Obituaries

Charles E Smith

Charles E Smith

Oct 15, 2016

Smith, Charles E., age 75 of Centerville, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Wood Glen Alzheimer’s Community. Charles was the owner of Johnnie’s Carryout in Beavercreek. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy in 2011. Charles is survived by his daughter, Janet Baughman (Ron Brinson); son, Scott (Melissa) Smith; brother David (Frances) Smith; grandchildren, Danny Burns, Victoria...

Sigmund W. Kizirnis PhD

Sigmund W. Kizirnis PhD

Oct 13, 2016

Kizirnis, Sigmund W., PhD, age 71, of Centerville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. An aeronautical engineer, research physicist and patent-holder, Sigmund served many years at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (civilian) and was a co-founder of the Accutek company. Preceded in death by his parents, Jazeps and Valia, he is survived by his wife Janet, his children Leslie (Rick)...

Thomas Leo Nevius

Thomas Leo Nevius

Oct 10, 2016

Nevius, Thomas Leo, was welcomed into the glorious light of God's Heavenly Kingdom on Monday, October 10, 2016, the morning of his 97th birthday. He was born October 10, 1919, in Springfield, Ohio, the youngest child of Richard and Elizabeth (Ryan) Nevius. Tom had three siblings, a sister, Mary "Sis" (Joe Lins) and two brothers, Paul and Richard "Bud" (Mary...

Rita M. Waker

Rita M. Waker

Oct 6, 2016

WAKER, Rita M., age 94 of Dayton passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016. She was born in Dayton to the late, Adolph and Estella (Orf) Waker. Also preceding her in death are siblings, Adolph Waker, Al Waker, Adelle Meyer, Sally Waker, Rosemary Waker, Estelle VandenBosch, Sr. Mary Isabelle Waker SND, Victor and Frank Waker. Rita is survived by numerous...

Arlene J. Hadley

Arlene J. Hadley

Oct 4, 2016

Hadley, Arlene J., of Florida, passed away Tuesday October 4, 2016. Arlene was the first female Program Director at WLWD in the 1950’s and continued a very successful advertising career, including her own business in Florida. She is survived by her sister, Cherriann Requarth of Kettering; her niece, Toni Perry (Don) and nephew, Herb Kavanagh (Vickie); numerous great nieces and...

Robert Nicholas White

Robert Nicholas White

Oct 4, 2016

Robert (Bob) Nicholas White, age 73, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in the comforting presence of family and friends. Bob was born December 11, 1942, in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Nicholas Frederick White and Virginia Cecilia (Strickland) White. He is survived by his loving wife, Minnie Lou (Gupton) White, their children Stephen (Karen), Daniel, Brian (Annie), Gina...

G. Ronald Christopher

G. Ronald Christopher

Sep 26, 2016

CHRISTOPHER, G. Ronald, age 82, of Centerville, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was born on June 10, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Ralph and June (Vogel) Christopher. Also preceding him in death is his brother, Ralph Christopher. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia (Gorecki) Christopher; daughter, Beth (Mike) NeCamp;...

Norinne R Werner

Norinne R Werner

Sep 20, 2016

WERNER (Smith), Norinne R., age 81, was taken by angels to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 20th at 11:56am in the comfort of her Kettering home, surrounded by her family. Norinne was born on April 6, 1935 in Dayton, OH to the late Herbert and Norinne Smith. In addition to her parents, Norinne is preceded in death by her...

Patrick L Wiltshire

Patrick L Wiltshire

Sep 11, 2016

WILTSHIRE, Patrick L., age 48 of Miamisburg passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on March 22, 1968 to the late, James and Mary (Cleaver) Wiltshire. Patrick is survived by his children, Hunter Wiltshire, Kyle (Siham) Wiltshire, Brianna Wiltshire, Aubrey Wiltshire, Zachary Glodery; grandson, Graeme Wiltshire; siblings, Jeffrey Cantrell,...

Mary Ellen Hoefler

Mary Ellen Hoefler

Sep 10, 2016

Private Services.

Jerome Edward Schmitz

Jerome Edward Schmitz

Sep 7, 2016

SCHMITZ, Jerome Edward, 75, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on September 7, 2016. A graduate of Chaminade High School (1959) and the University of Dayton (MBA, 1970 / BS, 1963), he spent 30-plus years in the executive ranks of The Frigidaire Company, managing all channels of distribution for its Builder Sales division. Mr. Schmitz was the definition of family man...

Howard R. Reams

Howard R. Reams

Sep 2, 2016

Howard R. Reams, age 76, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 following an extended bout with cancer. Howard graduated from Chaminade in the class of 1957 and four years later graduated from the University of Dayton (UD). He is survived by his wife and first love, Marilyn (Zugelder) Reams after 57 years of marriage; his son, Richard and wife Paula;...

William M Krest

William M Krest

Sep 1, 2016

Krest, William M., age 60, of Dayton, passed away Thursday September 1, 2016. William was a construction worker and a volunteer COPP with the Trotwood Police Dept. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mathew and Esther Krest. William is survived by his daughters, Lora Heisler & Carla Krest, both of Georgia; a nephew, David (& Diane) English; and...

Barbara Ann Zakanycz

Barbara Ann Zakanycz

Aug 31, 2016

Zakanycz, Barbara Ann (Janecke), of Las Vegas, age 79, passed peacefully on August 31, 2016. She was born October 12, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio and was the beloved daughter of Alex and Marie (Aldora) Janecke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen. Barbara leaves a daughter, Teresa, son, Paul, his wife Dawn, two grandchildren, Christina and Jonathan, two...

Marie T. Belt

Marie T. Belt

Aug 26, 2016

BELT, Marie T., age 85 of Centerville passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 30, 1931 to the late, John and Mary (Pasnick) Boruque. Also preceding her in death are siblings, Leonard Boruque and Geraldine Schmutzler. Marie is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Roger Belt; children, Thomas M. (Barbara)...

Joseph "Joe" Otto

Joseph "Joe" Otto

Aug 25, 2016

OTTO, Joseph passed away unexpectedly this week in Athens, Ohio. Joe is a senior in the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University and was a 2013 graduate of Centerville High School. Joe’s passion for music at Ohio University included both orchestra and a cappella. He was a former member of the Centerville High School Orchestra and Forte programs, as well...

Sylvia M (Voisard) Grillot

Sylvia M (Voisard) Grillot

Aug 23, 2016

GRILLOT, Sylvia M. (nee Voisard), age 96 of Dayton passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She was born on April 3, 1920 in Russia, Ohio to the late, Henry and Josephine (Monnin) Voisard. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Roger Grillot; siblings, Louise (Clarence) Saul, Margaret (Henry) Pour, Priscilla (Dick) Bauman, Monetta (Dale) Glotfelter, Venetious (Magdalene) Voisard,...

Stella L. McKenzie

Stella L. McKenzie

Aug 20, 2016

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Jennie T. Flynn

Jennie T. Flynn

Aug 19, 2016

Flynn, Jennie T., age 93 of Franklin passed away Friday August 19, 2016. Jennie was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Flynn, and a daughter, Bannie Crompton. She is survived by two daughters, Bertha Fricke of Franklin and Charlene Schraml of Centerville, a son-in-law, Robert Crompton of Monroe, a sister, Mary Snyder of Xenia, eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren...

Elizabeth Louise Fitzgerald

Elizabeth Louise Fitzgerald

Aug 13, 2016

FITZGERALD, Mrs. Elizabeth Louise, (Gress) of Centerville, Ohio. September 15, 1928 to August 13, 2016. She is the widow of William E. Fitzgerald and they were happily married for 54 years. She is survived by their children, Mary K. Fitzgerald Layne of Dayton, Jane L. Fitzgerald Mannon of Xenia, Mike W. Fitzgerald of Centerville, Terri S. Fitzgerald Sullivan and husband,...

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