Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Lillian Clara Davenport
Jul 5, 2012
DAVENPORT, Lillian C., 96, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Hospice of Dayton. Lillian was born in New Britain, CT to parents John and Selma Bergquist. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Chicago, IL. Lillian had a passion for the Dayton Opera; having missed only one performance in the past 40 years. In her spare time,...

Blanche Adam
Jul 5, 2012
ADAM, Blanche Stephens, age 90, born April 13, 1922 in Ironwood, Michigan and died July 5, 2012 in Kettering, Ohio. A nurse by training (B.N. Ball State University), Blanche grew to be the true matriarch of the Adam family through her endless faith, endless love, and endless optimism. She cared deeply for her family which inspired their deep devotion to...
Theresa Marie Hammond
Jul 5, 2012
HAMMOND, Theresa Marie, age 85, of Dayton, OH left her earthly bonds for her eternal journey on July 5, 2012. She will be joining her parents Onezime and Margueritte Oullette Sirois (Lavoie) and her beloved husband of 47 years, Eugene L. Hammond. She is survived by her three children, Theresa M. (Roger) Brower of Dayton, James L. (Rochelle) Hammond of...
Harry Donald Henkel
Jul 4, 2012
HENKEL, Harry "Don", age 93 of Centerville, passed away July 4, 2012 at home with his family. Out of high school, he began working for General Motors. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy. Don was a member of Tau Beta Pi, the honorary engineering fraternity. During his lifetime membership in...

Donna Sue Silcott
Jul 3, 2012
Funeral Home: Centerville Routsong Funeral Home 81 N. Main St. Centerville, OH US 45459 Service: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Monday, July 9, 2012 No Services
E. Thomas Doddridge
Jul 2, 2012
DODDRIDGE, E. Thomas, age 74, of Bradenton, FL passed away on July 2, 2012. Tom graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Economics from St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY and worked as Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for NCR Corp. until 1995. He served our country in the United States Army as a Captain. Tom was a member of the...
Harold Kenneth Downey
Jul 1, 2012
DOWNEY, Harold "Hal" K., age 96, of Kettering, died July 1, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born on March 20, 1916 in Olney, IL and grew up in Princeton, IN. He was an athlete, playing football, basketball, and tennis at DePauw where he graduated in 1938. He was a Major in the United States Army, serving...
Edgar Bruce Truitt
Jul 1, 2012
TRUITT, Edgar "Bruce", age 70, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 at his home. Bruce served his country in the United States Navy and attended the Annapolis Naval Academy. He began his career with Sandia Corp., AEC in New Mexico and later worked in medical sales. Bruce also owned his own grocery store in Lima, OH. He enjoyed woodworking, golf,...
Mary Marguerite Peters-Olt
Jul 1, 2012
PETERSOLT, Marguerite "nee Johnston", passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 11:55pm. Marguerite graduated from Sidney High School in 1938 and moved to Dayton in 1941. She worked in the dental office for her brother, Dr. Wilbur Johnston, for almost 35 years and made many friends. Marguerite enjoyed playing golf, traveling, knitting and belonged to several Bridge clubs. She...

Jack Lee Lucas
Jun 24, 2012
LUCAS, Jack L., age 62, of Beavercreek, OH, died June, 24, 20l2. He was born in Zanesville, OH to the late Earnest and Etta (Koon) Lucas. He was a retired Quality Assurance Manager at Wright-Patterson AFB. He was an Air Force Vietnam Veteran. Jack was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Karen (Dunlap) Lucas,...

Richard H. Lee
Jun 23, 2012
Richard H. Lee passed away Saturday, June 23 2012 after a long illness. Mr. Lee was born at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio on July 19, 1928 to James Edward and Jessie Mae (Petty) Lee. In 1946, he graduated from Fairview-White High School and subsequently earned Bachelor Degrees in Liberal Arts and Education from The Ohio State University...

William R. Cassell
Jun 16, 2012
CASSELL, William R. "Bill", age 68, passed away on June 16, 2012 in London, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Lily; brother, David an daughter Debbie of Knoxville, TN; and step-son, Doug Amann of Kettering. Bill is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jennifer; daughter and son-in-law, Ronnie and Tammy and their two boys Austin and...
Anna M. Shellabarger
Jun 14, 2012
SHELLABARGER, Anna, age 94, of Dayton passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012. Anna graduated from Roosevelt High School and then from Miami Jacobs College with a degree in Business. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Dayton, was on the United Methodist Women's district board and taught at the United Theological Seminary for 6 years. Anna spent...

Gloria Elouise Dyke
Jun 13, 2012
DYKE, Gloria Elouise, age 73, of Kettering passed away on Monday, June 11, 2012. Gloria enjoyed spending time gardening and fishing. In 1974, Gloria made "Mother of the Year" award from the Dayton Boys Club. She was funny and caring and enjoyed giving to her family, friends, and neighbors. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Freda Marburger; and...

Beckye J Bates
Jun 9, 2012
BATES, Beckye J., age 85, of Kettering passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 after an extended illness. She was born on November 6, 1926, in Louisville, Kentucky and was a resident of Kettering since 1967. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Herbert and her loving family: son, Howard Bates and wife Jerilyn of Carmel, Indiana; daughter ,...
Cheryl Rae Cassabon
Jun 7, 2012
CASSABON, Cheryl, age 62, of Centerville, formerly of White Lake, MI passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2012. Born on April 16, 1950 in Pontiac, MI to Raymond and Jacquelin Gibbard. Cheryl graduated from Avondale High School. She worked in the Mortgage Department for both National City Bank and Liberty Savings Bank. Cheryl was a selfless, family oriented woman who...
Eugene Thomas Gibson
Jun 7, 2012
GIBSON, Eugene Thomas, age 67, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 after a nearly 20-year dance with cancer. Born in Quincy, IL, Gene got his undergraduate degree from Christian Brothers University and his MBA from Wyoming University. He spent his career serving our country, retiring as a United States Air Force Colonel. Gene was an ardent volunteer and...
Margaret Mae Smith
Jun 1, 2012
SMITH, Margaret Mae, age 63, of Kettering, passed away Friday, June 1, 2012. Margaret graduated from Colonel White High School in 1967 then went to earn her Business Degree from Miami Jacobs College. She worked for Mead for 10 years in their Data Entry department. Margaret was a loving woman who enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and her 4...
Michael Robert Duff
May 31, 2012
DUFF, Michael R. passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 after battling brain cancer. Mike was born in Tripoli, Libya, North Africa on July 21, 1955 to Robert and Dorothy (nee May) Duff. He attended Oakwood High School and Lincoln College. Mike's career was spent working in theatre as a stage hand. He was a member of I.A.T.S.E. Local #66. Mike...

Lucene Glock Graham
May 31, 2012
GRAHAM, Lucene Glock, age 97, of Kettering, passed away on May 31, 2012. Lucene was born in New Kensington, PA, in 1915, and grew up in the small community not far from Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of popular sport's figure Carl C. Glock and his wife Lula Masters. In 1933 Lucene entered Hood College in Fredrick, MD, graduating in...