Obituaries

Donald J. Porter

Donald J. Porter

Jul 28, 2018

PORTER, Donald Joseph, 89, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2018. Born on April 30th, 1929, he was the son of Emanuel and Gertrude Porter. Don graduated from St Gregory's Seminary in Cincinnati, Georgetown University and received his Masters at the University of Dayton. He was in the Air Force during the Korean War stationed in London, his...

Larry L. Barga

Larry L. Barga

Jul 20, 2018

Barga, Larry L., age 70 of Waynesville, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018. Larry was a loving husband, father and grandfather, was a loyal friend to many and loved classic cars and OSU football. Larry was preceded in death by his parents John and Mary Jane (Martino); and brother, Marion. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; a daughter,...

George Rolfe Jr

George Rolfe Jr

Jul 15, 2018

ROLFE, Jr., George, age 67 of Dayton passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018. He was born in Kingston, PA on February 16, 1951 to the late, George Sr. and Ruth (Whitebread) Rolfe. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen (McDonell) Rolfe; children, Liam Rolfe of Dayton and Graeme Rolfe of New York and many other family and friends....

Raymond F. Brun

Raymond F. Brun

Jul 13, 2018

BRUN, Raymond F., age 95 of Kettering, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late, Louis and Edith (Boll) Brun. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Mary “Peachy” Brun in 2001; son, Timothy Brun; great-grandson, Alexander Lopane; brothers, Lawrence, Jerry, Clarence, William, Charles, Walter, and Eddie Brun. He is survived...

James W. "Jim" Brinkley

James W. "Jim" Brinkley

Jul 13, 2018

BRINKLEY, James W., (Jim) age 82 of Kettering passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born on August 5, 1935 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late, Wiley H. and Dorothy M. (Pryfogle) Brinkley. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Carol (Malpiedi) Brinkley; devoted children, Christine (Serge) Verbitzki, Leslie Brinkley, Linda Brinkley, Susan (Robert) Brinkley...

Blake B. Venetos

Blake B. Venetos

Jul 12, 2018

● VENETOS, Blake B., age 60 of Centerville passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Matthew A. Venetos and brother, Matthew J. Venetos. Blake is survived by his mother, Shirley (Lave) Venetos; siblings, Karen Yahle, Brenda Dimbath, Brad Venetos and Mark Venetos. He had the gift of art and worked in the...

Mary R. Fieno

Mary R. Fieno

Jul 11, 2018

FIENO, Mary R. (DeVol), age 86 of Kettering died Wednesday morning at Trinity Community of Beavercreek under Hospice Care. She is the daughter of the late Arthur B. and Marie DeVol, and was born in Zanesville, Ohio. She was the head cheerleader at Zanesville High School and the University of Dayton. Mary worked for Chase Bank for many years and...

Kevin James Goecke

Kevin James Goecke

Jul 11, 2018

Goecke, Kevin J., age 45, passed away Wednesday July 11, 2018, at his residence in Sabastopol, California. He is survived by his wife, Marissa; his daughter, Anamika; his parents, Dan & Shirley Goecke of Centerville, OH. Kevin was a 1991 graduate of Centerville High School and has been a self-employed contractor for Environ Control in California. There will be a...

Vicki Lynn Smith

Vicki Lynn Smith

Jul 8, 2018

Vicki Lynn Smith, 68, of Orlando, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2018 in Marietta, Ohio as the result of a sudden fall. Vicki was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 6, 1950 and was adopted 5 days later by Ann Ramsey and Richard Kemp Smith, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Persons, and...

Bernard A. Hecht

Bernard A. Hecht

Jul 7, 2018

Hecht, Bernard A., age 96, of Kettering, passed away Saturday July 7th. Mr. Hecht was born September 7, 1921, in Miamisburg. He joined the U.S. Navy where he was a Seaman on a mine sweeper. After his service time in the Navy, he returned home and married Janet L. Fryburger in October of 1949. Mr. Hecht spent his working career...

Joseph L. Brittelli

Joseph L. Brittelli

Jul 1, 2018

BRITTELLI, Joseph L., cherished father and friend of Kettering passed away at the age of 77 on Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born in Kenosha, WI to the late, John and Retha (Lemmon) Brittelli. Also preceding him in death is his brother, James Brittelli. Joe is survived by his children, Mark (Robin) Brittelli, Mary (John) Ondrejka, Robert Brittelli; grandchildren,...

Lucille "Lucy" Cordonnier

Lucille "Lucy" Cordonnier

Jun 26, 2018

CORDONNIER, Lucille (Lucy), age 87 of Centerville passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. She was born in Dayton on December 30, 1930 to the late James and Marcella (Heil) O’Meara. She was preceded in death by her siblings Edward and Gene O’Meara and Betty McMahon. Lucy is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Eugene Cordonnier; children, Lynda...

Doris E. Issenmann

Doris E. Issenmann

Jun 21, 2018

Issenmann, Doris E., age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Elizabeth Cozad; her husband, Anthony Issenmann, and granddaughter Marie Bennett. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Virginia Wehcamp, children- Fred and wife Becky, Bill and wife Barb, Mark and wife Lisa, and Connie and husband...

Bruno Greco

Bruno Greco

Jun 19, 2018

Greco, Bruno Francis was born on November 2nd 1930 in Sernaglia della Battaglia, Italy. He moved to America after serving in the Italian ski patrol to attend Catholic University in Washington, D.C. where he met his wife of 58 years, Rita. Bruno was a devout Catholic and belonged to St. Charles Borromeo Parish. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather,...

Thomas Anthony Scheu

Thomas Anthony Scheu

Jun 18, 2018

SCHEU, Thomas A., age 78 of Dayton passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dayton on May 17, 1940 to the late Phyllis (Weaver) Scheu who passed in March 2018 and his father, George Scheu. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Dorothy (Lehmann) Scheu; children, Dorothy Marie...

Dorothy P. Robinson

Dorothy P. Robinson

Jun 17, 2018

ROBINSON, Dorothy P. age 93 of Fairborn passed away on Sun., June 17, 2018. Private Services at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Fairborn, or Hospice of Dayton. (Westbrock Funeral Home, Kettering)

Colette C. Mazzone

Colette C. Mazzone

Jun 8, 2018

Mazzone, Colette C., age 88 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Friendship Village. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 6, 1930 to the late, Herman and Clara (Lammert) Ebbing. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Patrick J. Mazzone; sister, Kathryn Grimes, and a brother, Raymond Ebbing. Colette is survived by her...

Donald E. Schweitzer Sr

Donald E. Schweitzer Sr

Jun 2, 2018

SCHWEITZER, Donald, age 93 of West Carrollton passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018. He was born in Dayton on September 12, 1924 to the late, Charles and Carrie (Braun) Schweitzer. Donald was also preceded in death by his wife, Julianna (Lieser) Schweitzer and son, Lynn Schweitzer. Donald is survived by son, Don (Linda) Schweitzer; daughter-in-law, Sue Schweitzer; grandchildren, Jennifer...

Mary M. (Mischler) Grubb

Mary M. (Mischler) Grubb

Jun 2, 2018

Mary M. Grubb, 81, of Newburgh, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 4, 1937, in Dayton, OH, to the late Fred A. and Dorothy (Jennings) Mischler. Mary was a homemaker and attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Newburgh. She was a graduate of Julienne High School class...

Rita F. Ambrose

Rita F. Ambrose

Jun 1, 2018

AMBROSE, Rita F., age 80 of Huber Heights passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Lane Park of Huber Heights. She was born in Dayton on April 10, 1938 to the late, Frank and Anna (Repa) Ambrose. Also preceding her in death are sisters, Mary Ann Blum, Elinor Sluzas and Rose Ann Fletcher. She is survived by her brother,...

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