Obituaries
Gayle E. Frank
Dec 25, 2021
Gayle Frank, 86, longtime resident of Grove City, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was a graduate of Capital University, worked as a nurse and then a librarian for Southwest Public Libraries. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jim.Gayle is survived by daughters, Cindy Kazalia, Darlene (Ken) Irwin, and Laura (Mitch) Nault; grandchildren, Gayle...
Diane E. Gintz
Dec 25, 2021
Diane E. Gintz, age 79 of Centerville, reunited with her husband, John Sr. on December 25, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1942 in New York City, NY to the late William and Marguerite (Fachenbach) Million. She is survived by her three children, John Gintz Jr., James (Jenny) Gintz and Dawn Tharp; grandchildren, Ryan, Grace, Alex, Ben and Cooper;...
Joanne K. Gonzalez
Dec 24, 2021
Joanne Katherine Gonzalez passed away on December 24, 2021, in Dayton, Ohio at the age of 72. She was born March 17, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky where she lived most of her life and belonged to St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Joanne graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1966 and studied accounting at Katherine Spalding College (now Spalding University). She worked...
Georgia Juanita Kelly
Dec 24, 2021
Georgia Juanita Powers Kelly, age 89 of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born October 29, 1932 in Hazel, Dickenson Co., VA, the daughter of the late Frances Woods Powers Ross and Carter Powers. She was 2nd eldest of 11 children.Georgia was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, David K....
Mildred Ann Shelley
Dec 24, 2021
Mildred Ann "Mickey" Shelley, age 72, of Dayton, passed away December 24, 2021. She was born November 18, 1949 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Wilfred and Verna Kothman. In addition to her parents, Mickey was preceded in death by her: sister, Mary Lou Berning; brother-in-law: Cyril Brackman; sister-in-law: Rita Kothman; and grand-pup, SteveO.Mickey is survived by her son, Joe...
Linda Audia
Dec 24, 2021
Linda Audia, 79, of Moraine, Ohio, passed away on December 24, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on September 25, 1942 to Ruth Stephens and Clarence Manson. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law Dominic and Mary Audia; sons Timothy and Kevin Audia; and niece Missy Kinderdine. Linda is survived...
Daniel L. Oberer
Dec 24, 2021
Daniel L. Oberer, age 75 of Beavercreek, OH passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Soin Medical Center. He was born December 30, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to Russell and Elizabeth (Mahan) Oberer. He married Betsy Jung Graham on October 20, 2001 in Springfield, OH.Daniel retired from Wright Patterson AFB after 38 years, where he worked as an Aerospace...
C. Diania Collins
Dec 24, 2021
C. Diania Collins, age 73 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on June 4, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Ronald and Ruby "Lois" Hicks.She is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Ivan Robert Collins; father, Ronald Ray Hicks; brother, Rick McPherson; and nephew, Kevin McPherson.Diania...
Robert A. Calcagni "Bob"
Dec 24, 2021
Robert A. Calcagni, "Bob," age 81 of Miamisburg, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born September 11, 1940 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania the son of the late Anthony and Veronica (Duff) Calcagni.Bob is survived by his wife, Renee; children, Terri (Terry) Shade, Tony (Nancy) Calcagni, Tamara (Robbie) Clapper, and Kimberlie Perez; 8 grandchildren: Michelle, Michael,...
Jon L. Rommel
Dec 23, 2021
Jon L. Rommel, age 47, passed away at home on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Jon was born on May 25, 1974 in Kettering, Ohio to Douglas and Jane Rommel. Some of his fondest childhood memories were spent growing up in the heart of Kettering, playing at Wenzler Park and spending summers at the Stroop Road Kettering pool. He attended school...
Brigitte R. Reck "Gitta"
Dec 23, 2021
Brigitte R. Reck, age 93 of Dayton, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born March 18, 1928 in Berlin, the daughter of the late August and Ruth Bringewald. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Bruce, A. Reck (2001) and husband, Walter A. Reck (2012). Brigitte (Gitta) is survived by her...
Maynard A. Stratton
Dec 23, 2021
Maynard A. Stratton, 80, formerly of Waymart, PA and Dunnellon, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 23,2021 in Dayton, Ohio where he was receiving palliative care at the local VA hospital for several months. Widowed at a young age, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol L. (Shaffer) Stratton in 1971. He later married Thelma R....
Timothy James Maloney
Dec 23, 2021
Timothy James Maloney, 65, passed away suddenly December 23, 2021. Tim was born February 10, 1956 to Meta G. and William J. Maloney. Tim was a 1974 Milton Union High School graduate. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, Henry A. and Patricia A. DeMarey; stepdaughter, Lisa Koppin; and beloved sister-in-law Kay Maloney. He is survived by his...
Derek Wayne Whitaker
Dec 23, 2021
Derek Wayne "Dee" Whitaker, age 41, of Dayton, passed away on December 23, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 4, 1980, the son of the late Henry Whitaker and Leona Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Derek "Boogie" Whitaker, Jr.; and his sister, April (the late Rodney) Hartley.Derek is survived by his...
Mary Ann Keininger
Dec 23, 2021
Mary Ann Keininger, age 88, of Dayton, passed away on December 23, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 6, 1933.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Keininger; daughter, Linda Thacker; her son, David Michael Keininger; brothers, David Wetzel and Bobby Wetzel. Mary is survived by her loving daughters, Gladys (Richard) Roach and Teresa (Eddie)...
Chester F. Bauch
Dec 23, 2021
Chester F Bauch "Chet" 90, of Centerville, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 after injuries and complications due to a fall in his home.Chet was born August 25, 1931 to German immigrant parents Fredrick and Liesbeth Bauch. Chet is survived by his wonderful wife of 59 years Betty J Bauch (Jones), daughters Jill (Donnie) Acuff, Jacqui (Mark) Griffith and 4 grandchildren,...
Esther E. Greenewald
Dec 23, 2021
Esther Ellen Greenewald passed peacefully into the presence of her savior, Jesus, before the sunrise of December 23, 2021. She was the eldest of three children born to Paul H. and Alice M. Hanke, nee Daniels, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She graduated from the University of Delaware and The Ohio State University with a Masters of Arts degree in Linguistics....
Kay K. Reed
Dec 23, 2021
Kay K. Reed, age 80 of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born on February 9, 1941 in Greene County, Ohio to the late Robert and Lelia Adams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, John Reed; daughter, Debbie Westray; and her beloved golden retriever,...
Charlene Ann Kowalski
Dec 23, 2021
Charlene Ann Kowalski, age 79 of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on August 31, 1942 in Braddock, Pennsylvania to the late John and Noreen Monroe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Patrick Kowalski; and sister, Sarah Michaels. Charlene is survived by her beloved...
Shirley Lynn Bilyeu
Dec 22, 2021
Shirley Lynn Bilyeu (Miller) 61 passed away December 22, 2021 in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida. She was born August 9, 1960 to the late Carl and Dimple Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Ronnie Miller and sister Donna Miller.Shirley is survived by her loving husband of six years Bradley Bilyeu; step-sons, Micah (Jessica) Bilyeu, and Brandon Bilyeu;...
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