Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Joanne Rae Dormire

Joanne Rae Dormire

Mar 11, 2023

DORMIRE, Joanne Rae, age 85, of Dayton, wife of Dr. Richard Dormire passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 after many years of health problems. Joanne is survived by her husband, Richard and three sons and their families; Brett and Jill (sons, Chase and Ben), Mark and Robyn (daughter, Christina), Jeffrey and Colleen (son, Aiden). 

She worked for AT&T for many...

Carol Faith Jacobs Apt

Carol Faith Jacobs Apt

Mar 11, 2023

APT, Carol Faith Jacobs, age 91, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023. Carol graduated from Stow High School, attended Kent State University, and graduated from The Ohio State University, earning her degree in occupational therapy. In addition to numerous lineage groups, she was a member of Delta Gamma and Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, as well as...

Doris "Jean" Wallingford

Doris "Jean" Wallingford

Mar 11, 2023

WALLINGFORD, Doris “Jean”, age 93, of Centerville, OH, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Saturday, March 11, 2023. After high school, Jean went to work at Delco Products for 37 years during which she received her LPN and practiced nursing for 5 years. She was a longtime member of Polk Grove United Church of Christ and will be deeply...

Bryan L. Hucke

Bryan L. Hucke

Mar 10, 2023

HUCKE, Bryan L., age 78, of Centerville, passed away March 10, 2023. He was born August 2, 1944 in Kettering, Ohio; the son of the late Mel and Edythe (Lisk) Hucke. Bryan is survived by his three sons, Bryan (Anny) Hucke, Chris (Natalie) Hucke, and Matthew (Bridget) Hucke; former wife, Sharon Hucke; grandchildren, Reagan, Andrew, Cole, Kyle, Owen, Brice, Braeden,...

Elsie Lou Suhr

Elsie Lou Suhr

Mar 8, 2023

SUHR, Elsie Lou, age 79, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She was born August 4, 1943 in Melrose Park, Illinois; the daughter of the late, Milton C. and Bernice R. (Signorella) Ottow.

Along with her parents, Elsie is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, James Robert. She is survived by her son, James (Rebecca)...

Scott Andrew Iddings

Scott Andrew Iddings

Mar 8, 2023

IDDINGS, Scott Andrew, age 56, of Trotwood, OH, passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 15, 1966. He was a graduate of Northmont High School in 1985 and received a certification in HVAC-R from Triangle Tech in Greensburg, PA. He enjoyed camping, boating, and fishing. He will be remembered for his love of...

Patsy  Ann Murphy

Patsy Ann Murphy

Mar 7, 2023

MURPHY, Patsy Ann, age 81, of Centerville, OH passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Patsy was born in 1942 to the late Ralph and Esther (Stiver) Shipp. She is a graduate of Centerville High School in 1960. Patsy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her brother, Terry Shipp and her husband of 60...

Kelly Earl Williams

Kelly Earl Williams

Mar 7, 2023

WILLIAMS, Kelly, age 91, of Miamisburg, passed away, March 7, 2023. Kelly was born November 2, 1931 in Tazewell, Tennessee; He left home at age 21 and enlisted in the U.S Army. Kelly served during the Korean War from 1952-1954 and while enlisted he met the love of his life, Peggy. Together they had 4 children, twin sons, a son,...

Norma Jean Hendricks

Norma Jean Hendricks

Mar 6, 2023

HENDRICKS, Norma Jean (Young)

Norma Jean Young Hendricks, age 90, of Washington Township, Ohio died March 6, 2023. She was born June 4, 1932 as the youngest child of Mildred (Weidle) Young and Russell H Young. She is survived by her sister Mary Ellen (Young) Hopkins. Her brothers, Roy M Young, Russell G Young and Paul R Young preceded her in...

David Monroe Markwell

David Monroe Markwell

Mar 6, 2023

MARKWELL, David, age 83, of Riverside passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. David was born to the late Bennie and Myrtle (McKinzie) Markwell in Morehead, KY on February 6, 1940. He graduated from Morehead High School in Kentucky where he played basketball. David retired from General Motors after 30 years of loyal service. 

He was preceded in death by his...

Suzanne Dohner

Suzanne Dohner

Mar 4, 2023

DOHNER, Suzanne (nee Bland), age 95, of Centerville, OH passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Suzanne was born on January 24, 1928 in Piqua, OH.

She graduated from Fairview High School in 1946 and attended Miami University in Oxford, OH, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority. At Miami University she met and married Norman Dohner....

Thomas Earl Weller

Thomas Earl Weller

Mar 3, 2023

Thomas Earl Weller, a beloved husband, father, and community leader, passed away on Friday, March 3th, 2023, in Fort Myers, Florida, at the age of 77. Tom was born in Centerville, Ohio, in June 1945, to his parents Earl and Frances Weller. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Sue Van Voorhis, who passed away in 1992.

Tom attended...

Carole Kay Godfrey Hayden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...