Obituaries
James O. Rakestraw
Feb 16, 2026
James Oscar Rakestraw, age 89, of Kettering, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 16, 2026, and undoubtedly heard, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” Born on September 1, 1936, in Belleville, Ohio to Frances and Earl Rakestraw, Jim spent his early life in the Mansfield, Ohio area, but decided at age...
Ralf Paeg
Feb 15, 2026
Ralf Paeg, age 67, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Feb. 15, 2026. Born on April 13, 1958 to Gunter and Eleonore Paeg in Berlin, Germany.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Rebecca (Preston), his daughters Stefanie Paeg and Katelyn Paeg, his sister Regina (Ken) Fyffe, and many nieces and nephews. He...
Kari Jean Peters Apfelbeck
Feb 15, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kari J. (Peters) Apfelbeck, age 49, of Dayton, Ohio. Born to Jeffrey S. Peters and Pamela J. (Weeks) VanWinkle on November 21, 1976, in Dayton, Ohio. Kari passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Kari attended Northmont High School and did further schooling in Cosmetology. She worked as a hair...
Fred J. Peckolt
Feb 15, 2026
Fred J. Peckolt, a beloved member of his community and dedicated public servant, passed away on February 15,2026, the age of 88. Born on April 25, 1937, Fred's life was by a steadfast commitment to both his profession and the well-being of his community.
Fred proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War, an experience that shaped his...
Margie Stamper
Feb 15, 2026
Margie Stamper, a beloved pillar of her family and community, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. Born in Livingston, Kentucky, on October 7, 1951, Margie was a radiant spirit, known for her sweetness, kindness, and an infectious sense of humor that touched all who crossed her path.
A proud graduate of Northridge High School, class of 1969,...
Christine Stathes Couchot
Feb 15, 2026
Christine (Chrys) Stathes Couchot, age 77 of Centerville, Ohio passed away on February 15, 2026 peaceably with her husband and children by her side.
Chrys was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 25, 1948 at 6:07 am to Paul and Anne Stathes. Chrys graduated from Fairmont West High School in 1966. She went on to Kent State University to study fashion...
Bonnie Jean VanDeMark
Feb 15, 2026
Bonnie Jean VanDeMark of Springboro, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 15, 2026 at the age of 79. She was born on August 1, 1946 to Melvin and Mabel Nelson in Greenville, Michigan. After graduating from Greenville High School, Bonnie worked her way up from ad salesgirl at the Greenville Daily News in Michigan to being...
Dennis K. Thacker
Feb 15, 2026
Dennis K. Thacker, born on June 24, 1960, departed this world on February 15, 2026. He will be remembered fondly for his strong will and kind spirit. Dennis was a man of artistic flair; he loved to draw and paint, showcasing his creativity in every piece he crafted. His passion for music was evident as he delighted in singing, especially...
Susan M. Kelly
Feb 15, 2026
Susan M. Kelly (McNamara), 89, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2026.
Susan is survived by her 4 children: Colleen (Gene Hogan) of Dayton, Tricia (David Moretz) of San Francisco, Michael (Brenda) of Charleston and Katie (Michael Smith) of Denver; her six grandchildren, Sarah Hogan, Ben Moretz, Griffin and Tyler Kelly, and Emily and Leah...
Len Bisping
Feb 14, 2026
Len Bisping, born on May 21, 1967, and a cherished member of his community, passed away on February 14, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy rich in family bonds, friendships, and a passion for his work and hobbies.
Throughout his career, Len was known as a Master Tech, dedicating many years to the automotive industry where he honed his skills at...
Allen Gray
Feb 14, 2026
Allen Gray, age 74, of Dayton, Ohio, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away February 14, 2026.
He was born April 11, 1951 in Dayton to the late Willie and Lorene Gray. In addition to his parents, Allen was preceded in death by his sister, Joann Gray; and brother, Larry Gray.
Family was the most important part of life to Allen....
Tej Kaur Dhaliwal
Feb 14, 2026
Tej Kaur Dhaliwal, a loving and devoted matriarch, peacefully passed away at her home on February 14, 2026, just one day shy of her 88th birthday, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on February 15, 1938, in Ludhiana, India, Tej's journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to those she loved.
Tej devoted her life to being a stay-at-home...
Robert "Bobby" Webb
Feb 14, 2026
Robert "Bobby" L. Webb, age 78 of Indian Lake, Ohio passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 14, 2026. He was born June 1, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. The son of the late Clyde and Caroline (Middlesetter) Webb.
Bobby was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a passion...
Dennis Michael Conroy Sr.
Feb 13, 2026
Dennis Michael Conroy, Sr, age 82, of Centerville, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. Dennis was born December 1, 1943, to John and Catherine (née Sheridan) Conroy. He was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Rambunctious and with personality to spare, Dennis excelled in academics and track. As a young man he thoroughly enjoyed scouting and achieved the...
Robert "Bob" Baker Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Robert "Bob" Everett Baker Jr., age 64 of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away on February 12, 2026 unexpectedly.
Bob was currently working at Millat Industries. He was a devoted father and grandfather. Bob loved watching soccer, Buffalo Bill, and NASCAR. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
He is survived by his children, Joshua Baker,...
Alice Loper
Feb 13, 2026
Alice Jean "AJ" Loper, age 93, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at St. Leonard in Washington Township. She was born October 4, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Aloysius and Florence (nee Pahl) Werner.
Alice graduated from Stivers High School in the class of 1951. She married Charles Loper Sr. on May 3, 1952 at Holy Angels...
Melissa Ann Calvert
Feb 13, 2026
Melissa Ann Calvert, age 48, of Kettering, passed away suddenly on February 13th, 2026. Melissa was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 23, 1977 to the late Karen Delaney Calvert Chadwell and Arthur James Calvert.
Melissa was a dedicated and determined individual who approached life with perseverance and heart. From an early age, she demonstrated a strong work ethic and...
Thomas H. Bond
Feb 13, 2026
Thomas H. Bond, aged 85, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. Born on March 28, 1940, Tom was a dedicated family man and a respected member of his community, whose legacy will be cherished by all who knew him.
Tom had a distinguished career, working at Dayton Forge and Heat Treat and retired from ABX in Wilmington. He served his...
Anita Gayle Clark "Mimi"
Feb 13, 2026
Anita Gayle Clark, affectionately known as "Mimi," passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on February 21, 1951, Anita was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose remarkable life impacted all who knew her.
Anita dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She worked as a registered nurse at Grandview and Southview Hospitals...
Inga B. Marcus
Feb 13, 2026
Inga Birgitta Rapp was born June 17, 1942 in Uppsala, Sweden. She was the daughter of Nils and Tillan (Sund) Rapp. Inga had a lifelong love of animals including dogs, a calf she raised while working on a local farm, and her favorite, horses.
Her parents ran a grocery store and were well known by everyone. Inga was locally known as...
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