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

Myrtle L. Osborne
Jul 23, 2004
age 88, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, July 23, 2004. She was born June 8, 1916, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, daughter of William and Florence Turner Bell. Myrtle was preceded in death by her infant son, Bussie; brothers, Clarence, Howard, Thurman “Buck”; sisters, Marie, Mae and loving husband, Alfred “Buster”. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry...

Gary P. Zanini
Jul 22, 2004
age 63, of Centerville, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004. He was a member of Church of the Incarnation. Gary was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was the owner of G. Zanini & Associates. Preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Zanini. Survived by his wife of 25 years, Joyce Zanini; one son, Joseph P. Zanini...

Katherine Ann Jensen
Jul 21, 2004
JENSEN, Katherine (Kathie), of Springboro and a 25 year resident of Centerville, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 21, 2004. She was born on March 21, 1929 in Alliance, OH. She was a graduate of Mount Union College in Alliance with a B.A. degree and a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. Kathie was a former English teacher in Girard, OH...
Minh Thi Do
Jul 18, 2004
DO, Minh Thi, age 81, of Dayton passed away Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Heartland of Kettering. A tireless philanthropist, Minh was also active in and a generous supporter of the various Buddhist Associations around the country. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anh Van Nguyen in 1995. Minh is survived by her 2 daughters, Oanh (Hiep) Pham...

Marilyn R. Bisping
Jul 16, 2004
BISPING, Marilyn R., age 71, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Marilyn was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Willis, Walter and Richard Immel. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Donald Bisping; 2 daughters, Laura (Jeff) Ventre...
Merle Estelle Hill Pierce
Jul 15, 2004
PIERCE, Merle Estelle Hill, age 89, of Brighton Gardens died, July 15, 2004. She was a member of Christ Methodist Church, Kettering, OH. Merle graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor's degree and graduate work in English. During the 1950's and 60's, she served as a Girl Scout leader, President of the Cleveland Elementary School PTA, and an...

Howard B. Woo
Jul 12, 2004
WOO, Howard B., age 68, of Dayton passed away Monday, July 12, 2004 at Grandview Hospital. Howard is preceded in death by his father, Git Woo. He is survived by his loving wife, Pui Woo; 2 daughters, Patricia (Rick) Wolfe of Centerville and Shirley (Pat) Mahoney of Dayton; 2 sons, Art Woo of Englewood and Ken Woo of Huber Heights;...

Norma Francis Moses
Jul 8, 2004
age 79, of Kettering passed away, Thursday, July 8, 2004 at her residence. Norma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kettering and retired as an interior decorator from Sears. She is preceded in death by her parents, Garrett and Margaret Broyles and brother, Garrett Broyles Jr. Norma is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Estes...

Ruth Ann Chevalier
Jul 7, 2004
CHEVALIER, Ruth Ann, age 88, of Kettering, passed away, Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at her residence. She was a devoted wife and mother. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Chevalier in May of 2001 and her sister, Helen Smith in 1999. Survived by her daughter Victoria (Charles) Fairchild of Stamping Ground, KY; 5 grandchildren, Teresa Cantrell of VA,...

Margaret E. Harris
Jul 7, 2004
HARRIS, Margaret E., age 80, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville. Margaret was a graduate of Fairview High School and attended the University of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen Markley, her husband, Jesse Harris, and nephew, John Higgins. Margaret is survived by her sons, Thomas (Lorrie)...

Ruth E. Strawser
Jul 6, 2004
STRAWSER, Ruth E., age 89, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at Spring Creek Nursing Center, Huber Heights. Ruth worked as a Food Service Manager at Fairmont East High School. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jason D. Strawser who passed away in November 1968 at the age of 57; and sister, Celesta Snyder. Ruth...

Walter Irving Hughes
Jul 5, 2004
age 88, of Oakwood, passed away Monday, July 5, 2004. He was born in Millbrook, New York, September 5, 1915. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Agnes Hughes; brother, Lloyd Hughes; son, David Evan Hughes and his wife of 63 years, Jean Smith Hughes. Living most of his life in New Jersey, Walter worked for Bankers...

J. Richard Youngen
Jul 5, 2004
YOUNGEN, J. Richard, age 84, of Bethany Lutheran Village, died, Monday, July 5, 2004. He was a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Oakwood, and was veteran of the United States Army Air Corp. Dick graduated from Muskingum College in 1941 and served with the Y.M.C.A. for 35 years in Canton, Zanesville, Oklahoma City and from 1966 to 1982...

Margaretta L. Ginger
Jun 30, 2004
age 92, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2004. She was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church and was very active in the church. Margaretta was also a member of the Mother’s Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur S. Ginger. Survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Cynthia Ginger and John and Stefanie all of...

Frederic L. Rieger
Jun 29, 2004
RIEGER, Frederic L., age 84, of Spring Valley passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at his residence. Fred was a 1937 graduate of Oakwood High School, and attended the University of Dayton and Miami-Jacobs College. He was the Vice President of Engineering at Monarch Marking System Company, responsible for several patents in labeling and marking technology and was president of...

Betty Miller Huber
Jun 29, 2004
age 82, of Washington Township, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004. Betty was a member of Emmanuel Catholic Church, Sycamore Creek Country Club for over 25 years, Miami Alumni and Past President of Noontide Club. She was a graduate of Miami University. Betty was Vice President of Sales for Phillip Office and Associates. Preceded in death by her brother, Billy...

Fred F. Tinsley
Jun 25, 2004
TINSLEY, Fred, age 90, of Centerville, passed away Friday, June 25, 2004. He was owner and operator of M-K Sales in Dayton. Fred was a member of Minerva Masonic Lodge #98, Miamisburg and Trinity Chapter #44. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Valerie; one brother, Leon Tinsley of New Lebanon; two sisters, Edna (Eugene) Canter of KY, Ruth (Gerald)...

Bonnie Evelyn Mantia
Jun 24, 2004
age 82, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and a good friend to all who knew her, was lost to us Thursday, June 24, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Our lives and community will be the less for it. She was born November 21, 1921. Preceded in death by her former husband and friend, Michael J. Mantia Sr.; mother, Mary Nunley; father,...

Robert E. Gaiser
Jun 23, 2004
age 96, of Washington Twp., passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2004. Robert retired in 1972 from NCR. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy in 1991 ; and 5 brothers. Survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Don (Sharon) Gaiser of Washington Twp.; 2 grandchildren, Kari (Jeff) Bohlman, Lori Gaiser; 2 great-grandchildren, William Bohlman and Anneliese Bohlman. Private services will be...
Doris Ann Woodley
Jun 14, 2004
WOODLEY, Doris Ann “Dody”, age 82, of Centerville passed away Monday, June 14, 2004 in Centerville. Doris attended Western College for Women and Ohio State University. She was a member and past elder of Fairmont Presbyterian Church where she also taught vacation bible school. Doris raised, bred and showed Arabian horses, was an avid boater, loved to travel, and was...