Obituaries

Alice J. Penney

Oct 20, 2023

PENNEY, Alice J., age 93, of Miami Twp, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023. Alice was born to Orville and Edna (Gebhart) Mangeot in Miamisburg, OH on December 30, 1929.

She was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church and Jacob Eby Chapter 571 Order of the Eastern Star. As a homemaker she was a respected seamstress, sewing for...

Richard K. "Dick" Rathbun

Oct 19, 2023

 

Rathbun, Richard K. “Dick”, age 87, of Centerville, OH, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

 

Dick was born on September 17, 1936, in Stillwater, NY, to the late Kenneth and Florence Rathbun. He graduated as valedictorian from Stillwater Central School class of 1954, and went on to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where...

Janet M. Schermbeck

Oct 17, 2023

SCHERMBECK, Janet M, age 68, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Janet was born on April 3, 1955, in Thief River Falls, MN to the late E. Dale and Marjorie Carlson.  After graduating from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, class of 1973; she continued her education at Minnesota State University Moorhead, graduating in 1977...

Dr. David Lee Calvin

Oct 16, 2023

CALVIN, Dr. David Lee, age 77, of Dayton, formerly of Zanesville, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. David was born October 12, 1946 in Cleveland, OH to Charles and Josephine (Lewis) Calvin. He was a sergeant in the Air Force from 1965 to 1969, then finished his career serving the Navy, retiring in 1996. David took great pride in his...

William Carl "Bill" LaVanche

Oct 15, 2023

LaVANCHE, William "Bill" Carl, age 65, of Miami Township, OH, passed on October 15, 2023. After bravely battling multiple health challenges, he died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born in Dayton, Ohio to loving parents, the late Dorothy (Schrader) and James LaVanche. He was a graduate of Alter High School, class of 1976, where he played...

Eileen Cecelia Imfeld Donahue

Oct 14, 2023

Eileen Cecelia Imfeld Donahue - Celebration of a Life Well-Lived

Eileen Donahue, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on October 14, 2023, in Kettering, OH. Born on June 6, 1932, in Hamilton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Agnes and Clement Imfeld.

She married Peter John Donahue in 1952. After their marriage,...

Margie Holland

Oct 13, 2023

HOLLAND, Margie, age 73 of Trotwood, passed away on October 13, 2023. Margie was born January 22, 1950 in Mason, TN to the late James and Willie Lemons. She was a graduate of Frazier High School in Covington, TN, class of 1968. Margie met and married the love of her life, Clode Holland. She devoted her life to caring for...

Denise Lynn "Denny" Luedeke

Oct 12, 2023

LUEDEKE, Denise Lynn “Denny”, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023, at the age of 69. Born on September 16, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Denny brought joy and warmth into the lives of those around her and will be deeply missed.

 

Denny’s love for nature was evident in her beautiful flower gardens. She found...

Christine Marie Cemes

Oct 11, 2023

 

CEMES, Christine Marie, age 75, of Miami Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 minutes after listening to her favorite love song, “I Was Born To Love You.” Christine was born in Hamilton, OH to the late Donald and Ann (Kanya) Davis on March 24, 1948.

 

Christine is survived by her adoring husband, Jerry; sister,...

Mary Ann Stewart

Oct 7, 2023

 

STEWART, Mary Ann, age 93, passed away October 7, 2023. She was born May 24, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of the late Orley Oliver and Esther C. (Smith) Morrison. Along with her parents, Mary Ann is preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Stewart; second husband, Fred Haenzi; and brother, Robert Morrison. She is survived by...

Betty Jo Tilley

Oct 7, 2023

 

TILLEY, Betty Jo, age 86, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Betty Jo was born on July 4, 1937 in Menifee County, KY to the late Mason and Carma Mendenhall. At a young age her family moved to the Dayton area where she grew up, and graduated from Stivers High School, class of 1956. Shortly...

Winnifred "Winnie" Betty Kvamme

Oct 5, 2023

Winnifred “Winnie” Betty (Neuenfeld) Kvamme, 93, of Kettering went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

She was born on April 17, 1930, in Lunds Valley, ND--the daughter of Fredrick and Cora Neuenfeld. She married Gordon Kvamme on June 5, 1960, in Palermo, ND. They lived on a farm and raised beef and dairy...

Rosemarie A. Rosko

Oct 5, 2023

ROSKO, Rosemarie, age 90, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Thursday October 5, 2023. Rose was born on March 25, 1933, to the late August and Rose Hruska, in Johnstown, PA. She was a graduate of Johnstown, PA High School in 1950. Rose met and married her husband Bernard Rosko April 30, 1955. She worked at the Sanitary Dairy before...

Jim Mahren

Oct 5, 2023

MAHREN, James “Jim” Andrew - beloved husband, father, and grandfather - passed away peacefully surrounded by family on a beautiful fall day, October 5, 2023. 

 

He was born in Chicago on April 9, 1947. His childhood in Wheaton and Lombard instilled a lifelong passion for classic cars and adventure. A Vietnam veteran, he honorably served in the United States...

Marilyn Marie Kenney

Oct 4, 2023

Kenney, Marilyn Marie of Washington Township, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the age of 77 after a decades long and valiant fight with breast cancer. Marilyn was born on April 3, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to Frank and Vivian Sull. As a child she enjoyed getting dressed up to see Rike's Department store at Christmastime, gathering...

Jim Schardt

Oct 3, 2023

SCHARDT, James “Jim”, a remarkable man whose passion for engineering, sports cars, and family left an indelible mark on the lives he touched, passed away on October 3, 2023 at the age of 83. Born in Dayton, Ohio on September 5, 1940, and later splitting his time between Dayton and Naples, Florida, Jim led a life that embodied dedication, ingenuity,...

Margaret Miller

Oct 1, 2023

 

 

MILLER, Margaret (nee Spohr), 89 years old, passed from this mortal life to eternal life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 1, 2023.  She was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School and retired from NCR Corporation after 24 years of service.  

She was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Wanda Lou Gorman

Oct 1, 2023

GORMAN, Wanda Lou, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, in her Kettering, Ohio residence at the age of 84. She was born on November 27, 1938, in Washington Courthouse, Ohio, to Lawrence and Jane Pollard.

 

Wanda lived a fulfilling life dedicated to her family and her home. As a devoted homemaker, she...

Louis "Lou" Gabbard

Oct 1, 2023

GABBARD, Louis, age 86, of Kettering, OH, passed away October 1, 2023. He is survived by his four daughters and their husbands:  Lori and David Graham, Julie and Vincent Arnold, Holly and Steven Hippenmeyer, and Amy and Robert Morgan.  He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Kara, Ashley, Joe, Kaylee, Reagan, Ella, Logan, Lauren, Daniel, Clayton, Sophie,...

Matthew David Marcum

Sep 29, 2023

MARCUM, Matthew David, age 25, passed away, Friday, September 29, 2023. Matthew was born August 5, 1998 in Xenia, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Caryn (Short) Weaks; great-grandmothers, Jeanne Marcum and Mary Rhoades; and great-grandfather, Del Rhoades. Matthew is survived by his mother, Carrie (Jeff Trimble) Marcum; father, Terry Sanford, Jr.; grandmother, Charmaine Marcum; grandfather, Mark...