Obituaries

Norbert E. Rager

Norbert E. Rager

Sep 19, 2015

Rager, Norbert E., age 86 passed Saturday September 19, 2015 at his home. Norbert was a Veteran of Korea and retired after 35 years of service as a Truck Driver with the City of Dayton. He is survived by his loving wife Emma Vera; Son Norbert E Rager Jr, and daughter-in-law Elaine; Daughter Cathy Caupp and son-in-law Barry. He had...

Ronald Q. Sano

Ronald Q. Sano

Sep 15, 2015

Sano, Ronald Q., age 70, of Centerville passed away Tuesday September 15, 2015. Ron retired from GM after 30 dedicated years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Bob; two nieces, Kathy and Kelly. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila; a daughter, Jennifer Ruid of Tomahawk, WI; a son, Jeff Hawn of Columbus;...

William Henry (Bill) McMann

William Henry (Bill) McMann

Sep 9, 2015

McMann, William Henry (Bill), went to be with his Lord on September 9, 2015. He was born on June 14, 1935, in Cincinnati, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Mamie McMann, of Wayne Twp. (Huber Heights); son Randy; wives Eula and Jocelyn; and sister Dolores. He is survived by his son Michael; brothers: Robert...

Amanda Jo Helmbright

Amanda Jo Helmbright

Sep 9, 2015

Amanda Jo Helmbright was a warrior. Once diagnosed with lung cancer nearly two years ago, Mandy never gave up. She never complained, never got bitter, and always maintained a fierce, optimistic, and cheerful outlook – even after countless treatments, tests, and hospital stays. Mandy’s focus remained, as it always had, on her husband and her three kids. She passed away...

Michael J. Flohre

Michael J. Flohre

Sep 7, 2015

FLOHRE, Michael J., age 59, of Xenia, passed away Sept. 7. Graveside service 11 am, Sept. 11 at Calvary Cemetery. Westbrock FH, Wayne Ave.

Ella Stidham

Ella Stidham

Sep 4, 2015

Stidham, Ella, age 67, of Dayton, passed away Friday September 4, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband, Roger Stidham. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4-7pm at The Westbrock Funeral Home, 1712 Wayne Ave. Graveside Service will be 1:30pm Thursday at Woodland Cemetery.

erend Herbert W. Hoover Sr.

erend Herbert W. Hoover Sr.

Aug 31, 2015

Reverend Herbert W. Hoover, Sr. born to the late M.M. and Elsie Hoover November 19, 1919 went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2015. Herb graduated from Patterson Co-Op High School in 1937 and from Bob Jones University in 1944. He received a Master’s degree in Sacred Music from B.J.U. and became interim Chair of the Fine Arts...

Maria L. De-Soria

Maria L. De-Soria

Aug 31, 2015

De-Soria, Maria L., age 67 of Dayton passed away Monday August 31. Mass of Christian Burial, 12:00 noon Friday, September 4 at St. Mary's Church. Westbrock, Wayne Ave.

Alma C. Holt

Alma C. Holt

Aug 31, 2015

Holt, Alma C., age 92, of St. Leonard Center, passed away Monday August, 31, 2015. Mrs Holt was preceeded in death by her husband, Ralph Holt; a son, Steven Holt; and siblings, Irene Donohoo, Clarence Hohm, Elmer Hohm and George Hohm. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Mary Holt, of Miamisburg; a sister, Dorothy Sprauer; and...

Dolores L. Berger

Dolores L. Berger

Aug 29, 2015

BERGER, Dolores L., age 94, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Aug. 29, 2015 at Brookdale Place of Oakwood. She attended Patterson Cooperative High School. Dolores was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church and a past scout leader. She loved playing cards, square dancing, and golf. She was a dedicated mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her...

Ethel I. Vance

Ethel I. Vance

Aug 27, 2015

VANCE, Ethel, I. (neé Stefanics), age 92, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday August 27, 2015. She was born February 14, 1923 in Leechburg, PA and grew up in Vandergrift, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George. She is survived by her sisters, Charlotte Stefanics and Mary Somogy and her brother Jesse (Mary Louise)...

Jane A. Scheper

Jane A. Scheper

Aug 26, 2015

SCHEPER, Jane A., age 88, passed away August 26, 2015. She was a lifelong native of Dayton. Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Paul Scheper, in 2009; sister Madonna Ruppert, son-in-law Tony Parker and grandson Ryan Parker. She is survived by her daughter Marty and her husband Doug Huss of Morris Plains, NJ; son...

Mary Jane iscoll Burns

Mary Jane iscoll Burns

Aug 22, 2015

Burns, Mary Jane Driscoll, age 92 went to heaven from her home on August 22, 2015. She is survived by her daughter Mary Ann Burns Fitzsimmons and son-in-law Stephen Fitzsimmons; grandsons Robert (Tony) and wife Betty Choi Fitzsimmons, Mark and wife Debbie Bishop Fitzsimmons; great grandchildren Andrew, Elizabeth (Liza,) William (Liam,) and Stephen. Other relatives include sister-in-law Anne Burns Hillenbrand...

Victoria A. Crider

Victoria A. Crider

Aug 22, 2015

Crider, Victoria A., age 66 of Dayton passed away Saturday August 22, 2015. Victoria was a Rehab Sergeant with the City of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Geraldine Forth; two brothers, William and Timothy Forth. She is survived by a step daughter and her husband, Tammy and Frank “Dean” Nelson; sons and daughter-in-laws, Robert...

Margaret E. "Peggy" Gitzinger

Margaret E. "Peggy" Gitzinger

Aug 21, 2015

Gitzinger, Margaret E. “Peggy” (Miles) age 72 of Kettering, passed away Friday August 21, 2015. Peggy was a graduate of Fairmont HS Class of 1961 and had a BS in Dental Hygiene from West Liberty College. She worked five years with a prominent Dentist and was a part time Clinical Supervisor at Sinclair College. She was also the runner up...

Stella Schmid

Stella Schmid

Aug 14, 2015

SCHMID, Stella, (Nonie/Super Nonie),100, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Oak Creek Terrace in Kettering, Ohio, of natural causes. She was born on February 11, 1915 in Springfield, Ohio to Domenico and Giovanina (Barbaresco) Bianco. Predeceased by her husband Anton, her sister Zaira Sellan and brothers Celeste, Richard, Louis and Tony Bianco, she is survived by her only...

Thomas J. Helmers

Thomas J. Helmers

Aug 4, 2015

HELMERS, Thomas J., Age 65, of Moraine, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Tom was a graduate of The Ohio State University and was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence F. Helmers and mother, Eleanor M. Helmers. He is survived by former wife, Mary Jane Helmers, son, Larry (Morgan), grand-daughter, Alise: two sisters, Joan Stoppelman (Tom), Rosemary Rauch (Joe,...

John J. Higgins

John J. Higgins

Aug 2, 2015

HIGGINS, John J. (Jack) passed away August 2, 2015 at the age of 90. He was born August 7, 1924 in Dayton to Charles and Marie Higgins. Jack was a 1942 graduate of Chaminade High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the Elliott Company, a division of Carrier Corp. Jack was a member of Local...

Grant A. Gonzalez

Grant A. Gonzalez

Jul 29, 2015

Gonzalez, Grant A., age 57 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 29 2015. Grant was a millwright with the local 1066, and a member of the American Slovak Club and Polish Club. He was an avid runner who ran for many causes, and recently completed the WPAFB marathon. He is preceeded in death by his parents, Agnes and Raymond Gonzalez,...

William Roger Dees

William Roger Dees

Jul 29, 2015

DEES, William Roger, age 66, of West Chester passed away July 29, 2015. He loved playing table tennis and chess. Roger especially loved his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Barb; children Lori (Justin) Wortylko and Kyle (Meredith) Dees; grandchildren Lucas and Ellie Wortylko, and Aeden Dees as well as many other family and friends. A funeral...

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