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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Charles Wesley Wright

Charles Wesley Wright

Feb 20, 2008

WRIGHT, Charles Wesley, age 82, passed away Wednesday February 20, 2008. At the time of his death he was a resident of The Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield, Ohio. He was a graduate of Stivers High School and attended the University of Dayton. Charles worked for the Dayton Fire Department for over 28 years and for the Ohio State Fire Marshal's...

Charlotte M. Robinson

Charlotte M. Robinson

Feb 18, 2008

ROBINSON, Charlotte M., age 97, passed away Monday, February 18, 2008 in Dayton, OH. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband William W. Robinson in 2000 and 2 brothers; Warren & Norman Daum. Charlotte was a member of the David's United Church of Christ, a 1929 graduate of Stivers High School in Dayton, a 78 year member and Past...

Larry Gordon Pleshek

Larry Gordon Pleshek

Feb 16, 2008

PLESHEK, Larry, 53, of Dayton passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008. Larry was a graduate of Beavercreek High School and of the University of Dayton, School of Engineering. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Lumir Pleshek. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Pleshek, brothers; Charles, Mark and Ron (Elaine); two nephews, Christopher and Daniel; aunts; Jean...

Charles J. Davis, Jr.

Charles J. Davis, Jr.

Feb 16, 2008

DAVIS, Charles J. Jr, 55, of Centerville, passed away Saturday Feb 16, 2008. He was born May 13, 1952 in Detroit, Mich, the son of Charles and Isabel Davis. He retired from Sears and Kmart Department Stores and was currently working for the Kroger Company. Survivors include his sister Jan Grunkemeyer; niece Lynn and nephew Joel Grunkemeyer. He was preceded...

Betty (Kessler) Durig

Betty (Kessler) Durig

Feb 16, 2008

DURIG, Betty (Kessler), 87 of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Feb 16, 2008. She was born in Dayton on December 18, 1920. She was preceded in death by Edward, her husband of 63 years. She is survived by her children; Edward L. (Patty), Daniel (Rosanne), Ted (Kathy), Kim Durig and Dianne (Michael) Schamp. Her surviving grandchildren are Dennis (Chris) Durig,...

Valerie Foley

Valerie Foley

Feb 15, 2008

FOLEY, Valerie, 58, (nee Craycraft) of Kettering passed away at Kettering Medical Center on February 15, 2008. Valerie was a 1968 graduate of Belmont High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald W. Craycraft. She is survived by her daughter, Natalie Foley; siblings, Donald E. (Karen) Craycraft, Ronald K. (Beth) Craycraft, Sharon (Doug) Burton; mother, Aylene Walton;...

Helen Louise Ellis

Helen Louise Ellis

Feb 15, 2008

ELLIS, Helen Louise, 74 of Huber Heights, passed away on February 15, 2008 at her residence after an extended illness. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Muriel in 2006 and her daughter, Rhonda Ellis in 2000. She is survived by four daughters; Brenda (George) Lyons, Beverly (James) Ely, Virginia Ellis, Sunny (Michael) Hagen; son, Muriel David (Jacqueline) Ellis;...

Mary H. Howe

Mary H. Howe

Feb 12, 2008

HOWE, Mary H. (Moosbrugger), 93 of Kettering, formerly of Oakwood, passed away Tuesday, February 12, at Miami Valley Hospital (the hospital where she was born). She was a 1933 graduate of Julienne High School. Mary was a long-time, active member of Holy Angels Parish, where she sang in the adult choir for over 40 years. She was an active volunteer...

Lois Eleanor Peets

Lois Eleanor Peets

Feb 9, 2008

PEETS, Lois, 79, of Rockwood, Michigan passed away on February 9, 2008 surrounded by her children. Lois was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Gibraltar, a Red Hat Lady, involved in the Voter Board of Elections, enjoyed square dancing, and was a telephone operator in the 1940's. Lois will best be remembered for being a devoted wife...

Helen Dolores Downing

Helen Dolores Downing

Feb 5, 2008

DOWNING, Helen, 89, of Kettering passed away on February 5, 2008, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Oakwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald; brothers, Peter and William Chesner and her sister, Ann Stevens. Helen is survived by her daughter, Joan Downing of Amherst, NH. A memorial service will be held in the spring with a committal of...

Joseph Paul Smith

Joseph Paul Smith

Feb 3, 2008

SMITH, Joseph, P., "Joe" age 53, of Beavercreek passed away Sunday, February 3, 2008 at the Veteran's Administrative Hospital. Joe was a 1972 Graduate of Beavercreek High School. He worked as an electrician most of his life, served in the United States Army for 3 years and was a member of the American Legion Post # 619. Joe was preceded...

Robert Bruce Baldwin

Robert Bruce Baldwin

Feb 2, 2008

BALDWIN, Robert Bruce, age 85, born November 15, 1922 in Dayton, OH passed away on February 2, 2008 in Mesa, AZ. He worked in retail all his life in Dayton and Cincinnati, retiring to Mesa Arizona in 1997. Preceded in death by his parents, Garland Baldwin, Ethel Irene Baldwin, and brother, Garland (Bud) Baldwin. Surviving is his wife of 47...

Nancy C. Sellars

Nancy C. Sellars

Jan 31, 2008

SELLARS, Nancy C., age 74, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008 in Cincinnati, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. (Dick) Sellars. Nancy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Scott (Debbie) Sellars of Loveland, OH, granddaughters Becca and Emily Sellars, daughter Lisa Barlow of Gainesville, FL. Nancy was a resident of the Dayton area for...

Anna Lee Tadlock

Anna Lee Tadlock

Jan 31, 2008

TADLOCK, Anna Lee age 79 of Centerville passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Kettering Medical Center. Anna graduated high school in Liberal, Missouri and worked for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company before marrying her husband Wayne in 1960. She was a member of the Normandy Church for over 40 years and recently transferred to the First Presbyterian...

Thacker K Lawson

Thacker K Lawson

Jan 31, 2008

LAWSON, Thacker K., 91, of Columbus, IN, formerly of Dayton passed away on January 31, 2008. Mr. Lawson retired as manager of a State Liquor Store. He was a member of the Shroyer Road Baptist Church, A.A.S.R., Mystic Lodge #405 and was active at the Lathrem Senior Center. Mr. Lawson was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Sue Lawson;...

Virginia Osborne

Virginia Osborne

Jan 29, 2008

OSBORNE, Virginia, age 84, of Beavercreek passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at her residence. Virginia was active at the Charles Lathrem Sr. Center, Hithergreen Fishing Club and she loved to garden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen, in 2000 and her son, Richard, in 1993. Virginia is survived by granddaughter, Cindy (Steve) Fischer; daughter,...

Dorothy Barnes Minzy

Dorothy Barnes Minzy

Jan 24, 2008

MINZY, Dorothy (nee Barnes) of Dayton passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at Lincoln Park Manor. Dorothy was born February 9, 1915, to Paul and Anna Barnes of West Union, OH. Preceded in death by her husband William, brother and sister-in-law, Lucian and Audrey Barnes, sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Ruie Alcorn, brother, Wilson Barnes and by members of...

Lala Ione Damuth

Lala Ione Damuth

Jan 24, 2008

DAMUTH, Lala, I., age 96, of Kettering passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008 in her home at Walden Pointe. Lala was a graduate of Fairmont High School and worked at the womans fashion store "Thal's" in the 1950's. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Daisy Ryan; husband, LeRoy "Jack" Damuth in 1995; sister, Waneta Myers; brother,...

Mary E Hankins

Mary E Hankins

Jan 22, 2008

HANKINS, Mary E., age 97 of Dayton passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Otho Hankins, sister, Martha (nee Risser) Kennard, parents, Frank S. and Mary (nee Hohler) Risser. Mary is survived by many loving relatives and wonderful friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 3:00 PM...

S. Sue Studebaker

S. Sue Studebaker

Jan 21, 2008

STUDEBAKER, S. Sue, age 74, of Washington Twp, OH. Local historian, antique collector, and author Sue Studebaker passed away Monday night, as result of a sudden illness. Mrs. Studebaker was known both locally and nationally as an expert and lecturer on American antique and decorative arts. She began her interest in American antiques in the early 1950s. Sue and her...

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