Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Donald  Eyler

Donald Eyler

Feb 22, 2023

EYLER, Donald, age 76, of Vandalia, passed away February 22, 2023, at Grandview Hospital. He was born to April 30, 1946, in Taunton, England. Donald (Don) graduated from Trotwood High School in 1964. He was a Firefighter for the city of Trotwood, proud member of the Asbestos Local 79, and an entrepreneur. Donald was proceeded in death by his parents...

Denver L. Combs

Denver L. Combs

Feb 20, 2023

COMBS, Denver L., age 71, of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born April 13, 1951 in Middletown, Ohio; the son of the late Arthur and Gracie (Honaker) Combs. Denver is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Mary (Davis) Combs; daughter, Jennifer (Carl) Landis; son, Chris (Terrie) Combs; grandchildren, Claire Landis, Brianna, Christopher, and Carter...

Stacy G. Hunsbarger

Stacy G. Hunsbarger

Feb 19, 2023

HUNSBARGER, Stacy G., age 54, of Dayton, went to be in his heavenly home, Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born January 13, 1969 in Lakewood, New Jersey; the son of Ronnie J. Hunsbarger, Sr. and Elizabeth K. Polimeni. 

Stacy was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie; brothers, Ronnie Jr. and Robert; and sister, Tammy Shingleton. He is survived by...

Ronald L. Davis, Jr.

Ronald L. Davis, Jr.

Feb 14, 2023

Davis Jr., Ronald L., age 76, of Moraine, OH, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Ron was born on October 24, 1946, to Cozy and Ronald Davis in Dayton, OH. Ron grew up in Enon, OH, and graduated from Greenon High School. He attended the University of Cincinnati.

Ron was a member of the Air National Guard and a serial...

L. William  "Bill"  Crotty

L. William "Bill" Crotty

Feb 14, 2023

CROTTY, L. William “Bill”, age 95, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Bill was born on August 11, 1927, to the late Fergus and Evelyn Crotty, in Detroit, MI.

Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 62 years, Marilyn Crotty; son, Shane Crotty; granddaughter Caroline Crotty; and brothers John Robert Crotty and...

Karen Lee Hughes

Karen Lee Hughes

Feb 13, 2023

HUGHES, Karen Lee Skidmore, age 76, passed peacefully in her sleep Monday, February 13, 2023. Karen was born on July 30, 1946 to the late Homer and Dorothy Skidmore. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert Hughes. Karen is survived by her brother, Robert (Barb) Skidmore; nephews, Tim and Bob Skidmore and their families. Karen loved...

Sandra Lee "Sandy" (Dunkin) Seitz

Sandra Lee "Sandy" (Dunkin) Seitz

Feb 12, 2023

 

SEITZ, Sandra Lee “Sandy” (Dunkin), age 82, formerly of Oakwood, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.  Sandy was born in St. Louis, MO on April 25, 1940 to Thomas P. and Florence (Frank) Dunkin.  Due to her father’s job as an Industrial Engineer for Westinghouse, the family relocated often giving Sandy the experience of...

Judith A. Travillian

Judith A. Travillian

Feb 12, 2023

TRAVILLIAN, Judy A., age 82, of Kettering, OH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Judy was born on April 17, 1940 in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Leonard and Frances Fisher. Her family moved to the Dayton area when her father began his work with GM. Judy attended Stivers High School and was...

Sarah "Sally" Dunning

Sarah "Sally" Dunning

Feb 11, 2023

DUNNING, Sarah “Sally”, age 75, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. Sally was born August 11, 1947 to Justin Northup and Dorothy Jean Weinert. She was a kind and giving person who loved her family deeply. Sally would often show her love for them through her delicious baking and beautifully sewn items. She will be missed by all...

David G. Siegfried

David G. Siegfried

Feb 10, 2023

SIEGFRIED, David G., age 86, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 in Miamisburg. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Margaret Siegfried. He is survived by his sister Jeanne Mayer in South Setauket, New York, daughter Kristan Brickler (Todd Stanyon) in Victor, Idaho, son Scott Siegfried (Robyn Lightcap) in Springboro, son Stuart Siegfried (Emily Smith) in Columbus,...

Linda Gordon Stuart

Linda Gordon Stuart

Feb 10, 2023

STUART, Linda Gordon, age 82, of Centerville, passed away surrounded by her family February 10, 2023. Linda was born June 15, 1940 to the late E.L. “Jim” and Veatrice (Black) Gordon. She attended The Ohio State University, where she was a member of Delta Zeta. Linda graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and went on to be a nurse...

Joan Bowser Delon

Joan Bowser Delon

Feb 9, 2023

DeLon, Joan Bowser, age 85, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Thursday, February 9th, 2023. 

Joan was born in La Jolla California in 1937 and growing up she attended school in such places as California, Virginia, Paris, France and Honolulu, Hawaii before graduating from the College of Wooster. Joan was a retired English & American literature teacher at Fairmont...

Milton E. Franke

Milton E. Franke

Feb 9, 2023

FRANKE, Milton E. (Milt), age 91, of Washington Township, OH passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born April 7, 1931, in Springfield, IL to the late Milton and Dorothy Franke. Milt was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Barbara. He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Andrew) Krott of Cincinnati, OH and Judy Franke...

James Elbert Pledger

James Elbert Pledger

Feb 7, 2023

PLEDGER, James Elbert, age 90, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Jim was born January 18, 1933 in Chattooga County, GA; the only child of the late, Carl and Letha (Reece) Pledger. He graduated from Trion Georgia High School. After high school, he worked a short time at the cotton mill in Trion and decided that was not where he...

Carol Ann Farr

Carol Ann Farr

Feb 6, 2023

FARR, Carol Ann, age 76, of Centerville OH, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at home. Carol was born in Havre, MT on September 26th 1946. She was the daughter of John and Dorothy (Cady) McCormick. Carol attended school in Kremlin, MT, graduating from High School in 1964. After graduation, she chose to pursue a nursing degree at the...

Gerald William Vonderbrink

Gerald William Vonderbrink

Feb 5, 2023

VONDERBRINK, Gerald William, age 95, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. Jerry was born July 5, 1927 to the late Richard and Marguerite (Grady) VonderBrink. He began working at General Electric in accounting, going on to work at the University of Dayton, where he proudly worked his way up to Vice President of Financial Affairs, from 1961 until...

Barbara A. Gates

Barbara A. Gates

Feb 4, 2023

GATES, Barbara A., age 73, long time resident of West Carrollton, Ohio, the eldest daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth Gates, passed away February 4, 2023.

Barbara was born on October 9, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio. She grew up in Centerville, Ohio, and was a member of the Incarnation Parish.

Barbara was a graduate of Archbishop Alter High School, studied Sales...

John P. "Jack" O'Donnell

John P. "Jack" O'Donnell

Feb 4, 2023

O’Donnell, John P (Jack), age 90 of Centerville passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Patsy; his brother, Bob O’Donnell and sister in-laws Vivian Patrie and Aldine Acheson. He was a wonderful father to Jeff (Jill) O’Donnell, Jim (Peggy) O’Donnell, John (Sue) O’Donnell, Jay (Rachelle)...

Elenor Baranyi

Elenor Baranyi

Feb 3, 2023

BARANYI, Elenor J. age, 96, passed away February 3, 2023. Dearly loved by husband Edward Baranyi, married 75 years; beloved mother of Richard, Dennis, and Joan; beloved grandmother of Kyle, Tate, and Tara; beloved great-grandmother of Brandon, Corey, Grace, Olivia, Mason, and Kendell; beloved daughters-in-law, Barbara and Sally. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, March 4 at Routsong...

Paige Bartlett

Paige Bartlett

Feb 3, 2023

Bartlett, Paige age 82, longtime resident of Oakwood, Ohio, was called home to be with our lord on Friday the 3rd of February 2023. It is with heavy hearts we say farewell to a beloved soul, and a devoted mother and grandmother, who was loved by all.

Paige was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia on May 14, 1940, to the late Nelson...