Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Ellen Louise Palmer

Ellen Louise Palmer

Feb 27, 2003

PALMER, Ellen Louise, age 86 of Dayton passed away Thursday, February 27, 2003 at Friendship Village. Ellen was a graduate of Miami University and belonged to Chi Omega Sorority and P.E.O. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Palmer in 2000, and her uncle Randall Weimer. Graveside services will be held, Saturday March 8, 2003 at 10:00 AM at...

Ralph J. Hanaghan

Ralph J. Hanaghan

Feb 26, 2003

HANAGHAN, Ralph J., a life long resident of Dayton, OH, passed away at the age of 95, on Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at his home in Kettering, OH. He graduated from Stivers H.S. in 1925 and the University of Dayton School of Law in 1929. Ralph was an active member of the Dayton Bar Association and the State of Ohio...

Florence H. Martin

Florence H. Martin

Feb 26, 2003

MARTIN, Florence H., age 83 of Kettering passed away, Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. Florence graduated from Steele High School in 1937, then attended Southern Seminary in Buena Vista, VA. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the (Circle Z) Alpha group. Florence worked at Maharg's Ice Cream and Catering, as well as Rike's and...

Lila Spatz

Lila Spatz

Feb 25, 2003

SPATZ, Lila, age 80, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2003. She was a 1940 graduate of Steele High School, graduated from Miami Jacobs Junior College and attended the University of Dayton. Lila was co-owner and operator of Spatz Tavern on Xenia Ave. for a number of years and later an insurance agent and underwriter for Payne Insurance Agency....

James H. Erbaugh Md

James H. Erbaugh Md

Feb 23, 2003

ERBAUGH, James H. 'Jim', Dr. , passed away quietly on Sunday, February 23, 2003. Jim was born in New Lebanon, OH on July 21, 1908. He practiced Optometry in Dayton for many years. Jim was a member of Dayton Rotary for 50 years and a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; sons, J. Martin...

Robert B. Wharton

Robert B. Wharton

Feb 23, 2003

WHARTON, Robert B., passed away on February 23, 2003 at Kettering Medical Center at the age of 87. Robert was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Shiloh Lodge in Landsdale, PA, Scottish Rite-Valley of Dayton and Antioch Shrine. He was also active in the Lions Club and a member of The Lutheran Church of Our Savior. For 20...

Daphne E. Baker

Daphne E. Baker

Feb 22, 2003

BAKER, DAPHNE E. age 86 of Kettering passed away Saturday, February 22, 2003 at Bellbrook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Daphne was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for 53 years. For many years she was a volunteer at Miami Valley Hospital Gift Shop where she was recognized for 3000 hours of volunteer service. She was also a member of the...

Creighton L. Campbell

Creighton L. Campbell

Feb 21, 2003

age 79 of Centerville, passed away Friday, February 21, 2003 at Miami Valley Hospital. Creighton was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Centerville, a member of the NCR 25 year club and studied under Bob Kline as an organist. He was also a member of the F&AM, Minerva 32nd Degree in Miamisburg, and the Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton....

Flora L. Norris

Flora L. Norris

Feb 20, 2003

age 70, of Dayton passed away Thursday, February 20, 2003, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on October 30, 1932 , to Thurman and Nina Ufferman in Delaware, Ohio. She attended Bowling Green State University where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Flora enjoyed her position as hostess for the Dayton Convention and Visitors Bureau....

Christine E. Sullivan

Christine E. Sullivan

Feb 19, 2003

age 80, of Kettering, passed away, Wednesday, February 19, 2003. She graduated from Patterson Co-Op in 1941. Christine was a member of the Church of Ascension and Ohio Valley Chapter Telephone Pioneers of America. She retired from Ohio Bell after 27 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, Nikodem and Helen Olszewski; husband, James in 1997; son, Jon...

Donna M. Payton

Donna M. Payton

Feb 19, 2003

age 74, of Dayton, passed away, Wednesday, February 19, 2003. Preceded in death by her husband, Clifford J. Payton. Survived by her son, Robert; and granddaughter, Karen Payton. All services for Donna will be private. Funeral Home: Oakwood Routsong Funeral Home 6 Oakwood Ave. Dayton, OH US 45409

Chad Justin Perkins

Chad Justin Perkins

Feb 18, 2003

age 24, of Beavercreek, passed away, Tuesday, February 18, 2003 after a 24 year battle with Duschenne muscular dystrophy. Chad was a graduate of Beavercreek High School. Survived by his parents, Michael and Kathleen Perkins; brother, Michael Perkins; and sister, Nicole Perkins. He was loved by everyone who knew him. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February...

Nellie Marie Ankrom

Nellie Marie Ankrom

Feb 17, 2003

age 93, of Kettering, passed away Monday, February 17, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. Nellie was a long-time member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She worked for Rike-Kumler and Precision Rubber. Preceded in death by husbands Cecil E. Jenkins and Albert D. Ankrom; son Charles 'Gene' Jenkins; brothers Harry, Albert, Chris and John Kroplin; sister Hilda Kroplin. She is survived by...

Virginia Weiffenbach Kettering

Virginia Weiffenbach Kettering

Feb 17, 2003

KETTERING, Virginia Weiffenbach, age 95, of Kettering passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2003 at Kettering Medical Center. Virginia is preceded in death by husbands, Eugene W. Kettering and H. Warren Kampf and son, Charles F. Kettering II. Survived by 2 daughters, Jane Lombard of New York and Susan (Peter) Williamson of New Hampshire; 9 grandchildren and 19 great...

Pamela A. Knee

Pamela A. Knee

Feb 16, 2003

KNEE, Pamela A., age 42, of Kettering became a citizen of Heaven on Sunday, February 16, 2003, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. Pamela was a member of Agape Assemblies of God Deaf Church in Dayton and member of the Women's Ministries at the church. Preceded in death by her mother, Jeanne Ann Powers. Survived by her husband of...

Arthur G. Mess Jr.

Arthur G. Mess Jr.

Feb 11, 2003

age 80, of Centerville, passed away, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1951. Arthur was the Chairman of the Board of Dayton Superior Corporation, when he retired in 1987 after 35 years of service. He served as a Captain in the US Army during WWII. Arthur was a longtime member of Church of the...

William O. Freeman, Jr.

William O. Freeman, Jr.

Feb 9, 2003

age 58, of Kettering, passed away, Sunday, February 9, 2003. Bill was a school teacher at Milton Union schools. He was also an agent with L.S. Cassidy Insurance Co. and worked at Gold Key Homes. Bill was the former owner of Commodore Builders. He was also an agent with Western & Southern Life Insurance, Farmers & Traders, Kendell Insurance, Nelson...

David Andrew Fisher

David Andrew Fisher

Feb 9, 2003

age 42, of Marietta, formerly of Kettering, passed away, Sunday, February 9, 2003, as a result of an ATV accident. David was a 1978 graduate of Fairmont East High School. He was currently working for Ameritech. Survived by his fiancee, Wanda Erb; parents, Andy and Eve Fisher of Kettering; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Robin and John Harshe of Kettering and...

Howard Edmund Beck Jr.

Howard Edmund Beck Jr.

Feb 5, 2003

BECK, Howard E. Jr., age 82, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. Howard was a longtime member of Southminster Presbyterian Church and served on the finance committee for many years. He was a 1938 graduate of Fairview High School. Howard served in the Naval Air Corp. as a Lt. JG during WWII. He...

Paul N. Schaefer

Paul N. Schaefer

Feb 4, 2003

age 59, of Kettering, passed away, Tuesday, February 4, 2003. Paul was a member of St. Anthony's and St. Charles Catholic Church. He graduated in 1961 from Chaminade H.S. Paul received his Electrical Engineering Degree from Sinclair Community College. He was a Real Estate Broker for Keyes Gateway for 25 years. Paul was a member of the Dayton Area Board...