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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Bill Honingford
Jul 20, 2026
William A. Honingford, “Bill”, age 89 of Centerville passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Bill served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from the University of Dayton with a bachelor’s degree in business and worked for the university for 40 years, finishing his career as Assistant Director of Telecommunications. Bill was also a member of Incarnation Catholic...
Lamon Henry Benham
Jul 7, 2026
Lamon Henry Benham, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones in his family home in Kettering, Ohio, where he had lived for 59 years.
Lamon’s life is celebrated by his community of new and lifelong friends, neighbors, co-workers, history buffs, and the family who all adored his warm humor and quick wit.
Lamon was born on...
Sharon Ann Lowry
Jul 21, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Sharon Ann Lowry, age 81, of Centerville, Ohio, who left this world on July 21, 2026. Sharon was born in Akron, Ohio, and was a beloved educator, public servant, and devoted community leader whose life was marked by faith, service, and deep commitment to others.
Sharon graduated from Ellet...
Martin "Marty" Shipley
Jul 20, 2026
Marty Shipley, 53, of Dayton, Ohio, born November 11, 1972 in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on July 20, 2026. Marty was a devoted father, loving son, and cherished brother. A proud patriot, he carried a deep love for his country throughout his life and was known for his quiet strength, loyalty, fun-loving and social nature, and his generosity with family...
Mary Anne Eichner
Jul 20, 2026
EICHNER, Mary Anne, age 94, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by her family. Mary Anne was born on October 30, 1931 in Columbus, OH, to the late Harold and Mary Bright. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from St. Joseph Academy, where she enjoyed playing basketball for the school. Following her graduation Mary...
Mary Ann Paloncy
Jul 15, 2026
Mary Ann Paloncy passed away peacefully on July 15th 2026 at the age of 90.
Daughter to Ann and Russell Woodall, she was raised in Oakwood by her mother and they enjoyed lots of international travel together.
A lifelong Oakwood resident she graduated from Oakwood High School and went on to attend and graduate from Ohio University where she met and married...
Edward "Ken" Toepfert
Jul 15, 2026
Edward "Ken" Toepfert died peacefully July 15, 2026, surrounded by family. Born Jan. 16, 1933, in Cincinnati to Walter and Agnes Toepfert, one of his earliest memories was being rescued through an attic window as Ohio River floodwaters rose during the historic 1937 flood at his family's home near Crosley Field. They lost everything in the flood, and spent a...
Jimmie E. Aleshire
Jul 15, 2026
Aleshire, Jimmie “Jim”, age 83 of Centerville, passed away peacefully at home on July 15th, 2026. He was born on September 12th, 1942 to parents Stanley and Delsie Aleshire and spent his younger years in Pomeroy, OH.
After graduating high school, Jimmie joined the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He spent two years with the Army before receiving his honorable...
Donald J. Kwolek
Jul 15, 2026
KWOLEK, Donald J., age 93, of Canfield, OH, formerly of Wampum, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Dayton, OH. Don was born on December 7, 1932, to the late Stephen and Esther “Anna” (Ippolito) Kwolek, in Wampum, PA, where he grew up and graduated from Wampum High School before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953....
Victoria Thomas
Jul 14, 2026
THOMAS, Victoria, lovingly known as “Tori”, age 31, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Tori was born December 8, 1994, to David and Robin (Johnston) Thomas. She had a deep love of music, earning her bachelor's degree from Full Sail University in music business. This took her to Nashville, where she worked to preserve older music. Upon her return to...
Joyce "Joy" Carpenter
Jul 14, 2026
Carpenter, Joyce “Joy”, age 92 of Fairborn, passed away on July 14, 2026. She was born November 5, 1933 to parents William and Stella Carpenter. She grew up in Wallingford, KY until the family moved to Fairborn in 1956.
In 1959, Joy started her professional career as a bank teller. She was a longtime, dedicated employee of Farmer’s and Merchant’s Bank,...
Walter "Alan" Rogers
Jul 14, 2026
Walter “Alan” Rogers of Kettering, Ohio, “cashed out” on July 14, 2026. Born on October 12, 1959, to Charles and Lucille Rogers, Alan was a spirited soul who embraced life with enthusiasm, Joy, and Humor.
Alan was a proud graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, class of 1977. For over fifty years, he begrudgingly dedicated himself to his work at Kroger,...
Jim Newby
Jul 13, 2026
NEWBY, James Edwin “Jim”, age 86, of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026. Jim was born October 28, 1939, to the late Cyrus and Mary (Gayman) Newby.
Jim was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and earned his MBA at the University of Dayton.
Chief Newby served the Dayton Police Department from 1962 until his retirement in 1995, including more than...
William Harry "Bill" Dyer
Jul 11, 2026
DYER, William Harry “Bill”, age 100, a resident of Kettering, Ohio, passed at home while so lovingly cared for by his wife Mable and under the care of Hospice of Ohio.
Bill was born May 13, 1926.
Bill joined the Navy at age 16 to help his mother support his siblings. He hitchhiked across the US for basic training in Texas and...
Katherine L. "Kay" Stafford
Jul 11, 2026
STAFFORD, Katherine L. “Kay”, age 81, of Centerville, OH passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Kay was born August 4, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late Irvin and Mary Renner. She spent her childhood in Centerville and graduated Centerville High School in 1962. Kay met her future husband, Dennis D. Stafford, on...
Joseph F. Rhodus
Jul 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joseph "Joe" Rhodus
Joseph F. Rhodus, age 73, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Joe was born in Middletown, Ohio, in 1953. He dedicated his working career to law enforcement, working at Miami Valley Hospital for 42 years and retiring as a Sergeant in June of 2019. Throughout his career of public service, he...
Manuel "Mike" Begovich, Jr.
Jul 9, 2026
Manuel “Mike” Begovich, Jr., age 98, passed away peacefully in his home on July 9, 2026. Born to Manuel Begovich, Sr. and Helen Miller in 1928.
Mike is preceded in death by his beloved wife Dorothy “Dotty” Taylor Begovich; brother, Charles Begovich; sister, Evelyn Geisler, and his parents.
Survived by 4 children, John and Connie Begovich of Knoxville, TN, Jane and John...
Marilyn Ann Marlin
Jul 8, 2026
Marilyn Ann Marlin, age 73 of Centerville, passed away on July 8, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1952 in Richmond, IN to parents Kenneth and Dorothy Lucille Landis, and grew up in West Alexandria.
Marilyn dedicated her professional experience to a number of companies, including Ernst Concrete and Biel Photography in their accounting department. Later, she was even able...
Becky Todd
Jul 8, 2026
TODD, Becky, age 73, a lifelong Daytonian, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Becky was born November 19, 1952, to the late Donald and Bessie (Brown) Szabo. She graduated from Wilber Wright High School and married Russel Todd. Becky was a devoted wife to Russ, sharing 40 years of love and happiness.
Becky was a generous person and took the time...
Scooter Routsong
Jul 7, 2026
Scooter Routsong, our cherished companion at Routsong Funeral Home, has passed on after years of devoted service. With his boundless energy and ever-wagging tail, Scooter warmly welcomed every visitor, from grieving families to employees, bringing comfort and light with his joyful presence. Scooter's natural gift for companionship was felt by all, his playful spirit and diligent nature were also evident...
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