Zella M. Guthrie, 98, passed away Tuesday, January 24th. Born in Kalida, Ohio, Zella was the eldest daughter in the large family of Walter and Frances (Geckle) Ball. She married Jack Guthrie in 1945 and raised three children. Zella was a homemaker until later in life when she began working in the parish office at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...
EARLEY, REGINA A., age 80 of Washington Township passed away Monday, January 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Catherine Glode and her husband of 57 years, Duane E. Earley. Regina is survived by her daughters: Kara Earley and Kate (Fred) Holley, son, D. Mark Earley, grandchildren: Matthew, Sarah, Rachel, Libby & Gabriel, great-grandchildren: Tyler...
ACKERMAN, Barbara (Kryter) 77, recently passed away at The Suites of Walnut Creek in Kettering OH. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald W. Ackerman. She is survived by a brother Robert and wife Judy of Loudon TN, brother-in-law James Ackerman, sister-in-law Donna Hunn and brother-in-law Howard Ackerman and wife Mary, as well as numerous nieces and nephews....
RUSSELL, Lelia L. formerly of Cincinnati, of Dayton, passed away Monday January 16, 2012. The daughter of William & Caroline Russell, Lelia was a longtime member of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Stephens Churches in Cincinnati. She was also a lifetime member of the Nu Chapter of the Omega Nu Tau Sorority. She was preceded in death by her...
HORSTMAN, PENELOPE "PENNY" 67, of Kettering passed on January 15, 2012 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Helen and Jerry Poeppelmeier. Penny was a graduate of the University of Dayton with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. She was a Catholic school teacher and administrator for over 30 years. Penny...
COLLINS, Walter J. age 80 of Centerville, passed away Saturday January 14, 2012. Walter is survived by his wife, Aubrey "Lynn"; daughters and their husbands, Dorothy and Kenneth Lundy of NM, Debra Collins of Dayton, Denise and Gary Rohrback of Dayton, Diane Fritz of Beavercreek, Donna and Mark Wicks of MI, Darlene and Scott Rector of MO; sons and daughters-in-law,...
ARLETT, Mary Ellen "Aunty" age 89 of Kettering, Passed away January 12, 2012. Mary Ellen is survived by two nephews, Ken and his wife Wilma Parlett, Keith Parlett; two nieces and their husbands, Gail and Ken Haacke, Carla and Bob Kothman; numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 AM Saturday January 21 at Holy Trinity Church preceded by...
WARNER, MARY ANN, age 74 of Centerville passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Ret. Robert Warner, parents: William and Katherine Furay, step-mother, Doris Furay and step-brother, Gene Demmy. Mary Ann is survived by her step-daughters: Peggy (Kemper) Wilkins and Mary Lou (Mike) Reynolds, grandchildren: Kate Reynolds, Kevin Wilkins, Patrick Wilkins,...
Peter (Pete) Spanel, 87, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 31, 1924. One of Dayton's most beloved entrepreneurs, Pete opened AAA Radio and TV Services in 1946, a business still carried on by his son. He was regarded fondly by his many loyal customers and friends...
Ryan, Virginia M., age 81, of Kettering, passed away Sunday January 8, 2012. Mrs. Ryan was a very active parishioner at St. Henry Church. Before her retirement, she worked as a market researcher in consumer products for Elliot Research. She also worked for the L.M. Berry Co. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Michael Ryan. Virginia is...
WILLIAMS, JILL Y., age 43, and COLE G., age 7 of Waynesville passed away suddenly Friday, December 30, 2011. Loving wife and son of Dennis Williams, devoted daughter and grandson of Margie Garland and the late Don Garland, beloved sister and nephew of Steve (Susan) Garland and the late Keith Garland and the late Marty Garland, aunt and cousin of...
SPRINGER, Dolores B. Age 93, Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on December 29, 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dolores (Loie) was born in Cranford, NJ on December 6, 1918. She is preceded in death by her husband, George H. Springer, Mother, Mary B. Holland and Father, Paul Holland. Loie is survived by her son, Jon Springer, daughter-in-law...
Judith L. Rhoades, age 70, of Troy, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Even through the disease, Judy remained a positive, upbeat person, quick to laugh, and reluctant to despair. Judy was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and friend, who cared for her mother (Catherine Wellbaum) and brother...
Lewis, Laverna A. "Arline", born November 24, 1919 in Greenville, Ohio, died at the age of 92 on December 24, 2011 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. Arline was preceded in death by husband Thomas Lewis, parents Glen and Janette Martin, sister Doris and her husband Joe Marzluft, son Daniel J. Lewis and granddaughter Angela King. She is survived by son...
MOCK, LAWRENCE C. "LARRY", age 59 of Spring Valley passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen (nee Spradling) Mock and two brothers: Michael Mock and Donald Mock. Larry is survived by his wife of 12 years, Elisabeth Mock, daughter, Mindie Stanifer, son, Christopher Mock, father, Raymond J. Mock, sister, Cindy Mock, brothers:...
KUNTZ, PAUL E., age 58, of Dayton passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was an extremely devoted son, brother, uncle, great uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his father, John U. Kuntz. Paul is survived by his loving mother, Nora Kuntz, his caring sister Katherine (Jeffrey) Bachey; nephews:...
VOELKL, Lucille B. age 98, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday November 30, 2011. Mrs. Voelkl was retired from Poeppelmeiers Decorating Center where she was a bookkeeper for 36 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Anna Lieser; her husband, Bernard J. Voelkl; three grandchildren, Randall Hall, Michele Neuhaus, Russell Voelkl; a son-in-law, John Belhorn; and 10...
WILLIAMS, Bernard C. (Bernie) age 80 of Kettering, OH passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard J. Williams and a special niece, Teresa Williams. Bernie is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Antoinette (Annie), a son, Michael A Williams, a daughter, Karen M. Williams and her friend, Marlene...
Matney, Christina "Tina", age 59 of Bellbrook passed away Sunday November 27, 2011. Christina was preceded in death by her parents Jacque and Ruth Schrinner. She is survived by her husband Dave; a daughter, Kelly Matney; special friends, Linda Thomas, Anita Krull; numerous nieces, nephews and her beloved dog, Snuggles. Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 3rd at...
DANIELSON, Richard E. age 84 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011. He was born January 21, 1927 in Clinton, Iowa. He attended Clinton High School and Clinton Community College, graduating with an Associate Degree. Richard served in the US Army Military Police from 1950-1952. He was employed at Allied Structural Steel Company in Clinton, Iowa for over 30...