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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
William "Bill" Kinser
Sep 29, 2025
KINSER, William “Bill”, age 92, of Kettering, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025.
Bill was born October 25, 1932 to the late William and Adda (Frick) Kinser. A graduate of Chaminade High School in 1950, he went on to earn his master’s degree from the University of Dayton. Bill retired from Bendix Corporation. He was devout in his faith and was...
Roger O. Wurtzbacher
Sep 26, 2025
WURTZBACHER, Roger O. age 90, of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025. A lifelong Daytonian, Roger graduated from Stivers High School (1952) and University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy (1956). Roger served proudly in the US Army, stationed at the Pentagon and Walter Reed Hospital. He returned to Dayton where he spent over 53 years as...
John Edward North
Sep 20, 2025
John North, 57, left this earth on September 20, 2025, preceded by his loving, strong and exceptional Grandma Shirley. John is survived by his dedicated-to-the-end, loving, and adoring wife of 35 years Tracy; sons Shane (Kayla) Drew (Sydney); and the joy of his life, bringing him so much happiness, energy and light, his granddaughter Lainey, she is and will always...
Matthew David Johnston
Sep 19, 2025
Matthew David Johnston, 37, passed away on September 11, 2025.
Matthew honorably served in the United States Air Force before continuing his career as an imagery analyst with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, where he dedicated many years of service. He was respected for his sharp mind, steady presence, and commitment to his work.
Above all, Matthew will be dearly missed by his...
Ann Fitzgerald Riazzi
Sep 18, 2025
Ann Fitzgerald Riazzi, 88, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, she is survived by her seven sons, two daughters, 26 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, her sister, Ellen Mitchell, of Cincinnati, and brother James Fitzgerald and his wife Leslie, also of Cincinnati.
Ann was born in Dayton,...
Robert R. Reynolds
Sep 18, 2025
Robert R. Reynolds, age 88, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away surrounded by family. At the stroke of midnight, on the same day he first came into this world, Robert Reynolds took his final breath and returned home. He began and ended his earthly journey on the same sacred date, completing a circle of love, full and whole. His family will...
Terry Gene Davis
Sep 17, 2025
DAVIS, Terry Gene, age 82, of Riverside, OH, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Terry was born March 22, 1943 to the late Marion and Helen (Cromes) Davis. A graduate of Stebbins High School, he concluded his career at General Motors from which he retired. Terry was a proud American and NRA member, serving in the United States Air Force. He...
Margaret Antoinette Ziegler
Sep 15, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Ziegler of Dayton, Ohio, died on September 15, 2025, following a brief illness. She was 89 years old.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents Neil C. and Corrine (Rose) Rapp, along with her beloved husband of 66 years, Walter F. Ziegler. She is survived by her sons, David Ziegler of Kettering, OH; Paul (Lauran) Ziegler of Richmond,...
Edward A. Diano
Sep 12, 2025
DIANO, Edward A., age 87, of Centerville, OH passed away on Friday September 12, 2025. Ed was born on October 31, 1937, to the late Anothony and Dorothy Diano, in Canton, OH. He was a 22-year veteran of the U.S Army where he served in Vietnam. Following his retirement from the Army he served as a volunteer firefighter and fire...
Susan L. Niswonger
Sep 12, 2025
NISWONGER, Susan Lynn, age 80, of Moraine passed away on September 12, 2025. Susan was born in Dayton on October 31, 1944 to parents Richard and Ida Wilcox.
Susan was a talented machinist with RW Machining for around 20 years. In her later years, she worked as a cashier and customer service representative at Lowe’s.
In her free time, Susan loved to...
William Edward Stephens
Sep 12, 2025
William E. (Bill) Stephens, age 85, of Oakwood, OH passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025. He was born on December 19, 1939, in Dayton, OH, to the late Dorothy Stephens Rogers and Charles Stephens. An esteemed member of the community and a dedicated professional, he enjoyed a remarkable sixty-year career in the insurance business, demonstrating unwavering commitment and integrity....
John N. Taylor, Jr.
Sep 12, 2025
John N. Taylor Jr, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sept. 12 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Taylor was born in Dayton, Ohio on Aug. 2, 1935, to John N. Taylor Sr. and Margaret (May) Taylor.
He graduated from Oakwood High School in 1953 and was an alumnus of Denison University, where he earned a BA in Economics...
James Anders
Sep 10, 2025
James “Jimmy”, Jr., Anders age 55, of Springboro, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Jim was born March 26, 1970 in Newark, OH to James Anders, Sr. of Miamisburg and Lore (Rodel) Anders of Hof, Germany. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Christine Hamric (Anders). Left to cherish his memory are his son, Andrew...
Kenneth Gene Brown
Sep 10, 2025
Kenneth Gene Brown, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully in Dayton, Ohio. He was 82 years old. Kenneth dedicated 34 years of his life to the City of Kettering, where he served as Street Lighting and Design director, retiring in 2002. Beyond his work, Kenneth was a devoted family man who cherished time with his children,...
Jackie L. McGohan
Sep 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jackie L. McGohan:
Artist, designer, entrepreneur, devoted wife, loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother—Jackie McGohan lived a life defined by love, creativity, and grace. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the age of 78, Jackie passed away peacefully after a courageous battle, surrounded by her loving family. Though her earthly life has ended, her story continues...
Charlotte Toller
Sep 9, 2025
Charlotte Ann Toller, age 89, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Charlotte was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 25, 1936 to the late Blanche and Theodore Neuner and became the youngest of seven siblings. Charlotte attended Roosevelt High School where she excelled in track and was a part of the synchronized swimming team.
Following high school,...
James B. Rhinehart
Sep 7, 2025
RHINEHART, James B. age 95, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Jim was born on July 16, 1930 to the late Dewey and Blanche Rhinehart in Dayton, OH. He grew up in Ohio and Michigan, and graduated from Fairview High School class of 1949, before continuing his education at Miami University. Jim served 4 years in...
Aurelia G. Schuster Palcher
Sep 7, 2025
SCHUSTER PALCHER, Aurelia G., age 87, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. Aurelia was born January 4, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Loren and Aurelia (Bach) Schuster. She valued education, earning her MBA from the University of Detroit. In 1996, Aurelia married the love of her life, John Palcher. She had a long career in healthcare,...
Robin A. Hare
Sep 6, 2025
Robin A. Hare, age 68, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 2, 1956 to parents William and Chloe Lewis.
Robin enjoyed a life with her husband of 45 years. Robin especially cherished her time with her children, grandchildren, and pets. She loved going to the gym with her...
Cooper James Alexander
Sep 5, 2025
ALEXANDER, Cooper James, age 24, of Dayton, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025. Cooper was born July 9, 2001 in Davenport, IA to James and Kirstin (Hahlen) Alexander. A 2020 Centerville High School graduate, he attended Hocking College in Nelsonville, OH.
Cooper was a natural outdoorsman, spending countless hours hiking and fishing. He was employed by the State of Ohio, working...
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