Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

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
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
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
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
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
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...
Katherine Louise Stock
Jan 21, 2016
STOCK, Katherine Louise, age 79, of Miami Township, OH passed away on January 21, 2016. Born on July 14, 1936 in Delaware County, OH and survived by her husband of 57 years, Otto, a retired attorney. Katherine graduated from Delaware-Willis High School and Ohio Wesleyan University where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. Katherine was an elementary teacher...
Gladys K. Ewing
Jan 21, 2016
EWING, Gladys K. "Glady", age 97, of Oakwood, OH, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Glady was born to the late Franklin and Ethel (Coons) Klesath on October 19, 1918, in Dana, IL. She graduated from Eureka College in 1940 and was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church. Glady is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald...
Thomas R. Leist
Jan 20, 2016
LEIST, Thomas Richard, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born to the late James B. and Faye "Peg" (nee Yaple) Leist, on January 4, 1928 in Washington Courthouse, OH. He graduated from Chaminade H.S. in 1945 and was a proud graduate of the University of Dayton. Tom served his...
Norma Carmilla Jacobs
Jan 17, 2016
JACOBS, Norma (Sena), age 83, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was born on October 19, 1932 to Rocco and Mary Sena in Richmond, IN. Norma attended St. Mary School and graduated from Richmond High School. She retired from Beavertown Elementary in Kettering, OH after 30 years as a Librarian. Norma taught English to Immigrants for...

Jacqueline Carole Love
Jan 17, 2016
LOVE, Jacqueline (Jackie), age 70, of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Jackie was born on October 31, 1945 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Perry and Elizabeth Harmon. She graduated from Dear Park High School in Cincinnati in 1963 and then went to earn her BA in English, Magna Cum Laude, from University of Dayton in 1992....
Angela Ann Eichholz
Jan 11, 2016
EICHHOLZ, Angela Ann, age 48, of Centerville, died Monday, January 11, 2016. She was born June 16, 1967 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Ronald and Patricia (nee Natsch) Eichholz. Angie was preceded in death by her brother Scott Lee Eichholz. She is survived by her parents; fianc, Dennis Hovden of Centerville, Ohio; brother, Jeff (Kristen) Eichholz of Baton Rouge, Louisiana;...
John Howard Holdren
Jan 10, 2016
HOLDREN, John Howard, age 67, of Oakwood Ohio, quietly slipped into eternity on Sunday, January 10, 2016. John was raised in Westerville, Ohio although graduated high school from Bob Jones Academy. He attended Bob Jones University for two years, earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Kentucky, and obtained his Master of Business Administration degree from...

Norman Paraskevas Dimitrouleas
Jan 9, 2016
DIMITROULEAS, Norman Paraskevas, age 33, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 9, 2016. Born to George Dimitrouleas and LaVerne Brassfield on March 2, 1982, Norman was raised in Dayton with brothers Dino and Nickolas but traveled frequently to his family's village in Stoupa, Kalamata, Greece. As a young child, Norman overcame the physical difficulties of...
Richard Arthur Rohlfs
Jan 9, 2016
ROHLFS, Richard Arthur, age 84, of Dayton, left this earth peacefully with his daughter by his side on Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born October 22, 1931 to the late Carl and Hazel Rohlfs in Dayton. Richard owned DJ's Nite Cap on Xenia Avenue with his late son Richard "Rick" Rohlfs. He was a member of the Shamrock Club,...
James "Jim" Robert Madden
Jan 7, 2016
MADDEN, James "Jim" R., Age 82, of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2016, surrounded by his devoted family. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Dennis and Jack Madden; sister: Irene Barhoover, and grandson: Nathaniel Madden. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Pat Madden; Children: Peggy (Mark) Satzger, Dennis (Wendy) Madden,...

William B. Halcomb
Jan 5, 2016
HALCOMB, William, age 89 of Dayton, passed away January 5, 2016. William was born December 4, 1926 in Linefork, KY to the late Fitzhugh and Cindy Halcomb. William was a charter member of Miami Valley House of Faith Church, and also volunteered for many years at Springcreek Nursing Home and Riverside Nursing Home. He served his country in the U.S....
Franklin Delano Stambaugh
Jan 4, 2016
STAMBAUGH, Franklin D. "Del", age 77, of Kettering, passed away on January 4, 2016. Del was born on November 11, 1938 in Floyd County, KY to the late Woodrow and Elva Stumbo. He graduated from Olentangy High School in Lewis Center, OH, earned his Bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was a star football player, and his Master's...

Norman E. Vanmeter
Jan 2, 2016
Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Service: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Monday, January 4, 2016 No Services
Joseph S. Richey
Jan 2, 2016
RICHEY, Joe (Joseph), age 85 of Kettering, Ohio passed away, Saturday, January 2, 2016. The former pharmacist, co-owner of Gettysburg Pharmacy and graduate of Purdue University, is survived by his four children Lissa, Jodi, Brooks, Craig, significant other, Janice, grandson David and friend and former business partner Mark. He is preceded in death by parents Chester and Bertha and ex-wife...