Marla Sue Timmins Harlan (June 12, 1951-Nov. 25, 2025) was born to Arthur and Fran Timmins in Dayton. She graduated from Meadowdale High School in 1969 and continued to Northwestern University and received a degree in communications. After graduation, she worked in public radio (WETV) and for Southern Bell in

Ben Harrison Bader, Sept. 22, 2000 – Oct. 23, 2025. From the moment he entered this world — tiny and determined at just two pounds — Ben Harrison Bader showed the strength, courage, and grace that would come to define him. Born a fighter, he grew into a young man

Nathan Spencer Arnold, age 17 of Centerville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 15. Nate was born in Houston, Texas to David and Michele Arnold. From the very beginning, Nate had a unique and powerful purpose: to educate the world — not through words, but through the way

Judith Kay Perlman passed away peacefully after her long journey with dementia, on Sept. 6. She was known for her love of Judaism, music, and family. She was a beloved sister, aunt, and cousin to her family and many friends. Judith was born Feb. 15, 1948 in Kansas City, Mo.

Doris Rosamond Constantine (née Sheinker) late of Kettering, passed away Aug. 1 at age 98, after a very full life of love, family, and friendship. Doris was a caring wife, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and a loyal and loved friend to many people in and around the Centerville, West Carrollton,

Dr. Alvin S. Charme, age 88, passed away June 18. Alvin was an optometrist for nearly 60 years and an active member of Beth Abraham Synagogue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donn and Claire Charme, and his wife, Diana Charme. He is survived by his children Judy

Robert Armin Buerki, Springfield resident, passed away June 7 in Dayton. He was born in Madison, Wisc. to the late Robert and Gail (Banks) Buerki and was preceded in death by his in-laws, Lester and Pearl (Farber) Stein and brother-in-law, Eric Stein. His blessed memory is now cherished by his

Jeanne M. Hochman passed away peacefully on May 5 in Palo Alto, Calif. at the age of 84. She was born on Feb. 16, 1941 in Cleveland and was predeceased by her husband, James B. Hochman who passed away on Sept. 23, 2021, also in Palo Alto. Both Jeanne and

Mabel Lou Becker, age 89, passed away on April 3. Mabel was born in Chillicothe, next to the railroad tracks where her father, a railroad man and great storyteller, inspired in her a life of adventures where she could follow her dreams. Through hard work and determination, Mabel received her

Jerome Kenneth (Ken) Elbaum passed on March 23. Ken was born in 1930, in Glen Cove, N.Y. to Max and Molly Elbaum. He had two sisters, Beatrice (Bea) Miller and Sylvia Richman, who predeceased him. He is survived by Lenora (Libby), his wife of 57 years. He is also survived