Obituaries
Jeffrey P. Bennett
Jan 22, 2026
Jeff Paul Bennett, 67 years, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Paul and Patricia (Rambacher) Bennett. Jeff attended The Ohio State University and was a lifelong Buckeye fan. He was an avid sports fan all his life cheering on the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland...
Mary Helen Veda
Jan 16, 2026
The family is composing a personal obituary and will post it as soon as it is available. Westbrock Funeral Home-BIGGER RD is serving the family. Services are pending at this time and will be listed when they are available.
Ullainee Battigaglia
Jan 15, 2026
Battigaglia, Ullainee B., age 97 of Beavercreek passed away Thursday January 15, 2026. Ullainee was a Graduate of the University of Dayton and a Catholic University Nursing Instructor for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis. Ullainee is survived by a stepdaughter and son-in-law, April (John) Stanley, granddaughter, Caitlin Stanley, a sister, Joanne Somers, brother, Carl...
Charles Webster
Jan 14, 2026
Charles H. Webster “Charlie”, 87, passed away on January 14th, 2026. He was born in 1938 in Piqua, Ohio.
Charlie was a 1956 graduate of Fairmont High School in Kettering, Ohio and a 1984 graduate of the University of Dayton with a Masters degree in Public Administration.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and was honorably discharged in...
James S. Podiak
Jan 13, 2026
PODIAK, James Stanley, age 69, loving father, grandfather, brother, and longtime Kettering resident, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born June 17, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, Jim was the loving son of Robert J. and Ima Jean Podiak. He was a 1974 graduate of Fairmont East High School in Kettering and went on to attend Ohio...
Richard Reed McCormick
Jan 5, 2026
McCormick, Richard Reed, age 86, of Kettering, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 59 years, Diane Dargin McCormick.
Richard was born November 15, 1939 in Clifton Springs, New York. A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Richard concurrently and proudly served in...
Edwin Trzeciak
Jan 5, 2026
Trzeciak, Edwin A., age 90 of Sardinia, OH (previously of Dayton, OH, son of Mary (Bystrek) and Anthony Trzeciak passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. Edwin was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Alvina “Sue” (Werling) in 2024, son Martin, and grandson Joshua. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth (Ronald) Whitley; two sons and...
Mary Elizabeth Wagner
Jan 3, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Wagner, age 76, of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. She was born in Dayton on October 7, 1949, the daughter of Martin and Katherine (McDonough) Wagner.
Mary leaves behind her siblings, Harriett (Gary) Swindon, Ed Wagner, Ruth (Tim) Hogsten, Tom (Cheri) Wagner, and Paula Smith; nieces and nephews, Kathy, Pat (Jamie), Mike...
George J. Berner Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
GEORGE J. BERNER JR., age 89, of Xenia, passed away on January 3, 2026.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in his honor on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am at Church of the Immaculate Conception, 2300 South Smithville Road, Dayton. Burial will follow in the Saint Kateri Preserve at Calvary Cemetery.
The WESTBROCK FUNERAL HOME- DAYTON is serving his family.
Deborah Ann Placke
Jan 2, 2026
Deborah Ann Placke (McDermott) born September 22, 1949 passed away at Hospice of Dayton on January 2, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Margaret McDermott (Saunders), Brother David McDermott and Sister Cathy Denardo.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 55 years William (Bill) Placke, son Brian Placke, Daughters Laura Placke and Amanda Anderson (Evan). Grandchildren...
Betty L. (Rector) Campbell
Jan 1, 2026
Betty L. Rector Campbell, 79, of Dayton, Ohio, died on January 1st, 2026.
Betty was born in Dayton, Ohio, on May 13, 1946. She graduated from Belmont high school in 1964. Betty was strong-spirited and fun to be around. She laughed a lot and loved to socialize with friends and family. Two weeks ago, she made the brave decision to receive...
Keith W. Beverley
Dec 28, 2025
KEITH W. BEVERLEY, age 88, of Kettering, passed away peacefully in his home on the evening of December 28, 2025. He was born in Langholm, Scotland, on August 13, 1937.
He was the beloved husband of Mary (Ireland) Beverley, and was also a devoted father, grandfather, Pastor and friend to many.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026 at...
Rita Hughes
Dec 28, 2025
Rita A. Hughes (Mastbaum) a native of Dayton Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the Otterbein Nursing Home. She is a graduate of Julienne High School Class of 1961. Rita is preceded in death by husband Marvin Edward Hughes, mother and father Richard and Lucille Mastbaum. She is survived by son and daughter in law Douglas and...
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Meehan
Dec 25, 2025
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Meehan (1927—2025)
Elizabeth A. Meehan, 98, of Dayton, Ohio, died in the hospital after a brief illness on 25 Dec.2025.
Elizabeth was born in Columbus in 1927 to Wilbur and Clara Murphy, and grew up with a love for gardening after spending summers on her grandmother’s farm. As a young woman, Betty studied nursing at Mt. Carmel hospital where...
Robert F. Fletcher
Dec 23, 2025
Robert F. Fletcher, age 98 of Centerville passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Rose, and his son, Tom. Robert is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph (Christine), Brian (Lisa); seven grandchildren, Alex, Adam, Nathan, Evan, Madeline, Annie and Grace. Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am Friday, January 2, 2026 at St....
James F. Conley
Dec 18, 2025
James F Conley passed away December 18, 2025 at age 87. Jim began his journey toward his reward followed by his beleaguered guardian angel. No one was more surprised than Jim. He was born January 10, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents Margaret & Ed Conley and is survived by his wife Lydia & 4 sons, Michael...
George A. Noeth
Dec 15, 2025
Noeth, George A., age 97 of Dayton passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. George was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Melody (Tim) Kracus, Katrina Loubier, Rita Davis; a son, George M. and his wife, Julie; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. George enjoyed family gatherings, the outdoors, gardening, going to antique...
Susan Louise "Sue" Stute
Dec 13, 2025
Susan Louise Stewart Stute (April 7, 1959 – Dec. 13, 2025)
Prior to the birth of her twins, Noel and Nina, in 1996, Sue was an accomplished award-winning copy editor and page designer at the Springfield News-Sun and Dayton Daily News. Upon her union with Michael Stute (husband), Sue assisted with building and running two successful family businesses while raising the...
Elizabeth Anne Jolley
Dec 11, 2025
Liz Jolley, 62, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025. Born on July 25, 1963 in Potomac, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of William and Loretta Burke.
Liz grew up in Potomac, where she met and fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Douglas Jolley. They married on October 10, 1981, and shortly thereafter moved to...
Deanne Focke
Dec 10, 2025
Deanne Weigle Joseph Focke passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Delphos, Ohio, Deanne graduated from Delphos St. John’s High School and continued her education at the University of Dayton, where she met her husband, Jerry Joseph. She remained a lifelong passionate Flyer fan. Deanne taught in Catholic and Kettering schools for 30 years...
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