Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Evelyn Rose Bernat

Evelyn Rose Bernat

Apr 17, 2001

(Nault), age 78, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2001. She was born in Worcester MA where she lived for 32 years before moving to Kettering. Evelyn was employed by Lazarus Dept. Store for 25 years. She was a member of Ascension Church since 1958, Rike's 20 year Club, Charles Lathrem Senior Center, a counselor for Medicare Senior Network,...

Andrew Elmer Pennington

Andrew Elmer Pennington

Apr 15, 2001

age 80 of Bellbrook, died Sunday, April 15, 2001. He was employed at Harris Seybold until 1974 and was a member of the Alpha Lodge #729 F&AM. Andrew's greatest joy was his family and friends and he will be missed greatly. He is very much loved by his wife of 58 years, Fairy Ward Pennington. Survived by 2 daughters, Pam...

Clifford Merlin Downs

Clifford Merlin Downs

Apr 14, 2001

age 77 of Dayton, died Saturday, April 14, 2001. He retired from NCR and General Motors and was a member of Fairhaven Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Member of the NCR 25 year club. Preceded in death by his brother, Gordon. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Gretchen; a daughter, Gloria Wetz and her husband Neil of South Carolina;...

Mable Tanner Hummon

Mable Tanner Hummon

Apr 13, 2001

age 96 of Oakwood, died Friday, April 13, 2001. Mrs. Hummon was the widow of J. Mack Hummon, former Oakwood teacher, administrator, coach and popular Miami Valley sports figure. She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia and graduated from Wittenberg University in 1926, moving to Oakwood as a young bride in 1927. Mable was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal...

Ruth Elizabeth Diller

Ruth Elizabeth Diller

Apr 12, 2001

age 83, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001 at Kettering Medical Center. She worked in accounting at Wright Field and DESC. Ruth was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, DESC 25 Year Club, NARFE, ABWA , the Miami Valley Ohio Chapter of the Goebel Collectors Club and a charter member of the M.I. Hummel Club. Preceded in...

Vernon L. Allen

Vernon L. Allen

Apr 11, 2001

age 68 of Lady Lake, Florida, formerly of Centerville, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001 in Ocala, Florida. He retired as Plant Engineer for Chrysler Corp. after 20 years and was an avid golfer. Vernon was a member of Centerville United Methodist Church, former member of Rock Moriah Masonic Lodge in Centerville and active with the Villages Old Fellows Golf Club....

Dick Edward Tullis

Dick Edward Tullis

Apr 11, 2001

of Dayton, died April 11, 2001, at the age of 83. He was the son of the late King and Ethel Tullis. Mr. Tullis was a member of the Southern Hills United Methodist Church, and up to the time of his death served on the Building Committee which oversaw the recent renovation of the church. A native of Dayton, Mr....

Robert C. Mcmurtrey

Robert C. Mcmurtrey

Apr 9, 2001

age 82 of Kettering, died Monday, April 9, 2001. He was a 1936 graduate of Cayuga Indiana High School and an Army veteran of WWII. Robert was the Deputy Director of Storage and Transportation Division, Defense Electronic Supply Center at the time of his retirement in 1977. He was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church where he was an elder,...

Thelma Hayre

Thelma Hayre

Apr 7, 2001

age 68 of Kettering, died Saturday, April 7, 2001. She worked for General Motors until her retirement. Preceded in death by her mother and father; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by her husband, Clarice; a son, Randy Ayers of Kettering; 4 sisters, Carrie Rutherford of LaFollette, TN, Shirley Titus of Baltimore, MD, Betty Coons of Asheville, NC and Annie...

Margaret R. Monnin

Margaret R. Monnin

Apr 7, 2001

age 83 of Oakwood, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2001. She was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church for over 46 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Vernon C. Monnin, a sister and 2 brothers. Survived by 4 children, Sharon and Clem Lokai, Linda and Denis Koesters, Don and Connie Monnin, and Becky...

Alma Lillian Larsen

Alma Lillian Larsen

Apr 6, 2001

age 84 of Kettering, died Friday, April 6, 2001. She was a Contracting Officer at DESC until her retirement. Survived by a sister, Alice Leonard; a niece, Sherri (Dan) Zahorian; a great niece, Elizabeth Zahorian; a great nephew, John Zahorian; and a cousin, Martha Lunde. The family has arranged for private services. Service: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US...

Marcus J. Freese, M.D.

Marcus J. Freese, M.D.

Apr 4, 2001

age 69 of Kettering, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001. He graduated from Steubenville High School in 1949, Ohio State University in 1953 and the Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1957. Dr. Freese was a Lieutenant with the U.S. Navy, serving as a Medical Officer at the U.S. Naval Station in San Diego, CA and also served in the...

Charles P. Dissinger

Charles P. Dissinger

Apr 2, 2001

age 86, of Dayton, passed away Monday, April 2, 2001. He graduated from Steele High School and Miami University. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army as Administrative NCO and played football for the armed services in Holland. Charles retired from NCR as Department Head after 35 years of service and from National City Bank after 18...

Pamela K. Gray

Pamela K. Gray

Apr 1, 2001

of Dayton, died Sunday, April 1, 2001. She was a Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae of DePauw University, a member of Four Seasons Garden Club, Westminster Presbyterian Church and Dayton Country Club, an active volunteer with Challenge Aspen and co-founder of the family business, Gray America Corp., since November 1978. Survived by her husband, John C. Gray; a son, J Christopher...

Donald D. Mcintosh

Donald D. Mcintosh

Mar 30, 2001

age 75 of Dayton, died March 30, 2001. Born on February 1, 1926 to Mary and Asa McIntosh (deceased). He was a veteran of World War II, U. S. Postal Service carrier for 39 years and a honorary member of the Eintracht Singing Society. He was married for 49 years to Betty A. McIntosh (deceased). Survived by 2 brothers: Thomas...

Mark E. Waters

Mark E. Waters

Mar 30, 2001

age 33 of Springboro, died March 30, 2001. He was a graduate of Miamisburg High School in 1985. Mark was a member of Tri State Mopar, Harley Owners Group, Moose #1645, Moose Riders #1645, an avid hobbyist of Muscle Cars and Harley Davidsons. He was the General Manager of Dave Dennis Chrysler Jeep in Beavercreek and involved with the auto...

Naomi W. Clagett

Naomi W. Clagett

Mar 29, 2001

age 91, passed away on March 29, 2001 in Boca Raton, Florida. Born in Arcanum, Ohio on September 9, 1909 to Loren C. and Maude (Bridenbaugh) Norris. She was married to the late Elmer G. Clagett in 1955 and resided in Dayton until 1999. In 1937, she began a career at Rike's, starting in Hosiery and retiring in 1971 after...

Mary Russ

Mary Russ

Mar 29, 2001

of Kettering, died on Thursday, March 29, 2001 at her home. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, Kettering & Suburban Seniors, CIL, City of Dayton 20 Year Club, and the Sigma Beta Sorority. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Russ. Survived by 3 cousins, Judy Frech, Richard Shott and Becky Roco; and several nieces and nephews. A...

Phillip Marlow Mantia

Phillip Marlow Mantia

Mar 28, 2001

age 53, passed away in Atlanta, GA on March 28, 2001. He attended Fairmont East High School and was an avid sports enthusiast all of his life. Preceded in death by his wife, Susan Mattingly Mantia on May 28, 1977 and his father, Michael J. Mantia Sr., April 20, 1996. Survived by a son, David P. Mantia and his wife...

Elmer Edgar Pugh

Elmer Edgar Pugh

Mar 25, 2001

age 83, of Oakwood, died Sunday, March 25, 2001. He served in the Navy during World War II. Elmer was a member and a deacon of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was Inventory Control Manager for Delco Products for 20 years until he became Sales Manager for Lorenz Publishing, retiring in 1982 after 27 years there, and he also worked for...