Obituaries

Clemens "Jack" Schmitz

Clemens "Jack" Schmitz

Feb 3, 2013

John (Jack) Clemens Schmitz, 77, of Centerville passed away peacefully February 3, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to the late Clemens and Hilda Schmitz, June 11, 1935, in Dayton, Oh. At the time, he was the youngest person in Dayton to receive the Eagle Scout award. Jack graduated from Chaminade High School in 1953 and...

Beatrice Unverferth

Beatrice Unverferth

Feb 3, 2013

Unverferth, Beatrice Z., age 101 formerly of Dayton, of Columbus passed away Sunday February 3, 2013. Beatrice is a member of Holy Angels, St. Mary's Alumni and the U of D Mother's Club. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis H. in 1998 and a son Dr. Donald in 1988. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law,...

Juanita Mills

Juanita Mills

Feb 2, 2013

MILLS, Juanita, age 90, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013 at St. Leonard Living Community. Juanita was an assistant teacher for the Dayton Public Schools for more than 20 years, a charter member of New Day Church SBC, former member of First Baptist Church of Kettering and a founding member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was preceded in...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Jan 26, 2013

SMITH, JERRY ALLEN age 80 passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Katherine Smith, wife, Mary Katherine Smith, daughter, Diane Louise "Annie" Smith and brothers: James Smith and Michael Smith. Jerry is survived by his children: Kathy (J.David) Ruffner, Carol Flowers, Christine (Mark) Grote and Jerry L. Smith; grandchildren: James David...

Paul Poeppelmeier,

Paul Poeppelmeier,

Jan 22, 2013

POEPPELMEIER SR., PAUL S., Age 94 passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian Poeppelmeier and son, Paul S. Poeppelmeier, Jr. Paul is survived by his sons: Thomas (Pat), Roger, Charles (Mary) and William Poeppelmeier; daughter-in-law, Kay Poeppelmeier; grandchildren: Michelle (Karl) Maybury, Michael, Mark (Janet) and Todd (Katie) Poeppelmeier, Ann (Dave) Schneberger, Molly...

Ralph D. Clary

Ralph D. Clary

Jan 19, 2013

CLARY, Ralph D., "Doug" age 50 of Dayton passed away Saturday January 19, 2013. Doug is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Dona. He is survived by his wife, Jackie; four daughters, Alyssa (Jacob) Owens of Cleveland, Rachel Clary of Cleveland, Kaylee Clary of Dayton, Jordyn of Dayton; two sisters, Debbie (Bob) Fitzpatrick of Colorado, Dorene Davidson of...

Howard Neff,

Howard Neff,

Jan 15, 2013

NEFF, Sr., Howard J. age 89 of Centerville passed away Tuesday January 15, 2013. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1942 where he later was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Howard was a Fighter Pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Mr. Neff was the president of Cassano's, Inc for 29 years. Mr. Neff served on...

Richard J. Roll

Richard J. Roll

Jan 13, 2013

ROLL, RICHARD JOSEPH "DICK," age 86 of Kettering, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mathias and Loretta Roll and a grandson, James Roll. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Wanda Roll; children: Polly Roll, Marilou (Tom) Nevius, Julie (Bo) Bilinski, Richard Roll Jr., Pete (Polly) Roll, Greg (Molly)...

Mary Katherine Smith

Mary Katherine Smith

Jan 12, 2013

SMITH, MARY KATHERINE, age 78 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents: Cory and Anna Lemmon and a daughter, Diane Louise "Annie" Smith. Mary is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerry A. Smith; children: Kathy (J.David) Ruffner, Carol Flowers, Christine (Mark) Grote and Jerry L. Smith; grandchildren: James David...

Daniel Klawon

Daniel Klawon

Jan 12, 2013

KLAWON, Daniel Walter age 61 of Dayton passed away January 12, 2013. Dan, a native Daytonian was born on January 26, 1951. He was retired from his successful estate liquidation and antiques business. Dan is preceded in death by his parents; Eugene and Mariann (Mueller) Klawon and an infant brother Timothy Eugene. He is survived by brother, Joseph (Cathy) Klawon...

Mary Bunger

Mary Bunger

Jan 7, 2013

BUNGER, Mary Susan age 71 of Miamisburg passed away Monday January 7, 2013. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, James and Virginia Flynn. She is survived by a daughter, Julie (Frank) Harris of Miamisburg; one beloved grandson, D.J. Harris of Miamisburg; a sister, Patricia Bonfig of Miamisburg; two brothers, Jimmy (Kathy) Flynn of Indiana, John Flynn of Dayton;...

William R. Schomburg

William R. Schomburg

Jan 5, 2013

Schomburg, William Russell, "Bill", age 65, of Dayton, passed away Saturday January 5, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. Bill was a graduate of Stivers High School and was retired from General Motors. He is survived by two sons, Tim and James Schomburg; three grandchildren; a sister, Rita Fitzwater; two brothers, Gary and Eddie Schomburg; and many friends. The family will...

R. Weber

R. Weber

Dec 30, 2012

WEBER, COLETTE R.,age 85 passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Gene" Weber; sisters: Audrey VanOss, Irene Klune, Marie Wolf and Thelma Wells and brothers: John, Eugene, Carl and Walter Roderer. Colette is survived by her son Mark (Patty) Weber; granddaughter, Kimberly (Derrick) DeBorde and numerous nieces and nephews. She was formerly...

Mary Matre

Mary Matre

Dec 28, 2012

MATRE, Mary Jo age 52, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday December, 28, 2012. She was comforted and cared for by her beloved, longtime companion, Dennis Cox, whose devotion for her never waivered during all of their years together. We are grateful to the staff at Lamplight Assisted Living for their compassionate care and to Vitas Hospice for...

Glen Purkey

Glen Purkey

Dec 28, 2012

PURKEY, Glen F. age 95 of Centerville was born March 20, 1917, in Bloomdale, Ohio, son of Harry Orlo Purkey and Bertha Blanch Oberholtzer of Fostoria, Ohio, died December 28, 2012. He graduated from Fostoria High School in 1935 and attended University of Cincinnati School of Engineering, graduating as an Aeronautical Engineer in 1947, after serving the Army Air Corps...

Elizabeth A. Gmeiner

Elizabeth A. Gmeiner

Dec 26, 2012

GMEINER, Betty (Mauch) of Dayton, Ohio. Age 90, went on to sing with a higher choir on December 26, 2012. She is survived by her five children, Kathleen Gmeiner, Mary Sue Gmeiner, Mark (Ruth) Gmeiner, Julie (Ed) Brooks of Illinois, and Tom (Jayne Lachey) Gmeiner; eight grandchildren, Beth Livensperger, Tim Gmeiner, Carolyn Livensperger, Mackenzie Brooks, Catie Gmeiner, Clayton Brooks, Peter...

Wilmer Hinders

Wilmer Hinders

Dec 23, 2012

HINDERS, WILMER A., age 89 passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Hinders; daughter, Judy Hinders Craycraft; great-grandson, Liam Adams; sisters: Virginia Ebbinhaus, Andrea Steineman and Anna Mae Halderman; brothers: Woody and Richard Hinders and a brother-in-law, Paul Schmalstig. Wilmer is survived by his children: Linda (Jake) Freyvogel, Dave (Sharon) Hinders, Janet...

Rodney Adams

Rodney Adams

Dec 21, 2012

ADAMS, RODNEY RAY "ROD", born January 4, 1950, in Salyersville, KY, age 62 passed away suddenly but peacefully at home with wife, Marsha at his side after a year long battle with brain cancer Friday, December 21, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Adams. Rod is survived by his loving wife, Marsha of 37 years; son,...

Betty Ferguson

Betty Ferguson

Dec 18, 2012

FERGUSON, Betty J. (Nausadis) Age 81, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday December 18, 2012. Betty was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Bill and Helen Nausadis. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert J. Ferguson. Betty is survived by her sisters: Margie (Bob) Lucas and Yvonne (Don) Wilson both of...

John Mytro

John Mytro

Dec 18, 2012

MYTRO, John Age 89, of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away December 18, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Virginia (Kren), sister Sophie Rodgers and brothers Nick and Steve. He is survived by brothers Mike and Joe of Cleveland, OH; daughters and sons-in-law: Cynthia and Robert Yasher of Bridgeville, DE, Julienne and Steve Mock of...

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