Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....

Albert Christian Rich
Feb 18, 2002
age 92, of Kettering passed away Monday, February 18, 2002. He graduated from Steele High School in 1927 and continued his education at Miami Jacobs and Ohio College in the field of business. Albert practiced accounting for many years and was the owner of A.C. Rich and Associates Inc. He was also enrolled as an agent for the IRS. Albert...

Thomas Carl Weitendorf
Feb 14, 2002
83, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2002 at Wood Glen Health Center following a prolonged illness. He was born in Cleveland, OH, in 1918, served as an Army officer during World War II and was employed by Ohio Bell Telephone Co. for 41 years. Thomas was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. He was preceded in death...

Sherry Ann Funderburg
Feb 13, 2002
age 52, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2002, and is now residing with Jesus. Sherry is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jack Funderburg; 3 sons, Todd and his wife Jo Funderburg, Larry and his wife, Stacey Payton and Brad and his wife, Nicole Funderburg; 2 daughters, Kelly and her husband, Daniel Wigg and Charlotte and her...