Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Gladys H. Smith

Gladys H. Smith

Mar 10, 2002

SMITH, Gladys H. ,of Oakwood, died Sunday, March 10, 2002. She was a member of the Dayton Women's Club and a life-time member of the First Lutheran Church. For several years, Gladys worked in the Aid to Dependent Children Program as a caseworker. She transferred to the Aid to the Blind until 1951. In 1968, she was appointed supervisor of...

Vinie Astrid Jones   (Alfson)

Vinie Astrid Jones (Alfson)

Mar 9, 2002

JONES, Vinie Alfson age 89 of Kettering died on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Axel R. Jones in 1975, and her grandson, Dr. Gregory Reichel of Toledo, Ohio in 1995. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law; Diane and Roland Reichel of Kettering, Ohio, Kathleen and...

Robert Marsh Kowaski

Robert Marsh Kowaski

Mar 7, 2002

age 82 of Kettering, died March 7, 2002. He was an avid golfer and longtime member of Community Golf Course. Robert was a graduate of Stivers High School and retired from Ford Aerospace after many years of service. Preceded in death by parents Frank and Thelma Kowaski. Survived by his wife, of 55 years Rita Kowaski; daughter , Mary Ann...

Paul F. Russell

Paul F. Russell

Mar 7, 2002

age 72, of Clinton, TN, formerly of Dayton, OH, moved from his body to his glorious home in heaven, March 7, 2002, at Hospice of Dayton. Paul worked for Premier Rubber Mfg. for 30 years and Our Lady of Rosary for 10 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sampson and Myrtle Russell; 4 brothers, Burton, Cecil, Shirley...

Alonzo Vernon Hayre

Alonzo Vernon Hayre

Mar 6, 2002

age 89 of Dayton, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002. He was a member of Far Hills Community Church (formerly Far Hills Baptist Church). Alonzo retired from McCall Corporation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie in 1998. Alonzo is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Clay & Rosemary Hayre. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002...

Pearl Edna Jerome

Pearl Edna Jerome

Mar 6, 2002

age 98, of Alpha, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002. Pearl and her husband moved to Alpha from Omaha, NE, in 1991. She was preceded in death in 1992 by her husband, Clifford D. Jerome. Pearl is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Sally Jerome of Alpha, OH; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held...

Philip Richard Musial

Philip Richard Musial

Mar 5, 2002

age 55 of Oakwood, died March 5, 2002. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Dayton Polish Club, and the Holy Angels Church. Philip retired after 30 years as a controller at Delphi Chassi and was currently working as a controller at Electra Form. Preceded in death by his brother Henry Musial; parents, Joseph and Gertrude Musial. Survived by...

Lois W. Zizert

Lois W. Zizert

Mar 4, 2002

ZIZERT, Lois (Wilson), age 94, of Centerville, passed away Monday, March 4, 2002. Born in 1908, Lois was descended from the pioneer families of Wilson and Pine in the Centerville-Washington Township area. She graduated from Steele High School and the University of Cincinnati. Lois was an elementary school teacher who had taught in Dayton, Centerville, Beavercreek and Dayton Beach, FL,...

Ann J. Wooley

Ann J. Wooley

Mar 2, 2002

of Springboro, died Saturday, March 2, 2002. Ann retired in 1981 after 23 years at Monsanto Corp. Preceded in 1977 by her husband, Walter E. Wooley; and son, Larry Wooley in 1999. Survived by son, Gary Wooley of Springboro; daughter, Judy and her husband, Don Savino of West Chester, OH; 3 grandchildren, Mike, Lisa, and Brian; 3 great grandchildren, Courtney,...

Bonnie Faye Graham

Bonnie Faye Graham

Mar 1, 2002

age 82, of Farmland, IN, died Friday, March 1, 2002. Bonnie was a member of Far Hills Baptist Church. She was also a past matron of the Dayton Victory Chapter #594, O.E.S., Dayton and a member of Farmland Chapter #95 of Farmland, IN. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Louis M. Graham, Sr., in 1982. She is survived...

Harriet A. Cooper

Harriet A. Cooper

Feb 26, 2002

(nee Loose), age 89, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002. She was a lifetime Baptist and a devoted homemaker and mother. Preceded in death in 1979 by her husband, Charles David Cooper. Survived by her son, David Cooper of Kettering; daughter, Lorrie Cooper of Chicago; grandson, Chad (Vicki) Cooper of Dayton; granddaughter, Carrie (Aaron) Dingus of Xenia; and...

Myra Joyce Springer

Myra Joyce Springer

Feb 26, 2002

89, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002. She was a cashier at Culp's Cafeteria. Preceded in death by her husband,Kenneth; sister, Mayme Morris; and 3 brothers, Calvin Harmon, Alvah Harmon and Woody Hickerson. Survived by her 2 sons, Wayne Springer and his wife, Linda, of Kettering and Richard Springer and his wife, Saundra, of Beavercreek; 2 daughters, Judy...

Tatia A. Chapin

Tatia A. Chapin

Feb 24, 2002

age 24, of Miamisburg, died, Sunday, February 24, 2002. She is the child of Sharon K. Bush and Donald C. Chapin. Tatia is survived by 2 sisters, Monique Kahkonen (Martti) of Miamisburg and Carita Del Valle of Los Angeles, CA; 3 brothers, Kenneth Chapin (Dawn) of Fort Worth, TX, Michael Owens of Miamisburg and Todd Chapin of Columbus. Memorial services...

Helen Rae White

Helen Rae White

Feb 24, 2002

WHITE, Helen Rae, age 83 of Centerville, died Sunday, February 24, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde W. White in 1989. Helen is survived by her 2 sons, Michael T. White, his wife Darlene and their daughter, Whitney White of Greenwood, IN, and Donald J. Mann of Dayton; 2 brothers, Lee and Perry Raines of KY,...

Edith Louise Mansfield

Edith Louise Mansfield

Feb 23, 2002

age 90 of Dayton, died Saturday, February 23, 2002. Edith graduated from Miami University in 1954 and did graduate work at the University of Dayton. She taught school for 34 years with 27 of those years in the Kettering Schools. Edith was a member of Kettering Senior Citizens, Burrow of Dayton and the Belmont Eastern Star. Preceded in death by...

Dorothy S. Bull

Dorothy S. Bull

Feb 23, 2002

BULL, Dorothy S. age, 81 of Centerville, formerly of Birmingham, MI died Saturday, February 23, 2002. She graduated with honors from Baldwin High School. Dorothy was a lifetime member of St. James Episcopal Church in Birmingham, MI. She was active in St. Martha's Guild, Manager of the Opportunity Shop and a long time volunteer at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in...

Dorothy S. Bull

Dorothy S. Bull

Feb 23, 2002

BULL, Dorothy S. age, 81 of Centerville, formerly of Birmingham, MI died Saturday, February 23, 2002. She graduated with honors from Baldwin High School. Dorothy was a lifetime member of St. James Episcopal Church in Birmingham, MI. She was active in St. Martha's Guild, Manager of the Opportunity Shop and a long time volunteer at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in...

Donald Eugene Allen

Donald Eugene Allen

Feb 23, 2002

ALLEN, Donald E., age 52 of Dayton, died Saturday, February 23, 2002. He was a member of Eagles Lodge #321 (Beavercreek), the Farm Bureau Association, Home Builders Association and the Better Business Bureau. Donald was the owner for the past 25 years of Allen Home Improvement, where Mr. Allen ran an honest and dedicated business. Mr. Allen would like to...

Elizabeth C.  ''Betty'' Maher

Elizabeth C. ''Betty'' Maher

Feb 23, 2002

MAHER, Elizabeth C. ''Betty'' age 77, of Kettering died Saturday, February 23, 2002. She was a 1946 graduate of Denison University and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Betty was a longtime member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Alter Guild at St. Paul's. She also founded the The Hamlets in Dayton. Betty is preceded in death by...

Irma Jean Fleck

Irma Jean Fleck

Feb 20, 2002

age 66 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2002. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. Irma was a member of Church of the Ascension and a former member of St. Anthony Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Urban and Clara Fleck; 3 sisters, Virginia Krug, Eileen Schiebrel and Doris Fleck; and a brother, Harold Fleck....