Obituaries

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...

Anthony Victor Cornacchione

Dec 13, 2023

 

CORNACCHIONE, Anthony Victor, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born December 16, 1952, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; the son of the late Victor and Flora (Forlani) Cornacchione. Anthony was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Madeline; daughter, Marla (Seth) Gilley; grandson, Anthony; sister-in-law,...

Craig B. Willis

Dec 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Craig B. Willis, beloved husband, son, father, and “Papaw”, who departed from this world on December 12, 2023 Craig was born on August 13, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, to his late devoted parents, Wilburn and Patricia Willis.Craig spent the majority of his life in Centerville, Ohio, where he attended...

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...