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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Peter Fulton Riffle

Peter Fulton Riffle

Jan 5, 2013

RIFFLE, Peter, age 53, of Gary, Indiana passed away on Saturday, January 5th, 2013 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a graduate of Oakwood High School, class of 1977, and studied political science at the University of Cincinnati. As an avid gardener, he was a member of the Miller Garden Club in Miller, Indiana, a Master Gardener, and received his horticultural...

Ralph "Jack" Bernard Barhorst

Ralph "Jack" Bernard Barhorst

Jan 4, 2013

BARHORST, Ralph Bernard "Jack", age 82, of St. Petersburg, FL and formerly of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2013. Jack graduated from Chaminade High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1949 and attended classes at University of Dayton. He worked in sales at Jefferson Smurfit Graphic Arts, Shaw and Marchant Printing and was a realtor. Jack attended Blessed...

Conrad Martinez, Jr.

Conrad Martinez, Jr.

Jan 2, 2013

MARTINEZ, Jr., Conrad, age 84, of Washington Township passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. He was born on April 14, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Conrad Sr. and Candeleria (Rodriguez) Martinez. Conrad attended Mt. Carmel High School and graduated in 1946. He served in the Naval Air Reserve as a Flight Engineer from 1947-1952. Conrad served...

Catherine Kabealo Rosenbaum

Catherine Kabealo Rosenbaum

Dec 31, 2012

Rosenbaum, Catherine Kabealo, age 88 of Dayton, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012. Catherine was born in Youngstown Ohio to Michael and Pauline (Senedak) Kabealo. A graduate of the Ohio State University, with a Masters from Wright State University, Catherine was an Instructor of English at Wright State University, a public high school senior English teacher, an officer of...

Barbara Walker

Barbara Walker

Dec 31, 2012

Barbara S. Walker, 84, of Vandalia, Ohio, died Monday, December 31, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital after a short illness. Born Barbara Margaret Smith on March 22, 1928, in Xenia, Ohio, she was raised by her mother, Anna Collins Bailey, in Cedarville, OH. She was a graduate of Beavercreek High School and Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL. She was a teacher...

M. Edward Kuhns

M. Edward Kuhns

Dec 29, 2012

KUHNS, Miles Edward, age 86, of Dayton died on December 29, 2012. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie, and daughters, Barbara (Doug Smith) Kuhns of Medway and Melissa (Bill Hoffman) Kuhns of Yellow Springs, nieces, Carolyn Richardson (Robert) of Chagrin Falls, OH and Nancy Crawford (Dewey) of Winnetka, IL, and cousin Robert L. Kuhns of Columbus. Edward attended...

John Charles Opalek

John Charles Opalek

Dec 28, 2012

OPALEK, John Charles, age 87 of Xenia, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose Gregus Opalek and Fred Opalek, and a sister, Irene Repko. He is survived by his wife, Mary, a brother Joseph Opalek, his sister Rosemary Rothenberger, a stepdaughter, Anne Krach (David Krach), and a step- granddaughter, Sarah Krach....

Shun Sakuma

Shun Sakuma

Dec 28, 2012

SAKUMA, Shun, age 85, passed away peacefully on a snow covered Friday, December 28, 2012, in the comfort of his own home. He was born in Winslow, Washington May 11, 1927, number eight of 10 children to Takeo and Nobu Sakuma; Japanese immigrants whose family motto was "Shika ta ga nai", "For the Sake of the Children, what must be,...

William Maurice Matthew

William Maurice Matthew

Dec 27, 2012

MATTHEW, William Maurice, age 80, of Huber Heights passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. William served in the United States Air Force until his retirement and was a life member of VFW Post #3283 Huber Heights and Vietnam Veteran of America Miami Valley Chapter 97. He liked to trap shoot in his spare time. Preceded in death by his...

Richard Phillips Hale Ii

Richard Phillips Hale Ii

Dec 27, 2012

HALE, Richard Phillips II "Dick", age 83, of Monroe passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. He was born on February 6, 1929 to the late Theodore Richard Hale and Kathryn Castle Hale. Dick attended Bayonne High School in Bayonne, NJ then later went to achieve his Bachelors of Science from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. While attending Rutgers...

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Corban

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Corban

Dec 26, 2012

Corban, Elizabeth J. "Betty", 60 year resident of Kettering, Ohio, died December 26, 2012, in Newark, Ohio, where she had been staying since 2011. Born September 11, 1920, a daughter of Robert L. and Gladys M. (Crawford) Manley, Betty grew up in Columbus, Ohio and on her Crawford grandparents' farm near Arcanum, Ohio. She graduated from University School in 1938...

Marjorie E Cook

Marjorie E Cook

Dec 23, 2012

COOK, Marjorie E., age 91 of Centerville, passed away on December 23, 2012. Marjorie was a high school graduate who worked as a secretary for the Centerville City Schools for 20 years. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Grafton and Mary Shawen. Marjorie is survived by her 2 sons, Lynn...

Colten Randall Thomas

Colten Randall Thomas

Dec 20, 2012

THOMAS, Colten Randall, age 21, of Lima, formerly of Kettering passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Colten is survived by his father, Randy (Amy) Thomas, mother, Laurie (Larry) Graf, brother, Austin Thomas, sisters, Alyssa Graf, Helen Graf and Melissa Beck. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Woodland Mausoleum, 118 Woodland Avenue,...

Joyce A Key

Joyce A Key

Dec 16, 2012

KEY, Joyce A., age 78, of Kettering passed away at home on Sunday, December 16, 2012 with her family by her side. Joyce was born on March 8, 1934 in West Union, OH to the late Robert and Ethel Elliot. She was a 1952 graduate of Jefferson High School and worked as a food service secretary for the Hara Arena....

Gregory  Kevin Cotter

Gregory Kevin Cotter

Dec 14, 2012

Gregory K. Cotter, 41 was born June 17th, 1971 passed away peacefully December 14, 2012 after a long illness and was surrounded by family and friends when he was called by God. He was proceeded in death by his loving mother, Marjorie Cotter and is survived by his Father James and Brother Chris as well as two nieces, Emily and...

Thomas L. "Tom" Wooley

Thomas L. "Tom" Wooley

Dec 12, 2012

WOOLEY, Thomas L. "Tom", age 62 Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Tom was born in Dayton, OH on July 25, 1950 to Robert and Norma (Fisher) Wooley. He graduated from Butler High School and proudly served his country in the US Army. Tom worked for Clearwater Construction for over 40 years, being the owner for 10 of...

Nancy Ann Pease

Nancy Ann Pease

Dec 9, 2012

PEASE, Nancy Ann, age 68, of Washington Township passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Nancy was a 1962 graduate of Belmont High School and was Co-Owner of Pease Grinding Service, Inc. She was a member of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club in Aurora, IN and enjoyed shopping, baking Christmas cookies, and visiting the gambling boats along the Ohio River....

Marion Emerson Linder

Marion Emerson Linder

Dec 7, 2012

LINDER, Marion E. age 94 of Kettering passed away on December 7, 2012. Marion was a graduate of Otterbein Home High School. He received his Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sinclair Community College. Marion was a longtime member of Christ United Methodist Church and was also in the Shriner's Club for over 56 years. He served in the United...

Julius Anthony "Jay" Tieber, Iii

Julius Anthony "Jay" Tieber, Iii

Dec 1, 2012

TIEBER, Julius Anthony III, "Jay", age 77 of Beavercreek, a great man, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012. Jay was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 26, 1935 to Julius Anthony Tieber II and Catherine (Brooks) Tieber. He graduated from La Puente High School, CA in 1953 and The United States Military Academy, West Point, NY in 1957. Jay...

Bonnie Louise Burkhardt

Bonnie Louise Burkhardt

Dec 1, 2012

BURKHARDT, Bonnie Louise, age 58, of Dayton passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012. She was born on May 11th, 1954 in Auckland, New Zealand. Bonnie was a graduate of Fairmont East High School and worked at Infocision for the past five years. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be in our hearts forever. Preceded...

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