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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

George Christian Merz

George Christian Merz

May 23, 2009

MERZ, George C., "Husband, Father, Comrade in Arms, and Patriot to His Country", age 87, of Dayton, passed away May 23rd, 2009 at his residence. "He gives nothing but worthless gold Who gives from a sense of duty; But he who gives a slender mite, And gives to that which is out of sight, That thread of the all-sustaining Beauty...

Kimberly Ann Webb

Kimberly Ann Webb

May 21, 2009

WEBB, Kimberly Ann(nee Blatz), age 43, of Lebanon, OH passed away Thursday May 21, 2009 at Vitas Hospice, Drake Center. She was a graduate from Wayne High School in 1983 and received her Accounting degree from the University of Phoenix. Kimberly worked for Jack Walker Automobile Group and Walker Pontiac of Tri County for over 15 years as an office...

Barbara Jane Stratis

Barbara Jane Stratis

May 21, 2009

STRATIS, Barbara Jane of Oakwood, age 86, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 in Kettering. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert & Helen (Hutcheson) Dressler, sister and brother-in-law Margaret & Robert McKie, and brother-in-law Robert Stratis. She attended Cottey College in Nevada, MO, Kansas State College in Emporia, KS, and received her BA in Education & Business...

Martha Yvonne Monnin

Martha Yvonne Monnin

May 19, 2009

MONNIN, Martha, 83 of Kettering passed away Tuesday morning May 19, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her first husband Paul Dadisman and her son Gordon. She is survived by her husband Marion Monnin, daughters Yvonne (Richard) O'Hare, Elise (Mark) Laravie and her grandchildren Colleen O'Hare, Kevin (Krissy) O'Hare, Matthew, Josh and Corey...

Jay Sumner Haverstick

Jay Sumner Haverstick

May 19, 2009

Haverstick, Jay Sumner age 69, of Centerville passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2009 in Death Valley, CA while pursuing his passion for photography. Jay was born May 8, 1940, the son of the late Joseph and Helen Haverstick in Dayton, Ohio. He was graduated from Oakwood High School, class of 1958 and earned his bachelor's degree in hotel and...

Martha Jean Bayless

Martha Jean Bayless

May 19, 2009

Bayless, Martha (nee Waggoner), age 87 of Centerville passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Sycamore Hospital. Martha was born on September 8, 1921 in Greenville, Ohio where she was involved in many activities including playing the coronet in the high school band and showing her horse at the Great Dark County Fair as well as being a member of...

Charles L. Smith

Charles L. Smith

May 19, 2009

SMITH, Charles L. (Charlie), age 83 of Bellbrook, OH went to Heaven on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in Dayton, OH. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings. He retired from the US Navy in July 1969. Charles had a long career in the building industry with Johns-Mansville and retired from Mueller Roofing in December 2008. Charles...

Isaac Jude Kracus

Isaac Jude Kracus

May 18, 2009

Kracus, Isaac Jude passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Kettering Medical Center. Services will be held on Friday, May 22, 2009 at St. Francis of Assisi. Visitation: US No Visitation

Mary Ann E. Druga

Mary Ann E. Druga

May 18, 2009

DRUGA, Mary Ann E., age 78, of Centerville passed away, Monday, May 18, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. Mary Ann was a member of the Church of the Incarnation. She and her husband Ed were co-owners of Belmont Bakery for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Mary Walsh; husband, Edward G. Druga in...

Edith Elizabeth Parent

Edith Elizabeth Parent

May 14, 2009

PARENT, Edith Elizabeth, age 98, long time Dayton resident, died in Columbus on Thursday, May 14, 2009. She attended St. Joseph Commercial High School and Miami Jacobs College. Her first job was with DP&L, followed by a position with the Glenn L. Martin Company (Martin Marietta). Edith was a member of Walnut Grove Country Club for many years and loved...

Jean Alice Fitzwater

Jean Alice Fitzwater

May 13, 2009

FITZWATER, Jean A., age 85 of Dayton passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Heartland of Centerville. Jean was born on January 12, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio to the late, Andrew and Emma Walton. She retired from the United Color Press after 35 years of service. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, John Fitzwater; son, Russell Coovert;...

Marilyn Marie Bolyard

Marilyn Marie Bolyard

May 8, 2009

Bolyard, Marilyn Marie age 90 passed away on Friday, May 8, 2009 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. No visitation will be held. Services will be held at the family's convenience. Visitation: US No Visitation Service: 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH US 45429 No Service

Maxwell Hammond Stamper Jr.

Maxwell Hammond Stamper Jr.

May 7, 2009

STAMPER, JR., Maxwell Hammond, 87, of Oakwood, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Oakwood Rotary Club, The Dayton Bar Association, Masons and the Dayton DYAC. Max is survived by his children, Dr. B. Maxwell Stamper, New York, NY; Robert Hammond Stamper and Joan Stamper-Elking...

Joseph A. Macke

Joseph A. Macke

May 5, 2009

MACKE, Joseph A., age 85 of Kettering loving and loved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Kettering Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Angela Macke and beloved and devoted wife, Dorothy Macke. Survived by his sons, Bruce (Linda) and Rick; grandchildren, Jennifer and John (Brooke); and brother, Edward....

Elizabeth F Henson

Elizabeth F Henson

May 4, 2009

HENSON, Elizabeth F. age 82, of Dayton, OH passed away Monday, May 4, 2009 in Centerville, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles O. Henson in April of 1998 and 9 brothers. Elizabeth is survived by one daughter and son-in-law; Sandra J. (Kenneth) Worley of Franklin, OH, one son; Charles R. (Ron) Henson of Dayton, OH, 7...

Richard C. Simmerman

Richard C. Simmerman

May 3, 2009

SIMMERMAN, Richard C. age 86 of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at his residence. Richard served in the United States Army Air Corp. 80th Air Drone Squadron during WW II. He retried from NCR as a Product Quality Manager after 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Emilie Simmerman and...

Glenn Louis Bayless

Glenn Louis Bayless

May 3, 2009

BAYLESS, Glenn L., age 92 of Kettering passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at his residence. Glenn retired in 1980 as a Garage Supervisor for the DP&L Company. He was a member of the American Legion - 40&8. Glenn was always the first one to help others with his abilities and always with a sense of humor. He will...

Dolores J. Bohman

Dolores J. Bohman

May 2, 2009

BOHMAN (Kottman), Dolores Jean age 75 of Centerville passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the OSU Medical Center. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert & Viola Kottman, Sr. and son, Bradley Bohman. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Kenneth Bohman of Centerville; sons, Kent (Barb) Bohman of Springboro and Phil (Janel) Bohman...

James Matthew Skinner

James Matthew Skinner

May 1, 2009

SKINNER, James Matthew age 21 of Beavercreek passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 1, 2009. Matt graduated from Desert High School at Edwards Air Force Base in California and was a student at Wright State University. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ricks and Jewell Skinner; maternal grandparents, Ken and Dolores Fischer and loving dog, Princess. Matt...

K. Louise Pursley

K. Louise Pursley

Apr 28, 2009

PURSLEY, K. Louise (nee Carter) age 90 of Beavercreek, OH and former long-time resident of Lexington, MA, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton, OH. A member of the great generation, she supported the WWII effort at the Watertown Arsenal. Mrs. Pursley retired from the Post Office after 15 years, and in retirement she enjoyed baking,...

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