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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Richard "Rick" Hamer
Jul 13, 2025
Hamer, Richard (Rick), age 78, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Rick was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 29, 1946, to Thomas and Thelma (Myers) Hamer. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1964 and soon after enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving four years as a radarman during...
Patricia Reilly
Jul 13, 2025
REILLY, Patricia Ann, age 77, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Patricia was born on January 3, 1948 in Berwyn, Illinois to parents Frank and Lillian Baskovic. She grew up in Brookfield, Illinois.
Patricia worked various jobs in the accounting field. Later, she enjoyed working with Worthwhile Estate Sales, and had a passion for estate jewelry. Patricia also enjoyed...
Judy Ann Tilliss
Jul 10, 2025
TILLISS, Judy Ann, age 78, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born September 18, 1946, in Troy, Ohio, Judy was the daughter of the late William and Sarah (Nicodemus) Harman.
Judy built a successful career as a credit manager with BF Goodrich, working in Troy, Akron, and later Bloomington, Indiana. Later in life, she met her soulmate,...
Nathaniel Charles Hopper
Jul 10, 2025
Nathaniel Charles Hopper 23 of Centerville Ohio passed away too young on a warm summer night on July 10, 2025, in Centerville Ohio. Nathaniel was born on a cool, rainy, Spring day on April 13, 2002, in Springfield Ohio, the first and only son to Glenn Hopper and Brandy Nicole (Steve) Crellin, who all survive him.
Nathaniel grew up in the...
Glenna J. Burns
Jul 8, 2025
BURNS, Glenna J., age 89, of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Glenna was born August 5, 1935 to the late Loutrell and Effie (Pendleton) Piersall. Deeply rooted in her faith, she had a servant’s heart. Glenna was a long-time member of Bethel Christian Assembly of God, sharing her love of the Lord by teaching Sunday School. She worked...
Karen P. Moore
Jul 7, 2025
MOORE, Karen P., age 74, of Springboro, formerly of Marina, CA, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025.
Karen was born in 1951 to the late Olan and Helen (Horan) Moore. She graduated from Centerville High School and attended Kent State, graduating in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and completed the Army ROTC training. After graduation she worked as a...
Mike Kingdom
Jul 5, 2025
Michael Joseph Kingdom, age 67, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. Michael was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 27, 1957. He was a graduate of Fairmont West and went into the Coast Guard after graduation.
After his service, Michael worked for the City of Oakwood for 34 years before retiring. Michael enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with his...
Gabrielle Lynn Abrams
Jul 4, 2025
Gabrielle Lynn Abrams, age 28, of Kettering Ohio passed away at home on July 4th, 2025. She was a graduate of Kettering Fairmont High School and was attending Sinclair Community College focusing on early childhood education. Gabrielle had just completed her tenth year at Childtime Learning Center. Gabby through high school was very involved with Young Life.
Gabby was a devoted...
Richard "Dick" Wemple
Jul 4, 2025
Richard “Dick” Wemple, of Kettering, Ohio, 86, passed away Friday afternoon, July 4, 2025 surrounded by family. Born Oct 26, 1938 in Lockport, NY (near Buffalo), Dick was the second of 6 children of Bill and Gert Wemple, and grew up in the Newfane, NY school district near Lake Ontario. He and his future wife, Donna (Vincent), were classmates but...
SSG Joseph Russell Wyatt
Jul 3, 2025
WYATT, SSG Joseph Russell, age 53, of Troy, OH, formerly of Kettering, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1971 to Joe A. and Betty (Hanes), in Dayton, OH. Joe grew up in Xenia and attended Beavercreek High School before enlisting in the US Army. He had a long career with the...
Jerard Brooks Adkins, Jr.
Jun 29, 2025
Jerard Brooks Adkins, Jr., age 83, of Kettering, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Brooks was born on April 4, 1942, to the late Mary and Jerard Brooks Adkins, Sr. in Oakwood, OH. He graduated from Oakwood High School in 1960 and continued his education at Ohio University, earning an associate's degree in...
Gary Alan Iddings
Jun 29, 2025
IDDINGS, Gary Alan, age 88, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at The Courtyard at Centerville, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 17, 1936, in West Milton, Gary was the son of the late Don and Pat (Carroll) Iddings. He graduated from Milton-Union High School in 1954 and went on to earn a Bachelor of...
Brandon Norbert Klopsch
Jun 27, 2025
KLOPSCH, Brandon Norbert, age 37, of Dayton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2025. A beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend, Brandon leaves behind a legacy of love for his family and friends, and an eagerness to always lend a hand to others.
Brandon is survived by his father, Norbert Klopsch (Debbie); stepfather Mark Brunn; sister, Brooke Reed...
Dorthy Sue Wagner
Jun 27, 2025
Dorthy "Sue" Wagner, age 84, formerly of Centerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. Born in Flatwoods, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Doretta Garvin. A graduate of Russell High School, Sue went on to build a life filled with love, family, and service.
In 1959, she married James Wagner, and together they shared...
Linda Marie Wilson
Jun 26, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Marie Wilson, age 63, of Kokomo, Indiana, who departed this life on June 26, 2025. Linda was born on December 20, 1961, in Adrian, Michigan, to Cloyce and Janette Wilson.
Linda devoted 48 years of her life to serving at Village Pantry, where her unwavering dedication and passion for...
Jessica M. Fox
Jun 26, 2025
FOX, Jessica M. (Monsivais), age 46, of Dayton, OH formerly of Brooklyn, NY and Troy, OH, died peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Jessica was born on October 10, 1978, in Coldwater, OH. She graduated from Miami East High School class of 1997 and went on to earn her B.S. in Psychology at Hunter College in NYC. While living in NYC...
Sara Jane "Sally" Winegar
Jun 25, 2025
WINEGAR, Sara Jane “Sally” age 88, of Kettering, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Sally was born on January 22, 1937, to the late Harold and Estelle Bauer, in Dayton, OH. She grew up in Dayton and graduated from Julienne High School before continuing her education at the Dayton Art Institute. Sally met her future husband, Donald Winegar,...
Robert H. Phillips, "Butch"
Jun 24, 2025
Robert H. Phillips, fondly known as "Butch", left us on June 24, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on September 5, 1939, Butch was a proud member of the U.S. Navy, serving with honor before returning home to create a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.
Butch grew up in Farmersville, OH, growing up on the family farm and...
Roger Ely Stephens
Jun 23, 2025
STEPHENS, Roger Ely, age 88 of Oakwood, Ohio passed away with family and his minister on June 23, 2025.
Roger is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joanne Benedict Stephens, daughters Sally Kimball (Richard) and Susan, granddaughter Claire Kimball, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Janet Lee Stephens.
Roger graduated from Fairview High...
Richard Harold Ostberg
Jun 23, 2025
OSTBERG, Richard Harold, age 77, of Centerville passed away at his home on June 23, 2025, after a two year battle with cancer. He left this world peacefully and calmly, surrounded with the love and support of family.
Richard was born on July 16, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio. He frequently expressed his gratitude about being born into a home filled with...
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