Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...

Sylvia Christ
Apr 26, 2009
CHRIST, Sylvia, age 81, of Beavercreek, OH passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009. Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents, George and Vasilka Christ, brother-in-law Donald Lindamood and sister-in-law Catherine Christ. She is survived by her sister, Mary Christ Lindamood, brother Blodgie Christ, her beloved nieces and nephews; Michael (Sharon) Christ, Nancy Fitzharris, Andrea Ryan, Cindy (Dave) Youngerman and...
Ralph Howard Kemmerer
Apr 25, 2009
Kemmerer, Ralph Howard a World War II veteran, of Dayton, OH passed away on Saturday, April 25th, 2009. He was 88 years old. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Anne Hagemann Kemmerer, his son Fritz Kemmerer, and his parents Beatrice and Earl Kemmerer. Mr. Kemmerer is survived by his son, John Howard Kemmerer and his wife, Paula;...
Helen M Shackelton
Apr 24, 2009
SHACKELTON, Helen M., age 78, of Kettering, OH, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 at Kettering Medical Center. She was a past member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Metaline Falls High School in Washington State. Helen was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend. She was an active member of PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) and past member of...
Vincent Anthony Codispoti, Dds
Apr 24, 2009
CODISPOTI, Vincent Anthony, DDS, age 87 of Kettering, OH passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 in Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruthella Codispoti, his parents Bruno & Anna Maria Codispoti and sister Elizabeth Codispoti. Doc Codi attended Ohio University and graduated from Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1950. He joined the Army Air Corps...

Kathryn L. Pramer
Apr 23, 2009
PRAMER, Kathryn L., age 54 of Kettering passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009. Kathryn is preceded in death by her father Carl H. Pramer in 2006. She graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1973 and Wright State University with a BA degree. Kathryn worked for St. Joseph Group Home helping start the Anchorage For Boys in Centerville. She worked...

Park B Nunley Jr
Apr 21, 2009
NUNLEY, Park B., Jr., "Buster" age 80, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Conway, KY. Buster served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Dayton Public School System as a Counselor and was a big Kentucky Wildcat Basketball...
Wallis Welch
Apr 21, 2009
WELCH, Wallis "Wally" age 86 of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Lincoln Park Manor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Curt Talmedge Walters and Mrs. Effie Castle Walters; brothers, Paul Walters and Ernest (Lenora) Walters; nephew, Ronald Walters; sister, Esther (James) Anderson; niece, Sharron Anderson. She is survived by her loving husband of 35...
Mary (Mcintyre) Conway
Apr 21, 2009
CONWAY, Mary (McIntyre), of Kettering was called home to God on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 and was reunited with her husband of 53 years. Born in Dubuque, IL on Aug. 30, 1927, she graduated from Aquin High School (1945) Freeport, IL and attended the University of New Mexico. Mary worked for the Dept of Navy during WWII and continued her...

Benjamin Charles Campbell
Apr 18, 2009
CAMPBELL, Benjamin “Ben,” age 51 of Kettering passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2009. A graduate of Fairmont HS and the Culinary Institute of America, Ben worked as a chef for Marriott for 22 years and currently at Bethany/Graceworks Village. He was an avid sports fan, especially The Ohio State University teams. The loves of his life were his...

Jill Susan Jackson
Apr 15, 2009
JACKSON, Jill Susan age 56 of Kettering passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2009 at her residence. Jill worked at Kettering Medical Center as a financial counselor for 29 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Sweet; sisters, Dale Griffin and Margery Ashbrook and niece, Denise Jones. Jill is survived by her sons, Keith E. Jackson and...
Peter John Trohatos
Apr 14, 2009
TROHATOS, Peter J., age 84, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He served his country during WWII in the US Navy. Peter was a longtime member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and owner of The Central Printing Company. An avid sports fan, he was a coach for the VFW Post 8312 Jesse Haines...