Obituaries
David Bakan
Dec 6, 2024
David J. Bakan, age 67 of Celina passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. "Pops" will always be remembered as a loving partner, father, and grandfather. David is survived by his significant other, Vicki Young; a son and daughter-in-law, Matt (Tamara) Bakan; a daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline (Marc) Huelsman; a sister, Karen (Rick) VanZile; two brothers, Jim and Steve (Michelle) Bakan;...
Lawrence J. Miller
Dec 6, 2024
LAWRENCE J. “LARRY” MILLER, age 94, of Springboro and formerly of Centerville, passed away on December 6, 2024. He was born on March 18, 1930, the son of Roy and Anna Miller.
Larry was a graduate of Chaminade High School, Class of 1948 and later graduated from Miami Jacobs Business College in 1950. Larry proudly served his country in the United...
Gary D. Cummings
Dec 4, 2024
GARY D. CUMMINGS, age 77, of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly December 4, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 23, 1947, the son of Carl and Margaret E. (Kibler) Cummings.
Gary was a fan of all sports, especially baseball, softball, basketball and football. Gary was a lifelong, well-respected baseball and softball coach, starting with his children in EKRC to...
Ronald L. Kress
Nov 25, 2024
Ronald L. Kress, age 89, of Centerville, Ohio passed away on November 25th with his son by his side.
Ron was born on February 14th, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Clarence G. and Margaret C. (Kinzler) Kress.
Ron graduated from Chaminade High School in 1953, and from the University of Dayton in 1957 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Ron...
George Mikalauskas
Nov 21, 2024
MIKALAUSKAS, GEORGE A., 95yo, passed away suddenly at Hospice after a brief illness. He was born in Dayton, OH, to Lithuanian parents Alena Kisielis and Ignatius Mikalauskas on August 22, 1929, the 10th of 11 children. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Frances Mikalauskas, children MaryAgnes, George II (Marian & daughter Regina), and Elena (Joe Mantz), and...
William E. Caulfield
Nov 21, 2024
William E. Caulfield, age 97 of Centerville passed away Thursday November 21, 2024.
Mr. Caulfield was a retired Data Manager from WPAFB. He was a 1949 graduate of University of Pittsburg and a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. William was preceded in death by his parents, William and Virginia Caulfield and his wife, Barbara Ann.
Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am Monday,...
Mary M. (Tighe) Cronin
Nov 17, 2024
Mary Tighe Cronin, Beloved grandmother, mother, wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her Dayton home on November 17, 2024.
Born Mary Margaret Tighe in Cincinnati in 1951 to Peter and Delia Tighe of Co. Galway, Ireland, Mary’s Irish Catholic culture and faith were a guiding light to her and her 5 surviving siblings Sabina (Tom) Streng, John (Ellen) Tighe,...
Philip Edward "Phil" Doepker
Nov 14, 2024
PHILIP EDWARD “PHIL” DOEPKER, age 80, of Dayton, passed away on November 14, 2024. He was born in Lima, Ohio on October 8, 1944, the son of Edward and Clara (Laudick) Doepker.
Phil attended the University of Dayton, graduating with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in 1967 and with his Masters in 1968 from The Ohio State University, also in Mechanical...
Robert Alig
Nov 14, 2024
Robert Lee Alig, age 88, passed away on 14 November after a long battle with dementia. At his side throughout this illness-as she has been for 66 years of marriage-was his wife, Helen Mary Alig, née Shultz. The two met at a Julienne High School dance in 1955, got married in 1958, and raised seven children together: Mary Houston, Catherine...
Beverly Hollon
Nov 12, 2024
Beverly Hollon, age 79 of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully at Bethany Village after a brief illness. Services will be private.
Kathleen Peoples
Nov 10, 2024
Kathleen "Kathie" Peoples, a beloved member of the community, passed away on November 10, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital at the age of 74. Born on March 4, 1950, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, she devoted her life to caring for others, leaving an indelible mark on both her profession and her community.
Kathie had a notable career as an operating room nurse,...
Pamela Jane "Pam" Reuber
Nov 10, 2024
REUBER, Pamela “Pam” Jane, age 78, of Bellbrook, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Pam was born on February 24, 1946, in Princeton, IN, to the late John and Mary (Reed) Ivy.
She grew up in Frankfort, IN and Bellevue, OH, where she graduated from Bellevue High School in 1964. Pam met the love of...
Gregory Westbrock
Nov 10, 2024
Westbrock, Gregory Nelson, age 80 of Kettering passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna Mae Westbrock; his sister, Ann Speigel; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Ben Westbrock and Joe (Trudy) Westbrock. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carol; a daughter and son-in-law, Chris (Tom)...
Camilla F. (Grusenmeyer) Schiml
Nov 6, 2024
Camilla F. (Grusenmeyer) Schiml, age 87, happily joined her beloved husband of more than 51years, Terence V. Schiml Jr. in Heaven on November 6, 2024. She was born on September 10, 1937, the daughter of Michael and Bertha (Thies) Grusenmeyer.
Camilla was also preceded in death by her brothers, Rober and Carl Grusenmeyer; sister, June Mohr, along with a son-in-law, James...
Alvina Trzeciak
Nov 5, 2024
Trzeciak, Alvina (Sue) M., age 88 of Sardinia, OH passed away Tuesday Nov 5, 2024. Alvina is survived by her husband, Edwin; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth (Ronald) Whitley; two sons, William and Joseph (Iris) Trzeciak; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Preceded in death by her parents Clement and Hilda (Rife) Werling, brother Jude Werling, oldest son...
Lorie Cooney
Oct 30, 2024
Lorie Cooney, age 64, of Centerville passed away on October 30th, and was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Dorothy Cooney. Lorie worked in healthcare for 38 years. She formally worked for H.C. Knoll MD, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Dayton Childrens' Hospital and was retired from Miami Valley Hospital as a Registered Nurse. She graduated from Sinclair Community...
Barbara Szakal
Oct 26, 2024
Szakal, Barbara Louise (Randolph), age 82, formerly from the West Milton & Dayton area, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Loveland, OH. Barb graduated from Trotwood Madison in 1960 and worked at S&V Office Furniture and Supplies for over 35 years. She was an animal lover, especially dogs, and enjoyed many years riding and showing quarter horses. She is...
John Kolb
Oct 23, 2024
John C. Kolb, age 78 of Engelwood, OH passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. John retired from GM with 35 years of service and drove a school bus for Northmont and St. Mary's. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marie; two daughters, Jennifer and Jacqueline Kolb; two sons and a daughter-in-law; John Jr. (Anna) Kolb, Jason Kolb;...
Linda Williams
Oct 22, 2024
Linda Louise Williams, age 81 of Kettering, OH passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Her loss will be deeply felt by her family as all the days of her life, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother (Gigi), and godmother. Linda was born in Youngstown, OH on December 4, 1942 to the late Daniel and Marianne Eberhart....
Opal Yocum
Oct 22, 2024
Opal Yocum, age 96, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 East Lytle Five Points Rd., Centerville, Ohio.
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