Obituaries

May 24, 2011

GACCETTA, Joseph Michael, age 77, of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Joe is preceded in death by his parents Alfonso and Sylvia Gaccetta; his wife Linda Gail of 45 years; and his sister Marianne McKinney. He is survived by his daughter Mindy (Joe) Liechty; grandchildren Joey and Savannah Liechty; brother Michael Gaccetta; and many nieces and nephews. Joe...

May 24, 2011

CADEAU, Vivian M., age 84, of Oakwood, passed away on Tuesday May 24, 2011. Vivian was a proud Canadian born in Hamilton, Ontario. She met her husband, T. Theodore (Ted) Cadeau, while working as an assistant to a sales manager. Together they built a loving home for their five children. Vivian was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. She...

May 22, 2011

ULRICH, Arline, age 91 of Bellbrook, passed away on Sunday, 22nd of May at her son's residence in Bellbrook, OH. She was a graduate of Stivers High School. Arline was active in Delta Theta Chi sorority for over 63 years. She retired from Woodley Development after many years of service. Arline and Phil volunteered for Kettering Hospital for 24 years....

May 21, 2011

WEAVER, Evelyn Margaret, age 101 of Springboro, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Evelyn graduated from Brookville High School and was a 65 yr. member of First Baptist Church in Dayton and "the Chatter Club", a group of high school friends. Evelyn was a strong, caring and social women who loved her family and home. Preceded in death by...

May 16, 2011

WAKER, Sr., Howard K., age 83, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Howard graduated from ChaminadeJulienne High School. Howard was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1956. He was a manager of a grocery store for many years and then retired from Commonwealth/Monumental Life Insurance Company. Howard was a long time member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church...

May 14, 2011

WALTON, Aylene Frances, age 82, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents William Harmon and Pearl Greenlee; daughter Valerie Foley; sisters Beulah Cox and Jewel Cash; and son-in-law Douglas Parlett. Aylene is survived by sons Donald (Karen) Craycraft, Ronald (Beth) Craycraft; daughter Sharon Burton; grandchildren Karrie (Sasha) Sevo, Kimberlee (Todd) Henry, Scott Craycraft,...

May 14, 2011

TURNER, Kathryn J. "Kay" (nee Konnert), died Saturday, May 14, 2011 suddenly and unexpectedly just short of her 92nd birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Dan Turner. Kay is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Turner Neiman and Cheryl Turner both of Dayton; two granddaughters, Hilary Turner-Woolley of Augusta, GA and Meredith Turner-Woolley of Chicago,...

May 13, 2011

MIRRE, Kenneth Carl, age 59, of Kettering, passed away at home. Kenneth graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from Wright State University and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He played guitar and was a member of the band 'December's Children' in the 1960's. Preceded in death by his parents Carl H. Mirre and Wanda J. Riggs;...

May 13, 2011

MANKER, Marvin Richard, age 68, formerly of Kettering, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was a graduate of Fairmont High School and attended the University of Dayton and Wright State University. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and worked as a map maker for the Corps of Engineers. Marvin was a past Sergeant in Arms at the...

May 11, 2011

RAWSON, Julia Marie, age 63, of Norman, OK., and resident of Dayton from 1978 till 2004, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Julia was a sales manager for jewelry and a volunteer with the Elections Board. She was a very loving, giving, funny and spunky woman who loved her family dearly. Preceded in death by her parents William Monroe and...

May 11, 2011

May 9, 2011

DURRENBERG, Helen Margaret, age 92, of Kettering, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011. Helen was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she volunteered for VBS programs and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Detroit, Michigan. She enjoyed playing cards, tending her flowers and gardening and sewing. Preceded in death by her...

May 8, 2011

RIEBE, Charles Herbert, age 76, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011. Charles graduated from Youngstown University and proudly served his country in the US Navy. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and retired from Frigidaire as a CPM after 35 yrs. of loyal service. Charles was a wonderful and funny man whom everyone...

May 8, 2011

KRITZER, James V., age 56, of Dayton, died May 8, 2011 at the Dayton VA Hospice after a long illness. Jim was born December 18, 1954, in Adrian, Michigan, the beloved second son of Robert and Jean Kritzer. Preceded in death by his brother Jack, May 25, 1975. Jim is survived by his parents Robert and Jean Kritzer; two daughters...

May 6, 2011

WOOD, Evelyn Delores, age 89, of Kettering, passed away Friday, May 06, 2011. Evelyn worked for many years as a secretary for the Dayton Chief of Police. She was a compassionate, generous woman who loved animals, holidays, shopping, time on the boat and her family. Evelyn was like a mother to all of her nieces and nephews, whom she loved...

May 5, 2011

NURRENBROCK, Wanda, age 93, of Washington Twp., passed away Thursday, May 05, 2011. Wanda was a long time resident of Dayton and attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She worked in the retail business for many years and was a volunteer for the Democratic Party. Preceded in death by loving her husband, Leo; brothers Bill and Julius Krozek; and great-grandchild Shane...

May 4, 2011

LANDIS, Donna Weeks, age 84, long time resident of Dayton, OH, passed away on May 4, 2011 at Maples Nursing Center in Wrentham Mass. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert G. Landis and an infant son, Herbert "Scott" Landis. Born August 17, 1926 in Montgomery County to the late Earl and Sylvia Weeks, she graduated from Lost...

May 3, 2011

HILDERBRAND, Jesse Milphard, Jr. age 65 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Jesse was a US Army Veteran who proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley and their children The family respectfully omitted funeral services. Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US...

May 2, 2011

GLYNN, Joseph Edward, age 73, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011. Born June 8, 1937 to William F. Glynn and Adel Catherine Kratz. Preceded in death by his parents; wife Nancy; 3 brothers, Paul, Bill and Mike and sister, Adel Hughes. He is survived by 2 sisters; Catherine Gabriel and Louise Espy. Sons David (Vicki), John (Tammy);...

May 2, 2011

BRUBAKER, Olive Bradford, age 80 of Tipp City, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011. Born in Dayton, Ohio, Olive graduated from Oakwood High School in 1949, Monticello Jr College in 1951 and Ohio University in 1953 with a degree in Elementary Education. Olive taught in Dayton, Ohio for 7 years. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi National...