James "Jim" Thein

James "Jim" Thein

Jan 14, 2025

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Thein, 61 of Vandalia, Ohio. He passed away on January 14, 2025. Jim was born January 14, 1964, the son of the late Jack and Judy (Tobe) Thein. "Side bet Thein" would have found it serendipitous to leave for heaven on his birthday, the 14th, his lucky number.

Jim...

Diane Brennan

Diane Brennan

Jan 14, 2025

Diane C. Brennan, age 87 of Dayton, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born in London, OH on February 22, 1937 to the late Roy and Electa Cary. Preceding her in death was her husband of 64 years, James M. Brennan. Diane is survived by her daughter Lisa Brennan and sister-in-law Mary Jane Brennan.

Diane was...

Leonard Waymire

Leonard Waymire

Jan 13, 2025

Leonard F. Waymire, age 74 of Centerville, OH passed away on January 13, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Wilbur and Savella (Swathwood) Waymire, and graduated from Stivers High School. Leonard enjoyed helping others, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Jack. Along with his parents, he was preceded...

Shirley Lair

Shirley Lair

Jan 13, 2025

Shirley A. Lair, age 94 of Centerville passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Shirley modeled children's clothes for Rikes Department Store when she was 5 years old and she was a School Teacher for St. Albert's before she was married. After raising her 5 children she was hired by Dayton Public Schools to teach the grade school children both public...

Major (Ret.) Douglas H. Hulings

Major (Ret.) Douglas H. Hulings

Jan 8, 2025

Major (Ret.) Douglas H. “Doug” Hulings, age 68, of Centerville, passed away on January 8, 2025. He was born in Warren, Pennsylvania, on January 19, 1956, the son of Harven and Maxine (Anderson) Hulings. 

Doug proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring from active duty in 2002, and later retiring from service in the Civil Engineering Division...

Ronald L. "Ron" Ellis

Ronald L. "Ron" Ellis

Jan 6, 2025

RONALD L. “RON” ELLIS, age 89, of Centerville, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 2, 1935, the son of Varoe Ellis and Irmadel (Pratt) Landis.

Ron graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and later received his MBA from Xavier University. He spent his career working...

Mary Lou O'Connor

Mary Lou O'Connor

Jan 6, 2025

Mary Lou (Koshar) O'Connor passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025 at the age of 90. Mary Lou was born on June 24, 1934 in Watervliet, Michigan to Veronica (Krampac) and Anton Koshar. She graduated from Watervliet High School and was proud to be a banker throughout her professional life. She was active in St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Lyndonville, New...

David T. Nartker

David T. Nartker

Jan 3, 2025

Nartker, David T., age 69 of Dayton, unexpectedly passed away January 3, 2025. Dave is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Margaret (Bickert) Nartker, and brothers, Joe & John. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Timothy (Kaitlynn) Nartker; 5 grandchildren, Marissa (16), Ethan (15), Zander (10), Evelyn (10) & Emma (5), four sisters, Margaret (Peggy) Spang,...

Joan Beaty

Joan Beaty

Jan 2, 2025

Joan Alice Beaty, an extraordinary woman born November 6, 1947 passed away at age 77 on January 2, 2025. To know her was to love her. She never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand to help. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Shelley Beaty. She was a devoted, selfless...

Frances Marie Zink

Frances Marie Zink

Jan 2, 2025

Frances Marie Zink, age 62, died peacefully on January 2, 2025, with her sisters present. Fran lived life with joy as she lightened the hearts of everyone she met with her smile, upbeat charm and delightful personality. Born on May 13, 1962 (Mother’s Day), in Dayton Ohio, to Julie Fecher Zink and William (Bill) Zink, DDS (both deceased), she was...

Joshua James Ahrns

Joshua James Ahrns

Jan 1, 2025

Joshua James Ahrns passed away in the early afternoon of Wednesday, January 1, 2025, surrounded by his family, beloved fiancée, and dear friend. He was 37 years old.

Josh was born and raised in Centerville, Ohio. His early years were spent playing basketball, meeting friends in the cul-de-sac, exploring local parks, and developing a love of sneakers. He cultivated his lifelong...

Lynne Stuhlman

Lynne Stuhlman

Dec 30, 2024

Stuhlman, Lynne F. age 64 of Dayton, OH passed away Sunday December 29, 2024. Lynne is survived by her brother, John Boehmer; daughter, Amy Cole; grandchildren Catlin, Aaron and Adam Cole. Lynne is proceeded in death by parents Joseph and Joy Boehmer. Lynne spent her free time at Grand Lake with her family and friends, enjoying boat rides during the...

James "Jim" Deime

James "Jim" Deime

Dec 29, 2024

James (Jim) Edward Deime, 83, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Jim was born on September 2, 1941, in Dayton, OH, the second son of John and Margaret Deime. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John Jr., and his sister-in-law Judy Deime and best friend Paul Lammert.

Jim is survived by...

Linda Bone

Linda Bone

Dec 27, 2024

Linda D. Bone, 87, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. Her greatest love was her family. She especially enjoyed talking with or spending time with her grandsons and sharing stories of the years she spent growing up in the New York City borough of Queens. Linda was an avid reader, Precious Moments collector, and fan of the Indiana Hoosiers.

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Judith Trick

Judith Trick

Dec 19, 2024

Judith Lee Grieshop Trick (Judi), daughter of Frank Charles Grieshop and Teresa Phelan, entered this world on February 16, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio. She was the 3rd of eight children.

Judi was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Louis Trick, her parents, her daughter-in-law Kimberly Trick, her sister Mary Lucente, her brothers Joe Grieshop and John Grieshop.

She is...

Julie P. Gilvary

Julie P. Gilvary

Dec 15, 2024

Julie Pflaum Gilvary, 94, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center after a short illness. She was born on March 24, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio, to George and Julia Pflaum. Julie attended Corpus Christi grade school and was a graduate of Julienne High School. She graduated from the University of Dayton in 1952....

David Paul Depp

David Paul Depp

Dec 15, 2024

DAVID PAUL “DAVE” DEPP, age 81, of Centerville, passed away on December 15, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 1943, the son of George and Rosemary (Diel) Depp.

Dave proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve and was a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania. Following his graduation, Dave held management roles...

Brian Michael Johnson

Brian Michael Johnson

Dec 14, 2024

Brian Michael Johnson was born on October 31, 1980 to Darrell and Debbie Johnson in Dayton, OH. He passed away in Dayton on December 14, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his mother. Brian is survived by his father, his daughter - Juliana Johnson, and his sister - Jennifer Johnson. Brian also had many friends and family that cared about...

Donald Waker

Donald Waker

Dec 13, 2024

Donald F. Waker, 90, of Riverside, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024. Born on August 18, 1934, to Aloysius and Mary Waker. Don was a devoted family man, and a treasured member of his community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aloysius and Mary, and his siblings Ray, Clem, and Mary Lou. He is survived by his...

Evone Bone

Evone Bone

Dec 7, 2024

Evone E. Bone, age 78 of Kettering passed away Saturday December 7, 2024. Evone is survived by her daughter, Jovan Bone; two sons, Mike Little and Brian Bone; a sister, Debbie Hollis; two brothers, Gene and Craig Little. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00pm on Monday December 16, 2024 at the Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Rd., Kettering...