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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Capt. Nicholas James Harrod
Apr 5, 2025
HARROD, Nicholas James, age 41, completed his final flight here on Earth on April 5, 2025. He was born March 21, 1984 in Fullerton, California to Andrew and Lori (Barnett) Harrod. Nicholas is survived by his beloved wife, Sarah and children, Noah and Natalie.
A devoted husband, father, and remarkable flight nurse at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Nicholas touched countless...
Verda G. "Carp" Carpenter
May 2, 2025
Verda G “Carp” Carpenter (1926 -2025) age 98, of Kettering, OH, has gone to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 2, 2025, under care at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 5, 1926 in Mckee, KY to the late William Flannery and Lula Ethel (Cole) Carpenter. Following the passing of his father at the...
Jack Hiett
Apr 30, 2025
Hiett, John "Jack”, age 89, of Washington Township, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather whose life radiated warmth and camaraderie, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy rich with laughter, adventure, and a profound love for his family and friends. He was born on March 16, 1936, in Windsor, Wisconsin, to the late John...
Sandra J. LeMaster
Apr 30, 2025
Sandra J. LeMaster, age 85, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of April 30, 2025, in her home in Centerville, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on August 28, 1939, in Sulphur Springs, Ohio, to the late Myron and Harrietta Eichelberger. Sandra graduated from Crestline High School in 1957 and Columbus Beauty School in 1958. She was an...
Ernest Adrian Reser
Apr 29, 2025
RESER, Ernest Adrian, 97, passed away peacefully, on April 29, 2025.
Ernie (Big Ern) was a wonderful husband and father and the ultimate family man. Whether he was piling the entire family into the 1969 Volkswagen bus for family vacations or hooking the trailer up to a Chevy Suburban he named Thor to take Sheila on adventures across the USA, family...
Ellis Russell Maas
Apr 28, 2025
Maas, Ellis Russell “Russ” died peacefully on April 28 at his home in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on August 30, 1942, in Elmhurst, Illinois to Ellis and Lorraine Maas (both deceased). Russ is survived by his beloved daughter Lisa Casey (Scott) of Normal, Illinois, partner Jana Jordan of Dayton, Ohio, and sister Lorraine Keith (Jay) of Belen, New Mexico.
Russ...
Harry A. Amato, Sr.
Apr 28, 2025
Amato, Harry A. Sr., age 98, of Kettering, OH stole home on April 28, 2025 after a brief illness, living independently until that time. He was born on July 25, 1926, in Greenville, OH to Harry and Blanche Amato.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mike, Laura Cligrow, and Bessie Jo Jasper; step-son John Bailey; and his wife...
Mary Ellen White
Apr 25, 2025
Mary Ellen White, a cherished sister, beloved friend, and accomplished financial analyst, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 after an extended battle with dementia. She was born in Etna, Ohio, where she grew up amidst the love of her family, including her two brothers, Richard and Bob. The memories of their simple and fulfilling childhood on Pike Street...
Vanhthong Boualavong
Apr 24, 2025
Age 90, of Kettering, OH, passed away April 24, 2025. A private service will be held at Routsong Funeral Home, Kettering, OH.
Donald Vernon Fry
Apr 22, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Vernon Fry on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 72.
One of four brothers, Donald was born on October 24, 1952, to the late Clarence and Geraldine Fry. He was a Kettering native and graduate of Fairmont East High School. Donald spent his career in the automotive...
Charlotte O'Laughlin
Apr 22, 2025
O’Laughlin, Charlotte, age 75 of Beavercreek, OH passed away on April 22nd, 2025. She was born on September 30th, 1949 in San Diego, CA to parents Bill and Helen Stone.
She is preceded in death by her parents and eldest son John J. O’Laughlin. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Tim O’Laughlin; sons James A. (Megan) O’Laughlin...
Roberta Moore Burnap
Apr 21, 2025
Roberta Moore Burnap "Bobbie", age 92, of Kettering Ohio, passed away in hospice care on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Roberta was born in Greensboro, NC on December 16, 1932. She graduated from Findlay High School when her family moved to Ohio. She earned a degree in English from Bowling Green State University and taught third grade. Roberta’s life changed forever when...
Frances "Pauline" Griffith
Apr 21, 2025
GRIFFITH, Frances “Pauline,” age 103 of Kettering, loving Wife and Grandmother, passed away April 21, 2025. She was born January 21, 1922 in Centerville, OH; the daughter of the late Wilbert and Edna (McCullough) Lucas. Along with her parents, Pauline is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Henry Alan Griffith; sister, Erma Gebhart; brothers, Chester and...
Conrad Lee Slorp
Apr 19, 2025
Conrad Lee Slorp, age 91, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
A Dayton native, Conrad was born on February 24, 1934, to the late Clifford and Edith Slorp. He graduated from Stivers High School and spent 19 years of his career with NCR. After NCR closed, Conrad continued his career with GM at their Delco plant, where...
John M. Lusa
Apr 17, 2025
LUSA, John M. of Washington Township has passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the age of 94. His wife, Marilyn G. Lusa, passed away in 2021 at the age of 91. John is survived by his daughter, Holly Lusa and son, Bradley Lusa.
John was born in the Westwood region of Dayton, Ohio on June 6th, 1930.
He graduated from...
Judith Ann Mayer
Apr 16, 2025
Mayer, Judith Ann, age 85, formerly of Kettering passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was a graduate of Fairmont High School in 1957 and received her B.S. form the University of Dayton in 1961. She was a math teacher and assistant athletic director at Wilbur Wright and Belmont High Schools. After being an educator, she worked at Graduate Service...
John Alexander Zamonski
Apr 16, 2025
Zamonski, John Alexander, age 86, of Oakwood and Kettering, entered eternal life on April 16,2025. Born in Detroit, MI, December 03, 1938, he was the oldest child of Theodore Zamonski and Bernice (Baka) Zamonski. John graduated from the University of Detroit (1961) with a degree in English. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in fall ’61 and after training in...
Mary Ellen Hopkins
Apr 15, 2025
Hopkins, Mary Ellen, age 102, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1922, the third child of Russell H. and Mildred Weidle Young, on the family farm on Lebanon Pike now Far Hills Avenue. Mary Ellen attended Pasadena, elementary school, Dorothy Lane elementary school, and graduated from Fairmont High School in...
David Evan Wiggall
Apr 14, 2025
David Evan Wiggall, Sr., 87, of Centerville, Ohio passed away April 14, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on February 24, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Francis and Emma (Lee) Wiggall. David was a beautiful spirit whose gentle soul touched everyone he met. He loved cars, could tune a shock like no one else, and babied his many...
Carmen Gloria Justiniano
Apr 13, 2025
Justiniano, Carmen Gloria, age 85, of Centerville, OH passed away on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on June 10, 1939 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to Miguel and Maria Rodriquez.
Carmen was a loving mother and grandmother. She was always dedicated to her family and her faith. Carmen graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business...
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