Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Ruth J. Grant

Ruth J. Grant

Jan 7, 2004

GRANT, Ruth J., age 99, of Lima, born January 9, 1904, formerly of Dayton, OH and Coldwater MI, passed away, Wednesday, January 7, 2004 in Lima, OH. Ruth was an avid fisherman. She loved sewing and her gardening. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, William Theodore Grant; sons, William T. Grant Jr. and Albert T. Grant; and daughter,...

Alyce F. Brown

Alyce F. Brown

Jan 6, 2004

BROWN, Alyce F., age 84, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Alyce was a member of Faith Baptist Church for over 30 years. She retired from the garment industry as a seamstress. Alyce is preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Carrie (Allen) Sheley and husband, John F. Brown. Alyce is survived by...

Carole Ruth Gravette

Carole Ruth Gravette

Jan 5, 2004

(Coles), passed away Monday, January 5, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton after a long battle with cancer. Carole was born in Cleveland, OH on November 11, 1935, and was raised in Lakewood, OH. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1953 and Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in education in 1957. Carole was a member of...

Kenneth Ralph Oliver

Kenneth Ralph Oliver

Jan 4, 2004

OLIVER, Kenneth Ralph, was born June 9, 1929 in Dayton, OH to Russell and Lorna (Chambers) Oliver. He attended Fairview High School and graduated from Miami University in 1951 where he played baseball and was a member of the Miami M Club. He was also a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He is survived by his wife of 53...

Roberta E. Hartmann

Roberta E. Hartmann

Jan 2, 2004

age 39, of Kettering, passed away Friday, January 2, 2004, in her home. She was a graduate of Cattaragus High School in New York ’83, Capital University ’87 and received her MA degree from the University of Dayton ’96. She has been a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church since 1987. She was currently employed by Sinclair College and worked...

Carrie J. Davis

Carrie J. Davis

Jan 1, 2004

DAVIS, Carrie J., age 88, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2004. She was a member of Northridge Wesleyan Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter Davis in 1938; son, Charles in 1935; daughter, Clara Jean McGlone in 1984. Survived by son-in-law, Omer McGlone of Beavercreek; 2 grandchildren, Clarinda (Buz) Smith of Fairborn and Janine (Mike) Mylett of...

Edna B. Chatfield

Edna B. Chatfield

Dec 31, 2003

age 92, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at Hospice of Dayton. She was a member of Eastern Star and State Chairman of WMU in Ohio and Kentucky. Preceded in death by her husband, Hal B. Chatfield in 1981; daughter, Doris Latendresse in 2001; four brothers, Roscoe, Elmer, Russell and Morris Brewer; two sisters, Agnes Brewer and Mabel...

Delores Patricia Reid

Delores Patricia Reid

Dec 30, 2003

REID, Delores P., (nee McDonald) age 67, of Mesquite, TX, formerly of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2003. Delores was a graduate of Dixie High School, New Lebanon, and was team manager of the women’s basketball team. She worked in property management and the restaurant industry. Delores is preceded in death by her second husband, Austell Reid. Survived by...

John L. Barry

John L. Barry

Dec 22, 2003

BARRY, John L., “Jack”, age 76, of Riverside passed away Monday, December 22, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. Jack was a graduate of the University of Dayton. He retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a Cost Analyst after 30 years of service. Jack served in the Navy. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. In particular with his...

John L. Barry

John L. Barry

Dec 22, 2003

BARRY, John L., “Jack”, age 76, of Riverside passed away Monday, December 22, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. Jack was a graduate of the University of Dayton. He retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a Cost Analyst after 30 years of service. Jack served in the Navy. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. In particular with his...

Dorothy E. Lahanas

Dorothy E. Lahanas

Dec 21, 2003

LAHANAS, Dorothy E. age, 93, of Kettering passed away Sunday, December 21, 2003 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home.Dorothy was co-owner of the G&L Restaurant since 1943. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete in 1979 and a grandson, Christopher Cade in 1994. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Mary Helen (Robert) Cade; 3 sons, Pete (Brenda) Lahanas, Richard...

Marjorie Reams Case

Marjorie Reams Case

Dec 21, 2003

CASE, Marjorie R., age 98, of Kettering passed away, Sunday, December 21, 2003 at Heartland of Kettering. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Case in 1991. She is survived by nieces; Betty (Chuck Faulkner) Duerr and Christie Brightwell; nephews, George (Martha) Strayer and Tom (Nancy) Brightwell; and many great nieces and nephews. Private services, family only. Entombment...

William Underwood

William Underwood

Dec 21, 2003

UNDERWOOD, William, age 81, of Kettering, passed away December 21, 2003 at Kettering Medical Center after a brief illness. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War II and graduated from Kent State University in 1950. William spent 10 years at Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn, MI, and was employed for 23 years by Dayton...

Jane Boggs Hufman

Jane Boggs Hufman

Dec 20, 2003

HUFFMAN, Jane Boggs, age 89, of Dayton, Ohio, died December 20, 2003. She moved to Dayton from Cheboygan, MI as a child, and was in the Oakwood High School graduating class of 1932. Five years later she married her high school sweetheart, Horace McKee “Huffy” Huffman. Jane had many loves in her life. While a student at Sarah Lawrence College...

Russell E. Van Steenburgh

Russell E. Van Steenburgh

Dec 19, 2003

age 77, of Dayton passed away Friday, December 19, 2003. Russell was a 1950 graduate of Renssalear Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and was a licensed professional engineer. He retired from Calspan in 1990 after 30 years of service. Russell was a veteran of WWII, serving as a Sgt. in the Army Air Force. He was a member of Lutheran Church of...

George C., "Pete" Greene

George C., "Pete" Greene

Dec 14, 2003

GREENE, George C.,”Pete”, age 80, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2003 at his home. George was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of West Portsmouth High School and attended the University of Cincinnati and Miami University. George served in the Army Air Corps during WWII in the China-Burma-India Theater. He retired as manager...

Faye M. Freeman

Faye M. Freeman

Dec 13, 2003

FREEMAN, Faye M., age 68, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2003 at Kettering Medical Center. Faye was a secretary at the University of Dayton from 1964 to 1971. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Dorothy Freeman. Faye is survived by her brother, Michael (Debbie) Freeman of Kettering; sister, Kathy Utz of West Milton; and nieces and...

Agnes A. Massie

Agnes A. Massie

Dec 13, 2003

MASSIE, Agnes A., age 51, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2003 at Kettering Medical Center. Agnes was a member of Church of the Ascension, Kettering and the co-coordinator of the neighborhood watch in Kettering. Agnes is preceded in death by her parents, Ignaz and Johanna Gorischek (Jesenski) and daughter, Michelle Massie. She is survived by her loving husband...

Richard C Becker

Richard C Becker

Dec 10, 2003

BECKER, Richard C., age 83, of Washington Twp., passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at Kettering Medical Center. Richard served with the United States Marine Corp during WWII where he received a Purple Heart for wounds received in action. He retired from Frigidaire as Plant Manager in 1975 and was a member of the Aces Athletic Club. Richard is preceded...

Dr. Lawrence T. Mccarthy

Dr. Lawrence T. Mccarthy

Dec 9, 2003

age 82, of Kettering formerly of Panama, FL and Wheaton, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian A. McCarthy in March 6, 2002. He was a dentist for over 40 years in Lombard, IL. He graduated from Notre Dame University and Northwestern University and retired in 1985....