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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Jack Hiett
Apr 30, 2025
Hiett, John "Jack”, age 89, of Washington Township, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather whose life radiated warmth and camaraderie, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy rich with laughter, adventure, and a profound love for his family and friends. He was born on March 16, 1936, in Windsor, Wisconsin, to the late John...
Harry A. Amato, Sr.
Apr 28, 2025
Amato, Harry A. Sr., age 98, of Kettering, OH stole home on April 28, 2025 after a brief illness, living independently until that time. He was born on July 25, 1926, in Greenville, OH to Harry and Blanche Amato.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mike, Laura Cligrow, and Bessie Jo Jasper; step-son John Bailey; and his wife...
Mary Ellen White
Apr 25, 2025
Mary Ellen White, a cherished sister, beloved friend, and accomplished financial analyst, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 after an extended battle with dementia. She was born in Etna, Ohio, where she grew up amidst the love of her family. The memories of their simple and fulfilling childhood on Pike Street remain a treasured legacy; filled with outdoor...
Capt. Nicholas James Harrod
Apr 5, 2025
HARROD, Nicholas James, age 41, completed his final flight here on Earth on April 5, 2025. He was born March 21, 1984 in Fullerton, California to Andrew and Lori (Barnett) Harrod. Nicholas is survived by his beloved wife, Sarah and children, Noah and Natalie.
A devoted husband, father, and remarkable flight nurse at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Nicholas touched countless...
Mary Barsoum
May 7, 2025
BARSOUM, Mary, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on May 7th, 2025.
Born in Cairo, Egypt, on February 14, 1949, she was the cornerstone of her household—an incredible wife, mother and grandmother. She poured her heart into raising her family with grace, strength, faith, and unconditional love. Her greatest pride was her family, and her love extended...
Luz Maria Hayes
May 5, 2025
Luz Maria Hayes passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the morning of 5 May 2025. Born Maria de la Luz (Mary of the Light) Lugo in Cardenas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico on December 31, 1939, Luz lived up to her name with her shining personality that endeared her to everyone she met. Small in stature and large in life,...
Ted C. Livingston
May 3, 2025
Ted Livingston, age 58, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Edward and Janet Livingston, and grew up alongside his two brothers, Gary and Greg.
Ted was preceded in death by his beloved wife and grade-school sweetheart of 38 years, Anita Livingston; his mother, Janet;...
Verda G. "Carp" Carpenter
May 2, 2025
Verda G “Carp” Carpenter (1926 -2025) age 98, of Kettering, OH, has gone to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 2, 2025, under care at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 5, 1926 in Mckee, KY to the late William Flannery and Lula Ethel (Cole) Carpenter. Following the passing of his father at the...
Sandra J. LeMaster
Apr 30, 2025
Sandra J. LeMaster, age 85, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of April 30, 2025, in her home in Centerville, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on August 28, 1939, in Sulphur Springs, Ohio, to the late Myron and Harrietta Eichelberger. Sandra graduated from Crestline High School in 1957 and Columbus Beauty School in 1958. She was an...
Phyllis June Schairbaum
Apr 29, 2025
SCHAIRBAUM, Phyllis June, “Pat” (Jenkins), age 89, of Kettering passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025 after a life dedicated to family, gardening, and supporting the community through her fundraising business, Schairbaum Enterprises.
Born on June 29, 1935, Pat grew up in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Bexley High School in 1952. She attended The Ohio State University where she met...
Ernest Adrian Reser
Apr 29, 2025
RESER, Ernest Adrian, 97, passed away peacefully, on April 29, 2025.
Ernie (Big Ern) was a wonderful husband and father and the ultimate family man. Whether he was piling the entire family into the 1969 Volkswagen bus for family vacations or hooking the trailer up to a Chevy Suburban he named Thor to take Sheila on adventures across the USA, family...
Ellis Russell Maas
Apr 28, 2025
Maas, Ellis Russell “Russ” died peacefully on April 28 at his home in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on August 30, 1942, in Elmhurst, Illinois to Ellis and Lorraine Maas (both deceased). Russ is survived by his beloved daughter Lisa Casey (Scott) of Normal, Illinois, partner Jana Jordan of Dayton, Ohio, and sister Lorraine Keith (Jay) of Belen, New Mexico.
Russ...
Vanhthong Boualavong
Apr 24, 2025
Age 90, of Kettering, OH, passed away April 24, 2025. A private service will be held at Routsong Funeral Home, Kettering, OH.
Donald Vernon Fry
Apr 22, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Vernon Fry on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 72.
One of four brothers, Donald was born on October 24, 1952, to the late Clarence and Geraldine Fry. He was a Kettering native and graduate of Fairmont East High School. Donald spent his career in the automotive...
Charlotte O'Laughlin
Apr 22, 2025
O’Laughlin, Charlotte, age 75 of Beavercreek, OH passed away on April 22nd, 2025. She was born on September 30th, 1949 in San Diego, CA to parents Bill and Helen Stone.
She is preceded in death by her parents and eldest son John J. O’Laughlin. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Tim O’Laughlin; sons James A. (Megan) O’Laughlin...
Roberta Moore Burnap
Apr 21, 2025
Roberta Moore Burnap "Bobbie", age 92, of Kettering Ohio, passed away in hospice care on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Roberta was born in Greensboro, NC on December 16, 1932. She graduated from Findlay High School when her family moved to Ohio. She earned a degree in English from Bowling Green State University and taught third grade. Roberta’s life changed forever when...
Frances "Pauline" Griffith
Apr 21, 2025
GRIFFITH, Frances “Pauline,” age 103 of Kettering, loving Wife and Grandmother, passed away April 21, 2025. She was born January 21, 1922 in Centerville, OH; the daughter of the late Wilbert and Edna (McCullough) Lucas. Along with her parents, Pauline is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Henry Alan Griffith; sister, Erma Gebhart; brothers, Chester and...
Conrad Lee Slorp
Apr 19, 2025
Conrad Lee Slorp, age 91, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
A Dayton native, Conrad was born on February 24, 1934, to the late Clifford and Edith Slorp. He graduated from Stivers High School and spent 19 years of his career with NCR. After NCR closed, Conrad continued his career with GM at their Delco plant, where...
John M. Lusa
Apr 17, 2025
LUSA, John M. of Washington Township has passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the age of 94. His wife, Marilyn G. Lusa, passed away in 2021 at the age of 91. John is survived by his daughter, Holly Lusa and son, Bradley Lusa.
John was born in the Westwood region of Dayton, Ohio on June 6th, 1930.
He graduated from...
Judith Ann Mayer
Apr 16, 2025
Mayer, Judith Ann, age 85, formerly of Kettering passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was a graduate of Fairmont High School in 1957 and received her B.S. form the University of Dayton in 1961. She was a math teacher and assistant athletic director at Wilbur Wright and Belmont High Schools. After being an educator, she worked at Graduate Service...
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