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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Janet M. Jacobs

Janet M. Jacobs

May 1, 2024

JACOBS, Janet M., age 73, of Oakwood, passed away May 1, 2024. She was born June 18, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of the late Clement and Dorothy (Andres) Jacobs. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her twin sister, Jayne. Janet is survived by her sister, Jeanne (Jim) Bacher and brother, Jeffrey Jacobs. Janet earned...

Jeff W. Harris

Jeff W. Harris

Apr 29, 2024

We regret to inform you of the passing of our beloved Jeff W. Harris, age 54, of Centerville. Jeff, born to James and Ruth Harris on December 22, 1969, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, will be remembered for his vibrant personality and love for life. Jeff graduated from Graham High School in 1988 and continued his education at Bluffton College, earning a...

Myrenia Millen

Myrenia Millen

Apr 25, 2024

MILLEN, Edna “Myrenia”, age 80, of Xenia, formerly of Kettering, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. 

Myrenia was born July 8, 1943 in Fort Wayne, IN to Haldon and Rebecca (Yaney) Payne. After high school, she attended Sinclair Community College, graduating with an associate’s degree. Myrenia married Pastor Howard Millen and devoted her life to caring for him and their two children....

Jawaud M. "Jay" Shafeek

Jawaud M. "Jay" Shafeek

Apr 18, 2024

SHAFEEK, Jawaud M., “Jay,” age 65, of Dayton, OH passed away April 18, 2024. He graduated from Colonel White High School in 1978.  Jay worked at Walmart, at the Dayton Mall, for 13 years.  He attended Christ Church United Methodist, in Kettering.  Jay loved playing the piano, creating artwork, photography, writing poetry, and bringing people joy.  

Preceded in death by...

Lori Hutnyan

Lori Hutnyan

Apr 15, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lori Hutnyan, a beloved member of the Centerville community. Lori, born on June 3, 1965, in Richeyville, Pennsylvania, was the cherished daughter of William and Bernice Hegedus. She completed her education at Bethlehem-Center High School in 1983 before pursuing a career in nursing at the Ohio Valley Hospital School...

Rev. Dr. Brian Q. Newcomb

Rev. Dr. Brian Q. Newcomb

Apr 15, 2024

NEWCOMB, Rev. Dr. Brian Q., age 67, of Centerville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. Brian was born January 3, 1957 in Connersville, IN to Rev. Paul Eugene and Ina Lee (Smith) Newcomb. A graduate of Houghton College in New York, he attended seminary at Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. Brian received his Doctorate of Ministry at Eden Seminary in St....

Earl Thomas Adams

Earl Thomas Adams

Apr 15, 2024

Earl Thomas Adams, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, in his adopted hometown of Dayton, Ohio.  Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Earl maintained a lifelong connection to the city and state.  He was devoted to his family, from his kids, siblings, and parents through to his wide extended relations and was never happier than when spending time with...

Earl J. Norman

Earl J. Norman

Apr 13, 2024

Norman, Earl J., age 79, of Fairborn, OH, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Earl was born on June 16, 1944, to the late Earl W. and Elva Norman, in Wheeling, WV. A native of Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio, he graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1962, before continuing his education at Ohio University and earning his B.A. in...

Wanda Brown

Wanda Brown

Apr 13, 2024

BROWN, Wanda, age 82, of Centerville, OH, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. Wanda was born August 23, 1941, in Garrison, KY to the late Cecil and Judy Mefford. She earned her Associate’s degree from Sinclair Community College in food management. Wanda worked for GM, Kroger and Park Row throughout her career. She was a member of the Kettering Noon...

Lena G. Gabbard

Lena G. Gabbard

Apr 13, 2024

GABBARD, Lena, age 94, of Springboro, formerly of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. Lena was born on December 9, 1929 in Gary, IN, to the late Waldo and Agnes Grinstead, and was the youngest of their five children. She graduated from Butlerville High School and later worked at both Sunbeam Bread Co. and General Motors. On March 27, 1948...

Robert (Bob) Carl Wiedlund

Robert (Bob) Carl Wiedlund

Apr 12, 2024

Wiedlund, Robert (Bob) Carl, age 94, of Dayton, passed away peacefully in his home on April 12, 2024 under the care of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Bob was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 8, 1930 to the late Arthur and Claudia (Starr) Wiedlund. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Norman Jelinek. He...

Lynn E. Bender

Lynn E. Bender

Apr 12, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn E. Bender on April 12th, 2024, at the age of 71, in Dayton, Ohio. Lynn was born on May 2nd, 1952, to Mary and Robert Koogler in Dayton, Ohio. Lynn led a fulfilling life dedicated to education, family, community service, and Ohio State Football.

 

Lynn attended Fairmont East High...

John Parker "JP" Stuart

John Parker "JP" Stuart

Apr 12, 2024

Stuart, John Parker “JP”, age 65 of Dayton passed away Friday April 12, 2024. He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1976 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture at The Ohio State University in 1980. In addition, he also received a degree in Interior Design from Harrington College of Design. JP was a member of the...

Donald R. Turcotte

Donald R. Turcotte

Apr 10, 2024

TURCOTTE, Donald “Don” R. age 75, of Centerville, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. 



Don was born in Manchester, NH on November 6, 1948. After graduating from St. Albert H.S., he attended Lowell Technical Institute, now known as UMASS-Lowell, and was a member of the Air National Guard. He met his wife Celeste on a cruise in New England in...

Sally Mazer

Sally Mazer

Apr 8, 2024

MAZER, Sally, age 85, of Kettering, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. Sally was born August 18, 1938 in Akron to the late Robert Frank and Dorothy Christine Bloomfield. 

 

She was a virtuous woman who held loyalty, integrity and character in high regard. Sally attended high school, maintaining excellent grades and acting as a majorette. She went on to graduate from Kent...

Dana J. Liss (nee Horton)

Dana J. Liss (nee Horton)

Apr 4, 2024

LISS, Dana J. (nee Horton), age 54, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was born July 9, 1969 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Dana graduated from Wright State University in December of 1995 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Dana went on to become a loving and caring nurse for over 20 years, the last few as a nursing instructor. Dana...

Craig L. Norris

Craig L. Norris

Apr 4, 2024

NORRIS, Craig L. of Germantown, OH, age 69, passed away on April 4, 2024. Craig was a proud member of the Fairmont East High School class of 1973, where he played first base on the baseball team for his beloved Coach Chapman, and was the favored “sixth man” on the basketball team for Coach Palumbo.  His baseball team was the runner-up...

Marilyn Ruth Adamo

Marilyn Ruth Adamo

Apr 2, 2024

ADAMO, Marilyn Ruth, age 87, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, April 2 at the Josephine Memory Care Center at 10 Wilmington Place.  Marilyn is survived by her husband Joseph of 69 years, her children Mary T. (Mark), Joey (Caroline), Judy (Mark), and Tony (Elle). She is also survived by her most beloved grandchildren Evan, Nico, Brandon, Robert, Vincent, Dominic,...

Michael T. Stout

Michael T. Stout

Apr 1, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael T. Stout of Tipp City, who departed from this world to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ on April 1, 2024. Born on November 2, 1990, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Tony Stout and Diane Miller, Michael's journey brought him to Dayton, Ohio, where he blossomed and crafted a...

John Floyd Stanley

John Floyd Stanley

Mar 31, 2024

STANLEY, John Floyd, age 79, of Kettering, OH, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle Stanley and parents Floyd and Dorothy Stanley.   He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Mary Jon and Mark Peterson; son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter Jim, Cristina and Nicole Stanley; brother and sister-in-law Norman and Vera...

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