William J. "Bill" Smith
Nov 22, 2018
William J. (Bill) Smith, 87 Dayton, OH Bill Smith was called home to Christ in the Kingdom of Heaven, passing away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving, 2018. Bill suffered a rapid decline after a chronic illness, but his will and Irish heart held on until his entire family had time to gather and say "until we meet...
Robert J. Perkins
Nov 19, 2018
Robert J. Perkins, age 95, of Centerville passed away Monday, November 19th. He graduated from Purcell HS in Norwood, Ohio, and attended the University of Dayton on an athletic scholarship in football and basketball where he earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s degree in Business Administration. Bob was a proud veteran, serving the US Army in...
Charles I. "Charlie" Cooper Jr.
Nov 19, 2018
Charles Irwin Cooper, Jr., passed away November 19th, 2018. Born in East St. Louis, Ill on August 29, 1939 to Charles I. Cooper Sr. (deceased) and Dorothy (Schafner) Cooper Cusack (deceased) of Belleville, Ill. Charlie Cooper is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beverlee (Biggs) Cooper, Dawn Cooper McCown, (daughter), Darren Cooper (son), his 3 grandchildren, Amber Timmerman, Justin...
Stephanie M. Russell
Nov 18, 2018
RUSSELL, Stephanie M., age 37 of Dayton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born in Dayton to Juliann (Russell) Neahaus and the late, Gary Thompson. Also preceding her in death is her brother, Mikey Dinsmore and step-father, Allen Melville. Stephanie is survived by her fiancé, Justin Grow; children, Michell Russell, Samantha Russell; Andrew Hall; grandson, Isaiha;...
Cynthia Ann Schultz
Nov 15, 2018
Cynthia Ann (nee Walla) Schultz passed away on November 15, 2018, at the age of 83 following a brief stay at a hospice facility in Middleton, OH. She was born on June 21, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the only child of Frank and Myrtle (nee Heyne) Waclawek (alias, Walla). After her marriage to Paul D. Schultz in Chicago, on March...
Rosemary E. Woeste
Nov 7, 2018
Woeste, Rosemary E., age 71 of Centerville passed away Wednesday November 7, 2018. Rosemary led a quiet, humble life. She graduated from UD with an education degree and taught religious education (“CCD”) for 15 years at Saint Charles Parish. Her main occupation was working concessions at the downtown Sears and keeping the department’s books. When the store closed, she babysat...
Horace "Hal" Halling
Oct 28, 2018
Meet HPH, Hal Halling—but don’t call him Horace Percival. Born August 18th, 1937 in London, England as a true Cockney. Survived the Blitz during World War II and remembered watching the RAF defend London in aerial combat dogfights, which would later inspire a career in aeronautical aviation. Earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering at London Polytechnic, then apprenticed at De...
Ruby Jane Brockman
Oct 25, 2018
Ruby Jane Brockman (Farley) passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at her residence resulting from complications following a hip fracture. A life-long resident of Dayton, Ohio but was born on August 15th, 1927 in Level Green Kentucky where her mother had gone home to give birth. She spent all her youthful summers in Kentucky and was proud of...
George F Brun
Oct 21, 2018
BRUN GEORGE F. (SR.), age 92 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on October 21, 2018. George was born in Dayton on April 22, 1926. He attended St. Anthony’s school and Wilbur Wright High School. George was a dedicated employee of NCR until the closure of its manufacturing facility, following which he served in the Real Estate division of the Montgomery...
Joyce Ann Weisman
Oct 18, 2018
Joyce A. Weisman, born March 6, 1929 to Paul and Florence (Ingram) Leech at home in Muncie, Indiana passed away peacefully early Thursday morning at Trinity Nursing Home. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years Robert Weisman, parents and stepmother Carmel, brother Charles Leech and baby Charles, brothers and sisters in law – Carl and...
Linus J. Bertke
Oct 15, 2018
BERTKE, Linus J., age 99 of Dayton passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018. He was born in Carthagena, Ohio on October 11, 1919 to the late, Henry and Rose (Osterfeld) Bertke. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Marie R. (nee Osterloh) Bertke; son, Charles A. Bertke; grandson, Scott M. Murphy and brothers, Walt, Rich, Bob and sister,...
Charles "Butch" Swartz
Oct 14, 2018
SWARTZ, Charles “Butch”, age 71 of Middletown passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was born on January 27, 1947 in Middletown to the late, Donald E. and Clara (Sames) Swartz. Also preceding him in death is sister, Betty Lou Gomia. He is survived by his loving wife, Joi (Wagner) Swartz; children, Wendi Armstrong (partner,...
James Patrick Schiml Sr.
Oct 13, 2018
Schiml, James Patrick, Sr., age 98, (March 17, 1920 – October 13, 2018) was the eighth of nine children born to Michael Lawrence and Edith (Helmig) Schiml. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary (Horvath, d. 12/28/1999); his parents; his four brothers (Samuel, Thomas, Michael, William), four sisters (Dorothy, Alma, Julia, Patricia) and their spouses; also by...
John H. Bigger
Oct 10, 2018
Bigger, John H., age 73 of Centerville passed away on 10/10/2018 at St. Leonard's Bernardine Center. John was born January 12, 1945 and attended Corpus Christi Grade School and graduated from Chaminade High School and Wright State University. He was employed for many years at Montgomery County Job and Family Services in Dayton, OH. John was preceded in death by...
Carolyn J Wahrer
Oct 9, 2018
Wahrer, Carolyn J., (Harmeling) age 82 of Bellbrook passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Carolyn was a secretary at WPAFB and retired from Defense Electronic Supply Center (DESC) of Kettering. She was a Bellbrook Girl Scout Leader, very involved with the Children’s Conservation League in Bellbrook, artist/painter and loved Thi Chi. Dedicated wife and mother. She was preceded in death...
Nancy Patterson
Oct 5, 2018
PATTERSON, Nancy, age 88 of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018. She was born in Dayton on July 19, 1930 to the late, Christ and Helen C. (Zwisler) Brechtel. Also preceding her in death is her sister, Evelyn M. Brechtel and ex-husbands, Robert Landess and Robert Patterson. She is survived by her loving sons and their families,...
Nancy Jo Wagner
Oct 4, 2018
Nancy J Wagner, ne’e Pillichody Passed away Thursday October 4, 2018 at her home in Kettering, Ohio. Nancy was born on May 29th, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio. She attended Fairview High School, and went on to Miami University earning a BS in Education. At Miami she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority Delta Lambda Chapter. She furthered...
Henry Bensman
Oct 4, 2018
BENSMAN, Henry, 76, reached his eternal resting place October 4, 2018, after his 26 month journey of hope. He was a character of strength and determination and beat all odds for his diagnosis. Henry is survived by his wife of 53 years Bernadette (Bunnie); daughters, Stephanie (Shawn) Cleary and Christine (Ryan) Bruns; grandchildren Zach (Kimberly), Grant and Bailey Cleary, Chandler,...