Obituaries
Stase Masilionyte
Dec 4, 2014
MASILIONYTE, Stase Age 95 of Dayton passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by her sister, Vikta Miknis and brothers: Juozas Masilonis and Adolfas Masilonis. She is survived by her nieces: Aldona Valaitis, Vikie Vella and Dana Lawrence. Stase was a retired Registered Nurse and a lifelong parishioner of Holy Cross Church. Mass of Christian Burial...
Timothy P. Carnes
Nov 26, 2014
CARNES, Timothy P. Age 54 of Sidney passed away Wednesday November 26, 2014. Timothy is survived by his parents, Paul and Beth; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Shaun (Josh) Goodpastor of Dayton, Cassie Carnes of Dayton; two step-daughters, Cheryl Castel, Lisa Curry both of Ottowa, OH; a son, Levi Carnes of Colorado; a sister, Vicki Carnes of Indian lake; a...
Mary Noreen Cummings
Nov 24, 2014
CUMMINGS, Mary Noreen (Deters), 66, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born August 14, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late James Edward and Clara Jane Deters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Joan Taulbee, and her brothers in law Jef Franz and Aaron...
Mary B. Meyring
Nov 21, 2014
MEYRING, Mary B. (Mae) (Marietta, Beers) born January 24, 1913 and passed away Friday Novemeber 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold C. (Mike) Meyring June 6, 1978. Mary is survived by her children, Carol (John) Prikkel, Judy (Dennis) Pope, Mike (Brenda) Meyring; seven grandchildren, Susan Pope (Dave Siders), David Pope (Betsy Siferd), Sandra Prikkel, Debra...
Virginia Gibbs - Pratt
Nov 21, 2014
Gibbs-Pratt, Virginia (Butler) age 95 of Centerville passed away peacefully Friday, November 21, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was a volunteer at the American Cancer Society and Hospice of Dayton. She was also a graduate of Julienne HS 1936 and was instrumental in starting a school for mentally challenged children where she taught for several years. Virginia felt...
Orville K. Hein
Nov 19, 2014
HEIN, ORVILLE K. Age 78, of Centerville, OH, passed away peacefully on November 19th, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Rose Hein, his sister, Elaine Wulbeck and brothers-in-law, Rene Wulbeck and Robert Holley. Orv is survived by his wife of 55 years Carol; daughters Joan Howard, Julie Florence, Jennifer (Tom) Kendo; grandchildren Bradley Howard, Spencer...
Mary L. Alexander
Nov 15, 2014
ALEXANDER (nee VOLK), MARY L., age 86 passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leo Alexander and a brother, Jim Volk. Mary is survived by her beloved son, Tom (Barb) Alexander; grandchildren: Eric (Jen) Alexander and Brian (Liz) Alexander; great-grandsons, Matthew and Joshua Alexander; sisters: Judy Kappeler and Sally Pace; brothers: Paul...
Judith "Judy" L. Gunnoe
Nov 13, 2014
JUDITH LYNN GUNNOE age 65, of Centerville, Ohio passed away at her home on November 13, 2014, surrounded by her close family. She was born in West Alexandria, Ohio on December 30, 1948 to the late Dr. Augustus and Joanne (Dargin) Ross II. On December 30, 1972, she married Gerald Eugene Gunnoe I and they enjoyed 42 years of marriage...
Jeanette "Jan" E. Gaskill
Nov 11, 2014
GASKILL, JEANETTE E. “JAN,” age 82 of Washington Township passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Jan is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Harold Gaskill; children: Kurt (Cheryl) Gaskill, Kim Gaskill (Greg Stoltz), Keith Gaskill and Kerry Gaskill; grandson, Jake Gaskill; three great-grandchildren; and a brother: Stewart (Rosie) Shepherd. Jan was a great wife and a member of...
Anna M. Smith
Nov 6, 2014
SMITH, Anna M. of Dayton, passed away Thursday November 6, 2014. She was born May 17, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Cecil Smith; three children, Steve Smith (Kitty), Joyce Strehle (John), and Carol J Myers (Bo); 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, and a special nephew, Jimmy Seivers (Sammeye). She was retired from...
Douglas John Osterfeld
Nov 6, 2014
OSTERFELD, Douglas John Douglas John Osterfeld passed away at his home in Kettering on Friday, November 6, 2014 at the age of 62. Doug is preceded in death by his father, Henry and his niece, Molly Draugelis. Doug is lovingly remembered by his mother Millie of Kettering; brother Dave (Heather) of Charleston, SC, sister Laura (Sid) Juliani of Cincinnati; sister...
Rita H. Schaefer
Nov 5, 2014
Schaefer, Rita High, “Gommy”, age 77, of Kettering, after a long illness, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 5, 2014. Rita was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 30, 1937 to Fred and Amalia High. She was the granddaughter of Charles and Gertrude Sucher. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, John L....
David L. Flower
Oct 31, 2014
FLOWER, David L. age 66 of Dayton passed away Friday October 31, 2014. David was a member of the American legion, VFW, and past president of the Trotwood Optimist Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Cathie Flower; two daughters, Kimberly (Josh) Oakes of Vandalia, Karri (Randy) Melton of KY; a son, Scott (Maggie) Flower of...
James M. Ernst
Oct 29, 2014
Ernst, James M., age 63 of Bellbrook passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. He was born February 26, 1951 in Ft. Loramie, OH to Mary Ellen and the late Henry Ernst. James was preceded in death by his son, Anthony J. (Tony) in 1999. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Diane (Brandewie); two daughters, Julie (Jeff)...
James M. Longstreath
Oct 29, 2014
Longstreath, James M., age 77 of Dayton passed away Wednesday October 29, 2014. James was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Longstreath. He is survived by a daughter, Anna Longstreath of Dayton; a son, Rick L. of Dayton; four grandchildren, Frank, Edward, Shilla, Ronnie Longstreath and 4 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday November 3 from 11:00-1:00...
Suzanne "Sue" N. Dunn
Oct 28, 2014
Suzanne N. Dunn (Sue) of Kettering, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 28 , 2014 surrounded by loving family. Sue was born December 11, 1935 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Carl and Theo Newhouser. As a teenager, she moved to Indianapolis and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1953. She then attended Indiana University before moving to Florida to...
Genevieve "Jane" Danis
Oct 21, 2014
DANIS, GENEVIEVE “JANE” passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 21, 2014. A native of Dayton and a parishioner of Incarnation Church. Jane worked at the Centerville Library and her interest in gardening was always seen in her yard. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Danis. She is survived by 2 sisters: Ruth Gates and Eleanor Warf and many...
Avanell "Ava" M. Ellsberry
Oct 20, 2014
ELLSBERRY, AVANELL M. “AVA,” age 91, passed away peacefully after a long joyous life on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Macie Rapp; husband, Louis A. Ellsberry and son-in-law, Rodney Adams and 4 siblings. Ava is survived by 3 loving daughters: Avalena “Bunny” (Jim) Guy of Missouri, Marsha...
Alvin L. Steinbruegge
Oct 12, 2014
STEINBRUEGGE, Alvin L. age 85, of Kettering, passed away Sunday October 12, 2014. Mr. Steinbruegge, a veteran of the Korean War with the United States Army, was a long-time member of Ascension Catholic Church where he was an usher for over 30 years. He was also retired from the United States Postal Service where he worked in special deliveries. He...
Ryan Kelley Hasty
Oct 9, 2014
HASTY, RYAN KELLEY, age 29 passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John D. Bergen. Ryan is survived by his loving parents: Rodney W. and Kelly (nee BERGEN) Hasty; brother, Jarrod Hasty; sister, Meghan Hasty; nieces and nephews: Keegan, Jaedyn, Johnathon and Kira Hasty, Hailey and Sophia Polson; maternal grandmother, Patricia...


