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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Robert H. Miller

Robert H. Miller

Apr 26, 2014

Miller, Robert H., age 97, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Bob was owner and Chair Man of both Vienna Beauty Products and White Cross Supply, retiring in 1999. He served in the Army during WW 2 and was a member of the Troy Country Club, Moorings Country Club of Naples, FL, Naples...

Carolyn C. Smith

Carolyn C. Smith

Apr 26, 2014

SMITH, Carolyn C., age 78, of Centerville, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 17, 1935 in Middletown, OH to the late Vance and Josephine Cribbs. Carolyn graduated from Middletown High School and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Otterbein University in Westerville. She taught Music and Kindergarten until...

Milada Marie Dunlap

Milada Marie Dunlap

Apr 19, 2014

Funeral Home: Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Visitation: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH America 45429 Saturday, April 26, 2014 No Visitation Service: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 Saturday, April 26, 2014 No Services

Joan Grillmeier

Joan Grillmeier

Apr 13, 2014

GRILLMEIER, Joan, age 84, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014. Joan was born to the late Andrew and Laurel Broaddus in Dayton, OH on March 31, 1930. Joan was a graduate of Fairview High School. She worked at Rike's Downtown for several years in the housewares department. She was an avid gardener and even spent her time...

Robert N. Teyber

Robert N. Teyber

Apr 10, 2014

TEYBER, Robert Nicholas, age 84, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014. He was born on December 20, 1929 in Dayton, attended Chaminade High School and graduated from University of Dayton. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Betty. He is survived by his children, Beth Teyber, Bill Teyber and Barb Swartz; and grandchildren,...

Gisela Aj Donaldson

Gisela Aj Donaldson

Apr 9, 2014

DONALDSON, Gisela Anna Johanna (nee Gronau), age 79, of West Carrollton, passed away on April 9, 2014. Gisela lived a full life that included passion about her German heritage, her faith, music and nutrition topics. She evolved to have health issues late in life but was thoroughly cared for by her loving husband for many years. She was born March...

Donald Gene Walker

Donald Gene Walker

Apr 6, 2014

WALKER, Donald Gene "Dixie", age 81, of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Don was born to the late Marvin and Irene (West) Walker Sr. on February 21, 1933 in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Stivers High School in 1951 and attended Miami University and the University of Dayton. Don volunteered for the draft to serve his country...

Jerry Lou Atherton

Jerry Lou Atherton

Apr 5, 2014

ATHERTON, Jerry Lou, age 75, of Kettering passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on April 23, 1938 in Dayton, OH to the late Jerome and Ruth Urbanas. Jerry was owner, President and "The Boss" of A Atherton Plumbing since 1956. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years,...

Dr. Wj "Jack" Lewis

Dr. Wj "Jack" Lewis

Apr 5, 2014

A thirst for knowledge, a passion for people, a soul full of song. In his 89 years, Dr. W.J. "Jack" Lewis personified and defined each of those phrases. As a lifelong learner, his bookshelves burst with novels, classics, and non-fiction tomes that covered a library full of topics and filled his mind with more information than infinite Google searches. A...

Paul Stanley Castleman

Paul Stanley Castleman

Apr 4, 2014

CASTLEMAN, Paul Stanley, age 73, of Oakwood passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. Stanley was a gentleman in the truest sense. A loving husband and father, respectful and generous to everyone he knew, civically active, an avid golfer, he was also a born matchmaker of both romantic and business partnerships. Stanley was born February 14, 1941 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to...

Edward  James "Ted" Mcbride

Edward James "Ted" Mcbride

Apr 3, 2014

McBRIDE, Edward "Ted" James Jr., age 71, of Washington Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Ted was born to the late Edward and Frances McBride on November 29, 1942 in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Marti High School and was an agent with Don Wright Realty. Ted was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, a member of...

Kenneth William Reitz

Kenneth William Reitz

Apr 1, 2014

REITZ, Kenneth William, age 71, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, April 01, 2014. He was born on July 3, 1942 in Xenia, OH to Leonard and Ruby Reitz. Kenneth graduated from Chaminade High School in 1961 and retired from Tifco Industries in 2013 after 14 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Alpha Lodge #729, Independent...

June C. Peeling-Border

June C. Peeling-Border

Apr 1, 2014

BORDER, June C., (nee Peeling) of Kettering passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Kettering Medical Center. June was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church, the Belmont Chapter of the Eastern Star, and the Rikes Retirees Club. She retired from Rikes Department Store after many dedicated years of service. June was preceded in death by her loving...

Charles Clayton Whistler Jr.

Charles Clayton Whistler Jr.

Mar 30, 2014

WHISTLER, Charles Clayton, Jr., age 90, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was born September 18, 1923 in Dayton to the late Charles and Mabel Whistler. After graduating from Purdue University in mechanical engineering, Charles had a very successful career with General Motors, then traveled the world representing Frigidaire International. Like his father, his family and...

Albin Henry Ruwe, Jr.

Albin Henry Ruwe, Jr.

Mar 29, 2014

RUWE, Albin Henry, Jr., age 86, of Centerville, formerly of Cincinnati, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Bassett) Ruwe and is survived by his children; Kathy Bowen, Betsy Amrein, Doug Ruwe; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Mr. Ruwe worked as an accountant for Monsanto until his retirement in 1988...

Lewis "Tom" Wilson

Lewis "Tom" Wilson

Mar 28, 2014

WILSON, Lewis Thomas of Dayton, Ohio, died peacefully in his apartment at Lincoln Park on March 28, 2014, the day after celebrating his 86th birthday. Tom was the 5th born to Russell and Madeline Wilson of Falmouth Ky. on March 27th, 1928. His family moved to Dayton where he graduated from Wilbur Wright HS in 1946. It was there that...

Barbara Sue Van Kirk

Barbara Sue Van Kirk

Mar 26, 2014

Van Kirk, Barbara Sue, age 69 of Kettering, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 26, 2014. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1962 and from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1966. Barbara, from a young girl, always wanted to be a kindergarten teacher. She earned her Master of Science in Education degree...

Barbara Ann Hobbs

Barbara Ann Hobbs

Mar 25, 2014

HOBBS, Barbara Ann (Frankenfeld), nee Weaver, passed into God's hands on Tuesday morning on March 25, 2014. She was preceded into death by her husband of ten years, Donald G. Hobbs, her brother, Jon Weaver, mother, Elvera Bernice Fortney and father, Clarence R. Weaver. She is survived by her daughters and grandchildren, Susan (Len) Davidson and their children Luke and...

Ernest A. Mullins

Ernest A. Mullins

Mar 23, 2014

MULLINS, Ernest A., age 93, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014. He was born on October 16, 1920 in Saint Charles, VA to the late James and Anna (Tyree) Mullins. Ernest served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII and worked for Delco Products until his retirement. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and...

James Robert Strausburg

James Robert Strausburg

Mar 23, 2014

James Robert Strausburg, Centerville, Ohio, beloved and loving husband of Virginia (Ginny) died Sunday, March 23, 2014 at peace at home where he chose to be. The last two years have been a gift of grace from God. He was born in Brookville, Ohio on January 6, 1929 and retired from the General Motors Corporation. He was a lifetime member...

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