Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Margie Ellen Baker
Jun 27, 2011
BAKER, Margie Ellen, age 83 of Centerville, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. Margie graduated from Scott High School in Toledo, OH and Cleveland State University. She worked as a teacher at Jupiter Elementary School in Florida, volunteered as a librarian for Ascension Church and was recognized for her thousands of volunteer hours for St. Elizabeth and St. Leonard's....
Arnold L. Harmon
Jun 26, 2011
HARMON, Arnold, age 91, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011. Arnold was born December 13, 1919 in Marion County, KY. He retired from the Centerville school system after 29 yrs. of service. Preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Harmon; sister, Katherine Wainscott; step-daughters, Betty Houston, Sue Foxworthy; and his million dollar cat, Eve. Arnold is survived by...
Zenith Catherine Johnson
Jun 22, 2011
Zenith C. Johnson, age 87, of Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Born in Buck Creek, Indiana, Zenith was a devoted mother and homemaker. As a member of the Hithergreen Center, she was an avid Mahjong player. She also had a passion for antiques, frequently adding to her collection during her travels around the country. Preceded in death...
Mary Jane Kimberlain
Jun 21, 2011
KIMBERLAIN, Mary Jane, age 87, of Springfield Masonic Community, formerly of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Mary Jane was a fun loving woman who loved socializing with others. In April of 1986, she retired from NCR Credit Union after 35 yrs. of service. Mary Jane was a volunteer for Kettering Medical Center and a member of South Park...
R. Michael Petrenio
Jun 21, 2011
PETRENIO, R. Michael, age 65 of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. He was born February 14, 1946 in Comiso, Sicily. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Cecille Petrenio; father-in-law, Elbert Sparks; brother-in-law, Gene Brooks; nephew, Tim Brooks. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Wanda (Sparks) Petrenio; two daughters, Traci Walker and Toni Filia;...
Dr. Barry L. Gilbert
Jun 20, 2011
GILBERT, Dr. Barry L., age 72, of Dayton, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011. Barry was a graduate of Oakwood High School '56, Dennison University '59, and Ohio State University College of Dentistry '63. He joined his father, Dr. Robert Gilbert, in dental practice in 1963, and continued to practice in Dayton for 25 years. He was a member of...
Phe Van Tran
Jun 19, 2011
TRAN, Phe Van, age, age 64, of Sugarcreek Twp. passed away Sunday June 19, 2011. He brought his family to the United States after the Vietnam War where he was a member of the Vietnamese Army fighting along side the US. Phe's route to the United States included the Philippines, Chicago, Savannah, Gulfport, Austin, then later Dayton. He worked as...
Robert J Cussey
Jun 18, 2011
CUSSEY, Robert J. , of Washington Township passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Brighton Gardens of Washington Township. Robert (Bob) retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant in 1968 after a twenty-six year career including service in WWII (Two Bronze Stars) and the Korean War (Korean Service Medal). He also received six (6) Good Conduct Medals and...
George Wayne Martin
Jun 18, 2011
MARTIN, George Wayne, age 85, of Kettering passed away on June 18, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. George was born on April 24, 1926 to the late Charles R. and Edythe Bell Martin in Cambridge, OH. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII and then graduated from Kent State University where he was a member of the Sigma...
William Hiram Tisinger
Jun 16, 2011
TISINGER, William H., age 87, a native of Houston, TX and a Dayton resident for many years passed away on June 16, 2011. William attended John Reagan High School in Houston, TX, and the Montana School of Mines and graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin at Madison with a B. S. in Chemical Engineering. He served in the...
William Hiram Tisinger
Jun 16, 2011
Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429
Sylvia Eunice Shively
Jun 16, 2011
SHIVELY, Sylvia Eunice, age 93, formerly of Oakwood, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Eunice graduated from Steele High School in 1936 and received her BS degree from Miami University in Oxford 1940. She was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, PEO chapter DS, Progressive Mothers, College Club, Gourmet Club South, Suburban Investment Club, Crestwood Sewing Club, Antique Study...
Patricia M Phelps
Jun 15, 2011
PHELPS, Patricia M., age 72, of Washington Twp., passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband William C. Phelps. She is survived by her sons, Daniel (Sheri) Phelps, Kevin Phelps; daughter, Melanie (Tim) Blessing; grandchildren, Nicholas (Courtney Murphy) Blessing, Daniel, Hanna, and Tabitha Phelps; great-grandchild, Kamden Blessing; sister, Sharon Lynn Combs; brother, Richard (Susan)...
Ellen Lucille Loudenslager
Jun 14, 2011
LOUDENSLAGER, Ellen Lucille, age 96, formerly of Kettering and Centerville, passed away on June 14, 2011 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor in Columbus. Lucille was born in Findlay, OH, November 7, 1914 to John and Ella (Wise) Misamore. She was a member of The Lutheran Church of Our Savior and volunteered with the American Red Cross and Bethany Lutheran Village....
Geoffery Peter Fernandes
Jun 12, 2011
FERNANDES, Geoffery Peter, age 57 of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his home. Geoffery was a retired automotive technician and a member of David’s UCC. He loved his family and his sports, especially OSU, the Reds and the Bengals. His helpful nature and outgoing personality will be missed by many. Geoffery is survived by his loving...
Rachel Marie Sweetman
Jun 10, 2011
SWEETMAN, Rachel M. (Mockbee), loved and remembered by all, age 70 of Centerville, OH, passed away June 10, 2011. Services are Private for family only. Entombment in Calvary Cemetery in the Station of the Cross Mausoleum. Gifts in her memory may be made to SICSA, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45419. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com....
Dawn Elmo Knopp
Jun 10, 2011
KNOPP, Dawn Elmo, age 89 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011. Dawn graduated from Miamisburg High School in 1937. She worked for 20 years at Centerville Library and was a long time member of Normandy Church. Dawn was a talented artist and loving and supportive mother, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by her husband of over...
Joan Mae Brown
Jun 9, 2011
BROWN, Joan Mae, age 85 of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Joan graduated from Stivers High School in 1944 and Denison University in 1948. She was a member of First Lutheran Church of Dayton, the Order of the Eastern Star and Phi Beta Kappa. Joan began her career as a math teacher and later became a homemaker....
Beverly Ann Grove
Jun 9, 2011
GROVE, Beverly Ann, age 78, of Kettering, passed away. Preceded in death by her parents, Birtsyl, and Dolores (Roush) Roades and her husband of 36 years H. Mark Grove. She is survived by her children Holly (John) Thomas and Jay (Bridget) Grove; grandchildren Kyle Ritchie Thomas, Evan Mark Thomas, Harrison Cody Grove, Philip Casey Grove; Uncle, Max (Irene) Roush; Brother...
David Emmett Stouder
Jun 8, 2011
STOUDER, David Emmett, age 62 of Centerville, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Dave graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1967 and attended Sinclair Community College. He owned and operated South Dayton Die Design. Dave attended services at Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a devoted family man who adored his children and grandchildren. Dave...

