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

Emma H. Blake
Apr 16, 2002
, age 80, of Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2002. She was a registered nurse and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from State University of New York. Emma served as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army Nursing Corp. during World War II and acted as an interpreter for German P.O.W.'s. Preceded in death...

Alberta Louise Winger (Mcgrath)
Apr 16, 2002
WINGER, Alberta Louise (McGrath), age 89 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Kettering Memorial Hospital. She was born and raised in Burrville, TN, moving to Dayton in 1937. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Jennings Winger in 1990, parents, George Henry Glover McGrath and Lucetta Lucinda Goff of Burrville, TN, sisters Ruth Miller, Rama LaRue,...

Clarice ''Sam'' Hayre
Apr 15, 2002
HAYRE, Clarice, ''Sam'', age 92, of Kettering, passed away Monday, April 15, 2002. He attended Free Will Baptist Church. Clarice worked for McCalls for 45 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Thelma Hayre. Clarice is survived by a son and his wife, Donald and Marjorie Hayre of Texas; daughter and her husband, Dorothy and...

Geneva I. Scherman
Apr 10, 2002
, age 90 of Trotwood, died Wednesday, April 10, 2002. She was a member of Polk Grove United Church of Christ. Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. Scherman. She is survived by two sons; Frank M. ''Bud'' and wife, Betty of Clayton, OH and Terry and wife, Faith of Mooresville, NC; sister, Doris Hetzler of Ft....

Dennis ''Mac'' Mckinney
Apr 10, 2002
age 75, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born February 12, 1927 in North Carolina to Frank and Eddie McKinney. Dennis retired from NCR and Elano. He was proud to be a member of VFW 9927, American Legion post 675 and NCR twenty-five year club. Preceded in death by parents, and brothers,...

Luella W. Brown
Apr 9, 2002
BROWN, Luella, age 93, of Franklin, died April 9, 2002 ,at Towne Point Senior Living in Franklin, OH. She attended college at Ohio Wesleyan, Ohio State University and Wilmington College. Luella taught school for many years in the Ohio public school system in Franklin and Kettering. She and her husband were very active members of Christ United Methodist Church and...

James Nix Jr.
Apr 8, 2002
NIX, James, Jr., age 75 of Kettering, passed away Monday, April 8, 2002, at Southview Hospital. He served with the Merchant Marines during World War II and was a certified public accountant. James was a member of Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Mary Nix; his parents, James V. Nix, Sr. and Elise...

Rev. Dr., David S. Schuller
Apr 7, 2002
SCHULLER, Rev. Dr. David S., age 75, of Dayton, died Sunday, April 7, after a brief illness. Born June 8, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, he spent a lifetime involved in theological education. A 1945 graduate of Concordia Collegiate Institute in Bronxville, N.Y., he attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, where he received his Master of Sacred Theology degree in 1951...

Anna G. Alcorn
Apr 6, 2002
ALCORN, Anna G., age 69 of Centerville, died Saturday, April 6, 2002. She was a member of Heritage Presbyterian Church. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Alcorn. She is survived by five nieces and nephews; Norma Wilson, Patsy Farmer, Carol Sauer, Tony Garrett and Larry Garrett; great nephew, Jonathan Wilson. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, April...

Johanna ''Joan'' S. Snowden
Apr 6, 2002
Snowden, Johanna S. ''Joan'', age 78, of Maria-Joseph Nursing Home, died Saturday, April 6, 2002. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. Snowden, in 1986. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Ted Payne of Oakwood; son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Kathryn Snowden of Jasper, Indiana; 6 grandchildren, Jay Snowden; John, Stephen, Matthew, Susanne and David Payne. Memorial...

Martha (Martie) Elizabeth Hoffman
Apr 6, 2002
HOFFMAN, Martha E. (Martie) age 94, of Dayton, OH passed away Saturday, April 6, 2002 in Dayton. She was born, August 1, 1907 in Dayton, OH to the late Gertrude (Carr) and Robert Henderson. Also preceded in death by her husband, George M. Hoffman (married 1948), (died Oct. 5, 1986). A devoted mother and friend to many, Martie is survived...

Mary E. Mccallister
Apr 5, 2002
McCALLISTER, Mary E., age 98 of Kettering died, Friday, April 5, 2002 at Lincoln Park Manor. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mary was preceded in death by husband, L.S. ''Mac'' McCallister, her parents, George and Mary Emma Eckman, four siblings and a son-in-law, Robert E. Porter. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Porter; 3 grandsons,...

John Paul Slish
Apr 4, 2002
SLISH, John P., age 77 of Kettering, died, Thursday, April 4, 2002. He was a member and former deacon of Central Christian Church. John retired as owner and Chairman of the Board of Dayton Reliable Air Filter. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University, and was a Navy Veteran of WWII. John's memberships included, the Racquet Club, Oakwood Sister...

Mary Jude Lehnhoff
Apr 4, 2002
LEHNHOFF, Mary J. age 86, of Centerville, died April 4, 2002. She was a member of Church of the Ascension. Mary retired from Shillito's (currently known as Lazarus) after 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Lehnhoff in 1986, and her son, Richard ''Nick'' Lehnhoff in 1992. Mary is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sarah...

Arthur B. Price
Apr 2, 2002
, age 90, of Kettering, died April 2, 2002. He was the Vice President of Metropolitan Clothing Company and manager of the Metropolitan at Town and Country Shopping Center. Arthur was a founding member of Kettering Rotary, a member of Paul Harris Fellowship, Masonic Lodge - St. John #13, Trailsend Country Club, past President of High Twelve, Civil Air Patrol...

Elizabeth M. Hoy
Mar 31, 2002
,age 81 of Dayton, died March 31, 2002, Easter Sunday. She was a charter member of the Centerville Historical Society and co-founder of the Historic Preservation District. Elizabeth belonged to the Garden Club and the Dayton Bach Society. She served as an Elder with the Southminster Presbyterian Church, and was also a member of the Ohio Women's Republican Party. The...

Frederick Carl Setzer
Mar 31, 2002
SETZER, Sr. Fred C. ,age 87 of Kettering, Ohio died Sunday, March 31, 2002. He was a member of Dayton Country Club, Dayton Bicycle Club, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Fred founded Chapel Electric in 1946. Preceded in death by wife Dora in 1987. Survived by wife, Marian (Bergeron) Setzer; son, Fred Setzer Jr. (Jane) of Kettering; daughter, Charlene Setzer...

Edwin Jay Speh Jr.
Mar 31, 2002
SPEH, Edwin J. age 86 of Centerville, Ohio, died March 31, 2002. He worked for Lear Siegler Inc., as a contract administrator. Edwin was an avid golfer. He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and received his engineering degree from Case Western Reserve College Cleveland, Ohio. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara Speh in 1988; sister, Gretchen Penny; daughter-in-law, Michele...

Anne Marie Idell-Washburn
Mar 30, 2002
age 72, formerly of Kettering, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 3, 2002. Anne Marie was a founding member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. Preceded in death by her 1st husband, William J. Idell, her sister, Margaret Roche and her parents Daniel and Anna Roche. Survived by her husband, Carl Washburn; 5 daughters, Susan and her husband, Jon Friedmann of Dayton,...

Geraldine E. Orf
Mar 28, 2002
ORF, Geraldine E., age 74, of Kettering, died Thursday, March 28, 2002, at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her son, David in 1997. Gerre is survived by her sons, Daniel of Annandale, VA and Chris (Lisa) of Kettering; daughter, Sandy of Kettering; 3 grandchildren, Rachel, Michael and Casey. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 12:30...