Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Barry Scott Galen

Barry Scott Galen

Mar 7, 2018

GALEN, Barry S., 58, of Kettering, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Barry was born July 8, 1959 in Port Jefferson, NY to the late Barry and Barbara (Edelstein) Galen. He graduated with his Bachelors in Criminal Justice at the University of Dayton, and completed his law degree at Touro College on Long Island. Barry practiced law...

William John Mcneff

William John Mcneff

Mar 7, 2018

MCNEFF, William John, age 67, of Washington Twp., OH, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Bill was born to Grace (McKinnon) and the late William McNeff on September 17, 1950 in Cleveland, OH. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1968 and Cleveland State University in 1972. He later also earned a degree in accounting from Baldwin Wallace College...

Martha Doris Golson

Martha Doris Golson

Mar 6, 2018

GOLSON, Martha Higgins, 91, recently of Centerville, Ohio, and life-long resident of Mulga, Alabama, died on March 6, 2018. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Frances and Tom Bankston; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; as well as by her long-time Alabama friends and her new friends at Bethany Village. She is preceded in death by her husband L.P....

Suzanne "Sue" M. Saal

Suzanne "Sue" M. Saal

Mar 5, 2018

SAAL, Suzanne Sue M. nee Wagner, 80, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, March 5 2018. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years; William; son, Jeff (Brooke) Saal; Daughters, Julie Harris and Lori (Keith) Nakon; Grandsons, Sam and Max Routsong, Ben and Will Nakon; Granddaughter, Kathryn Harris; Sister Carol Liz Harry; and numerous friends and relatives. Mass of Christian...

Betty Lee Beaman

Betty Lee Beaman

Mar 5, 2018

BEAMAN, Betty Lee, age 76, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2018. She was born on February 19, 1942 in Lodi, OH to Daniel and Lois Jackson. Betty grew up in Spencer, OH and graduated from Black River High School in 1960. She went to college in Omaha, NE and worked as a nanny to help pay for...

Christine Price

Christine Price

Mar 5, 2018

PRICE, Christine, age 73, of Waynesville, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. Chris was a retired Realtor, mutual clerk and bank teller of many years. She belonged to Incarnation parish and was a faithful parish member. Christine was a devoted grandmother of 9 with whom she loved to spend quality time. Preceded in death by her husband, Stephen, her...

Gordon  Murray Massie

Gordon Murray Massie

Mar 3, 2018

MASSIE, Gordon Murray of Centerville, OH, formerly of Scotland, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Cummins); two daughters, Morgan and Lauren; two sons, Calum and Cameron; sister, Julie. Gordon joins his loving mother, Elizabeth O'Donnell and father, Gordon. A memorial service will be held at 12pm on Saturday, March 10, at Routsong...

Gerald Bryant Hollins

Gerald Bryant Hollins

Mar 3, 2018

HOLLINS, Gerald B., (Jerry) age 85, of Kettering, OH, passed away on March 3, 2018. He was born to the late Paul C. and Mary I. (nee Nall) Hollins on March 22, 1932 in Louisville, KY. He was valedictorian of his high school class before continuing his education at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. He worked as an electrical...

Edward Junior Howard

Edward Junior Howard

Mar 3, 2018

HOWARD, Edward Junior, age 87, of Kettering, formerly Westerville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018. Edward was born on February 27, 1931 to George and Grace (Brown) Howard in Ashtabula, OH. Ed is survived by his wife of 62 years Dorothy (Denney) Howard, daughter Diana (Clifford) Thorstenson, son James, grandchildren Grace and Clifford Thorstenson, and sister Betty Kraft. He...

Teresa K. Stanaford

Teresa K. Stanaford

Feb 27, 2018

STANAFORD, Teresa k., 61, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Teresa was born on August 19, 1956, to the late Frank and Mollie (Gambill) Stanaford, in Dayton, OH. She graduated from Fairmont East HS in 1974 and went on to work at Moraine Assembly for over 14 years. She loved her family very much and spent lots...

Robert Edward Kotowski

Robert Edward Kotowski

Feb 27, 2018

KOTOWSKI, Robert, age 71, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Bob was born on January 30, 1947 to Edward and Gladys (Spohr) Kotowski in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Redford Union High School in Michigan. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. He worked for Sears Roebuck as a HVAC Manager for over 20 years...

Mary Lehman

Mary Lehman

Feb 26, 2018

LEHMAN, Mary Elizabeth Schiller, age 81, of Oakwood passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. She graduated from Oakwood High School in 1954 and received her BA from Denison University in 1958. At Denison, Mary became a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Later, she became a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church, the Junior League of Dayton and Moraine...

Walter Eugene Johnson

Walter Eugene Johnson

Feb 22, 2018

JOHNSON, Walter E. (Gene), age 93, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Gene was born May 24, 1924 in Marion, OH to Walter and Mae Magdeline (Fetter) Johnson. He was employed by Anaconda for 22 years and also worked for Foster-Forbes, and Essex Paranite. Gene was a volunteer for the Mill Township Fire Dept. for 23 years. He taught...

Martha Jane Hoernemann

Martha Jane Hoernemann

Feb 20, 2018

HOERNEMANN, Martha J., 97, of Tipp City, formerly of Centerville, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2018. Martha was born to the late James and Bertha (Pfeiffer) Rinehart of New Philadelphia, OH in 1920. After graduating from high school she earned her degree in nursing from St. Lukes Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland, and worked there as an RN,...

Marianne Robeson

Marianne Robeson

Feb 20, 2018

ROBESON, Marianne, 84, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Marianne was born to the late Emery and Carrie (Townsend) Thompson on January 20, 1934 in Ironton, OH. She graduated from Wilbur Wright High School and was a member of Hope Church. Marianne enjoyed tending to her gardens, traveling and enjoying life. She retired from Ohio Bell,...

Susan Carol (Herbert) Hammond

Susan Carol (Herbert) Hammond

Feb 19, 2018

HAMMOND, Susan Carol (Herbert) of Kettering, age 82, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018. Susan was born on August 3, 1935 to Charles F. and Helen K. (Egermayer) Herbert in St. Louis, MO. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. and a M.A. in elementary education and reading. Susan was a member and Deacon at Fairmont Presbyterian...

Sadako K. Geisel

Sadako K. Geisel

Feb 18, 2018

GEISEL, Sadako K., age 95, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Sadako was born on December 10, 1922 in Japan. She was a long time member and very active with Soka Gakkai International (SGI). Sadako was preceded in death by her husband Adam. She is survived by her loving friends Ann and Denny Hart, Eileen and Ashley Thompson, Lauren...

Jack W. Workman

Jack W. Workman

Feb 17, 2018

WORKMAN, Jack Walter, age 80 of Centerville, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. Jack was born in Whitesville, WV on January 10, 1938 and was a graduate of Sherman High School. After graduation Jack went on to complete his undergraduate degree at West Virginia University and then completed his Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at Ohio State University. Jack...

Sally Jean Stevens

Sally Jean Stevens

Feb 15, 2018

STEVENS, Sally Jean, 88, formerly of Greenfield, died on February 15, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio. Sally was born on July 25, 1929 in Columbia City, IN to Walter Muzzy and Helen Myers, she grew up as the eldest of three children. Sally graduated from Columbia City High School in 1947. After high school, she graduated from International Business College in...

Anna Florence Heil

Anna Florence Heil

Feb 13, 2018

HEIL, Anna Florence, 94, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Anna was born May 25, 1923 to Garfield and Ada (Breeden) Landers in Franklin, OH. She graduated from Franklin High School and Miami-Jacobs Business College. Anna retired from GM after 30 years of service. She enjoyed traveling all over the world, spending time with family, and shopping....