Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Ronald David Lackie

Ronald David Lackie

Oct 9, 2022

LACKIE, Ronald D., 87, of Centerville, OH received his crown of glory on October 9, 2022. Ronald was born in Chicago, Ill, the son of his late parents, Stella and Zigfried Lackie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine and his daughter, Carolynn Unzicker. 

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through...

Juanita Louise Hagan

Juanita Louise Hagan

Oct 8, 2022

HAGAN, Juanita (Dooley), age 75, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Juanita was born on February 4, 1947 to the late Harold and Charlotte (Bunnell) Dooley.

Preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Dooley; brothers, Michael, David, John, and Joseph Dooley; aunts and uncles, Mary (Bunnell) and James Funkhouser, Martha (Bunnell) and Charles Bremer, Donna Marie...

David James Tinnerman

David James Tinnerman

Oct 6, 2022

TINNERMAN, David James, age 66, of Dayton, formerly Florida, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, in Dayton, OH. Dave was born August 13, 1956 to Agnes and Elmer Tinnerman in Milwaukee, WI. The family then moved to Dayton, OH where Dave attended Oakwood High School and was a standout football player and wrestler.

Upon graduating from Oakwood, Dave attended the University...

Kathleen Marie Dittman

Kathleen Marie Dittman

Oct 6, 2022

DITTMAN, Kathleen Marie, 45, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on October 6, 2022 after succumbing to her seven-year long battle with Huntington’s Disease. Katie was born on May 10, 1977 to Dan and Chris Dittman in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Katie is survived by her parents; brother, Matt (Jessie) Dittman; sister, Maggy Dittman; and niece, Kaya Dittman. She was preceded in death by...

Barbara Jane Thompson

Barbara Jane Thompson

Oct 6, 2022

THOMPSON, Barbara J., age 92, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was a resident of Fairborn for 60 years. Born on June 23, 1930 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert and Mary (Topie) Beverley. Barbara graduated from Wilbur Wright HS, class of 1948, before marrying her one and only sweetheart, Andrew “Andy” Thompson on...

Mary Schweikert

Mary Schweikert

Oct 2, 2022

SCHWEIKERT, Mary F., age 82, of Centerville and formerly of Beavercreek, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Mary was born to the late Norville and Florence (Brand) Maston in Cleveland, OH.

Mary worked for much of her career as a medical transcriber at St. Elizabeth and, later, at Sycamore Hospital.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her...

George Coffman Higinbotham

George Coffman Higinbotham

Oct 1, 2022

HIGINBOTHAM, George C, age 99, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Miami Valley South Hospital in Centerville, Ohio. George is survived by his sister, Janet Jennings; his grandson, Anthony Campbell and his two daughters; his granddaughter, AprilMay and her two children; as well as Ed and Mary Haines.

George was a member of the American Legion, the Musicians Union Association,...

Margaret Wynell Frey

Margaret Wynell Frey

Sep 30, 2022

FREY, Margaret Wynell, (Peg) age 74 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. Margaret was born in Dayton to the late George and Polly Frey on October 22, 1947. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1965 and ultimately received her PHD from The University of Dayton in 2000. 

She was a school psychologist for Dayton Public Schools. After...

Patricia Weisbrodt

Patricia Weisbrodt

Sep 28, 2022

WEISBRODT, Patricia “Patty,” age 77, of Kettering, went to be in her Heavenly home Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born January 3, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio; the daughter of the late Jack and Vera (Ryan) Haines. Patty is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Raymond; sons, Don (Deana) Weisbrodt and Doug (Linda) Weisbrodt; daughter, Debbie (Steve) Brinkman;...

Whilma Beatrice Rizzo

Whilma Beatrice Rizzo

Sep 27, 2022

Whilma Beatrice Duca Rizzo passed peacefully on September 27, 2022, in Dayton, OH. Her memory will be cherished by her sister Juanita Duca Eleey and her daughter Anne Rizzo Fantini (Mike), daughter Cassie Rizzo Barlow (Tim), son Vincent Rizzo (Bonnie); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Michael and Anneliese Fantini, Emma Barlow, Lydia, Monica, and Gina Rizzo; and her many nieces and nephews and...

James Paul Wampler

James Paul Wampler

Sep 27, 2022

WAMPLER, James Paul (Lt Col USAF Ret.), formerly of Kettering and London OH, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the age of 88. After several years of declining health, Jim died peacefully in his sleep. Jim was born on August 18, 1934, in Millstone Kentucky to father Abe Wampler and mother Elease Smedley. The second of eleven children,...

James Wendell Vannorsdall

James Wendell Vannorsdall

Sep 24, 2022

VANNORSDALL, James “Jim” Wendell, age 95, of Jeffersonville, OH, passed on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Jim was born on December 3, 1926, to the late Chester and Lillie (Corn) Vannorsdall, in Jeffersonville. He graduated from Jeffersonville High School in 1944 before joining the United States Navy. Following his service Jim attended the University of Dayton, receiving his Bachelor’s in Mechanical...

Phillip Albert Fensel

Phillip Albert Fensel

Sep 22, 2022

FENSEL, Phillip A. (Phil), age 77 of Washington Twp, passed away on September 22, 2022. He was born May 11, 1945 in Dayton, OH to Fred Fensel and Jinx (Walther) Fensel. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, and his daughter Alexandra. He is survived by his wife Linda, his sons Josh and Phil and their spouses...

Richard H. Grant

Richard H. Grant

Sep 21, 2022

GRANT, Richard Hallam “Rick,” III, age 83, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Rick was born on May 10, 1939 in Dayton, OH to the late Richard and Helen (King) Grant, Jr. He graduated from Shattuck School in Faribault, MN, class of 1957, attended Carnegie Mellon University, and served in the United States Army. Rick enjoyed his...

Joyce Elaine Frederick

Joyce Elaine Frederick

Sep 20, 2022

FREDERICK, Joyce E., age 82, formerly of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Joyce was born on February 4, 1940, to the late Earl and Virginia Monroe, in Dayton, OH. She grew up in Dayton and graduated from Stivers High School. After her education Joyce had a career in the banking industry and retired from First National Bank...

Patricia Ann Greene (Tricia)

Patricia Ann Greene (Tricia)

Sep 18, 2022

GREENE, Patricia Ann (Tricia), age 55, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Tricia was born in Dayton, OH on June 27, 1967; the daughter of Thomas and Gwendolyn (Kaltenbach) Nugent, Jr. She graduated from Carroll High School in 1985 and The University of Dayton in 1989. Tricia worked in Student Services at UD. She was a super...

Deborah A. Stringer

Deborah A. Stringer

Sep 18, 2022

STRINGER, Deborah A., age 65, of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Deborah was born on August 5, 1957 in Dayton, OH to the Darrell and Carolyn (Weaver) Rath. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 27 years, Gary and father, Darrell. Deborah is survived by her sons, Chris (Maura) Stringer and Kevin (Julie) Stringer;...

Thelma Mae Lykins

Thelma Mae Lykins

Sep 15, 2022

LYKINS, Thelma Mae Kibler, born Nov. 20, 1925, passed away on Thursday September 15, 2022 aged 96 years, 9 months, 26 days. She was born in Huntington WV, moved to Lynx OH in Adams County in 1938 then Dayton OH in 1944. On November 10, 1945 she married Herschel Lykins from Wamsley, Adams County, Ohio. She was a devoted wife,...

Thayer E. Bartlett

Thayer E. Bartlett

Sep 12, 2022

BARTLETT, Thayer E., Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) of Oakwood passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Bethany Village. He was born in Borodino, NY on March 21, 1916 to Ernest and Olive Bartlett. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Jean E. Bartlett, his parents, and his first wife Margaret L. Bartlett, brothers, Dr. George...

James Carmichael

James Carmichael

Sep 10, 2022

Jim Carmichael’s 80 years on this earth were not enough for his family. He lost his wife Julie less than a month before his own passing, a fact that reveals more about their connection than words on a page can describe. His children James (Kris), Cindy (Darrell), Drew (Dana), and Lucy (Caleb), as well as his sister Gilly (Mike), her...