Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Rhonda Shockley-Rose
Feb 18, 2025
SHOCKLEY-Rose, Rhonda, age 64, of West Carrollton, OH, went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother "MomMom" and sister. Rhonda was born on June 20, 1960, to the late Ivan and Mary Petrey, in Dayton, OH. She grew up in West Carrollton and graduated from West Carrollton High School, class...
Paul Montgomery Vanderburgh
Feb 17, 2025
Vanderburgh, Paul Montgomery, age 64 from Oakwood, OH, passed away peacefully February 17, 2025, with his loving wife and children by his side after a long battle with a terminal neurodegenerative disease. His family and friends lost a piece of this strong, caring, humble, witty, and loving man each day over the last six years and they know he is...
William Dillard "Bill" Carpenter
Feb 17, 2025
CARPENTER, William Dillard “Bill”, age 95, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. Bill was born to the late William F. and Lula Carpenter on December 1, 1929, in McKee, KY. Throughout his life, Bill was a hard worker, even starting his first full-time job at the age of 14 to support his family. In 1951, he...
Barbara Pray
Feb 16, 2025
Pray, Barbara A. (Kling) age 93 of Miamisburg passed away peacefully Sunday February 16th, 2025. She was Born April 2, 1931 to Dr. Gunard and Gertrude Kling in Albany Missouri. She was married for 69 years to Charles Louis Pray.
Barbara was a member of Normandy United Methodist church. She was a member of the order of Eastern star and Zeta...
James Richard Smith
Feb 16, 2025
SMITH, James "Smitty", a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 14, 1946, Jim lived a life full of laughter, love, and adventure, which he shared with his devoted wife of 58 years, Myrna. They were not only partners in life but also celebrated their shared...
Donald W. Maudlin
Feb 16, 2025
Donald William Maudlin died on February 16, 2025 at Austin Trace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Centerville, Ohio. He was 91. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Betty; his three children, Mickey (and Karen) Maudlin, Mark (and Karen) Maudlin, and Stacy (and Erich) Smith; as well as seven grandchildren, Katherine Maudlin, Alexa Maudlin, Lauren Motley, Cole Smith,...
Gerry Bryant Mitchell
Feb 14, 2025
MITCHELL, Gerry Bryant, age 72, of West Carrollton, passed away February 14, 2025. He was born June 27, 1952 in Macon, Georgia; the son of the late John Paul and Ramona (Bryant) Mitchell. Gerry is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Pam; son, Matthew; daughter, Brittney (Ian White); grandsons, Rory and Riley White; brother, L. Paul Mitchell; and...
Carol Schulkers
Feb 13, 2025
SCHULKERS, Carol, age 72, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Carol was born on December 9, 1952, to the late Nicolas and Phyllis Guardiola, in Lima, OH. At a young age her family moved to the Dayton area where she graduated from Alter High School, class of 1971. Carol continued her education at Miami Valley School...
Jack Frederick Fritzsche
Feb 12, 2025
FRITZSCHE, Jack Frederick, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was 90 years old.
Jack was born on August 22, 1934, in Dayton, Ohio, and grew up with his brother and three sisters on a farm. His childhood was filled with hard work and a strong sense...
Charles Richard "Rick" Cothern
Feb 12, 2025
Dr. Charles Richard Cothern, a distinguished scientist and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official, passed away on February 12th at the age of 88. His mother, Mary Helen McCarty Cothern, passed away 28 years ago also on February 12th. Born on September 6th, 1937, Dr. Cothern dedicated his life to advancing environmental science and improving public health.
Dr. Cothern earned his...
Beverly Frankenfeld
Feb 11, 2025
FRANKENFELD, Beverly, age 91, of Centerville, OH, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 6, 1934, in Decatur, IL, to the late Harold and Nellie Zimmerlin. At a young age her family relocated to the Dayton area where she graduated from Wilbur Wright High School. Following Beverly’s high school education, she...
Steve C. Stamas
Feb 10, 2025
STAMAS, Steve C. age, 81, of Centerville, OH, passed away peacefully with family on February 10, 2025. Steve was born on August 17, 1943, in Dayton OH, to the late Charles and Cleopatra Stamas. He graduated from Colonel White High School before continuing his education at the University of Dayton. Steve had an impressive 64-year career at Mosier Fluid Power,...
Douglas R. Boyd
Feb 9, 2025
BOYD, Douglas R., age 84, of Springboro, passed away February 9, 2025. He was born July 23, 1940 in Flint, Michigan; the son of the late Ralph and Gladys (Morgan) Boyd. Along with his parents, Douglas is preceded in death by his brothers, Don and Dwayne Boyd. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Joan (Melick) Boyd;...
Mary-Ann "Pokey" Huffman
Feb 8, 2025
Huffman, Mary-Ann Sullivan, known by her friends as ‘Pokey’, age 82, of Dayton, Ohio and Harbor Springs, MI, died peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Pokey had a heart that was much larger than her physical stature. She never met a person she did not embrace regardless of who they were, or from where...
Helen Julia Balogh
Feb 8, 2025
Helen J. Balogh, age 95, passed away on February 8, 2025. She was born on February 20, 1929, in Waynesville, OH to the late Mr. and Mrs. Garland Bagford. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Frank; one sister, one brother, and one son in law, Chuck. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Steve) Bennett of Kettering, OH, Charlotte...
W. Brad Mahle
Feb 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brad Mahle, who left us on February 6, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer. Born on July 25, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio, Brad lived a vibrant and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many.
A proud graduate of Fairmont High School, class of 1984, Brad's spirit shone brightly...
Barbara L. Hosford
Feb 6, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara L. Hosford, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, who left this world on February 6, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Dayton, OH, Barbara dedicated her life to bringing joy and adventure to those around her. She was a devoted wife to her husband,...
Carmen M. "Chuck" Cambria
Feb 5, 2025
CAMBRIA, Carmen Michael “Chuck”, age 85 of Dayton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on February 5, 2025. He was the first born son of an immigrant father from Falcone, Sicily, and mother from Reading, Pennsylvania.
His father passed away while serving our country in World War II in Italy in 1946. He was then raised by his uncle,...
Nancy L. Raby
Feb 4, 2025
RABY, Nancy L., age 90, of Kettering, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Nancy was born on June 28, 1934, to the late Herbert and Barbara Behnken, in Dayton, OH.
She attended Kiser High School for two years and finished her education at Fairmont High School, Kettering Ohio.
As a young lady, Nancy enjoyed roller...
Michael Allen Smith
Feb 4, 2025
SMITH, Michael Allen, “Miracle Mike”, passed away February 4, 2025. Mike was born in Washington, D.C. in 1955 and received his Master of Education from the University of Dayton. Mike was a professor at Sinclair Community College and a lifelong mentor who taught everyone’s favorite four-letter word…math. Mike’s talents were many, he was a devoted husband and father, sailor, volunteer,...