Obituaries

Ray E. Essman

Ray E. Essman

Jul 25, 2019

ESSMAN, Raymond E., age 88 passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Ray was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marlene, they had 56 wonderful years together. Also preceding him in death are his parents, Frank and Helen Essman, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his sons, Joseph (Robin), Mark (Barbara), Michael (Kathy); 4 grandchildren and...

Sally M. Eifert

Sally M. Eifert

Jul 22, 2019

EIFERT, Sally Mae, age 82 of Miami Township passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2019. She was born on April 20, 1937 to the late, Walter and Marian (Fitzharris) Bringman. Also preceding her in death is son, Timothy Eifert and sister, Vickie Wallace. Sally is survived by her loving husband, Mel; children, Gregory (Karen), Chris (Sheila), Amy (David) Boyce, Kim Westbrock;...

Clifford Thomas "Tom" Howard

Clifford Thomas "Tom" Howard

Jul 21, 2019

Howard, Clifford Thomas (“ Tom”), age 89, peacefully passed away on Sunday July 21st, 2019 in the Hospice caring center of Dayton, Ohio. From his birthplace in Dayton, Ohio on October 20th, 1929 to his recent death Tom was one great man. He was loyal to his family and work, having only one job of over 30 years at General...

Thomas L. Muth

Thomas L. Muth

Jul 20, 2019

MUTH, Thomas L., age 87 of Dayton passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20. Tom was a graduate of Chaminade High School and the University of Dayton. After graduation he served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957 assigned to the 276th Armored Division at Ft. Knox Kentucky. He spent his career, ending as President of Muth Brothers Riggers and Movers,...

Elizabeth A. Collins

Elizabeth A. Collins

Jul 19, 2019

Collins, Elizabeth A., age 49 of Huber Heights passed away Friday July 19, 2019. She joins her parents, James and Lucille Collins in Heaven. She is survived by a sister, Catherine Collins; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael (Pamela), John (Jeannie) and Patrick Collins. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 24 at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by the Westbrock...

Patrick J. Middleton

Patrick J. Middleton

Jul 17, 2019

Middleton, Patrick J., age 49 of Kettering passed away Wednesday July 17, 2019. Patrick was preceded in death by his grandmother, Magdalene Moorman; paternal grandparents, Bernice and Charles Middleton; uncles, David J. and Jerry Moorman and a cousin, Shawn Moorman. He is survived by his 100 year old WWII Veteran grandfather Edgar J. Moorman; his parents, James and Stephanie Middleton;...

Stephen Wollenhaupt

Stephen Wollenhaupt

Jul 9, 2019

WOLLENHAUPT, STEPHEN, age 62 of Dayton passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 after his year and a half battle with cancer. He was born on May 7, 1957 in Greenville, PA. He was a graduate of Chaminade Julienne High School and Ohio University. Steve started his career at Sabre Systems and went on to be Property Tax Manager at...

Joseph W. Smith

Joseph W. Smith

Jul 7, 2019

SMITH, Joseph W., age 74 of Centerville passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born on September 20, 1944 in Dayton to the late, J. Vincent and Lucille (Schaub) Smith. Also preceding him in death is his brother, James. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Ann (Domansky); children, Dr. Joseph (Nicky) Smith, Michael...

Aubrey "Lynn" Collins

Aubrey "Lynn" Collins

Jul 7, 2019

COLLINS, Aubrey Lynn, age 88 of Centerville passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Aubrey is survived by daughters and their husbands, Dorothy and Kenneth Lundy of MN, Debra and Tom Miller of Dayton, Denise and Gary Rohrback of Dayton, Diane Fritz of Beavercreek, Donna and Mark Wicks of VA, Darlene and Scott Rector of MO; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel...

Donald Walter Neubauer

Donald Walter Neubauer

Jul 6, 2019

Neubauer, Donald Walter., age 73, passed away July 6, 2019, in Kettering, OH after a long battle with cancer. Donald was born in Dayton, OH to Walter and Norma Neubauer on September 19, 1945. He graduated from Paterson Cooperate High School in 1963. Don proudly served in the United States Marine Reserves for six years and then went on to...

Roy L. Mackie

Roy L. Mackie

Jul 6, 2019

Mackie, Roy Lee, age 62, of Hilton Head, SC, formerly of Kettering, OH, passed away July 6, 2019 following a brief illness. Roy is survived by his parents, Faye & Lewis Mackie of Hillsboro, OH, a son, Brian Mackie of Dayton, a daughter, Sarah Mackie , his dear friend, LuAnn Winkle, a sister, Debbie of Hillsboro, a niece, Marlina of...

Eugene A. Schwieterman

Eugene A. Schwieterman

Jul 3, 2019

Schwieterman, Eugene A. (Gene) of Kettering, Ohio, age 82, passed away at his home surrounded by family on July 3, 2019. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara A. Schwieterman (Dorsten). He is preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Olive (Winner); his sister, Betty Kozuh (Schwieterman), brothers Tom, Bud and Ted. He is survived...

Dane H. Jolly

Dane H. Jolly

Jul 2, 2019

Jolly, Dane H., age 80, passed away Tuesday July 2nd at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Germantown, KY. on December 25, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Thurman Jolly and his sister, Delores (Paul) Lee. Dane is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jean Randall; his children, Dean (Peggy) Jolly of Hillsboro,...

Kathryn Corrado Whistler

Kathryn Corrado Whistler

Jul 2, 2019

WHISTLER, Kathryn (Corrado), Funny. Fearless. Fabulous. On July 2, 2019, we lost the fantastic soul of Kathryn. Kate was born in Dayton, OH on May 14, 1972. She grew up in Trotwood and loved her childhood home and upbringing in Westbrook Village where she learned to love swimming, carefree days, the pool and life outdoors. This grew into her love...

Diana L. Davidson

Diana L. Davidson

Jun 24, 2019

DAVIDSON, Diana L., age 66 of Dayton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Potts and Dottie Marie (Jaynes) Perkins. Diana is survived by her children, Robert (Christina) Davidson, Gina (William) Montgomery; grandchildren, Dustin, Phillip and Sapphire Montgomery, Mackenzie Davidson; great-grandchildren, Joey and Phillip Montgomery; siblings, Marsha Potts, Dennis (Sheila)...

Mary L Cowan

Mary L Cowan

Jun 23, 2019

Cowan, Mary L., age 77 of Dayton passed away Sunday June 23, 2019. Mary is survived by her husband, Ray; two daughters, Christine Brown (Rick), Carrie Mantia (Tony); a son Craig Cowan; three sisters, Dolores Karpiak, Barbara Smith, Gloria (Richard) Kildow; six grandchildren, Heather, Jessica, Brittany, Tyler, Cassidy, Jeramiah; 10 great grandchildren; special friends, Carolyn and Pete Henry. Mass of...

Joan Elizabeth Adams

Joan Elizabeth Adams

Jun 17, 2019

Joan E. Adams age 91 of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away peacefully June 17, 2019. She was born to the late Edward and Helen Schneider on June 7, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio. She married Cecil David Adams on August 9, 1958. Joan worked as a secretary at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for 22 years. She also worked for the...

Patricia Ann Sommer

Patricia Ann Sommer

Jun 17, 2019

Patricia Ann (Noll) Sommer, 87, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at The Birches at Concord, NH due to end stage Alzheimer’s (having been in a memory care unit since 2013). Patricia was born in Dayton, OH on July 29, 1931, the daughter of Leo and Isabelle (Hornick) Noll. Growing up in Dayton, Patricia attended St. Anthony School (Class...

Kenny Lee Houk

Kenny Lee Houk

Jun 14, 2019

HOUK, Kenny L., age 73 of Dayton passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born on April 8, 1946 to the late, Robert and Harriet (Shotts) Houk Sr. Also preceding him in death is his brothers, Robert Houk Jr and George Houk. Kenny is survived by his loving wife, LuAnn (Harris) Houk; daughters, Melissa (Doug Lane) McFann, Mandy...

H. Ray Shepherd

H. Ray Shepherd

Jun 13, 2019

SHEPHERD, H. Ray, age 76 of Dayton, passed away June 13, 2019. He was born on January 25, 1943 to the late, William and Hazel (Hampton) Shepherd. Also preceding him in death is son-in-law, Mike Merkle, special brother-in-law, Cliff and in-laws, Clifford and Catherine Urbanas. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Paulette; daughters, Catherine Merkle (Lane...

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