Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Roselyn Ruth Faulkner
Mar 15, 2026
FAULKNER, Roselyn Ruth, age 79, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Roselyn was born on March 17, 1946, in Springfield, MA, to the late Lincoln and Madeline (Desoe) Warner. She dedicated her life to education, earning her bachelor's degree from Drew University and her master's from Drake University, then sharing her passion for learning while teaching in Connecticut until...
Victoria Lynn Ward
Mar 14, 2026
Ward, Victoria Lynn, age 76, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Victoria was born on October 2, 1949, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio to Richard and Mary Joan (Roddy) Walz.
A graduate of Miamisburg High School (class of 1967) and Capital University, Victoria built successful careers at both Dayton Power & Light and LexisNexis....
Betty Sue Wydman
Mar 13, 2026
Betty Sue Wydman, age 96, of Kettering, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. She was born August 5, 1929 in Washington DC to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Clark, and at a young age moved with her family to Cincinnati, Ohio where they lived for many years and made many dear friends. She graduated from Withrow High School...
James Edward Neuner
Mar 13, 2026
James Edward “Jimmie” Neuner, age 92, of Dacula, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Jimmie was born on June 16, 1933, in Dayton, Ohio. In 1967, he relocated to Boca Raton, Florida, where he lived for most of his life before later moving to Georgia to be near family.
Jimmie is survived by his best friend and beloved wife...
Paul Szymanski
Mar 13, 2026
Paul Szymanski, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026 at the Dayton VA Medical Center Hospice from Myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of blood cancer.
Born November 17,1940 in Port Austin, Michigan, he grew up on a farm and attended a one room schoolhouse. He loved telling people he was the only 6th grader, and that he walked to school...
Thurman Landers
Mar 12, 2026
Thurman Landers, age 76, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on March 12, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
Thurman was born to Raymond and Elizabeth Landers. He attended Sinclair Community College and the University of Dayton. He proudly served his country as a United States Army veteran during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he built a long...
John Howard Bolyard
Mar 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Howard Bolyard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who departed from this world on March 11, 2026, at the age of 75.
John was born to the late Opha and Marilyn Bolyard on September 27, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio. A proud graduate of West Carrollton High School, class of 1968, he...
Carolyn Marie Clark
Mar 11, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Marie Clark, who left us on March 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 8, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio, Carolyn was a resident of Miamisburg, where she touched the lives of many through her work and warm spirit. A proud graduate of Alter High...
Thomas E. Whalen
Mar 11, 2026
WHALEN, Thomas Edward, age 90, of Centerville passed away on March 11, 2026. He was born on March 20, 1935 in Springfield, MA to parents Joseph and Bernice Whalen.
Tom worked as an accountant at EG&G Mound for 33 years. For many years, Tom and his late wife Jean were members of Church of the Incarnation.
Tom is survived by his children...
Susan Jane Sine
Mar 10, 2026
My mom, Susan Jane Sine of Dayton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on April 3, 1941, to the late Homer and Jane Sine in Dayton, OH. My mom was a woman ahead of her time who loved life and family. Some of the many things she loved were dancing,...
Marilyn F. Schmalstig
Mar 9, 2026
Marilyn F. Schmalstig, age 92, formerly of Kettering, Ohio went home to be with our Lord on March 9, 2026. Marilyn was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 6, 1934 to Joseph and Gertrude (Kramer) Reger. Upon graduating from Patterson-Cooperative High School in 1952, Marilyn was employed by Standard Register for four years. A long time member of Ascension Parrish,...
Diane F. Scott
Mar 7, 2026
Diane F. Scott, age 69, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the evening of March 7th, 2026.
Born on September 18, 1956, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Diane was a near-lifelong resident of Oakwood, Ohio and a second-generation lumberjack. She was a proud 1974 OHS graduate, frequently involved in planning her class reunions.
In the early years...
John L. Hosford
Mar 6, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John L. Hosford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, who left this world on March 6, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Dayton, OH, John dedicated his life to bringing joy to the hearing impaired and adventure to those around him. He was a devoted...
Nita Leland
Mar 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Anita S. “Nita” Leland
Anita S. Leland (née Shannon), known as Nita, passed away peacefully in Wilmington, Ohio, on March 5, 2026, at the age of 92. A spirited artist, dedicated teacher and prolific author, Nita spent her life proving her core belief: that every person is born with creative potential.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 24,...
Roger B. McIntyre
Mar 4, 2026
MCINTYRE, Roger Berg, age 78, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026.
Roger was born on August 16, 1947, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Jack D. and Judith (Berg) McIntyre. He grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from Bishop Luers High School before attending Indiana University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree.
Following college,...
Nancy W. Keller
Mar 2, 2026
KELLER, Nancy W., age 79, of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Nancy was born on October 31, 1946, in Teaneck, New Jersey, to the late Theodore and Nadine (Barry) Weltner. She grew...
Timothy John Jewett
Feb 28, 2026
Timothy “Tim” John Jewett, of Bellbrook, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1956, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady, New York, to John “Jack” Jewett and Joyce Jewett.
Tim graduated with honors from Linton High School in 1974 and soon after proudly answered the call to serve his country. From 1974 to 1980,...
Karen Louise Burns
Feb 28, 2026
Karen Louise Burns, age 79, of Kettering, Ohio, who departed this life on February 28, 2026, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on April 8, 1946, in Whiting, Indiana, Karen was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Iva McCutcheon.
A graduate of Ball State University, Karen began her career as a Librarian for the Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission...
Dr. Nadia M. Shenouda
Feb 28, 2026
Dr. Nadia M. Shenouda of Waynesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the age of 80 surrounded by love and her family to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Nadia was the matriarch of her family. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born May 1, 1945, in Sohag, Egypt. Nadia was one...
Jackie Gentry
Feb 27, 2026
GENTRY, Jackie, age 75, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of The Bronx, NY, went to be home with the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born on December 15, 1950, to the late Henry and Ruby Gentry, in Cincinnati, OH. At a young age Jackie and her family relocated to New York, where she grew up, and graduated from...

