Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Judith G. Steiger
Jun 25, 2022
STEIGER, Judith G. (Schindler), age 79, of Centerville passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Judith was born to Gilbert and Gladys Schindler on November 12, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Wilber Wright in 1961. Judith worked for Mead Data Central and volunteered at Kettering Hospital. She was a long time member of Centerville United Methodist Church. Judith...
Eva Bothmann
Jun 25, 2022
BOTHMANN, Eva, age 71, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Eva was born in England on July 19, 1950. She learned to walk on her journey to the United States on the Queen Elizabeth 2. She graduated from Ursuline Academy and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from UC. She enjoyed playing tennis and loved to travel. Her spare...
David Allen Shively
Jun 24, 2022
SHIVELY, David Allen Age 79 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Friday June 24, 2022. He was born November 27, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Mees) Shively. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by this son, Tyrone Greene Shively; siblings, Richard Shively, Robert Shively, Jack Shively and his niece, Chrys Meatyard....
Joshua Ray Brooks
Jun 24, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Joshua “Josh” Ray Brooks announce his sudden passing on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the age of 39. Josh was born to Tommy “Tom” Brooks and Beverlee Rearick in Xenia, OH on July 12, 1982. He was a loving son, brother, and friend to many. Josh is preceded in death by...
James Franklin Glavic
Jun 23, 2022
GLAVIC, James F., age 81, of Kettering, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday June 23, 2022. He was a graduate of Cathedral Latin High School (Cleveland) in 1959 and received his B.A. from Kent State University in 1964. Jim was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. He worked for Mead Paper for 20 years, from which he happily...
Terry L. Smith
Jun 22, 2022
Terry Lernail Smith affectionately known as “T-Bone”, age 68 of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully in Columbus, OH on June 22, 2022, surrounded by family. He was a graduate of Colonel White High School. Terry was a devoted and loving father and grandfather who served his daughters breakfast in bed and had countless dance parties and sleepovers with his grandchildren....
Walter Anthony Mauck, Jr.
Jun 21, 2022
MAUCK, Walter Anthony, Jr., DDS, age 67, of Springboro, OH passed away Tuesday June 21, 2022. “Junior” was born to Walter A. Mauck, Sr. and Aurelia (Frey) Mauck on September 21, 1954 in McLeansboro, IL. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University and then graduated from Loyola University School of Dentistry where he received his DDS....
Aryetta L. Holiga
Jun 21, 2022
HOLIGA, “Etta” ARYETTA L., age 93, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June, 21, 2022. Etta was born on January 12, 1929 to the late Pontelie and Ollie Mernedakis, in Athens, OH. Shortly after her birth she along with her four siblings relocated to Columbus, OH where she went on to attend Central High School. Soon after, Etta moved...
Bernard G. "Bernie" Thompson
Jun 14, 2022
THOMPSON, Bernard G. “Bernie”, age 85, of Centerville, OH, passed away on June 14, 2022. Bernie was born on March 24, 1937, to the late Roy G. and Charlotte R. (nee Schultz) Thompson, in Chicago, IL. He grew up in the Chicago area, attending the University of Illinois first at Navy Pier, Chicago and later transferring to U of I’s...
Lawrence "Larry" R. Ely
Jun 14, 2022
ELY, Lawrence “Larry” R., age 64, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was born December 7, 1957 in Middletown, Ohio; the son of the late Marnel Lee and Ethel Joyce (Hinkle) Ely. Larry worked for General Motors for many years until his retirement. He would always be there to lend a helping hand...
Jovita H. Lautar (Nee Diaz)
Jun 14, 2022
LAUTAR (NEE DIAZ), Jovita H., age 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Jovita was born on May 23, 1926 in Zeising, West Virginia; the daughter of the late Benigno and Maria (Rodriguez) Diaz. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Lautar and grandson, Brandon. Jovita is survived by her children, Bill (Julie), Jeff (Tina Wright),...
Kathleen J. Turner Neiman
Jun 14, 2022
Kathleen J. Turner Neiman, 79, of Oakwood, Ohio passed away suddenly on June 14, 2022. She was born in Buffalo, New York, and spent her childhood in Detroit and St. Louis before moving to Kettering. She graduated from Marti School then went on to attend and graduate from Western College for Women. Her professional life centered on wordsmithing and editing....
George Earl Himes
Jun 12, 2022
HIMES, George, age 91 of Kettering, OH passed peacefully away on June 12th, 2022. He is survived by his lovely wife of more than 71 years, Shirley Himes. He is also survived by his three daughters, Angela Shaw (Mark) of Beavercreek, Lyn Schaadt (Jack) of Troy and Cheri Cantini (Evan) of Seattle WA; grandchildren Jon Schaadt (Amber) of Troy, Jason...
Sgt. Maj. James W. Snyder (Usmc Ret.)
Jun 9, 2022
Sgt. Maj. James W. Snyder (USMC Ret.), age 90, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Elizabeth Snyder (Johnston), step-son, Ricky Cecil, and four brothers, William Quinn, Elmer, Charles, and Richard. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Darlene, daughter, Kristine (Steve) Null and...
Nancy Lee Fox
Jun 6, 2022
FOX, Nancy Lee, of Flint, MI age 86, passed away at Ascension Genesys Hospital on Monday, June 6, 2022. Funeral service will be held at 1pm, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oakwood. Nancy was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 21, 1936, the daughter of Stuart C. and Eleanor (Phirman) Fox; the sister of...
Gail Elizabeth Weeks
Jun 5, 2022
WEEKS, Gail Elizabeth 80 of tidewater, Oregon passed away June 5th 2022. She was surrounded by love ones and knew she was not alone. She also knew that everyone in that room wanted so badly for her to fight, but she was tired and had so many loved ones in heaven so excited and ready for her. Gail had spent...
Richard Cromwell Cummings
Jun 4, 2022
CUMMINGS, Richard Cromwell “Dick”, age 90, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Richard was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 16, 1931 to the late Lewis and Ruth Cummings. He attended Fairview Elementary School and Fairview High School. Beginning in the fall of 1949, Richard attended The Ohio State University. He was a member of Phi Kappa...
Frank Oliver Wentworth
Jun 3, 2022
WENTWORTH, Frank Oliver, a loving father, husband, and grandfather, passed away on June 3, 2022. Frank was born on December 17, 1932, to Raymond and Julia Wentworth of Mattydale, NY. He graduated from North Syracuse High School, LeMoyne College and the State University of New York at Oswego. He and his wife Maureen were longtime residents of North Syracuse and...
Marjorie Ann "Marge" Kuhns
Jun 2, 2022
KUHNS, Marjorie Ann “Marge”, 97, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born in Troy, Ohio in October 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Esther (Allspach) Kroger; her beloved husband of 59 1/2 years, Miles Edward Kuhns; her sisters, Cecelia Whitmer, Charlotte Biles and Rosalie Calvert; brother, Carl "Lud" Kroger....
Lois M Scott
Jun 2, 2022
SCOTT, Lois M., age 79, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, Kettering, OH. Lois is preceded in death by her elder sister Hellen Quinton (née Stratton), her father Fred Stratton, mother Susan Stratton, younger brothers Greg and Richard Stratton, and her daughter Joanna Morningstar (née Scott). She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years,...

