Obituaries

Mar 10, 2011

RISH, Mary, age 95, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011. She was a member of Pilot Club, Charter Member and President of Parents Without Partners, Sunday School Superintendant at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, member of Eastern Star, Kettering School Secretaries Association President, docent at Dayton Art Institute for over 20 yrs. She was a member of Lutheran Church...

Mar 10, 2011

ANGI, Mabel, age 84 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011. She was born in Stry, Alberta, Canada in 1926. Until her retirement in 1990, Mabel worked as a bookkeeper for Miami Valley Parking and First Street Parking Garage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil F. Angi in 1974; parents Theodore and Katherine Pelech; and by...

Mar 9, 2011

CHALFANT, William E. age 85, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away March 9, 2011 at his home in Dayton, surrounded by loving family and friends. Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marian (McNary) Chalfant; two daughters Marilyn Chalfant (Norman Luxemburg) of New York City and Dr. Virginia C. (William) Wood of Dayton; two grandsons Christopher (Lauren)...

Mar 6, 2011

PATRICK, Gerry Louise (Golden), was born July 19, 1923 in Austin, Texas. She died peacefully in Gowanda, NY this past Sunday, March 6, 2011. In between, Gerry lived a full life. She recalled days riding on the shoulder of her GrandPa Powell on the dairy farm in Austin, and later as a young girl, she loved skating the lake in...

Mar 4, 2011

REYNOLDS, Richard C., age 86 of West Carrollton, passed away Friday, March 4, 2011 at Sycamore Hospital. Dick proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army during WWII. He also worked at NCR as a tool maker until his retirement. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Florentine Reynolds; sister, Rita and husband Thurman Kite;...

Mar 3, 2011

PRATT, Richard "Dick", age 83, of Kettering passed away Thursday, March 03, 2011. He was a "3R" letterman and graduate of Roosevelt High School, class of 1945. Dick served our country in the Army during the Korean War. His success in the food industry began as a co-owner of Ankney Food Service and later as a partner in Jed's Steak...

Mar 3, 2011

KUKLA, Christopher "Mr. Handsome", age 26, of Washington Twp., passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011. An avid Browns' fan and our brave hero, Chris was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Kukla. Chris is survived by his mother, Jan Kukla; step-father, Jim Burdette; brothers, Jeff Kukla and Kevin Kukla; sister, Leah Burdette; niece, Isabella Cox; grandma, Donna Necessary; and...

Mar 2, 2011

McHUGH, Edward J., age 81 of Washington Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Edward was born in the Bronx, New York on January 15th 1930 to John and Mary (Daly) McHugh of County Roscommon, Ireland. He graduated from New York University with a degree in business. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army and is a veteran...

Mar 1, 2011

FARNEY, Charlene L., age 85 of Kettering, passed away at rest the morning of Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Charlene loved playing golf and ballroom dancing, and enjoyed sewing and cross-word puzzles. She was a devoted member of the Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 yrs., Harold E. Farney in...

Mar 1, 2011

COMBS, John Fields, Jr., age 81 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. John was a Detective with the Dayton Police Department, where he retired after 28 years of dedicated service. He was a member of F.O.P 44 since 1955 and Eastmont United Methodist Church. John was a fun loving family man who...

Mar 1, 2011

KNIGHT, Joyce Luther, age 84 of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Walter O. Knight and all of her seven siblings. Joyce is survived by daughter Karen (John) Marshall; son Keith T. (Nancy) Knight; daughter Kyle B. Knight; son Kelly...

Feb 28, 2011

MAYNE, Vera Jane Susannah, age 105, of Kettering, entered into her heavenly home Monday, February 28, 2011. Vera was born in Johnsville, Ohio on October 7, 1905. Her parents were Courtney and Gertrude (Curtis) Tobias. Vera was a charter member of Centerville Grace Brethren Church. After the passing of her first husband, Frank Pacey, she operated his wholesale produce company....

Feb 28, 2011

BIRNBAUM, Stanley "Stan" M, age 88, of Kettering, OH, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011. Stan graduated from Dewitt Clinton High School in Bronx, NY and received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Cornell University in 1949. In 1980, he retired from Aero-Med Lab, WPAFB. Stan loved his family and traveling, especially to National Parks. He is survived by his...

Feb 27, 2011

STILWELL, Frank Barton Jr., of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011 in New Port Richey, FL. Frank was a graduate of Fairmont High School. He attended Miami University and The Ohio State University, and graduated from the University of Dayton. Frank proudly served his country in WWII and The Korean Conflict for the United States Army. He retired...

Feb 26, 2011

ASTA, Virginia M., age 89, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at home. Virginia was a graduate of Fairmont High School and was a member of the Jonathan Wright Chapter in Springboro of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Dayton Women’s Club and Advance Club of Miamisburg. She was preceded in death by her husband Henri Asta; brothers,...

Feb 26, 2011

WALKER, Evelyn Rose, age 88, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011. Evelyn was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, and retired from Krug International. She is preceded in death by husband Herman Walker; parents William and Doris Brown; brothers Jim and Dick Brown. Evelyn is survived by son Don (Mary Ann) Walker of Granger, IN;...

Feb 24, 2011

BROWN, Janet Fridley, age 87, of Centerville, passed away, Thursday, February 24, 2011. Janet always had a smile and loved her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 yrs., Thomas Brown; daughter Linda Kay; sisters Elise Waldrop, Elizabeth Tiller, Dorothy Shinault; brothers J.H. Fridley, B.B. Fridley and W.M. Fridley, Jr. Janet is survived...

Feb 20, 2011

Feb 20, 2011

RANDOLPH, Janice Marie, age 73, of Centerville, passed away on February 20, 2011 at Avalon of Otterbein in Clear Creek Twp. Janice was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years William F. Randolph and daughter, Melissa Lynn; granddaughter April Gaydos. She is survived by 2 daughters, Sandra Mills of Cleveland and Janet (Dave) Wolf of Springboro; son,...

Feb 19, 2011

KELLY, Esther Jane (Evans), age 90 of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at The Suites of Walnut Creek. Esther was born September 12, 1920 in Columbus, Ohio to Bess & E. I. Evans. Esther spent her first 40 years in Columbus where she attended public schools & graduated from St. Mary of Springs in 1938. Esther attended...