Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Constance Kay "Connie" Lockhart

Constance Kay "Connie" Lockhart

Feb 12, 2021

LOCKHART, Constance “Connie”, age 72, of Bellbrook, OH passed away on Friday 12, 2021. Connie was a devoted family lady that loved nothing more than a holiday or family gathering at her home, favorite park, or a favorite family vacation to the beach or mountains. She so proudly and often would brag to everyone she met about her large family....

Patricia Potter

Patricia Potter

Feb 12, 2021

POTTER, Patricia, age 89, died peacefully at Elmcroft of Washington Township on Friday, February 12, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Rodzia (Bollechino) Herbert of Dayton, OH. Patricia was born on November 19, 1931 and graduated from Fairmont High School. She attended United Methodist Church and volunteered at the Gift Shop inside Kettering Medical Center. Patricia...

Shiv Kumar Bakhshi

Shiv Kumar Bakhshi

Feb 10, 2021

BAKHSHI, Shiv Kumar, age 79, of Washington Twp., (Dayton), formerly of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Shiv was born October 2, 1941 in Lahore, India to Bir Bal Bakhshi and Shanti Devi Bakhshi. As a well-educated Punjabi man, Shiv came to the U.S. to attend The Ohio State University where he earned his Master of Science in Mechanical-Engineering...

Virginia Dee Preston

Virginia Dee Preston

Feb 9, 2021

PRESTON, Virginia Dee, age 95, of Dayton, OH, entered her eternal home on February 9, 2021. Born May 22, 1925 in Sturgis, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, George S. and Kathryn C. Preston, and her brother, William C. Preston. Virginia grew up in Howe, IN, received a business degree from Ohio State University, and spent her...

Marydale Montplaisir

Marydale Montplaisir

Feb 9, 2021

MONTPLAISIR, MaryDale, age 93 of Centerville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. MaryDale was born on February 11, 1927 to the late Raymond and Marcella Dixon, in Zanesville, OH. She was a longtime member of St. George Episcopal Church. MaryDale spent much of her free time as a volunteer for Kettering Medical Center and was...

Kevin A. Young

Kevin A. Young

Feb 9, 2021

YOUNG, Kevin A., age 58, of Dayton, formerly of York, PA passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Kevin was born April 19, 1962 in Baltimore, MD to Cornelius and Juliette (Burney) Young. He graduated high school in Falls Church, Virginia, and began his distinguished career with the Marine Corps. Kevin enlisted from 1980-1991, serving as a Bulk Fuel Specialist, Recruiter,...

Nancy Hattersley Zorniger

Nancy Hattersley Zorniger

Feb 8, 2021

ZORNIGER, Nancy Hattersley, age 91, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born on November 16, 1929 to Louise and Harold Hattersley of Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended Walnut Hills High School and graduated at 16 with Honors. Nancy then attended Wheaton College. She returned to Cincinnati and met Frank Zorniger, who had just graduated from...

Charles Edward Leboeuf

Charles Edward Leboeuf

Feb 7, 2021

LEBOEUF, Charles E., passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 at home with his family by his side in Dayton, OH just a few days before his 90th birthday. Born in South Bend, IN, Charles moved to Dayton and graduated from Chaminade High School in 1949. He graduated from University of South Carolina in Mechanical Engineering in 1954. Charles returned...

Norman Sam Maschner

Norman Sam Maschner

Feb 4, 2021

Norman S. Maschner, originally of Cleveland, OH, born 6/4/1927, passed away peacefully at home on 2/4/2021 at age 93 in Palos Heights, IL. He grew up in Cleveland, OH with his parents, Sam and Emma, and sister, Ruth. Following high school, he served in the Navy, and then attended Denison University, where he earned his B.S. degree. While at Denison,...

Richard A. "Dick" Huchison

Richard A. "Dick" Huchison

Feb 4, 2021

HUCHISON, Richard A. “Dick” age 80, of Kettering, OH passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Dick was born on July 12, 1940 in Dayton, OH and son of the late James P. and Shirley (Brown) Huchison. Dick graduated from Fairview high school and Bowling Green State University. While attending BGSU Dick met and married the love of his life...

Joanna Yvonne Sears

Joanna Yvonne Sears

Feb 4, 2021

SEARS, Joanna Yvonne, loving mother, age 82, of Fairborn, OH, was called home by our Lord on 4 February 2021. In her last days she resided in the Wright Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fairborn. Joanna is preceded in death by first husband David Lawrence McDowell and second husband, Herbert Sears. She is survived by her 4 children, David, Steven,...

Dennis Winston Murphy

Dennis Winston Murphy

Jan 31, 2021

MURPHY, Dennis Winston, age 79, of Centerville, OH, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. Dennis was born in Dayton, OH in 1941 to Robert and Mildred (Chapin) Murphy. He graduated from Centerville High School and went to Barber College where he continued his passion for not only cutting hair but building lifelong friendships. Dennis was a devoted family man who...

Richard D. "Dick" Risner

Richard D. "Dick" Risner

Jan 27, 2021

RISNER, Richard D. “Dick”, age 86, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2021 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Dick was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Iva and Espy Risner. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1953 and Wittenberg University in 1957 with degrees in business and coaching. While at Wittenberg, he was a member of...

Marion E. Schaefer

Marion E. Schaefer

Jan 24, 2021

SCHAEFER, Marion E, age 86, died January 24, 2021. In death, she is reunited with her beloved husband of 44 years, David, and their cherished son Jeffrey. Marion will be fondly remembered by friends as a quiet, fiercely intelligent woman who met life’s challenges with great grace. She was warm, lovely, and brimming with gratitude; her smile was a privilege...

Linda Jean Whelan

Linda Jean Whelan

Jan 22, 2021

WHELAN, Linda Jean (nee McManus), age 74, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away at home Friday, January 22, 2021. Linda was born May 13, 1946 to Michael and Jeanetta (Smith) McManus. A graduate of Stebbins High School in 1964, she retired from the Office of Clerk of Courts of Montgomery County. Linda was involved in her community, belonging to VFW Post...

Karen Marie York

Karen Marie York

Jan 22, 2021

YORK, Karen Marie, age 69, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. Karen was born August 9, 1951 to Cecil and Nancy (Patterson) York. A graduate of Fairmont West in 1969, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal Communications from Ohio University, and her Master’s degree from the University of Dayton in public speaking. Karen taught interpersonal communications at...

James Richard "Jim" Taylor

James Richard "Jim" Taylor

Jan 22, 2021

TAYLOR, James Richard “Jim”, age 100, formerly of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, passed away Friday, January 22nd, 2021. J. Richard or “JR” as he also was known by some was born in Whittier, California on May 18, 1920. It is with heavy hearts that the family members say goodbye to our father, friend, and guide. The only child of James Taylor and...

Ruth Mae Dolle

Ruth Mae Dolle

Jan 22, 2021

DOLLE, Ruth Mae, age 99, formerly of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, January 22, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. A special “Thank You” to the nurses, doctors, and chaplain who cared for Ruth while at Hospice. Also, a very special “Thank You” to the caregivers and office personnel of the Golden Heart Senior Care for the loving care you...

India Clark Pugel

India Clark Pugel

Jan 22, 2021

PUGEL, India Clark, age 66, of Beavercreek, passed away at her home January 22, 2021. India was the daughter of the late F.E. and Betty Jane Thompson, and a 1972 graduate of Miami Trace High School. She absolutely loved her dad and he worshiped her. India had a love for horses, dogs, cats, and anything Disney. She had numerous friends,...

Jerry Tate Dryden

Jerry Tate Dryden

Jan 20, 2021

Jerry Tate Dryden LTC (ret) 85, died Wednesday, January 20, at his home in Kettering. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy (Nolte); daughters Ellen (Greg) Earp of Grove City, OH; Julie (Jeff) Carbery of Dallas,TX; Marilyn (Mark) Hunter of Lebanon, OH; a son, John, of Cincinnati; and grandchildren Susan Earp; Andrew, Catherine, and Carly Carbery; Tatum...