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

Dr. Lawrence T. Mccarthy
Dec 9, 2003
age 82, of Kettering formerly of Panama, FL and Wheaton, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian A. McCarthy in March 6, 2002. He was a dentist for over 40 years in Lombard, IL. He graduated from Notre Dame University and Northwestern University and retired in 1985....

Charles D. Hall
Dec 8, 2003
HALL, Charles D., age 81, of Dayton, died at home on Monday, December 8, 2003. Charles was a lifelong resident of Dayton, Ohio. A veteran of WWII, Charles served as a B-17 pilot. His education included degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Denison University. He was active in many organizations including President of the Easter Seal Society, Dayton Y.M.C.A....

Donald Funston Williams
Dec 6, 2003
WILLIAMS, Donald, age 74, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2003. Donald was a veteran of the Korean War and the proud uncle to 4 nephews and 1 niece. For the past ten years Don was an active resident at Saint Leonard’s Center. Preceded in death by sister, Betsie Funston. He is survived by...

Arthur Real
Dec 2, 2003
age 80, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at University Medical Center in Lebanon, TN. He was a WWII Army Veteran, VFW member and General Motors retiree. Preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Mabel Johnson Real and one sister. Arthur is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Real of Lebanon, TN; three step-sons, Danny Randolph, Bob (Lydia) Hodge,...

James A. Tule
Dec 1, 2003
age 65, of Centerville, passed away Monday, December 1, 2003. Jim graduated from Bowling Green University receiving his masters degree from Miami University. He served in the US Air Force during 1956-1959. Jim was a teacher at Centerville High School for 32 years and was the president of the Centerville City Teacher’s Association over several years. Preceded in death by...

B. Jean Crago
Dec 1, 2003
age 81, of Deland, FL, passed away Monday, December 1, 2003. She was a member of Glenwood Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death in 1996 by her husband, Floyd; and her brother, Donald Norris. Survived by her 2 sons, Jeffrey Crago of St. James City, FL and Gregory and his wife, Sharon Crago of Mason, OH; grandchildren, Nathan, Lindsey, Stephen and...

Virginia Havens Korns
Nov 30, 2003
age 81, of Kettering, wife of Richard Korns, passed away on November 30, 2003. Virginia was born March 27, 1922, in Denver, CO. At age 6 weeks, she moved to Greencastle, IN, where she was raised and schooled. After high school graduation, Virginia returned to Colorado, where she attended Colorado College for 2 1/2 years. She was a member of...

Ruth Kershner Vollbrecht
Nov 30, 2003
age 89, of Kettering, formerly of Oakwood, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2003. She was born June 4, 1914, in Columbus Grove, OH, to the Rev. Watson Gross and Ethel Watt Kershner. Ruth was a graduate of Defiance College with post graduate studies at Ohio State University and the University of Dayton. She was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy...

Rose G. Stanze
Nov 28, 2003
age 81, of Dayton, passed away Friday November 28, 2003, in Greenville, NC. Preceded in death in 1994 by her husband, Joseph Stanze. Survived by her brother, Edward Holford of Stevenage Herts, England; sister, Alice Stockbridge of Stevenage Herts, England; 7 grandchildren, Vicki Roberts of Hamilton, OH, Alex Stanze of Cape Coral, FL, Mark Todd of Grifton, NC, Chris Stanze...

Jeanette Hays
Nov 26, 2003
HAYS, Jeanette, age 85, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2003. She was a 60 year member of Grace United Methodist Church and a member of the Dayton Women’s Club, Dayton Country Club, UM Circle Club, Progressive Mother’s Club and Oakwood AFS. Preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, William H. Hays and her first husband, Gregory...

Wilfred A. Ii, Glover
Nov 26, 2003
GLOVER, Wilfred A., II, 'Bill', age 80, died Wednesday, November 26, 2003, at Heartland of Centerville, Centerville, OH. He was born August 30, 1923, in Youngstown, OH, a son of Wilfred A. Glover, Sr. and Virginia Strawderman Glover. Bill lived on Shadyside Drive in Boardman, OH, and was a 1943 graduate of Boardman High School. He was in the Boardman...

Linda L Murphy
Nov 26, 2003
MURPHY, Linda L., age 64, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. Linda worked for Queen Annes Gifts & Fine Collectables. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Jerry Murphy; son and daughter-in-law, Patrick (Linda) Murphy; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy (Bill) Cole; grandson, Christopher Murphy; brother and sister-in-law, Donald L. (Herm) Norris;...

Eugene Jennings
Nov 25, 2003
JENNINGS, Eugene B., age 70, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Eugene was an active longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, leader of the Presby Group Spectrum and ushered frequently. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration Degrees from Wichita State University. Eugene was a Captain in the Air Force. Until his retirement in...

Eugene Jennings
Nov 25, 2003
JENNINGS, Eugene B., age 70, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Eugene was an active longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, leader of the Presby Group Spectrum and ushered frequently. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration Degrees from Wichita State University. Eugene was a Captain in the Air Force. Until his retirement in...

William Frank Suttles
Nov 25, 2003
SUTTLES, Frank, age 89, of Oakwood, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2003. He was born November 29, 1913, in Aurora, MO. Frank attended Harvard and Northwestern Universities for post-graduate studies. He graduated from Southwest Missouri University in 1935 and Drake University receiving his MBA in 1937. Frank was a Captain in the US Army during WWII. He retired from Geo....
Peter B. Bixby
Nov 24, 2003
BIXBY, Peter B., age 53, of Dayton, passed away Monday, November 24, 2003. Peter was a 1968 graduate of Melbourne High School, Melbourne, FL. He graduated from Princeton University in 1972. Peter was a career international fight attendant for Delta Airlines. He enjoyed traveling around the world and was fluent in several languages. Although he lived in many cities, Paris...

Peter B. Bixby
Nov 24, 2003
BIXBY, Peter B., age 53, of Dayton, passed away Monday, November 24, 2003. Peter was a 1968 graduate of Melbourne High School, Melbourne, FL. He graduated from Princeton University in 1972. Peter was a career international fight attendant for Delta Airlines. He enjoyed traveling around the world and was fluent in several languages. Although he lived in many cities, Paris...

Herbert C. Bahl
Nov 23, 2003
BAHL, Herbert C., age 89, of Monroe, OH, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2003. He was a member of Bellbrook Presbyterian Church, Miami Valley Masonic Lodge, Dayton Valley of Scottish Rite and Antioch Shrine. Preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Irene (Utermoehlen) Bahl; son, Stephen Rogge Bahl. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Charlotte Bahl; two daughters,...

Marilyn Kepler Bird
Nov 22, 2003
BIRD, Marilyn Kepler, age 56, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 22, 2003. “ARE WE ONLY TO BE REMEMBERED BY THE MEMORIES OF OTHER PEOPLE.” She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. Marilyn graduated from Centerville High School in 1965 and Ball State University in 1969. She was an accomplished writer and communication specialist. She was...

Richard J. Ireton, M, D.
Nov 21, 2003
age 77, of Kettering, passed away Friday, November 21, 2003. Richard graduated in Pre-Med at Ohio State University and received his doctorate in medicine from Harvard Medical School. He was Chief of Surgery at the Veterans Administration for four years, had a private practice, and was also Chief of Surgery, Chief of Staff and member of the Board for Kettering...