Obituaries

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Dec 1, 2012

SIMPSON, Bernice E., age 97, of Celina, OH passed away Saturday, December 01, 2012. Bernice was a 1934 Stivers High School graduate who retired from General Motors after 20 years of service. She loved travelling and telling jokes. Preceded in death by her parents, Mose and Ellen Evans; husband, Patrick H. Strong; sons, Charles and Michael Simpson; daughter, Elizabeth Strong;...

Nov 30, 2012

GARRISON, Isaiah Jacob, age 3 months, son of DeMarco Garrison and Anastasia Powell, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012. Preceded in death by his maternal great-great-grandmother, Florence Woods; paternal great-grandparents, Anderson and Essie D. Beasley; maternal great-grandfather, James Anglin; and brother, Terrence R. Poole. III. Isaiah is survived by his loving parents; maternal grandparents, Brian and Michelle Powell; maternal...

Nov 30, 2012

THOMPSON, Sandra Marlene, age 64, passed peacefully on November 30, 2012 at home in Kettering, OH. Sandra was born June 20, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio; the daughter of Albert James Rayburn and Joanna E. (Boardman) Boheringer. Sandra was a graduate of beauty school before becoming a top real estate agent in Sacramento, California. Sandra was an honest, kindhearted woman who...

Nov 30, 2012

Services are pending Funeral Home: Kettering Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429

Nov 28, 2012

CARPENTER, Kenneth L. "Ken," age 89, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Born in Frankfort, KY, Ken retired from Citizen's Federal Savings after nearly 40 years of service. He was past president of Kiwanis Club, a member of Criterion Club, Dayton Blue Lodge #147, F&AM of Ohio, and a life member of VFW Post #9927, Kettering. A...

Nov 28, 2012

BURKE, Luetta Marlene, age 81 of Dayton, left us to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. She was born on June 2, 1931 in Janesville, WI to Robert and Mildred Bartel. Marlene graduated from Janesville High School and then married Harry B. Burke in 1950 .Marlene retired after a satisfying career with the Ypsilanti Public Schools in...

Nov 26, 2012

BIRMINGHAM, Jan (Mullenix) of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2012 at the age of 79. Survivors include daughter Darci Birmingham, sister Peggy (Joe) Goubeaux, brother-in-law Mel Conner, and many nieces and nephews. Jan was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Blanche Mullenix and sister Shirley Conner. Jan graduated from Greenville High School in...

Nov 26, 2012

MATHESON, Linda L., age 66, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 26, 2012. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Fairmont West High School who devoted her life to her family. She enjoyed oil painting, machine embroidery, and arts and crafts. Preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Altherr. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Dennis; mother, Martha...

Nov 26, 2012

KAUFMAN, Mary E., age 91, formerly of Kettering and Troy Ohio, passed away November 26 at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. Mary was born in Piqua Ohio, a resident of Troy until 1964 when the family moved to Kettering Ohio. Mary was a graduate of Troy High School. Mary was primarily a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends...

Nov 24, 2012

Nov 24, 2012

BARNHOUSE, Anna Mae, age 77, of Kettering, OH passed away Saturday, November, 24, 2012 at her home. Anna was a 1953 Julienne High School graduate and worked at Atlas Tool Design and NCR before devoting her life to raising her family. She attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Anna loved her family, knitting, sewing, needle work, gardening and baking. She...