Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Helen Dolores Downing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Shirley R Thomas

Shirley R Thomas

Jan 20, 2008

THOMAS, Shirley R., Age 72, of Trotwood passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008 at her residence. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; Kirk & Minnie Scott and one sister Margaret Hawkins. Shirley is survived by her husband of 55 years, James C. Thomas, 1 daughter and son-in-law; Robbie (Alan) Herner of Dayton, OH, 3 grandchildren; Jimmy, Robin and...

Linda Marie Cole

Linda Marie Cole

Jan 20, 2008

COLE, Linda Marie, age 45, of Centerville passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at her home. She was a 1980 graduate of Centerville High School. She is survived by her parents, Douglas and Elizabeth Cole of Centerville; 2 brothers, Steve (Janice) of Centerville and Andrew (Cheryl) Cole of NC; 2 sisters, Susan (Ron) Barwig, Sharon (Bruce) Salter all of...

Joseph Mcmilton Wilson

Joseph Mcmilton Wilson

Jan 17, 2008

WILSON, Joseph M., M.D., 89, of Centerville passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center. Dr. Wilson was a cardiologist in the Dayton area until his retirement in the mid 80s. He served as Chief of Staff at Good Samaritan Hospital, was a member of the first medical staff at Kettering Medical Center and served on the...

Christopher Savino

Christopher Savino

Jan 15, 2008

Savino, Christopher, 52, of Northport, FL passed away January 15, 2008 of respiratory failure due to multiple myeloma. He is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Cindy, and son Zachariah, his parents Joseph Savino and Virginia Welss, his sister Amy (Will) Muetterties and three nieces Jessica (Matt) Haney, Carly (Luke) Gesin and Whitney Muetterties. Chris was born October 14,...

Joseph Ben Kelley

Joseph Ben Kelley

Jan 11, 2008

KELLEY, Joseph Ben II Joey 36, of Miamisburg passed away Friday Jan 11, 2008. He was born Dec 28, 1971 in Kettering, Ohio. He was the son of Joseph and Betty (Cole) Kelley. He was owner and operator of Elite Tool and Cutter Grinding Company, and also owned the 4200 Place restaurant in Moraine. Prior to owning his businesses, Joe...

Patricia E. Howard

Patricia E. Howard

Jan 11, 2008

HOWARD, Patricia E., 67, of Centerville, passed away on January 11, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital South. She is survived by Tom her loving husband of 46 years; son and daughter-in-law, J. Kenneth and Olivia Howard; two sisters, Noel (Clint) Fruitman and Muriel Ann Box; grandchildren, Megan Howard, Lucas Howard and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of...