Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Jean I. Schlueter
May 28, 2025
SCHLUETER, Jean I., age 84, of Oakwood, OH, formerly of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Jean was born on August 29, 1940, to the late Harry and Mary Copps, in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in St. Louis Park, MN during her early childhood and later lived in Edina during her teen...
Jenny Foreman
May 24, 2025
Jennifer “Jenny” Foreman, born on March 26, 1973, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2025, at the age of 52. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, and her warm spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.Jenny was a proud graduate of Oakwood High School and John Carroll University. She began her career...
Joseph B. "Joe" Borger
May 21, 2025
BORGER, Joseph Bernard “Joe”, age 42, formerly of Piqua, OH, was sent to his eternal resting place on May 21, 2025. Joe was born October 8, 1982, in Dayton, OH to Thomas and Mary Borger. He grew up in Huber Heights, OH and graduated from Carroll High School. Following his education Joe worked at FedEx Freight, which led him to...
Nicole Mary Gianuglou O'Connor
Jun 7, 2025
It is with unimaginable sadness that we announce the passing of Nicole on June 7, 2025 after a ferocious battle with cancer.
A native of Centerville, OH, Nicole graduated from NYU in 1992 with a BA in English Literature.
Artistic, articulate and boundless, Nicole was nothing short of an idea machine. She was a wordsmith.
Channeling her talent and energy toward writing, design...
Sue Vanderbrink
Jun 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sue Vanderbrink, who left this world on June 7, 2025, at the age of 84 in Perrysburg, OH. Born on December 7, 1940, to Ralph and Ilda Key, Sue was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness, creativity, and...
Dominico Carone
Jun 6, 2025
Dominico “Dominic” “Don” Carone, age 73, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at The James Hospital, following a courageous battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Born on September 5, 1951, in Dayton, Dominic was the beloved son of Luigi and Maria Carone.
A proud graduate of Belmont High School, class of 1969, Don met the love of his life,...
Carolyn Beth Winger
Jun 6, 2025
Carolyn "Toni" Winger passed away peacefully at her home in Kettering, Ohio, on June 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Helen Tonini of Kettering, Ohio, and her brothers, William Tonini of Atlanta, Ga, and Glenn Tonini of Kettering, OH. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 68 years, William R. Winger of Kettering, son...
Evelyn N. Boosalis
Jun 5, 2025
Evelyn N. Boosalis passed away quietly on June 5, 2025, at 103 years of age and a life serving others in devotion to her family, friends, and deeply rooted Greek Orthodox faith. Evelyn was born in Mason City, Iowa, to Greek immigrants, James and Helen (Lalousis) Farmakis. Her siblings, Peter (Daisy )Farmakis, Marina (Kennedy) Cobb, Niki (Michael) Skodan, and Mari...
John Edward Weiler
Jun 4, 2025
John Edward Weiler passed away on June 4, 2025, at the Bethany Village community in Centerville, OH. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marcella (Vehr) Weiler, and his three children John Weiler Jr (Beth Weiler); Joe Weiler (Amy Weiler); and Jenny Ensley (Jonathan Ensley). He is also survived by his six grandchildren Kate Weiler (Matt Scheibel),...
Marilyn Jean Moritz
Jun 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Marilyn Jean Moritz (Lauffer), born on April 12th, 1933. She was 92 years old and died peacefully in her sleep on June 3rd, 2025.
Marilyn was born in Hudson Ohio, moved to Columbus, and graduated from North High School in 1951. She attended 2 years at Ohio State...
Karen Ann Horsley
Jun 2, 2025
Karen Ann Horsley, age 86, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born on September 23, 1938, her parents were Oliver and Clare Fowler. Karen grew up in the greater Columbus area. She had two sons, Ben and Jeff. Karen married Bill Horsley in 1969 and the two of them had 49 years...
Nehemias Buzon Velasco
May 31, 2025
Nehemias Buzon Velasco (“Nemi” to friends or “Lolo” to family), age 90, from Kettering, Ohio and Marco Island, Florida, passed away in Kettering, Ohio on May 31, 2025.
Lolo graduated from Philippine Union College (B.S., Accounting) in 1955 and married Adela Soberano in 1959. He and Adela (“Lola” to family) immigrated to the United States in 1961 and began their life...
Ann F. Klaus White (née Simons)
May 31, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann F. Klaus White (née Simons), a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Lima, Ohio, on November 7, 1938, Ann lived a life rich in love and faith, and these supported her throughout her life.
Ann’s educational...
Frances Marie Franchina
May 31, 2025
FRANCHINA, Frances Marie (née Longo)
December 24, 1938 – May 31, 2025
Frances Marie, lovingly known from her youth as “Twinkle,” passed peacefully into eternal life on Friday, May 31, 2025--the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was 86, having lived all her dynamic life in Dayton, Ohio. A radiant soul with a deep devotion to her faith,...
Ruth Peace
May 29, 2025
Clara Ruth McKenzie Peace, 91, of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2025.
Ruth was born in Mount Orab, Ohio, in 1934, the second of five daughters of Ray and Lillie McKenzie. She completed 12 years of perfect attendance on her way to graduating from Mount Orab High School.
After high school, Ruth moved to Cincinnati and was introduced...
Nunziato "Jack" Pizzurro Jr.
May 28, 2025
Nunziato “Jack” Pizzurro Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the Hospice of Dayton, surrounded by the love of his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Nunziato Pizzurro Sr., his mother, Rachel Goldberg Pizzurro, his brothers, Salvatore ‘Rocky’ Pizzurro and Robert ‘Bob’ Pizzurro, and his sister, Sarah Pizzurro Pinciotto.
Born on March 20, 1939,...
John Martin Henry, Jr.
May 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend, John Martin Henry, Jr. (May 3, 1961 - May 25, 2025).
John passed away in the family home — the same Kettering home where he and his faithful, loving wife of forty years, Lenette (Kozee), raised their three daughters:...
Larry Armstrong
May 25, 2025
ARMSTRONG, Larry, age 82, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1943, in Dayton, OH, to the late Clarence and Irene Armstrong. Larry will be remembered as a kind and loving family man and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his wife,...
John Robert Kesler
May 25, 2025
John Robert Kesler, age 74, passed away in the early morning hours on May 25, 2025. John was born in Columbus, Ohio to parents, Robert Ridenour Kesler and Rosemary Naomi Huey Kesler. He graduated from Whetstone High School, class of 1968. He received his undergraduate degree in education from The Ohio State University and later received his Master’s in Guidance...
Charlene Massey
May 25, 2025
Massey, Charlene (nee Drummond), aged 75, of Beavercreek, OH, formerly of Greenfield, OH, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Charlene was born on October 5, 1949, in Greenfield, to the late Charles Drummond and June (nee Judy) Drummond. She graduated from McClain High School, class of 1967, where she was a majorette.
In Greenfield, Charlene was introduced to Frank Massey,...