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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
David C. Strayer
Sep 12, 2024
STRAYER, David C., age 70, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. He was born on October 20, 1953, to George and Mary Lou Strayer, in Dayton, OH. Dave graduated from West Carrollton High School before attending General Motors Institute (now Kettering University, later graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a B.S in Civil Engineering. Dave...
Edward Stevenson
Sep 12, 2024
Edward Francis Stevenson age 75, of Kettering Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024. He was a 1967 graduate of Lawrence High School in Massachusetts and later received a BS from Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire in 1985.
During the Vietnam War Ed was a Sgt. in the Air Force and served as a Para Rescue airman. He received a...
Dorothy Voelkl Pepper
Sep 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Voelkl Pepper, on September 11, 2024, a beloved mother, friend, and accomplished administrator who touched the lives of many. Born on March 26, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio, Dorothy spent her life bringing joy and warmth to those around her. She graduated from Julienne Catholic High School in 1950,...
Truman John Vannatta
Sep 11, 2024
Truman John Vannatta, age 94, of Sarasota, Florida and Springboro, Ohio, formerly of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away at 9:40 a.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Bethany Village, Centerville, Ohio after an extended illness. He was an active member of Siesta Key Chapel (Presbyterian), Siesta Key, FL.
Truman was born January 9 ,1930 in Quincy, Illinois, to Elliott Robert and Anna Margaret...
Janine Andree Wheatley
Sep 10, 2024
Janine Andree Wheatley, age 90, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Janine is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald E. Wheatley. Janine leaves behind countless friends and family, all of whom loved her very much. She loved to spend time with her husband, staying up late watching John Wayne movies (Westerns), garden, entertain her...
Michael Blaine Goetz
Sep 7, 2024
Michael Blaine Goetz (USAF, Retired)
Michael Blaine Goetz, 87, formerly of Beavercreek and Centerville, passed away at Bethany Nursing Home on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Possessing a love of flying since childhood, he began flying lessons at a young age, and obtained a pilot’s license at the age of 16. He built two airplanes and flew them for many years. He also...
Richard Schwarze
Sep 7, 2024
Richard Schwarze, 89, of Dayton, Ohio, passed peacefully surrounded by family on September 7th, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Diana (nee Horsky), sons Eric Schwarze (Kimberlee Culverhouse), of Savannah, Georgia; Evan (Stephanie Blake) Schwarze of Vero Beach Florida; daughter, Karla Schwarze of Chicago, Illinois; daughter-in-law, Kelly Schwarze of Columbus, Indiana; three grandsons; Christopher Schwarze of...
Irene A. Jankowski
Sep 6, 2024
JANKOWSKI, Irene A., age 87, of Dayton, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024.
Our mother was a woman fully and selflessly committed to the well-being of her family. Her dedication to her husband A Ivan Jankowski and their children’s welfare (Garry, Julie, Greg and Eric) from the moment of birth on-going could not be ever in doubt, in fact Irene’s efforts...
Joshua Andrew Stimmel
Sep 4, 2024
On September 4, Josh Stimmel went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ. He was born on March 27, 1981, in Bowling Green, Ohio; Josh was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend whose life was marked deeply by faith and a love for family.
Throughout life's journeys, Josh's unwavering faith in Christ was a source of comfort and...
Mary Healey Donnelly
Sep 1, 2024
Mary Healey Donnelly passed away on September 1st, 2024. She was 92. Mary was born on July 27th, 1932, in Schenectady, New York, to Michael and Marion Healey.
She graduated from the University of Rochester in 1954. Following graduation, she taught second grade in Schenectady, where she met her husband, Jack Donnelly.
A gifted pianist, Mary was a beloved teacher to generations...
Angela A. McGee
Sep 1, 2024
MCGEE, Angela A., age 47, of Dayton, lost her battle with cancer on the early morning of September 1, 2024. She was born June 10, 1977 in Marysville, Ohio; the daughter of the late Rodney Grimes and Saundra McGee. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jamie Greer. Angela is survived by her children, Austin...
Charles E. Fleming
Aug 31, 2024
FLEMING, Charles E., age 92, of Beavercreek, went to be with the Lord August 31, 2024. He was born July 24, 1932 in Jenkins, Kentucky; the son of the late Rev. George A. Fleming and Mildred M. Bowden. Along with his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Nancy Joann (Daniels) Fleming; brother, George...
Geneva Cecilia Sprauer
Aug 28, 2024
SPRAUER, Geneva “Jenny” Cecilia, age 86, passed away on August 28, 2024. Jenny was born on December 11, 1937, in Dayton, to the late Arthur and Helen (Meyer) Brinkel. Jenny was a 1956 graduate of Julienne High School and worked at various jobs (Prudential Insurance, bank teller and University of Dayton Bursar’s office).
Jenny had a generous spirit and this led...
Julie "Tootsie" Guenther
Aug 23, 2024
GUENTHER, Julie “Tootsie”, age 85, of Centerville, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 peacefully in her home, surrounded by family.
Julie was born February 6, 1939, to Leavitte S. and Mary Elizabeth (Jacobs) Albaugh of Dayton, Ohio. She worked as a secretary for the CPA firm Wall, Castle, and Granaway, and then alongside her husband at Lloyd, Darner, Guenther, and Ellis....
John Brian Glenn
Aug 20, 2024
GLENN, John Brian, age 58, of Springboro, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. John was born on September 20, 1965 to Lee Ernest Glenn Jr. and Rosa Imogene Powell in Anderson, SC. He graduated from Oakway High School in South Carolina and later served in the Army repairing helicopters. John served his community as an RN at Kettering...
Mary Jane Hoog
Aug 19, 2024
HOOG, Mary Jane (Mather), age 83, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton.
Mary Jane was born March 11, 1941, in Louisville, KY, to the late Dr. Sylvester W. and Kitty S. Mather. Mary Jane graduated from duPont Manual High School in Louisville, class of 1959. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Rita M. Burk
Aug 14, 2024
BURK, Rita M., age 93, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Rita was born May 18, 1931, in Springfield, OH; daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Scanlon) Clayton.
She graduated from Springfield Catholic Central High School and the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. Rita earned her Bachelor’s degree at Antioch College of Yellow Springs, and obtained her...
Ronda Rae Knight
Aug 13, 2024
KNIGHT, Ronda Rae, age 67, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Ronda was born February 19, 1957 in Oscoda, MI to the late James Barber and Jean Lingus. A graduate of Beavercreek High School in 1975, she managed the offices of Hussong Sheet Metal for 30 years. She had great taste in music spanning many genres. Ronda could be...
Evelyn R. Graham
Aug 11, 2024
Evelyn R. Graham, age 92, of Centerville, died Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was everybody’s favorite mom, everybody’s favorite friend and everybody’s favorite secretary.
She was a true daughter of Dayton, born and raised in the city and living there her whole life, often telling stories of the city’s history recounted with the pride of its successes. Born in 1932, she...
Herbert Michael Aydelott
Aug 6, 2024
AYDELOTT, Herbert M., age 70 of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 with his family by his side. Herb was born on July 4th, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Dolores Christensen (Bochenek).
Herb graduated from Wayne High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1972. Herb and Karen founded Aydelott Equipment, Inc. in 1990. He took pride in growing...
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