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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Mike Fain
Mar 27, 2023
FAIN, Mike, age 76, of Centerville, OH, distinguished retired judge of the Second District Court of Appeals and beloved husband and father, died on March 27, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Mike was born in Miami, FL on July 15, 1946 to James Edward and Laura (Bennett) Fain. He lived in several states while obtaining his education and during his...
Joseph "Joe" Williams
Mar 26, 2023
WILLIAMS, Joseph “Joe” passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the age of 66. A lifelong Daytonian, Joe will be remembered for his kindness, intellect, and conviviality. His imagination and sense of humor were gifts he generously shared with his many friends - young and old, near and far. Joe is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tracy...
Willard "Bill" Barnett
Mar 25, 2023
BARNETT, Willard “Bill,” age 84, of Dayton, passed away, Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born June 13, 1938 in Wooldridge, Tennessee. Bill retired from NCR after working as a computer tech. for 24 years. He was a member of Oak Creek Worship Center for many years as well as the Kettering YMCA where he would be found playing volleyball...
Cuemyle M. Hale
Mar 24, 2023
HALE, Cuemyle M., age 95, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at home in Beavercreek. Cuemyle was born March 5, 1928 in Clayborne County, TN to the late John and Litha (Marlowe) Marlow. She worked for General Motors, Inland Division, for 30 years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband all over the world. Invariably, he would come home...
Shirley Ann Schumacher
Mar 23, 2023
SCHUMACHER, Shirley Ann, age 88, of Kettering, passed away March 23, 2023. Shirley was born February 6, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of the late Gustin and Bernice (Pasley) Riber. Shirley is survived by her children, Cara (Frank) Puthoff, Paul Jacob (Sonya) Schumacher III, and Dara (Mike) Bradshaw; grandchildren, Joshua Puthoff, Cam Rivers, Matthew Serey, Paul Schumacher IV, Taylor...
Anthony "Tony" John Mantia
Mar 21, 2023
MANTIA, Anthony “Tony” John, 93, of Kettering passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Tony was a graduate of Oakwood High School in 1948. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army. Tony was self-employed and owner of Tony J. Mantia Produce Company.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou...
Emmanuel Rugina
Mar 20, 2023
Dr. RUGINA, Emmanuel N., 74, of Dayton, Ohio, peacefully transitioned on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born on March 1, 1949, to Jean Baptiste Banzirabose and Angela Nyirandutiye, in Ruhengeri, Rwanda.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Rugina is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Leocadie; sons, Jean Roger and Rudolph; daughters, Christine and Daniele; grandchildren, Ben,...
Patricia Ann Purdin
Mar 19, 2023
PURDIN, Patricia Ann (Baumer), age 93, of Centerville, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday March 19, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Clifford, and her son Brad.
Pat loved everything Centerville. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Country Corner Garden Club for over 60 years. She and Cliff were especially proud...
Lawrence E. "Larry" Leese
Mar 18, 2023
LEESE, Lawrence E., died March 18th, 2023.
Larry was born on April 13th, 1934. His parents were Dr. Charles Leese and Doris Fields Leese. He was preceded in death by brothers Charles and Donald, and by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Lawrence Leese.
He graduated from Stivers High School, received a B.S. in Industrial Management from The University of Dayton and...
Virginia Carol Frawley
Mar 17, 2023
FRAWLEY, Virginia Carol, age 53, of Kettering, OH passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. Virginia was born on March 22, 1969 to Paul and Rebecca (Hoke) Rinehart. She graduated from Patterson Co-Op high school. Virginia worked at GDPM for over 12 years and was a past member Shroyer Road Baptist Church. She loved collecting dolls, fishing, camping, shooting and crocheting....
Charles V. Painter
Mar 16, 2023
PAINTER, Charles V. (Charlie), age 75, of Centerville, OH, played his final match on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Charlie was born on June 5, 1947, in Columbus, OH, to the late Carlisle and Dorothy Painter to whom he was a loved and loving “favorite” son. He grew up on a farm in Dublin, OH with his parents and two adoring...
Margie Jean Spurrier
Mar 16, 2023
SPURRIER, Margie Jean, age 101, of Centerville, OH passed Thursday, March 16, 2023. Margie was born on July 11, 1921 to the late Clarence and Florence (Sturgeon) Aikin. She graduated high school in Indianapolis. Margie loved sewing, crafts, and playing cards at St Leonard’s, where she volunteered for over 20 years. She also ran the Oakleaf gift shop in Kettering...
Janet D. Walters
Mar 15, 2023
WALTERS, Janet D., age 77, of Dayton, OH passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Janet was born on January 6, 1946, to the late Ellis and Julia Lakins, in Dayton. She grew up in Dayton and attended West Carrollton High School class of 1964. Janet met the love of her life and future husband, Robert “Bob” Walters while working...
Luis Justiniano
Mar 14, 2023
Dr. Justiniano-Toro, Luis, age 90, of Washington Township, OH passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Luis joined the Air Force and served from 1950 to 1953. After getting out, he went to school and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science from Catholic University in Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1964. He then attended Salamanca School of Medicine in Spain from 1966...
Douglas Paul Moyer
Mar 13, 2023
Douglas Paul Moyer, 68, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away at his home on Monday, March 13, 2023 after a challenging battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 26, 1954 to the late Donald and Barbara (Werts) Moyer.
Doug graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He spent most of...
Andrea J. Fischer
Mar 12, 2023
FISCHER, Andrea J., age 79, of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Andrea was born on February 22, 1944 to the late Joseph and Janet Grady, in Providence, RI. She grew up in the Providence area and graduated from Warwick Veteran’s Memorial High School, class of 1962. While attending Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing, Andrea met the...
Doris "Jean" Wallingford
Mar 11, 2023
WALLINGFORD, Doris “Jean”, age 93, of Centerville, OH, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Saturday, March 11, 2023. After high school, Jean went to work at Delco Products for 37 years during which she received her LPN and practiced nursing for 5 years. She was a longtime member of Polk Grove United Church of Christ and will be deeply...
Carol Faith Jacobs Apt
Mar 11, 2023
APT, Carol Faith Jacobs, age 91, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023. Carol graduated from Stow High School, attended Kent State University, and graduated from The Ohio State University, earning her degree in occupational therapy. In addition to numerous lineage groups, she was a member of Delta Gamma and Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, as well as...
Joanne Rae Dormire
Mar 11, 2023
DORMIRE, Joanne Rae, age 85, of Dayton, wife of Dr. Richard Dormire passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 after many years of health problems. Joanne is survived by her husband, Richard and three sons and their families; Brett and Jill (sons, Chase and Ben), Mark and Robyn (daughter, Christina), Jeffrey and Colleen (son, Aiden).
She worked for AT&T for many...
Bryan L. Hucke
Mar 10, 2023
HUCKE, Bryan L., age 78, of Centerville, passed away March 10, 2023. He was born August 2, 1944 in Kettering, Ohio; the son of the late Mel and Edythe (Lisk) Hucke. Bryan is survived by his three sons, Bryan (Anny) Hucke, Chris (Natalie) Hucke, and Matthew (Bridget) Hucke; former wife, Sharon Hucke; grandchildren, Reagan, Andrew, Cole, Kyle, Owen, Brice, Braeden,...
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