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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Ralph Lewis Kettering
Jan 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ralph Lewis Kettering, age 97, of Kettering, Ohio. Ralph was born on October 30, 1927, in Howell, Michigan, to Karl and Mallissa Kettering, who preceded him in death, along with his brother Earl, his beloved daughter Sheri Marie, and his son Michael Allen.
Ralph graduated from Wilbur Wright High School...
John N. Horn
Jan 5, 2025
HORN, John N., age 82, of Miamisburg, passed away January 5, 2025. He was born July 4, 1942 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; the son of the late Carl and Helen (Lintner) Horn. Along with his parents, John is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and William. John is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Judith (Palazzolo) Horn; sister-in-law,...
John Stephen O'Neill
Jan 5, 2025
John Stephen O'Neill
Sunrise March 22, 1954 – Sunset January 5, 2025
John Stephen O'Neill passed away on January 5, 2025, at home in Kettering, Ohio, at the age of 70. Born on March 22, 1954, in Miami, Florida, John—known as Steve to his family and New York friends—was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis just five days after birth. Despite the challenges of...
Ronald C. Fenner, Jr.
Jan 4, 2025
Fenner, Jr., Ronald C., age 77, of Centerville, passed away January 4, 2025. He was born October 14, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio; the son of the late Ronald and Phyllis (Shroyer) Fenner. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Matonis. Ronnie is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Nancy (Cassel) Fenner; children,...
Emery Matthias McDade
Dec 31, 2024
McDade, Emery Matthias, "Little Duckling", age 22 months of Fairborn, Ohio passed away December 31, 2024.
Emery was born in Southview Hospital Maternity Ward February 5, 2023. He was a happy little kid who loved music and dancing, sharing his favorite things with anyone, everyone and everything around him. He loved dinosaurs, cars, dogs and elephants, watching cartoons with his mom...
R. Alan Baker
Dec 28, 2024
BAKER, Roger Alan, age 88, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated physician, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, in Kettering, Ohio. Born on July 26, 1936, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Roger and Helen (nee Markley) Baker, who instilled in him the values of hard work and compassion from an early age. Alan graduated from Dartmouth College...
Dr. Jacquelyn Morillo-Delerme
Dec 28, 2024
Dr. Jacquelyn Morillo-Delerme, age 68, of Onaway, MI, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Jackie was born September 2, 1956, in Altoona, PA to the late Augusto Nicolas and Carmen Louisa (Alvarez) Delerme. She spent 68 years cultivating a life of dedication, hard work, devotion, and love. Jackie’s path led her to pursue a career as a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist. She...
Richard Keith
Dec 27, 2024
After a heroic battle with cancer, Richard Keith boarded a train bound for the stars. Already waiting aboard, greeting him for his journey, his brothers, parents and seats filled with many family and friends.
Left at the station, bound for much later trains, his beautiful wife of over half a century, daughters, grandson, great grandson, sister, and many nieces, nephews, family,...
Jimmy C. Mayne
Dec 25, 2024
Jimmy Carl Mayne, 78, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Jimmy was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on June 8, 1946. He was President of the senior class and graduated from Patterson High School in 1964. He continued his studies receiving a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute in 1969 where he was President of Phi...
Jonathan D. Murphy
Dec 25, 2024
MURPHY, Jonathan D., age 55, of Oakwood, OH, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Jonathan was born on February 19, 1969 in Dayton, OH to the late Gordon and Maureen (nee Hocter) Murphy. Jonathan was a lifelong Daytonian and graduated from Archbishop Alter High School. Jon continued his education at Miami University, earning his B.A. in Printmaking in 1992....
Joyce Allene Sovine
Dec 22, 2024
Joyce Allene Sovine, 91, of Tipp City Ohio peacefully passed away on December 22, 2024.
Visitation will take place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 753 South Hyatt Street, Tipp City, Ohio on January 3rd, 2025 at 10:30am, followed by a funeral mass at 11:30am. Burial will follow at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 E Lytle-5 Points Rd, Centerville,...
Lucas James Brown
Dec 21, 2024
Lucas James Brown passed away in the embrace of his family on December 21st, 2024.
Lucas James was born on August 14th, 2024 to his loving father Kevin and his comforting mother Ravyn, joining his big brothers Carson and Kaiden Brown. Despite his short time on earth, Lucas brought so much joy to those who got to be in his presence....
Nancy Rae Baker
Dec 21, 2024
Nancy Rae Baker (nee Humphrey), 70, joined her mother in heaven on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was with her family and friends at the Community Living Center at the Dayton VA in Dayton, Ohio.
Nancy was proceeded in death by her beloved mother, Ruby Humphrey and her father, Nelson Humphrey. Nancy, a lifelong Dayton resident graduated from Kiser High School...
Richard "Rick" Hallbeck
Dec 20, 2024
HALLBECK, Richard “Rick,” age 57, of Centerville, passed away December 20, 2024. He was born on June 17, 1967 in Orlando, Florida; the son of the late Richard Hallbeck, Sr. and Janet (Shaw) Hallbeck. Rick is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Laurie; children, Andrew and Jenna; sisters, Ruann (Bobby) Nolan, Becky (David) Guggenheim, and Rita Hallbeck; nieces...
Lillian M. Mapp
Dec 20, 2024
MAPP, Lillian M., age 92, went Home to be with the Lord December 16, 2024. She was born February 26, 1932 in Philomath, Georgia; the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Harrison) Armour. Along with her parents, Lillian is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Leslie C. Mapp; daughters, Melanie Rammel and Stephanie Booth; and grandson,...
Juan Fernado Bustos Rojas
Dec 19, 2024
Juan Fernando Bustos Rojas, age 41, formally of Dayton, Ohio passed away December 19, 2024 due to a sudden illness. Juan earned a nursing degree from La Fundacion Universitaria de Area Andina and worked as a registered nurse. He also worked in food service/hospitality.
Juan Fernando is preceded in death by his mother, Fidelina Bustos Rojas of Tocaima, Colombia and his...
Neil J. Sharkey
Dec 19, 2024
SHARKEY, Neil J., age 78, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024. He was born on September 10, 1946 in Bayonne, NJ. Neil is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Nora Sharkey ( Keyes); Ryan (Colleen) of New York, Susan (Eric) Taeuber of Columbus, Sean of Indianapolis; and six grandchildren, Austin, Kate, Trevor, Connor, Olivia and Colin.
Neil...
Ruth Ellen Hoecker
Dec 18, 2024
HOECKER, Ruth Ellen, age 94, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born August 4, 1930 in Dayton, OH. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; Edward W. Hoecker and Florence (Miller) Hoecker; brother, Ted Hoecker; cousins, Pat Thornton and Tim Ewing. She is survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews Jon Ewing (Chris), Shawnee...
Gerard C. Daly
Dec 16, 2024
DALY, Gerard C., age 79, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. Gerard was born on January 23, 1945 in Buffalo, NY to the late John and Mary Daly. He grew up in Buffalo and graduated from Bishop Timon High School before continuing his education at St. Bernard College in Cullman, AL. After earning his B.A in...
Lucinda "Cindy" Mae Downs
Dec 15, 2024
Lucinda “Cindy” Mae (Taylor) Downs of Dayton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 15, 2024.
Cindy was born in Bedford, IN, to Everett and Lynn Taylor on February 9, 1962. She grew up in Indiana, later moving to Kansas where she attended classes at Kansas State University. It was in Kansas that she met and fell in love with...
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