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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Alex James Burger
Aug 13, 2025
Alex James Burger, beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the age of 27. Born June 18, 1998, in Dayton, OH, to Jeromy and Amanda Burger, Alex grew up in Kettering, surrounded by family and friends who loved him deeply.
From a young age, Alex’s life was filled with energy and determination. At Fairmont...
Susan Pratt
Aug 13, 2025
PRATT, Susan, age 72, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1953, to the late John and Naomi Jeane Pratt, in Dayton, OH. Susan attended Southview School for several years before becoming involved with the MCBDD. She joined the Resident Home Association family and has resided at the Springmill Home for...
Stephen M. Spraley
Aug 11, 2025
Stephen M. Spraley, age 72 of Kettering, Ohio passed away August 11, 2025.
Stephen was born in Dayton, Ohio May 11, 1953 to Clement F. “Bud” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Gulyas) Spraley. He graduated from Archbishop Alter High School in 1971. He joined Dayton Local Plumber and Pipefitters UA 162 shortly after high school. Stephen was a certified welder, pipefitter and HVAC...
Christine Marie Bausman
Aug 9, 2025
Christine Marie Bausman, age 58, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
A Dayton native, Christine was born on November 22, 1966, to Joe and Maryann Bausman. She graduated from Beavercreek High School and continued her education at Sinclair Community College, which prepared her for her work as a medical assistant. She was also a member of Kirkmont...
Kyle Theodore Katzenbach
Aug 8, 2025
KATZENBACH, Kyle Theodore, age 67, of Kettering, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.
Kyle was born May 19, 1958 to the late George and Connie (Burks) Katzenbach. A graduate of Meadowdale High School in 1976, he enlisted in the Navy following graduation. Kyle then went on to receive his HVAC certification and began a career in maintenance for local apartment complexes....
Cynthia "Cindy" Hess
Aug 6, 2025
Hess, Cynthia Carol “Cindy,” age 68 of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025. Cindy was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; son, Nick; and her parents, Richard and Beverly Scherack. She is survived by her siblings, Deborah (Steve) Freeze; Linda (Dave) Duffy; and Thomas (Kathy) Scherack. She is also survived by her children, Sarah Key; Anthony...
Carl J. Kanzari
Aug 5, 2025
Carl Joseph “Doc” Kanzari passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio.
Carl dedicated his life to public service, beginning at a young age with the Civil Air Patrol. He went on to serve as a firefighter and paramedic across the greater Miami Valley area, including Riverside, Butler Township, Beavercreek, and Monroe. Continuing his lifelong commitment to selfless service,...
Dr. Perry P. Yaney, Ph.D.
Aug 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dr. Perry P. Yaney, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Physicist, Mentor, Innovator, Husband, Father, and Grandfather 1931 – 2025
Dr. Perry P. Yaney, Ph.D., a distinguished physicist, educator, and mentor, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of scientific excellence, educational innovation, and profound impact on generations of students and colleagues. He had just turned 94 on...
Edward L. Sellers
Jul 31, 2025
SELLERS, Edward L., age 85, of Springboro, OH, passed away on July 31, 2025. Ed was born on January 19, 1940 in Chicago, IL to the late Fredrick and Georgiana Sellers. He grew up in the Chicago suburbs and graduated from New Trier High School before continuing his education at Ohio Wesleyan University, where he earned his B.A in 1962....
J. Kevin Maxwell
Jul 30, 2025
J. Kevin Maxwell, age 71, better known as “Max” to his close friends and family, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on July 30, 2025, after a courageous 12-year battle with pulmonary vasculitis.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Max attended The Kiski School in Saltsburg before graduating from Denison University in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree. At...
Robert Hayes
Jul 30, 2025
HAYES, Robert “Pete”, age 91, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Born April 1, 1934, to the late Robert and Thelma (Lyons) Hayes, Pete was one of eight siblings and a proud example of hard work, dedication, and love for family.
A U.S. Marine, Pete served his country with honor during the Korean War, a chapter of...
Sarah Elizabeth Perry
Jul 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sarah Elizabeth “Sarah Suzie Q” Perry, age 17, of Springfield, Ohio, who left this world on July 29, 2025. Born on December 30, 2007, Sarah was a vibrant and loving daughter, sister, and friend, whose spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.
Sarah was a dedicated student at...
Virginia Elaine Motko
Jul 28, 2025
Virginia E. Motko, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away peacefully July 29, 2025 at the age of 94. Born on November 17, 1930, in New Carlisle, Ohio, she was the daughter of Paul O. Spohn and Edna E. Spohn.
A graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, Virginia began her career at Rike’s department store before transitioning to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,...
Elizabeth ann Hammonds
Jul 28, 2025
Elizabeth (Libby) Ann Bradley Spicer Hammonds was born on March 18, 1938 to the late Willard Anderson and Eliza (Hutchinson) Bradley in Relief, Kentucky. She was predeceased by Step-father Autie Conley. Predeceased by grandparents, John Floyd and Anna (Ferguson) Bradley and William Franklin and Sarah Elizabeth (Sloas) Hutchinson.
On January 23, 1959, in East Chicago, Indiana, she married Neal Vernon Spicer...
Richard C. Brooks
Jul 28, 2025
Richard Carlton Brooks, age 82, of Centerville, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Monday, July 28, 2025. Richard was born in 1942 and spent his early childhood on the family farm near McArthur (Vinton County), Ohio. He never ceased to deeply treasure the farm as an important part of his heritage.
After moving to Dayton, Ohio, Richard attended local...
Marilou K. Miller
Jul 28, 2025
MILLER, Marilou Kain, age 88, formerly of Kettering, Ohio passed away Monday, July 28, 2025. Marilou was born in Dayton and graduated from Wilbur Wright High School. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Marilou was skilled in gardening which earned her several Kettering Neighborhood Pride awards and high praise from neighbors. She was well-known for her outstanding...
William Timothy Andrews
Jul 27, 2025
W. Tim Andrews was born in Painesville, Ohio on April 23, 1928 and raised in Cincinnati where he graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1952. He later attended The Ohio State University and received his Chartered Life Underwriters Degree from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. He was a lifelong Ohio State football fan!
Tim was the son of James G....
Ann Blandford Herr
Jul 25, 2025
Herr, Ann Blandford, age 84, of Oakwood, Ohio died July 25, 2025.
Born August 8, 1940, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Graduate of E.J. Brown School and Fairview High School, both Dayton, Ohio, and of Centre College, Danville, Kentucky.
Preceded in death by parents Joel and Elva (Moffett) Blandford.
Survived by:
Soulmate and husband Stanley “Stan” Herr
Son Stephen Herr (Pandora Smolinski)
Daughter Elizabeth Herr (DJ Miller)
Grandchildren Hannah Russell-Goodson (Jon...
Dees Thompson
Jul 25, 2025
THOMPSON, Helen Dees Harris passed from this life on July 25, 2025.
Helen Dees Harris was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, the daughter of Gladys Emma Gibson and Marshall Dees Harris. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, she married James Robert Thompson and to this union was born one son, Bob.
She is survived by daughter in law Bonnie Singer Thompson,...
Martha Lee Dickey
Jul 24, 2025
Martha Lee (McGlinch) Dickey, 87, of CHI St. Leonard’s of Centerville, was reunited with her loving husband of 65 years, Galen Leroy Dickey, at the pearly gates of heaven on July 24, 2025.
She was born at home to Robert and Vergie Lovato (York) McGlinch on March 18, 1938, she grew up in Greenville, OH.
Martha went to Greenville High School where...
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