Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Franklin A. Ross

Franklin A. Ross

Jan 9, 2003

ROSS, Franklin A. age 77, of Kettering passed away Thursday, January 9, 2003 at Kettering Medical Center. Franklin was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Kettering. He was an inventor, inventing a lens for the military which could be used at great depths under the sea. Franklin served as a pilot in the US Navy during WWII where...

Eleanore Larkby Purcell

Eleanore Larkby Purcell

Jan 8, 2003

(1921-2003), artist, musician, genealogist, naturalist, environmental activist and devoted mother and grandmother died at her home January 8, after a brief illness. She was a resident of Dayton for thirty-eight years and active in many civic, artistic and cultural organizations. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver Sheldon Larkby Sr. and Lina May Griffith Larkby of Hyde Park,...

Ruth Sinclair Wilson

Ruth Sinclair Wilson

Jan 8, 2003

WILSON, Ruth S. age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at her home. Ruth was a faithful member of Christ Episcopal Church. She was a retired buyer of the Art Gifts Dept. at the Rike-Kumler Company. Preceded in death by her beloved sister, Dorothy M. Gieringer (nee Wilson), brother, David B. Wilson, Sr., and nephew, David B. Wilson, Jr....

Ellen L. Cole

Ellen L. Cole

Jan 6, 2003

COLE, Ellen L. (nee Spahr) age 82, of Centerville passed away Monday, January 6, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. Ellen was a member of the Cornerstone Assembly of God and taught bible school at a number of nursing homes. She was a nurse in the Navy during WWII. After the war, she was a public health nurse and head nurse...

Lawrence S. Faigle

Lawrence S. Faigle

Jan 5, 2003

FAIGLE, Lawrence S., age 88, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2003. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Lawrence had worked for the U.S. Post Office. Preceded in death by his wife, Ella. Survived by 2 sisters, Marguerite Rado and Ann Faigle; sister-in-law, Annamarie Faigle; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held...

Elinor Jane Hemmelgarn

Elinor Jane Hemmelgarn

Jan 4, 2003

HEMMELGARN, Elinor Jane, age 73, of Riverside, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2003. She was a member of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church. Married on January 14, 1950 in Wapakoneta, OH, to her loving husband of 53 years, Robert. Also survived by their 2 sons, Mike Hemmelgarn of Dayton and Mark Hemmelgarn and his wife, Lori, of Cincinnati; and...

Mary H. Haerlin

Mary H. Haerlin

Jan 3, 2003

of Kettering, passed away Friday, January 3, 2003. Preceded in death in 1989 by her husband, Eugene Haerlin; sister, Mrs. Eugene Hollencamp; and brother, Frank Hoefler, Jr. Survived by her sister, Olivia Hoefler of Kettering; and 2 brothers, Jack Hoefler (Mary Ellen) of Kettering and William E. Hoefler (Jane) of Stuart, FL; brother-in-law, Eugene Hollencamp of Kettering; sister-in-law, Kae Hoefler...

Anne Keyes Foreman Whipp

Anne Keyes Foreman Whipp

Jan 2, 2003

WHIPP, Anne Keyes Foreman, age 82 of Bethany Commons at Yankee Trace, Centerville, OH, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2003. Anne was the daughter of William and Anna Keyes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Foreman. Anne graduated from Oakwood High School and attended the University of Dayton. Anne and her husband, Carl, were founders of Sugar...

Kimberly J. Massey

Kimberly J. Massey

Jan 1, 2003

MASSEY, Kimberly J. (nee Sonnycalf), age 39, of Brookfield, IL, formerly of Chicago and Xenia, OH, passed away, Wednesday, January 1, 2003. She was the Executive Assistant of Goodman Theatre. Survived by her husband, Neil B. Massey; parents, Frank and Pat Sonnycalf; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Glen B. and Madlyn Massey; niece, Heather Massey. Graveside services will be held at 1:00...

Mary Ellen Crawford

Mary Ellen Crawford

Jan 1, 2003

Crawford, Mary Ellen (nee Moorman), of Dayton and formerly of Venice, Florida, died Wednesday, January 1, 2003. With her husband, she operated the Crawford Shoe Store of Dayton until retiring to Florida. Survived by her husband of 55 years, William; son, William Jr. and his wife, Janet of Richmond, VA; 2 daughters, Ann Hager and her husband, Robert of Dodge...

Barbara Ann August

Barbara Ann August

Dec 31, 2002

AUGUST, Barbara Ann, age 63 of Dayton, passed away, Tuesday, December 31, 2002, at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. Barbara graduated from Mt. Mercy (Carlow) College in Pittsburgh; received her masters degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Special Education and taught special education in Pittsburgh. She also worked in the financial office at the University of Dayton. Barbara volunteered at...

David A. Cook

David A. Cook

Dec 27, 2002

COOK, David A. age 48, of Centerville, (formerly of Pennington, NJ), passed away Friday, December 27, 2002. David attended the Church of the Incarnation. He received his Bachelor Degree from Marietta College. He was employed in Accounting and Finance for GM and Delphi Corp. for many years. Preceded in death by his father, Roy E. Cook, he is survived by...

Roger Dale Simmons

Roger Dale Simmons

Dec 27, 2002

SIMMONS, Roger D., age 54 of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, December 27, 2002 as a result of a trucking accident in West Virginia. Roger worked for Continental Express in Sidney, OH. He was previously very involved as a coach in the youth organization for East Kettering Recreation Club softball team and traveling team. Roger was an avid Nascar fan and...

Charles Alexander Mccune

Charles Alexander Mccune

Dec 26, 2002

McCune, Charles A. 'Bud' , age 77, formerly of Oakwood, passed away, Thursday, December 26, 2002. Mr. McCune was owner and operator of C.C. McCune & Company and later worked for Cowan, Greene & Ladd Co. He served on the board of directors of Fidelity Federal Savings & Loan and the Oakwood YMCA. Bud was also a member of St....

Nina Sue Anderson

Nina Sue Anderson

Dec 25, 2002

ANDERSON, Nina Sue (Campbell) 79 of Centerville passed away December 25, 2002 after a short illness. She was preceded in death in 1992 by her husband, Earl Anderson, Jr. She is survived by a daughter in California, Susan and son-in-law Jim Payne, and a son Bruce of Dayton, daughter-in-law Karen, and grandson Evan. Her sister Lynda Kesler of Oxford, Mississippi...

James Craig Miller

James Craig Miller

Dec 24, 2002

MILLER, James C., age 49, (formerly of Centerville), of Bethel Park, PA passed away, Tuesday, December 24, 2002 in Pittsburgh, PA. James was a past member of Southbrook Christian Church. He was a 1973 graduate of Centerville High School and attended Wright State University. James was Vice President and Co-owner of Kadon Corp., and was a sales supervisor of Best...

Lois E. Lawson

Lois E. Lawson

Dec 23, 2002

LAWSON, Lois, age 79, of Dayton, passed away, Monday, December 23, 2002 at Hospice of Dayton. Preceded in death by her loving husband in 1985, William Lawson. Survived by her daughter, Debra Lawson (fiancé, Paul Schaefer); brother, Harold Smailes; sisters, Francine Hooker, Grace (Bob) Klein and Ann (Del) Pigg; numerous special nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, 'Max'. A...

Dwight E. Kennedy

Dwight E. Kennedy

Dec 21, 2002

KENNEDY, Dwight E. age 77, of Kettering, passed away, Saturday, December 21, 2002 at Kettering Medical Center. Dwight served in the Army during World War II and was a graduate of Miami University. He was also a member of St. John's Masonic Lodge #13 F&AM, Unity Chapter #16, Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Antioch Temple, Miamisburg Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Marjore Ada Darragh

Marjore Ada Darragh

Dec 17, 2002

DARRAGH, Marjorie Ada, age 87,(formerly of Kettering) of Collegeville, PA passed away, Tuesday, December 17, 2002. Marjorie graduated from Miami University in Music Education.She was a member of the Delta Omicron Music Fraternity and the Dayton Music club. Marjorie was also active in Miami Valley Folk Dancers. She retired from General Motors, Purchasing Department after 33 years of service. Preceded...

Evelyn L. Shafor

Evelyn L. Shafor

Dec 16, 2002

SHAFOR, Evelyn L., age 89 of Kettering, passed away, Monday, December 16, 2002. She was a life long member of Oak Street United Methodist Church. Evelyn was also a member of the Eastern Star and for many years, she and her late husband, Ross, were avid squaredancers and members of a pinochle club with a circle of close friends. Evelyn...