Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Linda Louise Harmon

Linda Louise Harmon

Oct 8, 2026

Linda Louise Harmon, born on October 24, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026 at the age of 84, surrounded by her surviving daughters.

She was a lifelong resident of the Dayton area.

Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra L. Harmon, her parents, Earl and Mary Winkler and her siblings.

Linda is survived by her daughters,...

Kathy Neff

Kathy Neff

Oct 10, 2026

Kathleen W. Neff of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026 after a brief illness. Kathy was born in 1929 to Buell and Jewell Williams in Wheelersburg, OH, where she spent her childhood. 

In 1946 Kathy married Floyd Neff, the love of her life. They lived in Portsmouth, OH where their son, Les was born, moving to Dayton in...

Albert R. Pieper, Jr.

Albert R. Pieper, Jr.

Oct 8, 2026

Albert R. Pieper, Jr. of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Born in 1938 in Stamford, Connecticut, Al was a beloved family man, a remarkable and caring businessman, and a patron on the arts and his community. After college (Dartmouth,’60), and a brief stint in the Army, he married his true love, Lousia...

David L. Wilson, Jr.

David L. Wilson, Jr.

Oct 8, 2026

It is with a mix of profound sorrow and deep appreciation for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of David Wilson, who left us peacefully at the age of 60 on October 8, 2026. Born on January 2, 1966, David L. Wilson, Jr. was a proud resident of Centerville, Ohio, whose dedication to service and family created a...

Earl Bradley Phillips, Jr.

Earl Bradley Phillips, Jr.

Oct 7, 2026

Earl “Ringo” Phillips Jr. 62 years old of Bellbrook passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. Ringo graduated from Northmont High school, class of ‘82. He retired from Delco Products. Ringo was a lover of animals, especially his dog Astro, who was with him everywhere he went.

He was a true historian who enjoyed painting toy soldiers and collecting baseball cards. Ringo...

Victoria A. Kraner

Victoria A. Kraner

Oct 7, 2026

KRANER, Victoria “Vicki” A., age 81, of Washington Township, OH, formerly, of Pickerington, Wilmington, and London, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Vicki was born on September 7, 1945 to the late Herbert and Miriam Wooley, in Pickerington, OH.

Vicki married her high school sweetheart Bob. She was a dedicated wife that worked on the farm caring for the...

Penelope Sue Jones

Penelope Sue Jones

Oct 6, 2026

Jones, Penelope Sue, age 85 of Kettering, OH passed away on Tuesday October 6th, 2026. Penelope was born on February 11, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late William and Sophia Wilmer and was a graduate of Stebbins High School.

Penny was a true adventurer in her wheelchair - she could cover the entire county in a day. Her love of...

Joyce Carol Ingram

Joyce Carol Ingram

Oct 4, 2026

INGRAM, Joyce Carol, age 88, of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026. Joyce was born in Indiana on April 25, 1938, to the late Charles and Ruth (Blankenship) Docter. She married the love of her life, Vernon Ingram, on September 28, 1957. They shared a life of love and commitment until Vernon’s passing in 2020.

Joyce worked tirelessly to make...

Anjam "A.J." N. Khan

Anjam "A.J." N. Khan

Oct 2, 2026

Anjam “A.J.” Najeeb Khan, age 57, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on October 2, 2026.

He leaves behind four siblings; Asam, Imran, Ghazalah, and Rukhsana; and five nephews and nieces, Alden, Henry, Amira, Yasmina, and Gael. He was preceded in death by his parents Najeeb and Ghulam Khan.

Born on 16 July 1969, Anjam grew up in Dayton, Ohio until...

Linda L. Weaver

Linda L. Weaver

Oct 2, 2026

Weaver (Sewell), Linda, Age 79, of Centerville, OH, passed on Friday, October 2, 2026.

She was born on September 11, 1947, in Jackson, KY, to the late Granville and Thelma Sewell.

Linda spent her early years building a career in sales at Texas Instruments, later moving into other companies and roles. Her kids still remember the magic of getting early access to...

Kathy Lynn Berens

Kathy Lynn Berens

Sep 29, 2026

Kathy Lynn Berens, age 78 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

She was born on February 12, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Matthew and Shirley Kemp Mancz. She was of the Catholic faith and attended St Mildred Catholic Church. Kathy dearly loved her children and she was...

Susan Zumwald Tigner

Susan Zumwald Tigner

Sep 28, 2026

Susan Zumwald Tigner, age 76 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 28, 2026, at St. Leonard retirement community in Centerville, Ohio.

Born on May 30, 1950, Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Marjorie (McDermott) Zumwald. Raised in Dayton in the same Westwood and Shiloh neighborhoods as some of her extended family, she was a 1968 graduate...

Thomas Ward Kemp

Thomas Ward Kemp

Sep 28, 2026

Thomas Ward Kemp, 90, of Kettering, Ohio & Key Largo, Florida died September 28, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born March 5, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Tom graduated from Fairmont High School, attending Cornell University earning a BS in Engineering, MSSE in Electrical Engineer & MBA from Cornell’s Johson School of Management. Also, He was a Certified Public...

Hazel L. Barrett

Hazel L. Barrett

Sep 28, 2026

Barrett, Hazel L, age 94, formerly of Kettering, passed away at The Courtyard of Centerville on September 28.

Hazel had a sharp wit and a gift for socializing. Hazel referred to herself and her husband Don as “Hazel Nut and Donald Duck” which always got a laugh. She loved their daily visits to China Cottage and were treated like family. You...

Susan R. Fouty

Susan R. Fouty

Sep 27, 2026

FOUTY, Susan R., age 78, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Sue was born on March 24, 1948, in Dayton, OH to the late Estil and Fern Winters. She grew up in New Carlisle and graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1966, before earning her RN nursing certificate through Riverside Methodist White Cross...

Marilyn "Lynn" Baker

Marilyn "Lynn" Baker

Sep 25, 2026

Marilyn “Lynn” Baker, age 81, of Centerville, Ohio, peacefully passed away on September 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family under the compassionate care of Hospice of Dayton. Her gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Lynn was born on June 1, 1945, to Donald and Mary Beam, growing up alongside her brother Woody. Her...

Andrew "Andy" Burton Dohme

Andrew "Andy" Burton Dohme

Sep 24, 2026

Andrew "Andy" Burton Dohme, age 68, of Kettering, peacefully passed away on September 24, 2026, with ESPN on the television and his loving fiancée's hand in his.

A Dayton native, Andrew was born on April 23, 1958, to the late Richard and Phyllis Dohme. He graduated from Fairmont East High School in the class of 1976. Andrew had a strong work...

Jill Leslie Spencer

Jill Leslie Spencer

Sep 23, 2026

Jill passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 71.

Throughout her life, she faced many challenges with strength, grace, and resilience. Though she spent much of her life in a nursing care setting, her world was enriched by the friendships she formed, the caregivers who supported her, and the family who loved her.

She will be remembered for...

Nancy Davis

Nancy Davis

Sep 20, 2026

Nancy Carol (Meska) Davis, 67, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at her home.

Nancy was born March 14,1959, in Paris, Kentucky, to Norman and Lucille Meska. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1977 and worked in many different roles throughout her life. Most recently, Nancy worked as a seamstress at FJM for eight years before...

Marilyn M. Mitchell

Marilyn M. Mitchell

Sep 18, 2026

MITCHELL, Marilyn M. (nee Briggs), age 97, of Centerville, OH passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Friday, September 18, 2026. 

She is survived by her children, Karen Colwell (Boyd) and William Mitchell (Sue); two sisters, Nancy Master and Ann Corner (Jack); five grandchildren, Matthew Lipinski (Erica), Erin Mitchell, Adam (Erin) Colwell, Megan Mitchell, and Amie Jimmerson (Jeff); six great-grandchildren,...