Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Dwight E. Kennedy

Dwight E. Kennedy

Dec 21, 2002

KENNEDY, Dwight E. age 77, of Kettering, passed away, Saturday, December 21, 2002 at Kettering Medical Center. Dwight served in the Army during World War II and was a graduate of Miami University. He was also a member of St. John's Masonic Lodge #13 F&AM, Unity Chapter #16, Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Antioch Temple, Miamisburg Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Marjore Ada Darragh

Marjore Ada Darragh

Dec 17, 2002

DARRAGH, Marjorie Ada, age 87,(formerly of Kettering) of Collegeville, PA passed away, Tuesday, December 17, 2002. Marjorie graduated from Miami University in Music Education.She was a member of the Delta Omicron Music Fraternity and the Dayton Music club. Marjorie was also active in Miami Valley Folk Dancers. She retired from General Motors, Purchasing Department after 33 years of service. Preceded...

Evelyn L. Shafor

Evelyn L. Shafor

Dec 16, 2002

SHAFOR, Evelyn L., age 89 of Kettering, passed away, Monday, December 16, 2002. She was a life long member of Oak Street United Methodist Church. Evelyn was also a member of the Eastern Star and for many years, she and her late husband, Ross, were avid squaredancers and members of a pinochle club with a circle of close friends. Evelyn...

Raymond E. York

Raymond E. York

Dec 11, 2002

age 85, of Kettering, passed away, Wednesday, December 11, 2002. Ray attended Duke University and graduated from the University of Dayton in 1954. He was a retired major in the USAF and worked at DESC until his retirement in 1974. Ray was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church, VFW Post 9927, American Legion Post 598 and TROA - Reserves...

Alice W. Berkeley

Alice W. Berkeley

Dec 11, 2002

BERKELEY, Alice W. (nee Wilshire), age 86, of Oakwood, passed away, Wednesday, December 11, 2002. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Moraine Country Club. Preceded in death by her parents, Van Hamm and Alice Wilshire and her brother Van. Survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Harrison Berkeley; son, Van of Dayton; daughter, Anne...

Helen Bowman Purvis

Helen Bowman Purvis

Dec 10, 2002

PURVIS, Helen Bowman age 72, of Thousand Sticks, KY formally of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Preston W. and Nannie J. (Baker) Bowman, her husband, James Purvis, 3 infant children, 3 brothers, Elmer, Arnold and Fenix Bowman, 3 sisters, Cynthia Bowman, Florida Gabbard and Ellen McQueen. Survivors...

Dorothy M. Back

Dorothy M. Back

Dec 8, 2002

BACK, Dorothy M., age 83, of Dayton, passed away, Sunday, December 8, 2002 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. She was a longtime member of Holy Angels Church. Dorothy attended Stivers High School. She volunteered for many years at the Second Shelf and was a member of the Patterson Park Association. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Anna Gratsch,...

Elizabeth Stuart

Elizabeth Stuart

Dec 7, 2002

STUART, Elizabeth, age 73, of Dayton passed away, Saturday, December 7, 2002 at Kettering Medical Center. She was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority at Miami University and the Progressive Mothers and Alumni Club. Elizabeth was a past member of the Dayton Women's Club, and charter member of the Foxy Manor Breakfast Club. Preceded in death by her parents,...

Mark Francis Palumbo

Mark Francis Palumbo

Dec 6, 2002

PALUMBO, Mark, age 36 of Springboro, passed away Friday, December 6, 2002 at Hospice of Dayton. He was a member of Church of the Incarnation. Mark graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor Degree in Engineering Manufacturing. He worked at Delphi as an International Operations Project Manager. Survived by his loving wife of 7 years, Crystal Palumbo; daughter,...

Martha Ann Connelly

Martha Ann Connelly

Dec 6, 2002

age 58, of Kettering, passed away, Friday, December 6, 2002. She graduated from Oakwood in 1962. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy Connelly Mattern. Survived by three aunts, Charlotte McKnight and husband Robert of TN, Olive Brubaker and husband Joseph of Tipp City and Joan Connelly of Dayton; close cousins, Becky Coughlin of Tipp City, Bradford Brubaker...

Homer Crank

Homer Crank

Dec 4, 2002

age 93, of Kettering, formerly of Columbus, OH and Ashland, KY, passed away, Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at Miami Valley Hospital. Homer was a resident of Lincoln Park Manor. He was a veteran of WWII and served during the Battle of the Bulge. Homer worked for C&D and Germann Bros. Trucking in Ripley, OH as a truck driver. He was...

Jerome V. Rinderle

Jerome V. Rinderle

Dec 3, 2002

age 67, of Kettering, passed away, Tuesday, December 3, 2002. Preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister and two grandsons. Survived by his wife, Patricia; 12 children, Brian Rinderle, Bruce (Roe) Rinderle, Geri Lynn Pate, Blake (Beth) Rinderle, Barbara (Steve) Reynolds, David (Shirley) Niedermayer, Dennis Niedermayer, Cathy (Rich) Bernhart, Peggy Stamper, Danny (Trudy) Niedermayer, Marsha (Mike) Watson,...

Robert William Brundige

Robert William Brundige

Dec 2, 2002

Robert William Brundige, age 89, of Oakwood, died Dec. 2, 2002. He was a graduate of Steele H.S. and Denison University. He was a member of Junto, Dayton Rotary Club, and Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was retired from L.M.Berry & Co. and real estate. Preceded in death by wife, Betty Marquardt Brundige; two brothers, Russell and Carroll Brundige; two sisters,...

Vera M. Summers

Vera M. Summers

Dec 1, 2002

age 93, of Surprise, AZ, passed away, Sunday, December 1, 2002. She was born in Cooke Co., TX as one of seven girls. Vera served in the Women's Army Corps from February 1942 through October 1945. She had a very successful career with Rike-Kumler Company as executive secretery to Mr. David Rike, retiring at the age of 73. Vera was...

Mary Elizabeth Keller

Mary Elizabeth Keller

Dec 1, 2002

KELLER, Mary Elizabeth, age 88, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2002, at Hospice of Dayton. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alma Keller, and her brothers, Joseph and William Keller. Mary lived a full and active life, and brightened the lives of countless people. She was a parishioner of Emmanuel Roman Catholic Church and a member...

Virginia M. Keebler

Virginia M. Keebler

Dec 1, 2002

KEEBLER, Virginia M., (nee Ayres) age 68 of Cincinnati, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2002. She was affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Virginia graduated from Stivers High School. She then graduated from the Dayton School of Practical Nursing and was a LPN for over 35 years. Most recently, Virginia had worked at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. Preceded in...

Virginia B. Baker (Nee Biddinger)

Virginia B. Baker (Nee Biddinger)

Nov 29, 2002

BAKER, Virginia B. (nee Biddinger), age 89 of Pompano Beach, FL passed away, Friday, November 29, 2002 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 13, 1913 in Faribault, MN and grew up in Little Falls, MN. Virginia graduated from Billings High School, BPTI/Rocky Mountain College (Billings, MT) and the University of Minnesota. She taught business courses at Pine City...

Vera O. Pohl

Vera O. Pohl

Nov 29, 2002

POHL, Vera O., age 87, of Dayton, passed away, Thursday, November 28, 2002. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Pohl. Survived by 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and his wife Penny of Vandalia and Bob and his wife, Sherry Pohl of Centerville; daughter and son-in-law, Rita and her husband, Brad...

Paul R. Gerhard

Paul R. Gerhard

Nov 27, 2002

age 78 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2002. He was a lifetime member of Ferry Church of Christ. Paul graduated from Bellbrook High School in 1942. He worked for Rockwell International until his retirement in 1986. Paul worked for NCR and on the family farm during WWII prior to Rockwell International. He was a past trustee and...

Mary Craft

Mary Craft

Nov 26, 2002

CRAFT Mary (nee Ellis), wife of Winfred (Tic), born June 5, 1921, a long time resident of Kettering, OH died in Cleveland on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at the age of 81. She graduated from Middletown High School and Middletown Hospital as a Registered Nurse in 1942. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and devoted nurse. Mary worked for...