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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Richard T Brown
Aug 5, 2022
Richard Todd Brown (Rich), a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away Friday, August 5th, 2022 at the age 71. Rich was born to Charles and Dorothy (Mau) Brown in Chicago, IL. The second of three children, after becoming an Eagle Scout and graduating from high school he attended Northern Illinois University obtaining his Bachelors of Science degree. During...
David Earl Deaton
Aug 5, 2022
DEATON, David Earl of Kettering, Ohio died on August 5, 2022 at the age of 86. Dave was born in Buckhorn, KY to Clifton and Hazel Deaton. He was well known for his handyman and woodworking skills, but above all he was most known for his character. He was quite often described as “the kindest man I ever knew”. Dave...
Donald Francis Hagerty
Aug 5, 2022
HAGERTY, Donald Francis “Don”, age 85, of Centerville, Ohio passed away Friday, August 5, 2022. Don was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 31, 1937 to the late Gerald and Angela Hagerty. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Phyllis; daughters, Anne and Kate; sons, Brian and Kevin; grandchildren, Erin Grace, Margo Julia, and Jake. Don will...
Kimberly Ann Fugate
Aug 5, 2022
FUGATE, Kimberly Ann “Kim”, age 51, of Dayton, Ohio started her journey of eternal life in Heaven on August 5, 2022. She worked as a CNA for many years and an Environmental Director for a pediatric nursing home until 2020. Kim was known for her love of poetry both reading and writing, a few examples of her work went on...
Rev. Margaret Duncan Holt Sammons
Aug 3, 2022
SAMMONS, Rev. Margaret Duncan Holt, age 73, of Kettering, died on August 3, 2022 in Traverse City, Michigan. Margaret, also known as “Peggy”, was born in Chicago on Christmas Eve, 1948, the first of five children born to Joan Duncan Holt and the Rev. James Craigie Holt. Margaret attended public schools in Butte, Montana and Kalamazoo, Michigan, and graduated from...
Walter A. Pettit
Aug 2, 2022
PETTIT, Walter A., age 99, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at St. Leonard. Walter graduated from Hamilton High School and joined the USAF upon graduation, serving in WWII as a P-47 fighter pilot. He was an active volunteer for the City of Kettering, including Kettering-Oakwood Exchange Club for over 20 years, acting as President of the Kettering...
Mary L. Welch
Aug 1, 2022
WELCH, Mary L., age 89, of Centerville, OH, formerly of Naples, FL, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was born and raised in Kentucky before relocating to the Dayton area. Mary had a career working in fine dining, and spent many years at the Pine Club, and later at the Paragon. Mary spent 27 years with the love...
Sean Marc Martens
Jul 31, 2022
MARTENS, Sean Marc, age 45, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, July 31st at his home. He was a graduate of Brandon High School, Brandon, Florida in 1995 and received his Associates degree in Industrial Design Technology with a specialization in transportation and product design from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA in 2000, graduating with Honors. Combining his...
Leonard J. "Lenny" Long, Jr.
Jul 30, 2022
LONG Jr., Leonard J. “Lenny”, age 76, of Fairborn, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Lenny was born on June 28, 1946, in Dayton, OH, to the late Leonard Sr. and Alice (nee Howland) Long. He was proud to work for Greene Inc and loved playing sports including baseball, basketball, and bowling, with his co-workers and friends. Lenny’s kind...
Michael Thomas "Mike" Bockrath
Jul 30, 2022
BOCKRATH, Michael Thomas “Mike”, age 74 of Vandalia, OH passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. Mike was born November 26, 1947 to Victor Sr. and Alma (Zimmerman) Bockrath. A 1966 graduate of Chaminade High School, he was drafted into the Army, serving until 1970. Once out of the military, Mike joined his brothers and worked for the family business, Bockrath...
Marjorie Phyllis Ryan
Jul 29, 2022
Our dear mother, Marjorie Phyllis Ryan, or “Phyllis” as she was known, sadly passed away on July 29, 2022, at the age of 95. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. And she had so many friends, as she was the kindest, sweetest person you would ever have the pleasure to know, just ask...
Carol Ann Horath
Jul 28, 2022
HORATH, Carol Ann, Age 83, of Washington Township, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Carol was born on October 31, 1938 in Jackson, MI, to the late Carl and Dora (nee Cary) Reber. Throughout her life Carol had a love for music, from piano as a child, clarinet in marching band, to organ, accordion and saxophone later on. In...
Mary B. Stratis
Jul 27, 2022
STRATIS, Mary (Bimbas), “old enough to know better” of Centerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the very beloved daughter of the late George & Anastasia Bimbas. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert E. Stratis and is survived by her son, Greg (Lorraine) and daughter, Stacey. Mary...
Constance C. Klarer
Jul 26, 2022
Constance C. Klarer, age 101, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was born February 27, 1921 in Lansing, Michigan; the daughter of the late Wesley Earl and Nancy Irene (Simpson) Ceeley. Along with her parents, Connie is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, David and brother, Philip Ceeley. She is survived by her children, Nancy...
Barbara Ruth Columbus
Jul 26, 2022
COLUMBUS, Barbara Ruth, age 72, of Centerville, OH passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Barbara received her Bachelor’s Degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She was a devoted and longtime member of Restoration Church, where she taught Sunday School. Barbara also taught Pre-School and Kindergarten for over 25 years. She loved to read, exercise, and was an avid gardener. Barbara...
John E. Fissel, Jr.
Jul 25, 2022
John E. Fissel, Jr., age 92, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022. Born on September 18, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland; the son of the late John E. Fissel, Sr. and Grace Fern Engle. John is preceded in death by his first wife, Anita; daughter, Holly Beth Webb; son, David Fissel; and brother, Fenton Fissel. John is survived by his wife,...
Donald Paul Gudorf
Jul 25, 2022
GUDORF, Donald P. (Donny), age 91 of Dayton, Ohio passed away July 25, 2022 at Stoney Ridge Senior Living with his wife Marjorie at his side. He was born October 3, 1930, the son of Urban Sr. and Frances (Sturwald). Donald was preceded in death by his parents Urban and Frances Gudorf, brothers Urban Jr, James, Norman and Paul. He...
Larry Russell Fouty
Jul 25, 2022
FOUTY, Larry Russell, age 76, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022. He was born January 24, 1946 in Gary, Indiana to Harry and Elsie Fouty. Larry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sue; son, Michael of Georgia; daughters, Michelle (Glen) Shelley of Centerville and Laura Asher of Colorado; grandchildren, Caitlyn and Yelsa Asher, Mia, Hannah,...
David Francis Miller
Jul 25, 2022
MILLER, David Francis “Dave”, age 54, of Miamisburg, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. Dave was born in Dayton, OH on November 16, 1967. He was a 1986 graduate of Centerville High School. Dave took great pride in the life he created for his family. He loved spending time with his children and had an extra special father/son bond...
Thomas Ross Shafor
Jul 22, 2022
SHAFOR, Thomas Ross passed away on Friday, July 22, at the age of 83. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Evelyn Shafor; sister, Linda; and wife, Ann (Meriweather) Shafor. He is survived by his son, Aaron; sister, Sally; nephew, J.R. Tipton; and niece, Casey (Todd) Boardwine; along with many caring cousins and terrific friends. Tom graduated...
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