Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Robert "Bob" Kennedy Sr.

Robert "Bob" Kennedy Sr.

Sep 5, 2019

KENNEDY, Robert J. “Bob”, 98, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born in Cincinnati on October 1, 1920, to the late Francis and Mary Kennedy. He graduated from Purcell HS, class of 1938, before attending Xavier University. WWII broke out, and Bob made the decision to serve his country in the Army. Before he left, he married...

Timothy Pierce Ahern

Timothy Pierce Ahern

Sep 5, 2019

AHERN, Timothy Pierce, age 67, of Kettering, passed away on September 5, 2019. Timothy was born to William E. and Elizabeth I. (Smith) Ahern in Urbana, OH on July 9, 1952. He graduated from Fairmont East in 1970 and attended The Ohio State University. He worked as a manager for National Amusements Cinemas and other Dayton theaters for forty plus...

Ruth Anne Woods

Ruth Anne Woods

Sep 4, 2019

WOODS (Griffith), Ruth Anne, age 93, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 4, 2019 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. Ruth was born on August 17, 1926 in McHenry, Ky. to Joseph and Thelma Jones. She graduated from Big Creek High School in McDowell County, West Virginia, and earned her Associates Degree in Journalism from Ashland Junior College in Ashland,...

Norma Irene Roseberry

Norma Irene Roseberry

Sep 1, 2019

ROSEBERRY, Norma I. “Pansy”, age 75, passed on peacefully with her husband and children by her side on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 after a long 4 year battle. She was a fighter till the end. Norma was a lifelong United Methodist Church Member. She is survived by her husband, James; 6 children, 10 grandkids, 1 grandchild-to-be, and favorite dog, Jack....

Robert A. "Bob" Lowden

Robert A. "Bob" Lowden

Sep 1, 2019

Lowden, Robert A. “Bob” age 87, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019. Bob was a graduate of Miamisburg High School and of the University of Dayton. He also received his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. In his professional life, Bob was an entrepreneur who founded and operated several businesses including Lowden Paint and Decorating, Tri...

Ruth Irene Gordon

Ruth Irene Gordon

Aug 31, 2019

GORDON, Ruth I., age 98, of Miamisburg, passed away on August 31, 2019. Ruth was born to the late Walter and Catherine (Stitle) Bailey on August 26, 1921 in Newton Falls, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Irl Gordon, son, Roger I. Gordon, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Ruth is survived by daughters Donna R. Archer,...

Anna M. Morrow

Anna M. Morrow

Aug 31, 2019

MORROW, Anna Maria, "Nannina" long time resident of Dayton, OH passed away Saturday, August 31st, 2019. She was born on June 7, 1936 in Naples, Italy to the late Pietro and Luongo (Vincenza) Guida. Anna loved to cook and spent most of her time in a kitchen both personally and professionally. She was a longtime employee of Sacksteder's Restaurant, she...

Sandy L. Drake

Sandy L. Drake

Aug 29, 2019

DRAKE, Sandra L., age 77, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. She was born on September 22, 1941 in Erie, PA. A daughter of the late Ernest L. and Hazel B. Mayhue. She was a retired nursing assistant. Sandra first worked as a volunteer for several years at Kettering Medical Center (KMC), Kettering, OH, then worked...

Robert James Hadley, Esq

Robert James Hadley, Esq

Aug 29, 2019

HADLEY, Robert “Bob” James, age 80, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Bob was born on October 27, 1938 in Wilmington, OH to Robert and Ethel (Slade) Hadley. He graduated from Wilmington High School, Ohio State University, and Harvard Law School. Bob spent his entire legal career as a corporate attorney with Thompson Hine, retiring in 2003....

Carl Daniel Kline

Carl Daniel Kline

Aug 27, 2019

KLINE, Carl D., age 95, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Carl was born on December 23, 1923, on a farm in Liberty Township, Van Wert County. OH, to Harry and Fern Kline. On June 8, 1946 he married Arlene L. Krugh, daughter of Carey and Mae Krugh, who preceded him in death on October 15,...

Fredric Joseph Scheyd

Fredric Joseph Scheyd

Aug 26, 2019

SCHEYD, Fredric Joseph, Col. USAF Retired, age 80, of Beavercreek, OH passed away August 26, 2019. Fredric is survived by wife Elizabeth; daughter Erika (Jon) Ross; granddaughter Monica Ann Wilkes, and sister Judith Garro. Services will be held Friday, August 30, beginning at 11:00 am at Church of the Incarnation, 55 Williamsburg Ln, Dayton, OH 45459.

Joann Ross

Joann Ross

Aug 24, 2019

ROSS, Joann (Cox) from Catlin, IL was ushered into the presence of Jesus at age 88 on Saturday, August 24, 2019. She was born on May 1, 1931 to the late George and Mable (McElhaney) Cox of Catlin. She went to Catlin grade school and Catlin High School where she graduated with honors in 1949. She was a faithful member...

Merle Dean Rollins

Merle Dean Rollins

Aug 24, 2019

ROLLINS, Merle Dean, age 87, of Xenia, OH, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Dean was born in Chesnee, SC to Burton and Flossie (Peeler) Ruppe on April 5, 1932. She graduated from Chesnee High School, loved to read and care for her family. Dean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Frank; brother, Hubert Ruppe. She is...

Virginia M. Miller

Virginia M. Miller

Aug 21, 2019

MILLER, Virginia “Ginny”, age 94, of Kettering passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Virginia was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church, New Horizons, Fun Club, Lathrem Senior Center, and VFW # 9927. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judith Brown; son, Harold J. Wright Jr.; sisters, Lucille Pugh and Mildred Rees. Virginia is survived by her...

Anthony "Tony" Sorice

Anthony "Tony" Sorice

Aug 21, 2019

SORICE, Anthony L. age 64 of Kettering, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife Sue and family. Tony was born on May 2, 1955 to the late Anthony and Mary Ellen (Lockwood) Sorice. He graduated from Belmont High School in 1973. He then went on to join the Air Force, retiring as...

Samuel Ferrel

Samuel Ferrel

Aug 20, 2019

FERREL, Samuel, age 79, of Fairborn, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Samuel was born May 2, 1940 in Paso Robles, CA to Daniel and Frances (DeLos Angeles) Ferrel. A graduate of San Jose High School in 1958, he went on to become a Master Sargent in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1984. Samuel was a huge...

Linda Sue Ballard

Linda Sue Ballard

Aug 18, 2019

BALLARD, Linda S. (Sanders), age 73, of Kettering, OH, died on Sunday, August 18, 2019 after a tough and courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born on November 4, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Russell L. and Doris (Johnson) Sanders. She is preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Mattingly; her brothers, Robert L. “Larry” Sanders and Thomas...

Edith Marilyn Corbin

Edith Marilyn Corbin

Aug 18, 2019

CORBIN, Edith Marilyn (nee Peters) November 12, 1927 – August 18, 2019. Edith passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Bethany Village in Centerville, OH. She is predeceased by her husband Robert Corbin, her parents Lillian and Calvin Peters, her brother Calvin (Pete) Peters and sister-in-law Ellen Peters (nee Coleman). She is survived by her daughters, Lynn Corbin...

Eric Duane Thompson

Eric Duane Thompson

Aug 17, 2019

THOMPSON, Eric Duane, age 50, of Waynesville, departed us on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from medical complications. Eric was born on December 30, 1968 in Dayton, OH. He worked as a sheet metal worker and was a former Navy shipmate. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Blanche Thompson. Eric is survived by his father, Lloyd Gene Thompson,...

Elaine Ann Dosser

Elaine Ann Dosser

Aug 17, 2019

DOSSER, Elaine A. age 81 of Washington Township, OH, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Elaine was born January 12, 1938 to Frederick and Mary (Stoffer) Hundertmarck. An animal lover at heart, she was devoted to her horses, caring for them and her German Shepherd, as well as other animals on her five acre farm. She also carefully tended...