Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Ruth Ellen Hoecker

Ruth Ellen Hoecker

Dec 18, 2024

HOECKER, Ruth Ellen, age 94, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born August 4, 1930 in Dayton, OH. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; Edward W. Hoecker and Florence (Miller) Hoecker; brother, Ted Hoecker; cousins, Pat Thornton and Tim Ewing. She is survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews Jon Ewing (Chris), Shawnee...

Gerard C. Daly

Gerard C. Daly

Dec 16, 2024

DALY, Gerard C., age 79, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. Gerard was born on January 23, 1945 in Buffalo, NY to the late John and Mary Daly. He grew up in Buffalo and graduated from Bishop Timon High School before continuing his education at St. Bernard College in Cullman, AL. After earning his B.A in...

Lucinda "Cindy" Mae Downs

Lucinda "Cindy" Mae Downs

Dec 15, 2024

Lucinda “Cindy” Mae (Taylor) Downs of Dayton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 15, 2024. 

Cindy was born in Bedford, IN, to Everett and Lynn Taylor on February 9, 1962. She grew up in Indiana, later moving to Kansas where she attended classes at Kansas State University. It was in Kansas that she met and fell in love with...

Carole Ellen Nugent

Carole Ellen Nugent

Dec 15, 2024

Carole Ellen Nugent, 56, of Centerville, Ohio passed away on December 15, 2024. Born on October 17, 1968, she was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. Carole had a lifelong love of reading and a good sense of humor, always ready with a joke to lighten any room. A devoted animal lover, Carole had a special affection for all cats...

William "Bill" Everett Eckelberry

William "Bill" Everett Eckelberry

Dec 15, 2024

William "Bill" Everett Eckelberry, age 87, passed away on December 15,2024 in Dayton, Ohio. Born on September 20, 1937, in Cambridge, Ohio, to Vera (Devore) and Everett Eckelberry, Bill lived a life full of dedication, adventure, and love.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife of many years, Shirley (Diss), and their four children: Christie Coughlin (Michael) of State College, Pennsylvania,...

Marianne Spahr

Marianne Spahr

Dec 11, 2024

Marianne Spahr, age 71, formerly of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was a graduate of Patterson Coop in 1972, and received her Nursing degree in 1982 from Sinclair Community College. Marianne was a member of her high school drill team, was in a hiking club, a member of the Red Hat Ladies, and more recently Noble Circle....

Joyce Lee Hapner

Joyce Lee Hapner

Dec 11, 2024

Joyce Hapner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on February 10, 1943, in Harriman, Tennessee, Joyce’s journey through life was marked by her unwavering love for family, her deep commitment to community, and her passionate interests.

A proud graduate of Fairmont High School in 1961, Joyce met...

Ruthann Elaine (Rusty) Bergman

Ruthann Elaine (Rusty) Bergman

Dec 11, 2024

Vibrant, beautiful Ruthann Elaine (Rusty) Bergman, nee Ryan, passed away in her sleep from the effects of her Parkinson's Disease, on December 11, 2024, a day not to be forgotten, at Kettering Medical Center, Southern Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio.

She was the last of 3 siblings to parents Howard and Ida Ryan, both deceased; loving sister to Carol Dice, nee Ryan, deceased,...

Ruth Rode Matlack

Ruth Rode Matlack

Dec 8, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Rode Matlack, age 89, of Beavercreek Township, who peacefully left this world on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Ruth was born on June 26, 1935, to the late Ralph Rode and Freda (Seend) Sharp in Swedesboro, New Jersey.

A proud alumna of Woodstown High School, Ruth graduated in 1954 and...

Katherine "Kay" Falknor Kegerreis

Katherine "Kay" Falknor Kegerreis

Dec 7, 2024

Katherine Falknor Kegerreis, age 103, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Born in her parents’ home on April 12, 1921 to the late Howard and Esther (Wenger) Falknor, Kay grew up in North Dayton before moving to Eaton and was Co-Valedictorian of the Eaton High School Class of 1939. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in...

Betty Jean Cochran Hunt

Betty Jean Cochran Hunt

Dec 6, 2024

Betty Jean Cochran Hunt, age 89, of Roseville, CA passed away December 6, 2024. 

She was born February 27, 1935, to Elizabeth Amelia Reif and Delmar George Cochran. In 1953, she graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton, Ohio. Betty attended Ohio Wesleyan University and graduated in 1957 with a degree in mathematics. She was a member of the Gamma Phi...

Nigel John Campbell Brooke

Nigel John Campbell Brooke

Dec 6, 2024

It is with great respect and heartfelt reflection that we announce the passing of Nigel John Campbell Brooke, aged 82, who transitioned from this life on December 6, 2024, in Centerville, Ohio. Born in Bournemouth, England, Nigel was the beloved son of Margaret Brooke and John Locke, who bravely served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. Following...

Rosalind Bertolo

Rosalind Bertolo

Dec 6, 2024

Bertolo, Rosalind “Roz,” age 64, passed away peacefully in her home on December 6, with her loving husband of 43 years by her side.

Born December 3, 1960, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Rosalind was the daughter of the late Colonel Arthur and Alma Ryan. She was preceded in death by her brother, Art.

Rosalind is survived by her devoted husband, Steve; children,...

John Walter Missall III

John Walter Missall III

Dec 5, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Walter Missall, III, age 75, who departed this life on December 5, 2024. A resident of Centerville, Ohio, John was born on May 18, 1949, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, to his loving parents, Betty and John Missall.

John grew up in Dayton and attended Archbishop Alter...

Mary Ellen Maggiotto

Mary Ellen Maggiotto

Dec 5, 2024

MAGGIOTTO, Mary Ellen, age 76, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Buffalo, NY and Muncie, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Ellen was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Lawrence V. Whistler Jr. and Betty M. (Mueller) Whistler. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy and went on to work at S.B. Whistler and Sons. Shortly after, she met...

Russell Lee Berk

Russell Lee Berk

Dec 5, 2024

BERK, Russell Lee, age 63, of Toledo passed away December 5, 2024. He was born June 9, 1961 in Kettering, Ohio; the son of the late Robert Sr. and Gay (Richmond) Berk. Russell is survived by his children, Alysha Pheanis and Jennifer (Jim) Berk-Hoffman; grandchildren, Matthew Weiss, Kayleigh Weiss, Andrew Reamy, William Hoffman, and Emerson Hoffman; brothers, Rob (Richael) Berk...

Joseph "Paul"Holcomb

Joseph "Paul"Holcomb

Dec 4, 2024

Paul Holcomb of Kettering Ohio passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024. His life is remembered as one of great giving to the community. He was a deacon, ERT and ID minister at Westminster church. Paul served as a past member of the Oakwood Board of Health, assistant Montgomery County coroner, and a board member at the HMO DayMed. He...

Marianne Rash Wood Rowe

Marianne Rash Wood Rowe

Nov 29, 2024

ROWE, Marianne Rash Wood, age 90, of Cincinnati, OH died peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024. 

Marianne’s life of service to others began with her birth on November 20, 1934, in Louisville, KY, to late parents Maj. Gen. Dillman A. Rash and Nancy (nee Batson) Rash. She grew up on Barberry Lane in Louisville, and graduated from Louisville Collegiate School. She...

Nicholas P. Dascalos

Nicholas P. Dascalos

Nov 29, 2024

Dascalos, Nicholas P., age 89, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Nick was born on August 21, 1935, to the late Peter and Olga Dascalos, in Des Moines, IA. He grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Roosevelt High School, class of 1953, before enlisting with the United States Navy. Nick served in the Korean...

Rosemarie Adkins

Rosemarie Adkins

Nov 28, 2024

Rosemarie Adkins, age 82, of Kettering, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Born on May 14, 1942, to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Belna, Rose enjoyed a happy childhood growing up on a farm in the small town of Rockford, Ohio where she learned the values and developed the character that would distinguish...