Obituaries

Mary E. Rabanus

Mary E. Rabanus

Dec 25, 2020

Rabanus (nee Schluttenhofer), Mary Elizabeth Mary was born on March 7, 1934 the first child and only daughter to Francis and Mary Schluttenhofer. Her husband and best friend of 47 years, Gordon G. Rabanus, preceded her in death. She is survived by her 4 children, Amy Ulman, Teresa (Jeff) Eagle, Jeffrey (Susan) Rabanus, and Patricia (Mike) Griest as well as...

Stephen Martin Varmuza Jr.

Stephen Martin Varmuza Jr.

Dec 25, 2020

Stephen Martin Varmuza Jr. Loving Husband, Father and Friend Passed into eternal life on December 25, 2020 at the age of 85, surrounded by his wife and family. Born on November 25, 1935 in Plainfield NJ and born to Anna Zednick Varmuza and Stephen Martin Varmuza Sr. Preceded in death by his mother and father and his sister Barbara A....

Alma M. Overman

Alma M. Overman

Dec 25, 2020

OVERMAN, Alma Mary, 97, of Dayton, passed away Friday December 25, 2020. Alma was born in Fort Loramie, Ohio on September 17, 1923 to John & Rosa (Hoying) Luthman. She graduated from St. John High School in Maria Stein, where she was the Valedictorian of her class. She was an active member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, where she celebrated...

Ethel "Mae" Vitale

Ethel "Mae" Vitale

Dec 24, 2020

VITALE, Ethel “Mae”, age 95 of Dayton, OH passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. She was born on November 26, 1925 in Loveland, OH to the late, Willie and Elsie (Steward) Waite. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Stephen Vitale (2017), daughter, Carol Whitt and brothers, Bobby and Edward Waite. She is survived by children, Mary (Gene)...

Mary R. Hart

Mary R. Hart

Dec 21, 2020

Mary R. Hart, née Rudzienski, age 97, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully in her home at 10 Wilmington Place in the early hours of Monday, December 21, 2020. Mary was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 4, 1923, the youngest of five children of Kazimierz and Anna Rudzienski, née Czaplainski, who emigrated from Poland. Mary was preceded in death...

Carl "Larry" Huff

Carl "Larry" Huff

Dec 21, 2020

HUFF, Carl “Larry”, age 74 of Centerville passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 21, 1946 to the late Carl and Lounette (Hammonds) Huff. Also preceding him in death is a sister, Peggy Askins. Larry is survived by his sons, Mike Huff, Russell (Renae) Huff; grandchildren, Joshua and Jacob Huff,...

Ralph J. Lehmann

Ralph J. Lehmann

Dec 21, 2020

LEHMANN, Ralph J., age 80 of Wilmington passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 21, 1940 to the late, Joseph and Rosalind (Wilkie) Lehmann. Also preceding him in death is daughter, Jill (2007); siblings, Rosalind Goubeaux, Agnes Elder, George Lehmann and Ruth Lehmann. Ralph is survived by his loving wife,...

Diane Elaine Fowler

Diane Elaine Fowler

Dec 19, 2020

Fowler, Diane Elaine (nee Klipfel), passed away Saturday December 19, 2020. She was born in Cincinnati, OH. April 3, 1957 to Ralph C. Klipfel & Lois Klipfel (nee Weber). She was a graduate of Oak Hills High School and Mt. St. Joseph College. On May 17, 1976, she married the love of her life, John E. Fowler. She was preceded...

Kathryn Lynn "Kathy" Rice

Kathryn Lynn "Kathy" Rice

Dec 18, 2020

Kathryn Lynn Deppen Rice, age 70 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was born on April 12, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to Jean Deppen Wills and the late Joseph Deppen. She is survived by her mother Jean Deppen Wills and stepfather T.K. Wills, her sons Brent Rice and wife Kricket, Todd Rice and wife Abby,...

Shirley L. Pancake

Shirley L. Pancake

Dec 16, 2020

Pancake, Shirley L., age 81, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday December 16, 2020. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Pancake, and her brother-in-law, James Benedict. She is survived by her three loving daughters and sons-in-law, Christine & Ron Sweeney, Jennifer & Dane Marsee, Rebecca & Todd Kreill; five grandchildren, Rachel, Andrew, Ryan, Daniel, Alayna; one great-grandchild, Violet;...

Virginia (Dawicke) Kolakowski

Virginia (Dawicke) Kolakowski

Dec 14, 2020

Kolakowski, Virginia Dawicke, passed away December 14, 2020 at Brookdale Oakwood after a brief illness. She was born April 8, 1929 to Polish immigrants. Virginia retired from Rikes downtown after 20 years of service. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Church. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Rosalia Dawicke; her husband Steve of 62...

Doug A. Bellert

Doug A. Bellert

Dec 14, 2020

Bellert, Doug A., age 54 of Dayton passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Doug proceeds in death by his mother and father Mary and Alvin Bellert. Doug is survived by his loving wife, Brenda; two daughters Crystal Bellert, Kate (Anthony) Duckro; a son, Michael Bellert; four brothers, Darrin (Rhonda), Duane (Dawn), Dale (Wendy), Darrell (Marcy); a sister, Ann (Dennis) Pulaski;...

Richard "Dick" Seubert

Richard "Dick" Seubert

Dec 10, 2020

SEUBERT, Richard “Dick”, age 74 of Oakwood passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dayton to the late, Jerry and Dorothy (Beatty) Seubert. Also preceding him in death is his brother, Bob. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Catherine (Zwiesler) Seubert; sons, Mike (Karie), Dave (Deanna); grandchildren,...

Virginia M. Holtvoigt

Virginia M. Holtvoigt

Dec 9, 2020

Holtvoigt, Virginia M., age 91, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday December 9, 2020. Mrs. Holtvoigt enjoyed her working career as a clerk at Allen’s Drug Store as well as Rikes and Hills Department Stores. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Robert Holtvoigt , her son, Michael Holtvoigt, and two sisters, Evelyn and Ruth. She is survived by three...

James H.  "Jim" Walters

James H. "Jim" Walters

Dec 8, 2020

James (Jim) Hubert Walters Born July 2, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was son of James Castle and Marcella (Gale) Walters. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Dana, a still born son, and a Great Granddaughter Regina. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dottie (Roos) and Children Shawn (Sherrie) Walters of Indianapolis, Josh (Lola)...

Helen Louise Walls

Helen Louise Walls

Dec 6, 2020

Walls (Brinkman), Helen Louise, age 80, passed away at home on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Kettering, OH after a long battle with cancer. Born February 3, 1940 in Dayton, OH, she was the third of seven children of Victor Brinkman and Edna Schneider Brinkman. She was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School. After graduation, she worked at NCR...

Terri L. Long

Terri L. Long

Dec 6, 2020

LONG, Terri, 63 of Dayton passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her mother, Marie and her loving husband of 40 years, Steven (2017). She is survived by her daughters, Nichol (Keith) Stasienko and Jennifer Long, two grandchildren, Reilly and Brady Stasienko, and her sister Judie (Don) Johnson and...

Deacon Ralph M. Gutman

Deacon Ralph M. Gutman

Dec 5, 2020

GUTMAN, Deacon Ralph Michael, entered into eternal life Saturday, December 5, 2020 at MVH. Ralph was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 30, 1944 to Ralph H. and Mary Alice (Wehner) Gutman. He was proceeded in death by his parents; his wife of 26 years, Mary Jayne (Cate); his sister Carolyn Leis; brother John Gutman and sister-in-law Carol Gutman. He...

Diane Fuller

Diane Fuller

Dec 5, 2020

Fuller, Diane M. (Schmitt), born March 16, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Vera Schmitt. She is survived by several cousins. Graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1947 and graduated from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She passed her love of music teaching many children piano, organ and voice lessons from her...

Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald

Dec 3, 2020

McDonald, Michael J., age 81 of Kettering passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Joan; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael (Lisa), Christopher, Patrick; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Susie (Jim) Lawrie, Nancy McDonald and Laurence Overmire; four grandchildren, Michael, Destiny, Misty, Bambi and five great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 AM Friday, December...

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