Obituaries

George M. Lawson

Dec 11, 2023

LAWSON, George M., age 82, a 41-year resident of Washington Township, OH, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital South.  Born in Miamisburg, OH, George grew up in a military family and graduated from Central High School in London.  This experience impacted his worldview and generated a love of adventure and travel in later years to...

Mary Katherine Young

Dec 11, 2023

YOUNG, Mary Katherine, age 84, of Centerville, OH passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. Mary was born on October 21, 1939 to the late Edward and Loretta Haggerty in Dayton, OH. She graduated from Julienne High School and earned a Nursing Degree. She went on to earn a Health Management Degree from Park College. Mary was a nurse for...

John Frazer Greer

Dec 4, 2023

GREER, John Frazer, age 70, of Kettering, Ohio, formerly of McLean, Va., passed away Monday, December 4, 2023.

John was born August 8, 1953 in Washington D.C. to the late Ben Mac and Betty Patricia (Frazer) Greer. He attended McLean High School for three years and graduated from Marianas High School in Saipan in 1973. John worked for the...

Angela Schuler

Dec 4, 2023

SCHULER, Angela K., age 74, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2023. Angela was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ted Schuler; son, Jason Coatney-Schuler (Adam); daughter, Jessica Chappelle (Nick); grandsons (Reed & Levi); sister, Brenda Estepp (David); niece, Emma; nephew, Vincent (Sara); and many cousins....

Maria Rosaria Lowman

Dec 4, 2023

Maria Rosaria Lowman, a beloved member of the Dayton community, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the age of 74. Born on March 22, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, Maria was the only child of Marco and Josephine Dimitri, Sicilian immigrants who instilled in her a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for family.

 

Maria, known...

Barbara J. Patterson

Dec 3, 2023

PATTERSON, Barbara J., age 82, of Centerville, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at The Courtyard at Centerville Memory Care. Barb was born in Syracuse, New York, in 1941, to the late Walter and Gertrude (Hunt) Jones. She was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy in 1959, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Syracuse University in 1963 where...

Doris J. Alexander

Nov 30, 2023

Doris Jean Alexander (Daum), age 92, of Kettering, OH died peacefully on November 30, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton. She lived her life fully amid the blessings of a large and loving family and many friends. Doris is survived by her children Karen (Michael) Kairys, Gary (Cris) King, Arlene (Brent Meyer) King, Julie (Tim) Korosei, Brian (Sharon) King; grandchildren Jordan,...

Charles Raymond Wolf

Nov 30, 2023

WOLF, Charles “Ray,” age 93, of Franklin, OH, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born to the late Clark and Teresa (Beerman) Wolf on June 6, 1930 in Middletown, Ohio.

 

After high school, Ray proudly served in the U.S. Navy.  He met and married Grace Romero and returned to their home in Middletown, Ohio....

Kent Forrest Kumbroch

Nov 29, 2023

Kent wanted to make the most of 'that dash' between 09/15/1962 and 11/29/2023.

Kent Forrest Kumbroch is survived by his Mother Rosalind Babette (Hoffmann) Kumbroch of Kailua-Kona Hawaii, Oldest Brother Uwe (Kathy) Kumbroch of Boise Idaho, Older Brother Rainer (Lisa) Kumbroch of Honolulu Hawaii, Son David (Chelsea) Kumbroch of Colorado, Daughter Hannah Kumbroch of California, Daughter Samantha Kumbroch of...

Annabelle Johansen

Nov 29, 2023

Annabelle Johansen, lovingly known as Belle, peacefully passed away on November 29th, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother with a heart full of compassion and a spirit that touched the lives of all who knew her.

Born on August 30th, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, Belle was the daughter of Ignazio...

Cecelia T. Cooper

Nov 29, 2023

Cecelia Cooper, a woman of unwavering strength and love, peacefully bid farewell to this world on November 29, 2023. After a courageous battle against cancer, Cecelia passed away at the age of 82 in the comforting embrace of Kettering Medical Center. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy that will forever echo in the hearts of those she touched. 

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Shirley Ann Murphy

Nov 28, 2023

MURPHY, Shirley Ann, age 89 of Kettering, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was born on March 18, 1934 to Charles and Zilke Lee (Hensley) Howard. Shirley graduated from Roosevelt High School and earned an Associates Degree from Sinclair Community College. Shirley had a career that she loved as the Marketing Director for Unibuilt Industries for over...

Mildred "Millie" L. Bohlander

Nov 28, 2023

Bohlander, Mildred (Millie) Louise, age 89, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  She was born October 22, 1934; daughter of the late Ida Mae (Berger) and Ora Brush. 

  She was a graduate of Stivers High School, class of 1952, and worked in the accounting department at Sterling Rubber before marrying David Bohlander on November 6, 1965.  She...

Dennis Irvin Denlinger

Nov 25, 2023

Dennis Irvin Denlinger, age 81, passed away on November 25, 2023, in Edwardsville, Illinois. Born on July 15, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, Dennis was the beloved son of Irvin and Margaret Denlinger.Dennis spent his formative years in Kettering, Ohio, where he attended Fairmont High School, graduating with the class of 1960. He then pursued his passion for architecture at Carnagie...

Richard Eugene Carnal

Nov 25, 2023

Richard Eugene Carnal, 95, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.  Richard was born December 25, 1927, in Dayton to Sayle and Mary Carnal.  After graduating from Roosevelt High School, Richard enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a radio technician on the USS Yorktown in the Philippines during World War II.  Following...

Ann Lewis

Nov 25, 2023

Born a proud Hoosier, but an equally proud Buckeye, Ann Hodson Lewis passed away peacefully on November 25 at the age of 95. A midwesterner through and through, she was the third child of Glea and “Doc” Hodson, born in a farmhouse outside of Amboy, Indiana, on January 21, 1928. She grew up in Peru, Indiana, and graduated with a...

Martha Kemper "Marti" Ohmer

Nov 24, 2023

OHMER, Martha Kemper "Marti", age 95, of Washington Twp, OH, Naples and St. Petersburg Beach, FL, passed away on November 24, 2023. Born to Donald and Helen (Dorn) Kemper in Kettering, OH in 1928. She graduated from Fairmont High School and attended The Ohio State University.

She worked as a professional actress and model and had a part in...

Richard "Dick" A. Barber

Nov 23, 2023

BARBER, Richard “Dick” A., age 81, of Kettering, passed away November 23, 2023. Dick was born January 2, 1942, in Middletown, Ohio; the son of the late Drexel and Betty (Snider) Barber. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Susan McEldowney. Dick is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Sue (Pitsinger) Barber; sons,...

Robert L. "Bob" Davidson, Jr.

Nov 20, 2023

DAVIDSON, Robert L. “Bob” Jr., age 79, of Kettering, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023. 

Bob was born September 3, 1944, to the late Robert L. Davidson Sr. and Catherine (Vilas) Davidson. He joined the military, serving as a Captain in the Air Force. Bob graduated from Kenyon College with his AB in English, and from the University of Dayton, earning his...

Vernon Lee "Vern" Mangold, Jr.

Nov 19, 2023

Vernon Lee Mangold, Jr. born in Dayton, Ohio October 30, 1956, died Sunday, November 19, 2023 while battling a series of medical calamities. Vern was a very proud Daytonian and it stemmed from an early age. He attended Archbishop Carroll High School and continued studying briefly at the University of Dayton. Before graduating, he made the decision to start his...