Obituaries

Robert Bartha

Robert Bartha

Jun 2, 2023

Robert J. Bartha, age 69, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Friday, June 2nd, 2023. Bob was born on October 29th, 1953. He graduated from Bellbrook High School's Class of 1971. Bob was employed in customer service with Bath & Body Works for over 15 years. Prior to that, he sold cars at numerous dealerships over the course of 20+...

Catherine A. Ebert

Catherine A. Ebert

Jun 1, 2023

Ebert, Catherine A. Age 87 died June 1, 2023 Catherine A. Ebert was born to Frank and Katherine (Miller) Ebert. She was proceeded in death by her four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She loved to travel, read and cats. Mass of Christian burial to be held at St....

Paul L. Galloway

Paul L. Galloway

Jun 1, 2023

Paul L. Galloway, age 71, passed away on Thursday June 1, 2023. He was surrounded by friends and family at Hospice of Dayton after a sudden, brief illness. Paul was born in Akron, Ohio and then became a lifelong Dayton resident after his 5th birthday. He graduated from Trotwood Madison HS class of 1970 and attended Miami University. Paul worked...

Charlene Robinson

Charlene Robinson

May 31, 2023

Charlene Ann Robinson (née Uschold), aged 83 of Springboro, Ohio died peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, May 31 at the Ohio Hospice of Dayton after a brief battle with cancer. Charlene was a longtime employee of Gem City Savings and the various banking institutions that acquired them, ultimately ending with PNC Bank. She started her career as a teller...

Paul H. George

Paul H. George

May 29, 2023

On May 29, 2023, Paul H. George of Dayton Ohio passed away surrounded by family. Paul was born June 11, 1940, in Indianapolis IN to Paul and Gertrude George where he was raised with his three siblings. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy where he served as an air traffic controlman on the USS Lexington. Following his service,...

Virginia C.  "Ginny" Hanby

Virginia C. "Ginny" Hanby

May 3, 2023

.HANBY, Virginia C. “Ginny”, age 91 of Kettering passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beda and Bertha (Kleinhenz) Kramer and her beloved husband, Alfred W. Hanby. Ginny is survived by her children, Constance (John) Antisdel, David (Regina) Hanby; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She worked as an RN at Miami...

Ruth M. Sorensen Stull

Ruth M. Sorensen Stull

May 2, 2023

Ruth Sorensen Stull Age 101 of Kettering passed away May 2nd comfortably at home with family by her side. Ruth graduated from Roosevelt High School class of ’39. She was a longtime parishioner of St Albert the Great Church. She was a bridal consultant of Millie’s Bridal in Kettering for 20+ years. She loved gardening and took great pride in...

Phil G. Palmer

Phil G. Palmer

Apr 30, 2023

Phil G. Palmer, born in Cincinnati August 23, 1944 passed peacefully on April 30, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents: John W. and Ruth L. (Sach) Palmer-McQuaide, brother: Fred and loving wife of 49 years, Nancy. He is survived by his daughters: Pauline (Anthony)Rocco and Julie Tabar; as well as grandchildren Lindsey, A.J., Grant and Grady; siblings...

Robert C. Fink

Robert C. Fink

Apr 30, 2023

Fink, Robert C., Age 79 of Dayton passed away Sunday April 30, 2023. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Susan. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Julia (Robert “Dale”) Freeman; a grandson and his wife, Ryan (Rose) Freeman and three great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday May 4, 11:00 am at the Westbrock Funeral Home,...

Steven John Wells

Steven John Wells

Apr 28, 2023

WELLS, Steven J., age 73 of Dayton passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. Steve was the most loving, caring, and genuine person. Steve was very proud of his two sons and loved every minute he got to spend with them and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Thelma. Steve is survived by his...

Rita L. Spitler

Rita L. Spitler

Apr 28, 2023

Rita L Spitler passed away peacefully after a wonderful life of 98 years on April 28, 2023, in Carmel, IN. She was born on February 7, 1925, to Carl and Rosana Wheelersburg and grew up in Ironton, Ohio, one of 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Her family survived the Great Depression and the Ohio River Flood of 1937, and she...

James E. Poelking

James E. Poelking

Apr 27, 2023

Poelking, James E., age 89 of Centerville passed away Thursday April 27, 2023. James followed in his Father's footprints dedicating his life to a sport he loved. Along with his brothers grew the family bowling business to what it is today. His love of the game propelled him into serving as President at the State and Local level along with...

Phyllis Marie Poffenberger

Phyllis Marie Poffenberger

Apr 26, 2023

POFFENBERGER, Phyllis Marie, age 79 of West Carrollton passed away on April 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Esther Goldshot and husband, Everett L. Poffenberger, Sr. Phyllis is survived by daughters, Belinda (Mike) Hannah, Debbie (Scott) Burchett, son, Everett (Linda Janisieski) Poffenberger, Jr., 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She retired after numerous administrative positions...

Robert E. Collins

Robert E. Collins

Apr 22, 2023

Robert E. Collins, M.D., 90, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. Bob was born November 8, 1932, in Port Clinton, Ohio, son of the late Eugene Collins, and his wife (Mary Blythe). He was pre-deceased by his sister, Mary Margaret, in his youth. He graduated from John Carroll University with a degree in Pre-Med, and continued his studies,...

Antonio C. Pujia

Antonio C. Pujia

Apr 20, 2023

PUJIA, Antonio of Kettering, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on April 20, 2023. Born on the 22nd of July 1943 in Filadelfia, Italy, Antonio always stayed true to his roots. He was passionate about his cooking, bringing over his Calabrian recipes learned from his mother. He sourced the best ingredients for every dish, making sure that he...

Michael W. Krumholtz Sr.

Michael W. Krumholtz Sr.

Apr 20, 2023

Michael William Krumholtz Sr., 69, born in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on April 20, 2023 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mike was born on December 3, 1953 to William and Barbara Krumholtz of Dayton. He is survived by his wife Janis and his three children, Matthew (Christopher), Katie (Jacob), and Michael Jr. (Jacqueline), and two grandchildren, Frankie and Asher. He is...

Susan Rae Freeman

Susan Rae Freeman

Apr 16, 2023

Susan Rae (Furry) Freeman was born on October 6th 1958 in the sleepy little town of Chambersburg Pennsylvania. She was one of 12 kids in a cheaper by the dozen family. Her dad Charlie was a decorated Navy Veteran who proudly fought in the Korean War, but was most happy when he was fishing. Her mother Lois is a Jane...

Brenna Ann Henkels

Brenna Ann Henkels

Apr 12, 2023

Brenna Ann Henkels, daughter of Eric (Rick) Abell and the late Beverly Abell passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on 12 April. She had undergone major surgery and unfortunately was unable to fully recover. She is survived by her two children, Karl and Sophie, her Father, her Sister, Erica Freshwater, her former husband Karl Henkels, who had remained...

Karen Chrystal

Karen Chrystal

Apr 11, 2023

MASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED Chrystal, Karen F. of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Karen was born the oldest of two children to Eloise and Alfred Christoffersen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 23, 1937. She attended Christ the King Grade School and graduated High School from Divine Savior in 1955...

Claire E. Walter

Claire E. Walter

Apr 11, 2023

Claire E. Walter (Boland) of Kettering, Ohio, Loving mother of David (Andrea Tuttle) Walter, Don (Dolly) Walter and Marcia (Scott) Tolliver; Beloved grandmother of Elyse (Kevin) Wallace and Claire (Eddie) Traynor; Proud great-grandmother of Graeme & Olivia Wallace and Aurora Traynor. Preceded in death by her parents Michael & Margaret Boland and brother Edward (Nell) Boland. Survived by her sister...

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