Obituaries

Edmond Dandeneau

Edmond Dandeneau

Mar 25, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edmond Dandeneau, age 81 who departed from our lives on March 25, 2024. Ed, Dad, Pepere, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who met him whose presence illuminated the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born on November 2, 1942, he was raised in...

Velvet Linda Hafer

Velvet Linda Hafer

Mar 23, 2024

Fighting, until she could no longer fight, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, Velvet Linda Hafer passed away peacefully staring out the window of Hospice of Dayton with the sun shining upon her. She has now joined her beloved son, Brian Hafer, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 33. Velvet was born on June 15,1947, as an only...

C. Albert Horstman

C. Albert Horstman

Mar 18, 2024

C. Albert (“Al”) Horstman, Jr., 89, of Centerville, OH peacefully passed away March 18, 2024 at the Dayton VA Hospice Unit, Victory Ridge. Dayton, OH was home to Al since his birth on May 21, 1934. The oldest of 3 children, he attended Corpus Christi elementary school, Sacred Heart and graduated from Chaminade High School 1951. Following a year at...

John W. Vanden Bosch

John W. Vanden Bosch

Mar 16, 2024

John W. Vanden Bosch, 75, passed on March 16, 2024. John was born to Roman and Estelle (Waker) Vanden Bosch (both deceased) in Dayton, OH on April 4, 1948. He was preceded in death by his sister Marie and is survived by siblings Ann (Steve) Kolb, Jim (Mary), and Tom (Mary). John is the kind of man that everyone loved,...

Leo Chico

Leo Chico

Mar 15, 2024

CHICO, Leo J. of Kettering, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024 at the age of 95. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, son and friend. One of 11 children, he was born January 9, 1929 in Morgantown, WV, to the late Julia and Samuel Chico. His family owned Chico Dairy in Morgantown. Leo met his future wife, Rita...

Michael J. Barlow

Michael J. Barlow

Mar 10, 2024

BARLOW, Michael J., age 84, of Dayton, Sunday, March 10, 2024 at St. Leonard Retirement Community in Centerville. Born June 27, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Theodore H. and Cicily (Griffin) Barlow. Preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Katherine R. Barlow. Survived by children Tim (Cassie) Barlow, John (Ann) Barlow, Michael Barlow Jr., Peg (Pete)...

Carol Ann Schneider

Carol Ann Schneider

Mar 10, 2024

Schneider, Carol Ann (Tullis). 85, of Centerville, formerly of Menands, NY, Poland, OH, Upper St. Clair, PA, Rochester Hills, MI, and Beavercreek, died peacefully on March 10, 2024 at St. Leonard Health Care Center. Carol was born March 12, 1938 in Dayton to Anderson (Andy) Tullis and Rose (Jackowski) Tullis. She graduated from Julienne High School in 1956 and attended...

Ann Marie Focke

Ann Marie Focke

Mar 7, 2024

Ann Marie Focke, 81, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away March 7, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Paul and Janet Moorman on August 8, 1942, in Sebring, Florida and moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1946. Ann graduated from Julienne High School in 1960. Ann was married to Hank Focke for 26 years with...

Sue S. Stein

Sue S. Stein

Mar 6, 2024

Sue S. Stein (nee Sullivan) was born on September 5, 1938, and raised by Edward and Martha Sullivan in Fostoria, Ohio. She passed away on March 6, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio, at the age of 85. Sue, described as energetic and fun-loving, led a life filled with joy and love. Sue attended St. Wendelin High School and later pursued her...

Ann E. Smith

Ann E. Smith

Mar 5, 2024

SMITH, Ann E. (Lib) age 92 passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Michael T. Smith. She is survived by daughters Becky (Steve) Shaffer and Rachel Smith. Ann, a life-long resident of Dayton, graduated from Holy Family Grade School, Julienne High School and the University of Dayton; a more than 60...

Mark Christopher Schierloh

Mark Christopher Schierloh

Mar 5, 2024

Mark Christopher Schierloh passed away on March 5, 2024. Mark was born in Dayton, Ohio, on August 6, 1955. He was a warm, hilarious, loving person. Mark was a devoted family man, and nothing brought him more joy than being a grandparent. He cherished everyone in his family as well as many treasured friends and colleagues. He loved the Everton...

Mary E. Campbell

Mary E. Campbell

Mar 4, 2024

Mary Campbell, 83, of Dayton, joined the love of her life on Mar. 4, 2024, after a brief struggle with cancer at Hospice of Dayton. Mary was born in Dayton on Jan. 12, 1941 to the late Daniel J. and Margaret C. Ryan. She is preceded in death by her sister, Carol Boltz. She married Robert J. “Frog” Campbell on...

Jessica Xin Scaccia

Jessica Xin Scaccia

Feb 25, 2024

SCACCIA, Jessica Xin, passed away just under four months shy of her 13th birthday on Sunday February 25, 2024, in Toledo, OH. She was surrounded by the love of her family and close relatives until her spirit went to heaven. Jessica was born on June 24, 2011, in Dayton, OH to her parents John Jr. and Lida Scaccia, and was...

John G. Mothersole  "Jack"

John G. Mothersole "Jack"

Feb 23, 2024

Beloved John (Jack) George Mothersole passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at the age of 89. Preceded in death by his parents, Eva Marie Mauch and Thomas Mothersole, and his beloved wife Clarainda Mothersole. Jack was born in Altoona, PA on April 8th, 1934, and graduated from Stivers High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1952. After High School, he joined...

Laura Maureen Carter

Laura Maureen Carter

Feb 22, 2024

Laura Maureen Carter died unexpectedly on February 22, 2024, at the age of 47. The family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. She was born on January 25, 1977, in Columbus, Ohio to Charles Moore and the late Lynda (Berbach) Moore. She is survived by her husband Andy, son AJ, father Charlie Moore, sister Jeni (John) Schoen, brother Andrew...

Patricia M. Warych

Patricia M. Warych

Feb 18, 2024

Warych, Patricia M., age 52, of Kettering, passed away Sunday February 18, 2024. Patricia was born March 14, 1971 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Ronald & Theresa Warych; her brother, George Warych; two aunts, Barbara Wahrmund and Patricia Diaz; an uncle, Clifford Haby. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jolene Haby Warych,...

Joseph Robert Boeke

Joseph Robert Boeke

Feb 17, 2024

Surrounded closely by three generations of family, Joseph Robert Boeke joined our heavenly Father on February 17, 2024 at the age of 83 in Dayton, Ohio. Joe was born on October 17, 1940, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Linus and Mildred of Casella and Russia, Ohio, the fourth of six children and the only brother to five sisters. Joe leaves behind...

Cornelia J. "Corie" Schwendeman

Cornelia J. "Corie" Schwendeman

Feb 16, 2024

Cornelia J. Schwendeman (Corie) peacefully passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the age of 100 years + 11 months at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Corie was born on March 16,1923 in Dayton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Herbert and Cornelia Krul. Preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Anthony John (Donchie); brother, Bill Krul; sisters, Johanna...

William C. Pender "Bill"

William C. Pender "Bill"

Feb 15, 2024

Pender, William C “Bill” aka Blue Eyes June 22, 1936 – February 15, 2024 Bill, 87 born in Davenport, Iowa entered into God’s loving embrace on February 15, 2024. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Dayton, OH. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Reta “The Love of His Life” and their three children: John...

John C Truxel "Jack"

John C Truxel "Jack"

Feb 14, 2024

John C. Truxel, born April 22, 1955 to Eileen (Vermillion) and Harry Truxel graduated Belmont High School in 1974. Jack died on Feb 14, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital after a couple of years of battles with heart, lung, diabetes and kidney problems. After attending Wright State University, he worked for the Dayton Daily News for 29 years. He loved...

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