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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Nancy Lee Everman

Nancy Lee Everman

Sep 10, 2022

EVERMAN, Nancy L., of Kettering passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. She was born on April 25, 1933, in Champaign County, OH to the late Forest and Jessie Friend. Nancy graduated from Rosewood High School class of 1951 and went on to attend Miami University where she received her B.S. in Education in 1955. Following her education, she taught...

David John Leahy, Jr.

David John Leahy, Jr.

Sep 8, 2022

LEAHY, David J., Jr., age 91, of Centerville passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. David was born on May 2, 1931 in Macon, GA; the son of the late David and Bessie Leahy. He was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was employed in the tool & die business and, for...

Bart A. Frye

Bart A. Frye

Sep 8, 2022

FRYE, Bart A., age 61, formerly of Kettering, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022. Bart was born in Huntington, WV, and after his family moved to Ohio, he attended Beavercreek High School and Sinclair Community College. Bart was passionate about his family and faith; hot rods (lower it and put some wheels on it!); his “museum” of pop culture memorabilia;...

Jamie Gayle Medlin

Jamie Gayle Medlin

Sep 7, 2022

MEDLIN, Jamie Gayle, age 45, of Centerville, OH, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Jamie was born on December 22, 1976 to Dana and Irene Hagins in Dayton, OH. She graduated from Fairmont High School in 1995, pursued a life and love of caring for children which led her to a job she loved at Driscoll Elementary. Jamie attended Lifepointe...

Robert Edward Reemelin

Robert Edward Reemelin

Sep 6, 2022

REEMELIN, Robert Edward (Bob), age 94, from Kettering, Ohio, passed away on September 6, 2022 with his wife, Trudy and son, Brad by his side. Bob was born in Dayton on December 5, 1927 to Oscar Benjamin Reemelin and Ella Honnecker Giele.

Bob was a 1945 graduate of Oakwood High School. He graduated from Miami University in 1949, where he was...

Adele Louise Droste Good

Adele Louise Droste Good

Sep 5, 2022

GOOD, Adele Louise Droste, age 88, of Oakwood, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Adele Louise Droste was born to Edward and Roberta Droste on January 18, 1934 in St Louis, MO. She was a graduate of Northwestern University where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and earned her bachelor’s degree in music. While a student she...

Stephen Wayne "Steve" Roark

Stephen Wayne "Steve" Roark

Sep 3, 2022

ROARK, Stephen (Steve) Wayne, finished his journey on Earth Sept, 3rd, 2022 at 4:37am surrounded by the love of his family.

Steve was an incredible husband, together with his soulmate Pam for over 50 years. He was a loving father, brother, and friend. He was retired but during his career days he worked as the Director of Facilities at Colonial Senior...

Willie Charles "Smitty" Smith

Willie Charles "Smitty" Smith

Sep 2, 2022

SMITH, Willie Charles, affectionately known as “Smitty”, age 70 of Chandler, AZ passed away peacefully in Dayton, OH on September 2, 2022. He was a graduate of Colonel White High School, retired Master Sergeant of the United States Air force. Willie Charles, a man of God, was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. His favorite pass time was...

Robert G. Leland

Robert G. Leland

Aug 31, 2022

LELAND, Robert G., age 89, of Washington Township, died on Aug. 31, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Anita Shannon Leland; his children, Kurt Leland of Boston, Mass., Carl Leland of Dayton, Wes (Alicia) Leland of Durango, Colo., Kathleen (Tim) Norman of Wilmington, Ohio; and his grandchildren, Jenna Norman and Daniel Norman, also of Wilmington.

Bob was born on Siebenthaler...

Robert "Bob" Johnson

Robert "Bob" Johnson

Aug 30, 2022

JOHNSON, Robert "Bob" Eugene, age 91, of Centerville, Ohio, passed on to his next adventure unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He left this world in the peaceful presence of his wife, Diane. Bob graduated from Shelbyville High School in Shelbyville, Indiana in 1948 where he met his first love, Anne Francis Walker. They married in 1952 after finishing his...

Yvonne I. Frey

Yvonne I. Frey

Aug 30, 2022

Frey, Yvonne I., nee Grande, age 78, long-time resident of Springboro, Ohio, passed away August 30, 2022. A graduate of Blanchester High School, Yvonne was the Owner of Frey & Associates, Real Estate Appraisers. Devoted to her faith, she was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Kettering, Ohio. Yvonne was a devoted mother who dedicated her life to...

Pamela Sue Harshman

Pamela Sue Harshman

Aug 29, 2022

HARSHMAN, Pamela Sue, age 73, of Kettering passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, August 29, 2022. Pamela was born on March 9, 1949 to the late John R. and Eva Harshman. She graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1967. Pamela retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a Civilian Contractor for over 25 years....

Pok Sok Boden

Pok Sok Boden

Aug 28, 2022

Pok Sok Boden, age 81, of Xenia, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 28, 2022. She was born February 6, 1941 in Osan, Korea. Pok is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years, Earl D. Boden. She is survived by her step-son, Steven (Dana) Warden; special daughters, Chong Suk (Sung Joo) Kim and Susannah (Bill) Huffstutler; long-time neighbor,...

Callie Profitt

Callie Profitt

Aug 28, 2022

PROFITT, Callie, age 93, of New Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Callie was born on March 13, 1929 in Wolf County, KY to the late Menifee and Rosa (Salley) Lykins. She enjoyed gardening and loved tending to her flowers. Callie also loved going to church and her family. She was preceded in death by daughters, Audrey and...

Donna Jean Gabbard

Donna Jean Gabbard

Aug 27, 2022

GABBARD, Donna Jean (nee Henke), age 83, passed away August 27, 2022. She is survived by Lou, her loving husband of almost 63 years, and their four daughters and their husbands: Lori & David Graham, Julie & Vincent Arnold, Holly & Steve Hippenmeyer, and Amy & Robert Morgan. Donna is also survived by her loving cousin, Jennie Peter, and her...

Dorothea  Huber Bowers

Dorothea Huber Bowers

Aug 25, 2022

BOWERS, Dorothea Huber “Dottie”, age 89, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away in Durham, North Carolina on August 25, 2022. She attended Oakwood High School, where she and her twin brother, Donald Huber, were Prom Queen and King, and competitive chess players. Dottie was also a field hockey star at Oakwood High, where she graduated in 1950. She then went...

William "Bill" Webb, Jr.

William "Bill" Webb, Jr.

Aug 25, 2022

WEBB Jr., William Carl “Bill” age 97, of Kettering passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022. Bill was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and was actively involved with the Kettering South YMCA. He retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a Supervisory Electronic Engineer and worked as an engineering consultant for Grob Aircraft, E-Systems, and General Electric. Bill...

Roger Stephen Glass

Roger Stephen Glass

Aug 24, 2022

GLASS, Roger Stephen, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 24, 2022, at the age of 79. A resident of Oakwood, Ohio, and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, he was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Irene and Marion Glass on November 5, 1942. He was longtime President and CEO of Marion’s Piazza and Managing Partner of the R.C.K. Investment Company. He attended...

Edward L. Shank

Edward L. Shank

Aug 21, 2022

SHANK, Edward L. (Ted), of Oakwood, age 93, died peacefully on Sunday, August 21, at Miami Valley Hospital, following complications from an injury sustained in an accident on his “touring trike.” Ted lived a long and happy life, devoted to family and community. He is survived by son, Craig, of Seattle, and his wife, Meredith, daughter, Anne Hilton of Oakwood,...

George W. Henry

George W. Henry

Aug 20, 2022

HENRY, George Wilson, 92, of Kettering, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was born September 7, 1929 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, son of the late Oscar and Lillie Mae (Curtis) Henry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie (Teupe) Henry; sister, Bessie Henry; brothers, Richart Henry, Kenneth Henry, and James Henry. George was employed as...