Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Eleanor Barbara Huff

Eleanor Barbara Huff

Sep 8, 2018

HUFF, Eleanor Barbara Ellie (nee Meyer), age 86, of Centerville passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Ellie was born on October 6, 1931 in Flint, MI to Rudolph and Lillian (Olds) Meyer. She graduated from Flint Junior College in 1951. Ellie was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Flint, MI. She was also a member of POE...

Ronald W. Volosin

Ronald W. Volosin

Sep 8, 2018

VOLOSIN, Ronald W, age 86, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving children. Ron was born to William and Rose Volosin in Cleveland, OH on October 2, 1931. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Christine. He is survived by children, Cathy (Jim) Lockhart, Christy (Bart) Gendt,...

Roderick Norman Pooler

Roderick Norman Pooler

Sep 5, 2018

POOLER, Roderick "Rod" N., age 52, of Centerville, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Roderick was born on July 29, 1966 in Kettering, OH. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1988. Roderick was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Walter and Eula Pooler, and maternal grandparents, Roscoe and Jessamine Wilson, and grandfather, John Cummings. He is survived by...

John E. Reinert

John E. Reinert

Sep 1, 2018

REINERT, John E. age 88, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Jacks Earthly existence was characterized by an unquenchable thirst for adventure; in the air, on the land, and sometimes on the water. Whether piloting his Bonanza, riding his Harley, or captaining his pontoon, he was always fully alive. Jack was a dedicated husband, father, brother, and...

Harry Mack Wall, Sr.

Harry Mack Wall, Sr.

Aug 31, 2018

WALL, Harry M. Sr., "Professional Volunteer" and "Candyman", died on August 31, 2018 at the age of 87. Harry was born on June 22, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Sadie (Spears) Wall; and brothers, Howard and Wayne. Harry is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Shirley Ann; children, Mack Jr (Cheryl), Tammy,...

Thomas Earl Smith

Thomas Earl Smith

Aug 31, 2018

SMITH, Thomas Earl, 83, of North Canton, Ohio passed away August 31, 2018. Thomas was born in Canton, Ohio June 26, 1935 and graduated from Jackson High School in 1955. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a Slitter Operator at Morgan Adhesives Company for 35 years. Tom worked hard for his family. He took time for bowling...

Susan Ann Morgan

Susan Ann Morgan

Aug 30, 2018

MORGAN, Susan, age 78, of Kettering passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 in her home. Susan was born to Oscar and Pauline (Campbell) Horstman in Dayton, OH on May 3, 1940. She graduated from Julianne High School and The University of Dayton. Susan attended St. Charles and was a long time member of Ascension Catholic Church. She loved bird watching,...

Martha Jane Leahy

Martha Jane Leahy

Aug 30, 2018

LEAHY, Martha J. (nee Richey), age 85, of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Martha was born on February 16, 1933 to the late Howard and Virginia (Walsh) Richey, in Midland, KY. She graduated from Kiser High School in 1950, and went on to earn her cosmetology license. Martha was an expert hairdresser, and had her own beauty...

Alan B. Buddemeyer

Alan B. Buddemeyer

Aug 29, 2018

BUDDEMEYER, Alan B., age 64, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, after a long battle with health issues. Alan was born on August 22, 1954 to Homer and Dorothy (Burns) Buddemeyer, in Dayton. He graduated from Kettering Fairmont West High School in 1973, and went on to earn his B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Wright State...

William R. Sharp  Iii

William R. Sharp Iii

Aug 29, 2018

SHARP, William Roger III, age 55, of Washington Township, formerly of Centerville, passed away on August 29, 2018. He was born on July 27, 1963 in Dayton to William and Mary Sharp. William graduated from Centerville High School in 1982 and served in the United States Navy, where he earned his nickname Sarge. He worked for Ace Window Cleaning and...

Anthony Wayne Jones, Sr.

Anthony Wayne Jones, Sr.

Aug 28, 2018

JONES, Anthony W. SR., a truck driver and beautiful soul, age 51, of Sidney, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. He is survived by his girlfriend Vicki, and 3 children Mykeyia, Calah and Anthony Jr. Memorial services will be held on September 22, 2018 at 10am at Piercing Faith Church, 305 Goodrich Ave, St Paul, MN 55102. Condolences...

John Stefan Maas

John Stefan Maas

Aug 26, 2018

MAAS, John Stefan, age 76, of Centerville passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018. John was born on February 20, 1942 in Austria to Anton and Magdalena (Boulanger) Maas. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1960 and also from Allied Institute of Technology. John was a member, and usher at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He loved playing...

Shirley Coen

Shirley Coen

Aug 24, 2018

COEN, Shirley Russell, age 91, of Kettering, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018. She was a graduate of Fairview High School in 1945. Shirley was a member of The Lutheran Church of Our Savior. She was a very involved volunteer in her community and a member of countless organizations. Additionally, she enjoyed traveling all over the world and spending time...

Gary R. Mcdermid

Gary R. Mcdermid

Aug 24, 2018

MCDERMID, Gary Richard, age 60, of Ludlow Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 24, 2018. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1976 and initially attended Ohio State University before graduating with a BS degree in Computer Science from Wright State University. He remained an avid Ohio State football fan. During Garys high school years, he was a member...

Christopher  James Bailey

Christopher James Bailey

Aug 24, 2018

BAILEY, Christopher, James, age 51 of Centerville, Ohio passed away Friday, August 24, 2018. He was a graduate of Beechcroft High School in 1985 and received his BS from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. Chris honorably served his country in the United States Army National Guard/ 91bravo - medic with the 166th infantry unit located in Columbus, Ohio. Chris loved...

Leon John Stratis

Leon John Stratis

Aug 22, 2018

STRATIS, Leon John, age 94, of Oakwood, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in Oakwood, Ohio. Lee is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Dressler); parents, John & Edith (Ummel) Stratis; brother, Robert Stratis; and in-laws, Margaret (Dressler) & Robert McKie. Lee grew up in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from Fairview High School. He received two degrees from the...

Geneva Norvell

Geneva Norvell

Aug 19, 2018

NORVELL, Zanesville-Geneva, 96, passed away on August 19, 2018 at the Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville after an extended illness. She was born on June 23, 1922, to Archie and Leota Alcorn in Berea, Kentucky. In 1967 Geneva and Homer Norvell moved to Zanesville to open Norvells Hearing Aid Center. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and remained...

Lucia  Lee Davis

Lucia Lee Davis

Aug 19, 2018

DAVIS, Lucia Lee (Lu) was born July 21, 1923 to Charles and Barbara Hinshaw and passed away, Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Kingston of Miamisburg at the age of 95. She was a resident there for and year and a half. She passed away from complications of pneumonia. She was employed at Wright Patterson until the birth of her daughter,...

Mark Edward Pleshek

Mark Edward Pleshek

Aug 15, 2018

PLESHEK, Mark E, age 57, of Beavercreek, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Mark was born on October 11, 1960 to Lumir J. and Lucille (Foster) Pleshek, in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Beavercreek HS and went on to earn his B.S. in engineering at the University of Dayton. He worked at Wright-Patt AFB for over 30 years as...

Nicole Ann "Nikki" Royalty

Nicole Ann "Nikki" Royalty

Aug 14, 2018

ROYALTY, Nicole A. Nikki (nee Page), age 42, of Dayton passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Nicole was born on December 13, 1975 in Dayton. She graduated from Belmont High School. Nicole is preceded in death by father, Ronnie Dale Page. She is survived by her mother, Brenda Kaye (Mayo) Page; husband, Ryan Royalty, children, Tiffannie Wall of Dayton,...