Joan Ann Kavalauskas
May 19, 2025
Kavalauskas, Joan Ann, age 92 of Riverside passed away Wednesday March 19, 2025.
Joan graduated from Kiser High School in 1951. Joan enjoyed playing cards, bowling, gardening and polka dancing. She was a fan of the Reds, Bengals, OSU and Notre Dame football. She was a member of the Knights of Lithuania and the Lithuanian Social Club.
Joan was preceded in death...
Michael L. Orrender Sr.
Mar 18, 2025
MICHAEL L. “MIKE” ORRENDER SR., age 73, of Trotwood, passed away on March 18, 2025. He was born in Dayton on October 15, 1951.
Mike spent his career as a hard worker in the manufacturing industry. In his younger years during his free time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle on the open road. In recent years, he looked forward to being...
Brian L. Riffee
Mar 17, 2025
BRIAN L. RIFFEE, age 61, of Dayton, passed away on March 17, 2025. He was born in Laurel, Maryland, on April 21, 1963, the son of Lyle and Bettie (Sigman) Riffee.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
The WESTBROCK FUNERAL HOME- KETTERING is serving his family.
Monica Marie Sheehan
Mar 17, 2025
MONICA MARIE SHEEHAN, age 55, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Kettering on April 15, 1969, the daughter of John Henry Sheehan and Mary Jane (Dalton) Gable-Beam.
Monica was a 1987 graduate of Bellbrook High School. She worked as a Title Clerk at Dave Arbogast in Troy. In her...
Skip Peterson
Mar 16, 2025
Orley Ray Peterson III (“Skip”) passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2025.
Born and raised in Bellbrook, OH. Skip is preceded in death by his parents Orley Ray Peterson Jr. & Helen Stafford Peterson. He is survived by his soul mate & wife of 35 years, Jennifer Hinders Peterson and his 4 children and 4 granddaughters:Meredith Turany (Brian), Erin...
Rachel Chadwick
Mar 15, 2025
Rachel Chadwick was born March 17, 1944, to Paul and Mary Steiner of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. She had three siblings, Peggy Rall, Paul and Joe Steiner.
A feminist at heart from a young age, Rachel played baseball with the neighborhood boys and had a job passing newspapers. Two of Rachel's lifelong passions were reading and making music. She loved playing...
Carolyn J. (Leo) Monnin
Mar 15, 2025
Monnin, Carolyn J (nee Leo), Age 91 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 23, 1933.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Bernard A. Monnin; parents Edwin and Agatha (Monnin) Leo; brothers David, Jerry, Tom, and Mike; sister, Sr. Jane Bernadette Leo...
Mary C. Franks
Mar 14, 2025
Mary C. Franks, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on November 5, 1924, in Dayton, Ohio, to her late parents Joseph and Leona Schwarzman.
Mary dedicated much of her professional life to Delco Products and Mad River Schools, where she was known not only for her meticulous work ethic...
Lila R. Fidler
Mar 13, 2025
Lila Ray Fidler, 88 of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away on March 13, 2025. Lila was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she was known for her strong faith in God, her unwavering belief in His healing power, her love of family, her ability to feed anyone that came by.
Lila was born on July 23, 1936 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to...
Dorothy Pringle Shipman McGraw
Mar 7, 2025
Dorothy was born July 7, 1932 in Republic Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Henry and Ann Drews. She is survived by her son Drew, wife Joni Pringle, step son Greg, wife Nancy Shipman, step son Brian, wife Marilyn Shipman, 4 grandchildren, Garrett, Michael, Matthew, Rachel and 4 great grandchildren, Noah, Landon, Violet, and William. Dorothy graduated 2 years early...
Judith L. Finke
Mar 6, 2025
Judith L. Finke (nee Kennerk) passed away March 6, 2025. Judy grew up in Fort Wayne, IN and was a proud Purdue grad and Hoosier. She moved to Dayton first as a buyer for Rike's Department Store and then in a sales support role for NCR, training teams on the newest equipment. In 1969, she married Pete and devoted the...
Virginia M. Platt
Mar 1, 2025
Virginia M. Platt, beloved by her family and friends, embarked on her new journey on March 1, 2025, surrounded by her husband, her four children, and her twin sister.
Virginia was born on February 3, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late William and Rita Platt. In 1956, the family moved to Wroe Avenue in Dayton, Ohio where she happily lived...
Suzanne Caulfield
Feb 28, 2025
Caulfield, Suzanne M. (Muhlenkamp) age 85, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at home Friday, February 28, 2025. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Florence; her brother, Allen; husband of 43 years, Edward and infant son, James. She is survived by daughters, Linda (Charles) Lewis, Sharon Caulfield, Marjorie (Robert) Cash, and Diane (Patrick) Lucente; grandchildren, Ryan Cash,...
Geraldine Lambert
Feb 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Geraldine Lambert,
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Geraldine Lambert, who left this world on February 27, 2025, just shy of her 88th birthday, after a short illness. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered for her quick wit, indomitable spirit, and deep love for...
Gerald Raymond Westbrock
Feb 26, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Raymond Westbrock, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at the age of 84 years. Born on May 19, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio, Jerry was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Gaier Westbrock.
Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Chaminade High School in Dayton, Ohio, before continuing his education at the...
Ima Jean Podiak
Feb 24, 2025
PODIAK, Ima Jean, Age 89, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and longtime Kettering resident passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born March 13, 1935 in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Samuel E. and Ruth E. Morrow. She was a 1953 graduate of DeVilbiss High School in Toledo, Ohio. In Toledo,...
Walter Bringman
Feb 23, 2025
Walter John Bringman, age 84, of Dayton, passed away peacefully February 23, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Marion (Fitzharris) Bringman, and his sisters, Sally Eifert (Mel) and Vicki Wallace (John).
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia (Aufderheide) Bringman, his devoted children, John Bringman...
Gene Schoonover
Feb 21, 2025
The family of Clarence Eugene Schoonover, best known as Gene, of Miamisburg Ohio, is saddened to announce his passing on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 73 years.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence "Crip" and Margaret Schoonover, brother Jerry Schoonover and sister JoAnne Hatcher. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lois...
Dennis Jaisle
Feb 20, 2025
Jaisle, Dennis J., age 82 of Centerville passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Dennis is survived by his loving wife Carol, a daughter and son-in-law, Susan (Mark) Langenkamp; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jeffery (Terri) Jaisle, Frederick Jaisle; grandchildren Megan Jaisle, Michael (Annie) Jaisle, Matthew Jaisle, Connor Jaisle, Nicholas Langenkamp, Stephen Langenkamp, Jonathan Langenkamp, Nathaniel (Ashlyn) Langenkamp, Anne Langenkamp, Christopher...
William A. “Bill” Toth
Feb 19, 2025
WILLIAM A. “BILL” TOTH, age 95, of Centerville, Ohio, and formerly of Flushing, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home on February 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Flint, Michigan, on March 17, 1929, the son of Joseph and Julia (Kovach) Toth.
Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict,...