Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Halyna (Helen) Christian

Halyna (Helen) Christian

Dec 15, 2015

CHRISTIAN, Halyna (Helen), passed away the morning of Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Halyna was born in Usta Zelena, Ukraine, the daughter of Maria and Vladimir Splawnyk (deceased). She was the fourth of five siblings. Sister, Nadia Bakun and brother-in-law Walter Bakun (both deceased) of Denville, New Jersey; brother, Peter Splawnyk and sister-in-law Connie Splawnyk of Bluffton, South Carolina; sister, Daria...

James Robert Sexton

James Robert Sexton

Dec 14, 2015

SEXTON, James "Jimmy" Robert, age 25, of West Milton, OH, formerly of West Carrollton, OH passed away on Monday, December 14th, 2015. Jimmy was born on August 17, 1990 in Middletown, OH to Anthony Lee Sexton and Ronda (nee Stevenson) Cowgill. He worked as a lawn tech for a landscaping company. Jimmy is survived by his parents; his 4 year...

Adam John Tonkin

Adam John Tonkin

Dec 13, 2015

TONKIN, Adam John, age 20, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Adam was born on September 11, 1995 in Kettering, OH. At the age of 14, Adam began pondering the idea of becoming a Marine. This was the milestone that began his patriotic track. After he graduated from Centerville High School in 2014, Adam fulfilled his...

Joel Erickson Williams

Joel Erickson Williams

Dec 12, 2015

Joel Erickson (Nick) Williams III, 93, Sandusky, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Joel was born on July 25, 1922, in Camden, New Jersey, to his parents Joel E. Williams II and Reva M. Williams. Joel's life was characterized by a humble & quiet persona, the highest integrity, hard work, service to community and dedication to his...

Kenneth W. Bennett

Kenneth W. Bennett

Dec 12, 2015

BENNETT, Kenneth W., age 90, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Kenneth was born to the late William J. and Louise E. (nee Westphal) Bennett on August 13, 1925 in Benton Harbor, MI. He served his country in the Army Signal Corp during WWII. Kenneth retired from Frigidaire in 1987 and was a member of the...

Robyn Lauren Ulrich

Robyn Lauren Ulrich

Dec 10, 2015

ULRICH, Robyn L., age 19, of Springboro, OH passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 in Columbus, OH, following a fierce battle with AML leukemia. Robyn was born on March 26, 1996 in Kettering, OH. Her enormous spirit found expression and freedom through art, music and especially dance. Recognizing her interest, her family is grateful for the opportunities she received...

Dorothy Jo Jefferson

Dorothy Jo Jefferson

Dec 10, 2015

JEFFERSON, Dorothy Jo, age 94, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Dorothy was born to the late Carroll and Marian (nee Walker) Mercer on November 3, 1921 in Broken Arrow, OK. She graduated from Coweta High School and attended Oklahoma A&M. Dorothy retired as a secretary to the Superintendent of the San Angelo Independent School District....

James F. Bowers

James F. Bowers

Dec 10, 2015

BOWERS, James F., of Columbus, OH, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015. James was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Paul Bowers and Helen Schulte. Friend of Bill W's and Bill W's friends. He graduated from Hanover College and was a member of Phi Delta Theta. An avid weight lifter, lover of nature: especially...

Bette Alice Lutz

Bette Alice Lutz

Dec 6, 2015

LUTZ, Bette Alice (nee Denice), age 79, died peacefully in her sleep early Sunday, December 6, 2015, with her daughter by her side after a night listening to jazz and music from The Nutcracker. She was 79. Bette was born October 25, 1936 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Gerard Magellan Denice and Freda Elizabeth ("Elsie") Albansoder Denice. She grew...

Rex Eugene Bolinger

Rex Eugene Bolinger

Dec 6, 2015

BOLINGER, Rex, age 83, of Miami Township, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. He was born August 21, 1932 in Dayton, OH, to the late Henry and Helen (Wright) Bolinger. Rex was a Civil War Historian and loved to read books on American History. He enjoyed playing cards, especially Bridge, and traveling. Rex also loved sports, Ohio University football in...

Jason Anthony Redder

Jason Anthony Redder

Dec 6, 2015

REDDER, Jason Anthony, age 43, of Xenia, left his pain behind on a sunny Sunday afternoon, December 6, 2015. Sadly, he left so many behind to grieve and miss him: His life partner, Kelli Sprowls, and the daughter of his heart, Meagan Sprowls; father, Craig (Debbie) Redder; mom, Cynthia (Jim) Combs; sisters, Emily (Scott) Redder-Preston, Jenny (Kirk) Christenson, and Shannon...

William Peter Loe

William Peter Loe

Dec 5, 2015

William P. Loe, age 88, of Dayton, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Bill was born in Springfield, Ohio December 22, 1926, the son of William T. and Hilda May (Holmes) Loe, and was a member of Incarnation Catholic Church. He celebrated 60 years of loving marriage with his wife Mary M. (Juergens) Loe in July....

Elizabeth Marina Swaney

Elizabeth Marina Swaney

Dec 5, 2015

SWANEY (BelIville), Elizabeth (Betty), age 89, of Kettering passed away peacefully on December 05, 2015. Betty was born January 09, 1926 to the late Maurice & Stella Bellville. She was a 1943 graduate of Patterson Cooperative High School and retired from The University of Dayton's Bursars Office. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Robert...

Donald A. Greene

Donald A. Greene

Nov 29, 2015

GREENE, Donald Adrain, age 76, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at home. Donald was born on January 25, 1939 in Greenfield, OH. to the late Donald and Velma Greene. He graduated from Wilbur Wright High School and attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN. Donald served his country in the U.S. Army and worked at DESC for...

Pastor James W. Wagner

Pastor James W. Wagner

Nov 28, 2015

WAGNER, James Wesley, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2015, age 82. Jim was born on October 17, 1933 in Huntington, WV to Mina Wright and Lawrence Wagner and attended Huntington High School. He graduated from Asbury College in Wilmore, KY in 1955 and from Asbury Seminary in 1958. As a United Methodist pastor in the West Ohio...

George Mahfouz

George Mahfouz

Nov 26, 2015

MAHFOUZ, George, age 95, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Kobacker House in Columbus, OH. George was an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and retired member of the Oakwood Rotary Club. He served on the Dayton Opera Board of Directors, a volunteer of the Service Corp of Retired Executives (Score) for 16 years and...

Jacob "Jack" Welch

Jacob "Jack" Welch

Nov 25, 2015

WELCH, Jacob "Jack" Thomas, age 100, of Oakwood, OH, passed away November 25, 2015. He was born on October 3, 1915 in Kalamazoo, MI. On October 3, 2015 Jack welcomed over 60 family members and friends at the Dayton Country Club in celebration of his 100th birthday! Jack established Dynapoint Tool Corp in 1972 and also owned Kniess Saw Co...

Kathryn "Kay" J. Miller

Kathryn "Kay" J. Miller

Nov 23, 2015

MILLER, Kathryn "Kay" J., age 96, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015. Kay was born on December 16, 1918 in Huntington, WV to the late William Thomas and Margaret Mae (nee Welch) Jones. She was a member of South Park United Methodist Church, PEO, and United Methodist Women. Kay was preceded in death by her husband,...

Thomas Ray Angel

Thomas Ray Angel

Nov 21, 2015

ANGEL, Thomas Ray, age 64, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Thomas was born on January 30, 1951 in Lexington, KY to the late Alvis and Elizabeth Angel. He worked for Miami Township Police Department for 18 years until he retired as a Police Chief in 1996. Thomas' world revolved around his family, especially his grandchildren. Some...

Cilda Joyce Martinez

Cilda Joyce Martinez

Nov 18, 2015

MARTINEZ, Cilda "Cil" Joyce, age 86, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Cil was born on September 18, 1929 in Utica, NY to the late Angelo and Ann (nee Rizzo) LaRosa. She graduated from Proctor H.S. in Utica, NY in 1947. In 1955, she went overseas and worked as an Administrative assistant to the 49th Air...