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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Vermilda Rose Janning
May 26, 2023
JANNING, Vermilda Rose, age 82, of Newport, KY, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Vermilda was born on January 14, 1941 to the late Rose & Gilbert Wessendorf, in Dayton. She had a passion for ceramics, and started a business called VJ’s ceramics. Vermilda loved the outdoors, Florida Sunshine, Gardening, playing the Piano, and traveling....
Dreama June Cox
May 26, 2023
COX, Dreama June, age 75, of Franklin, OH, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. Dreama was born on June 6, 1947 to the late Clarence and Macil (Cales) Ward. She attended Dixie Highway Christian Center and was a lifelong care giver. Dreama is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; son, Rex; and parents. She is survived by her...
Thomas O. Mills
May 22, 2023
MILLS, Thomas O., age 80, of Kettering, went to be with the Lord May 22, 2023. He was born October 5, 1942 in Piqua, Ohio. Thomas is preceded in death by his mom, Lola. He is survived by children, Timothy Scott (Peggy) Mills, Ronda Jean (Larry) Potter, and Christopher John (Jennifer Dawn) Mills; significant other, Darleen Mills; grandchildren, Jamie (Chad)...
Stephen McKinley Donisi
May 22, 2023
DONISI, Stephen McKinley, age 86, of Centerville, passed away on May 22, 2023. Steve was born in Dayton, OH on November 22, 1936 to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Free) Donisi.
After Graduating from Fairview High School in Dayton, Steve was able to attend The Ohio State University where his fondest memories were of the days he studied science...
Thomas Lee Weller
May 19, 2023
WELLER, Thomas Lee, age 82, of Centerville, OH peacefully passed at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, May 19, 2023. Tom was born on April 26, 1941, to the late Everett Thomas and Katie (nee O’Bannon) Weller of Dayton, OH. He grew up on the Weller family farm in Miami Township and graduated from Miamisburg High School in...
Charles Alan Phillips
May 17, 2023
Charles A. Phillips
Cap
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Alan Phillips. What most people will remember about “Cap” is he was loyal, hardworking, would do anything for you and was an all-around good person. Cap was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and special grandpa.
Cap, age 84,...
Diana Sue (Risner) Vaughn
May 16, 2023
VAUGHN, Diana Sue (Risner), 76, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren. The family requests privacy at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.
Marvin Edward Smith
May 13, 2023
Marvin Smith was born September 15, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio. He was the son of Marvin Joseph and Loretta Mary (DeVaney) Smith and grandson of Edward Ernest and Emma (Kern) Smith. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; his son, Timothy Smith (2017) of Simi Valley, California; his stepson, Randall Williams (2014) of Dayton, Ohio;...
John Henry Koors, Jr.
May 12, 2023
KOORS, John Henry, age 74, of Dayton, OH passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor and his encouraging love and support of everyone he knew. John served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; sister, Ann (Denny); brother, Luke (Karen); sister-in-law, Mary; father-in-law;...
Enoch Lee Holsinger
May 10, 2023
HOLSINGER, Enoch Lee, age 83, of Stout, OH passed away on May 10, 2023. Enoch was born to Enoch and Helen Holsinger on April 9, 1940 in Portsmouth, OH. Private family services. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.routsong.com.
Robert Chambers Winslow, M.D.
May 9, 2023
WINSLOW, M.D., Robert Chambers, age 88, of Centerville, OH, and of Sarasota, FL, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Bob was born on August 29, 1934 in Dayton, OH to the late William H. and Margaret Jayne (Chambers) Winslow. He was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church and a member of First United Methodist Church of Sarasota. Bob graduated...
Joyce Blair Von Gruenigen
May 7, 2023
Von Gruenigen, Joyce Elise Blair, age 92, of Kettering passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was a graduate of Corbin High School, Kentucky. She received her BA from the University of Kentucky and was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She taught business in Kentucky and Ohio. She taught for decades in the Kettering City School System....
Debra Elaine (nee Whirls) Scott
May 7, 2023
Debra “Debbie” Elaine Scott (Whirls), 65, passed away on May 7, 2023. She was born to parents Grace Eileen Whirls and George Henry Whirls on July 27, 1957, who both predeceased her.
Debra easily is described as having a beautiful soul and providing unconditional love for those who knew her. She had the rare quality of being beautiful on the...
Paul A. Long
May 7, 2023
LONG, Paul A. age 82, of Centerville, OH passed away on Sunday May 7, 2023. Paul was born on March 12, 1941 to the late Homer and Lelia Long in Xenia, OH. He graduated from Xenia High School and went on to start his career in the retail grocery business. Paul had a lifelong love of cars whether it...
Michael D. "Mike" Logsdon
May 6, 2023
Logsdon, Michael D. “Mike”, age 49, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Mike was born on May 22nd, 1973 in Port Charlotte, FL. He attended Centerville High School. Mike has always had a love for sports, especially NFL football. His favorite team was the Baltimore Ravens. He could name every player on the team. If you...
Deborah Byrd-Williams
May 4, 2023
BYRD-WILLIAMS (Leffler), Deborah, age 70, of Kettering passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was a graduate of Bishop Ready High School (Columbus) in 1971, received her BS in Education from the University of Dayton in 1975, and her Masters in Education in 2000. Debbie was a member of the Gamma Gamma Kappa sorority, the Christ Child Society...
Billie Gray Jackson
May 4, 2023
JACKSON, Billie Gray, 90, of Kettering, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2023. He was born on November 1, 1932 in Overton County, Tennessee to Ruben Elmore and Mildred (Eldridge) Jackson.
Billie was the loving husband of the late Eunia Jackson for 68 years. He was also preceded in death by his parents...
Dianne Janine (Vadeboncoeur) Chanatry
May 2, 2023
Dianne Janine (Vadeboncoeur) Chanatry, 69, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio following a brief illness but preceded by a 35-year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Daughter of a Dartmouth Navy dad and teacher/poet mom, she was born at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland and grew up in the Arlington and Fairfax Virginia suburbs of Washington D.C. She excelled...
James M. Friedmann
May 2, 2023
FRIEDMANN, James M., age 52, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023. James was born September 27, 1970 to Kurt and the late Mary (Purdin) Friedmann. James was a caring and loving person, kind and generous to a fault. His outgoing personality made him a friend to many. James had a love of music, and especially enjoyed playing the...
Howard E. Gorsuch
Apr 30, 2023
GORSUCH, E. Howard, age 84, of Spring Valley, OH, formerly of Centerville, OH, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. Howard was born on February 12, 1939 in Ridgeville, OH to the late Harold and Wilma (Lawson) Gorsuch.
He drove for Schneider Transport and Mikesell’s for many years. Howard had a wonderful sense of humor and he loved...
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