Obituaries

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;...

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....

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.

Oct 18, 2024

Julie Marie Fecher Zink, aged 94, died on October 18, 2024 peacefully after a long decline. She lived her final years at St. Leonard's Retirement Community so she could attend daily mass. Born on May 26, 1930, in Dayton Ohio, she was the daughter of Con and Marie Fecher. She was the beloved wife of William (Bill) Zink, DDS and...

Oct 16, 2024

RUTH ELAINE KING, age 87, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran Village. She was born in Fort Recovery, Ohio, on February 15, 1937, the daughter of Carl and Ann (Nieberding) King. 

Ruth was a graduate of St. Henry High School and later University of Dayton, finally obtaining her Master’s in Education from Michigan State University....

Oct 14, 2024

Todd Michael Dickensheets, born in Dayton, Ohio on February 18, 1971. Our angel went straight to Heaven on October 14, 2024. Preceded in death by his loving, devoted parents, Tom and Mary. He is survived by his brother, Tim, his sisters and brother-in-laws, Laura/Paul Guess, and Louann/ Mike Lee. His nephews, Andrew/Jamie Guess and daughter, Lily, Zach/ Kayla Guess and...

Oct 14, 2024

BETTY JANE “HONEY” HOCKEY, age 93, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024 in Vancrest of New Carlisle. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 16, 1931, the daughter of Clyde and Beratha (Preston) Gates.

Betty retired from General Motors’ Inland Division after many years. For 93 years, she enjoyed living her life to the absolute fullest...

Oct 12, 2024

Alec Edward Sadauskas, Age 26, of Chicago IL passed away in Chicago on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Alec attended high school at Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, IL and finished his high school education at Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati, OH.

Alec worked at the Fox Lake Golf Course and Moretti's Pizza in Fox Lake. He delivered...

Oct 5, 2024

Larry D. Tanner, age 73 of Lakeview, OH passed away peacefully at Kettering Hospital on October 5, 2024. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Robert Tanner and Phyllis (Shepard) Tanner, graduated from Trotwood High School and was a proud veteran of the US Army. Larry retired from Coca-Cola after nearly 30 years in Dayton, OH and Morganton,...

Oct 5, 2024

Theresa Marie Eller, age 53 of Fairborn, OH passed away unexpectedly at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati after a brief illness. She was born in Dayton, OH to Odesia (Jenkins) Kelley and the late Robert Kelley, and worked at Sonshine Cleaning Services. Theresa enjoyed watching Star Trek movies but most of all she loved her family and spending time with them....

Sep 30, 2024

Thomas Niekamp, age 84 of Dayton, OH passed away after a peaceful and leisurely morning on September 30th. Tom was a devoted son, brother and uncle, and will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends for his kindness and deeply generous spirit. Proud to be a lifelong Dayton resident, Tom enjoyed watching a good UD, Reds, Buckeyes or...

Sep 28, 2024

George M. Dugan Age 65 passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness in Cincinnati on September 28, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 13th, 1959 to Donald and Cecilia. Dugan. He was a resident of the Dayton area attending Oakwood and Centerville City Schools graduating in 1978 from Centerville. He spent his career working at Carmel's Restaurant...

Sep 28, 2024

Dane A Gilbert, age 54, passed away on September 28, 2024.

Dane was born in Dayton, OH to the late Benjamin Gilbert and Kathryn Gilbert. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister Alice (Suzy) Zimmer. He is survived by his sister Lori (Marcus) Petitjean, sister Pamela (Christopher) Marx, brother Derek Gilbert, nephew Jacob (Stephanie)...

Sep 25, 2024

Samuel C. Bitonti, a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Born on July 15, 1936, in Dayton, Ohio, Sam's life was marked by his magnetic personality and his unwavering passion for music.

A proud graduate of Chaminade High School, class of 1955, Sam was known for his talent as a trumpet player,...

Sep 22, 2024

Sep 22, 2024

Michael W. Owens, age 56 of Monroe, OH passed away peacefully at Miami Valley Hospital on September 22, 2024. He was born in Versailles, KY to the late Juanita Estes Snapp and was proud to be a 10 year veteran of the US Army and US Army National Guard. Michael worked many years as Chief of K-9 search and rescue,...

Sep 21, 2024

Wade, Joseph Francis "Joe", age 89, of Kettering passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with his family by his side. Joe was born in Charleston, West Virginia. He attended Sacred Heart Elem. & Charleston Catholic High School. He later moved to Dayton to attend the University of Dayton. He earned a BS in Accounting, CPA & his MBA...

Sep 19, 2024

Sheila D. Boyer, age 72 of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Sheila is survived by her daughter and a son-in-law, Michelle (Greg) Heinz; two brothers, Charles and Jim Srode. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 3rd at 10 Wilmington Place at 11am. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to...

Sep 18, 2024

Michael Topp, 76, of Centerville, OH passed away at St. Leonard Retirement Community on September 18, 2024. He was born on August 11, 1948, in Dayton, OH to William & Mary Jane Topp. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his three sisters, Annette (Frank) Kikta, Susan (Donald) Barnes, and Monica (David) Pfarr; nieces &...

Sep 17, 2024

Floyd E. Newman, age 72 of Centerville OH passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2024. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Joseph and Bobbie (Young) Newman, graduated from Patterson Co-op and retired from Flowserve Corporation after 27 years as an iron pourer. Floyd enjoyed hunting, auto racing, and watching western tv shows. Along with his parents, he...