Obituaries

Jun 1, 2016

Small, Audrey L., age 87 of Germantown passed away at home on June 1, 2016.  Audrey was born to the late Harry and Bertie (Stewart) Hutchinson.  Audrey loved being social and was very active with the Germantown United Methodist Church including being a part of the Joy Bunch.  She loved quilting, walking, water aerobics at the YMCA, tending her flower garden and playing...

May 16, 2016

Linville, Dorothy Ann, age 72 of Miamisburg, passed away on May 16, 2016 at Kettering Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Albert Edward and Dorothy Linville.  Dottie was a graduate of Miamisburg High School and a charter member of the Miamisburg Christian Church.  Dottie loved the Lord and started each day with her devotions.  Dottie worked at the Centerville...

May 13, 2016

Rickert, Walter “Dale”, age 77 of Germantown passed away May 13, 2016 at Southview Hospital.  He was born on  July 10, 1938 to the late Walter and Catherine (Smith) Rickert in Dayton, OH and retired from General Motors Truck and Bus.  Dale was a member of the Farmersville F&AM, York Rite Valley of Dayton, and the Beagle Club.  Along with his parents, he is...

May 12, 2016

May 12, 2016

Pierce, Joseph Michael, age 59 of Dayton, OH passed away May 12, 2016.  There will be private services at Dayton National Cemetery at a later date.

May 11, 2016

Braden, Carolyn “Sue”, age 76 of Miamisburg passed away May 11, 2016.  She was born to the late Kenneth Ross and Edna Ross-Becker in Hamilton, OH and attended First Baptist Church of Springboro.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Virgil Gau, second husband William Braden, and her son Steve Gau.  She is survived by her special...

May 8, 2016

Deborah Gail Fletcher, age 53, originally of Germantown, Ohio, was called home on May 8, 2016. Private Funeral services will be held (3P.M.) (Sunday) (May 15, 2016)  with the Minister Robert Fisher  officiating. Deborah Gail Byrge Fletcher(Debbie) was born to Deloris McQuinn Byrge on (November 9, 1962).  She went to school at Valley View High School in Germantown, Ohio). (Debbie ) is preceded...

Apr 30, 2016

Thompson, Anna May (Karacia), age 89 of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2016 surrounded by her children.  Anna May was born to the late Joseph and Anna (Pavolic) Karacia and enjoyed sewing and word search puzzles.  She also loved collecting bells, cruets, creamer and sugar sets.  Her grandchildren often called her Grandma “T” and said she had the softest...

Apr 23, 2016

Shearer, Brandon Ray, age 30 of Miamisburg passed away April 23, 2016.  He was born September 4, 1985 to James Ray Shearer and the late Virginia (Jenny) Mae Shearer in Dayton, OH.  Along with his mother, he was also preceded in death by his sister Christa Cole, grandparents James D. Shearer and Lena and Raymond Smith, his uncles Henry, Paul, Jack, Rick,...

Apr 20, 2016

Reser, Dale E., age 74 of Eutawville, SC passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at his home.  Mr. Reser was born in Dayton OH to the late Forrest Reser and Ida Mae (McAfee) Pitzer.  He attended Germantown High School, was a US Army veteran and retired from Bosch.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Anna Marie (Back)...

Apr 19, 2016

Stewart, Robert “Wayne”, age 86 of Germantown passed away April 19, 2016 at Kingston of Miamisburg.  He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Ora and Florence (Powell) Stewart.  Wayne graduated from Franklin High School in 1948 and worked many years as a Lab Technician.  He was a music lover and always enjoyed playing and watching sports including basketball, football, golf, and...

Apr 9, 2016

Ridenour, Eugene D., age 104 of Germantown passed away April 9, 2016 at Hospice of Butler and Warren County.  He was born to the late George and Nettie (Rapp) Ridenour in German Township in 1911.  Gene worked as an auctioneer, realtor, and farmer, was a member of I.O.O.F. Germantown and loved to carve things out of wood, especially rocking chairs.  In addition to...

Apr 8, 2016

Evans, Roy, age 64 of Germantown passed away April 8, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born in Birmingham, England to the late Leslie and Iris (Jones) Evans.  Roy was a 1970 graduate of Valley view High School and was an Engineer for Tom Smith Industries.  In his spare time he enjoyed working on cars and was a jack of all trades...

Apr 8, 2016

Gau, Steven E., age 54 of Farmersville passed away at his home on Friday, April 8, 2016.  He was born September 22, 1961 in Dayton, OH to Sue (Ross) Braden, and the late Virgil E. Gau.  Steve served on the Germantown Police Department from 1983-1984, the Butler Township Police Department from 1984-1988, and the Miamisburg Police Department from 1988 until his retirement...

Apr 4, 2016

Lucille resided in Dayton, OH and was born in Strawn, TX in 1918 to the late Elmer R. and Agnes (Blackford) Liner.  She served as a PFC in the US Army during WWII.  Funeral services will be held at the Dayton National Cemetery on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 3:00 PM.

Mar 23, 2016

Landis, Kenneth Victor, age 72 of Germantown passed away March 23, 2016 at Kingston of Miamisburg.  He was born June 21, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Paul and Esther (Sullivan) Landis.  Kenneth graduated from Germantown high school in 1961, Miami University in 1965, and was a Sgt. in the Ohio Air National Guard from 1965 to 1971.  Kenneth worked as an...

Feb 23, 2016

Clark, John, age 69 of Franklin, OH passed away surrounded by his family on February 23, 2016.  He was born to the late David and Mary (McGlaughlin) Clark in Middletown, OH was a member of The Church at Farmersville, a U.S. Army veteran and retired from AK Steel.  John began bowling at age 9 and continued bowling throughout his adult life.  He also...

Feb 22, 2016

Anderson, Steven R., age 64 of Germantown passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016.  He was born to the late Charles and Virginia (Carter) Anderson in Greenville, OH.  Steve retired from Valley View Schools after 37 years of service.  During his 37 years in education he spent various years coaching sports such as basketball and football at the junior high, as well as...

Feb 19, 2016

Hawley, Thomas Edward II “Tommy”, age 29 of West Chester, OH passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2016 in Germantown, OH.  He was born at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, OH on June 24, 1986 to Thomas Edward Hawley, Sr. and Anna Rodarte.  He attended Valley View High School in Germantown and was a veteran of the US Armed Forces as a...

Feb 10, 2016

Gekeler, Zachary W. “Minne”, age 20 of Germantown passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016.  He was born to Terry and Andrea (Schrock) Gekeler in Mankato, MN.  Zack graduated from Valley View High School in 2013 where he played football and track.  He loved fishing, four wheeling, hiking, and music.  Zack enjoyed life to the fullest and was always the life of the party.  His quick...