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

Bettie S. Siefker
Jun 17, 2006
age 74, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2006. She was a member of Church of the Ascension. Bettie worked for General Electric in the Jet Engine Plant. She was a member of several different golf and bowling leagues. Survived by her husband of 50 years, Bob; three sons, Rob and Dave, both of Ft. Lauderdale, John, of Kettering;...

Denny M. Neu
Jun 17, 2006
NEU, Denny M., age 55, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 17, 2006 at his home. He was a retired Dayton Firefighter who served honorably for 15 years in the city where he was a lifelong resident. Prior to becoming disabled with muscular dystrophy in May of 1991, Denny was an avid runner who completed the 1989 New York...

Robert B. Thompson, Sr.
Jun 16, 2006
age 71, of Kettering, passed away Friday, June 16, 2006. Robert served in the US Army for 20 years retiring as a Msgt., and also worked for the US Post Office for 20 years. He was a member of F&AM Dayton Lodge #147 and Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton. Preceded in death by his infant daughter, Lori Lea. Survived by...

Marth Pearl Ekey, (Stoner)
Jun 13, 2006
EKEY, Martha Pearl, (Stoner) age 90 of Kettering, died peacefully in the arms of her beloved children, Glenn, Janet and David on June 13, 2006. A gifted painter and artist throughout her life, Martha was an avid golfer into her 80’s, a whiz at scrabble and crossword puzzles, and an active and contributing member of her community even after her...

Harold L. Poteet
Jun 13, 2006
POTEET, Harold Loyd age 80 of Kettering passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Harold was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Kettering and former member of Rean Meadow Baptist Church. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Harold retired from Delco Moraine after 42 years of service. He was preceded...

Frederick J. Krajewski
Jun 11, 2006
KRAJEWSKI, Frederick J. age 71, of Centerville, Ohio passed away Sunday June 11, 2006 at Grandview Hospital. Frederick retired from the United State Air Force after 25 years of service, then worked for Modern Technology Corporation. He was a member of the American Legion #598 and The Retired Enlisted Association. Frederick was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and...
Dr. Bill C. Schweller
Jun 9, 2006
SCHWELLER D.D.S., William C. age 77 of Centerville passed away on Friday, June 9, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Bill was an active member of the Church of the Ascension. He was a graduate of Chaminade High School, attended the University of Dayton and was a graduate of St. Louis University School of Dentistry. Bill served in the United States...
Amy Louise Wilson
Jun 9, 2006
WILSON, Amy L. (nee Spears), age 41 of Centerville passed away on Friday, June 9, 2006 at Bellbrook Rehab & Healthcare Center. Amy was lovingly known to her sisters as “Weezer.” She was preceded in death by her father James Spears. She is survived by her loving husband David Wilson; mother, Ellen Spears of Centerville; sisters, Kim Stine of Dayton,...
Charles H. Gebhardt
Jun 8, 2006
GEBHARDT, Charles H., age 89 of Bethany Lutheran Village died Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was a graduate of Duquesne University (cum laude), received a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was a C.P.A. He was a retired Vice President of Tax and Government Affairs of Mead Corporation, served as national president of Tax...

Lt. Col. Lee D. Shibley
Jun 6, 2006
SHIBLEY, Lt. Col. Lee D. 51, United States Air Force, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Lee played football for Oregon Tech University all conference and was invited to try out for the Cincinnati Bengals. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a BS degree in Biology and from the Mayo Clinic program...

Linda L. Blankenship
Jun 1, 2006
BLANKENSHIP, Linda L., age 68 of Kettering passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Linda was a member of the Parkview Church of the Nazarene. She retired as the Supervisor of Registration at Southview Hospital. Linda was preceded in death by her son, Bryan in 1998. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years,...

Donald L. Garling Sr.
May 27, 2006
age 81, of Washington Twp., passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006. He was born January 19, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Don was a graduate of GMI in Flint, MI. He retired from Delco Products as a Divisional Auditor after 42 years of service. Don was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge. He was a very active...

Jessamine E. Wilson
May 26, 2006
WILSON, Jessamine E., (nee Trumbo) age 94, of Centerville passed away Friday, May 26, 2006 at Kettering Medical Center. Jessamine attended Olive Branch School (Tecumseh), graduating in 1929. She attended Cedarville College and Dayton Teacher’s College, graduating in 1933. Jessamine married Roscoe Wilson on June 28, 1934 and was widowed on August 8, 1956. She continued Wilson Concrete Products, which...

Kathryn Deramus Martin
May 18, 2006
MARTIN, Kathryn DeRamus, age 92, of Centerville formerly of Dayton passed away Thursday, May 18, 2006 at Heartland of Centerville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, L. Conrad DeRamus in 1948, her second husband, Jack L. Martin in April 2003; 4 sisters, Floretta Smith, Helen Allison, Hazel Rowland and Margaret Steele; 1 brother, Leo Smith. Kathryn is...

Sylvia H. Smith
May 18, 2006
SMITH, Sylvia H. age 85, of Clearwater, Florida, formally of Dayton passed away Thursday, May 18, 2006 at the Harbourwood Nursing Center in Clearwater, FL. Sylvia was a member of the Northwood Presbyterian Church in Clearwater and a member of the Elizabeth Circle at the church and was past moderator of Presbyterian Woman of Northwood. Sylvia was Past Matron of...

Granville Leroy Taylor Jr.
May 13, 2006
TAYLOR Jr., Granville L., age 77 (“T” or Granny) passed away on May 13, 2006 at 9:00 AM at home after a lengthy illness. Survived by his beloved wife and friend of 55 years, Jacqueline “Jackie.” Also survived by Joseph “Don” and Marion Stich, Nancy F. Huffner, Doris Schafer, Paul Moore and Aunt Myrtle; 14 nieces and nephews, a host...

Mary M. Linder
May 13, 2006
LINDER, Mary M., age 83, a 60 year resident of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville. Mary was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Kettering. She was a graduate of Waynesville High School and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Wilmington College. Mary retired in 1972 after teaching in the...

Dorothy Margaret Crampton
May 13, 2006
CRAMPTON, Dorothy Margaret 88, passed away on May 13, 2006 in Dayton. Dorothy lived most of her life in Chesterton, Indiana. Her final three years were spent with her family in Dayton, Ohio. Dorothy was born in Detroit, Michigan, March 4, 1918. She is preceded in death by her husband, Myrick B. Crampton, past Indiana State policeman and Porter County...

James Russell Miller,
May 13, 2006
MILLER, James Russell “Russ” age 78, of Dayton passed away Saturday, May 13, 2006 at his residence. Russ was a member of Oakcreek Worship Center. He retired from NCR after 25 years of service and served with the United States Army during the Korean War. Russ was preceded in death by his son, Timothy and brother, Ed Miller. He is...
Edgar Morris Giles
May 11, 2006
GILES, Edgar Morris, age 86, of Kettering went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 2, 1920 in Duffield, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl Giles; sister, Mattie Davis; and brothers, Everett and Maynard Giles. He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Ella;...