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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Martin Kuntz "Bo" Brown
Jul 20, 2024
BROWN, Martin Kuntz “Bo” age 75 of Kettering, OH, died Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was a dedicated husband, father, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Bo attended Oakwood High School, St. George’s School and St. Thomas More Prep. He furthered his education by obtaining a B.S. in Finance from the Rochester Institute of...
Geiner Marin Hidalgo
Jul 20, 2024
HIDALGO, Geiner Marin, age 46, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. Geiner was born June 18, 1978 to Carlos Luis Marin Quiras and Ana Cecilia Hidalgo Mora in Costa Rica. Family will greet friends from 4:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, July 27 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering.
Bruce Alan Craver
Jul 15, 2024
CRAVER, Bruce Alan, age 76, of Centerville, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born November 15, 1947, in Rochester, IN, to the late James and Marietta (Kindig) Craver. After graduating from Northside High School in Ft. Wayne, IN, he went on to earn his undergraduate degree and doctoral degree in Physics from Purdue University. A passionate educator, Bruce...
Dena Jean Tate
Jul 14, 2024
TATE, Dena Jean, age 71, of Sugar Creek Twp., passed away July 14, 2024.
Dena was born July 14, 1953 to the late William and Emogene (Jackson) Middleton. In her younger years, some of her fondest memories were the time she spent in Michigan with her mother and father. She and her father would spend hours fishing on the lake. She...
Charles L. Chappell
Jul 14, 2024
CHAPPELL, Charles L., age 76, of Riverside, OH, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. Charles was born February 10, 1948, in Dayton, OH to the late Charles and Grace (nee Smith) Chappell. A graduate of Middletown High School, Charles was employed with Booher’s Carpet for many years. Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Linda, and sister, Phyllis Brewer....
Nilah Jean (Hoover) Lewis
Jul 13, 2024
LEWIS, Nilah Jean (Hoover), age 102, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Nilah was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on Saturday July 13, just days after her 102nd birthday.
Born to Perry and Glenna Hoover on July 9, 1922, she was a lifelong Daytonian with ties to West Milton, Kettering, and...
Robert Michael Cook
Jul 13, 2024
COOK, Robert Michael, M.D., age 68, of Washington Twp., passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton after battling cancer and other medical issues. Born September 12, 1955 to Dr. Roger and Mrs. Beverly Cook in Flint, MI.
Beloved brother to Deborah (Greg) Dowling, John Cook, Christine Cook, Andrew (Susan) Cook, and Matthew Cook (deceased). Uncle to Adam Cook,...
Sonya North Marr
Jul 13, 2024
MARR, Sonya North, age 77, of Cleveland, TN, went home to the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Sonya was born on August 14, 1946, in Cleveland, TN, to the late Herman and Mary Hayes. She attended Bradley County High School before continuing her education at Lee University in Cleveland. She served as a local real estate professional for many...
Joan Marie Jones
Jul 12, 2024
Joan Marie Jones, age 83, of Kettering passed away at the Laurel’s of Kettering on Friday July 12.
She was a graduate of Belmont High School, class of 1959, and then attended Miami-Jacob’s Business School before being employed at General Motors Patent Division in Dayton, ending in 1962. She was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Christ in Centerville. Joan...
Thomas H. Routsong
Jul 12, 2024
ROUTSONG, Thomas H., age 96, of Oakwood, OH, affectionately known at Routsong Funeral Home as “Mr. R”, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 9, 1927, in Dayton, OH to the late Carl T. and Blanche (Barr) Routsong.
Tom's journey through life was marked by a profound commitment to learning and service....
Joyce Ann Rose
Jul 12, 2024
ROSE, Joyce Ann, 86 y/o passed peacefully July 12, 2024, at home following a lengthy illness and under Ohio Hospice of Dayton care. Joyce was born on May 24, 1938, to the late Zachariah and Vesta Sullivan, in Lexington, Kentucky. She attended Transylvania University in Lexington, where she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and where she...
Louis Harry Snell
Jul 11, 2024
SNELL, Louis Harry, age 97, of Centerville, OH, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Louis “Lou” was born May 13, 1927, in Phoneton, OH to the late Harry C. and Emma W.(nee Stallman) Snell. A dutiful and honorable man with great attention to detail, Lou enjoyed spending time with friends and offering random acts of kindness and help when he saw...
Jeff Stevenson
Jul 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jeffrey E. Stevenson on July 10, 2024.
A man known for his kind and generous spirit, he had a remarkable sense of humor and always lent a helping hand to those in need. His adventurous spirit led him to be the first to raise his hand for any new journey....
Shirley Himes
Jul 7, 2024
HIMES, Shirley, age 92 of Kettering, OH passed peacefully away on July 7th, 2024. She was preceded in death by George Himes, her husband of 71 years. She is also survived by her three daughters, Angela Shaw (Mark), Lyn Schaadt (Jack) and Cheri Cantini (Evan); grandchildren Jon Schaadt (Amber), Jason Shaw (Elizabeth), Michael Schaadt (Erin), Bryan Shaw (Faith), Erin Fransen...
Kwang Suk Jin
Jul 7, 2024
JIN, Kwang Suk, age 89, of Beavercreek, passed away July 7, 2024. Kwang was born December 24, 1934 in Korea to Yong Sub Jin and Sun Choi. He was the proud owner of a medical instrument manufacturing company in Korea. When Kwang came to America, he took up working in the WPAFB for many years. He was deeply rooted in...
Jean Elizabeth Roush Wolfe
Jul 5, 2024
A Celebration of Life: Jean Elizabeth Roush Wolfe, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and educator.
Born on April 13, 1947, to Chet and Dottie Roush, Jean was a beloved member of the Kettering community. She graduated from Fairmont West High School in 1965 and earned her Bachelor's in Education from Ohio University in 1969. Her passion for teaching...
Jung Young Ha
Jul 4, 2024
HA, Jung Young, age 64, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Jung was born on November 25, 1959, to the late Kwon and Heu Ha, in Pusan, South Korea. During his childhood, he participated in different gymnastics events. He came to the United States in 1981 to be with his family. He had an entrepreneurial spirit...
James "Jim" Gantt
Jul 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Gantt, who left this world on July 1, 2024. He passed away peacefully, and is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn Gantt.
A lover of the great outdoors, Jim spent countless hours fishing and enjoying nature. Jim was an avid golfer and an excellent bowler. He played softball...
Judy Arlene Zimmerman
Jun 28, 2024
ZIMMERMAN, Judy Arlene (Diestelhorst), age 75, of Washington Twp., passed away Friday, June 28, 2024.
Judy was born July 5, 1948 in St. Louis, MO to Alvin W. and Dorothy (Dufflelmeier) Diestelhorst. She attended nursing school at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, graduating as an RN. Judy also studied at Colorado Women’s College in Denver, earning her BS in Allied Health....
Denis L. Hart
Jun 28, 2024
HART, Denis L, age 91, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. Denis was born on May 9, 1933, to the late Leo “Jack” and Grace Hart, in Cleveland, OH. While attending St. Edward High School, he met and later married his high school sweetheart Ann Evers. After high school, Denis served his country in the US...
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