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

Dorothy Ada Tunney
Dec 13, 2000
age 94 of the Joseph Bernadine Residence at St. Leonard's, Centerville, died on December 13, 2000 at Bethany Lutheran Village after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, in 1972. She is survived by 2 sons and daughters-in-law, James L. Tunney, Jr. and Paula of Spring Valley and Thomas A. Tunney and Jewell of Centerville;...

Dorothy A. Tunney
Dec 13, 2000
age 94 of the Joseph Bernadine Residence at St. Leonard's, Centerville, died on December 13, 2000 at Bethany Lutheran Village after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, in 1972. She is survived by 2 sons and daughters-in-law, James L. Tunney, Jr. and Paula of Spring Valley and Thomas A. Tunney and Jewell of Centerville;...

Robert E. Fecke
Dec 11, 2000
age 70 of Kettering, passed away December 11, 2000 at Oakcreek Terrace after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. He retired from General Motors and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Born, January, 1930 he was the son of Cress and Katherine Fecke. Bob is survived by Anita, his wife of 39 years; a son, Tom Fecke;...

Delia Catherine Woomer
Dec 10, 2000
WOOMER, Delia C. (Shoenfelt) Markel, age 96, of Centerville, died Sunday, December 10, 2000. Survived by a son, John M. Markel, Jr. and wife, Margaret of Monroeville, PA; a daughter, Della M. Tyrrell of Centerville; 4 grandsons, John Markel III, William Markel and James Markel of Pittsburgh, PA and Robert L. Tyrrell, M.D. and Sandra Tyrrell of Kettering; and 8...

Chad Eric Hamilton
Dec 10, 2000
age 22 of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2000 at Miami Valley Hospital. He graduated from Cypress Creek High School in Orlando, FL., where he played lacrosse, basketball and football, and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was currently attending Sinclair Community College where he was a member of the golf team in 1998....

Robert Bruce Brumfield, Jr.
Dec 9, 2000
age 49, of Centerville, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000. Robert graduated from Springfield South High School and worked for 30 years for Ameritech. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers for 30 years also. Survived by his wife of 12 years, Pamela and parents, Robert and Betty Brumfield; children, Michael and wife Cyndi of Springfield and Craig of Louisville;...

Betty Jean ''Sue'' Mickey
Dec 8, 2000
age 77 of Kettering, Ohio, passed away Dec. 8, 2000 unexpectedly at Southview Hospital. She was born in Akron, Ohio on Jan. 4, 1923 and preceded in death by parents George William and Ann Marie Sweesy and brother George Sweesy. She retired from Capital Cleaners after 26 years. Survived by 2 children, Tamara Wilson and husband Joel of Kettering ,...

Robert Charles Aschenbrenner
Dec 8, 2000
age 58, died Dec. 8, 2000. Robert graduated from Seton Hall University in 1965. He was employed with NCR for 34 years and was a member of St. Leonards Community. Survived by wife, Barbara; daughter, Mrs. Nancy Castle and husband Andrew of Columbus; 2 sons, Michael of Kettering and David of Burton, OH; granddaughter, Meryl Lynne Castle; 3 brothers, Frank,...

Charles ''Tony'' E. Sparks
Dec 7, 2000
age 80 of Kettering, passed away on Thur., December 7, 2000 at Bethany Lutheran Village. He was an Army veteran of WWII who served in the European Theater. Charles retired from Chrysler Airtemp after 20 years. He was a member of the New Apostolic Church and VFW Post 2800. Preceded in death by his wife, Lottie; a stepson, Lothar Hauptstueck;...

John P. Dodge
Dec 6, 2000
age 50 of Bellbrook, died Wed., December 6, 2000. He was a salesman for the Internet Provider, Globel Crossing. Survived by his wife, Berdeta L. Dodge; a brother, Pete L. (Peggy) Dodge of Jamestown, OH; 1 sister, Diane (Bill) Abel of Xenia; father, Carl L. Dodge of Bellbrook; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00...

Betty Mae Combs
Dec 5, 2000
COMBS, Betty Mae, age 71, of Kettering, passed on quietly with her family by her side on December 5, 2000. She was born in Galeton, CO on July 7, 1929. Preceded in death by a brother and a sister-in-law, James and Ann Nazarenus and a brother-in-law, Lee Cochran. Betty retired from Kettering City Schools Food Service at J. E. Prass...

Arlie Music
Dec 3, 2000
age 85 of Dayton, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000. He was a member of the Centerville Church of Christ. He retired from General Motors after more than 28 years of service. Arlie served in the Army during WWII. Preceded in death by his wife, Opal (Stanaford) on December 25, 1998; brother, Clyde Music, and sister Marie Wells. Survived by daughter,...

Joseph S. Balling, Jr.
Nov 30, 2000
age 60, of Dayton, died unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000. He was a graduate of Fairview High in '58 and The Ohio State University in '63. Joe was a member of Emmanuel Catholic Church and retired from General Motors. He played third base for the Philadelphia Phillies ''AA'' baseball team and for many years coached FKAL Little League. Survived by...

Mary Wittum
Nov 29, 2000
age 81 of Centerville, died Wed., November 29, 2000. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry Wittum in 1991. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Dr. Robert Torrey III of Redlands, CA; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Roger and Renee Wittum of Centerville; and 5 grandchildren, Lisa (Shannon) Kirk, Robert Torrey IV, Melissa Torrey, Christopher (Jennifer) Wittum, and...

Frances M. Miller
Nov 24, 2000
age 69 of Oakwood, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2000 at her residence. She was member of The First Church of Christ Scientist, Dayton. Fran was devoted to her family and to the family business. Preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth ''Libby'' MacNamarra and a brother, Charles Martin. Survived by her husband of 27 years, Howard; 2 sons, Dr....

James Whitcomb Haley
Nov 21, 2000
age 84, of Dayton, died Tuesday, November 21, 2000, in the Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield. He was a graduate of Oakwood High School and was in the Marines during World War II. For over 30 years, James served as a volunteer at the Veteran's Administration Center and each Sunday transported the residents to church. He was a member of the...

Jeanne Belcher
Nov 20, 2000
age 67 of Kettering, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2000. She was a 1951 graduate of Cambridge Ohio High School and attended Ohio University. Jeanne retired from the Department of Energy Mound Facility. She is survived by her beloved partner and friend, Eugene Sharp; a daughter, Ellen Belcher and her husband Dennis Langer of Centerville; 2 sons, Tom Belcher...

Ruth Virginia Schryver
Nov 18, 2000
died Saturday, November 18, 2000. Ruth was a generous, dynamic, and loving mother who will be missed by family and friends. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Prior to raising a family, she was the national sales manager for Elizabeth Arden of New York City. As Ruth was raising 4 sons, she was involved in many activities...

Helen K. Hoffman
Nov 16, 2000
(King) age 93, of Centerville, died Thur. Nov. 16, 2000. Helen was a graduate of Miamisburg High School, Class of 1925 and a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Preceded in death by parents, William E. and Anna E.Gebhart; brothers, Arnold F. and Marcus E. Gebhart; first husband of 42 years, Lester J.King and by her late husband...

Susan Wilson Stricker
Nov 15, 2000
age 54, of Trotwood, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2000. She was born in Greenville, SC, the oldest daughter of C. James Wilson and Ruth (Young) Wilson. Susan was a 1964 graduate of Fairmont-West High School and a 1968 graduate of Miami University where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She was a former United Airlines stewardess and...