Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Anna M Smith

Anna M Smith

Jul 21, 2010

SMITH, Anna M., age 87, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Anna was born in Georgetown, IN to Anna and Peter Kochert on February 24, 1923 and raised in Lanesville, IN before relocating to Dayton. She is preceded in death by her husband John M. (Jack) Smith; brothers Bernard, Leonard, Francis, Harlan and Clemence Kochert; and sisters Sr....

Jon Elwood Miller

Jon Elwood Miller

Jul 20, 2010

MILLER, Jon Elwood, age 73 of Washington Twp., passed away on July 20, 2010. Born in Saginaw, MI, Jon graduated from Arthur Hill H.S., received his BS in engineering from Michigan Technological University, did graduate study at Michigan Tech and Ohio State and earned his JD degree from the University of Baltimore. He retired from Delco Chassis Division of General...

Margaret A. Newill

Margaret A. Newill

Jul 17, 2010

Margaret A. "Peg" Newill, 84, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Altercare of Canal Winchester, Ohio. Prior to being admitted to Altercare, she resided in Miamisburg, Ohio. Peg was born in Bingham, Maine to Maurice and Barbara Alkins. After graduating from Boston College with a BS in Physical Therapy, she moved to Dayton to work with polio patients at...

Cassel V. Palmer

Cassel V. Palmer

Jul 16, 2010

PALMER, Cassel V., age 79 of Dayton passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010. Cassel was a member of First Baptist Church of Kettering. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Iva Palmer; brothers, John, Charles Jr., Tommy, and Joe Palmer; and sister Louise Parrish. Cassel is survived by his loving wife Mabel; sons Danny (Beverly) Palmer...

Esther Marie Rozelle

Esther Marie Rozelle

Jul 13, 2010

ROZELLE, Esther, age 93 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Esther was a homemaker who loved her family dearly. She enjoyed visiting with others, reading mystery novels, movies and dining out. Esther was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church and had been a part of the St. Leonard's Community for over 18 years. She is preceded in death...

Walter Hannibal Smith, Jr.

Walter Hannibal Smith, Jr.

Jul 11, 2010

SMITH, Walter Hannibal Jr., passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2010. Walter was born in King�s Daughter�s Hospital in Ashland, KY on June 3, 1956 to Christine (Wheat) and Walter Smith, Sr. He is survived by his wife Rhea; his father Walter Sr.; his brother William and sister in law Suzanne; and an amazing niece, Ginny. There are countless wonderful...

Jeffrey Evan Brumfield

Jeffrey Evan Brumfield

Jul 9, 2010

BRUMFIELD, Jeffrey Evan, age 64, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010. Born June 19, 1946 in Logansport, IN, Jeffrey graduated from Elkhart High School, got his B.A. in Archaeology from Wright State University and attended graduate school at the University of Cincinnati. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Jeffrey...

Katie Marie Acres

Katie Marie Acres

Jul 7, 2010

ACRES, Katie Marie, age 9, of Centerville, passed away on July 7, 2010. She attended Driscoll Elementary School and was active in TOP Soccer (The Hotwheels Team) and TRI horseback riding. Katie was very much loved and now is finally playing, running and talking in Heaven. While it was hard for her parents to let her go, they know she...

Carole Jean Pauly

Carole Jean Pauly

Jul 4, 2010

PAULY, Carole J., age 79, of Kettering Ohio, passed away July 4, 2010 in Sarasota, Florida. Born 1/11/1931 in Dayton, Ohio, Carole was the daughter of Theodora and George B. Tate. She was a graduate of Oakwood High School, Class of 1948 and attended Bowling Green State University. Carole was formerly employed as the manager of the Fairborn Division of...

John S. Fleming

John S. Fleming

Jun 29, 2010

FLEMING, John S., age 87, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital. John was born in Ft. Thomas, KY and graduated from Highlands High School there. He attended The Ohio State University and later joined the U.S. Air Force where he served as a staff sergeant in the Air Force Band and loved playing the...

Betty  May Cecil

Betty May Cecil

Jun 27, 2010

CECIL, Betty May, age 89, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010. Betty was a special mother, grandmother & great grandmother. She was a caring & loving person, always giving to her family first, devoted to her husband Fred for 67 years. Betty is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Ruth Routzahn. She is survived by her...

Lois E. Mott

Lois E. Mott

Jun 22, 2010

MOTT, Lois E., age 83, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Lois graduated from Roosevelt High School and worked for many years as a secretary in the government. She was a loving woman who enjoyed golf, was active in a garden club as well as a bridge club and was one of the founding members of Christ United...

David Eric Henson

David Eric Henson

Jun 22, 2010

HENSON, David "Eric", age 37, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Eric was a 1990 graduate of Fairmont High School and served in the U.S. Air Force in Intelligence. He loved animals of all kinds and especially enjoyed his salt and fresh water aquariums. Eric is survived by his mother Carolyn Henson and father Charles R. Henson; sisters...

Lawrence Francis Henry

Lawrence Francis Henry

Jun 22, 2010

HENRY, Lawrence Francis, age 93, formerly of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Born July 29, 1916, Lawrence attended school in a one room schoolhouse in North Star, Ohio and entered the Army in 1942. While in the Army, he served as a medic in Normandy, Northern France, and Rhineland and earned a Purple Heart, a 5 Bronze...

Mary Louise Deeter

Mary Louise Deeter

Jun 21, 2010

DEETER, Mary Louise, age 85 of Dayton, passed away Monday, June 21, 2010. Mary Louise was active at the Lathrem Center and a member of David's United Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband Jesse Deeter; son-in-law Michael Arnett; daughter-in-law Kim Deeter. Mary Louise is survived by sons Michael (Judy) Deeter and Richard (Debbie) Deeter; daughter...

Charles A. Longnecker

Charles A. Longnecker

Jun 20, 2010

LONGNECKER, Charles A., age 47, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010. A graduate of Bellbrook HS, Charles graduated from Heidelburg College which he attended on a football scholarship. He taught at Dayton Public Schools for many years. Charles is preceded in death by his father Larry Longnecker. He is survived by his mother Adele (Otto) Terrell of Kettering;...

Willis F. Wallbaum

Willis F. Wallbaum

Jun 19, 2010

WALLBAUM, Willis F., 94, of Dayton, OH, passed away Saturday, June 19. He was born on May 1, 1916 in Charles City, IA, the son of Bessie Maude (Gettemy) Wallbaum and George Frederick Wallbaum. After graduating from the University of Iowa in 1943, he was attending the College of Law when he was inducted into the U.S. Army. Commissioned as...

Russel Warren Paquin

Russel Warren Paquin

Jun 16, 2010

PAQUIN, Russel Warren, age 85, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Born in Muskegon, MI, Russel enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1941. He served his country for 4 years, surviving the sinking of his ship the USS Brownson, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war, he attended Whittier College in Whittier, CA, before...

Irene Mildred Burns

Irene Mildred Burns

Jun 15, 2010

BURNS, Irene Mildred, age 97, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Irene was a member of Dayton Woman's Club and Steele Sewing Society. She enjoyed her Steele High School friends, getting together many times a year for over 70 years. Irene was also a 50+ year member of P.E.O. She is preceded in death by her parents...

Bonnie Ann Morgan

Bonnie Ann Morgan

Jun 13, 2010

MORGAN, Bonnie Ann, age 59, of Washington Twp., passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2010. Born in Indiana, Bonnie received her BA and MBA from the University of Indianapolis and worked in the banking industry as an accountant. She was a loving woman who was committed to her church Christ the King Lutheran Church, and enjoyed her time with the...