Obituaries

Claude Duncan

Claude Duncan

Jan 18, 2023

DUNCAN, Claude, age 101 of Kettering passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Delphia Mary (Duncan). He is survived by his loving wife of 79 years, Helen (Downey); children, Claudia (Jerry) Williams, Shelia Farrell; grandchildren, Jason (Serene) Williams, Eric Farrell; great granddaughters, Geneva and Annabelle Williams and great-grandson, Cohen Farrell;...

Donald F. Pohl

Donald F. Pohl

Jan 17, 2023

Donald F. Pohl, age 89, of Kettering passed away on January 17, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1933 to the late Frank and Teresa Pohl (Reger). He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years Marjorie F. (Butkus) and a brother Richard Pohl. He is survived by five children Susan Jordan (Mark), Christopher, James (Beth),...

Paul J. Taylor

Paul J. Taylor

Jan 15, 2023

Paul J. Taylor, 78, passed away at his home on January 15, 2023. Paul was born November 25, 1944. He was a retired lawyer. He was retired from the United States Air Force having served in Vietnam as well as stateside. He was a parishioner of the Church of the Holy Angels in Dayton, Ohio where for over 20 years...

Theodore "Ted" D. Lienesch

Theodore "Ted" D. Lienesch

Jan 9, 2023

Lienesch, Theodore D., 71, of Centerville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 9, 2023. He was born on April 20, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joann C. Lienesch (Murray). Ted was raised in Dayton and attended Incarnation School and Archbishop Alter High School with the class of 1969....

Harvey B. Johnson

Harvey B. Johnson

Jan 6, 2023

Johnson, Harvey Burl, 71 of Northridge Born December 9, 1951 Passed suddenly on Friday, January 6, 2023. Preceded in death by Wilma and Frederick Johnson (parents), Harry Johnson (brother), Wilma Bailey (sister), Michael, Jeffery and William (nephews). Survived by his wife of 42 years, Donna Johnson, his children: Vanessa Callahan, Jacob Johnson (Mindy), Sarah Houseman (Brett), Harry Johnson. His brother...

Donald Gene Montgomery

Donald Gene Montgomery

Jan 5, 2023

Donald Gene Montgomery was born October 30, 1945, in Dallas, Texas to Loyd Granville Montgomery and Johnnie Marie (Sugar) Page Montgomery. He died January 5, 2023, at the age of 77. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Donald Howard Montgomery. He is survived by his wife of more than 56 years, Sue Montgomery; daughter-in-law, Lyn...

Russ Willoughby

Russ Willoughby

Jan 3, 2023

Willoughby, Russ (Russell H.), 96 of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on January 3, 2023. In 2012, Russ wrote his obituary to read as follows: “’I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God; born of the Father...

Dorothy "Dottie" Watson

Dorothy "Dottie" Watson

Jan 2, 2023

Dorothy (Dottie) Lee Watson, 78, of Dayton passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023. She is survived by her loving son, Christopher Helm (Carol) of Centerville, Ohio as well as her sister Victoria Scott (Christopher) and brother William Watson. She had 4 grandchildren, Michael Orry Helm (Sarah), Abigail Helm, Alexander Helm and Austin Helm. She also had 2 great...

Marilyn K. Crosby

Marilyn K. Crosby

Jan 1, 2023

Marilyn (Kress) Crosby, Sept 23, 1930 - Jan 1st, 2023. Loving wife and mother passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Bernerd (Bing), her mother and father, and four sisters. Survived by her children Stephen (Rita), Mark (Cindy), Kathryn Panstingel (Mark), and Michael (Natalie), and granddaughters Jessica (Jonathan), Melissa...

Daniel P. Caulfield

Daniel P. Caulfield

Dec 29, 2022

Caulfield, Daniel P., age 83, passed away peacefully at Walnut Creek Suites on December 29, 2022 after a four year long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joanne, who he always called “the love of my life”; sons, Jeff and Chuck; daughters Michele and Vicki; sisters Catherine, Dolores and Trudy. He loved his...

Joan Claire Schuermann

Joan Claire Schuermann

Dec 28, 2022

SCHUERMANN, Joan Claire, born on December 3, 1932 and peacefully passed away on December 28, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Hazel (Schanzel) Moore; beloved husband, Richard W. “Dick” Schuermann and son, John L. Schuermann (2020). Joan is survived by son, Rusty (Lauren) Schuermann and children, Emilee (Mike) Cline and Hadley Schuermann; daughter, Jenny (Bart)...

Francis P. "Frank" Ambrose Sr.

Francis P. "Frank" Ambrose Sr.

Dec 27, 2022

Frank Phillip Ambrose Sr. age 83 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully December 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Karolyn, son Christopher, parents Frank and Anna and sisters MaryAnn, Elinor, RoseAnn and Rita. He is survived by his two children Frank Jr. and Jessica Ambrose and Tony and Khristine Bell and his 8 grandchildren Emily, Lauren,...

Thomas Gainor

Thomas Gainor

Dec 8, 2022

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion Post #598 in Kettering or any veterans group.

Thomas Edward Budde

Thomas Edward Budde

Dec 6, 2022

BUDDE, Thomas 84, of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2022. He was born January 12, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to Harold and Mary (Keller) Budde. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Budde and son, Harold Budde. Tom is survived by his daughters, Angela Haller and Lisa (Ty) Walk and his step-daughter...

Rita A. Dakin

Rita A. Dakin

Dec 1, 2022

Dakin, Rita A Age 84 of Dayton Ohio, passed away peacefully from Covid on December 1, 2022 at home. She was born March 29, 1938 to Charles and Angela Yahle of Dayton. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald (Jerry) D Dakin and infant twin sons. She was also preceded in death by brothers in law Norm Kleinhans...

Diana M. Colvell

Diana M. Colvell

Nov 29, 2022

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Patrick R. Santucci

Patrick R. Santucci

Nov 28, 2022

Obituary to follow.....

Mary Anne Gougarty

Mary Anne Gougarty

Nov 27, 2022

Gougarty, Mary Anne Age 100 of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on Nov. 27, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 24, 1922, to Frank & Florence Holtmeier of Dayton. Her surviving family consists of her 4 children, Tina Vernier (husband Roger), Ginny Stacy (husband Dave), Tom Gougarty (wife Nancy) and Terri Cengic (husband Dave), as well as...

Joseph W. Lehman Jr.

Joseph W. Lehman Jr.

Nov 22, 2022

Lehman, Joseph W., Jr. (Joe), age 77, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday November 22, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton. Joe was born June 24, 1945 in Tampa, Florida, the son of Joseph William Lehman & Anna Marie Weis Lehman. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Helen Steele Lehman, son Joseph W. IV and wife, Amanda (Ami) of...

Rebecca "Becky" Humphrey

Rebecca "Becky" Humphrey

Nov 22, 2022

MEMORIAL SERVICE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. WILL POST NEW DATE OF SERVICE WHEN AVAILABLE HUMPHREY (Leigh), Rebecca, age 60, of Dayton, surrounded by love, transitioned from her earthly body to her heavenly form on November 22, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital. Rebecca (Becky) was born on November 17, 1962, to parents Joseph M. Leigh and Ann (Wolff) Leigh of Dayton....

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