Obituaries

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...

Jan 29, 2016

Jan 29, 2016

Thompson, Sarah Louise, age 90 of Germantown passed away on January 29, 2016 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home.  She was born to the late Lindsey and Dona Thompson in Stockdale, OH and retired from the State of Ohio as a Claims Supervisor.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by 3 brothers Eldred, Jack, and Norman, and 4 sisters Josephine,...

Jan 27, 2016

Frederiksen, Dr. Janet Kathleen "Kathy", age 66 passed away peacefully in Flagstaff, Arizona on January 27, 2016 after a valiant battle against ALS.  Kathy was a proud Germantown resident and graduate of Germantown High School, class of 1967.  She married Ted Frederiksen in Germantown in 1966, and raised her two daughters there until 1983, when Ted’s job took them to his home...

Jan 13, 2016

In fond memory of my loving wife Jean Annette Dynes.  She was born at Middletown Hospital on June 16, 1957 to John and Alma Apple.  Annette grew up in Germantown with a loving family.  She graduated from Valley View High School in 1975.  She excelled in her academics, was an honor student, and was the class secretary.  Annette also placed 1st in extemporaneous speaking at...

Jan 10, 2016

Smith, Sandra Kay, age 64 of Germantown passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Colleen (Barkley) Owens. She leaves behind her husband Anthony Smith, two sons Chris (Jennifer) Smith and Aaron (Emily) Smith, stepdaughter Mardi (Curtis) Humphreys, sister Linda (Mark) Bingman, aunt Barbara Cross, niece Holly (Sean) Brannan, grandson Tyler Smith,...

Jan 10, 2016

Bridenbaugh, Wilford L. “Bill”, age 80 of Germantown passed away January 10, 2016.  He was born to the late Jacob and Dorothy (Ness) Bridenbaugh and retired from Crystal Water after 55 years.  He is survived by his wife Bonnie, son Scott Bridenbaugh, daughter Shelly (Joey) Lewis, his brother Jacob and sister Lillian, and 3 grandchildren, Danielle Denlinger, Cody Lewis and Carmen Lewis.  Funeral...

Jan 4, 2016

Lynch, Matthew C. age 41 passed away January 4, 2016.  Matt was a 1993 graduate of Valley View High School, always had a smile on his face and a hug for everyone.  He was preceded in death by his father Charles Lynch, sister Brook Boehmer, and Mamaw Mabel Slusher.  He is survived by his mother Vicki (Paul) Phillabaum, step-father Joe (Tammy) Hill, his...

Dec 20, 2015

Benson, Randy R. “RB”, age 63 of Germantown passed away December 20, 2015 of cancer.  He was born May 26, 1952 to parents Roy and Irene (Windle) Benson.  He was a 1970 graduate of Valley View High School and served in the US Army in Korea.  RB was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2292, he served 8 years...