Obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

BRIDGES, Billy R., age 73, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Bill was born on May 11, 1949, in Joplin, Missouri to William Myrel Bridges and Mary Ruth Williams Bridges. He graduated from John Mosby Academy in Front Royal, Virginia, and received an AS in Business Administration from Monroe College in Middletown, Virginia.  Bill served as Senior Executive...

Apr 13, 2024

Apr 12, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn E. Bender on April 12th, 2024, at the age of 71, in Dayton, Ohio. Lynn was born on May 2nd, 1952, to Mary and Robert Koogler in Dayton, Ohio. Lynn led a fulfilling life dedicated to education, family, community service, and Ohio State Football.

 

Lynn attended Fairmont East High...

Apr 12, 2024

Stuart, John Parker “JP”, age 65 of Dayton passed away Friday April 12, 2024. He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1976 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture at The Ohio State University in 1980. In addition, he also received a degree in Interior Design from Harrington College of Design. JP was a member of the...

Apr 8, 2024

MAZER, Sally, age 85, of Kettering, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. Sally was born August 18, 1938 in Akron to the late Robert Frank and Dorothy Christine Bloomfield. 

 

She was a virtuous woman who held loyalty, integrity and character in high regard. Sally attended high school, maintaining excellent grades and acting as a majorette. She went on to graduate from Kent...

Apr 4, 2024

NORRIS, Craig L. of Germantown, OH, age 69, passed away on April 4, 2024. Craig was a proud member of the Fairmont East High School class of 1973, where he played first base on the baseball team for his beloved Coach Chapman, and was the favored “sixth man” on the basketball team for Coach Palumbo.  His baseball team was the runner-up...

Apr 2, 2024

ADAMO, Marilyn Ruth, age 87, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, April 2 at the Josephine Memory Care Center at 10 Wilmington Place.  Marilyn is survived by her husband Joseph of 69 years, her children Mary T. (Mark), Joey (Caroline), Judy (Mark), and Tony (Elle). She is also survived by her most beloved grandchildren Evan, Nico, Brandon, Robert, Vincent, Dominic,...

Apr 1, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael T. Stout of Tipp City, who departed from this world to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ on April 1, 2024. Born on November 2, 1990, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Tony Stout and Diane Miller, Michael's journey brought him to Dayton, Ohio, where he blossomed and crafted a...

Mar 31, 2024

STANLEY, John Floyd, age 79, of Kettering, OH, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle Stanley and parents Floyd and Dorothy Stanley.   He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Mary Jon and Mark Peterson; son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter Jim, Cristina and Nicole Stanley; brother and sister-in-law Norman and Vera...

Mar 30, 2024

Donald Lee Mazak, age 77 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township, NJ. He was born in Dayton, OH on March 30, 1947.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, Harold and Vivian Ruth Mazak, and his sister Sandra Marie Breisch.

Surviving are his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Charlotte Allen Mazak; three...

Mar 28, 2024

BERENSON, Sarah Elizabeth, age 37, formerly of Oakwood passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was a graduate of Lake Braddock Secondary School (Burke, VA) in 2005 and attended some graduate classes at Radford University as well as some additional training at Sinclair Community College here in Dayton. She was an office manager for Dr. Hall’s private psychiatry practice...

Mar 26, 2024

SHOCKEY, Peggy, age 75, of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Edgewood of Lucasville. She was born October 30, 1948 in Deablock, Kentucky; the daughter of the late Colba and Velta (Cox) Shockey. Along with her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her nieces, Denise, Gina, and Gloria; nephews, Danny...

Mar 25, 2024

Bruce Ratcliffe passed away on March 25, 2024. Born on May 8, 1949 in Wick, Scotland, Bruce spent most of his life in Hurley, England, a small village outside of Birmingham.  Following his education, he began his career working for the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) in England, where he spent his days and nights ensuring the lights stayed on. After...

Mar 24, 2024

PISKOR, Clara Millie (Meeker), 82, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on March 24, 2024. Clara was born to Kenneth and Ola Meeker on August 27, 1941. After graduating from Loveland High School, she attended Wilmington College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education. While in college, she served as President of the Delta Omega Theta...

Mar 23, 2024

BRIDGES, Vivian M. (nee Asciutto) of Kettering, OH, surrounded by family, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2024 at the age of 94. Vivian was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 23, 1929. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Vivian leaves behind her daughter, Cathy McCoy; sons Michael (Marcia) and Christopher (Lori); and eight grandchildren;...

Mar 22, 2024

KOEHLER, Gerald Dwight, age 79, of Medway, OH passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. Gerald was born to the late Victor and Miriam (Halsey) Koehler on September 10, 1944 in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1962 and went on to serve our country in the U.S. Army. After being honorably discharged in 1966, he...

Mar 22, 2024

Mostashfi, Rouzbeh “Ron” age 82, of Dayton, OH passed away on Friday March 22, 2024. Rouzbeh was born on September 17, 1941 to the late Ali Mostashfi and Badieh Badizadeh in Tehran, Iran. At the age of 21 he came to the United States to continue his higher education where he attended the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and earned...

Mar 21, 2024

LYNCH, Marie (Rice) age 89, completed her journey to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 21st, 2024. Marie was born to Sim and Ora Rice in Hyden, Kentucky. She was one of 11 children.  She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Lynch, her sister Oma, her five brothers Ira Rice, Earl Rice, Homer Rice, Monroe Rice, Lawrence Rice, and...

Mar 21, 2024

COOPER, Martha L., age 79, passed on Thursday, March 21, 2024. She was born October 21, 1944 in Clay County, Alabama; the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Dunaway) Fant. Along with her parents, Martha is preceded in death by her husband, Ray; beloved children, Debra and Ray, Jr.; and brothers, Donald, Jerry, and Gene Fant. She is survived by...

Mar 20, 2024

Groff, Barbara Jane, 76, of Kettering, Ohio, died suddenly on March 20, 2024, saddening all who loved her. She was born in Dayton and baptized at Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she was still a devoted member and had served as a deacon. Barbara was lifelong friends with fellow graduates from Fairmont high school. She earned a BS in Pharmacy from...