Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Eileen Agne York
Dec 11, 2013
YORK, Eileen Agne, age 92, of Kettering, passed away December 11, 2013. Eileen was born to the late Howard and Elise Agne on November 6, 1921 in Dayton, OH. She was a graduate of Centerville H.S. Eileen was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond; 6 sisters and 1 brother. Eileen...
Esther Ellen Evans
Dec 11, 2013
EVANS, Esther E., recently of Birmingham, Alabama, formerly of Kettering, Ohio passed away on December 11, 2013. Esther was born in 1920 in Findlay, Ohio, the daughter of John and Bertha Ludi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Evans, Jr.; her daughter, Susan Evans Zaborowski; son, Stephen Jon Evans; brothers, Karl and Robert Ludi; and sisters,...

Thomas Michael Gallivan
Dec 10, 2013
GALLIVAN, Thomas Michael, age 63, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Thomas was born to the late Harry J. and Josephine H. (OBER) Gallivan Sr. on June 8, 1950 in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1968 and went on to receive his Associates Degree in Photography from the Ohio Institute of Photography. Thomas...
Janet Ruth Vantine
Dec 5, 2013
VANTINE, Janet Ruth, of Washington Township, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013 after a brief illness. She was a retired executive secretary at WPAFB. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Ruth Lang, her husband Albert Vantine, and her sister Patricia Pearce. Jan will be remembered for her love of life and great cooking. Services will be...

Carlton Chin Luthas
Dec 4, 2013
LUTHAS, Carlton Chin, age 87, of Miamisburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Carlton was born to the late Edward and Claudia (Limchin) Luthas on October 24, 1926 in Panama City, Panama. He was a "happy go lucky" guy who loved his family dearly. Carlton was an X-Ray Technician in CA until he moved to Dayton in 2007. He...
Katherine Jennie Eggleston
Nov 29, 2013
Katherine Jennie (nee Haggett) Eggleston, 96, passed away on November 29, 2013, at Heartland of Centerville. She was born on August 14, 1917, in Louisville, New York, the daughter of Charles Reuben and Hattie (nee Hosmer)Haggett. On September 19, 1939, she married Oswald D. Eggleston and lived most of her life in Rochester, New York, and Winter Haven, Florida. Mrs....
Vivian Barker
Nov 28, 2013
BARKER, Vivian, age 81, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at her home. She was born on May 23, 1932 in Hamilton, OH to the late Lee and Evelyn Gray. Vivian graduated from Hamilton High School. She volunteered for her children's schools and was President of the Women's Homebuilders Association. Vivian is preceded in death by her...
B. David Vickroy
Nov 26, 2013
VICKROY, B. David, age 73 of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. David was born on June 10, 1940 in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1959 and received his Bachelors in Industrial Management from the Miami University School of Business in 1963. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta. David was owner and...
Jesse Ryan Coleman
Nov 24, 2013
COLEMAN, Jesse Ryan, age 29, of New York City, formerly of Dayton, passed away in Manhattan, New York City on November 24, 2013. He was a graduate of Chaminade-Julienne Catholic High school in 2002 and received a Bachelor's of Fine Arts from Wright State University in 2006. Jesse was primarily an actor, doing two national tours and many plays in...
Richard A. Jones
Nov 23, 2013
JONES, Richard A., age 78, of Centerville, died on Saturday, November 23, 2013. A native and long time resident of Cincinnati, he was retired from Queen City Metro, where he served as a bus driver. Richard was an expert on Cincinnati history, and for many years conducted the Queen City Tour for visiting dignitaries. He is preceded in death by...
Juliette Agatha Soanes
Nov 23, 2013
SOANES, Juliette Agatha Hodge, age 82, a long time resident of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Bethany Lutheran Village Memory Care Unit in Centerville, OH. Juliette obtained a nursing certificate but worked mostly as a sales clerk first at the Mahogany Run Furniture Store, then at...
Ty Anthony Frost
Nov 23, 2013
FROST, Ty Anthony, age 44, of Kettering passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013. He was born on April 13, 1969 in Xenia, OH to Larry Frost and Carol Schraml. Ty was a man with a big sense of humor but an even bigger heart. Ty was a devoted, loving, proud father to Ty and Sarah. He loved to tell...

Russell Edward Crockett
Nov 20, 2013
CROCKETT, Russell E., age 95, of Centerville, died November 20, 2013. Born May 4, 1918, Russell graduated from Houlton Main High School in 1935 and the University of Maine in 1940, member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He served in WWII in the Army and was a 1st Lt. Tank platoon leader with 34th Tank Battalion, Pattons 5th armored division,...
Byron G. Epley
Nov 19, 2013
EPLEY, Byron Gerald "Jerry" D.D.S., known as "Pops" by many, of Oakwood, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. He was born to the late Byron W. and Margaret R. Epley on June 17. Jerry graduated from the University of Dayton and as Cum Laude in Dentistry from Ohio State University. Jerry was a member the Dayton Dental Society, Peer...
Clode Lee Holland
Nov 18, 2013
HOLLAND, Clode Lee, age 66, of Trotwood, formerly of Covington, TN, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. He was born on September 10, 1947 in Mason, TN to the late Willie and Lucy Holland. Clode graduated from Frazier High School in 1965. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1965-1968. Clode worked for GM...
Evelyn Lahm Rodgers
Nov 18, 2013
RODGERS, Evelyn Lahm, age 95, of Kettering, beloved wife of 58 years of Edward W. Rodgers, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. Evelyn was born to the late Frederick and Bettie Lahm on July 4th, 1918 in Chicago, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her daughter, Mary Louise. Evelyn is survived by her...

Dorothea Genevieve Tamborski
Nov 18, 2013
TAMBORSKI, Dorothea Genevieve, age 84, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. She was born on April 9, 1929 in Bay Shore, NY to the late Robert Alexander and Dorothea Genevieve (Eggers) Olson. Dorothea graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1949 where she earned her degree in Chemistry then went on to earn her Nursing degree from...
David Lee Kalter
Nov 18, 2013
KALTER, David Lee, age 52, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. He was born on July 11, 1961 in Dayton to Jack and Patricia (Fee) Kalter. David graduated from Fairmont East High School and worked under various organizations as a tool maker. He was known internationally as an amateur radio operator and volunteered for the Dayton Amateur...
Shirley Ann Glaser
Nov 17, 2013
GLASER, Shirley Ann (Cheatham), age 76, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 after a 4 year battle with cancer. Shirley was born to the late James and Dorothy Cheatham on November 19, 1936 in Dayton, OH. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Arnwine, Kimberly Miller and Jillian (Kyle Sparkman) Hauer; son, Brett (Kimberlee) Glaser; 10 grandchildren,...
John S. "Jack" Delphenich
Nov 17, 2013
DELPHENICH, John Stewart "Jack", age 90, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Jack, a retired Lt. Colonel of the USAF, was born to the late William and Viola Delphenich on April 11, 1923 in La Crosse, WI. Jack served his country during WWII in the Army. Following his honorable discharge, he earned his degree in Chemistry from...