UNROE, Marilyn Rose, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. Marilyn was born on January 28, 1953, to Hermina and Virgil Unroe of Old North Dayton. She was a graduate of Wright State University, where she earned a Master’s degree in Chemistry. She began her career as a Catholic school teacher before working with UDRI and later spent 34 years in the Materials Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. A lifelong member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Marilyn generously ...

VAVUL, Andrew (“Andy”) George, died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 1, 2026. Andy was born June 17, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to George Vavul (Vavoulis) and Maria Maltezos Vavul, proud Greek parents who immigrated to the United States from small villages in the Peloponnese region of Greece. As a young child, Andy moved with his parents, three siblings, and grandparents to Chicago, Illinois. The family began a very successful specialty import gift store on ...

MUMAW, James F., age 91, of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his residence.  James was a Air Traffic Controller for the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 26 years of service.  He was then a Personal Financial Counselor, retiring after 10 years.  James was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and was very active in the Knights of Columbus, where he held many leadership positions.  James was preceded in death by his parents, James & Ella Mumaw; ...

BIERNACKI, Anna Sue Cloyd, age 96, passed away peacefully after a series of illnesses, surrounded by loving family. Born in Harrodsburg, KY, she moved to Dayton, OH to begin her career at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as an executive secretary. There she met John A Biernacki and formed an enduring marriage. As mother and homemaker, and a founding member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Huber Heights, her life reflected her faith. She is survived by her children, John F. Biernacki and Anne ...

PALEY, Kiki A. (Kokolis), 89, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away February 18, 2026. She was born on December 16, 1936, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to the late Angelo Anthony Kokolis (June 20, 1901 – January 7, 1968), of Tarapsa, Sparta, Greece, and Potula (Diamondakos) Kokolis (November 30, 1915 – December 14, 2010), of Sparta, Greece. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Nicholas A. Kokolis (August 25, 1992), Anthony A. Kokolis (January 28, 2024), and Constantine ...

HOLLENSTEINER, William Franklin “Bill”, age 93, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on February 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and selfless service to his family and friends. Bill was born on March 15, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to Bernhard Hollensteiner and Mildred (Powell) Hollensteiner and was an only child.  Bill grew up in Western Springs, IL, where he graduated from high school. He went on to study at the University of Dubuque where he received a ...

McGILLIVARY, Nancy C., age 90, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Danbury Senior Living.  Nancy was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and she enjoyed volunteering, especially at St. Peter for the Bereavement Committee and sang in the choir.  She is preceded in death by her husband, James D.; sister, Judy Burnett.  Nancy is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Carol & Dennis Cornett; sons & daughters-in-law, James & Lori, Marty & ...

WEIGHTMAN, Franklin Case, age 82, of Springboro, Ohio, passed away on February 6. He was born on December 25, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Norma Weightman; his stepfather, Frank C. Chuchek; and his beloved wife of 49 years, Jane Virgallito Weightman. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth W. Solomon (David Solomon); his cherished grandsons, Jackson and Cooper Solomon; his sisters, Jeanne (Dupuy) Sears and Joanne (Carroll) Goodrich; ...

CROLEY (Singleton), Anna Evelyn, Age 87 of Centerville formerly of Huber Heights, passed away on January 28, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1938 in Brodhead, KY to the late Herman & Mary (Craig) Singleton. Evelyn was a member of the Cassel Hills Church of Christ. Evelyn was a secretary, office manager, and accountant and retired after 30 years of service for several home-improvement businesses. Evelyn is survived by son, Blaine Croley & son-in-law Kenneth Schneider of Centerville, ...

STAIGHT, Herbert E., age 89, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026.  Herbert was a Sargeant in the U.S. Army, retiring after 23 years of service and serving during the Vietnam War.  He was a truck driver for WPAFB, retiring after 12 years.  Herbert was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki; sons, Jimmy, Jeff; 2 sisters and 2 brothers.  He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis W.; daughters, Barbara (Brian) Robichaud, Brenda Powell, Jerri Dare, Alisa ...