Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Joseph Michael Gibson
Jun 8, 2023
GIBSON, Joseph Michael, age 36, of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Joseph was born in Dayton, OH on December 16, 1986 to Faye M. Gibson and Bridget Darbyshire.
He managed HVAC installation for 5 Star Home Services. Joseph was a true gearhead who loved his Monte Carlo and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
He was...
Jean Ann Hartley
Jun 6, 2023
HARTLEY, Jean Ann (Culler), age 90, of Centerville, OH, formerly of Ravenna, OH passed away on June 6, 2023, with her family at her side.
Jean was born in Ravenna on September 24, 1932 to the late James and Hallie (Eidson) Culler. A 1950 graduate of Ravenna High School, she began working at the First Savings Bank &...
Alan Lee Edmonson
Jun 5, 2023
Dr. Alan Lee Edmonson, 87, of Kettering, died peacefully at the Randall Residence of Centerville on Monday morning, June 5, 2023.
Born on November 21, 1935 in Dayton, the son of Roger Wendell Edmonson and Elinor Jane Kuhner Edmonson.
Alan was raised in Oakwood, where he met his future wife, Pattie, and graduated from Oakwood High School...
Brett Alexandria Bartlett
Jun 5, 2023
BARTLETT, Brett, age 24 of Kettering, OH, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. Brett was the biggest cheerleader you may or may not have had the pleasure of getting to know. She was always positive and supportive of friends and family, especially of anyone in the arts. Brett had a favorite art form in spoken word and a habit...
Beverly "Bev" A. Pendergast
Jun 3, 2023
PENDERGAST, Beverly Sprague, age 90, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully June 3, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton.
Beverly was born May 5, 1933, in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Richard and Ethel Sprague, of Warwick, RI. She was an accomplished student and a graduate of Gorton High School in Warwick, RI. She received her RN certificate from...
Charles Eugene (Gene) Hayden
Jun 2, 2023
HAYDEN, Charles Eugene (Gene) of Asheville, NC, formerly of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023, at the age of 88.
Gene was born in Bremen, OH, on June 10, 1934, to Arietta Mae Smith Hayden and Charles Elmer Hayden. He attended Ohio University where he was a member and VP of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity,...
Robert H. Shields
Jun 2, 2023
SHIELDS, Robert, age 88, of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 1, 1934, in Monroe County, TN to the late John Henry and Ida Mae (McLemore) Shields. He grew up on his family farm in TN with his 7 brothers and sisters. At the...
Austin Korosei
Jun 1, 2023
KOROSEI, Austin, age 29, of Kettering, passed away June 1, 2023. He was born August 27, 1993 in Dayton, Ohio; the son of Timothy and Julie (King) Korosei. Austin is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Sylvia Korosei; granddad, Carl King, Jr.; grandpa, Ed Alexander; and uncle, Ken Korosei. He is survived by his parents, sister, Callie;...
David Alan Hillard
May 30, 2023
HILLARD, David Alan, age 76, formerly of Wilmington, OH, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. David was born on Valentine's Day in 1947 to Velma (Whitt) and Claude Hillard. He graduated from Clinton-Massie High School where he was a standout athlete in both baseball and basketball. David served in the Marine Corps before earning his...
Mary Pat Rahilly
May 30, 2023
RAHILLY, Mary Pat, age 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Columbus, OH. She was born November 15, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN to Donald William and Dorothy Elizabeth (Russel) Rahilly.
She was a proud resident of Centerville, OH, and graduated from Watertown High School, followed by South Dakota State with a B.S. in Pharmacy. Mary...
Thomas Mark Patterson
May 29, 2023
PATTERSON, Thomas Mark, age 69, of Washington Twp., passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. Thomas was born to Robert L. and Correne C. (Rockhill) Patterson on May 4, 1954, in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from Fairmont West in 1972. Thomas attended The Ohio State University and graduated from the University of South Florida with a Marine Biology degree in...
Ruth Marie Stalvey
May 29, 2023
STALVEY, Ruth Marie, age 94, of Bellbrook, OH, formerly Gray Station, TN, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. Ruth was born on April 4, 1929 in Wyandotte, MI to the late Henry and Marie (Heiman) Bohm. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, MI and attended Ascension Catholic Church. She loved gardening, square dancing, and playing Bridge. Ruth...
Thomas Edgar Kendall
May 28, 2023
KENDALL, Thomas Edgar, "Tom", age 86, of Oakwood, passed away Sunday May 28th, 2023. He was born in Beckley West Virginia on October 14, 1936 to George and Lucie (Raines) Kendall and moved to Oak Hill at age 5. He was formerly the vice president of Mike-Sells Potato Chip Company and prior to that vice president of Dayton Coca Cola...
Doris "Dot" Adele Dodsworth
May 27, 2023
DODSWORTH, Doris "Dot" Adele, (nee Shepard) was born June 8, 1923 to the late Dr. Raymond Gordon and Anne Elizabeth (Jung) Shepard in Springfield, Ohio. After graduating from Catholic Central High School, she attended nursing school. At the conclusion of the war, she married childhood sweethart Walter Lacon Dodsworth on November 10, 1945. After Walter's discharge from the Navy They...
Vermilda Rose Janning
May 26, 2023
JANNING, Vermilda Rose, age 82, of Newport, KY, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Vermilda was born on January 14, 1941 to the late Rose & Gilbert Wessendorf, in Dayton. She had a passion for ceramics, and started a business called VJ’s ceramics. Vermilda loved the outdoors, Florida Sunshine, Gardening, playing the Piano, and traveling....
Dreama June Cox
May 26, 2023
COX, Dreama June, age 75, of Franklin, OH, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. Dreama was born on June 6, 1947 to the late Clarence and Macil (Cales) Ward. She attended Dixie Highway Christian Center and was a lifelong care giver. Dreama is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; son, Rex; and parents. She is survived by her...
Thomas O. Mills
May 22, 2023
MILLS, Thomas O., age 80, of Kettering, went to be with the Lord May 22, 2023. He was born October 5, 1942 in Piqua, Ohio. Thomas is preceded in death by his mom, Lola. He is survived by children, Timothy Scott (Peggy) Mills, Ronda Jean (Larry) Potter, and Christopher John (Jennifer Dawn) Mills; significant other, Darleen Mills; grandchildren, Jamie (Chad)...
Stephen McKinley Donisi
May 22, 2023
DONISI, Stephen McKinley, age 86, of Centerville, passed away on May 22, 2023. Steve was born in Dayton, OH on November 22, 1936 to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Free) Donisi.
After Graduating from Fairview High School in Dayton, Steve was able to attend The Ohio State University where his fondest memories were of the days he studied science...
Thomas Lee Weller
May 19, 2023
WELLER, Thomas Lee, age 82, of Centerville, OH peacefully passed at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, May 19, 2023. Tom was born on April 26, 1941, to the late Everett Thomas and Katie (nee O’Bannon) Weller of Dayton, OH. He grew up on the Weller family farm in Miami Township and graduated from Miamisburg High School in...
Charles Alan Phillips
May 17, 2023
Charles A. Phillips
Cap
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Alan Phillips. What most people will remember about “Cap” is he was loyal, hardworking, would do anything for you and was an all-around good person. Cap was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and special grandpa.
Cap, age 84,...