Obituaries

John Maynard, Jr.

John Maynard, Jr.

Aug 23, 2024

John Boyd Maynard, Jr., born on June 13, 1958, an avid truck driver and dedicated family man, passed away peacefully at his home on August 23, 2024. John spent his life on the open road, hauling automotive parts across the country. He took immense pride in driving for his family's torque converter companies, where he became a cornerstone of the...

Joseph Anderson

Joseph Anderson

Aug 21, 2024

Joseph Lawrence Anderson Jr. age 81 died after a brief illness on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Joe was born May 27, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio to Joseph L. Anderson Sr. and Mary Louise (Niemann). He attended St. Anthony and Chaminade High School, Enlisted in the US Army, served as a medic for six years including a tour in Viet Nam....

Nancy Meier

Nancy Meier

Aug 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy, who left us peacefully on August 15th, 2024, at the age of 94. She was attended to the end by her devoted husband of 70 years, Thomas J. Meier, and was surrounded by her loving family when she passed.

A lifelong resident of Detroit, Nancy graduated from Our...

Lydia Keys

Lydia Keys

Aug 12, 2024

Lydia M. Keys, age 88 of Centerville, OH passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024 at Kettering Hospital. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Karl and Mary (Buecher) Stockert, received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and worked as an RN for St. Elizabeth Hospital for 35 years. Lydia loved to travel with her late husband, Irvin...

Doramae O'Kelley

Doramae O'Kelley

Aug 10, 2024

Doramae O'Kelley was born in 1931 to the late Ray and Carrie Neaville (Wing) in Beaver, OK and grew up mostly in Sterling, KS. She received her undergraduate degree in education from Sterling College and a Master's in Art History from Michigan State University. Doramae met Jarrell A. O'Kelley at Sterling College and they married in 1952. They had four...

Nancy Spitler

Nancy Spitler

Aug 10, 2024

Nancy A Spitler passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024. She was born in Dayton, OH on November 24, 1949, to Rita and Harold Spitler. She attended Archbishop Alter High School and graduated in 1968. She moved to Indianapolis in 2002 with her mother to be close to her brother Jim and his family.

Nancy loved to take long walks...

Claudette Spanel

Claudette Spanel

Aug 8, 2024

Claudette Jean Spanel, age 89 of Centerville, OH passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 at Kettering Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Claude and Laura Grace (McDermott) McDonald and graduated from Julienne High School. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Peter, her son Joseph...

Evelyn Lion

Evelyn Lion

Aug 6, 2024

Evelyn Lion, a devoted wife and mother known for her impeccable sense of style and love for her family, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on August 6, 2024. She was born on February 20, 1933, in Trinity, KY to the late Harry and Lorene (Bivens) Werline

Evelyn took great pride in ensuring her home was always immaculate and cultivated...

Mildred Ratliff

Mildred Ratliff

Aug 4, 2024

Mildred R. Ratliff, age 86 of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024 at The Oaks of W. Kettering. She was born in Hamilton, OH to the late George and Loraine (Ruhl) Cooper and was attended Church of the Cross in Kettering, OH. Mildred, aka "Granny" loved going out to eat at Cracker Barrel, adored her dogs, but...

Barbara Zimmerman

Barbara Zimmerman

Jul 30, 2024

Zimmerman, Barbara G., age 74, of Kettering, passed away on July 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with dementia. Born on February 1, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI, Barb's journey saw her and her mother eventually settling in Kettering. She attended Fairmont West High School and went on to earn her Nursing Degree from Kettering College of Medical Arts. Barb's distinguished...

Linda Sargent

Linda Sargent

Jul 30, 2024

Linda Ann Sargent, age 59 of Huber Heights passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 30, 2024. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Vernon and Thelma (Stapleton) Sargent and was employed by Meijers Corporation for many years. Linda was a kind lady who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Along with her parents, she...

Josephine Jablinski

Josephine Jablinski

Jul 27, 2024

JABLINSKI, Josephine Helen "Babci Jo", age 96, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Bethany Village. Born January 12, 1928 to Stanley and Sophia (Plonka) Konicki, on the second floor of their butcher shop/home on Brandt St in Old North Dayton. She was the oldest of five children. Jo was a graduate of St. Adalbert Grade School, Kiser HS and...

Patricia Koenig

Patricia Koenig

Jul 26, 2024

Patricia Vance Koenig, age 89 of Centerville, OH passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024 with family by her side. She was born December 6, 1934 on Buckeye Street to the late Jefferson and Lucille Vance and was a lifelong resident of Dayton. Pat graduated from Kiser High School, attended the University of Miami (FL), and later earned an associates...

David Abbott

David Abbott

Jul 25, 2024

David L. Abbott, 87, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather of Tampa, Florida, originally from Kettering, Ohio, passed on Thursday July 25, 2024. He was born on April 23, 1937 in Dayton to the late Alice and Merle Abbott. Raised in Dayton, David graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1955 and went on to General Motors Institute where he...

Caroline Goubeaux

Caroline Goubeaux

Jul 23, 2024

Caroline was born September 14, 1935 to the late Luigi and Marie (Rateni) Marinelli. She was a caring and thoughtful woman who was always thinking of the people in her life. She had a good sense of humor and loved watching the Reds play baseball. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Leo, her son...

Brian Mackie

Brian Mackie

Jul 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the intimely passing of Brian Mackie, a beloved son, brother, and friend, who left this world at the age of 28. Brian's compassionate nature, unwavering love for his family, and dedication to his four-legged companions touched the lives of many. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Beth Mackie, and...

Walter Zimmer

Walter Zimmer

Jul 16, 2024

Walter Patrick Zimmer, age 71 of Dayton, OH passed away at his home on July 16, 2024. He was born in Wauseon, OH to the late Leo and Dolores (Mahon) Zimmer, was a Vietnam Veteran serving in both the US Marine Corps and the US Army. Walt retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base where he worked in the Base...

Jack Thein

Jack Thein

Jul 16, 2024

Jack T. Thein, age 84 of Dayton, OH passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born on October 14, 1939 to the late Vick and Bettie Thein, grew up in Dayton, OH, attended Chaminade Julienne High School, and graduated from the University of Dayton.

Jack was a Life Insurance Salesman and was proud to service his many clients for 53...

John Batista

John Batista

Jul 11, 2024

John Veloso Batista, affectionately known as Popi, was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He passed away peacefully after a short and difficult fight with acute myeloid leukemia, in the early morning of July 11, 2024 at the age of 90 in Westerville,Ohio.

He was born April 18, 1934 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He grew up in...

Susan Klenke

Susan Klenke

Jul 10, 2024

Susan J. Klenke, age 73 of Xenia passed away Wednesday July 10, 2024. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Marguerite (Elaine) Klenke and a brother, Robert. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Scott Dunham, nieces Anna (Nate) Makiewicz, Abbey (Cody) Davidson, Meghan (Steve) Boehmer, nephews Ryan (Sabrina) Dunham, Kyle Dunham (Angela Crouch)...

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