Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

William "Bill" D. Elliott

William "Bill" D. Elliott

Jan 7, 2022

William “Bill” D. Elliott, age 98, of Centerville, OH, previously of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. Bill was born to the late Wilson and Margaret (Mast) Elliot on August 20, 1923 in Ottumwa, IA. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII where he had the opportunity to be a Navigator on a B-17....

Mary Caroline Riebe

Mary Caroline Riebe

Jan 6, 2022

RIEBE, Mary Caroline, lost her courageous battle with cancer Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the age of 81. First diagnosed in 2016, she enjoyed several cancer-free years before its return in 2021. Mary Carol was born September 21, 1940 to Thelma and Charles George. She moved to Michigan with her mother, returning to Dayton in 1976. She started working for...

Nancy A. Kleinhenz

Nancy A. Kleinhenz

Jan 4, 2022

KLEINHENZ, Nancy A., age 61, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was born in Dayton on March 10, 1960 to the late William and Thelma (nee Jacob) Reeves. Nancy graduated from Synder high school in Fort Wayne, IN before attending Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing. She had a long and successful career in nursing for...

Larry Rost Bilderback

Larry Rost Bilderback

Jan 4, 2022

BILDERBACK, Larry Rost, age 73, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022. Larry was born on March 29, 1948 in Wilmington, OH to the late Gail and Mildred (nee Sewell) Bilderback. He attended Clinton Massie High School where he excelled in academics as well as football, baseball and basketball. He also earned the award of Eagle Scout....

Stephanie L. "Sto" Hetzel

Stephanie L. "Sto" Hetzel

Jan 4, 2022

HETZEL, Stephanie L. “Sto” age 58, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was born on May 7, 1963 the daughter of Dr. Thomas and Sharon Hetzel, in Dayton, OH. Stephanie attended Centerville high school, class of 1982, and attended The Ohio State University. Following her education, she worked in the retail management field before changing her...

John R. Shirey

John R. Shirey

Jan 3, 2022

SHIREY, John, age 90, a resident of Centerville, died on Monday, January 3, 2022. He is survived by a sister, Marguerite of Springfield, along with several nieces and nephews. John graduated from Springfield Catholic in 1948 and served in the U.S. Army for 31 months during the Korean War. He then graduated from The University of Dayton in 1963 with...

Glenda E. Hime

Glenda E. Hime

Jan 2, 2022

HIME, Glenda E., 91, of Centerville, passed away on January 2nd, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Edna Range; and her husband of 56 years, Don. She is survived by three children, David (Heather) Hime of Centerville, Shannon Cheryl Lopez of Minnesota, Debra Hime of Dayton; seven grandchildren; Andrew (Sarah) Hime of Columbus, April (Jared)...

Jean Jacqueline Pirnia

Jean Jacqueline Pirnia

Jan 1, 2022

PIRNIA, Jean Jacqueline, age 77, passed away Jan. 1, 2022 in Centerville, OH. She was born May 26, 1944, to Ruth (Grant) and Martin Kraus in Akron, OH and graduated Copley High School in 1962. She attended Purdue University and was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. In 1966, she was the first in her family to graduate from college....

Nancye Sherk Schooley

Nancye Sherk Schooley

Dec 28, 2021

SCHOOLEY, Nancye Sherk, age 83, of Oakwood, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 after battling Alzheimer’s for many years. Nancye was born June 19, 1938 to the late Edgar and Willa (McKay) Sherk. She graduated from Oakwood High School (class of 1957) and earned her associate degree from Christian College. Nancye had an exciting life living in Japan and Germany...

Patrick J. Cunningham

Patrick J. Cunningham

Dec 28, 2021

Patrick J. Cunningham, age 90, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Patrick was born May 23, 1931 to the late Patrick and Lorene (Schwieterman) Cunningham. He proudly served in the Navy and worked as an electrician and carpenter. Patrick was a devoted husband and father who loved his family deeply. He met the love of his life, Marlene,...

Jean Caroline Little

Jean Caroline Little

Dec 26, 2021

LITTLE, Jean Caroline, age 105, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021. Jean was born March 18, 1916 in Union City, IN to the late Don and Mary (Harris) Frazier. A graduate of Union City High School, she received her degree in business at Miami Jacobs Business College. Jean was very active in the community, serving as the Executive...

Joyce Laufersweiler

Joyce Laufersweiler

Dec 26, 2021

Angels in Heaven, GET READY, One Singular Sensation is headed your way. Joyce “Darling" Laufersweiler (Hoglund), age 89, of Kettering, OH, passed away December 26, 2021. Joyce was born on May 27, 1932 in Columbus to Harry and Gertrude (Deck) Hoglund. A graduate of Holy Rosary High School, she went on to attend The Ohio State University, where she was...

Robert L. Sweeney

Robert L. Sweeney

Dec 25, 2021

SWEENEY, Robert L. (Bob), age 85, of Kettering, OH passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen, of 63 years; son, Michael and parents, Robert LeRoy and Helen Sweeney. Bob will be deeply missed by his son, David (Sarah); daughter, Suellyn; daughter-in-law Annie; sisters, JoAnn Walk and Carolyn (Dick) Bales; brother, James...

Mary Catherine Fadely

Mary Catherine Fadely

Dec 25, 2021

FADELY, Mary C., age 88, of Springboro, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. Mary was born on April 14, 1933 in Troy, OH to the late Robert and Mary E. Coppock. A graduate of Troy High School, she dedicated herself to raising her family. Mary went back to school, graduating from Urban University with a degree in Accounts Receivable. She...

Lance Alexander Winkler

Lance Alexander Winkler

Dec 25, 2021

Lance Alexander Winkler, age 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Lance moved with his family to Dayton at age four. He went to Smith School in Oakwood, Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania and graduated with the Oakwood High School Class of ’76. After high school he attended Maharishi International University in Iowa for several...

Mary Jo Scalzo

Mary Jo Scalzo

Dec 25, 2021

SCALZO, Mary Jo, age 71, of Springboro, passed away at Sycamore Hospital on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Mary Jo was born on December 3, 1950 in Wheeling, WV to the late Edward J. and Eleanor (nee Gompers) Hannel. She graduated from St. Joseph Central Catholic High School and earned her BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Dayton....

Cynthia Elaine Meier

Cynthia Elaine Meier

Dec 25, 2021

MEIER, Cynthia Elaine, age 70, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. Cindy was born February 26, 1951 to the late Harold and Lois (Finney) Neal. She graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1969 and then from Morehead State University in 1973. Cindy dedicated over 10 years of her life teaching elementary school, a member of Alpha Delta Kappa,...

Steven Felix

Steven Felix

Dec 24, 2021

FELIX, Steven, age 57, formerly of Bronx, NY passed away in Columbus, OH on Friday, December 24th 2021. Steven was a hard, dedicated worker. From the very early age of 17, he joined the IBEW Local 3 Union. He began at McPhilben as a spot welder and then moved up to reading Blueprint & Code. He eventually moved to the...

Tammie Snyder

Tammie Snyder

Dec 23, 2021

Tammie Snyder, age 54, of Centerville, Indiana, is at peace. She left Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born February 17, 1967 in Richman, Indiana; the daughter of the late Larry Lee Plyley and Karen Snyder. Tammy is survived by her children, Michelle (Peter) NG, Cory (Brittney) Rush, and Courtney Polley; significate other, John Waterman; brothers, Larry (Sandy) Plyley and...

Robert  L. Brenner

Robert L. Brenner

Dec 22, 2021

BRENNER, Robert L., age 99, of Centerville, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Robert was born to the late William Brenner and Anna Louden on November 23, 1922 in Indianapolis, IN. He served his country in the Army 11th Airborne Division 1941-1946 during WWII. In 1951, Robert graduated from the University of Dayton. He was a Mason and was...