Obituaries
Michael P. Osgood
Jun 3, 2014
OSGOOD, MICHAEL P. “MIKE”, age 54 passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Rebecca Osgood; sons: Michael and Andrew Osgood; parents: Douglas and Ann Osgood; sisters: Patrice (Jay) Schwermer and Therese (Tom) Glas and a brother, Paul (Becki) Osgood; mother and father-in-law: Lee and Shirley Watson and numerous nieces, nephews and...
Doloris I. Bush
Jun 3, 2014
Bush, Doloris I., age 91, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday June 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John W. Bush, her sister and three brothers. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy & Danny Oney; two grandsons, Dana (Kathryn) Oney and Chad (Kimberly) Oney; five great-grandchildren, Hannah, Kierstin, Grayden, Reid, and...
Marie L. Ruef
Jun 1, 2014
Ruef, Marie L., age 96 of Miami Township was born March 27, 1918, passed away Sunday, June 1st, 2014. Maria was an avid reader and loved to play cards. She was also adept at crocheting, making countless afghans for her family. She was a resident of the Sanctuary Assisted living facility where she moved after her husband died in 2010....
Wilfird J. Schmitz
May 30, 2014
SCHMITZ, Wilfird J. age 61 of Centerville passed away Friday, May 30, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfird J. and Rose Schmitz. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Maria Schmitz; daughters: Marcia Schmitz and Sylvia (Joshua) Laravie; grandson, Carter Laravie and sisters: Suzanne (Paul) Hoffman and Barbette (Daniel) Whalen. He is also...
Eugene J. Casella
May 27, 2014
CASELLA, EUGENE J., “GENE” age 73 passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Regina Stephens; sisters: Mary Latos and Grace Hinkle Tufts and brothers: Joe Casella and Sam Casella. Gene is survived by his wife of 47 years, Annette Casella; daughters: Carla (John) Hodulik and Maria (Vince) Russell; son-in-law, John Stephens; grandchildren: Jed,...
Eileen M. Korns
May 24, 2014
Korns, Eileen M., age 95 of Dayton passed away Saturday May 24, 2014. Eileen was the organist at Otterbein United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Working as a floral designer her entire life, she started her career at Bowers Greenhouse, her parents’ business; then Horlacher Flowers and finally Oberer’s. Eileen also spent many years volunteering at Miami Valley Hospital....
Marian H. Aneshansley
May 22, 2014
Marian H. Aneshansley, passed peacefully on May 22, 2014 at the age of 94. Marian was born October 7, 1919, to Dr. Nicholas E. Raterman and Henrietta (Quigley). She grew up in Fort Loramie, Ohio as an only child but with many cousins, aunts and uncles. She had fond stories of her father’s work as a veterinarian. She attended Miami...
Robert "Bob" K. Jones
May 18, 2014
JONES, Robert Kane "Bob" age 72 of Beavercreek Township passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Marianne; three sons and family, Kevin of Kettering, Tim (Toni), Hannah, Holly, Eli, Isaac of Kentucky, Mike (Jackie), Sydney, Rodney, Marty of Oakwood; three daughters and family, Colleen (Jamie), Bobby, Shannon, Kacey Greer of Oakwood, Maureen...
Diane S. Harris
May 18, 2014
HARRIS, DIANE S., age 67 of Dayton passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents: Straud and Alida Smiley; husband, Jack Harris; son, Bryon Harris and brother, Richard L. Smiley. Diane is survived by her daughter, Alida Marie (Michael) Forshaw; son, Brian Keith Harris; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Bennett; grandchildren: Justin and Jacqualynne Forshaw and Haylie...
Ella L. Sullivan
May 17, 2014
SULLIVAN, Ella L. Age 69 of Centerville, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014. She was born April 6, 1945 to the late Blanche and Millard Montgomery in Salyersville, KY. She is survived by her three daughters, Karen (Tom) Harner, Kristina Klepacz and Kelli (William) Dagner. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Kyle, Casey, Thomas, Grace, Margaret, Jack, Shannon and...
John P. Barnes
May 15, 2014
BARNES, JOHN PAUL, age 58 passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 7:23 in the morning, John began his new life in Heaven. He fought the brave fight for over 2 years, never complaining, never losing hope, and never losing his faith or trust in God. John’s main purpose in life was to reach out to others in kindness, support,...
Marjorie S. Gentile
May 10, 2014
GENTILE, Marjorie Sue (Roudebush) age 64, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 10, 2014. A devoted mother and wife, she was energetic, strong, and giving of her time and heart. Marge was born on October 16, 1949 to George and Mary (Adae) Roudebush. She grew up in Mount Orab, Ohio and attended Ohio University...
Joseph H. Dirck
May 9, 2014
DIRCK, Joe Long-time Ohio newspaper writer and columnist Joe Dirck, 65, died May 9 of an apparent heart attack at his house in Columbus. He wrote for four Ohio newspapers, the Springfield Sun, The Journal Herald of Dayton, the Columbus Citizen-Journal, and The Plain Dealer of Cleveland, he also was an on-air reporter for WCMH-TV in Columbus. Dirck and his...
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Rocco
Apr 28, 2014
ROCCO, Anthony Joseph "Tony" born July 17, 1935 passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents: Anthony Rocco and Mary Shannon and a brother, Gus Rocco. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Gerry Anne Rocco; children: Molly (Cliff) Bishop and Anthony III (Pauline) Rocco; four grandchildren: Abby Bishop, Caroline Bishop,...
Byron E. Holzfaster
Apr 27, 2014
HOLZFASTER, Byron E. passed away peacefully at his home in Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday April 27, 2014, at the age of 98. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 24, 1915, to Alta and Aldon Holzfaster; and he was a life long resident of Dayton. Byron graduated from Roosevelt High School, Ohio University; and he received his Law Degree...
R. Peter Finke
Apr 21, 2014
FINKE, R. Peter Francis age 76 of Oakwood passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. Peter was preceded in death by his parents, Harry F. Finke, Sr., Hildegarde (Elsbernd) Finke; sisters, Dorothy L. Westbrock, Janet I. Russell; and brother, Robert J. Finke, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Judith L.; daughters, Rachel (Michael) Chambers of Cincinnati, Sarah E. Finke of...
Mary Frances Tupper
Apr 18, 2014
TUPPER, Mary Frances (nee Bosco) age 60, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Friday, 18 April 2014. Mary was born in Ithaca, New York, on 25 June 1953, to the late George and Malfisa Bosco. She was a well-respected chef and restaurant owner, and devoted her life to demonstrating kindness and love through delicious food and enormous selflessness. Mary was...
Rosemary T. Horvath
Apr 17, 2014
HORVATH, Rosemary age 92, of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord on April 17, 2014. She was born June 30, 1921 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Christopher and Rose Mary (Crom) Kale. Also preceded in death were her 8 brothers and sisters, Lithia Kale, Baby Kale, Helen Spangenburg, Raymond Kale, Rose Regina Kale, Donald Kale, Joanne...
Elizabeth "Betty" Zimmer
Apr 14, 2014
ZIMMER, Elizabeth "Betty" age 93, of Kettering, died Monday, April 14, 2014. She was born on February 27, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio to Mae A. and Edwin J. Leen. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paul R. Zimmer. She is survived by her three sons: Paul E. (Maggie) of Kettering, Mark E. of Panama City Beach, Florida...
Mary Jo Kendo
Apr 9, 2014
Kendo (Hillenbrand), Mary Joan (Jo) Age 80, a resident of Dayton, OH, peacefully passed away on April 9, 2014. She was born in Wheeling, WV on August 15, 1933 to Louis A. and Marguerite (Kerrigan) Hillenbrand. She was educated in the Catholic Schools graduating in 1951 from St. Joseph’s Academy. In 1954 she was accepted into the Wheeling Jesuit College...
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