Obituaries

Jun 29, 2021

REYNOLDS, Charles Guy “Homer”, age 76, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Charles was born December 9, 1944 to Guy and Grace Reynolds. He received a degree in finance at Sinclair Community College. Charles joined the Air Force, retiring after 25 years of faithful service. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Sharon. Charles...

Jun 28, 2021

OEHLERS, Kenneth J. (“Ken”), 89, of Kettering, Ohio, loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 28, 2021. He was visited by all of his children and most of his grandchildren during his time in hospice care. Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Rosemary C. Oehlers...

Jun 26, 2021

Jun 26, 2021

COY CAL, Nora Leticia, age 8, of Dayton, passed away June 26, 2021. Nora was born October 19, 2012 in Guatemala to Marcos Coy Sun and Estela Cal Xuc. She loved being outside, riding her bike, and playing at the park. Nora was a sweet girl with a kind heart and bright smile; she will be missed by all who...

Jun 26, 2021

BOLLINGER, Karen Jeanne (Baird), age 78, formerly of Centerville, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. Karen was born on May 14, 1943 in Delaware, Ohio to Carl E. and Faith (Ankrom) Baird. After graduating from Frank B. Willis High School in Delaware in 1961, Karen received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Ohio State University and her Master's Degree...

Jun 22, 2021

DRIES, Robert H, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his wife and family. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Shirley ; sons, Bob (Jeanne) and Tom (Mary); daughters, Mary Sucher and Ruth Lieber; as well as twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Jun 20, 2021

KRITZER, Jean Marie, age 93, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 peacefully in her home. Jean was born on February 15, 1928 in Leeper, PA to the late John and Ann Brigham. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA in 1949. Jean was president of the Art Club, Glee Club, and English Club...

Jun 16, 2021

EBERL, Paul Herbert, age 68, of Kettering, OH, formerly of Chesterland, OH, passed away at Kettering Memorial Hospital Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Paul was a graduate of West Geauga High school, class of 1971. He attended the University of Cincinnati, where he was a member of Alpha Sigma Pi School of Engineering. Paul carried an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Design...

Jun 16, 2021

KNAB, E. Yvonne, age 71, of Centerville, passed away on Wednesday June 16, 2021. Yvonne was born on August 27, 1949 in Baltimore, MD to Lloyd Sr. and Mary (Ervin) Beaulac. She was a lifelong educator and taught in both Dayton and Kettering Schools. Yvonne also served as principle of Edison Elementary school, and curriculum coordinator of Kettering Schools before...

Jun 16, 2021

SABISTON, Jr. Dr Charles B, age 87, passed away on June 16, 2021. Charles was born in Wake Forest, NC to Charles B Sabiston Sr. and Minnie V Sabiston. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his former wife and Mother of his daughters Shirley H. Sabiston. He met Shirley in Germany while they both served in...

Jun 16, 2021

MCDONEL, Bernard Lyman, “Bernie”, age 90, long time resident of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Bernie was born on February 2, 1931 in Salina, KS. He graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis in 1949, then from Indiana University in 1956. After serving three years in the Coast Guard, Bernie served as an Accountant and...

Jun 15, 2021

COOK, Roger Henry M.D., age 92, of Washington Township, passed away on June 15, 2021. Roger was born on March 15, 1929 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Anthony and Sara Cook. He was a graduate of University of Cincinnati College of Medicine class of 1955. Roger grew up in Cincinnati during the Great Depression with 2 brothers, 3 adopted...

Jun 11, 2021

Needles, Carol Lucille, 93, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Friday morning, June 11, 2021 at Bethany Lutheran Village. Born in 1927 in Niles, Ohio, to Erwin and Anna (Dittmar) Klein, Carol graduated from Kent State University in 1949 where she not only earned a BS in childhood education, but also met her companion for life...

Jun 11, 2021

On Friday, June 11, 2021, Jayantilal “Jay” Punjabhai Patel, 75, of Kettering, OH, died near his home in the company of his family. He was born in Jodhpur, Gujarat State, India, the son of Punjabhai Ishwarbhai Patel and Laxmiben Punjabhai Patel, who preceded him in death. Jay grew up on his father’s farm where his love of gardening and farming...

Jun 9, 2021

BACK, Allen Richard (Dick), age 100 of Oakwood, passed away suddenly and peacefully on June 9, 2021. A lifelong Daytonian, he was a graduate of Steele High School in Dayton in 1938, and afterward attended The Ohio State University. Dick was a member of the 1937 City Champion 440 yard relay Track team. He volunteered for the US Army Air...

Jun 6, 2021

DOOLEY, Robert Dale (Bobby Dale), born August 15, 1955, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. Bob made many new friends along his journey. He was loved by many and enjoyed life to the fullest. Bob started his career in sales, management, and customer service positions, and had a long career in car sales. He worked at several local dealerships...

Jun 5, 2021

MULLINS, Charlotte Gail (Becraft), age 74, of Dayton passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, while returning from vacation with her dearest friends. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and studied photography at Wright State University. During her career, she was employed at Xerox Corporation in Dayton, Miami Carey Corporation in Monroe, and Valley Sheet Metal in Middletown. Charlotte...

Jun 5, 2021

WOLF, Patricia “Pat” age 79, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. Pat was born July 31, 1941 in Erie, PA to John and Mary Savko. She relocated to Boca Raton, FL, having enlisted in the Air Force. Pat served 4 years in the Air Force, traveling to numerous places before settling down to start her family in Kettering....

Jun 5, 2021

NEWMAN, James Keith, age 74, of Vandalia, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. James was born on October 17, 1946 in Wilmington, OH to the late "Mick“ and Helen (Gray) Newman. He was a 1964 graduate of Wilmington High School. James was a Machinist and Model Maker for the 4950 Test Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He enjoyed...

Jun 3, 2021

LESCHANSKY, Edward James, age 93, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Edward was a 1946 graduate of Chaminade High School, where he excelled in academics and in football. He made both All City Teams and third team All State, which was an impressive feat for a 155 pound...