Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Beatrice "Bea" Davis

Beatrice "Bea" Davis

Oct 3, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beatrice (“Bea”) Davis, who peacefully left this life on October 3, 2024, at her cherished long time residence in Oakwood, Ohio. Born on November 2, 1928, in Boston, MA, Bea was the daughter of Vasilios and Sophia Coulouris, both Greek immigrants. Bea grew up in a large family, one...

Tom Spencer

Tom Spencer

Oct 2, 2024

SPENCER, Lowell Thomas of Kettering, OH, known as “Tom” to his friends and family, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Tom was born on May 6, 1941, to Richard and Bethel Spencer in Menifee County, KY. One of seven children, he had four brothers and two sisters. At a young age, the family moved to New Lebanon,...

Theodore "Ted" W. Fischer

Theodore "Ted" W. Fischer

Oct 1, 2024

FISCHER, Theodore “Ted” W. aged 82, went to be with His Lord on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 in Knoxville, TN. A native son in OH, born in 1942 to Theodore C. Fischer and Angeline Fouquette.

Theodore was predeceased by his parents, his wife Leslie J. Fischer, daughter Holly C. Fischer, and sisters, Jeanne L. Meyer and Evelyn Palmer. He is survived...

Daniel P. Huser

Daniel P. Huser

Sep 29, 2024

Daniel P. Huser, age 80, of Kettering, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Sunday September 29th 2024 surrounded by his entire family.

 Dan started his life 5 days after his best friend and cousin Barry in Covington, Kentucky. He honed his love of great cars and dancing at St. Mary’s Canteen and graduated from Covington Catholic High School. Soon...

Robert Silverii

Robert Silverii

Sep 28, 2024

Silverii, Robert, age 61, passed away on September 28, 2024. Bob was born in Dayton, OH to Louis and Constance (Hays) Silverii. In 1981 he graduated from Fairmont West High School where he was the best offensive lineman senior year. He was the Varsity Assistant Offensive Line Coach at Miami East High School in 1990 and 1991. He enjoyed many...

Kenneth "Ken" Salyers

Kenneth "Ken" Salyers

Sep 27, 2024

SALYERS, Kenneth “Ken,” age 81, of Kettering, left his Earthly home on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born December 24, 1942 in Greenup, Kentucky; the son of the late Otha and Garnet (Crum) Salyers. Along with his parents, Ken is preceded in death by his daughter, Tara Salyers and siblings, Gloria Coleman, Douglas Salyers, and Evelyn Severs. He is...

Henry "Hank"  Krauer

Henry "Hank" Krauer

Sep 26, 2024

KRAUER, Henry John "Hank”, passed away on September 26, 2024. Hank, age 87, was born on March 3, 1937, in Yonkers, New York, to Otto Krauer of Rothrist, Switzerland and Paula (Stimmann) Krauer of Hamburg, Germany. 

Hank graduated from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, NY in 1955, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from...

Nannie Jane Carpenter

Nannie Jane Carpenter

Sep 26, 2024

Nannie “Jane” (York) Carpenter (1926 -2024) passed away on September 26, 2024, at the age of 98 under Hospice Care in her home in Kettering, Ohio and has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born 2/21/1926 in Jackson County, KY to Delbert and Lecrecia (Moore) York. She is a graduate Annville Institute and Eastern...

Milede "Mo" Rowland-Bell

Milede "Mo" Rowland-Bell

Sep 25, 2024

Rowland-Bell, Milede, “Mo”, age 76, formerly of Kettering, was welcomed into heaven by angels and surrounded by family on September 25, 2024. Born June 27, 1948 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton OH, to the late Mildred and Harold Albright. Milede graduated from Fairmont West High School in 1966. A professional Hair Stylist for 58 years and owner of Hair Headquarters....

Joyce Louise Desilet Trepanier

Joyce Louise Desilet Trepanier

Sep 23, 2024

Joyce Louise Desilet Trepanier, 95 years old, of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee surrounded by family. She was born April 5, 1929 in Bay City, Michigan. Her beloved husband of 58 years, Robert Arthur (Bob) Trepanier preceded her in death on November 26, 2012 as well as her mother, Mildred Desilet, stepfather Earl...

John Gerald "Jerry" Glaser

John Gerald "Jerry" Glaser

Sep 23, 2024

John Gerald “Jerry” Glaser, age 87, of Huber Heights, OH passed away on September 23, 2024. He attended Kiser High School and then joined the United States Marine Corps where he served his country from 1954-1957. Upon leaving the service, he started his career in the Tool and Die industry. He was the owner and President of Mar-Vel Tool Company...

Kenneth Lawrence Barnhouse

Kenneth Lawrence Barnhouse

Sep 23, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Barnhouse, a beloved resident of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on October 17, 1934, in Caldwell, Ohio, to Harvey and Gladys Barnhouse, Ken lived a full life surrounded by love and laughter.

Ken's journey was one of service and dedication. After proudly serving in the United States Army, he...

Joshua Delmar Tarziers

Joshua Delmar Tarziers

Sep 22, 2024

Tarziers, Joshua Delmar, age 45, a beloved son, father and brother passed away on September 22, 2024. Joshua lived in Dayton and was a former resident of Kettering.

Born on October 13, 1978, Joshua attended Fairmont High School and was a certified Gunsmith. As a toddler, he was crowned Little Master Labor Day in the Kettering “Holiday at Home” parade. He...

Nancy Lynn Gray Caples

Nancy Lynn Gray Caples

Sep 22, 2024

Nancy Lynn Gray Caples passed away on September 22, 2024 at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her mother Phyllis Gray, her father Dr. Kenneth Gray and her brother John Gray. She is survived by her son Brian Caples, her ex-husband Gary Caples, and cousins Barbara Gray and Carol Sternberger. 

She was born in Dayton Ohio and...

Rev. James J. Manning

Rev. James J. Manning

Sep 22, 2024

Manning, Rev. James J. age 76, of Beavercreek, OH, went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Fr. Jim was born on February 19, 1948 to the late James and Marie Manning in Dayton, OH. He is survived by his two brothers, Daniel (Brenda) and John (Pat) Manning; sister, Rita (George) Eichenauer; 10 nieces and nephews;...

Harry Edward Keifer

Harry Edward Keifer

Sep 21, 2024

KEIFER, Harry Edward, age 90, passed away September 21, 2024. 

Harry was born June 29, 1934, to the late Philip and Grace (nee Williard) Keifer. He attended Fairmont High School, graduating in 1952. Harry played football, basketball, and baseball, leading to his induction in the Fairmont Athletic Hall of Fame. After high school, Harry completed a four-year tool and die apprenticeship,...

John H. Lapp

John H. Lapp

Sep 20, 2024

LAPP, John H., of Centerville, OH, passed away September 20, 2024 at the age of 89. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marlene (O’Neal) Lapp; son and his wife, Brian and Andrea; grandson Tanner and granddaughter Megan. He loved them very much. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Ruth O’Neal and Sharon O’Neal, nieces and nephews,...

Katherine "Kitty" L. Ullmer

Katherine "Kitty" L. Ullmer

Sep 17, 2024

Ullmer, Katherine “Kitty” L., age 77, passed away Tuesday September 17, 2024.

Kitty was born November 1, 1946 to the late James and Irene Ullmer. A graduate and band member of Fairview High School in 1964, she graduated from The Ohio State University with honors and inclusion in Phi Beta Kappa. She later earned masters degrees in both English and German,...

John Martin Loveless

John Martin Loveless

Sep 15, 2024

LOVELESS, John Martin, age 73, of Bellbrook, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family Sunday, September 15, 2024. 

John was born April 3, 1951 to the late John and Vivian (Fiser) Loveless. A graduate of Fairmont East High School in 1969, he earned his Bachelor’s of Computer Science from Wright State University in 1975. John was a passionate professional. His most notable...

James "Terry" Seagraves

James "Terry" Seagraves

Sep 15, 2024

James T. Seagraves passed away on September 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 82. 

Born on January 22, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee to James and Mattie Seagraves. He was affectionately known as "Terry" to his friends and loved ones. Terry was a skilled auto mechanic then progressed to manager at Renault of Dayton. He dedicated many...