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

Dorothy E. Ball
Oct 20, 2004
BALL, Dorothy E., (“Bunny”) age 97, of Kettering passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Bunny was born to Clinton and Florence BonDurant in 1907 in Plymouth, IN. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Tri Kappa State Sorority and the Plymouth Country Club in Plymouth, Indiana. After growing up she graduated from St....

Frank Campigotto
Oct 19, 2004
CAMPIGOTTO, Frank, age 83, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2004. He was born November 23, 1920 in Wheelwright, KY to the late Frank and Mabel Campigotto. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Arlone Campigotto; daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Terry Dunn; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Doris Campigotto; grandchildren, Rachel and Matthew Dunn and Maria,...

Shirley H. Doty
Oct 19, 2004
age 78, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2004 while conducting a AAA tour to Covington, KY. Survived by son, Douglas and his wife, Deborah and their two children, Olivia and Megan of Mancos, CO; son, Michael and his partner, Fernando of Plano, TX; daughter, Susan and her husband, Steven Carlson, and their children, Scott, Alana, and Henry of St. Charles,...
Henry Joseph Hoying
Oct 18, 2004
HOYING, Henry Joseph, age 83, of Kettering passed away on Monday, October 18, 2004 at Kettering Medical Center. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna Hoying. Henry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy (Hanes) Hoying; his children, Timothy (Nancy) Hoying of Chicago, and Sarah (Tom) Gallop of Los Angeles; and grandchildren, Oliver and Lucy Gallop,...

Irene Jacobson
Oct 17, 2004
JACOBSON, Irene, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 17, 2004, one week after her 100th birthday. Irene was a graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Chicago, IL and worked at Good Samaritan Hospital for 18 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Francis Jacobson. Survived by her three daughters and son-in-law, Patricia (Richard) Palmer, Emily...
William Beach Helme
Oct 14, 2004
Dr. William Beach Helme died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004. Bill was born on Oct. 25, 1913, in Chicago. He was a neurosurgeon in Arizona but equally proud of his FBI experience in South America and his PT command in WWII. Bill belonged to the Notre Dame Club of Dayton. He was a faithful member of Church of the Incarnation, attending...

Thelma G. Patrick
Oct 13, 2004
PATRICK, Thelma G., age 79, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2004. Thelma served in the WWII effort, as a civilian secretary at Wright Field. She was a licensed Real Estate Agent and Realtor for over 50 years. Her husband and she operated Wm. M. Patrick Realty Co. for over 43 years. She was a member of Dayton Victory...

Doris M. Beck
Oct 12, 2004
age 81, of Centerville passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at Southview Hospital. Doris was an award winning artist and an active member in the Dayton Tri-Art Association. Doris participated in Tri-Tea, Dayton Junior League and The League of Women Voters. She was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church and was a long standing member of the Theta Presby group,...

Lee E. Ball
Oct 10, 2004
BALL, Lee E., age 80, of Centerville passed away Sunday, October 10, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Lee was owner and operator of Ball Waterproofing where he retired after 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Ethel Ball; son, Charles E. Lively; grandson, Paul and sister Francis Marling. Lee is survived by his...
Joseph Gregory Smith
Oct 8, 2004
Smith, Joseph Gregory 41, of Washington Township, died unexpectedly October 8, 2004. He was a 1981 graduate of Trotwood-Madison High School. Joe worked at ABF Freight System, where he was an extremely dedicated and much appreciated Regional Claims Prevention Manager. Joe was an intelligent, humorous, and caring man. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto & Jean, and...

Charles F. Wiltsee
Oct 6, 2004
WILTSEE, Charles F., retired, age 60, of Kettering passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2004. Charles was a housing inspector for the city of Dayton and attended the Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Mary (Smith) Wiltsee. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Carole; brother, James R. (Vonnie) Wiltsee...
Richard Russell Wilson
Oct 2, 2004
WILSON, Richard Russell, age 55, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2004. Richard was a 1967 graduate of West Carrollton High School. He retired from the Fairborn Fire Department after 22 years of service and was a member of the International Association of Firefighters. Richard was an avid bowler and member of the TGIF bowling league at Marion Lanes....

B. Lorraine Liesenhoff
Oct 1, 2004
age 77, of Dayton, passed away Friday, October 1, 2004. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and was active with DORCAS Circle. Lorraine worked for Mead Paper Co. for over 30 years. Survived by her husband of 43 years, James R. Liesenhoff; four sisters and two brothers. Private services will be held for family only. If desired...
Mary V. Fry
Sep 30, 2004
FRY, Mary V., age 83, of Bellbrook passed away, Thursday, September 30, 2004. Mary was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, attending the Franklin Congregation. She was born in Minor Hill, TN and graduated from high school in Lynnville, TN. Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Speck; grandson, Jarrod Fry; 2 sisters, Carolyn Bass and...

Jack R. Pence
Sep 29, 2004
PENCE, Jack R., age 83, of Beavercreek, formerly of Girard, OH, passed away September 29, 2004 at Miami Valley Hospital. Jack was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and beloved wife, Kathryn. Two precious granddaughters, Elizabeth (Betsy) and Becky also preceded him in death. His children are now left to carry on his legacy of trying to find...

Ruth E. Gilliland
Sep 28, 2004
Gilliland, Ruth E., age 84, of Miamisburg and formerly of Oakwood, died Tuesday September 28, 2004 at Sycamore Hospital. She was a member of Fairhaven Missionary Alliance Church and a former member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church. Ruth work as a secretary for MetLife before her retirement. She and her family spent many wonderful years with the people of Cowan Lake...

Dorothy L Lingle
Sep 27, 2004
LINGLE, Mrs. Dorothy (Dickerson), age 87, of Dayton, OH, died Monday, September 27, 2004. Dorothy was born in Hopedale, OH. She graduated from the Maumee Valley Hospital School of Nursing, Toledo, Ohio in 1936. Dorothy was a member of the Garden Club, the Progressive Mothers Club and The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Oakwood, OH. Preceded in death by her...

Martha J. Farrow
Sep 26, 2004
FARROW, Martha J., age 81, of Kettering, Ohio, died Sunday, September 26, 2004, at Miami Valley Hospital. Martha was born July 28, 1923 in Maysville, KY to Henry and Anna Farrow. Survived by one sister, Henrietta Farrow of Kettering. She graduated from Littleford Nelson Business College, Cincinnati, Ohio. Martha was employed by AF Logistics Command, WPAFB as Management Analyst. She...

Perdetha Viola Schnee
Sep 22, 2004
SCHNEE, Perdetha V., age 88, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2004. Perdetha was born October 15, 1915, in Dayton to William and Phoebe Schnee. She was a graduate of Stivers High School and Dickinson Secretarial School. Perdetha was a former member of First Lutheran Church. She was a secretary for various Dayton companies as well as the Ice...

Perdetha Viola Schnee
Sep 22, 2004
SCHNEE, Perdetha V., age 88, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2004. Perdetha was born October 15, 1915, in Dayton to William and Phoebe Schnee. She was a graduate of Stivers High School and Dickinson Secretarial School. Perdetha was a former member of First Lutheran Church. She was a secretary for various Dayton companies as well as the Ice...