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

Virginia Hazen Taylor
Nov 20, 2002
age 79, passed away, Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at Hospice of Dayton. Born in Richmond, IN August 19, 1923. Virginia graduated from Richmond High School and attended Miami University in Oxford, OH and Sinclair Community College. She moved to San Diego, CA April 5, 1942 to marry her loving husband of 60 years, J. Richard Taylor. Virginia was a member...

James Robert (J.R.) Thompson
Nov 18, 2002
THOMPSON, James Robert, (J.R.) died Monday, November 18 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, on 17 April 1926, the son of Myra Agnes Cross Thompson and Robert Leo Thompson. He married Helen Dees Harris and to this union was born one son, James Robert Thompson II, (Bob). He is survived by his wife Dees; son...

Bill Becker
Nov 18, 2002
BECKER, Bill age 69, of Kettering, passed away, Monday, November 18, 2002. He served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Becker was retired from Sears after over 30 years of service and was most recently employed with Heatherwood Golf Course. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marlene Becker; son, Steve Becker of Kettering; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and her...

Thomas W. Kerlin
Nov 17, 2002
KERLIN, Thomas W., of Winchester, VA passed away in his sleep peacefully on November 17, 2002. Tom was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on August 11, 1926. Thomas is the youngest of four children born to Sylvester Bell Kerlin, and Ethel Marie Hilgeman. He is survived by his spouse, Mary E. Kerlin of Winchester, VA; 2 sons, Timothy Rensler Kerlin,...

Lawrence Edgar Moorhead
Nov 15, 2002
MOORHEAD, Lawrence E., age 90, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, November 15, 2002. He had retired as Maintenance Foreman from the Kettering School System in 1974. Larry was a member of David's United Church of Christ, past 50 year member of Harvest Chapter of O.E.S., Dayton Court of Amaranth, and a charter member of the George L. Marshall Lodge F&AM....

Karl W. Knopp
Nov 15, 2002
KNOPP, Karl W. 'Willy', age 83, of Bellbrook passed away, Friday, November 15, 2002. Willy was born in Tilsit, Germany on October 17, 1919. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. Karl worked for NCR as a Processing Engineer and was a golf pro at Miamisburg Community Golf Course. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years,...

Gale W. Heffner
Nov 14, 2002
HEFFNER, Gale W. age 85 of Centerville, passed away, Thursday, November 14, 2002 at Liberty Retirement Community in Centerville. He was a member of David's United Church of Christ and the Montgomery County Historical Society. Gale was also a 60 year member of the Dayton Lodge #147 F&AM, the Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Hi-Twelve International and Antioch Temple Shrine,...

Gladys Deane Morgan
Nov 12, 2002
MORGAN, Gladys D., formerly of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2002, in Olney, MD. She was a graduate of Fairview High School. Gladys worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base during the 1940's. She attended St. Mathew Presbyterian Church and was a member of a bridge club. Gladys also was a Boy Scout volunteer. Survived by her daughter, Judy...

Annabel Dunn-Burch
Nov 11, 2002
age 92, of Kettering, passed away Monday, November 11, 2002 at Heartland of Kettering. Annabel was preceded in death by her brother, James B. Hick in 1990; her first husband, Delbert Dunn in 1978; her second husband, Kenneth C. Burch in 1995; and very dear friend, Manly Farm in 2002. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Jane and...

Alberta K. Bartholomew
Nov 7, 2002
age 93, formerly of Oakwood, passed away, Thursday, November 7, 2002. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1927. Alberta attended Western College for Women, graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1932 receiving her B.S. degree. She taught at Trotwood and Roosevelt High School. Alberta was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, Dayton Woman's Club, Westminster Church, Dayton...

Marcella K. Readnower
Nov 5, 2002
age 84, of Kettering went to be with the Lord November 5, 2002 at Hospice of Dayton. Survived by husband, Gene; sons, Doug (Pam) and Jeff; daughter, Cindy (Mike); grandchildren, Adam, Mandy, Matt, Colin, James; and great-granddaughter, Kelsey. Services will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave....

Juanita S. Reynolds
Nov 1, 2002
age 77, of Greenville, passed away Friday, November 1, 2002. She had retired as secretary from Behm Glass and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greenville. Preceded in death in 1976 by her first husband, Dr. Richard C. Miller; in 1996 by her second husband, Al Reynolds; brother, Roger Hayes; and sister, Rene Mae Hayes. Survived by her...

Magdalene W. Orlow
Nov 1, 2002
age 96, of Kettering, passed away, Friday, November 1, 2002, at Trinity Community of Beavercreek. She and her family emigrated from Hamburg, Germany in 1950. Magdalene was preceded in death by her husband, Otto, in 1991. She was active in the YWCA's former Int'l Dept. and her hobbies were crocheting and crossword puzzles. Survived by 2 sons and a daughter-in-law,...

Ruth Mcbride Bayley
Oct 30, 2002
BAYLEY, Ruth McBride, age 73, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at Hospice of Dayton. She was a member of Emmanuel Catholic Church. Survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Frederick M. Bayley; daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and John Campbell of Wilton, CT; sons, Frederick 'Chip' M. Bayley and his wife, Betsy Bayley of Kirkland, WA, Michael...

Charles James Newton
Oct 29, 2002
NEWTON, Charles J., age 56 of Oakwood, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2002. He was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church and an avid patron of the Dayton Philharmonic. Charles graduated Suma Cum Laude from the University of Dayton in 1979 with a BA in communications. Until his retirement in 2000 he worked in the Visual Communications Division at...

Lois D. Macaulay
Oct 26, 2002
MACAULAY, Lois E., of Kettering, passed away, Saturday, October 26, 2002. She was born in Melrose, MA. Lois graduated from the University of Rhode Island and was a member of Alpha Delta Pi National Sorority. She was an active 50 year member of the Dayton Alumnae Chapter and past president of the Dayton Panhellenic Association. Lois was also past president...

Joe L. Bailey Jr.
Oct 22, 2002
BAILEY, Joe L. Jr., age 78, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at Grandview Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a member of Centerville Methodist Church. Joe received his Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson College and was owner and operator of Bailey's Concessions. Joe was past president of the Centerville Lions Club and also past president...

Madonna (Donna) Anna West
Oct 20, 2002
WEST, Madonna 'Donna' Anna (Rose), age 55, of Kettering, died at her home, Sunday, October 20, 2002. A native of Newfoundland and a longtime Kettering resident, Donna is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ray (Raymond), son, Ray Jr. and wife Michelle, grandchildren; Lucinda, Tobias, and Matilda of St. Paul, MN, and son, Jeremy and wife Kristina of New...

Edna R. Davis
Oct 18, 2002
age 102 of Centerville, died October 18, 2002 at Otterbein Nursing Home. Preceded in death in 1991 by her husband, William Davis. Survived by daughter-in-law, Isabel of Centerville; 2 grandchildren, Mrs. Janice and husband, Mike Grunkemeyer and Charles Davis Jr. all of Centerville; 6 great-grandchildren, including Joel and Lynn Grunkemeyer of Centerville; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Family graveside services will be held...

Lois Evans Hussey
Oct 16, 2002
Hussey, Lois E., age 84, of Kettering, died Wednesday, October 16, 2002. She worked for over 20 years in the tax office of the Montgomery County Auditors Office. Lois was a member of South Park United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Survived by her husband of 63 years, Harold; son, James and his wife, Ruth Ann of Indianapolis, IN;...