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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Pam Habart
Jan 24, 2025
HABART, Pam, age 75, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Friday, January 24, 2025.
Pam was born April 4, 1949 to the late Harry and Virginia (Hively) Riggle. After high school, she started her career of 25 years at Mars Inc. Pam spent her life making meaningful connections, and made every person she met feel special. She loved to celebrate any event...
Connie Jane Martin
Jan 23, 2025
Connie Jane Martin, age 89, of Dublin, Ohio (formerly of Centerville and Englewood), passed away on January 23, 2025. Born on December 5, 1935 in Stanford, Kentucky, Connie moved to Ohio shortly after birth where she was raised by her paternal grandparents following her mother’s passing when Connie was just 16 months old.
Connie was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High...
Albert Victor Fratini
Jan 21, 2025
FRATINI, Albert Victor, age 86, of Dayton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was the beloved son of immigrant parents from Sarnano, Italy, raised in Hamden Connecticut, and graduated from Hamden High School. He received his B.S. from the University of Rhode Island in 1960 and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale University in 1965. He did...
Robin Phillips
Jan 18, 2025
PHILLIPS, Robin Ann, age 66, of Xenia, OH passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Robin was born on September 30, 1958, to the late Robert and Edith Allen in Dayton, OH. She attended Fairmont East High School and graduated in 1977. While in High School Robin started her career with Kettering Health as a nutritional service ambassador, a...
Deborah Jean Hayes
Jan 17, 2025
HAYES, Deborah Jean, age 66, of Middletown, passed away at home Friday, January 17, 2025. She was born August 3, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of the late David and Barbara (Pilcher) Kline. Along with her parents, Debbie is preceded in death by her brother, Jeff L. Kline; sister-in-law, Karen Kline; and nephew, Josh Kline. Debbie is survived by...
Michael V. Newman
Jan 16, 2025
NEWMAN, Michael V., age 61 of West Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Michael was a 1982 graduate of Fairmont East High School. He received his Associates of Applied Science, Automotive Technology degree in 1987 from Sinclair College. Michael worked for 33 years as a glazier for Kettering Glass. He was a loving husband, father, stepfather and step-grandfather.
Michael...
Richard S. Hodapp
Jan 16, 2025
Hodapp, Richard S., age 65 of Kettering, OH passed peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his residence. Rick, the son of Ruey F. and Carol R. Hodapp, was born in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Meadowdale High School in 1977 and played the baritone in their marching band. Rick started his career in Houston, TX, as a crewman on...
Doris Rose Hinders
Jan 16, 2025
HINDERS, Doris Rose, age 97, of Kettering, OH passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Doris was born on May 14, 1927, in South Bend, IN, to the late Gentiel and Erma DeWyze. She attended St. Joseph Academy and following her graduation continued working in the family business, DeWyze Market. Doris married Urban A. Hinders on May 30, 1949, and...
Grace Marie McDowell
Jan 15, 2025
MCDOWELL, Grace Marie, age 76, of Kettering, passed to a higher plane of existence Wednesday January 15, 2025, surrounded by family, peace, love and light.
Born August 23, 1948, to Thomas and Lillian (Graven) Jones, Grace attended Belmont High School, and spent the majority of her professional life working for Montgomery County, as a Dispatcher for the Sheriff’s Office and later...
John Adam Monnett
Jan 11, 2025
MONNETT, John Adam, age 80, of Washington Township, died at home on January 11, 2025. He was born December 20, 1944 in Queens, New York; the son of the late John and Mae (Burton) Monnett. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by sister, Claudia Fisher; father-in-law, Richard Jones; and stepson, Antwuan Walder. John is survived by his...
Rev. Brian Ray Peltomaa
Jan 9, 2025
The Rev. Brian Ray Peltomaa, 61, former resident of Crestline and Mansfield, died Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Sanctuary at Wilmington Place, Dayton.
Brian was born Nov. 7, 1963 in Painesville, the son of Raymond E. and Donna H. (Werronen) Peltomaa. He grew up in Mentor and graduated from Mentor High School in 1982, where he was a member of...
Willetta Noble
Jan 9, 2025
Willetta Noble formerly of West Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly 9 Jan 2025, just shy of her 80th birthday. She was the only child of the late Effie and Willie Noble. Willetta worked in Human Resources for NCR for many years, but in her private time she taught English to immigrants, loved to attend plays and various events in the arts...
Ronald Bruce Petry
Jan 8, 2025
Ronald Bruce Petry, age 83, passed away Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025.
Ron was born in Richmond, Indiana in 1941 to Willis and Helen (Watts) Petry. He was a graduate of Jackson School in Campbellstown, Ohio. After graduation, Ron entered into the USAF where he served for 22 years active duty. His assignments included Mountain Home, Idaho, Naha Okinawa and a tour...
Burch E. Zehner
Jan 8, 2025
ZEHNER, Burch E. age 93 of Kettering, OH passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1931, in Lodi, OH, to the late Burch Everett and Marguerite (McNee) Zehner. Burch graduated from Fairview High School in 1950 before attending Heidelberg College. He pursued the tool making trade, before entering the field of real estate. Burch...
John N. Horn
Jan 5, 2025
HORN, John N., age 82, of Miamisburg, passed away January 5, 2025. He was born July 4, 1942 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; the son of the late Carl and Helen (Lintner) Horn. Along with his parents, John is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and William. John is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Judith (Palazzolo) Horn; sister-in-law,...
John Stephen O'Neill
Jan 5, 2025
John Stephen O'Neill
Sunrise March 22, 1954 – Sunset January 5, 2025
John Stephen O'Neill passed away on January 5, 2025, at home in Kettering, Ohio, at the age of 70. Born on March 22, 1954, in Miami, Florida, John—known as Steve to his family and New York friends—was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis just five days after birth. Despite the challenges of...
Ronald C. Fenner, Jr.
Jan 4, 2025
Fenner, Jr., Ronald C., age 77, of Centerville, passed away January 4, 2025. He was born October 14, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio; the son of the late Ronald and Phyllis (Shroyer) Fenner. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Matonis. Ronnie is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Nancy (Cassel) Fenner; children,...
Emery Matthias McDade
Dec 31, 2024
McDade, Emery Matthias, "Little Duckling", age 22 months of Fairborn, Ohio passed away December 31, 2024.
Emery was born in Southview Hospital Maternity Ward February 5, 2023. He was a happy little kid who loved music and dancing, sharing his favorite things with anyone, everyone and everything around him. He loved dinosaurs, cars, dogs and elephants, watching cartoons with his mom...
R. Alan Baker
Dec 28, 2024
BAKER, Roger Alan, age 88, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated physician, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, in Kettering, Ohio. Born on July 26, 1936, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Roger and Helen (nee Markley) Baker, who instilled in him the values of hard work and compassion from an early age. Alan graduated from Dartmouth College...
Dr. Jacquelyn Morillo-Delerme
Dec 28, 2024
Dr. Jacquelyn Morillo-Delerme, age 68, of Onaway, MI, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Jackie was born September 2, 1956, in Altoona, PA to the late Augusto Nicolas and Carmen Louisa (Alvarez) Delerme. She spent 68 years cultivating a life of dedication, hard work, devotion, and love. Jackie’s path led her to pursue a career as a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist. She...
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