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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Charles Dustin

Charles Dustin

Apr 12, 2005

DUSTIN, Charles A., age 84, of Kettering, formerly of Wadsworth, OH, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005. He was Co-owner of Akron Crane & Conveyor Company. Charles served in the US Army during WWII in the Phillipine Islands. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret “Marge” Dustin; two sons, Kerry (Maegan) Dustin, of Naples, FL, Jack (Joyce) Dustin, of...

David Walter Einhorn

David Walter Einhorn

Apr 12, 2005

Einhorn, David Walter, beautiful infant son of Barry and Ginger (nee Greiner) Einhorn passed away on April 12, 2005 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, David Einhorn and Walter Greiner II. David is survived by his sister, Madelynn; grandmothers, Ruth Einhorn and Paula Wilson; stepgrandmother, Paula Greiner; great-grandmother, Rose Holcomb (Donna); great-grandfather Paul Wilson (Archie); great-grandfather,...

Mary A. Gephart

Mary A. Gephart

Apr 11, 2005

GEPHART, Mary A., age 89, of Centerville, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a life long resident of Centerville. Mary is survived by her daughter, Susan Kliemann of Cincinnati; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Kliemann of Middletown and Scott (Sheila) Kliemann of Cincinnati and great-granddaughter, Jenna of Cincinnati; sister, Viola Gregg of Centerville;...

Carl V. Evans, Ltc, Usaf (Ret)

Carl V. Evans, Ltc, Usaf (Ret)

Apr 8, 2005

EVANS, Carl V., Lieutenant Colonel, USAF Ret., age 81, and long time resident of Kettering, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005, as a result of a stroke, March 9, 2004. Beloved husband of Dorothy T. Evans for 57 years; father of Margaret Evans Kuck and David Neal Evans, both of Cincinnati, OH. He was father-in-law to Mary Lou Evans...

John William Miller

John William Miller

Apr 7, 2005

MILLER, John William, age 88, of Centerville, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2005. John was born in Cabool, Missouri to the late Fred M. and Florence (Wicker) Miller. At the age of eight, the family moved to Norton, Kansas. He was a longtime member of South Park United Methodist Church. John was a graduate of Kansas State University with a...

Dewitt F Gerstle

Dewitt F Gerstle

Apr 7, 2005

Gerstle, DeWitt F. 98, of Oakwood, passed on at Hospice of Dayton on April 7. He was born and raised in Cincinnati and is a graduate of UC. In the late 30’s he worked as a metallurgist for Wright Pat AFB. For 27 years he was with Delco Products, retiring in 1971. In retirement DeWitt did home repair work and...

Raymond E. Stark

Raymond E. Stark

Apr 6, 2005

STARK, Raymond E., “Sonny” age 73, of Kettering passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. Ray was born October 30, 1931 to Raymond C. and Fern Stark. He was a graduate of Ohio University, member of Phi Kappa PSI Chapter Fraternity and had served in the United States Army in Korea. Ray was a longtime member of...

Donald B. Watkins, Ltc (Ret)

Donald B. Watkins, Ltc (Ret)

Apr 5, 2005

Watkins, Donald B., LTC (Ret.), age 88, of Dayton, went home to be with his Lord, peacefully and surrounded by love and his family on Friday, April 15, 2005. He served in the South Pacific during WWII in New Guinea and the Philippines, and Okinawa during the Korean War. Donald graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1934 where he was...

Ruth V. Stahl

Ruth V. Stahl

Apr 5, 2005

STAHL, Ruth V., age 104, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005. She was a secretary for Central Evangelical and Reformed Church and Mt. Olive United Church of Christ. Ruth was a member of the Christian Endeavor Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Stahl; parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. Milton Rice; one brother, Earl M. (Maxine)...

Pauline E. Blandford

Pauline E. Blandford

Apr 5, 2005

BLANDFORD, Pauline Elizabeth, age 61, died April 5, 2005, at Kettering Memorial Hospital. There are no words which adequately describe the gift she was to everyone she met. Pauline was an incredible daughter, friend, mother, grandmother, sister and wife and left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She was born Pauline Elizabeth Thase on August 21, 1943 to...

Harlan O. Shell

Harlan O. Shell

Apr 4, 2005

SHELL, Harlan O., age 80, of Kettering passed away Monday, April 4, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. Harlan served in the United States Navy During WWII. He retired in 1982 from Premier Rubber Manufacturing Company after 37 years of service. Harlan was preceded in death by his parents, George S. and Myrtle Shell. He is survived by his loving wife...

Brian S. Scholz

Brian S. Scholz

Apr 4, 2005

SCHOLZ, Brian S., age 57, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, April 4, 2005. Brian S. Scholz went to meet with his Lord on April 4, 2005. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Brian was a great husband, a great father and a great human being. Heaven is so blessed to receive him...

Raymond H. Brinkman

Raymond H. Brinkman

Apr 3, 2005

BRINKMAN, Raymond H., “Ray” age 80, of Centerville passed away Sunday, April 3, 2005 at the Franciscan at St. Leonard’s. Ray served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a 1942 graduate of Chaminade High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dayton. Ray retired in 1983 from civil service as a logistics...

Pope John Paul Ii

Pope John Paul Ii

Apr 2, 2005

Karol Józef Wojtyla, known as John Paul II since his October 1978 election to the papacy, was born in Wadowice, a small city 50 kilometres from Cracow, on May 18, 1920. He was the second of two sons born to Karol Wojtyla and Emilia Kaczorowska. His mother died in 1929. His eldest brother Edmund, a doctor, died in 1932 and...

Robert W. Neef

Robert W. Neef

Apr 2, 2005

NEEF, Robert W. “Bob”, age 78, of Dayton passed away Saturday, April 2, 2005 at Heartland of Centerville. Bob was a 1944 graduate of Patterson Co-op High School (formerly known as Parker Co-op). He served in the United States Army during WWII and retired from Frigidaire/Harrison Radiator after 43 years of service. Bob was a member of the Masonic Lodge...

Leslie C. Mapp

Leslie C. Mapp

Apr 2, 2005

MAPP, Leslie C., age 92, of Centerville passed away Saturday, April 2, 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital. Leslie was Chairman and CEO of Mike Sells Potato Chip Company since 1966. From 1973 to 1982 he was Chairman of the Dayton Coca-Cola Bottling Company and from 1945 to 1972, the General Manager of the Miami Valley Milk Producers Association. He was...

Ryan Adam Van Fleet

Ryan Adam Van Fleet

Apr 1, 2005

VAN FLEET, Ryan, age 21, of Kettering passed away Friday, April 1, 2005 as a result of an automobile accident. Ryan was a 2002 graduate of Fairmont High School. Ryan’s lifelong dream was to become a United States Marine. He was recently preceded in death by his beloved mother, Shelly Van Fleet, father, Bruce Van Fleet, and grandfather, John Radcliff....

Michael O. Saunders

Michael O. Saunders

Mar 30, 2005

SAUNDERS, Michael O., age 59, of Beavercreek passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at Kettering Medical Center. Mike was a 1963 graduate of Belmont High School and received an Associate Degree from ITT. He was manager of engineering operations for Globe Motors. Mike was also owner/operator of MOS Customs (Custom Harley Davidson Motorcycle) and owner of MOS Designs Customs for...

Frank Edmund Wenzke, M.D.

Frank Edmund Wenzke, M.D.

Mar 27, 2005

WENZKE, Frank Edmund, M.D., age 91, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005, at Hospice of Dayton. Dad was born on a farm just north of Celina, Ohio, on December 11, 1913, the seventh of nine children, to Joseph and Theresa (Bertke) Wenzke. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1931. He played basketball and was...

Leonard E. Pope

Leonard E. Pope

Mar 27, 2005

POPE, Leonard E. age 84, of Dayton, formerly of Centerville passed away after a brief illness. Born July 15, 1920, the only child of parents, Arthur and Agnes Pope. Leonard served in the Army during WWII. He graduated from West Carrollton High School in 1938 and attended Sinclair Community College. Leonard retired from General Motors after 34 years in the...

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