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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Carole Kay Godfrey Hayden
Mar 3, 2023
HAYDEN, Carole Kay Godfrey of Asheville, NC, formerly of Kettering, OH, and Greensboro, GA, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023, at the age of 89. She was deeply loved by her family, who were all able to be with her.
Carole was born in Dayton, OH, on October 9, 1933, to Pearle Wilkin Godfrey and John Henry Godfrey but grew...
Noah Williams
Mar 2, 2023
WILLIAMS, Noah, age 83, of Enon, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. Noah was born February 21, 1940 in Hazard, KY to Fernando and Fannie (Jones) Williams. He owned an impressive collection of cars, which he would lovingly tinker with in his spare time. Noah enjoyed old Westerns, especially John Wayne movies. He was a strong and resilient man who...
Albert Michael Dix
Mar 2, 2023
DIX, Albert M., 76, passed away, March 2, 2023. Al was a lifelong resident of Old North Dayton and member of Our Lady of Rosary Parish. He was a proud graduate of Chaminade High School and The University of Dayton. He retired from NCR after a long career to provide daycare for his treasured grandchildren. He enjoyed attending UD basketball...
Jennifer S. Merkel
Mar 2, 2023
MERKEL, Jennifer S., age 53, of Miamisburg, formerly of Oakwood, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born October 20, 1969 in Springfield, OH, the daughter of David and Susan Marshall.
Jennifer attended Oakwood Schools, but graduated high school from Worthington High School. After graduation, she attended the University of Pittsburg, Ohio University, as well as Ohio State University. Jennifer...
Steven Vincent Springston
Mar 1, 2023
SPRINGSTON, Steven, age 62, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
After graduating from Kettering Fairmont High School in 1978, Steve joined the U.S. Army. Post his time serving, Steve spent a brief time in Alabama as a police officer. He then found himself drawn to fire fighting in Kettering where he spent many years. Steve ended his...
William F. Drake, Iii
Feb 28, 2023
Drake, III, William F., age 88, of Kettering, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in his apartment at the Springfield Masonic Community.
Born September 5, 1934, in New Brighton, PA, a son of the late William F. Jr and Alberta M. Drake. William was a retired civil service Industrial Engineer employee (35 years) for the U.S. Air Force at Wright...
Steven G. Lambert
Feb 27, 2023
Lambert, Steven G, age 75, of Dayton, OH passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. Steve was born in Hartford City, Indiana in 1947 to Gene & Lena Lambert. He was a graduate of Eaton high school in 1966 and graduated from Purdue University in 1971.
Steve wore many hats over his long standing career in the golf industry. He was a...
Marian Mcnary Chalfant
Feb 25, 2023
Marian McNary Chalfant, 97, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother passed away February 25, 2023. She lived in McMurray, Pennsylvania for much of her adult life, moving to Dayton, Ohio in 1990.
Marian is survived by daughter Dr. Virginia C. Wood of Dayton; grandsons Christopher (Lauren) and Daniel Wood; great-granddaughters Madison and Emiko Wood; son-in- law Norman Luxemburg and several...
Kook Nyong Monica Chai
Feb 24, 2023
CHAI Kook Nyong Monica, age 87, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023. She is Home with her Lord and Savior.
Monica was born on August 12, 1935 to the late Chai Po Phiang and Agnes Tan, in Penang, Malaysia. Monica was a dedicated and caring mother who single handedly raised her three children through college. Monica...
Julio Cesar Prieto
Feb 24, 2023
PRIETO, Julio Cesar, died February 24. He was born on October 20, 1932 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was predeceased by his wife, Maria (nee Koutra), to whom he was married for 56 years, his sister and brother-in-law, Dalila and Max Jenefsky, a brother, Cesar Luis Prieto II, and his parents, Cesar Luis Prieto and Emiliana Blanco de Prieto. He...
Philip J. "Phil" Hart
Feb 24, 2023
HART, Philip J. “Phil”, age 57 of Kettering, passed away February 24, 2023. He was a graduate of Archbishop Alter High School and Yavapai College. Phil was a longtime resident of Prescott, AZ, and recently returned to Dayton to be closer to family. He worked in the mental health field for many years as a psychiatric nurse. He is survived...
Jean Alice Thie
Feb 23, 2023
THIE, Jean Young, age 88, of Centerville, Ohio, died at the on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born in Napoleon, Ohio in 1934 to J. Otis and Gladys Young. She graduated from Western Hills in 1952 where she was the pianist for the school orchestra, having studied piano and organ at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She attended Ohio...
Constance "Connie" Barnette
Feb 22, 2023
BARNETTE, Constance Gail, “Connie”, age 58, born in Rolla, Missouri passed away in Kettering, Ohio on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023. She received her GED from Vandalia High School and was retired from DMAX. Connie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who loved being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Rosalie Barnette. She...
Marguerite W. Sharp
Feb 22, 2023
SHARP, Marguerite W., 94, of Kettering, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Marguerite was born on October 27, 1928 in Ramey, PA to the late Arthur and Marjorie (Packer) Williams. She received her Bachelors in Education from Penn State University and was a lifetime member of the Dayton PSU Alumni Association. She loved...
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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