Obituaries

Walter Allen "Walt" Doughman

Jan 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Walter Doughman: A Remarkable Life Well-Lived

 

Walter Allen Doughman, a cherished member of the community, passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 86 in Oregonia, OH. Walter was born on December 29, 1937, to the late Stanley Milard and Mary Eva Doughman in Warren County, OH.

 

After graduating from Lebanon High...

Linda Ann Ringels

Jan 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Linda Ann Ringels

March 23, 1953 - January 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Linda Ann Ringels, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Earl Costa and Mary Canto, Linda's journey on Earth came to a close on...

Kathy Ann Sinclair

Jan 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kathy Ann Sinclair, a beloved daughter, mother, and friend. Kathy departed from this earthly realm on January 3, 2024, at the age of 65. She was surrounded by the love of her family as she peacefully transitioned into eternal rest.

 

Born on a spring day...

Sandra Sue LeBoeuf

Jan 3, 2024

LEBOEUF, Sandra Sue, age 86, of Centerville died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Born in Lafayette, IN, Sue graduated from Jefferson County High School. She was attending Purdue University when she met the love of her life, Charles Edward LeBoeuf. They married in 1956, moved to Pensacola, FL and began a family. After...

William L. (Bill) Gunlock

Jan 2, 2024

William L. (Bill) Gunlock, age 95, of Kettering, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2024. Bill was a strong-willed, passionate, patriotic, and generous man who loved life, believed in the value of hard work, and cherished his family above all else. Bill had a quiet but strong belief in God, and in recent years he had...

Kenneth Eugene Kautz

Jan 2, 2024

KAUTZ, Kenneth Eugene, age 91, of Kettering, passed away on January 2, 2024. Kenneth was born on October 7, 1932 in Cameron, TX to the late Chaplain George and Geneva (Borgfeld) Kautz.

 

He graduated from Fairview High School in 1951 and was a member of the Ohio Air National Guard (1951-59). Kenneth retired from the City of Dayton’s...

Koneta D. "Kay" Schneider (Abe)

Dec 31, 2023

SCHNEIDER (Abe), Koneta D. “Kay”, age 96, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born at home on June 29, 1927, in her beloved hometown of Dayton, OH.Kay attended Fairview High School and Miami University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education. It was during her time at Miami that she met the love...

Lenore Theresa Munroe

Dec 30, 2023

MUNROE, Lenore Theresa, age 78, of Centerville, passed away peacefully at St. Leonard Health & Rehab Center on December 30, 2023. She was born February 12, 1945 in Washington, D.C.; the daughter of the late Leonard Edwin and Theresa Katherine (Breitenbach) Stucker.

 

Lenore was a faithful member of Resurrection Lutheran Church for many years. She was a beloved...

Laurie J. Mitrovich

Dec 29, 2023

Laurie J. Mitrovich, age 55, of Centerville, passed peacefully on Friday, December 29. 2023. She was born August 5, 1968 in Buffalo, New York; the daughter of the late James and Shirley (Rindcen) Rennie.

 

Laurie grew up in Orchard Park, New York where she graduated from OP High School in 1986 before attending Edinboro University where she received...

William Joseph Gorman

Dec 28, 2023

GORMAN, William Joseph “Joe,” age 76, of Oakwood, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. He was born to the late Robert and Polly (Preston) Gorman on Jan. 28, 1947. Joe was born and raised in Frankfort, KY where he graduated from Good Shepherd High School. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master...

Roberta P. "Bert" Burton

Dec 27, 2023

Roberta P. "Bert" Burton, age 89, of Springboro, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born on March 1, 1934, in Walnut Grove in Pulaski County, Kentucky. At a young age her family moved to Dayton, Ohio.

In 1951, Roberta married the love of her life, James Erbaugh Sr., with whom she shared 28 years.

Roberta worked...

Mien Thi Luu

Dec 26, 2023

On December 26, 2023, Mrs. Luu, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home.

 

Survived by her children; daughter, Diep Mien Ha and her husband, Vinh Van Ha and their children and grandchildren; daughter, Yen Thi Nguyen and her husband, Phuc Huu Tran and their children and grandchildren; daughter, Kim Oanh Thi...

Lova M. "Chris" Lilly

Dec 19, 2023

Lova “Chris” Lilly, a lifelong resident of Kettering, OH, passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 92. Lova was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 4, 1931 to the late Russell and Evelyn Tamplin.

Lova was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Lilly and their son, Steven Lilly. Lova will be deeply and forever missed by her son...

Patricia Jean Monnin

Dec 19, 2023

MONNIN, Patricia Jean, age 92, of Kettering, passed away on December 19, 2023. Patsy was born to the late Russ and Mildred (Blosser) Berk in Dayton, OH on September 12, 1931. She graduated from Fairmont High School and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Patsy was an amazing mother, grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts and...

Kenneth Richard Berta

Dec 18, 2023

Kenneth Richard Berta, affectionately known as Ken or Kenny, passed away peacefully at Kettering Hospital on December 18th, 2023, at the age of 58. Born on December 22nd, 1964, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Ken was the beloved son of Fred and Phyllis Berta.

Ken spent his formative years in Beavercreek, Ohio, and graduated from Beavercreek High School in...

Timothy Lange

Dec 18, 2023

LANGE, Timothy C., age 72, of Centerville, OH passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023.

 

Born in Ridgefield, New Jersey, to the late Fred and Winifred Lange, Tim's family relocated to Dayton, Ohio during his early years.

 

Tim attended Chaminade High School, where he developed a strong work ethic, dedication, and a passion for learning. Continuing his...

Mary Sue Probert

Dec 18, 2023

 

PROBERT, Mary Sue, age 75, of Oakwood, went to be in her heavenly home on Monday, December 18, 2023. She was born January 19, 1948 in West Plains, Missouri; the daughter of the late, Francis and Murlene (Vonallman) White. Mary Sue is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, George Steven; daughter, Terri Probert; brother, Chad (Bethany) Probert;...

Judith "Judy" Powell

Dec 17, 2023

POWELL, Judith "Judy", age 71, of Centerville, passed away on December 17, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton after a courageous battle.

She was married to her high school sweetheart for 53 years. Judy was a wife, a mother to two daughters, an oma to her grandchildren and everyone who knew her.

She was the light and compass of the family....

Alice C. Hotopp

Dec 16, 2023

HOTOPP, Alice C., age 90, of Washington Township, OH, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 16, 2023. Alice was born in Richmond, IN on December 18, 1932. She graduated Valedictorian from Richmond High School in 1950 and attended Oberlin Conservatory where she was a vocal performance major and received two honorary awards plus a graduate teaching assistantship...

Gregory Albert Roemer

Dec 16, 2023

ROEMER, Gregory Albert, age 49, of Centerville, OH passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Gregory was born September 22, 1974 to Albert and Amy (Willis) Roemer. A graduate of Centerville High School in 1993, he worked in the landscaping industry for A-Z Landscaping. Gregory was a car enthusiast, attending car shows from here to Las Vegas. He even won...