Obituaries

Marilee Faust Oberheu

Marilee Faust Oberheu

Aug 27, 2013

Celebration of Life Marilee Faust Oberheu August 1, 1936 – August 27, 2013 Kiawah Island, SC - Marilee Faust Oberheu, age 77, passed away peacefully at home following a long and courageous journey with vascular dementia – a disease that took her life but never her smile, sense of humor or her kind and gentle spirit. She was born Mary...

Evelyn A. Homan

Evelyn A. Homan

Aug 23, 2013

Homan, Evelyn died peacefully Friday, August 23, 2013 at her home where she had been cared for by her devoted and loving husband, William V. Homan. Together, they faced years of Alzheimer’s with dignity and grace. They gratefully acknowledge the long and loving service of her caregivers; Rena’, Alicia, Maria, Christye, Billy Jo, Dr Jinyun Wu, and Vitas Hospice. Evelyn...

Jean K. Kirst

Jean K. Kirst

Aug 23, 2013

Kirst, Jean K. (nee Begley), passed away Friday August 23, 2013 at Bethany Village where she was a resident. Jean was born December 23, 1920 to Michael and Anna Margaret Begley in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers and sisters: Marguerite Begley, Alice Begley Moss, Michael Begley, Dorothy Begley Coleman, Mary Begley and John...

Elaine Klenke

Elaine Klenke

Aug 21, 2013

KLENKE (nee O’Brien), MARGUERITE ELAINE, age 91 of Dayton passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Marvin Joseph Klenke; parents: Ora E. and Beatrice O’Brien, great-grandchild, Kaylan and close 1st cousins: Vivian Snell and Delores Bowen. Elaine is survived by her children: Susan Klenke, Robert Klenke and Joyce (Scott) Dunham;...

Douglas J. Dodson

Douglas J. Dodson

Aug 17, 2013

Dodson, Douglas John, age 55, of Washington Township, passed away Saturday August 17, 2013, peacefully at Kettering Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Doug was an entrepreneur and enjoyed his various dealings including design and construction, telecommunications consulting and sales. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force. Doug was preceded in death by his father –in-law and...

Mary Helen Justice

Mary Helen Justice

Aug 17, 2013

JUSTICE, MARY HELEN, age 80 of Kettering passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents: George and Loraine Justice. Mary is survived by her sisters: Mildred Ratliff and Patricia Staup; brothers: William Justice and Robert Justice and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 22nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Westbrock Funeral...

Donald W. Dobbs

Donald W. Dobbs

Aug 16, 2013

DOBBS, Donald W. age 89 of Xenia passed away Friday August 16, 2013. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Don (Toni) of Xenia, Gary (Beverly), Alan Dobbs of Xenia; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Marcus Murray of CO; eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Memorial services will be...

Matthew Venetos

Matthew Venetos

Aug 9, 2013

VENETOS, MATTHEW A., age 84 of Centerville passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents: Frieda and Nicholas Venetos. Matthew is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley (nee Lave); children: Karen (Dan) Yahle, Mark (Diane) Venetos, Blake Venetos, Matt Venetos, Brad (Laura) Venetos and Brenda (Kent) Dimbath; grandchildren: Megan, Benjamin, Alexandra,...

William Lipscomb

William Lipscomb

Aug 2, 2013

LIPSCOMB, William Michael age 13, of Riverside, passed away Friday August 2, 2013 at Children's Medical Center. William was preceded in death by many family members. He is survived by his loving parents, Amy Davis and Michael Lipscomb, his sister, Gabriella; two brothers, Nicholas and Timothy; maternal grandparents, Walt & Beverly Davis; paternal grandfather, William "Bill" Lipscomb; uncles, Walt Davis,...

George Mischler

George Mischler

Aug 1, 2013

MISCHLER, George A. age 81 of Centerville passed away Thursday August 1, 2013. George was a graduate of Chaminade High School. He was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Gaeke and a brother, Charles. George is survived by a sister, Mary Margaret; cousin's, Rebecca, Russell Morgann and Virginia Cooper; nieces and nephews, Thomas Mischler, Barbara Martin, Theresa Brooks, Herbert...

Gratia Must

Gratia Must

Aug 1, 2013

Must, Gratia Darlene (Haughey), peacefully left her children, family and friends to join husband, Kevin Phillip, and son, Eric Mitchell, as well as her parents, Dwight and Vera, and numerous family and friends in a better place. Born in Hamilton, IN. on July 25, 1937. She was a cheerleader and basketball player for Hamilton High School, graduating in 1955. Gratia...

Evelyn Brinkman

Evelyn Brinkman

Aug 1, 2013

BRINKMAN, Evelyn Mae (nee Zimmer) Age 86, of Centerville, died August 1, 2013. She was born in Dayton, OH on September 9, 1926 to John and Matilda (Volk) Zimmer. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent J Brinkman, 2009, parents and sister Marlene (Zimmer) Brinkman. Evelyn was also preceded by sisters-in-law Mary Margaret Zimmer, Wanda Brinkman and brother-in-law...

James Lawler

James Lawler

Jul 31, 2013

LAWLER, JAMES B., age 79 passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Ann Lawler. James is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Lawler; children: Kim (Gary) Cooley, Mike (Pam) Lawler and Jim (Cathy) Lawler; grandchildren: Jamie, Sydney, Joe, Kate, David and Sarah and many loving friends. James belonged to...

Martha Orendorf

Martha Orendorf

Jul 26, 2013

ORENDORF, Martha J. age 92 of Dayton passed away Friday July 26, 2013. Martha is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Mike Tullis of Mason, OH; two sons: Tommy of Miamisburg and Dan (Kathy) of TN; grandchildren: Adam (Trish), Eric Tullis, Harrison (Katie), Molly, Ryan (Avery) Orendorf, Kara...

Helen Lowry

Helen Lowry

Jul 24, 2013

LOWRY, Helen M. age 87 of Kettering passed away Wednesday July 24, 2013. Helen is preceded in death by her husbands Bill Harman, John "Jack" Lowry and a grandchild, Jesse Lowry. She is survived by two sons and two stepsons, Dan (Patti) Harman, Chris (Monna) Harman, Pat (Jeni) Lowry, Kevin (Jeanie) Lowry; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and numerous devoted...

Richard Snyder

Richard Snyder

Jul 17, 2013

SNYDER, RICHARD "Dick" L., age 69 passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 after a lengthy illness in Kissimmee, FL. He served in the United States Air Force and is a Vietnam Veteran. He worked for LTV Steel for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Patricia A. Snyder; 2 children: Arthur (Dolores) Kramer and Holly (Ben)...

Kenneth Feller

Kenneth Feller

Jul 9, 2013

Feller, Kenneth M. 64, of Pleasant Hill, OH, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2013. Ken was born in Connersville, IN on May 20, 1949. He was the son of Warren and Judy Feller. He graduated from Cambridge High in 1967 and received a B.A. in Psychology and Art from Indiana University in Indianapolis, IN in 1974 and a Masters...

Kenneth Shelton,

Kenneth Shelton,

Jul 3, 2013

SHELTON,SR., KENNETH E., age 83 of Sugarcreek Township passed away at home Wednesday, July 3, 2013 after suffering 43 long courageous years with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born July 16, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Minnie Shelton; step-mother, Marie Shelton; sister, Doris Boland and brother, Don Shelton. Ken shared 61...

H. Wood

H. Wood

Jun 29, 2013

WOOD, H. Joseph Jr., age 77 passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013. Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rosemary Winner Wood and his sister Patricia Wood. He is survived by his daughters Beth (Rodney) Dabagian, Kathy (Mike) Drury, and Kim (Phil) Nassmacher; his sons Jeff (Kathy), John (Beth), and Jim (Marylou) Wood; 16 grandchildren Hannah, Samantha, Annie,...

James Stuart

James Stuart

Jun 29, 2013

Stuart, James M., Jr., 5/2/26 – 6/29/13. Of Lady Lake, FL., formerly of the Dayton Area. Mr. Stuart was a United States Navy veteran where he proudly served in WWII aboard the USS Franklin, an aircraft carrier which was attacked and nearly sunk in the Pacific Ocean. During his working career his employment consisted of jobs at McCalls, Dayton Power...

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