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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Lee Hale

Lee Hale

Feb 8, 2024

HALE, Lee, age 78, of Centerville, stopped paying taxes February 8, 2024. He was born June 2, 1945 in Roanoke, Virginia; the son of the late Amos and Ada (Edmonds) Hale. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Michael Lee Hale and his best friend, Joyce Hale. Lee is survived by his wife of 27...

Patrice Jean Michel

Patrice Jean Michel

Feb 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Patrice Jean Michel     Patrice Jean Michel, affectionately known as "Pat," peacefully passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on June 29, 1952, in Carnegie, PA, Pat was the beloved daughter of James Francis and Claire E. (Harney) Carr. She grew up in Carnegie and graduated from Carnegie High School in 1970.  Pat...

Richard George Harrison

Richard George Harrison

Feb 7, 2024

HARRISON, Richard G. “Dick”, age 85, of Washington Twp., OH, passed away on February 7, 2024. Dick was born on June 20, 1938 to the late George and Verona Harrison in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Patterson Co-op High School.  He served our country in the Ohio Air National Guard.  Dick retired from General Motors after 35 years.  He...

Richard Jerome "Dick" Hartman

Richard Jerome "Dick" Hartman

Feb 3, 2024

HARTMAN, Richard Jerome “Dick”, age 90, of Miami Township, OH passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with Cheryl, his wife of 40 years by his side. Dick was born on September 20, 1933 to the late Alice (Feeney) and Jerome Long Hartman in Altoona, PA. 

 

He graduated from Altoona Catholic High School in 1951 and John Carroll University in 1955....

John Joseph Parente, Jr.

John Joseph Parente, Jr.

Feb 3, 2024

PARENTE, JOHN J., age 87 of Springboro, OH passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Otterbein of Springboro. He was born November 25, 1936 in West Pittston, PA to John H. and Ann Parente. He graduated from Pittston Central Catholic High School and went on to attend Kings College (Wilkes Barre, PA). He is preceded in death by his parents...

Koral "Malcolm" Berry

Koral "Malcolm" Berry

Feb 2, 2024

In Loving Memory of Koral Malcolm Berry

 Koral Malcolm Berry, known affectionately as “Malcolm,” was born on April 23,1940, in Dayton, Ohio, to his loving parents, Koral and Dorothy (Sorrell) Berry. He peacefully passed away on February 2, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by his family in Kettering, Ohio Malcolm is preceded in death by his parents, Koral and...

Ronald lee Gabbard

Ronald lee Gabbard

Jan 31, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ronald Gabbard

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Gabbard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed member of his community. Ronald peacefully entered eternal rest on January 31st, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished memories.

 Ronald, born on April 8th, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio, was...

Gregory "Greg" J. Link

Gregory "Greg" J. Link

Jan 29, 2024

LINK, Gregory “Greg” J., age 45, of Kettering, passed away, January 29, 2024. He was born November 20, 1978 in Kettering, Ohio. Greg is preceded in death by his father, William J. Link. He is survived by his mother, Connie Link; brother, Brian (Laurel) Link; sister, Jennifer Link; nieces, Alison, Reagan, and Taryn; nephew, John; and many extended family members and friends. 

 

Greg...

Velma Yvonne Fansler (Church)

Velma Yvonne Fansler (Church)

Jan 27, 2024

FANSLER, Velma Yvonne (Church), age 90, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Bethany Village. Velma was born in Dayton, OH on February 26, 1933, to the late Jack and Edith (Walker) Church. She graduated from Stivers High School in 1951.Velma was a long-time member of Central Christian Church and Disciples of Christ. She was...

Walter Hill "Walt" Bigelow

Walter Hill "Walt" Bigelow

Jan 27, 2024

BIGELOW, Walter Hill "Walt", age 93, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Brookdale of Oakwood. Walt was born to the late Warnie and Estel (Bell) Bigelow in Montgomery, AL on September 24, 1930. 

He served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955, where he worked up the ranks to Staff Sergeant. After serving, he earned his...

Joseph P. "Joe" Krug

Joseph P. "Joe" Krug

Jan 24, 2024

KRUG, Joseph P. “Joe”, age 87, of Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at his residence, joyfully reuniting with his beloved wife, Bobbie, after missing her deeply for 18 years. 

Joe’s abiding faith was the guiding force in his personal, professional and civic life. A 1959 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Joe had a strong devotion to...

Dennis Matheson

Dennis Matheson

Jan 24, 2024

MATHESON, Dennis, age 81, of Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Dennis graduated from Beavercreek High School and worked for many years until he retired from Ferco Tech. He was a member of the Greater Dayton Corvette Club. In his free time, Dennis loved to work on home projects and could be found digital bowling at the...

Dianne M. Relick

Dianne M. Relick

Jan 21, 2024

Dianne Mae (Kehler) Relick passed away peacefully at Otterbein Springboro SeniorLife Neighborhood on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She resided at Otterbein Lebanon for over 20 years and was an active participant in the Otterbein community and valued advocacy and service.

Dianne was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on April 5, 1929. She was the youngest of the three ‘Kehler girls’ and the...

Walter Schaller

Walter Schaller

Jan 20, 2024

SCHALLER, Walter, age 87, of Oakwood, a leading restaurateur and philanthropist, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, with his beloved family by his side. 

Born in Zeneggen, Switzerland, he was 1 of 14 children raised in an alpine village near the Matterhorn. At 20, he served in the Swiss military, but hospitality was always in his heart. Walter trained...

Vail K. Miller

Vail K. Miller

Jan 19, 2024

Vail K. Miller, age 77, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, in his favorite place, the Napa Valley, California, after a beautiful date with his favorite girl, Carol, his wife of 55 years. He relished his retirement, spending time between St Helena/Calistoga, California and Oregonia, Ohio with his family and among his many friends in and around the wine...

Barbara Ann Schreier

Barbara Ann Schreier

Jan 19, 2024

SCHREIER, Barbara Ann, age 76, of Bellbrook, OH, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. Barbara was born on May 20, 1947 to the late Floyd and Mary Ann (Jones) Weaver in New Carlisle, OH. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1965 and made a career as a Case Worker at the Job Center for over 12 years....

Barry L. Boltz

Barry L. Boltz

Jan 18, 2024

Barry Lee Boltz, age 80, of Xenia, OH, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born on September 29, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan, he was the son of Harry and Mabel Boltz.

Barry spent the majority of his life in the Dayton area after his family relocated when he was young. He attended Stivers High School and graduated in 1962...

Alan Devon Reed

Alan Devon Reed

Jan 18, 2024

REED, Alan Devon, age 70, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 in Venice, FL. Alan was born on July 30, 1953 in Dayton, OH to the late Walter Burton and Bernice Jane Reed. 



He was a roofer and enjoyed gardening, swimming, arrowhead hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, wood carving, woodworking, and raising chickens and bees. Alan enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Robert J. Michigan

Robert J. Michigan

Jan 18, 2024

MICHIGAN, Robert J “Mich”, age 84, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Bob was born in Carnegia, PA on March 30, 1939. He was a former member of Memorial Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and Elder. Bob was currently a member of Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church and Varsity D. He earned his Bachelor...

Phyllis Louise Berlo

Phyllis Louise Berlo

Jan 17, 2024

BERLO, Phyllis Louise (Jones) passed away on January 17, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on October 27, 1927, in Dayton, Ohio, Phyllis was a remarkable woman whose presence touched the lives and hearts of many. 

 

Phyllis was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School. She married LaVergne E. Berlo in 1946. Phyllis had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and an...

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