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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Lynda Lee Greene (nee West)
Feb 28, 2025
GREENE (nee West), Lynda Lee, age 80, passed away peacefully February 28, 2025. She was born January 5, 1945 in Kentucky; the daughter of the late Edward Lee and Virginia Lee (Robards) West. Along with her parents, Lynda is preceded in death by her brother, Robert West and daughter-in-law, Tricia Greene. Lynda is survived by her beloved husband of 58+...
Levi David Keifer
Feb 27, 2025
KEIFER, Levi David, age 27, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Levi was born December 8, 1997 to Scott and Cynthia (Byrd) Keifer. A graduate of Centerville High School, he earned his associates degree at Sinclair Community College. Levi was an avid outdoorsman and believed a day inside was a day wasted. He spent his time hiking, exploring nature...
Michael Timothy Dempsey
Feb 27, 2025
DEMPSEY, Michael Timothy passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Thursday February 27,2025.
Mike was born on November 13, 1955, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. He attended St. Albert the Great Grade School and Archbishop Alter High School (Class of 1974). He received a golf scholarship to Edison Junior College in Fort Myers, Florida and attended Wright State University.
Mike was employed...
Carolou Skeans
Feb 27, 2025
SKEANS, Carolou, age 92, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. She was born November 26, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of the late Ledford and Sue (Brown) Smith. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Charlene Hall-Bonslett; and good friend and colleague, Rita Hurst. Carolou is survived by her two sons,...
Dennis M. Brown, M.D.
Feb 27, 2025
Dennis Mark Brown M.D., age 68, formerly of Centerville, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025. Dennis was born on September 24, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Thomas and Juanita (Heather) Brown. He was a graduate of Aiken High School in 1974 and received his undergraduate degree from the College of Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He then attended Wright...
Margaret Ann Arnoldin
Feb 26, 2025
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Arnoldin, 90 of Centerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at St. Leonard Living Community on Feb. 26, 2025.
Peggy was born in 1934 in the Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Edmund T. and Beatrice (Curnyn) Carroll. She was a 1953 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown, Pa. She was employed as a nurse for much of...
Diane Loving Stevens
Feb 25, 2025
STEVENS, Diane Loving, age 81, of Beavercreek, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Diane was one of fifteen children, born May 14, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to James and Jan (Loving) Hawkins. She graduated from East High School in 1961 and married William F. Stevens in 1964. Together, they raised three boys, traveling with William during his Air Force career. Diane...
Ann Marie Hart
Feb 25, 2025
Ann Marie Hart (Evers) of Kettering, Ohio, age 90, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Ann was born on September 2, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Henry and Elizabeth Evers. As the third of twelve children, Ann grew up in a bustling household that instilled in her the values of family and community.
Ann's journey through life...
Kathy Darlene Shoup
Feb 22, 2025
SHOUP, Kathy Darlene, born on August 19, 1958, left us too soon on February 22, 2025.
She was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of many with her kindness, humor, and infectious smile. Kathy had an incredible gift for making everyone around her feel special and loved. Those who knew Kathy will always remember her as a devoted friend and...
Patricia A. Ball
Feb 21, 2025
BALL, Patricia Anne, age 53, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in her home. Patricia was born on August 21, 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio to her loving parents, Ronald and Carolyn “Zoe” Ball. She grew up in the Centerville area and attended Centerville High School. Patricia later moved to Cleveland as a senior and graduated from Bay Village High School....
Jim Michaud
Feb 21, 2025
MICHAUD, Jim, age 78, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. Jim was born on September 16, 1946 in Fort Collins, CO, and was one of fifteen children born to the late Paul and Berniece (Stadelman) Michaud. He was raised in the Fort Collins area and graduated from Fort Collins High School before continuing his education at...
Joan M. (Fortener) Ritzert
Feb 21, 2025
RITZERT, Joan M. (Fortener), age 97, of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025. Joan was born on February 3, 1928, to the late John and Emma Breig, in Dayton, OH. One of 12 sisters, “Jo” grew up in the Dayton area and graduated from Julienne High School in 1946. She met and later married her first...
Norma Randolph Cahill
Feb 21, 2025
Norma Randolph Cahill, born September 14th, 1932, in Ravenscroft, TN, passed away on February 21, 2025, at age 92. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hassie Randolph; her sister Doris Clark; and her brother Bryant Randolph.
Norma spent her childhood in Lee County, VA, graduating from St. Charles, High School in 1950, where, among other activities, she...
Benjamin F. Schnier, Jr.
Feb 21, 2025
SCHNIER, Benjamin Francis, Jr. passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born 1931 to Benjamin and Theresa (Berg) in New York City. Benjamin served in the US Navy for 4 years. While stationed near Boston he met his beloved wife, Martha Keane and they married in 1954.They had three children, Scott, John and Kathryn and raised them in Whitestone,...
James Michael "Mike" Francis
Feb 21, 2025
FRANCIS, James Michael (Mike), age 69, of Kettering, passed away on February, 21 2025. He was born November 30, 1955, the son of the late James and Margaret (Noble) Francis. Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Justina (Snyder) Francis; children, Zach (Melissa) Francis, Vince (Timarie) Francis, Jessica Hart, and Brittany Hart; grandchildren, Austin, Stanley, and August...
Bobby C. Kelly
Feb 20, 2025
Kelly, Bobby C., age 87, of Centerville, OH, formerly of Columbus, OH, passed away on Thursday, February, 20, 2025. Bobby was born on January 12,1938, in Lebanon, OH, to the late Oscar Glen and Eulah Marie Kelly. He grew up in the Lebanon area and graduated from Lebanon High School. He attended The Ohio State University graduating in 1962 with...
Judith (Judy) Gail Lewman
Feb 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith (Judy) Gail Lewman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, and sister. She left us on February 19, 2025, at the age of 87. She passed peacefully with her loved ones around her. She was born in Joplin, Missouri on October 18, 1937, to her parents, Russell...
Mary Ann Sherman
Feb 19, 2025
Mary Ann Sherman, age 97, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Mary was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and attended Christ United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, William A. (Maria) Shroyer of Carlsbad, CA, Ted A. (Linda) Shroyer of Beaufort, SC, and Ed B. (Jane) Shroyer of San Diego, CA. A funeral...
Rhonda Shockley-Rose
Feb 18, 2025
SHOCKLEY-Rose, Rhonda, age 64, of West Carrollton, OH, went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother "MomMom" and sister. Rhonda was born on June 20, 1960, to the late Ivan and Mary Petrey, in Dayton, OH. She grew up in West Carrollton and graduated from West Carrollton High School, class...
Paul Montgomery Vanderburgh
Feb 17, 2025
Vanderburgh, Paul Montgomery, age 64 from Oakwood, OH, passed away peacefully February 17, 2025, with his loving wife and children by his side after a long battle with a terminal neurodegenerative disease. His family and friends lost a piece of this strong, caring, humble, witty, and loving man each day over the last six years and they know he is...
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