Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Barbara Jane Stratis
May 21, 2009
STRATIS, Barbara Jane of Oakwood, age 86, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 in Kettering. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert & Helen (Hutcheson) Dressler, sister and brother-in-law Margaret & Robert McKie, and brother-in-law Robert Stratis. She attended Cottey College in Nevada, MO, Kansas State College in Emporia, KS, and received her BA in Education & Business...

Martha Yvonne Monnin
May 19, 2009
MONNIN, Martha, 83 of Kettering passed away Tuesday morning May 19, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her first husband Paul Dadisman and her son Gordon. She is survived by her husband Marion Monnin, daughters Yvonne (Richard) O'Hare, Elise (Mark) Laravie and her grandchildren Colleen O'Hare, Kevin (Krissy) O'Hare, Matthew, Josh and Corey...

Jay Sumner Haverstick
May 19, 2009
Haverstick, Jay Sumner age 69, of Centerville passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2009 in Death Valley, CA while pursuing his passion for photography. Jay was born May 8, 1940, the son of the late Joseph and Helen Haverstick in Dayton, Ohio. He was graduated from Oakwood High School, class of 1958 and earned his bachelor's degree in hotel and...
Martha Jean Bayless
May 19, 2009
Bayless, Martha (nee Waggoner), age 87 of Centerville passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Sycamore Hospital. Martha was born on September 8, 1921 in Greenville, Ohio where she was involved in many activities including playing the coronet in the high school band and showing her horse at the Great Dark County Fair as well as being a member of...

Charles L. Smith
May 19, 2009
SMITH, Charles L. (Charlie), age 83 of Bellbrook, OH went to Heaven on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in Dayton, OH. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings. He retired from the US Navy in July 1969. Charles had a long career in the building industry with Johns-Mansville and retired from Mueller Roofing in December 2008. Charles...

Isaac Jude Kracus
May 18, 2009
Kracus, Isaac Jude passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Kettering Medical Center. Services will be held on Friday, May 22, 2009 at St. Francis of Assisi. Visitation: US No Visitation
Mary Ann E. Druga
May 18, 2009
DRUGA, Mary Ann E., age 78, of Centerville passed away, Monday, May 18, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. Mary Ann was a member of the Church of the Incarnation. She and her husband Ed were co-owners of Belmont Bakery for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Mary Walsh; husband, Edward G. Druga in...

Edith Elizabeth Parent
May 14, 2009
PARENT, Edith Elizabeth, age 98, long time Dayton resident, died in Columbus on Thursday, May 14, 2009. She attended St. Joseph Commercial High School and Miami Jacobs College. Her first job was with DP&L, followed by a position with the Glenn L. Martin Company (Martin Marietta). Edith was a member of Walnut Grove Country Club for many years and loved...

Jean Alice Fitzwater
May 13, 2009
FITZWATER, Jean A., age 85 of Dayton passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Heartland of Centerville. Jean was born on January 12, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio to the late, Andrew and Emma Walton. She retired from the United Color Press after 35 years of service. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, John Fitzwater; son, Russell Coovert;...

Marilyn Marie Bolyard
May 8, 2009
Bolyard, Marilyn Marie age 90 passed away on Friday, May 8, 2009 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. No visitation will be held. Services will be held at the family's convenience. Visitation: US No Visitation Service: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 No Service
Maxwell Hammond Stamper Jr.
May 7, 2009
STAMPER, JR., Maxwell Hammond, 87, of Oakwood, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Oakwood Rotary Club, The Dayton Bar Association, Masons and the Dayton DYAC. Max is survived by his children, Dr. B. Maxwell Stamper, New York, NY; Robert Hammond Stamper and Joan Stamper-Elking...

Joseph A. Macke
May 5, 2009
MACKE, Joseph A., age 85 of Kettering loving and loved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Kettering Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Angela Macke and beloved and devoted wife, Dorothy Macke. Survived by his sons, Bruce (Linda) and Rick; grandchildren, Jennifer and John (Brooke); and brother, Edward....

Elizabeth F Henson
May 4, 2009
HENSON, Elizabeth F. age 82, of Dayton, OH passed away Monday, May 4, 2009 in Centerville, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles O. Henson in April of 1998 and 9 brothers. Elizabeth is survived by one daughter and son-in-law; Sandra J. (Kenneth) Worley of Franklin, OH, one son; Charles R. (Ron) Henson of Dayton, OH, 7...

Richard C. Simmerman
May 3, 2009
SIMMERMAN, Richard C. age 86 of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at his residence. Richard served in the United States Army Air Corp. 80th Air Drone Squadron during WW II. He retried from NCR as a Product Quality Manager after 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Emilie Simmerman and...

Glenn Louis Bayless
May 3, 2009
BAYLESS, Glenn L., age 92 of Kettering passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at his residence. Glenn retired in 1980 as a Garage Supervisor for the DP&L Company. He was a member of the American Legion - 40&8. Glenn was always the first one to help others with his abilities and always with a sense of humor. He will...
Dolores J. Bohman
May 2, 2009
BOHMAN (Kottman), Dolores Jean age 75 of Centerville passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the OSU Medical Center. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert & Viola Kottman, Sr. and son, Bradley Bohman. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Kenneth Bohman of Centerville; sons, Kent (Barb) Bohman of Springboro and Phil (Janel) Bohman...
James Matthew Skinner
May 1, 2009
SKINNER, James Matthew age 21 of Beavercreek passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 1, 2009. Matt graduated from Desert High School at Edwards Air Force Base in California and was a student at Wright State University. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ricks and Jewell Skinner; maternal grandparents, Ken and Dolores Fischer and loving dog, Princess. Matt...
K. Louise Pursley
Apr 28, 2009
PURSLEY, K. Louise (nee Carter) age 90 of Beavercreek, OH and former long-time resident of Lexington, MA, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton, OH. A member of the great generation, she supported the WWII effort at the Watertown Arsenal. Mrs. Pursley retired from the Post Office after 15 years, and in retirement she enjoyed baking,...

Sylvia Christ
Apr 26, 2009
CHRIST, Sylvia, age 81, of Beavercreek, OH passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009. Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents, George and Vasilka Christ, brother-in-law Donald Lindamood and sister-in-law Catherine Christ. She is survived by her sister, Mary Christ Lindamood, brother Blodgie Christ, her beloved nieces and nephews; Michael (Sharon) Christ, Nancy Fitzharris, Andrea Ryan, Cindy (Dave) Youngerman and...
Ralph Howard Kemmerer
Apr 25, 2009
Kemmerer, Ralph Howard a World War II veteran, of Dayton, OH passed away on Saturday, April 25th, 2009. He was 88 years old. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Anne Hagemann Kemmerer, his son Fritz Kemmerer, and his parents Beatrice and Earl Kemmerer. Mr. Kemmerer is survived by his son, John Howard Kemmerer and his wife, Paula;...