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

Charles J. Davis, Jr.
Feb 16, 2008
DAVIS, Charles J. Jr, 55, of Centerville, passed away Saturday Feb 16, 2008. He was born May 13, 1952 in Detroit, Mich, the son of Charles and Isabel Davis. He retired from Sears and Kmart Department Stores and was currently working for the Kroger Company. Survivors include his sister Jan Grunkemeyer; niece Lynn and nephew Joel Grunkemeyer. He was preceded...

Betty (Kessler) Durig
Feb 16, 2008
DURIG, Betty (Kessler), 87 of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Feb 16, 2008. She was born in Dayton on December 18, 1920. She was preceded in death by Edward, her husband of 63 years. She is survived by her children; Edward L. (Patty), Daniel (Rosanne), Ted (Kathy), Kim Durig and Dianne (Michael) Schamp. Her surviving grandchildren are Dennis (Chris) Durig,...

Valerie Foley
Feb 15, 2008
FOLEY, Valerie, 58, (nee Craycraft) of Kettering passed away at Kettering Medical Center on February 15, 2008. Valerie was a 1968 graduate of Belmont High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald W. Craycraft. She is survived by her daughter, Natalie Foley; siblings, Donald E. (Karen) Craycraft, Ronald K. (Beth) Craycraft, Sharon (Doug) Burton; mother, Aylene Walton;...

Helen Louise Ellis
Feb 15, 2008
ELLIS, Helen Louise, 74 of Huber Heights, passed away on February 15, 2008 at her residence after an extended illness. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Muriel in 2006 and her daughter, Rhonda Ellis in 2000. She is survived by four daughters; Brenda (George) Lyons, Beverly (James) Ely, Virginia Ellis, Sunny (Michael) Hagen; son, Muriel David (Jacqueline) Ellis;...

Mary H. Howe
Feb 12, 2008
HOWE, Mary H. (Moosbrugger), 93 of Kettering, formerly of Oakwood, passed away Tuesday, February 12, at Miami Valley Hospital (the hospital where she was born). She was a 1933 graduate of Julienne High School. Mary was a long-time, active member of Holy Angels Parish, where she sang in the adult choir for over 40 years. She was an active volunteer...

Lois Eleanor Peets
Feb 9, 2008
PEETS, Lois, 79, of Rockwood, Michigan passed away on February 9, 2008 surrounded by her children. Lois was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Gibraltar, a Red Hat Lady, involved in the Voter Board of Elections, enjoyed square dancing, and was a telephone operator in the 1940's. Lois will best be remembered for being a devoted wife...

Helen Dolores Downing
Feb 5, 2008
DOWNING, Helen, 89, of Kettering passed away on February 5, 2008, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Oakwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald; brothers, Peter and William Chesner and her sister, Ann Stevens. Helen is survived by her daughter, Joan Downing of Amherst, NH. A memorial service will be held in the spring with a committal of...
Joseph Paul Smith
Feb 3, 2008
SMITH, Joseph, P., "Joe" age 53, of Beavercreek passed away Sunday, February 3, 2008 at the Veteran's Administrative Hospital. Joe was a 1972 Graduate of Beavercreek High School. He worked as an electrician most of his life, served in the United States Army for 3 years and was a member of the American Legion Post # 619. Joe was preceded...

Robert Bruce Baldwin
Feb 2, 2008
BALDWIN, Robert Bruce, age 85, born November 15, 1922 in Dayton, OH passed away on February 2, 2008 in Mesa, AZ. He worked in retail all his life in Dayton and Cincinnati, retiring to Mesa Arizona in 1997. Preceded in death by his parents, Garland Baldwin, Ethel Irene Baldwin, and brother, Garland (Bud) Baldwin. Surviving is his wife of 47...

Nancy C. Sellars
Jan 31, 2008
SELLARS, Nancy C., age 74, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008 in Cincinnati, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. (Dick) Sellars. Nancy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Scott (Debbie) Sellars of Loveland, OH, granddaughters Becca and Emily Sellars, daughter Lisa Barlow of Gainesville, FL. Nancy was a resident of the Dayton area for...

Anna Lee Tadlock
Jan 31, 2008
TADLOCK, Anna Lee age 79 of Centerville passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Kettering Medical Center. Anna graduated high school in Liberal, Missouri and worked for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company before marrying her husband Wayne in 1960. She was a member of the Normandy Church for over 40 years and recently transferred to the First Presbyterian...

Thacker K Lawson
Jan 31, 2008
LAWSON, Thacker K., 91, of Columbus, IN, formerly of Dayton passed away on January 31, 2008. Mr. Lawson retired as manager of a State Liquor Store. He was a member of the Shroyer Road Baptist Church, A.A.S.R., Mystic Lodge #405 and was active at the Lathrem Senior Center. Mr. Lawson was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Sue Lawson;...

Virginia Osborne
Jan 29, 2008
OSBORNE, Virginia, age 84, of Beavercreek passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at her residence. Virginia was active at the Charles Lathrem Sr. Center, Hithergreen Fishing Club and she loved to garden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen, in 2000 and her son, Richard, in 1993. Virginia is survived by granddaughter, Cindy (Steve) Fischer; daughter,...

Dorothy Barnes Minzy
Jan 24, 2008
MINZY, Dorothy (nee Barnes) of Dayton passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at Lincoln Park Manor. Dorothy was born February 9, 1915, to Paul and Anna Barnes of West Union, OH. Preceded in death by her husband William, brother and sister-in-law, Lucian and Audrey Barnes, sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Ruie Alcorn, brother, Wilson Barnes and by members of...

Lala Ione Damuth
Jan 24, 2008
DAMUTH, Lala, I., age 96, of Kettering passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008 in her home at Walden Pointe. Lala was a graduate of Fairmont High School and worked at the womans fashion store "Thal's" in the 1950's. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Daisy Ryan; husband, LeRoy "Jack" Damuth in 1995; sister, Waneta Myers; brother,...

Mary E Hankins
Jan 22, 2008
HANKINS, Mary E., age 97 of Dayton passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Otho Hankins, sister, Martha (nee Risser) Kennard, parents, Frank S. and Mary (nee Hohler) Risser. Mary is survived by many loving relatives and wonderful friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 3:00 PM...
S. Sue Studebaker
Jan 21, 2008
STUDEBAKER, S. Sue, age 74, of Washington Twp, OH. Local historian, antique collector, and author Sue Studebaker passed away Monday night, as result of a sudden illness. Mrs. Studebaker was known both locally and nationally as an expert and lecturer on American antique and decorative arts. She began her interest in American antiques in the early 1950s. Sue and her...

Marjorie Lou Downie
Jan 21, 2008
DOWNIE, Marjorie age 92, a resident of Bethany Village Centerville passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008 at Bethany Village. Marjorie was an active member of the First Lutheran Church and a member of Harvest Chapter Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Ona Berner and loving husband, Thomas W. Downie. Marjorie is...

Jean Isabel Eichel
Jan 20, 2008
EICHEL, Jean, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Grandview Hospital. She was a longtime active member of Davids United Church of Christ both in the choir and in their sewing ministry. Jean was a former area leader and active in Recovery, Inc., a self help group for former patients with mental health issues. She was preceded in...
Keith Allen Mundey
Jan 20, 2008
MUNDEY, Keith A., 29, of Xenia passed away Sunday Jan 20, 2008. He was born Dec 14, 1978 in Washington D.C. Keith was a graduate of Centerville High School and was the Purchasing Manager for Bitec. Survivors include his wife Meghan; his daughter Chloe C.C. son Cole James C. J. parents Annette and Al Choiniere; brothers Alton A.C., Matthew and...