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

Grace J. Baker
Nov 27, 2006
BAKER, Grace J. (Oliver), age 100, passed away on Monday November 27, 2006 and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard. She is survived by a sister, Ida (Buzz) Kilmer of Centerville; sister-in-law, Lois McCoy of Centerville and several nieces and nephews. Grace was a graduate of Brookville High School, class of 1925. She was employed by Rikes for...
Elmer Carl Durig
Nov 26, 2006
DURIG, Elmer C., age 89, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2006. He was born May 3, 1917 and preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nola Durig, brother, Edward Durig, sister, Charlene White, and daughter-in-law, Kay Durig. He is survived by Hilda his loving wife of 68 years; sons, Merrill Durig, Martin (Teresa) Durig, and daughter, Marian...
Frank W. George
Nov 24, 2006
GEORGE, Frank W. D.O. age 84, of Kettering passed away Friday, November 24, 2006 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH. For more than 47 years, Dr. George has dedicated his life to private family practice at Grandview & Southview Hospitals. He has stressed and promoted the true meaning and philosophy of being an osteopathic physician. A native...
Carolyn B. Ditzel
Nov 24, 2006
DITZEL, Carolyn B., age 76, of Kettering, passed away Friday, November 24, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Lucien and Pearl Burke and her beloved husband of 46 years, Don in 2001. Survived by 3 beloved and very special children, Krista (Jack) Miller of Spring Valley, OH, Kay (Greg) Castignola and their son,...

Mary Bruce
Nov 23, 2006
BRUCE, Mary B., age 92, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2006. Graveside sevices will be held Saturday, December 2, 2006 at David's Mausoleum, 4600 Mad River Rd., Kettering, OH 45429 Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429

Mary Estella Bruce
Nov 23, 2006
BRUCE, Mary Estella, age 92, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2006. Mary was born on September 2, 1914 to the late Stephen and Lucy Burk. Mary was a life long member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Western College and became a teacher in Terrace Park in the 1930’s. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert...
Brian A. Larkin
Nov 23, 2006
LARKIN, Brian A., age 54, of Springboro passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2006, at his residence. He is remembered as a beloved father, grandfather and friend. Brian was a member of the Centerville Community Church. He received his Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University and worked for General Dynamics as a Senior Software Developer. Brian retired...

Grace Crivello
Nov 23, 2006
CRIVELLO, Grace, age 86, of Kettering, born to eternal life, Thursday, November 23, 2006. Grace was a member of Church of the Ascension for over 50 years. She was a master seamstress. Preceded in death by her husband, Mariano Crivello in 1999 sister and brother-in-law, Mary (Ignazio) Crivello, formerly of Milwaukee, WI. Survived by her two sons, Joseph A. Crivello,...

Clarence Hubert Moses
Nov 22, 2006
MOSES, Clarence Hubert age 94, of Kettering passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Clarence was a member of the Parkview Nazarene Church. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Laura Lee Moses (nee Murphy); sons, Kenney David Moses and Jimmy Glen Moses; parents, Bernard and Hattie Moses; sister, Jeanetta Moses; brothers, Henry (Jean)...

Ray Douglas Hardin
Nov 20, 2006
HARDIN, Ray Douglas “Doug,” age 59 of Centerville passed away Monday, November 20, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He earned his Masters Degree in Industrial Technology from USC, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ellen Hardin. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Eleonore;...

Robert Larry Moore
Nov 19, 2006
MOORE, Robert L. age 55, of Springboro passed away Sunday, November 19, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital. Bob is survived by his wife of 5 years, Gail Moore; mother, Frances Moore of Vidalia, GA; daughters, Sarah (Ken) Laube of Cincinnati, OH and Vanessa Ernst (Eric Ray) of Kettering; sons, Jason (Michelle) Moore of Centerville and James Moore of San Antonio,...

Charles Stamas
Nov 19, 2006
STAMAS, Charles age 86, of Dayton passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2006 at his residence. He was born in Minneapolis, MN. Graduated from Central High School and served in the US Navy during WWII. Charles was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and retired as an Industrial Lighting Consultant from Heidt Electric Company. He was an accomplished...

Robert Clark Klan
Nov 18, 2006
KLAN, Robert “Bob”, age 73, of Waynesville, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton, after a brief illness. He received his B.S. degree from Mount Union College. Bob was a veteran of the USAF serving from 1951-1956. He was the former owner of CDCI and Stagline Casino Resort / and current owner of Color Q. Bob was...

William Gordon Hendricks, Sr.
Nov 17, 2006
HENDRICKS, Sr., William G. “Bill” 77, passed away in peace on November 17, 2006. Born as the 11th of 13 children in Kentucky to James Gilbert Hendricks and Effie Lee Rainey Hendricks on June 9, 1929. The family moved to Oxford, Ohio where he attended McGuffey School and Miami University. He served in the US Air Force. He was married...

Edward Decker
Nov 17, 2006
DECKER, Edward, age 96, of Centerville passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Bethany Village. Edward was a Centerville High School State Baseball Champion in 1928, and was inducted into the Centerville High School Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a member of Centerville United Methodist Church. Edward was a board member of First National Bank of Miamisburg and Star...

Jerome R. Schutzler
Nov 16, 2006
SCHUTZLER, Jerome “Jerry”, age 59, of Kettering passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006. Jerry attended Gorman School, graduated from Colonel White High School and attended Lindsey Wilson College in Kentucky. He was an active member for many years in the American Czechoslovakian Club. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor C. Schutzler. He is survived by his father,...

Forest Eugene Rogers
Nov 16, 2006
ROGERS, Forest E., age 97, of the Bernadin Residence at St. Leonard’s, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006. He was born on April 28, 1909. Forest was a member of John Durst Lodge NR 716 and Normandy United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Mary Kathryn Rogers and his son, Jan R. Rogers...
Roxford Stover
Nov 16, 2006
STOVER, Roxford, “Gene” age 70, of Bellbrook, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton. Gene was a welder and retired from Dayton Manufacturers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Helen Stover; brothers, Ed, Russell and James Stover; and sister, Carol Stover. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Stover; 4 sons, Kenneth...

Sandra Jean Spees
Nov 14, 2006
SPEES, Sandra Jean, (Sandy) born June 17, 1941, passed away at the age of 65, November 14, 2006 after a brief illness with cancer. Sandy was a member of the Beavercreek Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Aleda Spees. Sandy gave her life to teaching art in the Dayton Public Schools. Since...
Paul G. Gibson
Nov 12, 2006
GIBSON, Paul G., Age 85, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2006. Paul lost his challenge to Parkinson’s disease after 16 years. Paul, while suffering with Parkinson’s Disease at different intervals in his life, had to go to nursing homes for rehabilitation to continue the same quality of life. Paul supported the Michael J. Fox fight for more research...