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

Harley L. Tipton
Sep 11, 2009
TIPTON, Harley L., of Kettering, passed away Friday, September 11, 2009. He was born in Cades Cove, TN and graduated from Townsend High School. Harley retired from NCR after 28 years as a Group Leader. Before moving to Dayton, he worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Harley was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a loving and devoted husband...

Karel M. Toman
Sep 9, 2009
TOMAN, Karel, PhD., age 85 of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Karel received his PhD from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. He retired from Wright State University as a Professor of Geology. Karel is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jarmila (Zimmerhaklova) Toman; daughter, Blazena (Don) Malec, and their children, Lenka and Emma of Silver...

Clemmie Barr Chenoweth
Sep 8, 2009
CHENOWETH, Clemmie Barr, age 85 of Beavercreek, went to live in the presence of God on Tues., Sept. 8, 2009. Born to Carey and Margaret Sullivan on July 28, 1924, the youngest of 12 children. She is survived by her son James (Toby) and Sherry Reveal of Beavercreek; granddaughters Renee` and Merle Cox of Beavercreek, Amy and Mike Howard of...
David Edward Grayson
Sep 6, 2009
GRAYSON, David E., age 66 of Oakwood, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. David graduated from the University of Dayton where he received his B.S. in accounting in 1965 and his MBA in 1967. He worked as a CPA for Touche Ross, and was the controller and later general manager of Systems Research Laboratories. David later moved on to...
Franklin James Sherwood
Sep 5, 2009
SHERWOOD, Franklin James, age 90, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at Heartland of Centerville. He was born Aug. 31, 1919 in Maple Heights, OH to Frank and Ethel Sharp Sherwood. He graduated from Stivers High School in Dayton. Frank served in the Army Air Force in World War II. In 1946 he was united in marriage with Emma Jane Smith....
Anthony Raymond Furst
Sep 5, 2009
FURST, Anthony R. �Tony�, age 91 of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2009. Tony graduated from Chaminade High School in 1936 where he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He graduated from the University of Dayton in 1940 where he played football and was an inductee in the Athletic Hall of Fame. After graduating from college...

Kathryn Huntley Gilbert
Sep 4, 2009
GILBERT, Kathryn Huntley (formerly Dorfmeyer) , age 82, of Kettering, passed away Friday, September 4, 2009 atBethany Village. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank W. Dorfmeyer and William J. Gilbert. Kathryn is survived by her daughter, Nancy (William) Cadieux; sons, Alan (Karen) and David (Sue) Dorfmeyer; step-sons, James Gilbert, Daniel (Melodie) Gilbert, and William T. (Dorothy) Gilbert...
Thomas J. Roche
Sep 4, 2009
ROCHE, THOMAS J. 51, of Springboro, Friday, September 4, 2009. Tom was born in Cleveland Ohio, a graduate of BGSU and was employed by NCR Systemedia/Media Products for 28 years. He attended Southbrook Christian Church. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his unique way of looking at things. Tom was preceded in death by his...
Murldene Eloise Stewart
Sep 3, 2009
STEWART, Murldene E., age 82 of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Heartland of Centerville. Murldene was a member of Centerville United Methodist Church. She retired from Sears Roebuck after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Stewart; brother, Charles Hebrock; and parents, Chester and Elsie (Whiteman) Hebrock. Murldene is survived by...
Lois A. Caylor
Sep 2, 2009
CAYLOR, Lois A., age 76 of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 2009 at her residence. Lois graduated from Roosevelt High School and retired from Standard Register after 39 years of service as a Manager of Information Services. She was past president of Dayton Women's Bowling Assoc., past first Vice-President of Ohio Women's Bowling Assoc. She is a member...
Paul Anthony Gregory
Sep 1, 2009
GREGORY, Paul A., age 83 of Kettering, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on September 1, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Rose Gregory; his sisters, Sister Mary Florentine, Helen, Ann; and his brothers, Charles and Thomas. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline Gregory, to cherish his memory,...
Rosella K. Weber
Aug 27, 2009
WEBER, Rosella K., age 94, originally from Cincinnati, OH, most recently from Kettering, OH passed away on August 27, 2009. She was born August 12, 1915 in Dallas, TX to Rosella Davies Kupferle and Barton M. Kupferle, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by her husband of 50 years Edward G. Weber, Jr. and her...
Shelly Ann Williams
Aug 27, 2009
WILLIAMS, Shelly Ann, age 41 of Xenia, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009. Shelly attended Xenia First Church of the Nazarene and worked for Ferno-Washington in Wilmington. She was a devoted mother and a loving and thoughtful daughter and sister. Shelly will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Proceeded in death by her father, William C. Floyd....

Suzanne Wilhelm
Aug 26, 2009
WILHELM, Suzanne, age 88 of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Suzanne was a ballerina with the Municipal Opera in St. Louis, MO, a world traveler and a member of Seniors, Inc. of Kettering, as well as a volunteer at the Victoria Theatre and the Dayton Art Institute. She was the widow of Richard R. Wilhelm and is...
Judith Lee Behrens
Aug 25, 2009
BEHRENS, Judith Lee, age 67 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Grandview Hospital. Judith graduated from Davenport High School and received her Associates in Radiology from Hillsboro Community College where she was Valedictorian of her class. She worked as a MRI Applications Specialist for GE, Hitachi, Siemens and Toshiba Medical Systems and attended Southbrook Church. Preceded...
Russel John Graeser
Aug 25, 2009
GRAESER, Russel J., age 89 of Centerville, Oh. passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Bethany Lutheran Village. Russel attended the University of Cincinnati and worked as a salesman for Jay Instrument for over 27 years, where he received numerous sales awards. He enjoyed traveling to Europe, photography and golf. He was also a devout member of The Church...

Terence Bruce Adams
Aug 21, 2009
ADAMS, Terence, age 32, of Washington Township, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009. He was born in July 1977 in South Africa, and will be missed by his two sons, Sage and Quinn Adams; father, Ernest Adams and mother, Jillian Kalman; sister, Kerryn Harrison and family and friends in South Africa, UK and USA. Funeral service will be held at...

Dorothy Louise Hous Schell
Aug 21, 2009
HOUS SCHELL, Dorothy L. age 86, passed away Aug 21, 2009. Dorothy was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church for many years where she was active in the scouting program and also arranged for the alter flowers for many years. She retired from Miami Valley Hospital. Preceded in death by husband Richard H. Hous and grandson Brian Hous. Dorothy...

Dorothy I. King (Ordean)
Aug 21, 2009
KING, Dorothy I. (Ordean), age 83 of Centerville, formerly of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Dorothy was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Oakwood. Preceded in death by her siblings; Sam S. Ordean, Anne Budak, Mary Silion, John Ordean, Helen Ruffin, Dan Ordean, Nick Ordean and Virginia Ordean. Dorothy is survived...
Charles J. Davis
Aug 20, 2009
DAVIS, Charles Judson "Chuck", age 85 of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at his home. He was the owner of Charles Davis Florist and was a nationally recognized floral designer and inventor of floral products. Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane in March of 2009, and his parents Anna and Ora Davis. He...