Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Judith Lee "Judy" Pabst
Sep 23, 2020
PABST, Judith Walter “Judy”, age 81, of Miamisburg, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Sycamore Glen Care Center. Judy was born in Findlay, grew up in North Baltimore, Ohio and then graduated from Bowling Green State University. She then began teaching at Findlay High School and later married husband Donald F. Pabst at her hometown church in...
John R. Schoener
Sep 23, 2020
SCHOENER, John R., age 64, of New Richmond, OH, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. John was born on November 10, 1955 to Jack and Flora (Fronista) Schoener. He graduated from Northmont High School in 1974 and received his engineering degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. John’s internship at a paper mill during college launched his rewarding...
Richard Lee Miller
Sep 20, 2020
MILLER, Richard L. “Dick”, age 82, of Spring Valley, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Dick was born to the late Marion and Kathryn (Casey) Miller in Byron, OH on April 16, 1938. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Russell, Jacob, Larry, and Mick; and step-grandchild, Rachael Smith. He is survived by his loving wife...
Sandra Lee "Sandi" Hadick
Sep 20, 2020
HADICK, Sandra “Sandi” Lee (Seifert), age 57, of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. She is survived by her parents; Bob and Karen Seifert, husband; Robert Jerome Hadick; children, Melissa Joy Shelton and Robert Matthew Hadick; brother, Ryan Seifert; and grandchildren, Camden, Kinsley Lee and Kadence Shelton. Numerous other friends and relatives survive and find happiness and joy...
Gloria Jean Must
Sep 18, 2020
MUMPOWER-MUST, Gloria J. of Oakwood passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Harry Bushbaum, her first husband of thirty-six years, Glen E. Mumpower, and her second husband of twenty two months, Burton G. Must, Sr. She is survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graduate of the University of Dayton and...
James "Jim" Day
Sep 18, 2020
DAY, James Norbert “Jim”, age 92, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully Friday, September 18, 2020. Jim was born on February 8, 1928 to George and Martha (Keifer) Day. Jim was 15 when he met the love of his life and future wife of almost 70 years, Elaine (Huellemeier) Day. They married in 1951 and shortly after, the Army shipped...
Chris "Cece" Raines
Sep 17, 2020
RAINES, Chris "CeCe”, aged 76 of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on September 17, 2020 at the Hospice of Dayton. Daughter of Tom and Marie Cleary, Chris was West Carrollton's graduating class of 1961's Homecoming Queen and Glee Club president despite the fact that she could not carry a tune. She graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1964 with an...
Gordon Lee Dieterle
Sep 16, 2020
DIETERLE, Gordon Lee, age 75, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 with family by his side. Gordon was born on December 1, 1944 to John O. and Marie (Pollock) Dieterle. Prior to graduating from Fairmont High School, Gordon met the love of his life, Donnah, who he later married in 1967. Gordon enlisted in the United States Army...
Josephine S. "Jo" Sweeney
Sep 15, 2020
SWEENEY, Josephine S. “Jo”, age 95, formerly of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020. She along with her husband owned and operated the J. & B. Hallmark stores in Beavercreek, Fairborn, and Trotwood. Mrs. Sweeney was a member of Corinth Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon. She attended Youngstown College. She is preceded in death by her...
Gwendolyn Jean Waltz
Sep 15, 2020
WALTZ, Gwendolyn J. (Miller), age 86, of Oakwood, Ohio passed away the morning of Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Gwen was a proud Redhawk. She graduated from Miami University with a degree in accounting in 1957. Gwen met the love of her life, Victor “Bud” Waltz, at Miami University. The Miami merger lasted until his death in 1997. Gwen worked as...
Gerald A. "Jerry" Rieman
Sep 14, 2020
RIEMAN, Gerald A. (Jerry), age 72, of Centerville, OH, passed away Sept. 14, 2020. Gerald was born November 22, 1947 in Kalida, OH. Jerry is preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Donna Jo Rieman (Slayton); father, Edward A. Rieman and his mother Ettie M. Rieman (Mullett). Jerry graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree...
Gail Arlene Logan
Sep 14, 2020
LOGAN, Gail Arlene, age 71, of Washington Township, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. Gail was born January 30, 1949 in Richmond, IN to Donald and Marilyn (Zartman) Wysong. After graduating from Julienne High School, she attended the University of Dayton. There, Gail received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education. She taught biology at Chaminade Julienne High School,...
David Wood Folkerth
Sep 14, 2020
FOLKERTH, David Wood, age 59, of Oakwood, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. David was born January 23, 1961 to John and Carolyn (Wood) Folkerth. A graduate of Oakwood High School in 1979, he went on to attend Wright State University. David worked as a demonstrator for Shopsmith for over 30 years, and was a member of Southbrook Church. An...
W. Robert "Bob" Newton
Sep 13, 2020
NEWTON, W. Robert “Bob”, age 82, formerly of Port Vue, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Bob was born in McKeesport, PA on October 15, 1937. He graduated from McKeesport High School and served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. His professional career spanned the electronics and automation industries working for the Picker Corporation, U.S. Steel, and Davey...
Larry Richard Sheets
Sep 13, 2020
SHEETS, Larry Richard, age 78, of Centerville, formerly Lima, OH, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born to the late Richard and Doris (Durbin) Sheets in Decatur, IN on May 9, 1942. Larry earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University and worked as a Furniture Manufacturer Representative for Lane Action Industries. Larry served as a...
Norma Jean Stenger
Sep 12, 2020
STENGER, Norma Jean (Copley), age 81, passed away on September 12, 2020. Norma enjoyed the finer things of life, but also enjoyed maintaining a vegetable garden. She crocheted, embroidered, and cross stitched. In her later years, she enjoyed playing bingo with friends and chocolate. She was preceded in death by her husband, CA Stenger (1993); father, Walter A. Copley; and...
Kathleen Marcille Woodie
Sep 12, 2020
WOODIE, Kathleen Marcille; Our beautiful Katie, passed from this life on Saturday, September 12, 2020. She is preceded in passing by her “partner in crime”, Kathleen M. Cambria, “Mammaw,” Lawrence E. Woodie (grandpa), great grandparents Virginia Gibbs-Pratt, John R. Gibbs, John Pratt, Jenny Cambria and Carmelo Cambria. Katie is survived by her mom, Lisa Schreck, her dad Randall Woodie, her...
Carol Agnes Harsacky
Sep 12, 2020
HARSACKY, Carol Agnes, age 59, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. Carol was born October 3, 1960 to Frank and Margaret (Gunning) Harsacky. She was a graduate of Centerville High School and graduated from Sinclair Community College with an associates degree. Carol worked as a long-time employee of the Montgomery County Record Center for over 30 years. She...
John A. Buechler
Sep 11, 2020
BUECHLER, John A., an Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 11, 2020. John was a licensed funeral director and embalmer, serving many Dayton families since 1974. John enjoyed spending time flying RC Aircraft with his club W.O.R.K.S., serving as its president for five years. He had just purchased their lake home and got his...
Mary Josephine "Jody" Hirsch
Sep 10, 2020
HIRSCH, Mary Josephine “Jody”, age 88, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. Jody was born in Pittsburg, PA on May 18, 1932 to Robert and Elizabeth (Stoll) Shrader. A graduate of Upper Darby High School in Pennsylvania, she was also a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Jody was a golfer, a bowler, and loved a good bridge...