Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Richard Arthur Rohlfs
Jan 9, 2016
ROHLFS, Richard Arthur, age 84, of Dayton, left this earth peacefully with his daughter by his side on Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born October 22, 1931 to the late Carl and Hazel Rohlfs in Dayton. Richard owned DJ's Nite Cap on Xenia Avenue with his late son Richard "Rick" Rohlfs. He was a member of the Shamrock Club,...
James "Jim" Robert Madden
Jan 7, 2016
MADDEN, James "Jim" R., Age 82, of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2016, surrounded by his devoted family. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Dennis and Jack Madden; sister: Irene Barhoover, and grandson: Nathaniel Madden. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Pat Madden; Children: Peggy (Mark) Satzger, Dennis (Wendy) Madden,...

William B. Halcomb
Jan 5, 2016
HALCOMB, William, age 89 of Dayton, passed away January 5, 2016. William was born December 4, 1926 in Linefork, KY to the late Fitzhugh and Cindy Halcomb. William was a charter member of Miami Valley House of Faith Church, and also volunteered for many years at Springcreek Nursing Home and Riverside Nursing Home. He served his country in the U.S....
Franklin Delano Stambaugh
Jan 4, 2016
STAMBAUGH, Franklin D. "Del", age 77, of Kettering, passed away on January 4, 2016. Del was born on November 11, 1938 in Floyd County, KY to the late Woodrow and Elva Stumbo. He graduated from Olentangy High School in Lewis Center, OH, earned his Bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was a star football player, and his Master's...

Norman E. Vanmeter
Jan 2, 2016
Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Service: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Monday, January 4, 2016 No Services
Joseph S. Richey
Jan 2, 2016
RICHEY, Joe (Joseph), age 85 of Kettering, Ohio passed away, Saturday, January 2, 2016. The former pharmacist, co-owner of Gettysburg Pharmacy and graduate of Purdue University, is survived by his four children Lissa, Jodi, Brooks, Craig, significant other, Janice, grandson David and friend and former business partner Mark. He is preceded in death by parents Chester and Bertha and ex-wife...
Martha W Shand
Jan 1, 2016
SHAND, Martha Weller, age 86 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016. Martha is survived by her husband of 64 years, James; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia (Steve) Wasch of Delaware, OH and Beth (Douglas) Patton of Wooster, OH; 6 grandchildren, Jeremy (Kendra) and Christopher (Courtney) Wasch, Kristi (Carl) Mitchell, and Kelly, Michael and Kimberly Patton; 6 great-grandchildren;...
Joseph Edward "Joe" Giordano
Dec 31, 2015
GIORDANO, Joseph E., age 87, of Dayton, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 31, 2015 surrounded by his daughters. Joe was born and raised in Camden, NJ. He was also a proud graduate of The College of William and Mary, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Following graduation, he married his college sweetheart and served...

Frank Walengar
Dec 30, 2015
WALENGAR, Frank, age 87, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Frank was born to the late Louis and Josephine (nee Falisiewicz) Walengar on November 6, 1928 in Blakely, PA. He retired from General Motors after 32 years of employment and attended St. Leonard's Church. Frank is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Patricia Smith, Helen...

William Joseph Straughen
Dec 27, 2015
Straughen, Wm. (Bill) Joseph passed away Dec. 27, 2015. Born Aug 10, 1033 in Penn's Grove, NJ, to James Franklin (Hank) and Dorothy Leppert Straughn. He attended Juniata College and Hahnemann Medical School. In 1958 he married Peggy Barbour and they celebrated 50 years together. Bill served in the Public Health Service in locations throughout the US then settling in...
Kathleen Ann Warning
Dec 27, 2015
WARNING (nee Dorsey), Kathleen Ann, age 78, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 surrounded by her family. Kathleen was a graduate of St. Henry's High School in Erlanger, KY in 1955. She worked for 20 years at The Learning Center, a children's day care center in Kettering. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and...

Mary Martha"Marti" Creason
Dec 23, 2015
CREASON, Mary Martha, "Marti" (Lang), age 50, of Kettering passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015. She was a devoted and loving mother to her daughter Sara Creason. Mary attended Kettering City Schools, Villa Madonna Academy in KY and was a graduate of Pine Ridge Academy in VT. She was a long time hair stylist and a friend to everyone she...
Mary Jo Ulery
Dec 20, 2015
ULERY, Mary Jo, age 84, of Kettering passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. Preceded in death by her parents Fred and Edna Williams; husband Frank; and sister Louise Bricker. Mary Jo is survived by her daughter Di Murphy and husband Dave, son David and wife Jennifer, son Darrin, grandson David Murphy and wife Renee, granddaughter Sarah...
Violet W. Pestella
Dec 19, 2015
PESTELLA, Violet W., age 95, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015 in Washington Twp, OH. Violet was born to the late Oresta and Aurelia Pestella on September 25, 1920 in Bannock, OH. She was proud of her hole-in-one, and enjoyed working on her beautiful roses and doting on her two nephews. Violet retired in 1981 from...

Faye F. Carpenter
Dec 18, 2015
CARPENTER, Faye F., age 83, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. Faye was born to the late Dexter and Chloe (nee Clark) Foreman on January 9, 1932 in Tyner, KY. She graduated from Tyner High School and attended Midway College in Midway, KY. Faye enjoyed spending time sewing, cooking, tending to her garden, teaching Sunday school...

Charlotte J. Quinn
Dec 15, 2015
QUINN, Charlotte J., age 87, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Charlotte was born to the late Carl and Regina (nee Nolan) Fisher on February 8, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA. She was a former member of St. Henry's Catholic Church and was an active member of St. Charles Catholic Church. Charlotte enjoyed working with the customers...

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
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
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
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...