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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Roland J. Watts
Jan 13, 2026
Roland James Watts of Centerville, OH passed away peacefully at the Hospice of Dayton on January 13, 2026. Born on June 6, 1938, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late Roy and Catherine (Ochs) Watts, Roland lived a life characterized by service, intellectual curiosity, and an unwavering love for his family and community.
Roland was a devoted family man whose life was...
Ausma V. Erikson
Feb 3, 2026
Ausma V Erikson passed away on February 3, 2026. She would have been 100 on April 21st.
Ausma was born in Riga, Latvia in 1926. She came to the USA in 1949 with her family. She was an artist who loved oil painting. Ausma was member of Dayton’s Society of painters and sculptors for over 30 years. She exhibited her artwork...
Jack E. Feverston
Feb 17, 2026
FEVERSTON, Jack E., age 97, of Centerville, OH went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Jack was born on November 1, 1928, in Dayton, OH to the late Donovan and Sylvia Feverston. He graduated from Stivers High School before beginning his career with NCR. His time with NCR was put on hold by the Korean conflict...
Shirley Ann Grenz Suhr
Feb 16, 2026
Shirley Ann Grenz Suhr, age 81, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026.
A native of Eureka, South Dakota, Shirley was born on July 16, 1944, to the late Ernest and Ella Grenz. Shirley grew up in Fargo, ND where her first job was with the telephone company as a phone operator. She met Lester on a...
David Michael Kash
Feb 14, 2026
Kash, David, Michael, age 21 of Springboro, Ohio passed away on Saturday February 14th, 2026. He was a graduate of the Class of 2023 from Springboro High School. David was the proud owner of Checkmate Lawn and Landscaping, Inc. based in Springboro. David loved to play golf, boat on the Ohio River (he was the self-proclaimed Mayor of Ripley), be...
Sally Ann Bond
Feb 11, 2026
Sally Ann Bond (Stoner), age 84 of Kettering, passed away on February 11, 2026.
She was born in Kettering on May 9, 1941 to Howard and Lucile Stoner. She graduated from Kettering Fairmont High School Class of 1959 and went on to Miami Jacobs College. She was a lifelong resident of Kettering, OH. She married William Bond, on April 14, 1962...
Larry Charles Horwath
Feb 11, 2026
Horwath, Larry Charles, age 91, formerly of Kettering passed away Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026. Larry was born in Oakland, CA in 1934. At age seven, he moved to Dayton, where he attended St. Anthony’s grade school, graduated from Chaminade High School in 1952, and received his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from the University of Dayton in 1956. Larry worked...
Joanne Sargent
Feb 9, 2026
Joanne Louise (Stickrath) Sargent, age 98, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on February, 9, 2026.
Joanne was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 23, 1928, to Chester and Flora Stickrath. She was a proud graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, Class of 1946.
A talented artist with a lifelong love of creativity, Joanne worked early in her career drawing posters and later...
Jack Drew Teemer III
Feb 7, 2026
Teemer III, Jack Drew, age 17, of Oakwood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Jack was a senior at Oakwood High School and also attended Fairmont High School’s automotive program. He leaves behind an enormous circle of family and friends who will love and cherish him forever.
Jack had a tender heart and a quiet strength. He was known...
Aphrodite "Connie" Lane
Feb 7, 2026
Lane, Aphrodite “Connie” (Economides) formerly of Kettering and Centerville, OH passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Connie was born in Oakwood, OH on April 15, 1925, to George and Evangeline Michael Economides. Connie honored her heritage and was raised in The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Dayton. After her graduation from Oakwood High School, she met her future husband Glenn Lane...
Jim Kessel
Feb 6, 2026
KESSEL, James Joseph “Jim” age 72, of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026.
Jim was born October 15, 1953 to James Edward and Mary Ann (Doll) Kessel. He worked as an HVAC technician and proudly served his country in the Army. Jim was a kind and caring soul who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Family will...
Jeffrey James Buchanan
Feb 5, 2026
Jeffrey James Buchanan, age 64, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Jeff was born on July 16, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Walter and Helen Buchanan. He attended Centerville schools, where he played in the band and was involved in intramural sports. A graduate of Centerville High School’s class of 1978, Jeff continued his education at Ohio University...
Phyllis J. Johns
Feb 5, 2026
JOHNS, Phyllis J., age 84, a 58-year resident of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1942 in Middletown, OH to the late Harley and Ruby Mae Phillabaum. Phyllis graduated from Lanier High School in 1960 and the University of Cincinnati in 1964. After college she worked for 4 years as a mathematician...
Barbara K. Frick
Feb 5, 2026
Barbara Kay Frick, nee Henry passed unexpectedly on February 5, 2026 surrounded by loving family. Barbara was born January 7, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, the only child of Ray and "Dick" Henry.
Barbara was active in Girl Scouts and dance as a youth, graduating from Fairmont High School in 1963. She was most proud of her participation on the Dayton Aquanymphs...
MaryLou Gridley
Feb 2, 2026
MaryLou Gridley, 98, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. In the weeks leading up to her passing, she had been surrounded by her children and many family members as she was a beloved mother to four, grandma to 12, and “GG” (great grandma) to many great and even great-great grandchildren.
Born January 16,...
Marcia Seifferth
Jan 31, 2026
SEIFFERTH, Marcia Ann, age 91, of Washington Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Marcia was born in Dayton, Ohio, on November 24, 1934, to Eldred Byron and Mabel Marie (Lees) Siler. She was a 1952 graduate of Roosevelt High School. Following graduation, Marcia worked as an administrative assistant at the...
Steven R. Kimble
Jan 30, 2026
Steven R. Kimble, age 74, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on January 30, 2026.
A Dayton native, Steven was born on September 2, 1951, to Edward and Betty Kimble. In 1966, his life was forever changed at the young age of fifteen in a tragic car accident that claimed the life of his father, and left Steven seriously injured. Despite the...
Ronald E. Duckson
Jan 30, 2026
Duckson, Ronald E age 91 of Kettering, passed away January 30, 2026. Ron was born January 28, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio.
Ron graduated from Patterson Co-Op High School in 1953. He completed tool making and die apprenticeships at Frigidaire after high school. He then became a partner in Becker’s TV on Wayne Avenue. In 1970 he entered the life insurance business...
Donna L. Calissi
Jan 30, 2026
Donna L. Calissi, age 87, of Dayton passed away on January 30, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1938 in Dayton to parents Donald and Viola Stahl.
Donna graduated from Fairview High School. Following her education, Donna worked as a legal secretary for 22 years and was an active member of the Dayton Legal Secretaries Association, as well as the...
Linda E. McBee
Jan 27, 2026
Linda E. McBee, age 64, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2026.
Linda was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School and was employed for over 30 years as a legal assistant for Surdyk, Dowd & Turner Co., L.P.A.
Linda will be remembered as a great friend and animal lover. She enjoyed crocheting blankets for the cats at the animal...
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