Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Mary Anne Frey
Sep 13, 2019
FREY, Mary Anne Bassett, age 84, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. Mary Anne was born to John E. and Frances E. (nee Walker) Bassett in Washington DC on December 15, 1934. She was a member of the Center for Spiritual Living. Mary Anne earned her B.A. in Physics in 1969, and Ph.D. in Physiology from...
Thomas M. Rafferty
Sep 10, 2019
RAFFERTY, Thomas M., age 78, of Kettering, passed away on September 10, 2019. Tom was born on April 2, 1941, in Dayton to the late Earl and Gertrude (nee Tetzlaff) Rafferty. He attended Holy Angels and Chaminade High School before attending the University of Dayton. Tom married the love of his life, Sharleen Slaven, on Valentine’s Day in 1970, after...
Zoey Marie Mink
Sep 10, 2019
MINK, Zoey Marie, age 5 months, precious daughter of Grant and Ashley (nee. Cantrell) Mink, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Although her time was short, Zoey had a true fighting spirit, whose strength was evident to all. The love she brought to the world is immeasurable, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her....
Robert J. Busch
Sep 8, 2019
BUSCH, Robert J, age 95, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Robert was born to George and Gladys (Sommers) Busch in Chicago, IL on January 22, 1924. He was a Deacon and Elder at South Presbyterian Church. Robert served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army during WWII. He was an Eagle Scout, past President and...
Judith "Judy" Winfield
Sep 8, 2019
WINFIELD, Judith Carroll (nee Cron) Manfreda, age 83, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Judy was born in Hamilton, Montana to the late Robert and Ruth Cron on June 27, 1936. She was the oldest of three girls (Robin, Mary Beth). Judy’s family moved to the Dayton area, where she graduated from Fairview high school. She then...
Ann Roettig Becker
Sep 7, 2019
BECKER, Ann R., "Nan" (Roettig), age 75, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Born in Utica, New York, on June 29, 1944, Nan graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1962 and received her B.S. from DePauw University in 1966. She taught science at Centerville High School, and returned to teaching as a home instructor for...
Carl "Butch" William Eger Ii
Sep 6, 2019
EGER, Carl “Butch” William, II, age 71, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at his home. Carl was born to Carl W. and Betty L. Eger in Indiana, PA on April 8, 1948. He attended Penn Tech College, and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Dayton in 1978. Carl was a member of...
Robert "Bob" Kennedy Sr.
Sep 5, 2019
KENNEDY, Robert J. “Bob”, 98, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born in Cincinnati on October 1, 1920, to the late Francis and Mary Kennedy. He graduated from Purcell HS, class of 1938, before attending Xavier University. WWII broke out, and Bob made the decision to serve his country in the Army. Before he left, he married...
Timothy Pierce Ahern
Sep 5, 2019
AHERN, Timothy Pierce, age 67, of Kettering, passed away on September 5, 2019. Timothy was born to William E. and Elizabeth I. (Smith) Ahern in Urbana, OH on July 9, 1952. He graduated from Fairmont East in 1970 and attended The Ohio State University. He worked as a manager for National Amusements Cinemas and other Dayton theaters for forty plus...
Ruth Anne Woods
Sep 4, 2019
WOODS (Griffith), Ruth Anne, age 93, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 4, 2019 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. Ruth was born on August 17, 1926 in McHenry, Ky. to Joseph and Thelma Jones. She graduated from Big Creek High School in McDowell County, West Virginia, and earned her Associates Degree in Journalism from Ashland Junior College in Ashland,...
Norma Irene Roseberry
Sep 1, 2019
ROSEBERRY, Norma I. “Pansy”, age 75, passed on peacefully with her husband and children by her side on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 after a long 4 year battle. She was a fighter till the end. Norma was a lifelong United Methodist Church Member. She is survived by her husband, James; 6 children, 10 grandkids, 1 grandchild-to-be, and favorite dog, Jack....
Robert A. "Bob" Lowden
Sep 1, 2019
Lowden, Robert A. “Bob” age 87, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019. Bob was a graduate of Miamisburg High School and of the University of Dayton. He also received his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. In his professional life, Bob was an entrepreneur who founded and operated several businesses including Lowden Paint and Decorating, Tri...
Ruth Irene Gordon
Aug 31, 2019
GORDON, Ruth I., age 98, of Miamisburg, passed away on August 31, 2019. Ruth was born to the late Walter and Catherine (Stitle) Bailey on August 26, 1921 in Newton Falls, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Irl Gordon, son, Roger I. Gordon, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Ruth is survived by daughters Donna R. Archer,...
Anna M. Morrow
Aug 31, 2019
MORROW, Anna Maria, "Nannina" long time resident of Dayton, OH passed away Saturday, August 31st, 2019. She was born on June 7, 1936 in Naples, Italy to the late Pietro and Luongo (Vincenza) Guida. Anna loved to cook and spent most of her time in a kitchen both personally and professionally. She was a longtime employee of Sacksteder's Restaurant, she...
Sandy L. Drake
Aug 29, 2019
DRAKE, Sandra L., age 77, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. She was born on September 22, 1941 in Erie, PA. A daughter of the late Ernest L. and Hazel B. Mayhue. She was a retired nursing assistant. Sandra first worked as a volunteer for several years at Kettering Medical Center (KMC), Kettering, OH, then worked...
Robert James Hadley, Esq
Aug 29, 2019
HADLEY, Robert “Bob” James, age 80, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Bob was born on October 27, 1938 in Wilmington, OH to Robert and Ethel (Slade) Hadley. He graduated from Wilmington High School, Ohio State University, and Harvard Law School. Bob spent his entire legal career as a corporate attorney with Thompson Hine, retiring in 2003....
Carl Daniel Kline
Aug 27, 2019
KLINE, Carl D., age 95, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Carl was born on December 23, 1923, on a farm in Liberty Township, Van Wert County. OH, to Harry and Fern Kline. On June 8, 1946 he married Arlene L. Krugh, daughter of Carey and Mae Krugh, who preceded him in death on October 15,...
Fredric Joseph Scheyd
Aug 26, 2019
SCHEYD, Fredric Joseph, Col. USAF Retired, age 80, of Beavercreek, OH passed away August 26, 2019. Fredric is survived by wife Elizabeth; daughter Erika (Jon) Ross; granddaughter Monica Ann Wilkes, and sister Judith Garro. Services will be held Friday, August 30, beginning at 11:00 am at Church of the Incarnation, 55 Williamsburg Ln, Dayton, OH 45459.
Joann Ross
Aug 24, 2019
ROSS, Joann (Cox) from Catlin, IL was ushered into the presence of Jesus at age 88 on Saturday, August 24, 2019. She was born on May 1, 1931 to the late George and Mable (McElhaney) Cox of Catlin. She went to Catlin grade school and Catlin High School where she graduated with honors in 1949. She was a faithful member...
Merle Dean Rollins
Aug 24, 2019
ROLLINS, Merle Dean, age 87, of Xenia, OH, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Dean was born in Chesnee, SC to Burton and Flossie (Peeler) Ruppe on April 5, 1932. She graduated from Chesnee High School, loved to read and care for her family. Dean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Frank; brother, Hubert Ruppe. She is...

