Obituaries

Jan 27, 2024

BIGELOW, Walter Hill "Walt", age 93, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Brookdale of Oakwood. Walt was born to the late Warnie and Estel (Bell) Bigelow in Montgomery, AL on September 24, 1930. 

He served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955, where he worked up the ranks to Staff Sergeant. After serving, he earned his...

Jan 24, 2024

KRUG, Joseph P. “Joe”, age 87, of Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at his residence, joyfully reuniting with his beloved wife, Bobbie, after missing her deeply for 18 years. 

Joe’s abiding faith was the guiding force in his personal, professional and civic life. A 1959 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Joe had a strong devotion to...

Jan 24, 2024

MATHESON, Dennis, age 81, of Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Dennis graduated from Beavercreek High School and worked for many years until he retired from Ferco Tech. He was a member of the Greater Dayton Corvette Club. In his free time, Dennis loved to work on home projects and could be found digital bowling at the...

Jan 21, 2024

Dianne Mae (Kehler) Relick passed away peacefully at Otterbein Springboro SeniorLife Neighborhood on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She resided at Otterbein Lebanon for over 20 years and was an active participant in the Otterbein community and valued advocacy and service.

Dianne was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on April 5, 1929. She was the youngest of the three ‘Kehler girls’ and the...

Jan 20, 2024

SCHALLER, Walter, age 87, of Oakwood, a leading restaurateur and philanthropist, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, with his beloved family by his side. 

Born in Zeneggen, Switzerland, he was 1 of 14 children raised in an alpine village near the Matterhorn. At 20, he served in the Swiss military, but hospitality was always in his heart. Walter trained...

Jan 19, 2024

Vail K. Miller, age 77, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, in his favorite place, the Napa Valley, California, after a beautiful date with his favorite girl, Carol, his wife of 55 years. He relished his retirement, spending time between St Helena/Calistoga, California and Oregonia, Ohio with his family and among his many friends in and around the wine...

Jan 19, 2024

SCHREIER, Barbara Ann, age 76, of Bellbrook, OH, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. Barbara was born on May 20, 1947 to the late Floyd and Mary Ann (Jones) Weaver in New Carlisle, OH. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1965 and made a career as a Case Worker at the Job Center for over 12 years....

Jan 18, 2024

Barry Lee Boltz, age 80, of Xenia, OH, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born on September 29, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan, he was the son of Harry and Mabel Boltz.

Barry spent the majority of his life in the Dayton area after his family relocated when he was young. He attended Stivers High School and graduated in 1962...

Jan 18, 2024

REED, Alan Devon, age 70, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 in Venice, FL. Alan was born on July 30, 1953 in Dayton, OH to the late Walter Burton and Bernice Jane Reed. 



He was a roofer and enjoyed gardening, swimming, arrowhead hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, wood carving, woodworking, and raising chickens and bees. Alan enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Jan 18, 2024

MICHIGAN, Robert J “Mich”, age 84, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Bob was born in Carnegia, PA on March 30, 1939. He was a former member of Memorial Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and Elder. Bob was currently a member of Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church and Varsity D. He earned his Bachelor...

Jan 17, 2024

BERLO, Phyllis Louise (Jones) passed away on January 17, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on October 27, 1927, in Dayton, Ohio, Phyllis was a remarkable woman whose presence touched the lives and hearts of many. 

 

Phyllis was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School. She married LaVergne E. Berlo in 1946. Phyllis had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and an...

Jan 17, 2024

HUBER, Corrine, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Corrine attended Oakwood High School. She then went on to The Ohio State University and then transferred and graduated from Wood Tube-Coburn School in NY City for Fashion Retailing. After graduation she loved to travel and spent a year in Europe as a young adult. After traveling she returned...

Jan 17, 2024

TOON, Louise Ann, age 88, of Centerville, OH, passed away January 17, 2024. Private burial in Valley View Memory Gardens. 

Jan 15, 2024

HUBER, Angelita “Angela” Marie, Age 92, born in Limaror, Cuba on October 18, 1931, passed away lovingly and peacefully with love and great care at her residence in Kettering, OH on January 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amada and Angel Ruiz; sister, Cira Rock (husband David); and son, David C. Huber. Private funeral services...

Jan 14, 2024

DLABAY, Daniel Lee, Jr., age 71, of Kettering, OH, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Daniel was born January 6, 1953 in Canada to the late Daniel and Joann (Ebert) Dlabay. A graduate of Carroll High School, he attended Sinclair Community College and received his Associate’s Degree. Daniel worked in Quality Control, first in Moraine, then moving to Delphi...

Jan 12, 2024

Robert (Bob) Carl Weigand, age 93, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton. Bob was born on May 6, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio to Carl and Trivilla Weigand. After graduating from Stivers High School in 1948, he joined the Naval Reserves. He returned to Dayton and attended the University of Dayton.

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Jan 9, 2024

WEBB, Carol J., age 71, of Kettering, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was born October 17, 1952 in Ashland, Ohio. 

Carol is preceded in death by her mother and father, James McDowell and Autumn (Cline) McDowell; stepmother, Dorothy McDowell; and brother, Theodore “Ted” McDowell. She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Michael Webb; sister,...

Jan 7, 2024

Isaac M. “Ike” Chaney, age 91, of Centerville, OH, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 7, 2024, surrounded by his family.  For the past several years, Ike was a resident of Elmwood Assisted Living of Washington Township and then Sycamore Springs Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (previously Sycamore Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation). 

Ike was born February 18,...

Jan 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Marion James Eley

 

September 29, 1932 - January 7, 2024

 

With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of Marion James Eley, a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many. Born on September 29, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio, Marion was a man of great intellect and kindness, leaving behind a legacy that will forever...

Jan 5, 2024

Franklin "Frank" Lilly, Jr., also known as "The Rose Man," passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the age of 66 in his hometown of Dayton, OH. Born on July 17, 1957, to the late Franklin and Virginia (Fisher) Lilly, Sr., Frank was a beloved member of the community.

 

After graduating from Lima High School, Frank carved out...