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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Ausma V. Erikson
Feb 3, 2026
Ausma V Erikson passed away on February 3, 2026. She would have been 100 on April 21st.
Ausma was born in Riga, Latvia in 1926. She came to the USA in 1949 with her family. She was an artist who loved oil painting. Ausma was member of Dayton’s Society of painters and sculptors for over 30 years. She exhibited her artwork...
Carolyn Marie Clark
Mar 11, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Marie Clark, who left us on March 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 8, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio, Carolyn was a resident of Miamisburg, where she touched the lives of many through her work and warm spirit. A proud graduate of Alter High...
Thomas E. Whalen
Mar 11, 2026
WHALEN, Thomas Edward, age 90, of Centerville passed away on March 11, 2026. He was born on March 20, 1935 in Springfield, MA to parents Joseph and Bernice Whalen.
Tom worked as an accountant at EG&G Mound for 33 years. For many years, Tom and his late wife Jean were members of Church of the Incarnation.
Tom is survived by his children...
Marilyn F. Schmalstig
Mar 9, 2026
Marilyn F. Schmalstig, age 92, formerly of Kettering, Ohio went home to be with our Lord on March 9, 2026. Marilyn was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 6, 1934 to Joseph and Gertrude (Kramer) Reger. Upon graduating from Patterson-Cooperative High School in 1952, Marilyn was employed by Standard Register for four years. A long time member of Ascension Parrish,...
Joann C. Findlay, M.D.
Mar 8, 2026
Joann C. Findlay, MD passed away on March 8, 2026, after a lengthy illness. She was lovingly cared for by her devoted husband, Dr. Jim Sabiers.
Joann was born on October 27, 1943, in Pittsburgh PA. She was the daughter of Ruth and David Findlay, the younger sister of brother David. Following her mother’s divorce, Ruth married Edward Meyers. The family...
Diane F. Scott
Mar 7, 2026
Diane F. Scott, age 69, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the evening of March 7th, 2026.
Born on September 18, 1956, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Diane was a near-lifelong resident of Oakwood, Ohio and a second-generation lumberjack. She was a proud 1974 OHS graduate, frequently involved in planning her class reunions.
In the early years...
John L. Hosford
Mar 6, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John L. Hosford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, who left this world on March 6, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Dayton, OH, John dedicated his life to bringing joy to the hearing impaired and adventure to those around him. He was a devoted...
Charles V. Simms
Mar 3, 2026
Charles Valentine Simms, a fifth generation Daytonian, passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2026 in his Florida home. He is preceded in death by his parents William Alexander and Dorothy Valentine Simms, his sister Budagail Simms Kirchman, and by his beloved wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Ann Harlamert Simms.
Charles was born in Belle Center, Ohio on May 26, 1932. He...
Nancy W. Keller
Mar 2, 2026
KELLER, Nancy W., age 79, of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Nancy was born on October 31, 1946, in Teaneck, New Jersey, to the late Theodore and Nadine (Barry) Weltner. She grew...
Timothy John Jewett
Feb 28, 2026
Timothy “Tim” John Jewett, of Bellbrook, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1956, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady, New York, to John “Jack” Jewett and Joyce Jewett.
Tim graduated with honors from Linton High School in 1974 and soon after proudly answered the call to serve his country. From 1974 to 1980,...
Karen Louise Burns
Feb 28, 2026
Karen Louise Burns, age 79, of Kettering, Ohio, who departed this life on February 28, 2026, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on April 8, 1946, in Whiting, Indiana, Karen was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Iva McCutcheon.
A graduate of Ball State University, Karen began her career as a Librarian for the Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission...
Dr. Nadia M. Shenouda
Feb 28, 2026
Dr. Nadia M. Shenouda of Waynesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the age of 80 surrounded by love and her family to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Nadia was the matriarch of her family. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born May 1, 1945, in Sohag, Egypt. Nadia was one...
Jackie Gentry
Feb 27, 2026
GENTRY, Jackie, age 75, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of The Bronx, NY, went to be home with the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born on December 15, 1950, to the late Henry and Ruby Gentry, in Cincinnati, OH. At a young age Jackie and her family relocated to New York, where she grew up, and graduated from...
Chrisoula Davis Vradelis
Feb 24, 2026
Vradelis, Chrisoula Davis, “Chris”, age 95 of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away at St. Leonard’s nursing home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
She attended Oakwood High School and Western College for Women. After working at Standard Register out of college, she then married and spent her time as a devoted homemaker, wife, and mother. She was a member of the Annunciation Greek...
Jesse Graham Wright, III
Feb 24, 2026
Jesse Graham Wright III, known affectionately as Graham, born on August 4, 1969, in South Bend, Indiana passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love for family, faith, and the outdoors.
Graham attended St. Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky, where developed the strong character that would define his life. He started university at Hillsdale College and went on to...
Sherrie Ferens
Feb 20, 2026
FERENS, Sherrie, age 78, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026. Sherrie was born April 12, 1947 to the late Theodore Robert and Elisabeth (Bliss) Dinsmore. She grew up in Kettering, graduating from Fairmont High School in 1965. Sherrie attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for two years. She earned a B.S., graduating Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa from...
Stacy Stenger
Feb 19, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Stacy Nicholas Stenger, a beloved son, father, and the dedicated owner of Pinnacle Road Automotive, LLC. Born on April 17, 1957, to Thomas B. and Rita Irene Stenger, Stacy's journey through life was marked by passion, commitment, his own quiet unique sense of humor, and an unwavering love for...
Ricky L. Huffstetler
Feb 19, 2026
Ricky Lawrence Huffstetler, age 62, was a loving and caring father, husband, son, brother, and friend. As vast as these roles were that he filled, he filled all of them to the best of his ability. He spent much of his life dedicated to aircraft. He entered the world of flying at 16 when he attained his private pilot’s license....
Jack E. Feverston
Feb 17, 2026
FEVERSTON, Jack E., age 97, of Centerville, OH went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Jack was born on November 1, 1928, in Dayton, OH to the late Donovan and Sylvia Feverston. He graduated from Stivers High School before beginning his career with NCR. His time with NCR was put on hold by the Korean conflict...
Shirley Ann Grenz Suhr
Feb 16, 2026
Shirley Ann Grenz Suhr, age 81, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026.
A native of Eureka, South Dakota, Shirley was born on July 16, 1944, to the late Ernest and Ella Grenz. Shirley grew up in Fargo, ND where her first job was with the telephone company as a phone operator. She met Lester on a...
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