Obituaries

William G. Himmelbauer

William G. Himmelbauer

Jan 17, 2017

William Himmelbauer, 83, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 17. He was born on October 17,1933 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Frances Welborn and George Himmelbauer. William was retired from American Express. Before passing “Bill” as he was known to his family and friends, forged an 83 year trail of laughter, generosity, compassion and wisdom for all of...

Karen Marie Wendell

Karen Marie Wendell

Jan 17, 2017

Wendell, Karen Marie, age 53 of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017. She was born July 21, 1963 in Dayton, OH. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly and niece, Danielle. She is survived by her father, Donald Oliver; children, Jerren (Chelsea) Parker and Chelsea Kinstle; sisters, Julia Hill and Barbara (Jeff) Johnson; brother, Donald (Tammy) Oliver;...

Robert J. Huels

Robert J. Huels

Jan 12, 2017

HUELS, Robert J., age 92 of Centerville passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on August 31, 1924 to the late, Herman and Matilda (Weghaupt) Huels. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Florence (Woeste) Huels; children, Tom Huels, Pat (John) Agnew, Sharon (Dennis) Williams, Barb Huels...

Della R. Konicki

Della R. Konicki

Jan 11, 2017

KONICKI, Della R., age 83 passed away on January 11, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Nancy Taylor Nickell; brother, Arnold and his wife, Betty Nickell; sister, Jenny and her husband, Kenneth Roberts; half-brother, Glenn Willhoite; 2 half-sisters, Edith Dawson and Louise Spivey; 3 nephews, Glenn Darrell Wilhoite, George Spivey and Dean Nickell. Della is...

Delores L. "Dee" Strehle

Delores L. "Dee" Strehle

Jan 6, 2017

Strehle, Delores Lucille, “Dee,” aged 88, passed surrounded by friends and family on Friday, January 6, 2017. Delores was born in Rubyville, Ohio to the late Virgil and Eva Madeline (Wymer) Adams. Delores was married for 66 years to the love of her life, Raymond Strehle (“Deep”). She is preceded in death by Raymond, as well as her brothers: Charles...

George D. Petrosky

George D. Petrosky

Jan 2, 2017

Petrosky, George D. Age 86 of Beavercreek formerly of Kettering passed away Jan. 2, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born Sept. 1, 1930 in Dayton to the late Margaret and Alex Petrosky. He was a graduate of Stivers High School and The University of Dayton. George started a long and varied career with...

Margaret A "Maggie" Zimmer

Margaret A "Maggie" Zimmer

Jan 1, 2017

Maggie Zimmer, age 68, born Margaret A. Traynor in Dayton, Ohio on September 25, 1948, died January 1, 2017, after fighting a courageous battle with an aggressive breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. Traynor and Margaret J. Traynor. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Paul E. Zimmer and by four children...

Thomas C. "Doc" Waitzman

Thomas C. "Doc" Waitzman

Dec 30, 2016

WAITZMAN, Dr. Thomas C., “Doc”, age 68 of Kettering passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. He was born on November 26, 1948 in Dayton to the late, Charles and Bertha (Trimbach) Waitzman. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Karen (Englert) Waitzman; children, John (Tosha) Waitzman, Jennifer (Tim) Price, Megan (Ward) Lawson; grandchildren Sidney Price, Logan...

Dolores V. "Dee" Rau

Dolores V. "Dee" Rau

Dec 29, 2016

Rau, Dolores V., age 92, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Dolores, or “Dee”, as she was known to family and friends, made her life’s work her love for and devotion to her husband and children. A lifelong resident of the Dayton area, Dee graduated from St. Anthony Grade School and Julienne High School, after which...

Eugene T. "Gene" Schamel Sr.

Eugene T. "Gene" Schamel Sr.

Dec 28, 2016

SCHAMEL, Sr., Eugene T. (Gene) Age 86, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born to Robert J. & Ludwina F. (Bergman) Schamel on April 6, 1930. Gene was a proud member of the Chaminade High School class of 1948. After graduation, he organized many reunions & functions that promoted a strong bond with the “Men of...

Winifred R. "Winnie" Turner

Winifred R. "Winnie" Turner

Dec 23, 2016

Turner, Winifred R., “Winnie”, age 94, passed away Friday December 23, 2016. Mrs. Turner was a resident of St. Leonard Center in Centerville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert A. Tuner, and a son, Ted Turner. Winnie is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles & Peggy Turner; seven grandchildren, William, Josh, David, Tina, Debbie, Ted, and...

Joseph M Prevish

Joseph M Prevish

Dec 16, 2016

PREVISH, Joseph M., age 86 of Centerville, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. He was born on July 30, 1930 in Ambridge, PA to the late, Joseph J. and Marian (Holesh) Prevish. Also preceding him in death are grandson Emmanuel Zientko and brother Thomas (Judy) Prevish. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marjorie (Mertz)...

Joan Westendorf

Joan Westendorf

Dec 12, 2016

Westendorf, Joan M., age 86, of Centerville, passed away Monday December 12, 2016. Mrs Westendorf was a graduate of Julienne High School. During her working career, she worked for the Board of Elections and then later for the Clerk of Courts in the Civil Division for the City of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and...

Gerald E. "Jerry" Beach

Gerald E. "Jerry" Beach

Dec 11, 2016

Beach, Gerald Eugene “Jerry”, age 66, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday December 11, 2016. Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969-1973. He was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan, and dearly loved his family and being an uncle to his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Jeanette Beach. Jerry is survived...

James P. O'Brien

James P. O'Brien

Dec 7, 2016

O’Brien, James age 86 of Kettering passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Jim was an Industrial Abrasives Sales Representative with 3M Company for 36 years. He was a 3-sport athlete at Whitefish Bay High School (WI), played football for Marquette University where he was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity. He also served as a Naval...

Victoria L Przybylowicz

Victoria L Przybylowicz

Dec 7, 2016

Przybylowicz, Victoria L., age 98 of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Victoria is survived by nieces Phyllis Edsall and Mary (Earl) Stratford, and several other nieces , nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Road, Centerville. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. at...

Harry F Finke Jr

Harry F Finke Jr

Dec 4, 2016

Harry F Finke, Jr., native Daytonian passed on December 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia Halpin Finke in 1985, his son Andrew, his parents Harry F and Hildegarde Finke, his sisters Dorothy Westbrock, Ruth King, Janet Russell, brothers Robert J Finke, R Peter Finke. He is survived by his wife Carol Schneider Finke, children...

Joseph A. "Tony" Lestingi

Joseph A. "Tony" Lestingi

Dec 3, 2016

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Lawrence E. "Larry" Garman

Lawrence E. "Larry" Garman

Dec 1, 2016

GARMAN, Lawrence E. “Larry”, age 76 of Dayton, lost his courageous battle against cancer. He passed away peacefully Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7:05am. He was born in Dayton to the late, Lawrence B. and Helen (Nagy) Garman. Also, preceding him in death was his wife Shirley Ann Crecelius, and wife Leona Garman; sister, Patricia Winkle. He is survived by...

Gerald W. "Jerry" Moorman

Gerald W. "Jerry" Moorman

Nov 26, 2016

Moorman, Gerald “Jerry” William, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday November 26th, 2016 in Kettering, Ohio. Jerry was born on August 27th, 1931 to John Reuben and Florentine (Sutter) in Dayton, Ohio. He went to school at St. Mary’s Class of 45 and Chaminade Catholic School Class of 49 and attended the University of Dayton. He joined...

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