Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Michael Lawrence Marziale
Oct 24, 2011
MARZIALE, Michael L., 54, of Springboro, Ohio, died unexpectedly on October 24, 2011. Mike received his PhD from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1982. He was the founder and CEO of Strategic Analysts, a Dayton based business consulting firm. Over the 28 prior years, he served as an executive and officer of MeadWestvaco and NewPage Corporation. Throughout his life, he contributed...
Janice Eleanor Morris
Oct 23, 2011
MORRIS, Janice Eleanor (nee Finke), age 91, of Dayton passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Janice was an active member of the Oak Creek United Church of Christ and the KSSC (Kettering South Senior Citizens.) She graduated from Stivers High School and Cedarville College. She taught for over 25 years for the Kettering School system spending most of her...
Gladys Joan Gerhardt
Oct 19, 2011
GERHARDT, Gladys “Lolly” (Rymarz), age 92, formerly of Milwaukee, WI passed away Wednesday, October 19th, 2011. Gladys was a graduate of East Division High School in Milwaukee, WI in 1937. She was a member of the Taco Bell Lunch Bunch where she regularly enjoyed the camaraderie of friends (Jeanne, Norma, Gwen, Vic, Johnny and Gertrude) and family. Past work included...
Walter Lj Kremer
Oct 15, 2011
KREMER, Walter (Walt), age 89, passed away peacefully on the 15th of October, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Walt was born in Maria Stein, Ohio and raised on his family's farm on Kremer Road. He attended school in Maria Stein and graduated in 1940. Shortly afterwards, he married Rita Koester of Minster Ohio. Walt proudly served his country in...
Betty Jean Bohardt
Oct 14, 2011
BOHARDT, Betty Jean (Nigh), born August 10, 1922, of Kettering passed away October 14, 2011 at Oak Creek Terrace. Betty lived in the Dayton area her entire life. She was married to Ed “Toots” Bohardt for 64 years. They raised four boys. She was always quick to brag about her family being her greatest accomplishment. Betty was best known for...
Douglas H. Hannah
Oct 14, 2011
HANNAH, Douglas H., age 88, of Dayton passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011. Douglas was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, class of 1941. He is retired from NCR and GM where he was a Tool Maker and Process Engineer. He was a Charter Member of NCR Country Club, VFW #9927 and American Legion #598. Douglas is a WWII...

Bernard Wallace Burnett
Oct 10, 2011
BURNETT, Bernard W., fondly known as Barney, and BW, died on October 10, 2011 at the age of 90. He was born on May Day 1921 in Bristol, Tennessee. The family moved to Dayton when he was a young boy and he graduated from Roosevelt High School. He worked as a letter carrier in Dayton from 1948-1974. Barney volunteered for...

Bobby Keith Chenoweth
Oct 9, 2011
CHENOWETH, Bobby Keith, age 72, of Waynesville passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. He was a graduate of Peebles High School. Following High School, Bobby enlisted in the Marines where he served for two years. In his professional career, he worked for Flowserve, formerly Duriron, for over 33 years before retiring. Bobby was a very...
James Michael Bell
Oct 7, 2011
BELL, James Michael "Mike", age 61 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. Formerly of Brookville, Ohio, Mike attended Stivers High School and worked as a truck driver for 30 years. Mike loved his travels and just being out on the highway. He raced cars for many years at local tracks with his...
Carmelita M. Bruce
Oct 5, 2011
BRUCE, Carmelita, age 94, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Carmelita was a graduate of Tech High School in Buffalo, New York, class of 1935. She was a philanthropist and a caring friend to all who knew her. Carmelita was known by all as a fun-loving, independent woman who had many hobbies and collectables, including Amish quilts and...
Suzanne Marie Wagner-Schmidt
Oct 4, 2011
SCHMIDT (Wagner), Suzanne M., age 84 of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Sue was born and raised in Dayton and was a 1945 graduate of Julienne High School. She received her Bachelors of Education degree from the University of Dayton in 1949, where she met and married Robert J. Wagner. Sue was a lifelong supporter of UD...
Joseph Allen Ryan
Oct 2, 2011
RYAN, Joseph A. (Joe), 56, Kettering, Ohio, died suddenly Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. Joe was born October 7, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the loving son of Anna Mae (Ricke) Ryan and Joseph A. Ryan. Joe was also a loving son to Anita Ryan. He was a wonderful brother, uncle and friend and a loyal long-term employee...
Onalea Elizabeth Healy
Oct 1, 2011
Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429

Ava Nell May
Sep 29, 2011
MAY, Ava Nell “nee Wilson”, age 71, of Dayton, formerly of Dallas, TX passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011. Ava was a graduate of Maydelle High School in Texas. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael L. May; daughter, Lisa Marie May; and brother, Royce Wilson. Ava was survived by her children, David (Lori) May and Suzanne (Steve) Tieber;...

Robert Merkill Holmes
Sep 29, 2011
Visitation: US Thursday, September 29, 2011 No Visitation Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429
Constance L. Bayman
Sep 29, 2011
BAYMAN, Constance (Owen), age 58, of Middletown passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011. Constance was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, class of 1971. She was an employee of Pioneer Electronics for over 20 years. Preceded in death by parents, James and Marie Owen; and father-in-law, Charles R. Bayman. Constance is survived by daughter, Alicia Bayman of Wake...
Dalinda Ellen Fernandes
Sep 28, 2011
FERNANDES, Dalinda, age 53 of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Dalinda was a graduate of Fairmont High School, class of 1976, and took many courses at different local colleges. She was a member of David’s United Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Geoffery; and mother, Katherine Williams. Dalinda is survived by...
James Alvin Flanders
Sep 26, 2011
FLANDERS, James Alvin, age 88, of Centerville passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011. James attended Roosevelt High School. He worked for NCR for 31 years then later worked at Old Colony Envelope Company. James was a charter member of Ascension Catholic Church and was also a member of VFW #9927. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Lena...
Linda M. Brown
Sep 24, 2011
BROWN, Linda M., age 72, of Kettering passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Linda was a long time member of Church of the Cross where she was very active and loved to help with projects for the church. She was employed as a secretary for 9 years at General Motors and was also a member of the Red Hat...
Betty Jane Fiorita
Sep 23, 2011
FIORITA, Betty, age 90, of Centerville passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and was a member of Vincent Perilli Sons of Italy Lodge. Preceded in death by her parents; John and Clara Schafer; brother, John; sister, Pauline; and loving husband of 62 years, James. Betty is survived by sons, James Fiorita,...