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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Connie Morris

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...

Donald Morris Sovine

Donald Morris Sovine

May 10, 2024

SOVINE, Donald Morris, 91, of Tipp City Ohio passed away May 10, 2024.  

A Celebration of his life will be held on Thursday May 16, 2024 from 12:30pm until 1:30pm at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 North Main Street, Centerville, OH 45459. Funeral Services will begin at 1:30pm.  Burial will follow at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 E Lytle-5 Points Rd, Centerville,...

Diane E. Ludwig

Diane E. Ludwig

May 10, 2024

Diane E. Ludwig, age 65 of Kettering, Ohio went to be with her Savior on Friday May 10th. Diane was born on February 12, 1959 to the late Carroll and Ruth Walker.

Diane attended Fairmont East High School where she met the love of her life, Steve with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. The two had a remarkably close...

Andrew Joseph Cameron

Andrew Joseph Cameron

May 9, 2024

CAMERON, Andrew Joseph, “10k Dave”, age 22, of Cottonwood Heights, UT, formerly of Centerville, OH, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 as a result of an avalanche at Lone Peak in Wasatch Range. Andrew was born December 26, 2001 to Vince and Cindy (Landers) Cameron. He graduated in 2020 from Centerville High School, and then attended Utah State University. As an...

Fay V. Everage

Fay V. Everage

May 8, 2024

Everage, Fay V., 97 of West Carrollton passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 8, 2024 surrounded by family and love. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Polly Stone and Vernon Graham, her brother Hansford Graham and her husband of 56 years, Reece Everage. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Kay Cox; granddaughter Tera Rae Cox of Seminole,...

Margaret (Marge) Hicks

Margaret (Marge) Hicks

May 8, 2024

Hicks, Margaret (Marge) Kudrna 84 years old, of Oakwood, spouse of Alfred Hicks II M.D., passed away on May 8, 2024.  Marge attended Mount St. Scholatica College, Creighton University, and graduated from St. Catherine Hospital School of Nursing. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Mary of the Woods College and a Master’s in Nursing from Ball...

Virginia "Ginny" M. Turner

Virginia "Ginny" M. Turner

May 7, 2024

TURNER, Virginia “Ginny”, age 88, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Ginny was born November 2, 1935 in Portsmouth, Ohio; to the late Owen and Marie (Underwood) Mussetter. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wells A. Turner; sister, Ruth Anne Hutchinson and brother Jack Mussetter. Virginia is survived by son, Jeffrey...

Michael "Mike" John Robbe

Michael "Mike" John Robbe

May 2, 2024

ROBBE, Michael "Mike" John, age 50, of Oakwood, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. 



A graduate of Centerville High School, Mike was a former police officer and operated a paint contracting business. Throughout his life, Michael was known for his warmth, generosity, loyalty and unwavering kindness towards others. He touched the lives of those around him with his infectious laughter and...

Janet M. Jacobs

Janet M. Jacobs

May 1, 2024

JACOBS, Janet M., age 73, of Oakwood, passed away May 1, 2024. She was born June 18, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of the late Clement and Dorothy (Andres) Jacobs. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her twin sister, Jayne. Janet is survived by her sister, Jeanne (Jim) Bacher and brother, Jeffrey Jacobs. Janet earned...

Jeff W. Harris

Jeff W. Harris

Apr 29, 2024

We regret to inform you of the passing of our beloved Jeff W. Harris, age 54, of Centerville. Jeff, born to James and Ruth Harris on December 22, 1969, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, will be remembered for his vibrant personality and love for life. Jeff graduated from Graham High School in 1988 and continued his education at Bluffton College, earning a...

Myrenia Millen

Myrenia Millen

Apr 25, 2024

MILLEN, Edna “Myrenia”, age 80, of Xenia, formerly of Kettering, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. 

Myrenia was born July 8, 1943 in Fort Wayne, IN to Haldon and Rebecca (Yaney) Payne. After high school, she attended Sinclair Community College, graduating with an associate’s degree. Myrenia married Pastor Howard Millen and devoted her life to caring for him and their two children....

Jawaud M. "Jay" Shafeek

Jawaud M. "Jay" Shafeek

Apr 18, 2024

SHAFEEK, Jawaud M., “Jay,” age 65, of Dayton, OH passed away April 18, 2024. He graduated from Colonel White High School in 1978.  Jay worked at Walmart, at the Dayton Mall, for 13 years.  He attended Christ Church United Methodist, in Kettering.  Jay loved playing the piano, creating artwork, photography, writing poetry, and bringing people joy.  

Preceded in death by...

Lori Hutnyan

Lori Hutnyan

Apr 15, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lori Hutnyan, a beloved member of the Centerville community. Lori, born on June 3, 1965, in Richeyville, Pennsylvania, was the cherished daughter of William and Bernice Hegedus. She completed her education at Bethlehem-Center High School in 1983 before pursuing a career in nursing at the Ohio Valley Hospital School...

Rev. Dr. Brian Q. Newcomb

Rev. Dr. Brian Q. Newcomb

Apr 15, 2024

NEWCOMB, Rev. Dr. Brian Q., age 67, of Centerville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. Brian was born January 3, 1957 in Connersville, IN to Rev. Paul Eugene and Ina Lee (Smith) Newcomb. A graduate of Houghton College in New York, he attended seminary at Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. Brian received his Doctorate of Ministry at Eden Seminary in St....

Earl Thomas Adams

Earl Thomas Adams

Apr 15, 2024

Earl Thomas Adams, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, in his adopted hometown of Dayton, Ohio.  Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Earl maintained a lifelong connection to the city and state.  He was devoted to his family, from his kids, siblings, and parents through to his wide extended relations and was never happier than when spending time with...

Earl J. Norman

Earl J. Norman

Apr 13, 2024

Norman, Earl J., age 79, of Fairborn, OH, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Earl was born on June 16, 1944, to the late Earl W. and Elva Norman, in Wheeling, WV. A native of Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio, he graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1962, before continuing his education at Ohio University and earning his B.A. in...

Wanda Brown

Wanda Brown

Apr 13, 2024

BROWN, Wanda, age 82, of Centerville, OH, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. Wanda was born August 23, 1941, in Garrison, KY to the late Cecil and Judy Mefford. She earned her Associate’s degree from Sinclair Community College in food management. Wanda worked for GM, Kroger and Park Row throughout her career. She was a member of the Kettering Noon...

Lena G. Gabbard

Lena G. Gabbard

Apr 13, 2024

GABBARD, Lena, age 94, of Springboro, formerly of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. Lena was born on December 9, 1929 in Gary, IN, to the late Waldo and Agnes Grinstead, and was the youngest of their five children. She graduated from Butlerville High School and later worked at both Sunbeam Bread Co. and General Motors. On March 27, 1948...

Robert (Bob) Carl Wiedlund

Robert (Bob) Carl Wiedlund

Apr 12, 2024

Wiedlund, Robert (Bob) Carl, age 94, of Dayton, passed away peacefully in his home on April 12, 2024 under the care of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Bob was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 8, 1930 to the late Arthur and Claudia (Starr) Wiedlund. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Norman Jelinek. He...

Lynn E. Bender

Lynn E. Bender

Apr 12, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn E. Bender on April 12th, 2024, at the age of 71, in Dayton, Ohio. Lynn was born on May 2nd, 1952, to Mary and Robert Koogler in Dayton, Ohio. Lynn led a fulfilling life dedicated to education, family, community service, and Ohio State Football.

 

Lynn attended Fairmont East High...

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