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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Marjorie A. Dickinson

Marjorie A. Dickinson

Nov 29, 2016

DICKINSON, Marjorie A., age 90, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Marjorie retired from Ward Steel Service C. in 1986 after 41 years of loyal service as a Secretary. She was a member of AARP, was an avid reader, loved to travel, was an avid animal lover, and was interested in photography. Marjorie is survived by all...

Edward Michael Okolish

Edward Michael Okolish

Nov 29, 2016

OKOLISH, Edward Michael, age 75, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Ed was born on November 20, 1941 in Barberton, OH to Anthony and Mary Okolish. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Education from Ohio University. Ed served in the United States Army and retired from the United States Post Office after 30 years. He practiced yoga...

Gary Yagley

Gary Yagley

Nov 24, 2016

YAGLEY, Gary Wayne, 69, of Centerville, OH, surrounded by his family, joined his Savior Jesus Christ on November 24, 2016 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Gary was born on July 21, 1947 in Detroit, MI. After graduating from Dearborn High School, he served in the United States Navy before graduating from Wright State University. Gary spent over...

Jack Singerman

Jack Singerman

Nov 22, 2016

Jack Singerman, dearly loved by his family, friends, campers and staff at YMCA Camp Kern, November 22, 2016, quietly journeyed from earth to eternal life with Christ, to whom he'd given his life. We grieve that we can no longer converse face to face with this great man of life, service, and wisdom, but rejoice in knowing that our faith...

Darrell F. Rath

Darrell F. Rath

Nov 20, 2016

Darrell, F. Rath, age 78, formerly of Centerville, passed away Sunday November 20, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was the son of Frank and Lois Rath. Born in Dayton, OH December 11, 1937, he lived most of his life in Kettering, OH. Darrell retired from General Motors as a tool and die maker. He was an active member at...

Sandra Lee Sine

Sandra Lee Sine

Nov 17, 2016

SINE, Sandra Lee, age 71, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Sandy was an amazing woman who embraced life and embraced those she loved. She was a graduate of Wilber Wright High School and worked for CBS Personnel Services where she retired after 15 years. Loving, supportive, outgoing, grateful and positive are only a few words that...

Susan Diane Heyne

Susan Diane Heyne

Nov 16, 2016

HEYNE, Susan Diane (Cole), age 66, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was a graduate of Celina High School in 1969. Her most important job, and her favorite, was being a full-time Mom during most of the years her daughters were at home. Before and after that time, she held various computer operator and administrative office positions...

Virginia Catherine Helme

Virginia Catherine Helme

Nov 16, 2016

Helme, Virginia Catherine Williams, "Ginny", died Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Born May 3, 1921 in Virginia Minnesota. She served in the Army as a physical therapist during World War II and then was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband William B. Helme, MD and their son, William J. Helme. Survived by her sister Jacquelyn...

Gisele Monique Toskin

Gisele Monique Toskin

Nov 15, 2016

TOSKIN, Gisele Monique, age 78, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Gisele was a devoted wife, loving mom, inspiring grandma and caring sister. She was born on May 3, 1938 in France to Joannes and Marie Brun. Gisele graduated from High School in Macon, France and went on to Business College. She was a member of...

Carl Schafer

Carl Schafer

Nov 14, 2016

SCHAFER, Carl, age 90, of Dayton, OH, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. He was born in Buffalo, New York on July 6, 1926. He was a respected Navy Veteran, who served in World War II. After the war he met his wife of 67 years, Mildred, while attending Otterbein College. Carl graduated with his bachelors degree 1949. He worked...

Carolyn S. Baumhardt

Carolyn S. Baumhardt

Nov 13, 2016

BAUMHARDT, Carolyn Sever, age 91, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Carolyn was born on September 3, 1925 in Eaton, OH to Ralph (WWI Veteran) and Pauline Sever. She was a dedicated member of Normandy United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for many years. Carolyn loved nature, the outdoors, and was fond of...

Gretchen C. Trame

Gretchen C. Trame

Nov 13, 2016

TRAME, Gretchen Caroline, age 76, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Gretchen was born on January 11, 1940 in Cleveland to Robert and Coletta Deucher. She graduated from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and worked at St. Elizabeth as a nurse until 1971 at which time she worked for a private allergy practice. Gretchen enjoyed her monthly...

Emil Hirselj

Emil Hirselj

Nov 9, 2016

Hirselj, Emil, 71, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Emil was born October 8, 1945 in Austria and came to the United States in 1951. He, his mother, and 2 brothers settled in Cleveland, Ohio and were members of St. Vitus parish. Emil graduated from Benedictine High School in 1963. After serving in the United States Navy, he...

Robert Jack Kritzer

Robert Jack Kritzer

Nov 8, 2016

KRITZER, Robert J., age 88, of Kettering passed away on November 8, 2016. He was born on November 13, 1927 in Emeigh, PA. Bob attended Penn State University on a football and track scholarship before transferring his freshman year to Michigan State University where he played football and ran track. He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Bob...

Phyllis Joan Kniess

Phyllis Joan Kniess

Nov 6, 2016

KNIESS, Phyllis Joan, age 89, of Blairsville, GA, formerly of East Dayton, OH, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Phyllis was born on August 6, 1927 in Dayton, OH to Arthur and Sarah (Middleton) Landis. She graduated from Northridge High School in 1945 and worked as an office manager at Simmons Cadillac for over 20 years. Phyllis was a...

Winnefred L. Matheny

Winnefred L. Matheny

Nov 6, 2016

Winnefred Matheny, age 95, of Dayton, OH, passed away on November 6, 2016. She was born on May 22, 1921, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Orin and Minnie (Whitley) Sheeks. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please do so below. Services were held at the convenience...

Elizabeth Helen Hahnsch

Elizabeth Helen Hahnsch

Nov 6, 2016

Elizabeth Hahnsch died on Sunday, Nov. 6 in Kettering, Ohio. Mrs. Hahnsch was 93. She was assisted in the last months of her life by Hospice of Dayton, but died in her own bed at home as was her wish. Mrs. Hahnsch was born in Vermilion, Ohio and raised a family there with husband, Robert Hahnsch, who preceded her in...

Kevin M. Lowry

Kevin M. Lowry

Nov 5, 2016

LOWRY, Kevin M., age 59, of Kettering, passed away on November 5, 2016. Kevin was born on September 12, 1957 in Buffalo, NY and then shortly after was adopted by his loving parents, John and Ruth Lowry. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp as a Field Radio Operator from 1975-1981. Kevin worked for numerous years at Millat...

Bruce Stamper

Bruce Stamper

Nov 5, 2016

Bruce Maxwell Stamper, age 69, of Oakwood, passed away on November 5, 2016. Bruce was born on May 17, 1947, in Cambridge, MA to Maxwell and Ruth (Hillman) Stamper. Services were held privately at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be left for the family below. Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US...

Suzanne I. Lawson

Suzanne I. Lawson

Nov 4, 2016

LAWSON, Suzanne I., age 67, of Washington Township, Dayton, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. Suzanne was born on November 20, 1948 in Marion, Ohio to Lynn and June Coulter. She graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1966 and attended Wright State University. Suzanne worked for nearly 35 years at the Mead Corporation in Dayton as a...