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Robert Brodowski

Robert Charles Brodowski, 100, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on March 30, 2025. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 10:00am, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00am. The services will take place at Tobias Funeral Home in Beavercreek, Ohio. He lived a long life, reaching the significant milestone of 100 years of age.

Myrtle Andy

Myrtle Josephine "Josie" Andy, age 90, passed away on April 8, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital in Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband Clemmet Earl Andy, who died in 2021, as well as her son William Reed and six siblings. Josie is survived by her son Gerald "Jerry" Andy, her sister Patsy Wilson, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She enjoyed walking with her friend Elise Schwenn, traveling and cruising with her husband, dancing at local Lodges, and spending time with her pets. Funeral services will be held on April 16, 2025, at Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home with interment at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Lillie Berry

Lillie Juanita Berry of Tipp City passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 97. She is survived by two sons, a daughter-in-law, eight grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren, while being preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, one son, and several siblings. For over 30 years, Juanita co-owned Coffey's Body Shop and Towing Service with her husband Russ, and was actively involved in her sons' activities, including Cub Scouts, PTA, and sporting events. She was known for her love of sports, her involvement with the Dayton Buckeye Model A Ford Club, her volunteer work with premature babies, and her friendly, outgoing personality.

Dr. Gemma Adib

Dr. Gemma Adib, who passed away on April 4th, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio, was a distinguished physician, humanitarian, and businesswoman born in Syria in 1951. She specialized in Internal Medicine and became an internationally recognized expert in osteoporosis, founding several organizations and receiving prestigious awards including the IOF Presidential Award and the French Order of Merit. Beyond her medical career, Dr. Adib was deeply committed to humanitarian work, providing free medical care through various charities and serving refugees in her later years. She is remembered for her brilliance, warmth, and adventurous spirit, leaving behind a loving family including siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and a great-nephew.

Duane Clark

Duane A. Clark, 65, of Oxford, passed away on April 10, 2025, surrounded by family. A Talawanda High School graduate, he was a lifelong farmer who operated his independent trucking company for over 35 years. Duane was actively involved in his community as a founding member of the Butler County Sheep and Wool Association, a lifetime member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church where he served as president for over a decade, and held memberships in AMVETS and the Masons. He is survived by his wife Dawn, three daughters, six grandchildren, his sister, and his former spouse.

David Bryan

David W. Bryan, aged 84, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on April 4, 2025. His funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on April 16, 2025, at Agape Bible Fellowship. Thomas Funeral Home of Trotwood, Ohio is handling the arrangements. No additional details about his life or surviving family members were provided in the notice.

James Bellar

James "Jimmy" Bellar, a 74-year-old resident of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on April 4, 2025. His family will be holding services at a later date that suits their convenience. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Littleton & Rue Funeral Home in Springfield. No additional details about his life or cause of death were provided in the obituary announcement.

Stephen Chrupka

Stephen E. Chrupka, 77, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Hospice of Hamilton. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10 AM until the service begins at noon at Avance Funeral Home in Fairfield, Ohio. Further information can be found on the funeral home's website.

Bonnie Allshouse

Bonnie Sue Allshouse, 67, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on April 10, 2025. She was a resident of Springfield at the time of her death. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 17th at 11 a.m. at Littleton & Rue funeral home in Springfield, Ohio. Friends and family are invited to attend the service to honor her memory.

Columbus Atkins

Columbus Elroy Atkins, an 80-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on March 30, 2025. His funeral service will be held at Freedom Faith MBC on April 17, 2025, at 11:00 am. Thomas Funeral Home in Trotwood, Ohio is handling the arrangements. No additional personal information about Mr. Atkins' life, family, or cause of death was provided in the obituary notice.

Thomas Fry Jr.

Thomas R. Fry, Jr., 58, of Vandalia, passed away at home on April 3, 2025. Born in Dayton, Ohio on October 19, 1966, he worked for many years at the Ohio Department of Transportation and enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and working on cars. Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Sandy, who died in 2023, and by his brother Jason. He is survived by numerous extended family members and his cat, Gismo, with funeral services scheduled for April 18 at Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home.

Doug Gallaher

Doug Gallaher, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He is survived by his wife Lynne, two daughters, four grandchildren, and his sister, along with nieces and nephews. Doug enjoyed golf and was passionate about coaching his daughters in soccer and softball. No services will be held, but donations can be made to Ellie's Rainy Day Fund or another charity in his memory.

Camille Cooper

Camille Jean Cooper, Ed.D., 74, of West Haven, CT, passed away on March 31, 2025, leaving behind her daughter Dominique and many family members and friends. Born in Dayton, OH in 1951, she was a dedicated educator who earned her doctorate from Southern Connecticut State University and worked at Yale's Child Study Center. She served her community through active involvement in organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, The Links, Inc., the NAACP, and Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church. A celebration of Camille's life was held in Connecticut following her passing.

Marilyn J. Caldwell

Marilyn J. Caldwell, 77, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on April 11, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton while surrounded by family. Known affectionately as "Nana," she had a vibrant career spanning 15 years in marketing for McDonald's and 12 years as a software systems analyst before dedicating herself to her role as grandmother. Marilyn was an active member of Normandy United Methodist Church, where she organized support for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Louis Caldwell, her two daughters and their families, including six grandchildren and one great-grandson.

John Fraser

John Robert Fraser, age 60, passed away on April 6th, 2025 after a brief illness. A graduate of Ross High School and Xavier University with an MBA from Miami University, John worked for Delta Airlines, the IRS, and finally the FDA. He is survived by his mother Mary, sister Susan, nephew Gabriel, and several nieces, while his father Evan preceded him in death. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 18th at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home in Hamilton, Ohio.

Allen Harmon

Allen Lamont "AJ" Harmon, a 40-year-old resident of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on March 31, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be held in his memory on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 1 PM. The ceremony will take place at Marker & Heller Funeral Home, located in Huber Heights, Ohio. Friends and family are invited to gather to honor AJ's life and legacy.

Alfred Hale III

Alfred Charles Hale III, an 18-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on April 4, 2025. A visitation service has been scheduled for Monday at 11 am at the Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel in Dayton. The Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel will be handling the funeral arrangements. No additional details about the cause of death or surviving family members were provided in the notice.

Kevin Griffin

Kevin Eugene Griffin, 68, of Germantown, passed away on April 10, 2025, leaving behind his wife Denise, son Jason, daughter-in-law Laura, and grandchildren Jacob and Kate. After earning a finance degree from the University of Cincinnati, he worked at AK Steel for 32 years, forming many lifelong friendships. Griffin cherished family time, developing especially close relationships with his son Jason and his grandson Jacob, with whom he enjoyed fishing trips. Following retirement, he traveled extensively with his wife, finally fulfilling his dream of visiting Yellowstone National Park.

Gary Hansen

Gary Lee Hansen, 71, of Centerville, OH and formerly of Detroit, MI, died on Sunday, April 6, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12-4pm at Routsong Funeral Home in Kettering, followed by a memorial service, with a livestream option available. Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Matthew Gumbel '91 Scholarship, Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes, or a charity of choice. Complete remembrances can be viewed at www.Routsong.com.

Estill Hall Jr.

Estill "Cotton" Hall Jr., age 88, of Dayton, OH, passed away on April 7, 2025. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home - North Chapel in Dayton. The funeral service will follow immediately after the visitation at the same location. Loved ones and friends are invited to pay their respects and celebrate Cotton's life at these memorial events.

Christopher Bertolo

Christopher "Chris" Bertolo, age 59, passed away peacefully at home on April 4th, 2025. He is survived by his partner Rebeka, his children Phillip and Emily, his granddaughter Nova Rose, his siblings Steve, Mark, and Karla, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Chris was a talented artist and handyman who enjoyed grilling, bird watching, fishing, frisbee golf, and playing board games with his family. A celebration of his life will be held on June 15th, 2025, at The Bella Villa Hall in Beavercreek, Ohio.

Doris Heffron

Doris May Heffron, 92, passed away on March 27, 2025, in Middletown, Ohio, where she was born in 1932. After graduating from Middletown High School in 1950 and earning her nursing degree, she served as a registered nurse at Middletown Hospital for over 15 years, and later worked as a teacher and travel agent. She married Donald G. Heffron in 1951, with whom she shared more than fifty years of marriage and raised three children before his passing. Doris is survived by her children, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and her brother, with a celebration of life scheduled for June 21 at Spring Hill Church of Christ in Middletown.

Richard Henry Gross

Dr. Richard H. Gross, a distinguished physician and beloved family man, passed away peacefully at 89 on April 12, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Born in Philadelphia in 1935, he enjoyed a remarkable career that included winning a national rowing championship at the University of Pennsylvania, serving as an Army surgeon during the Vietnam War, practicing surgery in Pennsylvania for 25 years, and continuing in family medicine until age 80. Beyond his medical accomplishments, Dick was known for his competitive spirit, dedication to patients, and deep love for his family, which included his wife Lucille, two daughters, three stepsons, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marilyn Haugen

Marilyn Haugen, 93, of Middletown, passed away on April 8, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born in Colorado Springs on January 11, 1932, she is survived by her husband of 71 years, Halver, their son Steven, her sister Beverly, seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and numerous other beloved relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Karen, and several siblings and in-laws. The family expressed gratitude to Hospice Care of Middletown and family caregivers for their compassionate support, and as Marilyn requested, private services will be held.

Grover Greene

Grover Michael Greene, aged 82, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, having been born in Dayton, Ohio on January 31, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lynda Lee, brother Jim, sister Mary Jo, and daughter-in-law Tricia. He is survived by his sister Cheryl, his children Michelle and Brian, four grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends. Mike will be laid to rest privately at Woodland Cemetery, with the family requesting donations to Project Healing Waters in lieu of flowers.

Randal Lakes

Randal Keith "Randy" Lakes, 63, of Miamisburg, OH, passed away on March 25, 2025. The viewing for Mr. Lakes will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 4-6 PM at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home in Miamisburg. No additional personal details about his life, family members, or cause of death were provided in the obituary notice. Services will be conducted at the Miamisburg funeral home.

Marie Kleinhans

Marie A. "Toni" Kleinhans, 91, passed away peacefully in Dayton, Ohio on April 8th, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on August 20, 1933, she was a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony Church and dedicated her life to nurturing her loved ones. Toni was preceded in death by her husband Norman and is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and siblings. Visitation and Mass will be held on April 14 at Immaculate Conception Church, with burial at Calvary Cemetery.

Brenda Heiser

Brenda Kay "Beano" Heiser, 81, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away on April 5, 2025. The funeral services are being handled by Newcomer Funeral Home located in Kettering, Ohio. No additional details about her life, family, or cause of death were provided in this brief notice. The nickname "Beano" suggests she may have been known affectionately by this moniker among friends and family.

Ronald Jones

Ronald Dean Jones, who lived from November 26, 1937, to April 11, 2022, is remembered fondly by his loved one Beverly. In this memorial tribute, Beverly expresses how deeply she misses Ronald's smile, voice, laugh, embrace, and glowing presence. She notes that her sense of loss remains as strong today as it was when he passed away. This heartfelt remembrance captures Beverly's enduring love and the significant void left by Ronald's departure.

Marsha Marquardt

Marsha May Marquardt, 80, passed away on April 3, 2025, at Traditions of Beavercreek in Ohio. She was a dedicated educator who taught for 30 years in Dayton Public Schools and authored a series of children's reading books called "Little Ghost." Marquardt was famously devoted to Elvis Presley, attending 73 of his concerts and receiving two scarves and kisses from him. She enjoyed her retirement surrounded by friends, including her "YaYas" group and numerous cousins who survive her, while a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Kenneth Katowik

Kenneth E. Katowik, born April 1, 1948, passed away after a life dedicated to public service and his passion for jazz, which he shared as the host of WYSO's "Straight No Chaser" for 27 years. He retired from the Montgomery County Department of Jobs and Family Services after a long career and was deeply involved in his daughter Emily's activities, serving as photographer and chaperone for her school events. Ken is survived by his daughter Emily Pioske, his wife Nancie, his former wife Wendy Campbell, and his grandchildren Bradley and Carolyn Pioske. A memorial service will be held on April 16 at Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, with donations suggested to WYSO 91.3 FM public radio or SICSA in lieu of flowers.

Haley A. Kinner

Haley Ann Kinner, 54, of Germantown, Ohio, died on April 11, 2025, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Middletown in 1970, she was devoted to her family and enjoyed outdoor activities, games, attractions, and crafts, while remaining a loyal Cincinnati Reds fan. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Kevin, her two daughters, two grandchildren, her brother, and extended family. Funeral services will be held on April 16, 2025, at the Dalton Funeral Home, followed by burial at Highland Cemetery in Miamisburg.

Sandra Moore

Sandra Lee Moore, 72, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on March 24, 2025. Born in Mt Sterling, Kentucky to Edward and Thelma Hart, she was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Moore, son Brian Moore, and brother Edward Hart Jr. She is survived by her daughter Kelly McKnight, brothers David and Michael Hart, five grandchildren, and five nephews. A visitation will be held on April 18, 2025, at Tobias Funeral Home in Beavercreek from 11 am to 1 pm, followed by a service and interment at Miami Valley Memory Gardens.

Roland Matusoff

Roland "Ron" Matusoff, 84, of Dayton, passed away at the age of 84 surrounded by family. A graduate of Colonel White High School and Wright State University, he was an owner of the family business, Xenia Avenue Feed Company, which spanned three generations. Ron is survived by his wife Trish, siblings, children, stepchildren, and grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, family time, travel, and was an avid Ohio State football fan, with no formal services planned.

Sara Meltzer

Sara M. Meltzer (née Sally Sherrick), 78, of Kettering, OH, passed away at home on March 2, 2025. A graduate of Ohio University with a BS in computer science and the University of Minnesota with BA and MA degrees, she worked in computer programming/analysis at NCR Corporation and Reynolds and Reynolds until retiring in 2004. Sally was passionate about the arts, volunteering at the Dayton Art Institute and enjoying performances by the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, while also being an avid reader and skilled investor. She is survived by her sister Teresa Sherrick, an aunt, cousins, and friends, with a memorial service planned for later in the summer.

John Mize

John D. Mize of Carlisle, Ohio, passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 78. Visitation hours will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will take place the following day, Friday, April 18, at 10 a.m. Both the visitation and funeral service will be conducted at Dalton Funeral Home in Germantown, Ohio.

Alice Miles

Alice Marie Miles, age 77, of Dayton, Ohio, died on April 6, 2025. Her funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The service will take place at House of Wheat Funeral Home in Dayton, Ohio. She is remembered by her community and loved ones.

Tae Im Hayden

Tae Im Hayden, 48, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2025. Born in Korea on December 29, 1976, to Harry and Joyce Hayden, Tae was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father, four brothers, two sisters, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. Visitation services will be held on April 19, 2025, from 3-4pm at Newcomer Funeral Home in Dayton, followed by a funeral service at 4pm.

Paul McKnight

Paul William "Bill" McKnight, 80, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on April 10, 2025, at home. A graduate of Xavier High School and Xavier University, Bill worked as a manager at several car dealerships and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indiana Army National Guard. He is survived by his two children, a brother, several in-laws, and many nieces and nephews, while being preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Judy, his parents, and his sister. Known for his sarcastic humor and mild manner, Bill enjoyed gardening, fishing, crossword puzzles, and was an avid bridge player.

Cassie Buchholtz

Cassie Belle Buchholtz (Brock), aged 85, passed away on Monday, April 7th. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry Buchholtz, as well as three children: James Pepper, Cassie Pepper, and Sheryl Aldridge (Robert). Her son Paul Pepper preceded her in death. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, with funeral arrangements being handled by Baker, Hazel and Snider Funeral Home.

Doris Hattie Dobeleit

Doris Hattie Dobeleit, 96, of Dayton, passed away on April 12, 2025, after being born on November 28, 1928, to Clyde and Myrtle Study. She retired as a secretary from Kettering City Schools and was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for 68 years, as well as Hope Lutheran and Faith Lutheran Churches. She is survived by her daughter Roxane, son Marty, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, while being preceded in death by her husband Robert, her parents, her sister Marceile, and her niece Barbara. Doris enjoyed square dancing, playing cards, gardening, sewing, and spending time with her family, who remember her as a loving and kind mother and grandmother.

Shirley Miller

Shirley Eileen Miller, 97, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away on April 10, 2025. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 14, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Nashville United Church of Christ in West Milton. A service will follow the visitation at the same location. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Newcomer - North Chapel in Dayton, Ohio.