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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Nancy Ruth Horlacher
Nov 26, 2024
HORLACHER, Nancy Ruth, age 77, of Centerville, OH, passed away on November 26, 2024. Nancy grew up in Mount Healthy, Ohio and graduated from Miami University in 1969 with her B.S. in Elementary Education. She began working for the Dayton Metro Library in 1970 and retired as the Local History Librarian in 2021. For five years, Nancy was also the...
Elke Hatch (nee Jordan)
Nov 24, 2024
Elke Hatch (nee Jordan), age 77, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Elke was born on June 5, 1947 to Emil and Isolde Jordan, in Etzen, Germany.
Elke, the second of three children, spent a happy childhood in Rinteln, Germany. Her parents were teachers and instilled in her a life-long love of learning. At school, she excelled...
Ethan C. Trout
Nov 24, 2024
TROUT, Ethan C., age 20, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Ethan was born March 25, 2004, in Kettering to Doug Trout and Melizza Dominguez. He was an adventurous person full of energy and light. He loved fast cars and travel, especially to Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, and Mexico. Ethan had an entrepreneurial spirit, starting his own auto detailing business. He was...
Ellie (Evans) Barhorst
Nov 24, 2024
Barhorst, Ellie (Evans) age 87, of Kettering, formerly of Middletown, OH passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Ellie was born January 14, 1937 in Middletown, OH to the late John Isadore and Margaret Louise (Murphy) Evans. She graduated from Middletown Fenwick High School and went on to Good Samaritan College earning an RN degree as well as the University of...
William E. Alfonsi
Nov 23, 2024
William E. Alfonsi, 101, of Hermitage, PA passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Avalon Springs. He was born January 27, 1923, in Niles, OH, the son of the late Pacifico T. and Carmella DeAngelo Alfonsi. William graduated from McKinley High School in 1942 and served in the U.S. Army from December of 1942- December 1945. Following his service, he...
Helen J. Webb
Nov 22, 2024
WEBB, Helen J. age 68, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Birmingham, AL, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. Helen was born on December 2, 1955, to the late John and Franziska Hope, in Manheim, Germany. She grew up in Manheim as one of 10 children, and after completing her education she met and married her late husband (rank) Michael...
Elizabeth Irene Cole
Nov 21, 2024
COLE, Elizabeth "Liz" Irene, age 89, of Centerville, passed away on November 21, 2024. Liz was born in Dayton, OH to the late Leonard and Katherine (nee Pesick) Bissell on April 3, 1935. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1953, where she was a cheerleader who fell in love with the football team's quarterback, Doug Cole. Liz attended The...
Alberta C. Norvell
Nov 21, 2024
NORVELL, Alberta C., age 97, of Centerville, went Home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2024. She was born June 15, 1927, in Sand Gap, Kentucky; the daughter of the late Sidney B. and Elizabeth (Cook) Chrisman. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Rev. Donald R. Norvell. Alberta...
Renee Jeanne (McAdams) Lewis
Nov 20, 2024
Lewis, Renee Jeanne (McAdams) age 53, of Howell, Michigan passed away on Wednesday November 20, 2024, at University of Washington Montlake Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Renee was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 19, 1971, to Michael J. McAdams, Jr. and Lelia M. (Schmidt) McAdams. She attended Centerville Ohio schools (Normandy, Watts and CHS) through 10th grade, moved with...
Steven E. Ball
Nov 20, 2024
BALL, Steven E., age 65, of Dayton, joined his son Eric at their favorite fishing hole on November 20, 2024.
Steven was born in Okinawa, Japan on May 27, 1959 to the late Byron J. and Donna I. (Tuttle) Ball. He graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1977 and pursued a career in the Tool and Die industry. Steven loved his...
Gary W. Gantz
Nov 18, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Gary W Gantz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Gary, born in April 1945 to Walter and Rowena Gantz, lived a life filled with passion and dedication to his family, sports, and community. Graduating from Fairmont West in 1963, Gary's athletic prowess...
Charles Ronald Jones
Nov 17, 2024
Charles Ronald Jones, age 79, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024 with his sweetheart by his side. He was born on October 9, 1945, in Washington Courthouse, Ohio, to the late Mary Gladys (Dalton) and Raymond Lewis Jones.
A devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Sue Carol...
Anthony Groff Pepper
Nov 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony Groff Pepper on November 16, 2024, a beloved father, friend, and an accomplished engineer who touched the lives of many. Born in Columbus, Ohio on February 15, 1934, Tony lived a remarkable life that spanned nearly 91 years, filled with passion for his work and love for his...
Nancy E. Scott
Nov 16, 2024
SCOTT, Nancy E., age 72, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Nancy was born March 5, 1952 in Royal Oak, MI to Robert Francis and Ruth Marie (Pienela) Scott. A graduate of Centerville High School in 1970, she obtained her Bachelor’s in Education from The Ohio State University in 1974, and her Masters in Early Childhood Education from the...
Linda Wilson
Nov 16, 2024
Linda Carol Wilson, age 75, of Highland, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Linda was born on December 7, 1948 in Pontiac, MI, to the late Richard and Enid Wagner. She grew up with her parents and three brothers in Walled Lake, MI, and graduated from Walled Lake Central High School. Despite her petite stature, Linda was always drawn...
Judy Rae Montgomery
Nov 13, 2024
Judy R. Montgomery, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and devotion to family, the arts and community. Born in February 1942, to Raymond and Gladys Gitzinger, Judy brought passion and warmth to everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Judy grew up in Oakwood, Ohio, where she attended the Oakwood schools and...
Jean F. Rohmiller
Nov 10, 2024
Jean Florence Rohmiller passed away November 10, 2024 at the age of 99 while residing at St. Leonard Assisted Living facility.
Jean was born to immigrant parents Lt. Guy Williamson, M.M. and Florence Williamson, May 6, 1925 in New Britain, CT. After graduating from Plainville, CT schools she studied at St. Francis Hospital (Hartford, CT) School of Nursing as part of...
Virginia Ann Cook Thompson
Nov 10, 2024
Virginia Ann Cook Thompson, age 87, born in Austin Texas, completed her journey this side of Heaven on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert “Bob” Thompson, their only child and much-loved son, Curtis Scott Thompson, and special dog, Babe.
Virginia was an artist, teacher, and retired businesswoman. She loved classical music, books, and...
Robert Charles Laumann
Nov 9, 2024
Robert Charles Laumann, a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, just two days before his 93rd birthday. Born at home in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Veterans Day, 1931, to George and Clara Laumann, Bob grew up alongside his brother George and sister Marian. A proud graduate of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Bob...
Maj. William F. Stevens Ret.
Nov 9, 2024
William Franklin Stevens (Bill), age 84, passed away on 11/09/2024, in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on June 14, 1940, in Hamilton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother Elouise T. Preston and Stepfather, William J. Preston. He leaves to cherish his memories of his beloved and devoted wife of 60 years, Diane Loving (Hawkins), sons, Brian, Anthony...
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