Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Doris M. Beck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Tamantha L. Mantia

Tamantha L. Mantia

Sep 21, 2004

MANTIA, Tamantha L., age 37, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2004. She was a 1986 graduate of Fairmont High School. Tamantha was a graduate of Sinclair Community College receiving her Associate’s degree. She worked as a respiratory therapist at Children’s Medical Center and Dayton area nursing homes. Preceded in death by her grandmother, Inez Ellis in 1987. Survived...

Howard R. Houser

Howard R. Houser

Sep 21, 2004

HOUSER, Howard R., age 92, of Centerville passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at St. Leonard’s Health Care Center. Howard was a graduate of the University of Dayton in 1934 and a member of South Park United Methodist Church for over 60 years. He was the Director of Product Planning for Frigidaire and wrote all the manuals and advertising materials....

Donald L. Billian

Donald L. Billian

Sep 19, 2004

BILLIAN, Donald L., age 80, of Kettering passed away at home on Sunday, September 19, 2004, with his family by his side after a brief illness. Donald was a member of the Church of the Ascension. He served in the Navy during WWII serving both the North Atlantic and South Pacific. He retired from Hobart in 1989 after 24 years...

Hilda M Wagner

Hilda M Wagner

Sep 19, 2004

WAGNER, Hilda M., age 83, of Dayton passed away Sunday, September 19, 2004 at Miami Valley Hospital. Hilda was one of the longest serving representatives of Avon for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Wagner in 1980 and father, Lerten Pierson and mother, Florence and step-father, George Baker. Hilda is survived by her...

Nettie M. Bolender

Nettie M. Bolender

Sep 16, 2004

age 89, of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2004. Nettie was an active member of the Centerville United Methodist Church for over 50 years including Sarahs Circle, the Spoilers and Pamperers Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Chester Bolender. She is survived by her daughters, Ida (Ray) Slivensky of Clinton Twp., MI and Beverly (Louis) Shaffer of...

Edward W. Reuter

Edward W. Reuter

Sep 15, 2004

REUTER, Edward W., age 87, of Oakwood, departed this life Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Edward was a faithful servant, loving husband and wonderful father. He was a member of Crestwood Evangelical Church, Whiting, NJ. Edward loved his family and showed kindness to all. He came to Oakwood at the close of his life to spend his...

Charlotte E. Becker

Charlotte E. Becker

Sep 13, 2004

BECKER, Charlotte E., age 77, of Washington Twp., passed away Monday, September 13, 2004. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Becker in 2003 ; daughter, Vicky Becker. Survived by daughters, Karen Koperski and Charlene Kneer; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Melissa Becker and Richard and Patty Becker;...