All Obituaries

Douglas E. Via, age 50, of Germantown, OH passed away suddenly on Monday, November 18, 2019 at his residence.  He was born October 8, 1969 in Kettering to Joyce (Brown) Via and the late David L. Via, Sr.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He is survived by his mother Joyce Via of Germantown; daughters Adrianna (Kenneth) McWilliams III and Breanna Via both of Gratis; granddaughter Octavia McWilliams; brothers David L. (Cindy) Via Jr. of Monroe and Jeffrey (Theresa) Via of...

John Christopher Clevenger, age 57, of Lewisburg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his residence.  He was born February 25, 1962 in Middletown.  He was member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #18, a member of the Middletown Sportsman Club and a lifetime member of the NRA and Ohio Gun Collectors.  John, or Chris as many called him, was an avid gamesman that loved hunting rabbits and squirrels.  He also loved trap shooting with his...

Margaret Sizemore, age 86, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 in Dayton, OH. She was born March 28, 1933 in Knoxville, TN to Renzo and Ethel (Ledsinger) Davis. Margaret enjoyed crocheting, cooking, canning, gardening, listening to bluegrass music, camping and family time. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, John, and numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by her 4 children; Sandra (Robert) Worley of Eaton, OH, John...

Peggy Anabelle (Zurwell) Smith, age 88, of New Lebanon, OH passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.  She was born April 19, 1931 in Darke County OH to the late Roy E. and Leveda (Whitaker) Zurwell.   Peggy graduated from Jefferson (New Paris) High School. She was the Classified Advertising Manager for Dayton Newspapers, Inc. for 22 years until she retired. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 3288, Amvets, Ladies Auxiliary Post 1789, and American...

Adeline Marie Wenger, age 103, of Gratis, OH and formerly of Englewood, OH passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her residence.  She was born March 10, 1916 in Vandalia, OH to the late Esta and Matilda (Krieger) Heitzman.  Adeline enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning and sewing.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Myron E. Wenger who passed away in 1991; one sister; and five brothers.  She is survived by her son Leroy...

GRATIS, OH – Eugene “Gene” Cornett, age 66, of Gratis, OH passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 30, 2019.  He was born June 18, 1953 in Middletown, OH to the late Willie and Ellen (Taylor) Cornett.  He was a 1971 graduate of Valley View, retired from AK Steel in 2006 as a maintenance electrician. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and in general a hard worker. He enjoyed farming, gardening and fishing. In addition to his parents, he...

Jean Doris Roderer, age 90, of Dayton, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Laurelwood Senior Living in Dayton.  She was born August 2, 1929 in Dayton to the late Joe and Nell (Cooper) Barr.  She enjoyed cooking, lottery tickets, playing cards, Goodwill shopping and was a lover of all dogs.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Norbert Roderer and her brother Esmond “Jake”...

Kevin Neighbors, age 55, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019.  He was born January 29, 1964 in Dayton, OH to Garnett and Janice Neighbors.  He is survived by his parents Garnett and Janice Neighbors of West Alexandria, OH; sister Gayle (Michael) Back of West Alexandria, OH., a niece; Sara Erber, and 5 nephews; Adam Back, David Back, Nathan Back, Isaac Back and Noah Back and 8 great nieces and nephews. A private service will be held at the convenience...

Harold D. Winnale, Jr., age 76, of Wilmington, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born June 9, 1943 in Cambridge Springs, PA to the late Harold D. Sr and Margaret (Bundy) Winnale.  Harold was a self-taught draftsman, industrial electrician, self-employed tree cutter, and retired from the Air National Guard as a SMSgt with 21 years of service. He was an avid coin collector, liked many types of sports, and most importantly was a believer in the...

Dosha Bowling, age 60, of Middletown, OH passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Garden Manor Retirement Home in Middletown, OH.  She was born September 19, 1958 in Wolf Creek, Kentucky to the late Elisha and Nancy (Gabbard) Bowling. “Victory is mine, saith the Lord” are the words Dosha faithfully lived by and her family will forever carry and remember these words. Dosha enjoyed bingo, casinos, her sweet treats, going to church, and spending time with family and friends....