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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Myrtle Hock
May 31, 2024
Hock, Myrtle, age 82 of Centerville, OH, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024.
A long-time member of the Morning Star Church community, Myrtle was born in Pineville, KY on January 2, 1942. She grew up in Wallins Creek (Harlan County), KY and was a member of Wallins Baptist Church. Myrtle spent time traveling with her parents, going to UK basketball...
Brian N. Seeley
May 31, 2024
SEELEY, Brian N., age 47, of Centerville, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2024. Born on February 4, 1977, in Dayton, Brian's journey was one of purpose and passion, marked by his unwavering commitment to family and the community.
As a graduate of Centerville High School, Brian's athletic abilities shined brightly in basketball, and most notably soccer. He received the...
Arlena N. Marino
May 31, 2024
Arlena N. Marino, age 92, died peacefully on May 31st, 2024, at Hospice of Ohio. She was born on February 17,1932, to Lena and Michael Marino in Little Falls, New York. From a young age, Arlena loved to learn, and she seamlessly blended her interests in theology, psychology, and music into her studies and her life's work. Arlena graduated from St....
Shirley Lee Voress Martin
May 31, 2024
Shirley Lee Voress Martin, 94, passed away on May 31, 2024, in Dublin, OH surrounded by her beloved family members. Born in Charleston, WV, Shirley graduated from Charleston High School (1947) and Miami University (1951) where she was a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority and received a bachelor’s degree. She took postgraduate courses at Colorado State University and Wright...
Norma Jean Sharrett
May 31, 2024
Norma Jean Sharrett (Henz), age 90, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024. Norma Jean was born on July 11, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to parents Adam E. Henz and Clara Ann Henz (Mohr). On September 11, 1954, Norma Jean married her husband of nearly 70 years, William Walter Sharrett Sr.
While she spent most of her life in Ohio,...
Helen Kay Miller
May 31, 2024
MILLER, Helen Kay, age 73, of Franklin, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024. Kay was born December 14, 1950 in Ages, KY to the late Charles McKinney and Elizabeth (Boggs) Dillinger. After moving to Ohio, she attended Franklin High School, graduating in 1968. Kay met Albert, and they enjoyed 54 wonderful years of marriage together. She devoted her life to...
Bonnie Ervin
May 30, 2024
Bonnadine Ervin, age 81, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Bonnie was born September 28, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Duane L. and Lois L. Ervin (deceased). Bonnie graduated from Fairmont Hight School in Kettering, Ohio and went on to the University of Dayton. In 1989, she received a Liberal Arts degree from Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. Bonnie...
Barbara L. Vannorsdall
May 26, 2024
VANNORSDALL, Barbara Leah, age 93, of Dayton, OH, passed on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Barbara was born on October 2, 1930, to the late Ray and Erma (Tamplin) Danzeisen, in Dayton. She graduated from Fairmont High School and started her career at Ohio Bell telephone company.Barb married the love of her life, Jim Vannorsdall, from Jeffersonville, Ohio on June 2,...
Peter Wayne Thomson, Jr.
May 25, 2024
THOMSON, Peter Wayne Jr., age 70, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. Pete was born November 8, 1953, in Jackson, MS, to Peter and Ethleon (Felder) Thomson. After graduating from Centerville High School, he worked as a truck driver for many years. Known for his friendly and welcoming nature, Pete never forgot the names of those he...
JoAnn D. McQuinn
May 24, 2024
JoAnn D. McQuinn age 93 of Centerville, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. JoAnn was born on November 14, 1930 in Dayton, OH to the late Paul and Mildred Deaton. JoAnn was a 1948 graduate from Stivers High School in Dayton, Ohio, and was married to Harrison Eugene McQuinn for 56 years. She is survived by her children Paul...
Barbara Baron Briggs
May 23, 2024
BRIGGS, Barbara Baron, age 83, formerly of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2024. Barbara was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1940 to Jack and Margret Fenlason. She is preceded in death by her husband John Briggs, her son Michael Richard, and her brother John Fenlason. Barbara was a graduate of Nyack College where she married Richard...
William Donald "Don" Eastman, Jr.
May 23, 2024
William Donald "Don" Eastman, Jr. “Flew his last flight West 05/23/2024”.
Born on June 4, 1932 in Port Arthur, Texas Don graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur. Don graduated from Texas Tech University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and received an MS in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Arizona. He also graduated from the USAF Aerospace...
Gregory Lee Woodside
May 19, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gregory Lee Woodside of Kettering, Ohio, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born on October 13, 1946, in Ennis, Texas, to Pete and Betty Woodside, Greg was a proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High School.
Following his education, Greg bravely served his country in the Vietnam War, during which he...
Yvonne Annette "Vonnie" Christian
May 19, 2024
Christian, Yvonne Annette “Vonnie”, age 71, of Groveport, OH, formerly of Coal Grove, OH, passed away on May 19, 2024. Yvonne was born in Ironton, OH, on June 23, 1952, to the late Curtis Wray Christian Sr. and Anna Elizabeth (Besco) Christian. She graduated from Dawson-Bryant High School and was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Yvonne dedicated her life...
Doris Smith
May 19, 2024
Doris Ann Smith (1932 - 2024)
"Never be so kind, you forget to be clever, Never be so clever, you forget to be kind."
Doris Smith, 91, of Dayton, OH passed away on Sunday, May 19th comfortably surrounded by her family.
She was born in Cadiz, Kentucky on August 26th, 1932 to Virginia and Gilbert Philpot. Doris was fiercely loving towards those in her...
Christine Ann Ledbetter
May 18, 2024
LEDBETTER, Christine Ann, age 49, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. Christine, affectionately known as “Sis” to her family, was born November 12, 1974 to Jerry and Marilyn (Dillon) Swim. She worked various jobs growing up, but her most important role was raising her four children. Christine strove to make her house into a welcome and loving home. Small but...
Quinton Taylor Jones
May 17, 2024
JONES, Quinton Taylor, age 33, of Trenton, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024. Quinton was born July 4, 1990, to Sinda and Terry Jones. He attended Springboro and Franklin High Schools. Quinton graduated in 2009 from Franklin. He loved and played all sports but especially football. Quinton was an all-state running back and MVP and continued his love of...
Dr. Robert George Thobaben, Sr.
May 16, 2024
THOBABEN, Dr. Robert George, Sr., age 100, of Centerville, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Robert was born April 3, 1924 in Cleveland to the late George and Edna (Pratt) Thobaben. He joined the US Army, and was stationed in the Pacific, island hopping under the command of Admiral Nimitz until the end of WWII. Robert earned his bachelor’s degree from...
John R. Pulwers
May 14, 2024
John R. Pulwers, age 70, of Centerville, OH, formerly of Spotsylvania, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born on April 12, 1954, in Baton Rouge, LA, John was the beloved son of the late Jack Pulwers and Mary Ann Montgomery. After completing his high school education, John moved to Northern Virginia, where he attended Northern Virginia Community College, earning...
Connie Morris
May 13, 2024
MORRIS, Connie, age 77, of Xenia, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024.
Connie was born March 3, 1947 in Jamestown to the late William and May (Davis) Roden. She was a kind and gentle soul, serving where she was needed. Connie worked as an LPN for most of her life, providing help and compassion to everyone she cared for. While serving as...
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