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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Dwight T. Tuuri, M.D.
Feb 21, 2024
TUURI, Dwight T., M.D. of Kettering, Ohio passed away on February 21, 2024 at age 91. He was born on September 8, 1932, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to John E. Tuuri and Lena C. (Wagner) Tuuri. He is survived by his wife Mary Helen Toyne. Married July 16, 1960, at St. Albert The...
Garry Wayne Elam
Feb 20, 2024
ELAM, Garry Wayne, 77, a proud Dayton resident, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024.
Born on January 2, 1947, to Courtney Jr. and Mildred Elam. Garry led a fulfilling life dedicated to service and family. After graduating high school, he served his country in Vietnam, then continued his dedication as an Operations Manager for the City of Dayton. In his downtime,...
Maridel Kay Sherk
Feb 17, 2024
SHERK, Maridel Kay Travis, age 88, of Dayton, Ohio died peacefully in her home on February 17, 2024. A registered nurse, chef, teacher, financial advisor, friend, daughter, mother and wife, Maridel released her spirit to join the love of her life, William M. Sherk, Sr., in Heaven.
The only child of Marie (Brenke) and Delbert A. Travis of St. John’s, MI,...
Dennis James McKinnon
Feb 17, 2024
MCKINNON, Dennis James “Doc”, age 69, of Miamisburg, OH passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Dennis was born on January 13, 1955 to James Halstead McKinnon and Shirley Ann (Leyes) Wall in Dayton, OH.
He graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1973 and went on to have various service manager positions at car dealerships. Dennis...
John Preston Blair
Feb 17, 2024
BLAIR, John Preston, age 76, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024.
John was born October 3, 1947 in Charleston, IL to the late Jack and Madeline (Varda) Blair. After graduating from Charleston High School, John attended Eastern Illinois University. There he earned both his bachelor's and master’s degrees. John continued his pursuit of education, earning his Ph.D. at West...
Mary Jo Britton
Feb 16, 2024
BRITTON, Mary Jo, age 79, of Centerville, passed away February, 16, 2024. She was born May 9, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of the late Jack and Mildred “Skip” (Mott) Britton. Mary Jo is survived by her sister, Janie (John) Demeo; brother, Robert Britton; nieces, Raechel Burnand and Amanda Britton; great-niece, Brianna Nock; nephews, Jesse (Lindsi) Britton and Nate (Sashie) Farley;...
Irving M. "Irv" Schaff, III
Feb 16, 2024
SCHAFF, III, Irving M. “Irv”, age 64, of Centerville, OH passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was a graduate of East Syracuse Minoa High School in 1977, received his BS in Civil Engineering from Tri State University in 1982, and his Masters in Engineering Management from University of Dayton in 2001. Irv was a life-long member of Sigma...
Sarah Ann Butterbaugh
Feb 16, 2024
BUTTERBAUGH, Sarah Ann (née Tritch), age 87, of Washington Township, OH passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. Sarah was born on June 18, 1936 in Kendallville, Indiana to the late Royal W. and Virginia L. (Albright) Tritch. She is preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Michael S. Butterbaugh (1998) and brothers, John and David Tritch. Sarah...
Yvonne "Vonnie" A. Ward (nee Attwood)
Feb 13, 2024
WARD, Yvonne A. “Vonnie” (nee Attwood), age 95, of Centerville, OH, formerly of Oakwood and Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born on April 4, 1928, to the late Stanley H. and Jessie (Booher) Attwood, in Dayton, OH. She graduated from Oakwood High School in 1946 and then pursued her passion for the arts at Miami...
Cynthia Dwyer Parsons
Feb 12, 2024
PARSONS, Cynthia Dwyer, a beloved member of the community, passed away on February 12, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton, at the age of 51. She was born to proud parents Jack and Gail Dwyer on July 22, 1972 in Pella, Iowa. Cynthia's passion for education led her to pursue a Bachelor's degree in mathematics from Wright State University and later, a Master's...
Donald Carl Beddies, Jr.
Feb 11, 2024
BEDDIES, Donald Carl, Jr., age 76, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Donald was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 2, 1947 to Donald and Dixie (Wichael) Beddies Sr. He played football for Fairmont East High School, graduating in 1965. Don proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he worked on KC 135 airplanes....
Pamela "Pam" Truitt
Feb 10, 2024
TRUITT, Pamela “Pam”, age 79, of Centerville, OH, formerly of Dallas, TX, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Pam was born April 11, 1944 to Lloyd Farmer and Beverly (Vincent) Kuziak. She met the love of her life, Bruce Truitt, and together they shared 49 years of wedded bliss. Pam brought beauty to all she touched, from the way she decorated...
Anita D. Dotson
Feb 9, 2024
DOTSON, Anita, age 82, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away on February 9, 2024. Anita was born to the late Walt and Louise Schug on November 19, 1941. She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years Dewey Dotson, granddaughter Sarah Merritt, stepmother Rondeau Schug, and stepbrother Tim Schug. Anita is survived by daughter Tamora (Tom) Merritt of Vandalia,...
Suzanne C. Smith
Feb 8, 2024
Suzanne C. Smith, age 90, passed away Thursday Feb. 8th 2024. She was residing at Sunrise Senior Living in Roswell, Georgia. Suzanne was born and raised in Dayton, graduated from Julienne High School in 1950, the University of Dayton with B.A in English in 1954 and received her Masters Degree from UD in English in 1975. Suzanne was an excellent...
Virginia Lee Setzekorn
Feb 8, 2024
Virginia Lee Setzekorn, aged 76, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 15, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dorse and Gwen Lee Boyd. Ginny or GG, as she was affectionately known, was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness and compassion touched the lives of many. Family was...
Lee Hale
Feb 8, 2024
HALE, Lee, age 78, of Centerville, stopped paying taxes February 8, 2024. He was born June 2, 1945 in Roanoke, Virginia; the son of the late Amos and Ada (Edmonds) Hale. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Michael Lee Hale and his best friend, Joyce Hale. Lee is survived by his wife of 27...
Patrice Jean Michel
Feb 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of Patrice Jean Michel Patrice Jean Michel, affectionately known as "Pat," peacefully passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on June 29, 1952, in Carnegie, PA, Pat was the beloved daughter of James Francis and Claire E. (Harney) Carr. She grew up in Carnegie and graduated from Carnegie High School in 1970. Pat...
Richard George Harrison
Feb 7, 2024
HARRISON, Richard G. “Dick”, age 85, of Washington Twp., OH, passed away on February 7, 2024. Dick was born on June 20, 1938 to the late George and Verona Harrison in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Patterson Co-op High School. He served our country in the Ohio Air National Guard. Dick retired from General Motors after 35 years. He...
Richard Jerome "Dick" Hartman
Feb 3, 2024
HARTMAN, Richard Jerome “Dick”, age 90, of Miami Township, OH passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with Cheryl, his wife of 40 years by his side. Dick was born on September 20, 1933 to the late Alice (Feeney) and Jerome Long Hartman in Altoona, PA.
He graduated from Altoona Catholic High School in 1951 and John Carroll University in 1955....
John Joseph Parente, Jr.
Feb 3, 2024
PARENTE, JOHN J., age 87 of Springboro, OH passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Otterbein of Springboro. He was born November 25, 1936 in West Pittston, PA to John H. and Ann Parente. He graduated from Pittston Central Catholic High School and went on to attend Kings College (Wilkes Barre, PA). He is preceded in death by his parents...
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