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

Joanne S Buck
Jan 13, 2009
BUCK, Joanne S., age 81 of Kettering passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Life Care Hospital in Miamisburg. Joanne graduated from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. She was a church organist at Fairmont Presbyterian Church for 25 years and a long time member of P.E.O. Joanne was preceded in death by her first husband, Emmett R. Hart...

Christopher A Hetzer
Jan 13, 2009
HETZER, Christopher A., "Chris" age 17, of Centerville was lost to us on January 13, 2009. A memorial service will be held at Normandy United Methodist Church, 450 W. Alex-Bell Rd., Centerville, Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM. officiated by Revs. David and Elizabeth Brown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Normandy Youth Fellowship, 450...

Jon Patrick Gleason
Jan 12, 2009
GLEASON, Jon Patrick age 40 of Kettering passed away on Monday, January 12, 2009 at his residence. Jon graduated from Margaretta High School in Castalia, OH and from Wright State University with a bachelor's degree in 1996. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Pat Gioffredo and paternal grandfather, John Gleason. Jon is survived by his life companion,...

Jack David Schlemmer
Jan 11, 2009
SCHLEMMER, Jack D., age 84 of Kettering, answered roll call in Heaven on Sunday, January 11, 2009 after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Lois, daughter Caryl, son John and daughter-in-law Merrilee, beloved grandchildren Jonathan, Jack, and Lena, sister Janet Fissell, sister-in-law Mary Schlemmer, and a host of nephews, nieces, great friends and neighbors. Jack...
Donald U. Trame
Jan 11, 2009
TRAME, Donald U., age 73 of Kettering passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at the Kettering Medical Center. Donald served in the United States Army and was a supervisor at Northwestern Tool and a Line Foreman for Pepsi. He was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church, the Eagles of Tipp City and the Novelty Club. Donald was preceded...

Kathy A Bohachek
Jan 6, 2009
BOHACHEK, Kathy A. age 52, of Oakwood passed away, Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. A 1975 graduate of Carlisle High School, she was class president and homecoming queen. Kathy received her Bachelor degree from Miami University, Oxford, OH. Kathy was CEO of the Miami Valley Literacy Council. She was a graduate of Leadership Dayton and a recipient...

Helen Josephine Campbell
Jan 5, 2009
CAMPBELL, Helen "Jo" Josephine (Metcalfe) age 83 of Centerville passed away on Monday, January 5, 2009 at Bethany Lutheran Village. Jo graduated from Roosevelt High School and retired from St. Elizabeth Medical Center in 1985. She was a member of the Epiphany Lutheran Church and Miamisburg Chapter Eastern Star, serving as all five star points. Jo was also an active...

Albert Dale Neibert
Jan 5, 2009
NEIBERT, Albert "Dale," age 85, of Centerville, formerly of Kettering for 50 years, passed away, Monday January 5, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was a member of Far Hills Community Church and previously served as President of David's Church. Dale was a graduate of Waldron High School, Waldron Indiana, studied chemistry at Wabash University, in Crawfordsville, IN, received his...
Maxine Dudley
Jan 4, 2009
DUDLEY, Maxine "Mikki" age 82 of Kettering passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at her residence. Mikki was a member of Christ United Methodist Church for 40 plus years and was active in the local Emmaus community. She worked as a medical secretary for 10 years and loved being a wife and mother for her family. She was preceded...
Pamela Ellen Anderson
Jan 4, 2009
ANDERSON, Pamela, age 60 of Dayton and formerly of Wooster, OH passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009. Pam graduated from Wayne HS in 1966. Her most recent career was as a case manager for CareSource, but her true devotion was to her grandchildren and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ida Mae. Pam is survived...
Melissa Marie Mclaughlin
Jan 3, 2009
McLaughlin, Melissa Marie "Fort" (Fortener), age 30 of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 03, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by her loved ones. Melissa is preceded in death by her son John Patrick, grandmother Marie Rotert, grandfather Donald Fortener and uncle Steve Rotert. She is survived by husband John C., her parents Don and Pam (Rotert) Fortener,...

Desiderius Vikor
Jan 2, 2009
VIKOR, Desiderius, 93, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2009 at Maria-Joseph Care Center. Desiderius was born in Kishegyes, Hungary on January 22, 1915. Desiderius was educated in Hungary, where he received his J.D. degree from Francis Joseph Univ. in Szeged, Hungary. He continued his education in the U.S., where he received an M.A. from Washington Univ. and a Ph.D....
Heu Bong Ha
Jan 2, 2009
HA, HeuBong, age 80 of Centerville passed away Friday, January 02, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Born in Korea, she and her husband came to the United States in 1979. Her devotion was to raising her four children, and later her eight grandchildren. She was very gentle and forgiving. HeuBong was preceded in death by her husband, Kwon Yool Ha....

Gladys Julia Blowers
Dec 30, 2008
BLOWERS, Gladys Julia, age 96 of Beavercreek, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Heartland of Beavercreek. Julia was born on September 26, 1912 to Henry and Louella (Nutt) Brown in Warren County. She attended Dayton Junior Teacher's College and received her bachelor's degree in teaching from Miami University. She was a member of the United Christian Church in...
Bonnie Lee Smith
Dec 27, 2008
SMITH, Bonnie Lee, 60, of Kettering passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Bonnie was a lifetime resident of Kettering and was a 1967 graduate of Fairmont East High School. She worked her entire career in the Accounts Payable and Receivables departments at Main Auto Parts, Omega Oil, National Stair and most recently Buschong Restaurant...

Verna L Daniels
Dec 27, 2008
DANIEL, Verna L., age 79, born in Ludlow, KY and a resident of Kettering, OH, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008. Verna was a secretary for the City of Kettering Street Department for 33 years retiring in 2007. She attended Bethel Christian Church in Dayton. Verna was preceded in death by her parents Elmer & Anna (Anderson) Free, two brothers...
Earl C. Brown
Dec 25, 2008
BROWN, Earl C. "Brownie", age 80, of Washington Township, went to join his beloved mother, father ( Oaklie & Beulah Brown), brothers and his angel Debbie Krynzel on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008. Earl retired from Delco Products, GM Division, in Kettering after 46 years service. He owned and operated Earl's Lawn Service for 22 years. He was a veteran of...

Lorin E. Hochstetler
Dec 23, 2008
HOCHSTETLER, Lorin E., age 89 of Kettering, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the Kettering Medical Center. Lorin retired from PPG Industries after 34 years. Lorin helped to found the Fairhaven Church, now a thriving mega church. He served in many capacities including Bible Hour Superintendent for 10 years, and Director of Operations...

Debra Ann Griffin
Dec 23, 2008
GRIFFIN, Debra A. (nee Couch), age 56, of Huber Heights passed away, December 23, 2008. She was a 1970 graduate of Centerville High School. Debra was currently working for Cambridge Academy Day Care and formerly for Kindercare Learning Center. She was a member of the F.O.E. in New Carlisle and the American Legion in Vandalia. Debra was preceded in death...

William G. Fenlon
Dec 20, 2008
FENLON William G. "Jerry", CDR, USCG (RET), age 84 of Waynesville, OH passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008. He was born in Oak Park, IL on July 15, 1924 the son of William J. and Helen (Campbell ) Fenlon. Jerry served as a U.S. Coast Guard Aviator for 24 years following 2 years in the U.S. Navy. He was the...