Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Carman Louis Church

Carman Louis Church

Mar 22, 2006

CHURCH, Carman L., age 82, formerly of Centerville, OH passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Wilshire at Lakewood, Lee’s Summit, MO. Carman was born October 22, 1923 in Nelsonville, OH. A graduate of Ohio University, he is retired from The Monsanto Company, Dayton Laboratory. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carman L. Church Sr. and Blanche Parfitt...

Betty Louis Vavul

Betty Louis Vavul

Mar 22, 2006

VAVUL, Betty Louise, on March 22, 2006 the most beautiful, gentle and loving lady left us to be with the Lord. Born in Chicago on September 18, 1927, she was a caring woman with a quick wit and a terrific sense of humor. She enjoyed life immensely, particularly social gatherings, playing golf and gourmet cooking. Betty was much beloved by...

Eva C. Harshman

Eva C. Harshman

Mar 22, 2006

HARSHMAN, Eva C., age 82, of Kettering passed away peacefully on March 22, 2006. Eva is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 61 years, John; daughters, Cheryl Fitzsimmons and Pam Henderson; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Vicki, Doug and Shannon, and Jeff and Fran; grandchildren include, Mark, John, Chad, Jason, Angela, Heather, Amanda, Justin and Amanda. In addition, she...

Ruth M. Hupman

Ruth M. Hupman

Mar 22, 2006

HUPMAN, Ruth M., age 86, of Dayton passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton. Ruth was an active member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Hupman in 1990. She is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Ralph, John and Cletus Orf and 1 sister, Mary Wildenhaus....

Jack D. Helton

Jack D. Helton

Mar 21, 2006

age 78, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton. Jack graduated from Patterson Co-Op in 1946. He worked at Pennington Bakery and he also enjoyed bowling. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Alice Helton; sister, Janet Mae Sumner. Survived by his beloved former wife, Lora Lee Helton; two daughters, Linda Lee Gantz, of...

Edward J. Swinderman

Edward J. Swinderman

Mar 20, 2006

age 94 of Kettering and The Suites of Walnut Creek passed away on Monday, March 20, 2006 at the Kettering Medical Center. Edward was born September 1, 1911 in Pittsburgh, PA. Edward was a longtime member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and The Church of the Ascension. He retired after many years of service from the Egry Register Company, McCall’s...

Steven William Marras

Steven William Marras

Mar 20, 2006

age 84, of Centerville, formerly of Kettering, passed away Monday March 20, 2006 at Kettering Medical Center. Steven was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He attended Notre Dame and received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois. In New York City he served as the General Manager of the United Engineering Center, and then...

Edwin H. Hunter

Edwin H. Hunter

Mar 20, 2006

HUNTER, Edwin H., age 94, of Oakwood, formerly of Troy, passed away Monday, March 20, 2006. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Troy, College Hill Presbyterian Church and Forest Avenue Presbyterian Church in Dayton. Edwin was also a member of the Camera Club and Troy Gun Club. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the US...

Jane Lauter

Jane Lauter

Mar 20, 2006

age 47, of Dayton died March 20, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jane was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Edward Burke, Jr. and Barbara Jean McDonald, and one baby son, John. Jane is survived by her husband of 20 years, Jeff; sons, Kenny (Holly) Ellingson, Jason,...

James E. Davis

James E. Davis

Mar 18, 2006

DAVIS, James “Jim” E., age 64, of Kettering, formerly of Dayton, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2006. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the city of Kettering for 34 years. Jim worked at the Enviropolymer & Chemical Company for 10 years. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Dortha Davis, and brother-in-law, Mark Schmolinski. He is...

Herman J. Dr. (Doc) Bearzy

Herman J. Dr. (Doc) Bearzy

Mar 18, 2006

BEARZY, Herman J. Dr. (Doc) called home to his Savior on March 18, 2006 after 94 years of devotion to his family and friends. He was born July 21, 1911 in Lemont, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Giovani Bearzy and Eugenia Seiga Bearzy and a grandson, Jeffrey Caudill. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Gary W. Eby

Gary W. Eby

Mar 17, 2006

EBY, Gary W., age 59, a resident of Centerville, passed away Friday, March 17 at his residence. Gary was born in Lafayette, Indiana on September 27, 1946 to the late James and Thelma (nee Dine) Eby. He graduated in 1964 from Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gary served in the Air Force from January 1966 through November 1969...

Helen A. Perchment

Helen A. Perchment

Mar 16, 2006

PERCHMENT, Helen A., age 103, a life long resident of Kettering passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Helen was born October 4, 1902 in Dayton, OH. Helen loved gardening and bird watching. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Perchment and son, William Perchment. Helen is survived by her daughters, Barbara Schweickart of Kettering...

Richard H. Jarnagin

Richard H. Jarnagin

Mar 15, 2006

JARNAGIN, Richard H., of Centerville passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Richard retired as a real estate appraiser for commercial property thru-out the United States. He was a member of the Antioch Shrine and Mason of Lodge #0339 in Westerville, OH. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn and brother, Jack. Richard is...

Ann Spangenberg

Ann Spangenberg

Mar 15, 2006

SPANGENBERG, Ann, age 92, of Kettering, died on March 8, 2006, at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL. She was born Annabelle Lee Baker on August 11, 1913, in Scioto County, OH to John and Mamie Baker. Ann was Past Matron of Victory Chapter #410 (Dayton-Victory Chapter #594) Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Dayton Shrine...

Wilbur J. Dieterle

Wilbur J. Dieterle

Mar 14, 2006

DIETERLE, Wilbur J., age 85, of Kettering passed away, Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Sunrise of Oakwood. Wilbur was a 1938 graduate of Fairview High School. He retired from NCR in 1976 after 38 years of service. During his tenure he was foreman of the special parts division. Wilbur was a life member of the Dayton Gym Club, the VFW...

Justin H. Mccarthy Jr.

Justin H. Mccarthy Jr.

Mar 13, 2006

Justin H McCarthy Jr, “Pat”, after a lengthy battle with cancer, passed away at the age of 76 on Monday, March 13, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton.He was born on 9/12/1929 in Everett, WA. He graduated from Dartmouth College where he was a member of Chi Phi fraternity and was also on the golf team. Following graduation, he mmediately joined...

Roger C Faris

Roger C Faris

Mar 12, 2006

FARIS, Roger Cameron, age 87, of Dayton, formally of Hillsboro, OH, passed away on March 12, 2006 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. Roger moved from Hillsboro to Dayton in 1958. He worked at Dunhill’s Clothing for many years. He was the owner of the Kettering Karry Out for 23 years. After a brief retirement, Roger started working again, this time...

Roger Cameron Faris

Roger Cameron Faris

Mar 12, 2006

FARIS, Roger Cameron, age 87, of Dayton, formally of Hillsboro, OH, passed away on March 12, 2006 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. Roger moved from Hillsboro to Dayton in 1958. He worked at Dunhill’s Clothing for many years. He was the owner of the Kettering Karry Out for 23 years. After a brief retirement, Roger started working again, this time...

Marion J. Glass

Marion J. Glass

Mar 12, 2006

GLASS, Marion J., age 92, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Mr. Glass was a life long resident of Dayton and attended Kiser High School. He was the founder and president of Marion’s Piazza and Marion’s Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop. Mr. Glass was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, a...