Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

John Brian Glenn

John Brian Glenn

Aug 20, 2024

GLENN, John Brian, age 58, of Springboro, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. John was born on September 20, 1965 to Lee Ernest Glenn Jr. and Rosa Imogene Powell in Anderson, SC. He graduated from Oakway High School in South Carolina and later served in the Army repairing helicopters. John served his community as an RN at Kettering...

Mary Jane Hoog

Mary Jane Hoog

Aug 19, 2024

HOOG, Mary Jane (Mather), age 83, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton. 

Mary Jane was born March 11, 1941, in Louisville, KY, to the late Dr. Sylvester W. and Kitty S. Mather. Mary Jane graduated from duPont Manual High School in Louisville, class of 1959. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Rita M. Burk

Rita M. Burk

Aug 14, 2024

BURK, Rita M., age 93, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Rita was born May 18, 1931, in Springfield, OH; daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Scanlon) Clayton.

She graduated from Springfield Catholic Central High School and the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. Rita earned her Bachelor’s degree at Antioch College of Yellow Springs, and obtained her...

Ronda Rae Knight

Ronda Rae Knight

Aug 13, 2024

KNIGHT, Ronda Rae, age 67, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024. 

Ronda was born February 19, 1957 in Oscoda, MI to the late James Barber and Jean Lingus. A graduate of Beavercreek High School in 1975, she managed the offices of Hussong Sheet Metal for 30 years. She had great taste in music spanning many genres. Ronda could be...

Evelyn R. Graham

Evelyn R. Graham

Aug 11, 2024

Evelyn R. Graham, age 92, of Centerville, died Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was everybody’s favorite mom, everybody’s favorite friend and everybody’s favorite secretary. 

She was a true daughter of Dayton, born and raised in the city and living there her whole life, often telling stories of the city’s history recounted with the pride of its successes. Born in 1932, she...

Herbert Michael Aydelott

Herbert Michael Aydelott

Aug 6, 2024

AYDELOTT, Herbert M., age 70 of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 with his family by his side. Herb was born on July 4th, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Dolores Christensen (Bochenek). 

 Herb graduated from Wayne High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1972. Herb and Karen founded Aydelott Equipment, Inc. in 1990. He took pride in growing...

Richard Lee Walker

Richard Lee Walker

Aug 5, 2024

WALKER, Richard Lee, 91, of Centerville, OH (formerly of Port Clinton, OH), passed away on August 5, 2024. Richard, known by friends and colleagues as “Chief,” was drafted into active duty in the United States Army for two years during the Korean Conflict and retired from the Ohio Army National Guard after another 34. He was later employed by Walker...

Lorrin "Dale" Friesen

Lorrin "Dale" Friesen

Aug 4, 2024

Mr. Lorrin "Dale" Friesen, born on August 21, 1928, in Aurora, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on August 4, 2024, at his residence in Kettering, Ohio. A dedicated graduate of Selma Union High School, Mr. Friesen later forged a successful career as a service repairman for Sears, where he dedicated 25 years of service before retiring.

 

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Jeffery Arthur Showalter

Jeffery Arthur Showalter

Aug 4, 2024

Jeffery Arthur Showalter, (Kettering) born on October 9, 1947, peacefully passed away on August 4, 2024, at the age of 76. Jeff's life was one marked by dedication and service. After graduating from Patterson Co-op High School in 1965, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he valiantly served his country for four years.

Following his military service, Jeff...

Robert F. Markham

Robert F. Markham

Aug 3, 2024

MARKHAM, Robert F., age 89, passed away August 3, 2024. He was born August 5, 1934 in Peoria, Illinois; the son of the late Louis and Vera (Copeland) Markham. Along with his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Barbara. He is survived by his son, Robert Jr. (Michele) Markham; twin grandsons, Christopher and...

David "Dick" Darrah

David "Dick" Darrah

Aug 2, 2024

With much sadness we announce that David “Dick” Darrah of Kettering passed away on August 3rd, 2024, at the age of 92. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Betty, son Douglas, daughter Rhonda and brother Ray. He is survived by four children — David, Michael, Mark and Rebecca — 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and many...

James Louis Woods

James Louis Woods

Aug 2, 2024

WOODS, James Louis, age 79, of Huber Heights, passed away on August 2, 2024. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1963 after graduating from Wurzburg American High School in Germany. After his retirement in 1987, he continued using his telecommunications expertise in the private sector working for Lexis-Nexis retiring in 2004. James enjoyed spending time with his friends...

Phillip "Craig" Risner

Phillip "Craig" Risner

Aug 1, 2024

RISNER, Phillip “Craig”, age 67, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Craig was born on April 6, 1957, in Springfield, OH. He graduated from Springfield North High School, class of 1975, before enlisting in the United States Army. While attending Springfield North he was introduced to his future wife, Carol Palmer, in 1974, later marrying in...

David Lee Jones

David Lee Jones

Aug 1, 2024

Jones, David Lee, age 86, of Kettering, OH, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. David was born April 29, 1938, in Dayton, OH to the late Chester and Myrtle Jones. He is preceded in death by sisters, Betty Sue Jones and Lorna VanMeter and his brothers, Gene and Jack. A graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, David loved his dogs,...

Lyle K. Matson

Lyle K. Matson

Jul 30, 2024

Lyle K. Matson, 93, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John William and Mary Jean Matson, and his brother Clint Matson. He is survived by his loving wife, Lenorann Lewis Matson, brother Gale Matson (Cindy), sister-in-law Leila Matson, daughter Lois Reed (John), son Lance Matson (Jennifer), grandchildren Tyler...

Martha Jane Johnson

Martha Jane Johnson

Jul 28, 2024

Martha Jane Johnson, (Centerville) peacefully departed on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Martha was born on April 1, 1925, in Dayton, Ohio, to her loving parents, Phillip and Vida Smiley.

 Martha was a dedicated homemaker who found joy in volunteering at church events, engaging in PTA activities, and supporting her children’s many activities. Martha took on the role of a school secretary...

Connie J. Stathes

Connie J. Stathes

Jul 26, 2024

STATHES, Constance J. “Connie”, age 73, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1951, to the late Peter J. and Ann M. (nee Thomas) Trohatos. 

She graduated from Beavercreek High School, before continuing her education at Indiana University, where she graduated with her B.S. in Recreational Therapy. Following her education Connie returned...

Lynn Elaine Scherer

Lynn Elaine Scherer

Jul 26, 2024

SCHERER, Lynn Elaine, age 64, of Washington Twp., passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. Lynn was born July 13, 1960, to the late Edward and Judith (Smith) Ireton. 

 Above all, Lynn loved her family. She married husband, Albert, 44 years ago. They raised Benjamin (Tzu), Carrie (Anthony), and Megan (Mike) and were blessed with grandchildren Zoey, Margaux, Maya, Elliott, and Audrey....

Mary A. Weimer

Mary A. Weimer

Jul 25, 2024

Mary A. Weimer of Kettering, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 25, 2024. Born April 17, 1952, she was the daughter of Jacob and Clara Cavanaugh Weimer.

Mary attended Holy Angels and St. Charles Borromeo grade school and Archbishop Alter High School. After graduation she completed studies at Sawyer College of Business then worked at Winters Bank in...

Hannah May

Hannah May

Jul 24, 2024

MAY, Hannah, age 86, passed away on July 24, 2024 in Fairborn, Ohio. Born on June 12, 1938, in West Liberty, Kentucky, Hannah spent most of her life enriching the community of Fairborn, where she also completed her education, graduating from Fairborn High School, class of 1956 and later graduating from Antioch University, Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Hannah retired as the Director...