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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Ronda Rae Knight
Aug 13, 2024
KNIGHT, Ronda Rae, age 67, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Ronda was born February 19, 1957 in Oscoda, MI to the late James Barber and Jean Lingus. A graduate of Beavercreek High School in 1975, she managed the offices of Hussong Sheet Metal for 30 years. She had great taste in music spanning many genres. Ronda could be...
Evelyn R. Graham
Aug 11, 2024
Evelyn R. Graham, age 92, of Centerville, died Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was everybody’s favorite mom, everybody’s favorite friend and everybody’s favorite secretary.
She was a true daughter of Dayton, born and raised in the city and living there her whole life, often telling stories of the city’s history recounted with the pride of its successes. Born in 1932, she...
Herbert Michael Aydelott
Aug 6, 2024
AYDELOTT, Herbert M., age 70 of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 with his family by his side. Herb was born on July 4th, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Dolores Christensen (Bochenek).
Herb graduated from Wayne High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1972. Herb and Karen founded Aydelott Equipment, Inc. in 1990. He took pride in growing...
Richard Lee Walker
Aug 5, 2024
WALKER, Richard Lee, 91, of Centerville, OH (formerly of Port Clinton, OH), passed away on August 5, 2024. Richard, known by friends and colleagues as “Chief,” was drafted into active duty in the United States Army for two years during the Korean Conflict and retired from the Ohio Army National Guard after another 34. He was later employed by Walker...
Lorrin "Dale" Friesen
Aug 4, 2024
Mr. Lorrin "Dale" Friesen, born on August 21, 1928, in Aurora, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on August 4, 2024, at his residence in Kettering, Ohio. A dedicated graduate of Selma Union High School, Mr. Friesen later forged a successful career as a service repairman for Sears, where he dedicated 25 years of service before retiring.
Mr....
Jeffery Arthur Showalter
Aug 4, 2024
Jeffery Arthur Showalter, (Kettering) born on October 9, 1947, peacefully passed away on August 4, 2024, at the age of 76. Jeff's life was one marked by dedication and service. After graduating from Patterson Co-op High School in 1965, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he valiantly served his country for four years.
Following his military service, Jeff...
Robert F. Markham
Aug 3, 2024
MARKHAM, Robert F., age 89, passed away August 3, 2024. He was born August 5, 1934 in Peoria, Illinois; the son of the late Louis and Vera (Copeland) Markham. Along with his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Barbara. He is survived by his son, Robert Jr. (Michele) Markham; twin grandsons, Christopher and...
David "Dick" Darrah
Aug 2, 2024
With much sadness we announce that David “Dick” Darrah of Kettering passed away on August 3rd, 2024, at the age of 92.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Betty, son Douglas, daughter Rhonda and brother Ray. He is survived by four children — David, Michael, Mark and Rebecca — 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and many...
James Louis Woods
Aug 2, 2024
WOODS, James Louis, age 79, of Huber Heights, passed away on August 2, 2024. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1963 after graduating from Wurzburg American High School in Germany. After his retirement in 1987, he continued using his telecommunications expertise in the private sector working for Lexis-Nexis retiring in 2004. James enjoyed spending time with his friends...
Phillip "Craig" Risner
Aug 1, 2024
RISNER, Phillip “Craig”, age 67, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Craig was born on April 6, 1957, in Springfield, OH. He graduated from Springfield North High School, class of 1975, before enlisting in the United States Army. While attending Springfield North he was introduced to his future wife, Carol Palmer, in 1974, later marrying in...
David Lee Jones
Aug 1, 2024
Jones, David Lee, age 86, of Kettering, OH, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. David was born April 29, 1938, in Dayton, OH to the late Chester and Myrtle Jones. He is preceded in death by sisters, Betty Sue Jones and Lorna VanMeter and his brothers, Gene and Jack. A graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, David loved his dogs,...
Lyle K. Matson
Jul 30, 2024
Lyle K. Matson, 93, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John William and Mary Jean Matson, and his brother Clint Matson. He is survived by his loving wife, Lenorann Lewis Matson, brother Gale Matson (Cindy), sister-in-law Leila Matson, daughter Lois Reed (John), son Lance Matson (Jennifer), grandchildren Tyler...
Martha Jane Johnson
Jul 28, 2024
Martha Jane Johnson, (Centerville) peacefully departed on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Martha was born on April 1, 1925, in Dayton, Ohio, to her loving parents, Phillip and Vida Smiley.
Martha was a dedicated homemaker who found joy in volunteering at church events, engaging in PTA activities, and supporting her children’s many activities. Martha took on the role of a school secretary...
Connie J. Stathes
Jul 26, 2024
STATHES, Constance J. “Connie”, age 73, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1951, to the late Peter J. and Ann M. (nee Thomas) Trohatos.
She graduated from Beavercreek High School, before continuing her education at Indiana University, where she graduated with her B.S. in Recreational Therapy. Following her education Connie returned...
Lynn Elaine Scherer
Jul 26, 2024
SCHERER, Lynn Elaine, age 64, of Washington Twp., passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. Lynn was born July 13, 1960, to the late Edward and Judith (Smith) Ireton.
Above all, Lynn loved her family. She married husband, Albert, 44 years ago. They raised Benjamin (Tzu), Carrie (Anthony), and Megan (Mike) and were blessed with grandchildren Zoey, Margaux, Maya, Elliott, and Audrey....
Mary A. Weimer
Jul 25, 2024
Mary A. Weimer of Kettering, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 25, 2024. Born April 17, 1952, she was the daughter of Jacob and Clara Cavanaugh Weimer.
Mary attended Holy Angels and St. Charles Borromeo grade school and Archbishop Alter High School. After graduation she completed studies at Sawyer College of Business then worked at Winters Bank in...
Hannah May
Jul 24, 2024
MAY, Hannah, age 86, passed away on July 24, 2024 in Fairborn, Ohio. Born on June 12, 1938, in West Liberty, Kentucky, Hannah spent most of her life enriching the community of Fairborn, where she also completed her education, graduating from Fairborn High School, class of 1956 and later graduating from Antioch University, Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Hannah retired as the Director...
Miguel D. Rodriguez
Jul 23, 2024
Rodriguez, Miguel D., age 40, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was born on January 22, 1984, to Miguel and Debby (Norris) Rodriguez, in Dayton, OH. Miguel graduated from Fairmont High School, class of 2002. He defiantly made himself known as “Spic” throughout his youth and was bootlegging by the age of 12. Soon after...
Michael R. Eckhart
Jul 23, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Robert Eckhart, a beloved husband, father, lawyer, and Ohio State football enthusiast. Michael, born in Dayton, Ohio in 1946, peacefully departed from this world on July 23, 2024.
Throughout his life, Michael shared enduring love and companionship with his devoted spouse, Jane (Probasco) Eckhart. They recently celebrated 53 years...
Marilyn Norris
Jul 22, 2024
NORRIS, Marilyn MacLardie (Murt) of Kettering, OH, age 94, passed away on July 22, 2024.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Leland V. Norris, Jr (Junior) in 2006, and her son, Craig Norris, in April 2024. She is survived by daughters Linda (Stuart) Petersen of Kettering and Patty (Bob) Baird of Bellbrook; son John “JD” Norris...
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