Obituaries

Wayne Clark

Wayne Clark

Jan 17, 2021

CLARK, Wayne, age 73 of Centerville passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Franklin, KY to the late, Roy and Ruby Clark. Also preceding him in death are siblings, Tommy, Patsy and Benny. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Linda (Brown) Clark; children, Matthew (Molly), Michelle (Steve...

Robert A.  "Bob" Denney

Robert A. "Bob" Denney

Jan 15, 2021

Robert Alan Denney passed away on January 15, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Robert was born July 6, 1934 in East Peoria, Illinois to Fred and Bessie (Hammond) Denney Sr. Robert (Bob) was a charter employee of the newly-opening Charles F. Kettering Memorial Hospital in Kettering, Ohio in December 1963. Bob filled several roles during his tenure but performing maintenance...

Sr. Damienne (Janet) E. Grismer, SNDdeN

Sr. Damienne (Janet) E. Grismer, SNDdeN

Jan 15, 2021

Janet E. Grismer SISTER DAMIENNE (Sr. Damien) Sr. Damienne (Janet) Grismer, SNDdeN, passed away on January 15, 2021 in Reading, Ohio. A Mass of Remembrance will be held in Dayton on Thursday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Catholic Church, 149 Franklin Street across from Chaminade Julienne High School. The service is open for in-person attendance (masking is discretionary)....

Gwen M. Frericks

Gwen M. Frericks

Jan 12, 2021

Gwen Marie Frericks (born Rodeghero), age 66 of Dayton, passed away on January 12th, 2021. She was born in Kettering, OH on November 24th, 1954 to Dr. James and Theresa Rodeghero. Gwen graduated from Alter High School in 1973 and went on to receive an Associates Degree of Fashion Administration from Miami-Jacobs College. Gwen was, first and foremost, a dedicated...

Thomas Albers Smith

Thomas Albers Smith

Jan 11, 2021

Thomas Albers Smith, age 95, of Kettering passed away on January 11, 2021. May he share his joy with Jesus and all the saints in heaven. Born May 1, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the fourth son of Earl A. and Cecelia G. Smith. He attended Corpus Christi grade school, Chaminade High School class of 1943 and the University...

E. Elizabeth Grismer

E. Elizabeth Grismer

Jan 11, 2021

GRISMER, E. Elizabeth (Sr. Beth) Beth Grismer, age 86, passed away on January 11, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on April 23,1934 to John Henry and Eugenie (Stomps) Grismer. She is preceded in death by brothers John Henry, Jr. ‘Hank’ and Jerome ‘Jerry’ as well as sisters-in-law, Kathleen, Dorothy, Theresa, Alma Lou, and Jane. She is survived...

Arlette Louise Fritts

Arlette Louise Fritts

Jan 7, 2021

FRITTS, Arlette Louise, passed away on January 7, 2021, at the age of 82. Originally from the Chicago area she and her beloved husband, David H. and their son, David A. came to Dayton in 1961. Their first residence was in Xenia, where Daniel was born, moved to Fairborn then Huber Heights, Kettering, Oakwood, Beavercreek, Sugar Creek and finally Kettering...

Marilou Wald Smith

Marilou Wald Smith

Jan 7, 2021

Marilou Wald Smith, age 93, passed to the arms of her heavenly Father on January 7, 2021. She was born January 18, 1927 to Carl B. Wald and Bernadine Crowley Wald. She was preceded in death by her brother, Carl “Ben” Wald (Kathy), and her sister Joann Perretta (George). She is survived by her sister, Phyllis “Tootsie” (Bob) Tangeman of...

James A.   "Jim" Schumann

James A. "Jim" Schumann

Jan 6, 2021

Schumann, James A., “Jim”, age 82 of Centerville passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born to the late Arthur and Ruth (Rambicur) Schumann on December 5, 1938. He was also preceded in death by his great-grandchild, Grace Forney, and by his first wife of 24 years, Judith Pulskamp, the mother...

Robert J. "Bob" Beutel

Robert J. "Bob" Beutel

Jan 4, 2021

Beutel, Robert J., age 76, of Dayton, passed away Monday January 4th, 2021. “Bob” was a graduate of Chaminade High School and the University of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Volmar & Emilie Beutel, and a son, Robert J. Beutel, Jr., and a brother, George Beutel. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia...

Frederick Charles Brun Jr

Frederick Charles Brun Jr

Jan 3, 2021

Brun, Frederick C, Jr., “Fred”, age 85 of Dayton died of complications of heart disease on Sunday January 3, 2021. Fred was born on January 30, 1935 to Frederick, “Fritz”, and Alma (Bruggeman) Brun. He received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Dayton in 1952 and was an Accountant at WPAFB for 35 years. He is survived...

Alexander M. "Alec" Wright

Alexander M. "Alec" Wright

Jan 2, 2021

Wright, Alexander M., “Alec”, age 25 of Springboro passed away Saturday, January 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his infant brother Daniel, paternal grandparents Jack and Rosie Wright, and maternal grandmother Ruth Howe. Alec is survived by his parents, Randy and Sue Wright; sister Kristin; brothers Andrew and Joshua, paternal grandfather Frank Howe and numerous uncles, aunts, and...

J. Hank Zobrist

J. Hank Zobrist

Dec 29, 2020

Joseph Henry Zobrist “Hank” Age 82, of Kettering, Ohio passed away suddenly December 29, 2020 at home. He was born March 25, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Joseph and Lucille (Weigert) Zobrist. Hank is survived by his devoted wife Linda of 58 years. His children Chris (Jennifer), Greg, David (Kathy), and Debbie Hardy ( Steve). Beloved grandchildren Adam,...

Marna (O'Connor) Dunlap

Marna (O'Connor) Dunlap

Dec 28, 2020

Marna O’Connor Dunlap left this earth on Monday, December 28th, 2020 after a long, well fought battle with Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her parents Frances and Andrew Fiely, her husband John Dunlap, her sister Evelyn Cugeber, her son-in-law Doug Kirchner, her granddaughter Stacy O’Connor, and a host of many friends. She was incredibly beautiful inside and out...

Ralph A. Reinhard

Ralph A. Reinhard

Dec 28, 2020

REINHARD, Ralph A., age 87 of Kettering passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born in Dayton to the late, Aloys and Rita (Eifert) Reinhard. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Joan (Hinders) Reinhard; brothers Walt, Don and Norm Reinhard. Ralph is survived by sons, David and Jeffrey Reinhard; grandson, Samuel Reinhard; siblings, Rita Kreitzer, Carol...

Raymond L. "Ray" Lemming

Raymond L. "Ray" Lemming

Dec 27, 2020

LEMMING, Raymond L. (Ray), age 92, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Ray was born to John C. and Eleanor (Helmig) Lemming, December 20, 1928. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1946 and the University of Dayton in 1950. Working hard and serving others while enjoying life were his standards. He retired as the District...

Scott A. Pierron

Scott A. Pierron

Dec 27, 2020

Pierron, Scott A.., age 56, of Dayton, passed away December 27, 2020, after a lengthy battle with esophageal cancer after being diagnosed in April. Scott, a member of the Fairmont East Class of 1983, was an animal lover and a second amendment enthusiast. He was a Project Manager at Remodeling Designs, Inc., in Miamisburg for 25 years. He was the...

William L. "Bill" Braun

William L. "Bill" Braun

Dec 26, 2020

Braun, William L. Died, December 26, 2020 Born in Dayton, OH, on Aug 14, 1948, to Stanley and Eileen (Bruns) Braun. Bill married the girl next door (almost) and best friend, Dee, in 1969. They celebrated over 50 years of marriage on a family Cruise in May 2019. Together they have three sons; Anthony and his wife Kelly, Andrew and...

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....

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