Obituaries

Jul 16, 2021

GRAVETTE, Gary R., age 86, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. Gary was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. The son of the late Robert and Lucille Goldenbogen Gravette. He graduated from West Tech High School in Cleveland in 1953 and Bowling Green State University in 1957 with a BS in Education and a commission in the...

Jul 15, 2021

PETERSON, Dorothy J., age 94, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021. Dorothy was born February 20, 1927 to Edward and Theresa (Braun) Schad. A graduate of Oakwood High School in 1945, she attended the Dayton Art Institute to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. After her schooling, Dorothy worked at the Miamisburg Art Gallery, both as an...

Jul 11, 2021

LILLY, Virginia Ruth “The Rose Lady”, age 81, of Kettering passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Virginia was born December 22, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to Mr. and Della (Wadsworth) Fisher. Known as “The Flower Lady” or “Rose Mom”, she made flowers her life’s work, travelling to various Dayton establishments selling flowers until the age of 70. Virginia also...

Jul 10, 2021

WHITE, Alice Jean, age 89, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. She was born on July 28, 1931 in Hartford City, IN, and shortly after moved to Dayton. Alice graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1949, and was a member of the Luther League church group, where she met the love of her life Edmond Burl...

Jul 7, 2021

LINK, Ralph J., age 95, of Dayton passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Ralph was born December 21, 1925 in Cranberry Prairie, Ohio in Mercer County to Urban and Augusta (Muhlenkamp) Link. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Esther Link; children, Nancy (Jeff) Merriman, Cindy (Steve) Belcher, and Douglas (Beverly) Link;...

Jul 4, 2021

BOHMAN, Kenneth Gene, age 87, of Signal Mountain, TN, formerly of Bellbrook and Centerville, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. Kenneth was born August 24, 1933 to Henry and Agnes Bohman. A graduate of Chaminade High School, he retired from DP&L after 45 years. Kenneth was an active man, playing softball up until he was 80 years old. He was...

Jul 4, 2021

HILDRETH, Patricia Malloy “Pat”, age 90, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Hospice. Pat was born July 6, 1930, in Richmond, VA to the late George and Lena (Wood) Malloy. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, GiGi, and friend. Pat loved spending time with her family and cooked countless meals. Many fond memories center around the kitchen table,...

Jul 4, 2021

HOLTON-STAHL, Virginia Brooks went home to our Lord, passing peacefully after a short illness. Virginia, or ‘GGG’ as she was fondly dubbed by her loving family, was the pure definition of ‘patriarch’. A mother to three girls, Toni (William) Gardner, Marci (Carl) Jones and Teri (Richard) Taylor, Virginia became Grandma Ginger, or ‘GG’, to grandchildren Erik, Christopher, Brian, Patrick, Michael,...

Jul 3, 2021

MULLIGAN, James J., lawyer, raconteur, husband, father, grandfather and uncle, died on July 3, 2021 at age 99. Jim was born on December 21, 1921 in New York City, the first of three children born to Sarah Gannon Mulligan and James Mulligan, immigrants from County Galway, Ireland. Jim recalled a happy though economically stressful childhood, and a mother without peer....

Jun 30, 2021

WALKER, Robert L., age 92, of Palm Harbor, Florida, and Chautauqua, New York, died June 30, 2022 after a short illness. He was a longtime resident of Vandalia. Bob was born in 1929, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Helen and Raymond Walker. He spent his childhood in New Jersey and Paris, France. After graduating high school from the American...

Jun 30, 2021

HULL, Harvey, age 88, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, June 30, with Marcia, his loving wife of 68 years, by his side. He was preceded in death by parents Edith and Virgil Hull and brother and sister-in-law Vernon and Lois Hull. In addition to Marcia, he is survived by his brother Myron Hull (Jeanne); daughters Debra McCarty Garvin (Bill), Sondra...

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...