Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Dr. Perry P. Yaney, Ph.D.
Aug 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dr. Perry P. Yaney, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Physicist, Mentor, Innovator, Husband, Father, and Grandfather 1931 – 2025
Dr. Perry P. Yaney, Ph.D., a distinguished physicist, educator, and mentor, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of scientific excellence, educational innovation, and profound impact on generations of students and colleagues. He had just turned 94 on...
Edward L. Sellers
Jul 31, 2025
SELLERS, Edward L., age 85, of Springboro, OH, passed away on July 31, 2025. Ed was born on January 19, 1940 in Chicago, IL to the late Fredrick and Georgiana Sellers. He grew up in the Chicago suburbs and graduated from New Trier High School before continuing his education at Ohio Wesleyan University, where he earned his B.A in 1962....
J. Kevin Maxwell
Jul 30, 2025
J. Kevin Maxwell, age 71, better known as “Max” to his close friends and family, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on July 30, 2025, after a courageous 12-year battle with pulmonary vasculitis.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Max attended The Kiski School in Saltsburg before graduating from Denison University in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree. At...
Robert Hayes
Jul 30, 2025
HAYES, Robert “Pete”, age 91, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Born April 1, 1934, to the late Robert and Thelma (Lyons) Hayes, Pete was one of eight siblings and a proud example of hard work, dedication, and love for family.
A U.S. Marine, Pete served his country with honor during the Korean War, a chapter of...
Sarah Elizabeth Perry
Jul 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sarah Elizabeth “Sarah Suzie Q” Perry, age 17, of Springfield, Ohio, who left this world on July 29, 2025. Born on December 30, 2007, Sarah was a vibrant and loving daughter, sister, and friend, whose spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.
Sarah was a dedicated student at...
Virginia Elaine Motko
Jul 28, 2025
Virginia E. Motko, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away peacefully July 29, 2025 at the age of 94. Born on November 17, 1930, in New Carlisle, Ohio, she was the daughter of Paul O. Spohn and Edna E. Spohn.
A graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, Virginia began her career at Rike’s department store before transitioning to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,...
Elizabeth ann Hammonds
Jul 28, 2025
Elizabeth (Libby) Ann Bradley Spicer Hammonds was born on March 18, 1938 to the late Willard Anderson and Eliza (Hutchinson) Bradley in Relief, Kentucky. She was predeceased by Step-father Autie Conley. Predeceased by grandparents, John Floyd and Anna (Ferguson) Bradley and William Franklin and Sarah Elizabeth (Sloas) Hutchinson.
On January 23, 1959, in East Chicago, Indiana, she married Neal Vernon Spicer...
Richard C. Brooks
Jul 28, 2025
Richard Carlton Brooks, age 82, of Centerville, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Monday, July 28, 2025. Richard was born in 1942 and spent his early childhood on the family farm near McArthur (Vinton County), Ohio. He never ceased to deeply treasure the farm as an important part of his heritage.
After moving to Dayton, Ohio, Richard attended local...
Marilou K. Miller
Jul 28, 2025
MILLER, Marilou Kain, age 88, formerly of Kettering, Ohio passed away Monday, July 28, 2025. Marilou was born in Dayton and graduated from Wilbur Wright High School. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Marilou was skilled in gardening which earned her several Kettering Neighborhood Pride awards and high praise from neighbors. She was well-known for her outstanding...
William Timothy Andrews
Jul 27, 2025
W. Tim Andrews was born in Painesville, Ohio on April 23, 1928 and raised in Cincinnati where he graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1952. He later attended The Ohio State University and received his Chartered Life Underwriters Degree from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. He was a lifelong Ohio State football fan!
Tim was the son of James G....
Ann Blandford Herr
Jul 25, 2025
Herr, Ann Blandford, age 84, of Oakwood, Ohio died July 25, 2025.
Born August 8, 1940, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Graduate of E.J. Brown School and Fairview High School, both Dayton, Ohio, and of Centre College, Danville, Kentucky.
Preceded in death by parents Joel and Elva (Moffett) Blandford.
Survived by:
Soulmate and husband Stanley “Stan” Herr
Son Stephen Herr (Pandora Smolinski)
Daughter Elizabeth Herr (DJ Miller)
Grandchildren Hannah Russell-Goodson (Jon...
Dees Thompson
Jul 25, 2025
THOMPSON, Helen Dees Harris passed from this life on July 25, 2025.
Helen Dees Harris was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, the daughter of Gladys Emma Gibson and Marshall Dees Harris. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, she married James Robert Thompson and to this union was born one son, Bob.
She is survived by daughter in law Bonnie Singer Thompson,...
Martha Lee Dickey
Jul 24, 2025
Martha Lee (McGlinch) Dickey, 87, of CHI St. Leonard’s of Centerville, was reunited with her loving husband of 65 years, Galen Leroy Dickey, at the pearly gates of heaven on July 24, 2025.
She was born at home to Robert and Vergie Lovato (York) McGlinch on March 18, 1938, she grew up in Greenville, OH.
Martha went to Greenville High School where...
William R. Webb
Jul 23, 2025
WEBB, William R. “Bill” age 76, of Beavercreek, OH, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Bill was born on December 28, 1948 in Delbarton, WV, to the late Robert “Jack” and Lillian Webb. He grew up in Delbarton and graduated from Burch High School and continued his education at WVU before ultimately transferring to and graduating from Marshall University...
Ann Thompson
Jul 23, 2025
THOMPSON, Barbara “Ann”, age 91, of Washington Township, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Ann was born on March 6, 1934, to the late Charles and Clara Cunningham, in Harrodsburg, KY. She grew up in Danville, KY and graduated from Junction City high school, where she met the love of her life, Harold Thompson. When Harold enlisted with the...
Monte Wismann Foster
Jul 22, 2025
Surrounded by the love of her family at home, Monte Foster (nee Wismann), age 92 of Washington Township was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Born in Cincinnati on March 25, 1933, to the late Arnold and DeMonte Wismann (nee Struve). Monte grew up in Mariemont a suburb of Cincinnati with numerous lifetime friends and...
Steven Leonard Frantz
Jul 22, 2025
Steven Leonard Frantz, age 75, of Centerville, Ohio, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
A Dayton native, Steve was born on May 15, 1950, to the late Cyril and Helena Frantz. He proudly grew up in Versailles with his brother Mike where he developed his family values and strong work ethic, which he embodied...
Mary "Mimi" Grant
Jul 21, 2025
GRANT, Mary Elizabeth “Mimi” (Brainard) of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on July 21, 2025. Mimi was born on February 28, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Walter and Elizabeth “Betty” (Laufman) Brainard. She spent her childhood in Point Breeze, PA, graduating from The Ellis School in 1959. She moved to Dayton in 1964. Mimi was...
Harold P. Thompson
Jul 19, 2025
THOMPSON, Harold P., age 93, of Washington Township, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Harold was born on February 9, 1932, to the late William “Virgil” and Gertrude Thompson, in Kings Mountain, KY. He grew up in Kings Mountain and graduated from Junction City high school before continuing his education at University of Kentucky. Following his education Harold enlisted...
Carmen John Riazzi
Jul 19, 2025
Carmen John Riazzi, 90, of Kettering, departed on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by his adoring family. He is survived by his wife, Ann Fitzgerald Riazzi, seven sons, two daughters, 26 grandchildren, his sister, Geraldine “Gerry” Puskar and her husband, Ron, of Pittsburgh, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Carmen was born in Erie, PA, on April 22, 1935, becoming...
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