Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

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...

Donna Lee Zajovits

Donna Lee Zajovits

Nov 16, 2015

ZAJOVITS, Donna Lee (Sanders), age 82 of Kettering, Ohio passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. Donna was born June 14, 1933. She graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1952. After graduating, she married her sweetheart, Richard (Dick) Zajovits, on November 20, 1954 and shared 57 wonderful years with him. In 1970, she began her career as a hairdresser and...

Richard Allan "Rick" Bohn

Richard Allan "Rick" Bohn

Nov 16, 2015

BOHN, Richard Allan "Rick", age 53, of Springboro, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015. Rick was born on April 2, 1962 in Elk Grove Village, IL. He graduated from Alter High School in 1980 and University of Cincinnati in 1984. Rick served in the United States Marine Corps and worked in IT-Security for Standard Register and earlier DP&L. He...

Juan Nieves

Juan Nieves

Nov 15, 2015

Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429

Paul L Harper

Paul L Harper

Nov 15, 2015

HARPER, Paul L., age 92, of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Paul was born in Lima on April 22, 1923 to the late Paul M. and Evelyn L. (Frisinger) Harper. He married Marilyn M. Zimmer on November 4, 1950 in Dayton; she preceded him in death on October 29, 2013. Paul was a graduate of Patterson Co-op...

Brenden James Mcclain

Brenden James Mcclain

Nov 13, 2015

McCLAIN, Brenden J., age 32, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. He was born on November 6, 1983 to Sheryll (Hoertt) McClain and the late Barry A. McClain. Brenden enjoyed the WWF wrestling matches, putt putt golf, bowling and any social activity. His zest for life brought a smile to all that knew him. Brenden was...

James Edwin Ryan

James Edwin Ryan

Nov 12, 2015

Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429

Virginia "Ginny" Hunkeler

Virginia "Ginny" Hunkeler

Nov 11, 2015

HUNKELER, Virginia "Ginny" Lee, age 79, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Ginny was born to the late Robert M. and Hilda (nee Rich) Glaser on April 16, 1936 in Dayton, OH. She graduated from Julienne High School. Ginny enjoyed spending time with her family and dogs as well as being outdoors including water skiing until...