Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

M. Agnes Weddle

M. Agnes Weddle

Oct 27, 2009

WEDDLE, M. Agnes, age 95 of Washington Twp., passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Agnes graduated from Hebron High School in 1932 worked as an office manager for the student health center at Valparaiso University. She was an active member of Normandy Church and a former member of Hebron United Methodist Church having received her...

Maria Prieto

Maria Prieto

Oct 24, 2009

PRIETO, Maria, (Koutra) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Maria is survived by Julio, her husband of 56 years; her daughters, Eleni Prieto and Lorie Prieto-Wells; and three beloved grandsons, Graham and Alexander Garrison, and Colby Wells. She is also survived by her brother Spiro and a sister Alexandra, and a host of relatives in Agion, Greece where...

Alan Watton, Jr.

Alan Watton, Jr.

Oct 21, 2009

Alan Watton, Jr, passed on October 21, 2009, age 94. He was born on August 9, 1915, in Seattle, WA, the eldest son of Alan and Charlotte (Milne) Watton and preceded in death by his first wife, Beatrice (Strome) Watton, and his second wife, Helen (Schumacher) Watton. Dr. Watton is survived by two children, Charlotte Sue Sadowski (Dennis) of San...

Steven L. Summers

Steven L. Summers

Oct 21, 2009

SUMMERS, Steven, age 60 of Bellbrook, beloved husband, father and friend, died suddenly on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Steve loved his family and friends above everything in his life. He was cantankerous in a humorous way and lived his life to the fullest. Steve loved to cook, eat, garden, golf, collect cars and entertain friends and family. He loved playing...

Rita H. Vlahos

Rita H. Vlahos

Oct 20, 2009

VLAHOS, Rita, age 97, of Dayton, passed away October 20, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, who passed away in 1988. Rita is survived by her son, Koste and his wife, Ginny; sister, Joanne Spreng, her husband Bob, their children and other nieces and nephews. She was involved in many civic activities in the Dayton area...

Jane S. Austin

Jane S. Austin

Oct 20, 2009

AUSTIN, Jane S., age 94 of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at her home. Jane was born in Holland, NY. She graduated from Rockford College and from the University of Michigan. After graduation, Jane taught French and English in Holland and Corfu, NY. During the summer of 1939 she studied at Julliard and worked with Greg Maier....

James Anthony Clark

James Anthony Clark

Oct 19, 2009

CLARK, James Anthony, age 47, of Centerville, passed away Monday, October 19, 2009. James was a loving father, husband and loyal friend. He was dedicated to his career, spending 25 years in the exhibit and trade show industry. James was a 1980 Chaminade Julienne graduate and a 1984 graduate of Bowling Green State University. He was an avid sportsman who...

Patricia L. Crouch

Patricia L. Crouch

Oct 19, 2009

CROUCH, Patricia L., age 75 of Centerville, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at her home. Patricia graduated from Jefferson High School and retired from Inland Manufacturing where she worked as an inspector for over 25 years. Her greatest love was being a homemaker and mother. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Nellie Guild, sister, Joanne Heath...

Ronald David Levert

Ronald David Levert

Oct 18, 2009

LEVERT, Ronald David, age 70 of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Ron graduated from Midland High School in 1957 and attended Central Michigan University. He served his country in the US Navy and a retired from NCR in 1993 after 30 years of service in Field Engineering. Ron was a member of St....

Clarence B. Miller

Clarence B. Miller

Oct 18, 2009

MILLER, Clarence B., age 95 of Washington Township passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Clarence leaves behind to mourn his passing his wife Jane Strahler Miller; son Clarence Dale & wife Shirley Miller; daughter Beckie and husband Bernie Lucas; step-daughter Sabrina Larson; four grandchildren, Wendy & husband David Anzelc, Melissa & husband Brian Gamble, Danielle...

Charles Steven Zan, Ii

Charles Steven Zan, Ii

Oct 17, 2009

ZAN, Charles Steven II, age 45, of West Carrollton, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1983 and attended Sinclair Community College. Charles worked at the Warren Corrections Institute for 15 years. He served in the U. S. Army from 1984 until 1987. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1988 and served until...

Peter  L. Wenk

Peter L. Wenk

Oct 17, 2009

WENK, Peter,�Pete� age 85, of Centerville, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. He was a 1943 graduate of Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, New York and received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1954 from New York University. As a boy Pete enjoyed being part of his the family business �Peter Wenk and Sons Florists� in...

Nancy Shell Spade

Nancy Shell Spade

Oct 16, 2009

SPADE, Nancy Shell, age 79, of Kettering, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Dayton, Ohio and at the age of 2 was adopted by Luther and Helen (nee Corbett) Shell. Nancy was raised in Dayton and helped her parents run their lunch stand in the busy Dayton Arcade during World War II....

Ellen Virginia Evans

Ellen Virginia Evans

Oct 16, 2009

EVANS, Ellen V. age 82 of Centerville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 16, 2009. Ellen was born in Davis, West Virginia to Earl and Edith Collins and graduated from Salem High School, in Salem, OH. She retired from WPAFB in 1994, was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church and Belmont Chapter 555, O.E.S. Ellen loved...

Willis Mccarty

Willis Mccarty

Oct 13, 2009

McCarty, Willis, age 84, of Kettering, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Kettering Medical Center. Willis retired from General Motors with 38 years of service. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII Company B, 289th Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division, honorably discharged with three bronze stars and the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by 6 brothers...

Kathryn Shell

Kathryn Shell

Oct 13, 2009

SHELL, Kathryn, age 83, of Kettering, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was a charter member of Eastmont EUB Church where she taught Sunday school, was in charge of Vacation Bible School for a short time and also served as secretary. Kathryn enjoyed working for the United Way. She was preceded in death by her...

Howard Charles Kathmann

Howard Charles Kathmann

Oct 11, 2009

KATHMANN, Howard C., age 86 of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. Howard served in the US Army during WWII. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Francis of Assisi Church. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Ruth, in 2005. Howard is survived by his children; Carolyn Muceus and husband,...

Joseph Richard Mathews

Joseph Richard Mathews

Oct 11, 2009

MATHEWS, Joseph R., age 87 of Miami Twp, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Joe graduated from Vincennes High School in Indiana and served in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He retired in 1980 from Chrysler Air Temp after 30 yrs of service. Joe was Past Master of Alpha Lodge #729...

Dr. Frank L. Shively, Jr.

Dr. Frank L. Shively, Jr.

Oct 11, 2009

SHIVELY, Dr. Frank, Jr, a well known Dayton resident who was highly respected and heavily recruited for multiple leadership positions during his entire life, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009. Born Oct 12, 1913 to Dayton natives Dr. Frank Shively, Sr. and Letta Sprang, he graduated from Steele High School in 1931, Northwestern University in Evanston, III in 1935...

Frederick J. Lange

Frederick J. Lange

Oct 8, 2009

Lange, Frederick J., age 89, died peacefully at St. Leonard Center on Thursday, October 8, 2009. He was born on January 31, 1920 in Covington, KY, to the late Estelle and Elmer Lange. He graduated from Purcell High School, Xavier University and The FBI Academy. Fred served in the Merchant Marines in World War II, and later worked for several...