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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Col Russell E. Sweetman, Sr.

Col Russell E. Sweetman, Sr.

Feb 17, 2016

SWEETMAN, Russell Eugene Sr., Colonel (USAR RET), age 82, of Centerville, OH passed away February 17, 2016. COL Sweetman was a native of Ohio born in Dayton but lived most of his life in Centerville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Rachel Marie Sweetman; and his parents, George O. & Bertha J. Sweetman of...

Ruth  J. Parker

Ruth J. Parker

Feb 17, 2016

PARKER, Ruth Jean (Pearson), age 87, was born on October 20, 1928, in a small village in Alderly Edge, Cheshire, England. She met her husband, Thomas Parker, during WWII. After the war, her mother brought her over on the Queen Elizabeth I to marry Thomas. They settled in Dayton and had two children, Caroline and Christopher. Thomas and Jean spent...

Selma Fern Moreland

Selma Fern Moreland

Feb 17, 2016

MORELAND, Selma F., age 96, of Kettering, passed away on February 17, 2016. She was born in Kentucky on May 5, 1919 to the late Jake and Lamah Holmes. Selma dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She was a homemaker and took great pride in her work. Selma was known to keep a drawer full of goodies...

Stephen George Dizek, Sr.

Stephen George Dizek, Sr.

Feb 13, 2016

DIZEK, Stephen G., age 78, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was born on September 21, 1937 in Holyoke, MA to Steven and Marion Dizek. Stephen graduated from the University of Massachusetts and went on to obtain graduate degrees from the Air Force Institute of Technology, the Naval War College, and the University of Southern California....

Beth Ann Davis

Beth Ann Davis

Feb 11, 2016

Davis, Beth Ann; age 36, passed away at her Kettering home on February 11, 2016. Beth had also lived previously in Columbus and London, Ohio with her family. A graduate of Kettering Fairmont High School, Beth was an Indian Princess, cheerleader, softball and field hockey player, and swim team member. She then met the love of her life and future...

Jean H. Weaver

Jean H. Weaver

Feb 11, 2016

Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Service: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Thursday, February 18, 2016 No Services

Hubert Roark

Hubert Roark

Feb 9, 2016

Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Visitation: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH America 45429 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 No Visitation Service: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 No Services

Helen E. Lentz

Helen E. Lentz

Feb 6, 2016

LENTZ, Helen Eileen, age 97, of Centerville, OH passed away on February 6, 2016. Helen was born on July 26, 1918 in Dayton to the late Cleve and Geneva Temple. She graduated from Steele High School in 1937 and attended Sinclair Community College from 1938-1941. Helen did clerical work for WPAFB from 1942-1944. She was preceded in death by her...

Ruby Cook

Ruby Cook

Feb 5, 2016

COOK, Ruby, age 88, of West Carrollton, passed away on February 5, 2016. Ruby was born to the late Fred and Carrie (Jude) McCoy on February 22, 1927 in Beauty, KY. She attended Bethel Baptist Church and loved to babysit in their nursery. Ruby enjoyed reading her bible and was a kindhearted soul who never met a stranger. She loved...

William S. Graumann

William S. Graumann

Feb 4, 2016

GRAUMANN, William S., age 96, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Cape May Court House, NJ for 52 years, passed away on Thursday, February 4th, 2015. William was born to the late William and Anna Graumann in Philadelphia, PA on November 10, 1919. He graduated from Wildwood H.S. in 1938 and attended Trenton State College until he went on to serve...

Kirit Gordhanbhai Patel

Kirit Gordhanbhai Patel

Feb 3, 2016

Funeral Home: Centerville Routsong Funeral Home 81 N. Main St. Centerville, OH US 45459

E. Jean Archdeacon

E. Jean Archdeacon

Feb 2, 2016

ARCHDEACON, E. Jean, age 88, of Dayton, passed away on February 2, 2016. Jean was born on September 5, 1927 in Dayton, OH to the late Forrest and Rachael (nee Young) Tudor. She was an avid volunteer at schools, churches and in the community, but most of all she loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jean was preceded in...

Ruth Arlene Kern

Ruth Arlene Kern

Feb 1, 2016

KERN, Ruth A. (nee Shank), age 94, formerly of Kettering, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016. Ruth was born on February 18, 1921 in Dayton, OH to Edward and Mary Ellen Shank. She is a past member of the Alumni of Patterson Co-op High School, class of 1938. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Jack I. Kern;...

Lila Geneva Carlson

Lila Geneva Carlson

Jan 31, 2016

CARLSON, Lila G., age 92, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton, OH, comforted by immediate family members. She was preceded in death by husband "Swede" Carlson in 1984. An amazing woman, Lila lived an incredible and interesting life. Oh, the stories she could tell! A member of what has been called the "Greatest Generation" and...

Marilyn Louise Dunn

Marilyn Louise Dunn

Jan 30, 2016

DUNN, Marilyn Louise (Fox), of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Home Economics. Marilyn was a member of Sigma Kappa sorority, a women's club, the JBC's of Detroit, Michigan and Normandy United Methodist Church. She enjoyed many years of volunteer activities, including Miami Valley Hospital, Meals on...

Dixie K. Beddies

Dixie K. Beddies

Jan 29, 2016

BEDDIES, Dixie K., age 87, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 by natural causes surrounded by her loved ones. Dixie was born to the late George and Ethel Wichael on September 25, 1928. Dixie was a lifelong resident of Dayton and a graduate of Kiser High School. She is preceded in death by her son, Rex...

Donna Lee Rike

Donna Lee Rike

Jan 24, 2016

RIKE, Donna Lee Briscoe, went to Heaven forever surrounded by family and friends at her home on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Donna was born August 23, 1942 in her maternal grandparent's home. Donna graduated Belmont High School in 1960, and worked at WPAFB. Donna is survived by her loving husband, Russell Rike, married July 22, 1963; son, Jeffrey Rike and...

Herbert W. Hofferberth

Herbert W. Hofferberth

Jan 24, 2016

HOFFERBERTH, Herbert William, age 90, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Herbert was born on September 30, 1925 in Dayton to the late Herbert and Catherine Marie (Hirsekorn) Hofferberth. Herb's mother has waited 81 years to be reunited with him following her passing. He joined the United States Navy at 17 years old. He was in from...

Kimberly M. Culp

Kimberly M. Culp

Jan 22, 2016

CULP, Kimberly M., age 54, of Washington Twp, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016. Kim was born on August 13, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1979. While in high school, she was a member of the Deb's drill team. Kim retired from Excellence in Motivation (EIM). She attended Ascension Catholic Church and...

Richard A. Reeves

Richard A. Reeves

Jan 22, 2016

Richard Arden Reeves, 84, of Kettering passed away on January 23, after a brief illness. Richard was born in Xenia OH and raised in Chillicothe, the son of the late Marion J. and Florence A. (Owens) Reeves. He is survived by his daughter Julie Reeves (Leigh Mamlin), grandchildren Charles and Frances Mamlin, and brothers Keith and Ronald Reeves. He is...

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