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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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....
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...
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)...
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,...
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...