Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Dr. Thomas Jarrett
Dec 16, 2016
Dr. Thomas E. Jarrett, age 95, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on April 19, 1921 to the late Jerome and Edna (Elsworth) Jarrett, in Middletown, Ohio. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Heloise (Shelton) Jarrett. Services were held privately at the convenience of the family. Entombment at...

Jeffrey Wagenbach
Dec 16, 2016
Jeffrey Wagenbach passed on December 16 at the age of 52 after battling pancreatic cancer. Born on October 10, 1964 to John and Barbara Wagenbach (Davis), he was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Monika, maternal and paternal grandparents and uncle Henry. He is survived by his wife Melissa, son Jacob, brothers John and Joseph, and sister Bridget,...
Denise Carol Shaw
Dec 15, 2016
SHAW, Denise Carol (Knee), age 68, of Dayton, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on December 15, 2016. Denise graduated from Alter High School in 1966 and worked for numerous years as a Real Estate Agent. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and enjoyed spending her time with family and friends. Denise enjoyed watching her soap operas...

June Fellows
Dec 14, 2016
FELLOWS, M. June, age 87, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. She was born in Berwyn, IL on October 11, 1929 to Elmer and Pauline Kennedy. June graduated from Lyons Township High School, attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA, and graduated with a Master's in Counseling from Wright State University. She worked as a physical education...

Wassim S. Hamdan
Dec 8, 2016
HAMDAN, Wassim S, age 82, of Dayton, Ohio died December 8th, 2016, while vacationing in Florida, following a sudden illness. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Wassim left the country having received a Bachelor's degree in Business from the American University of Beirut. Once he settled in the US, he started a successful travel agency in Dayton which then expanded to several...
Rita F. Price
Dec 6, 2016
PRICE, Rita F., of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Rita Fanget was born to Louis and Jeanette Fanget of Princeton, NJ, the youngest of five children. She was a talented singer and came from a very musical family. She graduated from The Maryland College for Women, worked for RCA and George Gallop of The Gallop Polls. She...
Donald E. Frisby
Dec 5, 2016
FRISBY, Donald Edward, took his last breath the morning of Monday, December 5, 2016 at Brookdale Far Hills Memory Care Unit in Oakwood. Born near Jackson, OH on March 26, 1928, he was 88 years young. Many family and friends celebrate his abundant life. Upon completion of grade school, Don's family moved to Sabina, OH. He proudly marched in the...
Peter John Donahue
Dec 1, 2016
DONAHUE, Peter John, age 88, of Kettering, prominent local Attorney passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. He was a devoted husband, dedicated father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Pete's life revolved around his family, his work and his faith. He practiced law for nearly 60 years and retired only recently at the age of 85. Pete was a humble, energetic, committed...
Bridget Darbyshire
Dec 1, 2016
Bridget Lynn Darbyshire January 14, 1967 December 1, 2016 Bridget suddenly passed into God's loving arms following a long illness. She was beloved mom to Joseph and Nicholas Gibson and Danielle Taylor. She was beloved "mamaw" to Brooklyn, Leann, Savannah, Layla, John and Nick, Jr. Her strength of character was often displayed throughout her illness caring about her loved ones...
Fount Deaton
Nov 30, 2016
DEATON, Fount, age 91, of Miamisburg, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Fount was born on December 17, 1924 in Clay County, KY to Robert and Lillie (Rowland) Deaton. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII where he drove Sherman Tanks in many battles including "The Battle of the Bulge". Fount was a member of Far Hills Masonic Lodge...
Mary Kane
Nov 29, 2016
KANE, Mary Anne, 92, of Washington Twp., passed away on November 29, 2016. Mary was born on June 11, 1924 in the Bronx, New York to Frank and Bridget Oakley. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed tap dancing and sitting on the beach. Mary was a New York girl who loved Ohio. Mary was...

Marjorie A. Dickinson
Nov 29, 2016
DICKINSON, Marjorie A., age 90, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Marjorie retired from Ward Steel Service C. in 1986 after 41 years of loyal service as a Secretary. She was a member of AARP, was an avid reader, loved to travel, was an avid animal lover, and was interested in photography. Marjorie is survived by all...
Edward Michael Okolish
Nov 29, 2016
OKOLISH, Edward Michael, age 75, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Ed was born on November 20, 1941 in Barberton, OH to Anthony and Mary Okolish. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Education from Ohio University. Ed served in the United States Army and retired from the United States Post Office after 30 years. He practiced yoga...
Gary Yagley
Nov 24, 2016
YAGLEY, Gary Wayne, 69, of Centerville, OH, surrounded by his family, joined his Savior Jesus Christ on November 24, 2016 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Gary was born on July 21, 1947 in Detroit, MI. After graduating from Dearborn High School, he served in the United States Navy before graduating from Wright State University. Gary spent over...
Jack Singerman
Nov 22, 2016
Jack Singerman, dearly loved by his family, friends, campers and staff at YMCA Camp Kern, November 22, 2016, quietly journeyed from earth to eternal life with Christ, to whom he'd given his life. We grieve that we can no longer converse face to face with this great man of life, service, and wisdom, but rejoice in knowing that our faith...

Darrell F. Rath
Nov 20, 2016
Darrell, F. Rath, age 78, formerly of Centerville, passed away Sunday November 20, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was the son of Frank and Lois Rath. Born in Dayton, OH December 11, 1937, he lived most of his life in Kettering, OH. Darrell retired from General Motors as a tool and die maker. He was an active member at...

Sandra Lee Sine
Nov 17, 2016
SINE, Sandra Lee, age 71, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Sandy was an amazing woman who embraced life and embraced those she loved. She was a graduate of Wilber Wright High School and worked for CBS Personnel Services where she retired after 15 years. Loving, supportive, outgoing, grateful and positive are only a few words that...
Susan Diane Heyne
Nov 16, 2016
HEYNE, Susan Diane (Cole), age 66, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was a graduate of Celina High School in 1969. Her most important job, and her favorite, was being a full-time Mom during most of the years her daughters were at home. Before and after that time, she held various computer operator and administrative office positions...
Virginia Catherine Helme
Nov 16, 2016
Helme, Virginia Catherine Williams, "Ginny", died Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Born May 3, 1921 in Virginia Minnesota. She served in the Army as a physical therapist during World War II and then was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband William B. Helme, MD and their son, William J. Helme. Survived by her sister Jacquelyn...
Gisele Monique Toskin
Nov 15, 2016
TOSKIN, Gisele Monique, age 78, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Gisele was a devoted wife, loving mom, inspiring grandma and caring sister. She was born on May 3, 1938 in France to Joannes and Marie Brun. Gisele graduated from High School in Macon, France and went on to Business College. She was a member of...