Obituaries

Jun 13, 2017

OTMAR, Josef, age 89, noted cabinetmaker, escaped communism in Czechoslovakia and pursued liberty on three continents before finding the American Dream in Centerville, Ohio. He passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2017. Otmar was born July 26, 1927, in Nova Ves nad Popelkou, Czechoslovakia. As a young man seeking freedom from communism, he left home on May 14,...

Jun 11, 2017

WALTERS, Mary K., 75, of Dayton, formerly of Huber Heights, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. She was born to John and Thelma (Crabill) McBreen in Springfield, Ohio. She was a loyal Wife, Mother, and friend, and always took care of the people she loved. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Lonnie Walters....

Jun 10, 2017

Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429

Jun 10, 2017

Jun 8, 2017

KOESTERS, Betty Jean (Bondurant), age 88, of Kettering, formerly of Vandalia and Dayton, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Betty was a member of St. Anthony Church for over 50 years and a longtime resident of Grand Court/Brookdale of Kettering. She was a member of the Council 500 Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxillary, Nu Iota Kappa Sorority, and the...

Jun 7, 2017

BARNES, Barbara Ann, age 85, of Centerville, passed away on June 7, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Raymond & Mattie (Mitchell) Renner. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Eugene Barnes, along with her brothers: Raymond; Allen Renner and sister Thelma O'Donnel. She is survived by her...

Jun 7, 2017

Vesey, Sarah Renee, age 29, of Kettering, passed away on June 7, 2017. Sarah graduated from Beavercreek High School in 2006, and earned her Associates Degree in interior design at Sinclair. She served as an Ambassador for Children's Medical Center. She was co-creator of Discheadz, an at home hobby turned into a small business for which she was very proud....

Jun 6, 2017

Dr. William Hayes Donahue couldn't walk into a restaurant, supermarket or sporting event without hearing "Doc!" shouted from across the room and receiving a firm hand shake. He'd operated on them once, twice maybe even three times. He'd shown them the ropes years ago when they received their first, white lab coat and blue scrubs. He'd offered a helping hand...

Jun 2, 2017

MOHR, John Edward Springer age 65 of Centerville passed away on Friday, June 2, in Dayton, Ohio, after an inspiring battle against cancer. John was a 1970 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School (Tiffin, Ohio) and received a bachelor's degree in political science from Miami University, Oxford, in 1974. He continued his education at Indiana University Bloomington where he earned...

Jun 1, 2017

GOODE, Vivian Jean, age 86, was born February 13, 1931 in Centerville, OH to Jesse and Kathryn Nosset Hibberd. She married John "Jack" Huntsberger and Les Goode, who preceded her in death. Vivian graduated from Centerville high school in 1949 and University of Dayton in 1973. She retired from Stephen Bell Elementry in 1987. Vivian loved her family, playing cards,...

May 31, 2017

May 31, 2017

SHERK, William McKay, age 85, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Known for his charm, humor and twinkling, blue eyes, Bill was born December 16, 1931 in Dayton, OH to physician Edgar A. and Willa (McKay) Sherk. A 1949 graduate of Oakwood H.S.. He took his intellect to Ohio Wesleyan (B.S. '53; Sigma Phi Epsilon) after which...

May 29, 2017

OTTEN, Klaus Werner, age 87, of Xenia, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. He was born on August 3, 1929, in Stuttgart, Germany, to Wilhelm and Johanna (Lohss) Otten. Klaus was preceded in death by his wife, Anna, and his parents. He is survived by his sister, Hildegard (Michael) Lindsay; nephew, Michael (Elizabeth) Lindsay and their son Quentin; and...

May 28, 2017

BISHOP, Petronella "Pat" (Kruijk), age 81, of Bellbrook, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Pat was born on July 5, 1935, in the Netherlands to Dirk and Geertruida (Smit) Kruijk. She retired from Elder-Beerman after 40 years of service and also worked for Ed Smith Flowers. Pat was a devoted wife, gracious mother, attentive grandmother, loving sister, and loyal...

May 27, 2017

LOCKWOOD, William D., of Oakwood passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the age of 82. He was born in Chicago in 1934 to Chalmer and Mary Lockwood. The family moved to Dayton during his childhood where he was raised. Bill Lockwood was a prominent Dayton-based Civil Engineer, entrepreneur and mentor. His passion for innovation and the ability to develop...

May 25, 2017

HOLDER, Janet Kay, age 73, of Washington Twp, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2017, with her beloved dog Pippa by her side. She was born on August 19, 1943 in Rolla, Missouri to Hubert and Jessie (Geers) Perkins. Janet graduated from Rolla High School, attended Missouri State University, and graduated with a Master's degree in Education from...

May 23, 2017

HORNE, Timothy Jason, age 38, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Jason was born on March 3, 1979 in Tampa, FL. He was a 1997 graduate of Miamisburg High School and attended Sinclair Community College. Jason was a dedicated General Manager of EO Burgers in Beavercreek where he took pride in mentoring his employees with a listening ear and a...

May 20, 2017

CHILCOAT, Charles Park, age 79, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He proudly served his country in the Army and Navy for 26 years, retiring from the Army Reserves with the rank of Sergeant Major. Charles also worked for NCR, retiring in 2000. After retirement Charles became a member of American Legion Post 49 and VFW Post 9927. He...

May 19, 2017

OSBORN, Jeanine (Walengar) of Centerville, OH peacefully passed on May 19, 2017. She taught in Johnson County, KY and in Indiana. She also was supervisor of Food Services in Fairborn City Schools. Jeanine was predeceased by her parents James Harrison and Neva (Evans) Osborn and brothers James Howard and Wendell. She is survived by her sister-in-law Mary Ellen (Ison) Osborn...

May 19, 2017

OSBORN, Jeanine (Walengar) of Centerville, OH peacefully passed on May 19, 2017. She taught in Johnson County, KY and in Indiana. She also was supervisor of Food Services in Fairborn City Schools. Jeanine was predeceased by her parents James Harrison and Neva (Evans) Osborn and brothers James Howard and Wendell. She is survived by her sister-in-law Mary Ellen (Ison) Osborn...