Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Doris Ann Delaney

Doris Ann Delaney

Jun 27, 2019

DELANEY, Doris Ann, age 74, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Doris was born on January 27, 1945 in Hamilton, OH to Joseph and Marjorie Delaney. She worked for Systems Research Laboratories (SRL) for over 20 years and was the co-owner and operator of a balloon and party store for 16 years. Doris loved sports, watching UD...

Rose V. Barnett

Rose V. Barnett

Jun 27, 2019

BARNETT, Rose V. (Jaynes), age 83, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Rose was born on December 25, 1935 in Jamestown, TN to Virgil and Nora Jaynes. She retired from Wright-Patterson AFB Medical Center, and was a member of Oakcreek Worship Center. She was very supportive of her family and loved line dancing, cooking, playing volleyball and...

Dr. H. Verdain Barnes

Dr. H. Verdain Barnes

Jun 24, 2019

BARNES, H. Verdain, M.D., age 83, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 in Dayton, Ohio. Verdain was born in Borger, Texas in 1935 to Herman and June (Mays) Barnes. He graduated from Phillips High School in Phillips, Texas and received a B.A. from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas in 1958, a Master of Divinity from Yale University in 1961, and...

Ray A. Cox

Ray A. Cox

Jun 23, 2019

COX, Ray Allen, Esq., age 85, of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Ray was born on January 28, 1934 in New Goshen, IN to Ervin and Claire (Irwin) Cox. He graduated from Fayette High School in IN and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business and Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University. Ray proudly served in the...

Robert Eugene Lawton Sr.

Robert Eugene Lawton Sr.

Jun 23, 2019

LAWTON, Robert E. (Bob), Sr., age 86, formerly of Kettering passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. Bob was born in Loveland, Colorado in 1932 to Robert E. and Ruby A. Lawton, both deceased. Robert met his wife, Anita in high school and was a loving husband to her for 68 years. Robert is an Air Force veteran of the Korean...

Helen Barbara Zacharias

Helen Barbara Zacharias

Jun 22, 2019

ZACHARIAS, Helen, age 91, of Kettering, Ohio left her body on Saturday June 22, 2019. Helen was born on July 28, 1927 in Berea, Ohio Helen, thankfully, was our mother. She had a strong will and determination that drove her until the finish. She was capable of performing all tasks to a level beyond ours. Helen was a perfectionist when...

Dr. Sami Bashara Girgis

Dr. Sami Bashara Girgis

Jun 20, 2019

GIRGIS, Dr. Sami Bishara, MD, age 85, of Harrison Township, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Dr. Girgis was born on September 1, 1933 in Cairo, Egypt. He was the youngest of 5 sons. His father, Bishara died when Sami was 10 years old. His mother, Tofa lived to see 2 of her sons grow up to become engineers...

Stephen Hall Langer, Sr.

Stephen Hall Langer, Sr.

Jun 18, 2019

LANGER, Stephen Hall, age 78, of Washington Twp., passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Stephen was born on April 14, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Ned L. and Berneida Alberta (Smith) Langer. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1959 and Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1963 with his B.S. Economics. Stephen was a member of Delta Upsilon...

William Earle Nolan, Sr.

William Earle Nolan, Sr.

Jun 18, 2019

NOLAN SR., William E. (Bill), age 86, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Bill graduated from Fairview High School in 1950 and spent a short time at Central Michigan where he played some football. He married his one and only wife, Mae in 1951. He served an apprenticeship with Inland Manufacturing of General Motors and went...

Karen L. Shackelford

Karen L. Shackelford

Jun 17, 2019

SHACKELFORD, Karen Lynn (Gengler) “Boober”, age 55, of West Carrollton, passed away on June 17, 2019 at home following a lengthy illness. Karen was born on May 8, 1964 in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her mom, Bebe Sue Gengler (Bogan) “Gran”; dad, James R. Gengler “Papa”; sister, Debbie Bowman. Karen is survived by her children, Jennifer...

Jean Margaret Holloway

Jean Margaret Holloway

Jun 14, 2019

HOLLOWAY, Jean, age 39, of Oakwood, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, from complications of metastatic breast cancer. Jean graduated from Fairmont High School, earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Wright State University, and her Master’s in Business & Change Management from Antioch University. Jean was Director of Communications & Development at PSA Airlines. Preceded in death...

Shirley Kathleen Hilderbrand

Shirley Kathleen Hilderbrand

Jun 13, 2019

HILDERBRAND, Shirley Kathleen, age 72, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Private family services. In care of Routsong funeral home, Kettering.

Anne Wey

Anne Wey

Jun 12, 2019

WEY, Anne, of Kettering, OH, died peacefully on June 12, surrounded by her family. Anne was born in Dayton, Oh., July 11, 1931, Anne graduated from Julienne High School, Dayton, Oh. Anne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed being with family; Anne loved gardening, winning at cards and volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul. She is...

Vichit Phungrasamee

Vichit Phungrasamee

Jun 12, 2019

Dr. Vichit Phungrasamee, known to most who knew him as “Dr. Vic”, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 after a brief illness. A celebration of his life will be held this coming Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd in Kettering, Ohio from 2-6pm. Vichit was born in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. After accelerating through...

Doris Bradley

Doris Bradley

Jun 9, 2019

Doris Bradley, age 97, of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 9, 2019. A native of Detroit, Michigan, she was born on December 3, 1921 and was the oldest daughter of the late William and Clara Schlack. Doris spent the majority of her professional years in Detroit, Michigan, Toledo and Dayton, Ohio as an Administrative Professional at Owens-Illinois, the...

Marcella C. "Marcy" Wilson

Marcella C. "Marcy" Wilson

Jun 6, 2019

WILSON, Marcella C., age 80, of Kettering passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Marcy was born on March 13, 1939, in Batesville MS, with 3 sisters and 3 brothers and lived on a working cotton farm. She graduated from Batesville High School where she played guard for the women’s basketball team. She moved to Memphis TN, married her husband,...

Hugh R Barnhill

Hugh R Barnhill

Jun 4, 2019

BARNHILL Sr., Hugh R., age 96, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, June 04, 2019. Hugh was born on April 21, 1923 to the late Edwin and Helen Barnhill, in Wellston, OH. After graduating from High School, Hugh served his country in the Army Air Corps, 389th Bomber Group, during WWII. He was tasked with fighting fires on a crash...

Chris David Ankney

Chris David Ankney

Jun 4, 2019

ANKNEY, Christopher David, age 30, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Chris was born in Dayton, OH on April 4, 1989. He graduated from Beavercreek High School and attended Wright State University. Chris is survived by his father, David (Diana Alge) Ankney; mother, Andrea Western; brother, Derrick (Abby) Linder; sister, Natalie Ankney. A Memorial Service will take...

Robert E. "Bud" Lindeman, Jr.

Robert E. "Bud" Lindeman, Jr.

Jun 3, 2019

LINDEMAN, Robert E. “Bud”, age 75, of Bellbrook, OH, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Bud was born to Robert and Mary Rose (Massey) Lindeman in Cincinnati, OH on July 23, 1943. He graduated from Oakwood High School and Bowling Green State University. Bud was a U.S. Army veteran and was stationed in...

Dolores Frances Sowar

Dolores Frances Sowar

Jun 1, 2019

SOWAR, Dolores Frances, 92, passed away peacefully June 1, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 19, 1926 in Maria Stein, OH, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes Backs. She grew up on a farm near Montezuma, OH and graduated as Salutatorian from Coldwater HS. In 1947 she married Jack Sowar, raising five children in St. Henry...