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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
William Cave Welch
Dec 26, 2016
William C. "Bud" Welch was born in Dallas, Texas December 10, 1922 and at age 2 moved to Oakwood, which he considered "home" for the rest of his life. He attended Oakwood schools, making lifelong friends and developing interests in sports, the outdoors and community life. Following his graduation from Oakwood High School in 1940, he attended Dartmouth College, class...
Eleanor Diane Bixby
Dec 26, 2016
BIXBY, Eleanor D, age 88, of Miamisburg, formerly of Waynesville, passed away on December 26, 2016. Eleanor was born on August 4, 1928 in Scranton, PA to Willard and Frances Coleman. She graduated from Scranton Central High School in 1946 then went on to earn her Associate's degree in Medical Technology from Grove City College in Pennsylvania. Eleanor worked at...
Robert Eugene Hannaford
Dec 25, 2016
HANNAFORD, Robert Eugene, age 81, passed away December 25, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 25, 1935 in Tulsa, OK to the late Edith Geraldine and Marion Hannaford. Robert graduated from Central High School in Tulsa, OK in 1953. He joined the United States Coast Guard in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1963. He worked for...
Lowell Lumpkin
Dec 25, 2016
LUMPKIN, Lowell P., passed away suddenly on December 25, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 20, 1943 to Alta and Betty Lumpkin in Greenville, OH. He is predeceased by his parents, sister Cameron and brother George. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Joan Brady Lumpkin, his daughter Colette Moorman of Dayton and his...
Bridget Ann King
Dec 25, 2016
KING, Bridget Ann, age 73, of Centerville, passed away on December 25, 2016. Bridget was born on December 26, 1942 in Minster, OH to James and Theresa O'Reilly. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1961 and then went on to earn her Bachelor's in Education from Bowling Green State University. Bridget taught elementary school for 11 years then...
Jean E. Sword
Dec 24, 2016
SWORD, Jean E., age 91, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016. She was born on August 28, 1925 in Parkersburg, WV to Ralph and Jessie Drummond. Jean graduated from Xenia High School and the University of Dayton. She retired in 1978 from Logistic Command at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Jean is preceded in death by her...
Jeanne Cynthia Greene
Dec 22, 2016
Jeanne Cynthia Barker Greene passed on December 22, 2016 after a long difficult battle with Alzheimer's. Cyndy was born on August 1, 1937 in Warwick, RI to Richard A. and Ruth Nordin Barker. She met the love of her life Donald I. Greene and married him on November 28, 1958. After having her third child, they moved the family to...
Donald Vernon Etz
Dec 21, 2016
ETZ, Donald Vernon, age 87, of Centerville, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Donald was born on November 5, 1929 in Dayton to the late Clarence and Alma Etz. He graduated from Bellbrook High School in 1947 and Wilmington College in 1950. Donald served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954 as a Radar Maintenance Instructor. He then...
Elza Mildred Bindernagel
Dec 18, 2016
BINDERNAGEL, Elza Mildred, age 101, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Elza was born July 17, 1915 in London, England. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 51 years, Richard, and her sister, Joan. Elza was a war bride and moved to Ohio in 1946 and lived...
Dr. Thomas Jarrett
Dec 16, 2016
Dr. Thomas E. Jarrett, age 95, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on April 19, 1921 to the late Jerome and Edna (Elsworth) Jarrett, in Middletown, Ohio. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Heloise (Shelton) Jarrett. Services were held privately at the convenience of the family. Entombment at...
Jeffrey Wagenbach
Dec 16, 2016
Jeffrey Wagenbach passed on December 16 at the age of 52 after battling pancreatic cancer. Born on October 10, 1964 to John and Barbara Wagenbach (Davis), he was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Monika, maternal and paternal grandparents and uncle Henry. He is survived by his wife Melissa, son Jacob, brothers John and Joseph, and sister Bridget,...
Denise Carol Shaw
Dec 15, 2016
SHAW, Denise Carol (Knee), age 68, of Dayton, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on December 15, 2016. Denise graduated from Alter High School in 1966 and worked for numerous years as a Real Estate Agent. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and enjoyed spending her time with family and friends. Denise enjoyed watching her soap operas...
June Fellows
Dec 14, 2016
FELLOWS, M. June, age 87, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. She was born in Berwyn, IL on October 11, 1929 to Elmer and Pauline Kennedy. June graduated from Lyons Township High School, attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA, and graduated with a Master's in Counseling from Wright State University. She worked as a physical education...
Wassim S. Hamdan
Dec 8, 2016
HAMDAN, Wassim S, age 82, of Dayton, Ohio died December 8th, 2016, while vacationing in Florida, following a sudden illness. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Wassim left the country having received a Bachelor's degree in Business from the American University of Beirut. Once he settled in the US, he started a successful travel agency in Dayton which then expanded to several...
Rita F. Price
Dec 6, 2016
PRICE, Rita F., of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Rita Fanget was born to Louis and Jeanette Fanget of Princeton, NJ, the youngest of five children. She was a talented singer and came from a very musical family. She graduated from The Maryland College for Women, worked for RCA and George Gallop of The Gallop Polls. She...
Donald E. Frisby
Dec 5, 2016
FRISBY, Donald Edward, took his last breath the morning of Monday, December 5, 2016 at Brookdale Far Hills Memory Care Unit in Oakwood. Born near Jackson, OH on March 26, 1928, he was 88 years young. Many family and friends celebrate his abundant life. Upon completion of grade school, Don's family moved to Sabina, OH. He proudly marched in the...
Peter John Donahue
Dec 1, 2016
DONAHUE, Peter John, age 88, of Kettering, prominent local Attorney passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. He was a devoted husband, dedicated father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Pete's life revolved around his family, his work and his faith. He practiced law for nearly 60 years and retired only recently at the age of 85. Pete was a humble, energetic, committed...
Bridget Darbyshire
Dec 1, 2016
Bridget Lynn Darbyshire January 14, 1967 December 1, 2016 Bridget suddenly passed into God's loving arms following a long illness. She was beloved mom to Joseph and Nicholas Gibson and Danielle Taylor. She was beloved "mamaw" to Brooklyn, Leann, Savannah, Layla, John and Nick, Jr. Her strength of character was often displayed throughout her illness caring about her loved ones...
Fount Deaton
Nov 30, 2016
DEATON, Fount, age 91, of Miamisburg, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Fount was born on December 17, 1924 in Clay County, KY to Robert and Lillie (Rowland) Deaton. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII where he drove Sherman Tanks in many battles including "The Battle of the Bulge". Fount was a member of Far Hills Masonic Lodge...
Mary Kane
Nov 29, 2016
KANE, Mary Anne, 92, of Washington Twp., passed away on November 29, 2016. Mary was born on June 11, 1924 in the Bronx, New York to Frank and Bridget Oakley. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed tap dancing and sitting on the beach. Mary was a New York girl who loved Ohio. Mary was...
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