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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
GROSS, Mary Jane (nee Stolle) Age 76 of Dayton passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012. She is preceded in death by her brother, Ed Stolle. Mary Jane is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Gene; her mother Mary Stolle; and , children: Mike (Joanie) Gross, Anne (Thanh) Lai, Susan (Bob) Godfroid, and Mark (Colleen) Gross; her beloved...
COOGAN, KATHLEEN ANN "KAY", age 86, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael J. Coogan and parents: Martin and Mabel Synnett. She is survived by her daughters: Kathy Coogan, Maureen Coogan, Peggy Gidjunis and Colleen Coogan; sons: Michael (Margaret) Coogan and Patrick Coogan; granddaughters: Allison and Jessica Gidjunis and Anna Coogan;...
MOHR, Dr., James J. age 86 passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. James (Jim) will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughter, Connie Mohr, and sons, Steve Mohr and Bruce Mohr, 3 grandchildren: Hanna, Megan and Jonathan Mohr. Jim is also survived by brothers, Jack (June) Mohr and...
Cashman, Vincent J., age 86, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012. Born and raised in Dayton, Vincent was a graduate of Chaminade High School, the University of Dayton, and earned his Master's degree from Xavier University in 1948. A well-remembered and admired world history teacher at the high school and college level, Vince was preceded in death by his...
Lovetta R. Blanke, 93, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012. Born in Harrisburg, Illinois to Joseph and Rose Dixon November 29, 1919, Lovetta graduated from Harrisburg High School and attended Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Chicago; George Peabody College (Vanderbilt) and the University of Chicago. She joined the Navy as a nurse during World War II and retired as...
KEYES, John Charles (Jack). Age: 90 years. Born in 1922, Jack was the youngest and last surviving child of William A. and Anna (Schwind) Keyes. A lifelong resident of Dayton, he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters. After being honorably discharged from the Army Air Force in 1942, he attended the University of Arizona,...
ROUSE, JOHN C., age 89 passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Rouse. John is survived by his daughters: Patty (Kevin) Breeding and Carol (Jamie) Frush; sons: Tom (Louise) Rouse and Rob (Lee) Rouse; grandchildren: Jonathan Frush, Katie Regan, David Frush, Nicole McEntee, Courtney and Mackenna Rouse, Jack, Ben and Anne...
Henz, Richard E. age 83 of Dayton, passed away suddenly, Saturday December 8, 2012. Richard was a graduate of Chaminade High School and a resident of Fantasy Island for over 20 years at Indian Lake. He had worked at NCR for 27 years and GM for 15. Richard was preceded in death by his Wife, Mary Ann of 55 years;...