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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

John Edward Sauer

John Edward Sauer

Oct 30, 2024

Mr. John Edward Sauer Jr., a proud native of Dayton, Ohio, and esteemed veteran of the Vietnam War, has passed away on October 30, 2024. He was born on June 23, 1946, to John and Alberta Sauer. After graduating from Centerville High School in 1965, Mr. Sauer dutifully served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Following his...

Lexie M. Baughman

Lexie M. Baughman

Oct 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lexie Baughman, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great grandmother. Born on August 15, 1931, to Eddie and Nanny Morrow in Somerset, Kentucky, Lexie led a rich and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many.

After graduating from Wilbur Wright High School, Lexie embarked on a journey filled with...

Linda Cosentino

Linda Cosentino

Oct 29, 2024

COSENTINO, Linda, age 77, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Lynne was born August 4, 1947 in Ludington, MI, to the late Floyd and Olive (Beresford Bowers) Davis. Lynne will be missed by all who loved her. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ed Cosentino of Chicago; and brothers, Allen and Mike...

Linda Lee Andrew

Linda Lee Andrew

Oct 29, 2024

Linda Andrew, of New Vienna, Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1964, to her loving mother Juanita Lacy and father Doyle. Linda graduated from East Clinton High School in 1982 and went on to attain a bachelor’s degree in social work from Wright State University.

Linda's life was a testament to compassion and service....

Georgia Sanborn

Georgia Sanborn

Oct 27, 2024

SANBORN, Georgia, age 78, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. 

Georgia was born May 21, 1946, in Bangor, Maine. She had an eye for detail and was selected by the FBI to work for them as a stenographer. Georgia chose a different path, devoting her life to raising her three children, and then helping to raise several grandchildren. She...

James "Jim" Allen Hale

James "Jim" Allen Hale

Oct 27, 2024

James (Jim) Allen Hale, age 81, of Kenner, Louisiana (Jefferson Parish), died peacefully at home surround by family, on Sunday, October 27, 2024. James was born on August 15, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio to the late James F. Hale Jr. and Mary Alma Hale. 

Jim graduated from Chaminade High School in 1961. He received a BS Degree from Miami University in...

Kenneth A. Davenport

Kenneth A. Davenport

Oct 27, 2024

DAVENPORT, Kenneth A. “Ken”, age 85, died October 27, 2024, leaving behind a legacy marked by humor, warmth, and a deep love of history and learning. 

 Ken and his wife, Mary Lee (Struckman), shared a remarkable love story that began in 1963 when they met by chance at a Dayton bus stop. They married in May of 1965. They had two...

Robert "Bob" Clair Flowers

Robert "Bob" Clair Flowers

Oct 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Clair Flowers, a beloved husband, father, Pappy, and cherished member of the Crosspointe Church of Christ. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on March 13, 1950, Bob touched many lives and left an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. 

Throughout his...

Naomi Newhouse

Naomi Newhouse

Oct 23, 2024

NEWHOUSE, Naomi, age 94, of Kettering, passed away on October 23, 2024. Naomi was a graduate of Hillsboro High School in 1944. She was a bookkeeper for various Real Estate companies as well as Elder Beerman. She enjoyed playing hymns on the organ. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar A. and Mozelle (nee Cadwallader) Bloom, husband, Donald...

Mary L. Hiatt

Mary L. Hiatt

Oct 22, 2024

HIATT Mary L., age 99, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1925, to Clyde and Mary Wolf, in Dayton, OH. Mary graduated from Stivers High School before attending the University of Cincinnati with a B.S in Chemical Engineering, one of the first women to do so. She co-oped at General...

William Thomas Reilly

William Thomas Reilly

Oct 20, 2024

Reilly, William Thomas, age 87, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Born August 11, 1937 to John and Marcella Reilly, William grew up in Cincinnati, OH, later moving to the Dayton area. After graduating from Elder High School in Cincinnati, he enlisted in the Air Force. Following his military service, William found work in the printing industry and owned...

Joseph Christian Wiles

Joseph Christian Wiles

Oct 20, 2024

Joseph Christian Wiles, 73, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Ohio Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio following a short illness. Born February 17, 1951 in Huntington WV, Joe moved to Oakwood, OH with his family in 1961. He attended Oakwood City Schools, and following graduation from Oakwood High School in 1969, he attended Ohio University where he...

Richard Killworth

Richard Killworth

Oct 18, 2024

Richard Killworth, 81, died at his home in Dublin, Ohio, on October 18, 2024. Born in 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Albert and Margaret Killworth, Richard spent his entire life dedicated to his family, community, and career. He attended Purdue University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master of Arts in History....

Donny Miller

Donny Miller

Oct 18, 2024

MILLER, Donny, (1957 – 2024), of Centerville, OH, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. He was most passionate and dedicated to our Lord God and His word. He never missed a day of reading his bible, committing much to memory. Donny never met a stranger. He loved talking and charming anyone who happened by with his wit and lively...

Mary Ann Leschansky

Mary Ann Leschansky

Oct 17, 2024

LESCHANSKY, Mary Ann, age 69, of Bellbrook, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Mary Ann was born on June 23, 1955, to the late Gilbert and Marjorie (nee Evans) May, in Dayton, OH. She grew up in Dayton and graduated from St. Joseph Commercial High School, class of 1973, before starting her career as a legal secretary...

Shirley K. Johnson

Shirley K. Johnson

Oct 16, 2024

Shirley K. Johnson, age 94, formerly of Marion, IN, passed away on Oct. 16 in Dayton, OH.

Shirley was born in the copper mining town of Ajo, AZ, the only living child of Sue (Gregerson) and Gerry McCallum. The family later moved to Los Angeles, CA, where Shirley and her friends enjoyed collecting autographs from Hollywood stars. Eventually, the family resided...

Kenneth S. MacKenzie

Kenneth S. MacKenzie

Oct 16, 2024

Kenneth Sutherland MacKenzie, passed away on October 16, 2024 at the age of 91 in Houston Texas, where he lived for the last 17 months of his life under the watchful eyes of his stepson Stephen Evans and his wife Jane. Ken was born on September 25, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Kenneth H. and Dorothy Melvin...

Marilyn Ann Wright

Marilyn Ann Wright

Oct 15, 2024

WRIGHT, Marilyn, age 85, of Kettering passed away on October 15, 2024. Born May 11, 1939, to the late Fred & Mary (Waltemathe) Schamerloh in Dayton, Ohio. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles E. Wright. She is survived by children; Debra (Ronald) Reed and Rocklin (Karen) Wright; grandchildren, Ryan (Amanda Jones) Reed, Kelly (Melissa) Reed,...

Ciara Monet Collins

Ciara Monet Collins

Oct 14, 2024

Ciara Monet Collins, 31, of Springboro, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 19, 1993, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Thomas J. Collins III and Jennifer K. Beaver.

Ciara was a wonderful and devoted wife to Justin Miller, with whom she shared 12 wonderful years of marriage. She...

David Lester Stolle

David Lester Stolle

Oct 11, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the death of David Lester Stolle (87) Friday October 11, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton.

David is survived by his cherished and loving partner of 35 years Vanessa Ann Parks, his son; David Michael Stolle (Tracie Fang), the mother of his two sons; Judith Ann Stolle and daughter in law; Cindy Shawler Stolle(Doug).He was preceded in...

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