Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Leland C. Smith

Leland C. Smith

Nov 5, 2010

SMITH, Leland C., age 71 of Centerville, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010. Leland was a life member of the Dayton Motorcycle Club and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from WPAFB after 35 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife, Sara Jane in 1997 and his brother, Wm. Robert Smith in...

Norman Michael Schaefer

Norman Michael Schaefer

Nov 5, 2010

SCHAEFER, Norman M, age 94 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010. Norman was born on February 29, 1916 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Aloysius M. and Marie (Barr) Schaefer, and the grandson of Michael and Euphrosina (Burkmeier) Schaefer. He graduated from Steele High School in Dayton and Miami University in Oxford where he was a member...

Maxine M. Newman

Maxine M. Newman

Nov 4, 2010

NEWMAN, Maxine, 85, of Centerville, passed away after a brief illness, November 4, 2010. Born October 26, 1925, in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Frank and Agnes Bork. She was married for 31 years to the late Howard Newman. She is preceded by her sister Patricia Bork and William Bork, both of St. Paul Minnesota. She is survived by...

Ralph W. Storer

Ralph W. Storer

Oct 31, 2010

STORER, Ralph W., age 87, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010. Ralph served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and retired from WPAFB after 34 yrs. of service and was a member of Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church. He is preceded in death by his wife Edna Storer; parents Ralph and Laura Storer; and brother Donald E. Storer....

Dale Brokaw Nelson

Dale Brokaw Nelson

Oct 31, 2010

NELSON, Dale Brokaw, Ret. CDR, U.S. Navy Reserve, age 76. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at home on Oct. 31, 2010. Resident of Centerville, OH, Dale was dedicated to family and country. He served in numerous military and civilian capacities, including U.S. Navy Reserve, U.S. Army (Europe), U.S. Marines, and was employed with USAF FTD and DESC. He...

James C.  Agnew

James C. Agnew

Oct 30, 2010

AGNEW, James C., age 72 of Xenia, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Born March 3, 1938 in Union, Arkansas. James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force where he received numerous medals and ribbons, including the Meritorious Service Medal. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Lou Ella Agnew; borothers Borden Agnew, Franklin Dee...

I. Joy Staup

I. Joy Staup

Oct 30, 2010

STAUP, I. Joy, age 89 of Centerville, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Joy graduated from Steele High School in 1939. She was a long time member of Hope United Methodist Church, Centerville Women's Association, the Dayton Women's Club, and the United Methodist Women's Club. Joy enjoyed her bible study group, gardening and playing Bridge. She loved her family...

Carl Forlenza

Carl Forlenza

Oct 29, 2010

FORLENZA, Carl, age 88, of Kettering, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010. Carl spent his youth in Staten Island, NY. He served our country in WWII in the Army tank battalion and a veteran of Battle of the Bulge. Carl was self employed and owned a candy store and 3 D's Bar. Carl was a witty, funny man whose passion...

Norma L. Sulfridge

Norma L. Sulfridge

Oct 26, 2010

SULFRIDGE, Norma L., age 78, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Norma was a witty, smart and compassionate woman who loved playing bridge. She was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School and a homemaker who worked for a time at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Norma was a former member of Third St. Baptist Church. She is...

Jane Frances Mccoy

Jane Frances Mccoy

Oct 25, 2010

McCoy, Jane Frances (nee Doorley), age 84, of Kettering, passed away Monday, October 25, 2010. During WWII, Jane was part of the “Rosie the Riveter” group of working women who helped the war effort by manufacturing war supplies. She also was a member of the Dayton Catholic Women’s Club, the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 598. She was...

David Frederick Newton

David Frederick Newton

Oct 24, 2010

NEWTON, David Frederick, infant son of Matthew and Kathryn Newton, of Oakwood, passed away October 24, 2010. David is survived by his parents; grandparents Keith and Louise Newton and Frederick and Deborah Tafel; great-grandparents Robert and Evelyne Tafel and Lorraine Aldworth; aunt Elena Tafel; uncle Andrew (Jennifer) Newton; cousins Sarah and William Newton; and numerous other loving family members. The...

Martha Ann Seifert

Martha Ann Seifert

Oct 22, 2010

SEIFERT, Martha Ann, age 74, of Kettering, passed away Friday, October 22, 2010. Martha graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central High School and was a member of St. Albert The Great Catholic Church. She worked as a private secretary for the Weirton Steel Corporation prior to her marriage in 1964. Martha volunteered for many organizations throughout her life time. She was...

Nicholas E. Davis

Nicholas E. Davis

Oct 22, 2010

Davis, Nicholas E. "Nick" age 85, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Friday, October 22, 2010 surrounded by his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and daughter Sophia. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bea, son Nicholas, Jr. (Mary), daughter Diana, granddaughters Brooke and Sophia; Brother Pete...

Margaret Grace Allen

Margaret Grace Allen

Oct 19, 2010

ALLEN, Margaret Grace, age 68, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Vesten and Mildred Henry; and brother Howard Henry. Margaret is survived by her husband of 13 years Robert C. Allen; daughters Penny S. (William D.) Wiley and Jennifer Grace Mullins; granddaughters Aubrie A. Wiley and Holly D. Wiley; brother...

Thomas Edward Dunn

Thomas Edward Dunn

Oct 17, 2010

DUNN, Thomas (Tom) Edward, age 72 of Springboro, passed away Sunday October 17, 2010, with his family at his side, after a long illness. Tom was born February 18, 1938 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. He was the first son of Aubrey and Teresa Dunn. Tom is survived by his loyal and loving wife of 51 years, Marie,...

Manuel S. Stiakakis

Manuel S. Stiakakis

Oct 15, 2010

Stiakakis, Manuel S. "Manny", age 64, of Oakwood passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton, on Friday, October 15, 2010 after a long valiant and inspiring battle with cancer; a battle he faced with dignity, perseverance and faith. He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Manny was a proud native of Pittsburgh, PA. and graduate of Duquesne University...

Paul Theodore Keller

Paul Theodore Keller

Oct 14, 2010

KELLER, Paul, age 89 of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2010. Paul graduated from Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, OH in 1938. He was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, VFW Post 9927 and American Legion Post 598. Paul worked for NCR for over 28 years, then at Tait Manufacturing where he served as...

Marie Louise Meyer

Marie Louise Meyer

Oct 11, 2010

MEYER, Marie Louise of Centerville went to join her husband, Edwin Meyer, on October 11th, 2010. Marie and Ed were married on July 8th, 1950, and shared a deep, lasting love. We lost Edwin on March 12th, 2009. Marie was born in New York, the only child of Marguerite and Lucien Leredu. Her greatest love was her family. Marie was...

James Robert Carpenter

James Robert Carpenter

Oct 10, 2010

CARPENTER, James R. "Bob," age 84 of Kettering, passed away on October 10, 2010. Bob was born on July 4, 1926 to the late Everett and Minnie Lindsay Carpenter. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Lee Everett Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Angenette, who he married on September 11, 1948; 62 years ago. He is...

Carol Irene Page

Carol Irene Page

Oct 9, 2010

PAGE, Carol Irene, age 75 of Kettering, was granted her angel wings on October 9, 2010. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 18, 1935 to the late Russell and Mary Sams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ashley Page in 2001. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy Sams and Diana Page; sisters, Dorothy Muhlenkamp, Delma...