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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Robert "Bob" Eugene Thomas
Feb 26, 2024
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" E Thomas, a cherished member of the Kettering community. Born on July 28th, 1942, to loving parents Lloyd "Jess" and Amanda Thomas, Bob's journey on Earth came to an end on February 26th, 2024.
Through his dedicated forty years at Chrysler Automotive, Bob earned a reputation as a...
Gaston Howard, Jr.
Feb 26, 2024
HOWARD, JR., Gaston, age 72, of Dayton, OH., peacefully departed this life Monday, February 26, 2024, at Legacy of Kettering Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Dayton, OH on August 7, 1951; he was the son of the late Minnie and Gaston Howard.
Gaston loved going to church, attending concerts, music, and photography. When he lived in California for a short while, he...
Richard J. Lerch
Feb 25, 2024
LERCH, Richard J., age 71, of Kettering, OH, left us unexpectantly February 25, 2024. He was born February 23, 1953 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Rick is preceded in death by his father, Harry Lerch; mother, Janet (Beck) Lerch; and stepmother, ElizabethAnne (Zimmerman) Lerch. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Tambra (Smahaj) Lerch; son, Brian (Han Truong) Lerch;...
Andrew Francis McKelvey
Feb 23, 2024
Andrew Francis McKelvey, age 86, of Centerville, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 30, 1937, in Hazleton, PA, to the late Frank and Florence (Grazio) McKelvey.
Andy was a devoted husband of 63 years to his beloved wife, JoAnn. He was a loving father to Bob (Patti), Mary...
Daryan John Mostashfi
Feb 23, 2024
Mostashfi, Daryan John, age 18, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. He was born in Dayton, OH on March 29, 2005 to Shervin Mostashfi and Kimberly Ritterhoff. Daryan graduated from Centerville High School, class of 2023, before continuing his education at The University of Dayton. He was a swimmer for the WTRC Sharks, Centerville High School varsity swim team, and Oak...
Sara "Jane" Bartusch
Feb 23, 2024
BARTUSCH, Sara “Jane” (Quakenbush), 75, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024. Jane was born March 8th, 1948, in Fountain City, Indiana to the late Cloyce and Myra Quakenbush.
Jane earned her Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and her Masters degree from the University of Dayton. She began her career at Toledo Medical Center, before moving to the...
George William Hall
Feb 23, 2024
HALL, George William, 85, of Kettering, sadly passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. Born on May 10, 1938, in Rowan County, George was the son of Emmitt and Myrtle Hall. After graduating from high school, he continued his education at Miami-Jacobs Career College. George proudly served in the Marines from 1955 to 1960, and later reenlisted, ultimately achieving the rank...
Jennie Bowling
Feb 21, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jennie Bowling, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, and dear friend to many. Jennie departed this world on February 21, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jennie was born on September 7, 1965, to the late Richard and Donna (nee...
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...
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