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

Bernice W. Foster
Feb 21, 2007
FOSTER, Bernice Wynn, age 92, of Kettering passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. Bernice was born on June 4, 1914 in Springfield, Mass. to John G. and Marie Kennedy Wynn. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard B. Foster on October 9, 1995; brother, Ralph Wynn of Springfield, Mass.; sisters, Doris Wynn...

Kyara & Kyra Bell
Feb 20, 2007
BELL, Kyara and Kyra, infant twin daughters of Katherine Monk and Glenn Bell, Sr. passed away, Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Kyara and Kyra were preceded in death by their grandfather, Charlie Willis Bell. The girls are survived by their brothers and sister; Glenn Bell, Jr., Gabriel Smith, Christopher Gosnell, Ashley Gosnell and Jalen, Javen and Jaden...
John Michael Duchak
Feb 18, 2007
DUCHAK, John M. Sr., M.D. joined his beloved wife Kathleen and God on Sunday February 18, 2007. He died peacefully at Miami Valley Hospital. He is survived by: his children, Dr. John III (Susanna) of Washington Township; Anne Lang (Edward) of Topsfield, MA; Kathleen Girgis (Nader) of Waynesville, OH; Alicia Bien (Wim) of Los Angeles, CA; and, Rachel of San...

Phyllis E. Gahris
Feb 17, 2007
GAHRIS, Phyllis E., age 89, formerly of Centerville, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Mercy St. Johns Center, Springfield. Phyllis was a member of Normandy United Methodist Church for 50 years, taught elementary music in Centerville City Schools and was active in both Church and Community Choirs. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Cora Friesner,...

Richard S. Hart
Feb 15, 2007
HART, Richard S. “Dick”, 88, died early Feb. 15, 2007 at Lincoln Park Manor in Kettering. He was born in Boston, Mass. on Sept. 1, 1918 graduated from Boston English High School, attended Bentley College and served in the Army during World War II. He nurtured a lifelong love of the Red Sox that was rewarded in 2004, when the...

Eva A. Larson
Feb 15, 2007
LARSON, Eva A., age 87, of Kettering passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was a longtime member of Southminster Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her son, David Larson; 2 sisters, Jane Dufner and Lola Anderson; and 2 brothers, Oral and David (Dude) Anderson. Eva is survived by her loving husband of 50...

Patricia S. O'Donnell
Feb 14, 2007
O’DONNELL, Patricia S. “Patsy”, age 71, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at Sycamore Hospital. Patsy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved and cherished her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril R. & Estelle Acheson; 2 sisters, Vivian Patrie and Aldine Acheson; Patsy is survived by her loving husband; Jack O’Donnell;...
Herbert Eugene Whalen, Jr.
Feb 12, 2007
WHALEN, Herbert E. Jr., age 90, of Kettering passed away Monday, February 12, 2007 at Kettering Medical Center. He was a member of St. Albert the Great Church. Herb was a graduate of Oakwood High School, attended the University of Dayton and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Finance. He worked as a General Agent at Northwestern...

Leonard K. Esken, Jr.
Feb 12, 2007
ESKEN JR., Leonard K., “Lenny” age 54, lifetime resident of the Dayton area passed away Monday, February 12, 2007 at Wood Glen Community. Leonard was a graduate of Carroll High School. He worked many years as a professional truck driver, several years with Brinkman Tool & Die. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. Leonard was...

Stuart C. Smith
Feb 10, 2007
SMITH, Stuart C., age 21, born February 12, 1985, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007. He attended the Church of the Incarnation. Stuart was a graduate from Alter High School in 2004 and presently attended the University of Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Alex W. Stevens; aunt, Priscilla Smith Swab and cousin, Joel...
Eugenia S. Thomas
Feb 10, 2007
THOMAS, Eugenia, S., “Genie” of Kettering passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. Genie was owner/operator along with her family of the “Golden Nugget” Restaurant. She grew up at the Golden Nugget and was the heart and core of the restaurant. Genie knew generations of families and her customers became family. If you didn’t know anyone when...

Patricia Jane Howell
Feb 9, 2007
HOWELL, Patricia Jane (nee Duffy), 81, of Oakwood. Passed away peacefully on February 9th, at Hospice of Dayton after an extended illness, and surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Pat was the daughter of Charles and Hazel Duffy. Orphaned at age 9, Pat and her younger brother, James, moved to Centerville, Indiana and were raised by her...

Sally Ann Kerr
Feb 4, 2007
KERR, Sally Ann, age 74, of Kettering passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 at Kettering Medical Center. Sally was a member of Oak Creek United Church of Christ and sang in the choir. Her other memberships included, the Miami Valley Quilt Guild where, as a member, she made quilts for Hospice, the Lathrem Senior Center Quilt Group, Montgomery County Genealogical...
Donald M. Spindler
Feb 2, 2007
age 94, a lifelong resident of Dayton passed away Friday, February 2, 2007 at Lincoln Park Manor. Don was a graduate of Steele High School and the Ohio State University, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and retired after a full career at DP&L. He was a member...

Mary Margaret Cordonnier
Feb 1, 2007
CORDONNIER, Mary M., age 73, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007. Mary graduated in 1953 from Kiser High School. She was an accountant with the Department of Defense. Mary was also a member of the Red Hat Society and American Society of Military Comptrollers. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bonnie (nee Horn) Martin;...

Julia Ellen Conley
Feb 1, 2007
CONLEY, Julia E., “Judy” age 67, of Huber Heights passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. Judy was a resident of Huber Heights for 35 years. She was the owner and operator of Dunkin Donuts on Woodman Dr., from 1980 to 1996, and later enjoyed being an Estee Lauder consultant for Elder-Beerman for 8 years. Judy also...

Mary Margaret Cordonnier
Feb 1, 2007
CORDONNIER, Mary M., age 73, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007. Mary graduated in 1953 from Kiser High School. She was an accountant with the Department of Defense. Mary was also a member of the Red Hat Society and American Society of Military Comptrollers. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bonnie (nee Horn) Martin;...

Ruth Worth
Feb 1, 2007
WORTH, Ruth Arlene Iorns passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2007. Born in Lebanon, Ohio in 1922, Ruth moved to Dayton when she was eighteen and lived there until six years ago when she and her husband David moved to Vermont to be near their daughter. David passed away in 2003. Her fondest memories were of her many friends in...

Ruth Worth
Feb 1, 2007
WORTH, Ruth Arlene Iorns passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2007. Born in Lebanon, Ohio in 1922, Ruth moved to Dayton when she was eighteen and lived there until six years ago when she and her husband David moved to Vermont to be near their daughter. David passed away in 2003. Her fondest memories were of her many friends in...

Warren Calvin Fry
Jan 31, 2007
FRY, Warren (Bill) Calvin, age 84 of Bellbrook passed away January 31, 2007. He was born in Vanceburg, Kentucky, and grew up in Kentucky and parts of Ohio. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and ultimately became a World War II Veteran earning multiple medals and ribbons while with the 8th Armored Division. Bill and...