Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Robert H. Shields

Robert H. Shields

Jun 2, 2023

 

SHIELDS, Robert, age 88, of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 1, 1934, in Monroe County, TN to the late John Henry and Ida Mae (McLemore) Shields. He grew up on his family farm in TN with his 7 brothers and sisters. At the...

Austin Korosei

Austin Korosei

Jun 1, 2023

 

KOROSEI, Austin, age 29, of Kettering, passed away June 1, 2023. He was born August 27, 1993 in Dayton, Ohio; the son of Timothy and Julie (King) Korosei. Austin is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Sylvia Korosei; granddad, Carl King, Jr.; grandpa, Ed Alexander; and uncle, Ken Korosei. He is survived by his parents, sister, Callie;...

David Alan Hillard

David Alan Hillard

May 30, 2023

HILLARD, David Alan, age 76, formerly of Wilmington, OH, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. David was born on Valentine's Day in 1947 to Velma (Whitt) and Claude Hillard. He graduated from Clinton-Massie High School where he was a standout athlete in both baseball and basketball. David served in the Marine Corps before earning his...

Mary Pat Rahilly

Mary Pat Rahilly

May 30, 2023

 

RAHILLY, Mary Pat, age 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Columbus, OH. She was born November 15, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN to Donald William and Dorothy Elizabeth (Russel) Rahilly.

 

She was a proud resident of Centerville, OH, and graduated from Watertown High School, followed by South Dakota State with a B.S. in Pharmacy. Mary...

Thomas Mark Patterson

Thomas Mark Patterson

May 29, 2023

PATTERSON, Thomas Mark, age 69, of Washington Twp., passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. Thomas was born to Robert L. and Correne C. (Rockhill) Patterson on May 4, 1954, in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from Fairmont West in 1972. Thomas attended The Ohio State University and graduated from the University of South Florida with a Marine Biology degree in...

Ruth Marie Stalvey

Ruth Marie Stalvey

May 29, 2023

STALVEY, Ruth Marie, age 94, of Bellbrook, OH, formerly Gray Station, TN,  passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. Ruth was born on April 4, 1929 in Wyandotte, MI to the late Henry and Marie (Heiman) Bohm. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, MI and attended Ascension Catholic Church. She loved gardening, square dancing, and playing Bridge. Ruth...

Thomas Edgar Kendall

Thomas Edgar Kendall

May 28, 2023

KENDALL, Thomas Edgar, "Tom", age 86, of Oakwood, passed away Sunday May 28th, 2023. He was born in Beckley West Virginia on October 14, 1936 to George and Lucie (Raines) Kendall and moved to Oak Hill at age 5. He was formerly the vice president of Mike-Sells Potato Chip Company and prior to that vice president of Dayton Coca Cola...

Doris "Dot" Adele Dodsworth

Doris "Dot" Adele Dodsworth

May 27, 2023

DODSWORTH, Doris "Dot" Adele, (nee Shepard) was born June 8, 1923 to the late Dr. Raymond Gordon and Anne Elizabeth (Jung) Shepard in Springfield, Ohio. After graduating from Catholic Central High School, she attended nursing school. At the conclusion of the war, she married childhood sweethart Walter Lacon Dodsworth on November 10, 1945. After Walter's discharge from the Navy They...

Vermilda Rose Janning

Vermilda Rose Janning

May 26, 2023

JANNING, Vermilda Rose, age 82, of Newport, KY, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023.  Vermilda was born on January 14, 1941 to the late Rose & Gilbert Wessendorf, in Dayton. She had a passion for ceramics, and started a business called VJ’s ceramics. Vermilda loved the outdoors, Florida Sunshine, Gardening, playing the Piano, and traveling....

Dreama June Cox

Dreama June Cox

May 26, 2023

 

COX, Dreama June, age 75, of Franklin, OH, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. Dreama was born on June 6, 1947 to the late Clarence and Macil (Cales) Ward. She attended Dixie Highway Christian Center and was a lifelong care giver. Dreama is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; son, Rex; and parents. She is survived by her...

Thomas O. Mills

Thomas O. Mills

May 22, 2023

MILLS, Thomas O., age 80, of Kettering, went to be with the Lord May 22, 2023. He was born October 5, 1942 in Piqua, Ohio. Thomas is preceded in death by his mom, Lola. He is survived by children, Timothy Scott (Peggy) Mills, Ronda Jean (Larry) Potter, and Christopher John (Jennifer Dawn) Mills; significant other, Darleen Mills; grandchildren, Jamie (Chad)...

Stephen McKinley Donisi

Stephen McKinley Donisi

May 22, 2023

DONISI, Stephen McKinley, age 86, of Centerville, passed away on May 22, 2023. Steve was born in Dayton, OH on November 22, 1936 to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Free) Donisi.

After Graduating from Fairview High School in Dayton, Steve was able to attend The Ohio State University where his fondest memories were of the days he studied science...

Thomas Lee Weller

Thomas Lee Weller

May 19, 2023

WELLER, Thomas Lee, age 82, of Centerville, OH peacefully passed at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, May 19, 2023. Tom was born on April 26, 1941, to the late Everett Thomas and Katie (nee O’Bannon) Weller of Dayton, OH. He grew up on the Weller family farm in Miami Township and graduated from Miamisburg High School in...

Charles Alan Phillips

Charles Alan Phillips

May 17, 2023

 

Charles A. Phillips

Cap

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Alan Phillips.   What most people will remember about “Cap” is he was loyal, hardworking, would do anything for you and was an all-around good person.  Cap was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and special grandpa. 

 

Cap, age 84,...

Diana Sue (Risner) Vaughn

Diana Sue (Risner) Vaughn

May 16, 2023

 

VAUGHN, Diana Sue (Risner), 76, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, after a lengthy illness.  She is survived by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren.  The family requests privacy at this time.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.

Marvin Edward Smith

Marvin Edward Smith

May 13, 2023

 



Marvin Smith was born September 15, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio.  He was the son of Marvin Joseph and Loretta Mary (DeVaney) Smith and grandson of Edward Ernest and Emma (Kern) Smith.  Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; his son, Timothy Smith (2017) of Simi Valley, California; his stepson, Randall Williams (2014) of Dayton, Ohio;...

John Henry Koors, Jr.

John Henry Koors, Jr.

May 12, 2023

KOORS, John Henry, age 74, of Dayton, OH passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor and his encouraging love and support of everyone he knew. John served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; sister, Ann (Denny); brother, Luke (Karen); sister-in-law, Mary; father-in-law;...

Enoch Lee Holsinger

Enoch Lee Holsinger

May 10, 2023

HOLSINGER, Enoch Lee, age 83, of Stout, OH passed away on May 10, 2023. Enoch was born to Enoch and Helen Holsinger on April 9, 1940 in Portsmouth, OH. Private family services. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.routsong.com.

Robert Chambers Winslow, M.D.

Robert Chambers Winslow, M.D.

May 9, 2023

WINSLOWM.D., Robert Chambers, age 88, of Centerville, OH, and of Sarasota, FL, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Bob was born on August 29, 1934 in Dayton, OH to the late William H. and Margaret Jayne (Chambers) Winslow. He was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church and a member of First United Methodist Church of Sarasota. Bob graduated...

Joyce Blair Von Gruenigen

Joyce Blair Von Gruenigen

May 7, 2023

Von Gruenigen, Joyce Elise Blair, age 92, of Kettering passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was a graduate of Corbin High School, Kentucky. She received her BA from the University of Kentucky and was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She taught business in Kentucky and Ohio. She taught for decades in the Kettering City School System....