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

William H. Ford
Oct 1, 2002
FORD, William H., age 85 of Cridersville, formerly of Dayton, died Tuesday, October 1, 2002. Mr. Ford had been a resident of Otterbein Retirement Community in Cridersville for the past five years. He was an avid Ohio State University Fan, a member of the George L. Marshall Lodge, AASR, member of the Aviation Trail and a long time member of...

William H. Ford
Oct 1, 2002
FORD, William H., age 85 of Cridersville, formerly of Dayton, died Tuesday, October 1, 2002. Mr. Ford had been a resident of Otterbein Retirement Community in Cridersville for the past five years. He was an avid Ohio State University Fan, a member of the George L. Marshall Lodge, AASR, member of the Aviation Trail and a long time member of...

Edna Mae Karg
Sep 27, 2002
KARG, Edna Mae, age 86, of Kettering, passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2002. She had been employed as a nurse at Bethany Lutheran Village. Edna resided at the Terraces in Kettering and leaves behind many friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Karg and her daughter, Kathryn Karg. Survived by her son, Richard Karg, of Secaucus, NJ. No...

Lois L. Heberle
Sep 25, 2002
HEBERLE, Lois L., age 80, of Port Saint Lucie, FL, formerly of Dayton and Lancaster, passed away, Wednesday, September 25, 2002 in Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband, James H. Heberle in 1973. Lois is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Richard) Cohn of Port St. Lucie, FL and Judy (Richard) Elder of Port St. Lucie, FL and...

Georgia Joanne Karras
Sep 24, 2002
KARRAS, Georgia Joanne, died in the loving arms of her mother and father on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. 'Gigi' was surrounded in prayer by her priest, family, and many friends during her last days. Gigi spent most of her short life in the caring arms of nurses and doctors at Children's Medical Center in...

Dorothy I. Stidham
Sep 19, 2002
age 75, of Kettering, passed away, September 19, 2002. Preceded in death by her husband in 1988, John; parents, Lester and Thelma Young; son, Robert Stidham; brother, Donald Young; sister, Shirley Young. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Carl (Donna) Stidham; daughter and son-in-law, Katherine (Donald) Baxter; grandchildren, Debbie (Jim) Jordan, Billy (Amy) Stidham, Lori Stidham, and April (Brian) Taulbee; great-grandchildren,...

Betty J. Baughman
Sep 18, 2002
age 72, of Houston, TX, passed away, Tuesday, September 17, 2002. She graduated from Stivers High School in 1947. Betty was a member of Normandy United Methodist Church. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Alfred; son, Bruce (Donna) Baughman of Houston, TX; daughter, Belinda (Baughman) Garman of Corpus Christi, TX; daughter, Beverlee Baughman of Dayton, OH; 3 grandchildren, Kimberly,...

Thomas A. Jackson
Sep 15, 2002
age 66, of Kettering, passed away, Sunday, September 15, 2002. He served as a marine during the Korean conflict. Tom retired from NCR after 30 years. He was a member of the NCR Country Club. Survived by former wife, Kaye Jackson; Ann his wife of 25 years; 5 daughters, Kim (David) Nemitz of Paola, KS; Susan (Richard) Saalsaa of Salt...

Mildred Creager
Sep 13, 2002
age 92, formerly of Oakwood, passed away, Friday, September 13, 2002 at Bethany Lutheran Village. She was a member of David's United Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband of 53 years, Russell; brother, Charles Kling. Survived by son, Michael and wife, Barbara of Kettering ; daughter, Sally of Kettering; three grandchildren, Matthew and wife, Heather Creager; Amy Creager;...

Dorothy M. Carey
Sep 13, 2002
age 86, of Kettering, passed away Friday, September 13, 2002. She was a member of Colorado Ave. Baptist Church where she served as church clerk, secretary, and treasurer for many years. She had been employed for over 34 years with Wayne Morse Advertising. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Carey in 1981; 3 brothers, Fred Huesman, William and...

Julia Mary O'Brien (Crimmings)
Sep 12, 2002
O'Brien, Julia (Crimmings), age 53 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2002. She is preceded in death by her father, John D. Crimmings and her sister, Clare M. Crimmings. Julia is survived by her husband of 31 years, Dr. William F. O'Brien; daughter, Erin Elizabeth O'Brien of Washington, D.C.; mother, Margaret J. Crimmings of Lexington, MA; sister Dr. Anne...

Christopher S. Burns
Sep 11, 2002
BURNS, Christopher S. 'Chris' age 18, of Kettering, passed away, Tuesday, September 10, 2002. Chris was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church and graduated from Fairmont High School this year. He worked at Show Case Cinemas. Chris is survived by his parents, Sam and Jane Burns of Kettering; 2 brothers, David and Ricky Burns; grandparents, Samuel R. Burns Jr....

Clara Alma Smith
Sep 10, 2002
SMITH, Clara A., age 97, of Centerville, passed away, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002. She was a member of Church of the Incarnation, Incarnation Leisure Club and Centerville Senior Citizens. Clara is survived by her 2 daughters, Jane (James) Meyer and Judith (Paul) Wagner; 5 grandchildren, Barbara (Mark) Knue, Nancy (Steve) Mary, Julie (Steve) Sparks, Paul (Angel) Wagner and Andrew (Regina)...

Naomi Elizabeth Monteith
Sep 10, 2002
age 86, of Oakwood, passed away September 10, 2002. Preceded in death by her husband, Victor St. Clair Monteith; and son, Victor Monteith Jr. Survived by her son, John and his wife Rebecca Monteith; grandchildren, John II and Amanda Monteith. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM, Friday at the Routsong Funeral Home, 6 Oakwood Ave., Oakwood with Rev....

Adel Aziz Zachary
Sep 7, 2002
age 86, of Washington Twp., passed away Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002. He had retired as Judge of the Supreme Court of Egypt. Survived by his wife, Nabila N. Iskander; daughter, Laila Migally and her husband, Dr. Magdy Migallly; son, Sherif Aziz P.E. and his wife, Dr. Nancy Zaki; 3 grandchildren, Angela Migally, Linda Migally and Andrew Aziz; niece, Amal Migally...

Lawrence Keith Dobbins
Sep 7, 2002
age 47, of Miamisburg, passed away Friday, September 6, 2002 in an automobile accident. He was a member of Southbrook Christian Church. Larry received his B.S. in Biology from Western Michigan University. He was a Manufacturers Representative for Norrie & Associates. Larry was a loving husband and son, loving and patient father. Larry was a member of the Boy Scouts...

Larry A. Naylor
Sep 7, 2002
age 71, of Dayton, departed this life Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002. Larry was born on March 18, 1931, in Adams Co., OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosie and Rob Naylor; sister, Mary Frances Paul; brothers, Charles Robert and Ralph Naylor. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Kathleen; his daughter, Janeen and her husband, Mark Wallace;...

Geraldine Kathryn Dissinger
Sep 6, 2002
age 86, of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 6, 2002. She had retired as a manager of Rike's Department Store. Geraldine was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, Delta Gamma Sorority and past president of the Alumni Association. Preceded in death in 2001 by her husband of 63 years, Charles P. Dissinger; 2 brothers, Henry Kasch and Martin Kasch; brother-in-law,...

Mary Ann Ellis
Sep 5, 2002
ELLIS, Mary Ann, age 57 of Dayton, passed away, Thursday, September 5, 2002. She was one of the original members of the United Cerebral Palsy Adult Day Center. She loved her Greek heritage and the church. She was a longtime resident of Echoing Valley Residential Center. She was a devoted Maguire Sister's fan, enjoyed Disney movies, crossword puzzles, and her...

Mary Ann Ellis
Sep 5, 2002
age 57 of Dayton, passed away, Thursday, September 5, 2002. She was one of the original members of the United Cerebral Palsy Adult Day Center. She loved her Greek heritage and the church. She was a longtime resident of Echoing Valley Residential Center. She was a devoted Maguire Sister's fan, enjoyed Disney movies, crossword puzzles, and her computer. Mary Ann...