Obituaries

Aug 15, 2015

GRAMANN, Joan Lee (nee Stuemer) age 83 of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015. She was born in Dearborn, MI on September 30, 1931, moved to Cincinnati as a teen, and lived in Kettering to start a family. Joan decided she wanted to be a nurse at age 42, and proceeded to graduate with honors from Sinclair School...

Aug 14, 2015

YANKO, William Harry, age 96, of Kettering, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015. He was born January 6, 1919 to the late Alec and Helen Yanko. William earned his Bachelor's degree from Geneva College and PhD from Penn State, both in chemical engineering and worked in fertilizer manufacturing research and development. He attended Fairhaven Church and did volunteer work for...

Aug 12, 2015

VINSON, Wallace, G. "Wally", age 88 of Kettering, Ohio, passed away August 12, 2015. Wally was born November 29, 1926, in Depoy, Kentucky, to the late Newman and Marjorie Vinson. He worked 25 years for NCR, and 10 years with Frigidaire and General Motors as a Maintenance Supervisor. Wally served his country during WWII on Destroyer Escort #681 in the...

Aug 10, 2015

Beth Prottengeier Ireland, age 89, passed away on August 10, 2015, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her older brother and sister-in-law, Maurice (Bud) and Marian Prottengeier; three sons and their wives, Jeff and Ellen, Scott and Kim, and Steve and Jean; five grandchildren, Elizabeth (and Jimmy Squibb), Olivia, Jerame, David and Patrick and numerous nieces and nephews....

Aug 6, 2015

PORTER, Walter A., age 91, a native Daytonian, died on August 6, 2015. Mr. Porter was a 1941 graduate of Fairmont High School. He attended the University of Cincinnati, receiving degrees in Engineering (1948) and Law (1949). He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and was past president of its Delta Lambda Chapter at the University of Cincinnati....

Aug 5, 2015

HUMAN, Mabel N., age 89, of Dayton, OH passed away on August 5, 2015 at WoodGlen Alzheimer's Community. She was born on August 23, 1925 in Louisville, KY to the late Bennett and Helen (Simmons) Vernon. Mabel retired from Kettering Medical Center in 1990 after working for 18 years in the Medical Records Department. She adored her family and enjoyed...

Aug 4, 2015

WELLS, Geraldine, age 75 of Washington Township, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015. She was born December 10, 1939 in Northampton, MA, to the late Austin and Tille (Montwill) McKenna. Geraldine graduated from Northampton High School, Massachusetts in 1957. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Wells; son, Scott Wells; and daughter, Kim Coggin. Geraldine is survived by...

Aug 3, 2015

KETTLER, Earl Cornelius, age 93, of Centerville, passed away on August 3, 2015. He was born on September 7, 1921 at home in Deerfield, Kearny County, Kansas to August J. Kettler, Jr. and Meta Penner Kettler. He was in the pre-ministerial program September 1936 - May 1942 at St. John's Academy and College, Winfield, Kansas. He received the Master of...

Aug 1, 2015

Jul 28, 2015

GRONER, John William, age 91, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He was born on January 3, 1924 to the late Clyde and Irma Groner. John proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps in Okinawa, Japan during WWII. He was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed woodworking and building model trains and railroads. He graduated from Lakewood...

Jul 27, 2015

THIELE, Howard N. Jr. age 85, beloved husband of "Lonnie" was called home by Jesus, leaving us with many cherished memories. Howard was a very respected, sincere and considerate man and a valued member of the community. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard N. and Irma L. Thiele of Oakwood. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jul 26, 2015

ROBINSON, Martha G. age 85, of Centerville, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was born on September 4, 1929 in Harrodsburg, KY to the late Oscar and Bessie Gortney. Martha graduated from the University of Dayton in 1965 and also attended Eastern Kentucky State Teacher's College, Miami University and Wright State University. She went on to teach at...

Jul 23, 2015

WELLS, Millard Edward, age 88, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Otterbein Senior Care Center. He was born in Clinton, Iowa on April 3, 1927 to the late David Edward and Anna Wells. Millard grew up on the family farm and maintained a lifelong interest in the farm and Whiteside County. Millard was a devoted father...

Jul 23, 2015

PEPPARD, Nancy H., age 85, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2015. Nancy was born to the late Preston and Mary (Brew) Hayward on January 1, 1930 in Leominster, MA. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Wayne. Nancy is survived by daughter, Cindy (Thomas McCarthy) McCarthy and son, Keith Peppard along with grand-daughters, Melissa...

Jul 19, 2015

SINGLA, Dr. Ramesh Kumar, age 69, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1946 in India to the late Babu Ram and Shanti Devi. Dr. Singla worked for over 35 years as an ophthalmologist and was a trustee of the Hindu Temple of Dayton. He is survived by...

Jul 18, 2015

MOODY, Nancy B., age 85, of Washington Township, passed away Saturday, July 18 at the Brighton Gardens Assisted Living facility. Born in Rome, New York, October 7, 1929, Nancy loved art, the theater, music, the ocean, academics, poetry, and most of all, people. A loving mother and devoted wife of 62 years, Nancy's exuberant, caring and gracious nature uplifted the...

Jul 18, 2015

Jul 17, 2015

DeVITO, William "Bill" Joseph, age 62, of Centerville, OH, departed peacefully on July 17, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bronx, New York to his wonderful parents, Vito and Grace (nee Rizzo), who preceded him in death. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years and best friend, Margie, his cherished children, Ginny (Matt...

Jul 15, 2015

DOORE, Jack Eugene, Jr., age 48, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Jack was born on October 15, 1966 in Decatur, IL. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Kristin; daughter, Emmalei Doore; son, Sean Doore; parents, Jack E. and Carol (nee Coughlin) Doore, Sr.; brother, Tom Doore and numerous cousins, aunts and...

Jul 14, 2015

WURTZBACHER, Elizabeth "Ann", age 80, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at home. Ann was born to the late Charles and Jane (nee Grice) Stoltz on January 25, 1935 in Wilmington, OH. She graduated from Wilmington H.S. in 1952 and attended Miami University. Ann was a 50 year member of Eastern Star Belmont Chapter 555 OES...