Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

David "Larry" Wilson Sr.

David "Larry" Wilson Sr.

Apr 17, 2023

WILSON SR., David “Larry”, age 85, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. Larry was born on January 13, 1938, to the late Roscoe and Jessamine Wilson in Centerville, OH. He was proud to be a lifelong Centerville resident as he also graduated from Centerville high school, class of 1956. After his graduation Larry served his country...

Donald W. Baldwin

Donald W. Baldwin

Apr 17, 2023

BALDWIN, Donald W., May 18.1929 - April 17. 2023.  Born in Danville, VA. He was the son of Robert J. and Sabra R. Baldwin. Donald is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan (Jody) Bolling Baldwin; son, Alan H. Baldwin and daughter, Elizabeth B. Chryst.  His eldest son, Winston M. Baldwin, preceded him in death.  He is also survived by his...

1st Lt. Jeanette Amelia "Jan" (Nichols) Middlebrooks

1st Lt. Jeanette Amelia "Jan" (Nichols) Middlebrooks

Apr 16, 2023

MIDDLEBROOKS, 1st Lt. Jeanette Amelia, “Jan” (Nichols), age 93, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023.  She was born on September 13, 1929 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Hanford and Helen Nichols.  She grew up in Bridgeport and at her family’s farm in Colebrook, CT.  She graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport in 1947, and became...

Mary A. Johns

Mary A. Johns

Apr 16, 2023

 

JOHNS, Mary (Brown), age 83 of Towson, MD passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023.  Mary was born in Baltimore, MD in 1939 to Howard and Katherine Brown.  She was a graduate of Patterson High School in Baltimore and received her BS in Nursing from Lutheran Hospital in Baltimore.  She later received a BS in Psychology from Johns Hopkins...

Daniel Colon Alfaro

Daniel Colon Alfaro

Apr 15, 2023

 

ALFARO, Daniel Colon passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Born on April 20,1981 in Dayton, Ohio, Daniel was a courageous heart, a well-loved and now dearly missed son, grandson, brother, nephew, and uncle. Throughout his life's journey he collected many well-appreciated friends and mentors. Daniel was a proud University of Dayton 2007 graduate and a highly respected BBQ...

Denise  Gay Brex (Dibley)

Denise Gay Brex (Dibley)

Apr 15, 2023

BREX, Denise Gay (Dibley), passed away April 15, 2023 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 21, 1956 to the late George and Lavon (Spitler) Dibley.

Denise graduated from Fairview High School in 1974 where she was a majorette.

She was employed with Ohio Bell, where she met her husband, Bill. She continued to...

Corinne Kissell

Corinne Kissell

Apr 7, 2023

KISSELL, Corinne, better known as “Corky”, passed away suddenly on April 7, 2023. Corky was born in Dayton, OH in 1955 to the late Albert and Rosemary Stankat. She was a graduate of Bellmont High School class of 1973, and was a graduate of Ohio Institute of Photography class of 1987.

Corky met the love of her life when she met...

Selam Eyob Kidane

Selam Eyob Kidane

Apr 7, 2023

Selam Kidane was born January 1, 1990, in Eritrea in a town called May Men. Selam passed away on April 7, around noon time at the Dayton Hospice place, after a short brief stay.

She died at a younger age of 33 years old, and she is survived by her husband Eyob Araya Amberas, her sons Nahom 12 years old, Ethan...

Marjorie A. "Margie" Gudorf

Marjorie A. "Margie" Gudorf

Apr 5, 2023

GUDORF, Marjorie A “Margie”, age 92 of Dayton, Ohio passed away April 5, 2023, at Stoney Ridge Senior Living with her daughters and other family by her side. She was born on April 13, 1930, the daughter of Paul and Laura (Hoover) Frazee. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, of 63 years; parents Paul and Laura; brothers,...

Dr. L. Joseph Rubino, Iii

Dr. L. Joseph Rubino, Iii

Apr 5, 2023

Dr. L. Joseph Rubino III, age 52, passed away April 5th, 2023 surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Leslie; 4 children, Caroline, Julia, Elizabeth and Joe; parents, Lou and Catherine Rubino; 4 siblings, David (Laura) Rubino, Evelyn (Sean) Butler, Maggie (Tom) Pilkington and Mary (Read) Wall; father-in-law, Mario Lombardo;...

Corina Leal Mosher

Corina Leal Mosher

Apr 4, 2023

MOSHER, Corina, age 59, of Oakwood, formerly Bellbrook, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born June 30, 1963 in Findlay, Ohio; the daughter of José Ricardo and Ofelia Josefina Leal. Corina is preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, John; children, Andrew (Kameron)...

James Robert "Bob" Thompson

James Robert "Bob" Thompson

Apr 3, 2023

THOMPSON, Bob, age 67, of Springboro, passed away April 3, 2023. He was born August 24, 1955 in Lexington, Kentucky; the son of James Robert and Helen Dees Thompson. Bob is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Bonnie (Singer) Thompson; daughter, Corry Thompson; son, Jon Thompson; mother, Dees; and numerous...

Robert William Wade, Jr.

Robert William Wade, Jr.

Apr 1, 2023

WADE, Jr., Robert William, age 81, of Centerville formerly of Kettering passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. 

Robert was born on December 19, 1941 in Dayton, OH to Robert William, Sr. and Gertrude (Leece) Wade. He served in the Army during Vietnam and here at home was known as the jack of all trades. Robert attended Marshall Road Church of God...

Gretakae Darlene Northern

Gretakae Darlene Northern

Mar 31, 2023

NORTHERN, Gretakae Darlene, age 54, of Kettering, OH, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Gretakae was born to Grant D. and Janice D. (Nash) Bottomley on November 18, 1968 in Columbia, MO. She graduated from Westminster High School in Westminster, CO. Gretakae liked traveling to the beach, her career, and most of all,...

Joy Astrid Martin  Shin

Joy Astrid Martin Shin

Mar 29, 2023

SHIN, Joy Astrid Martin, 86, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Miami Valley South Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. A good and faithful servant, Joy was surrounded by her loved ones as she moved on to life eternal.

Joy was born in 1936 in Chicago, Illinois as the youngest daughter of Salvation Army officers Thomas Herbert Martin and Edythe (Somers...

Alita Louise Keyer

Alita Louise Keyer

Mar 28, 2023

KEYER, Alita Louise, age 75, of Trotwood, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center, Moraine. Alita was born on August 20, 1947 in Dayton, OH to Louis and Audrey (Lechner) Keyer. She graduated from Trotwood Madison High School in 1965. Alita worked in payroll for both Royal Crest Dairy and Friendship Village where she retired...

Jessica Hallie Kirshner

Jessica Hallie Kirshner

Mar 28, 2023

KIRSHNER, Jessica Hallie passed away at the age of 27 years old on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, and cousin. She is survived by her parents Jeff and Renee (Franklin) Kirshner; her grandparents Dan Franklin, the late Ruth Franklin, the late Annette Kirshner, David and Janis Kirshner; her aunts and uncles Teri and the...

Robin Hart Weckel

Robin Hart Weckel

Mar 28, 2023

WECKEL, Robin Hart, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was born December 17, 1971. Robin attended Stewart Home School in Frankfort, KY and was a 1993 graduate of Colerain High School in Cincinnati. Robin enjoyed her time working for Goodwill Industries. She loved cats and volunteered with SICSA and the ASPCA. 

Robin is survived by her mother, Pamela Pease Harris,...

Mike Fain

Mike Fain

Mar 27, 2023

FAIN, Mike, age 76, of Centerville, OH, distinguished retired judge of the Second District Court of Appeals and beloved husband and father, died on March 27, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Mike was born in Miami, FL on July 15, 1946 to James Edward and Laura (Bennett) Fain. He lived in several states while obtaining his education and during his...

Joseph "Joe" Williams

Joseph "Joe" Williams

Mar 26, 2023

WILLIAMS, Joseph “Joe” passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the age of 66. A lifelong Daytonian, Joe will be remembered for his kindness, intellect, and conviviality. His imagination and sense of humor were gifts he generously shared with his many friends - young and old, near and far. Joe is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tracy...