May 4, 2019

BAUMANN, Richard Howard (Dick, The Director), age 88, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Dick was born on June 8, 1930 in Niagra Falls, NY to Howard and Helen (Chapman) Baumann. Dick was a graduate of the Army ROTC Program at Clarkson University and served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. After his service Dick went...

May 2, 2019

Topper, Mary Bromage, 88, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Stuart, FL, died on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Mary was born March 20, 1931 in Detroit, MI, and spent her childhood years in Hinsdale, IL. A devout Catholic, she graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1949 and Brown University in 1953. She was an accomplished seamstress and also enjoyed knitting,...

Apr 30, 2019

LEIST, Richard “Dick”, age 85, passed away April 30, 2019. Dick was born on November 17, 1933 to Edward W. & Estella M. (York) Leist in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and the University of Dayton. Dick served as a medic in the U. S. Army post Korean War, stationed in California and Germany. He worked in...

Apr 29, 2019

BACK, Wilma Louise (Shively), age 98, previously of Oakwood, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. Wilma was born to John H. Shively and Dorothy (Elise Gerstner) on May 10, 1920 in Dayton, OH. She graduated from Steele High School in 1938. She graduated from Denison University in 1942 where she was on the Fencing Team and a sorority member...

Apr 26, 2019

THATCHER, Janet N., age 79, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. Janet was born on May 7, 1939 to the late George and Margaret Duncan, in Isle of Arran, Scotland. She and her family came to America when she was 18 years old but always remained proud of her Scottish heritage. Janet worked for the city of...

Apr 22, 2019

MANZO, Frank M., age 50, of Kettering, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 22, 2019. Frank was born on July 5, 1968 in Dayton, OH to Michael and Juanita (Vancil) Manzo. He graduated from Kettering Fairmont High School. Frank worked as a heavy machine operator for many years. He was a loving son, brother, and friend...

Apr 21, 2019

BRODERICK, Robert Joseph “Bob”, age 79, of Washington Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Bob was born to the late Eugene P. and Albina (Sue) (nee DeMartino) Broderick on December 10, 1939 in Troy, NY. He graduated from Lansingburgh High School in Troy, NY, and received a B.S. degree from the Ohio State University. He taught high school...

Apr 20, 2019

PARKER (Jones), Beverly Jo was born on September 24, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana and passed away on April 20, 2019 in Centerville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Wilburn E. & Jo Katherine H. (Pringle) Jones as well as her former husband Terry R. Parker. BevyJo is survived by her sons, Jason T. Parker (Laura R. Humphrey)...

Apr 19, 2019

ADAIR, Mary Lou (Overhuls), age 96, of Xenia passed away peacefully at home, Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born in Norwalk, Ohio, attended Denison University and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science from the College of Nursing and Health at University of Cincinnati. She moved to Xenia, Ohio in 1950 with her first husband, Dr. Richard Kelly. In 1964,...

Apr 19, 2019

Brianna Ashley Salo, age 19, of Centerville, OH, lost her fight with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) on Friday, April 19th, 2019. Brianna graduated with honors from Ohio Virtual Academy where she received an award for Excellence in Technology. She was a sophomore at the University of Florida, majoring in the computer science program online. Brianna made the Dean’s list every...

Apr 17, 2019

Kaylor-Robbins, Mary Blanche, 93, of Show Low, AZ, formerly of Vandalia, OH passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019. She was born in Sciotoville (Portsmouth), OH on June 1, 1925 to the late Thomas J. and Flora Ferguson. Mary was a talented seamstress and painted landscape portraits as a hobby. She was a loving mother of four and loyal friend of...

Apr 10, 2019

BARKIMER, Audrey A., age 84, of Kettering, OH, passed on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019. Audrey was born on January 17, 1935 in Findlay, OH to the late Harry R. and Zelma P. (nee Loveridge) Misamore. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Misamore; and three sisters, Mildred Fry, Evelyn Arnold, and Marilyn Smith. She is survived by one...

Apr 9, 2019

PETERSEN, Barbara D., 79, of Centerville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019. She was born November 10th, 1939 in Elgin, Illinois to Kenneth and Irene (Bazsali) Parry. She was a graduate of Elgin High School in 1957. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether gardening, hiking, fishing, camping, backpacking, skiing, or playing tennis and golf. She loved all animals,...

Apr 8, 2019

DROZD, Donald J., age 69, of Oakwood, OH passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 as a result of a bicycle accident. Don was born on August 6, 1949, in Chicago, IL, to Casimir and Frances Drozd. One of his favorite sayings was “Enjoy Life!” and that is exactly what he did. After graduating from high school he attended college at...

Apr 7, 2019

MALOGORSKI, Steve, age 98, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Steve was born to the late George and Rozalia Malogorski on December 17, 1920 in Kutina, Croatia. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WWll and retired after 30 years from General Motors. Steve was a long time member of St. Charles and member of...

Apr 3, 2019

GIAMBRONE, Letitia, age 103, of Oakwood, passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2019. Letitia was born in Italy on June 24, 1915. She was an ambitious, successful entrepreneur who owned her own delivery service, coin operated laundromat, and numerous rental properties. She was savvy, and smart, and quick witted in her youth. Letitia even negotiated with the teamster union bosses...

Apr 2, 2019

NELSON, Rita Marie, age 77, of Centerville, OH passed away on April 2, 2019. Rita was born on April 30, 1941 in Pina, IL. She worked for Sears and Elder Beerman for 23 years as a bill collector. Rita enjoyed decorating, cooking for her beloved family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is preceded in death...

Apr 1, 2019

Mar 27, 2019

OLSON, Carolyn S., age 80, of Washington Twp, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Carolyn was born on May 23, 1938 in Gallipolis Ferry, WV to the late Billy and Goldie Gearhart. She was a surgical nurse with Shaffer, Clark and Kalnins and later worked for Kent Scholl, MD. Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Orvis...

Mar 26, 2019

GRIFFITH, Cynthia (Cindy), 60 of Centerville, OH passed away Tuesday, March 26 at Hospice of Dayton. She spent her last day surrounded by family with Bruce Springsteen playing in the background. Cindy was born April 11, 1958. She was a 1976 graduate of Centerville High School where she met the love of her life, Danny. They married in 1977, residing...