Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Dr. L. Joseph Rubino, Iii

Dr. L. Joseph Rubino, Iii

Apr 5, 2023

Dr. L. Joseph Rubino III, age 52, passed away April 5th, 2023 surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Leslie; 4 children, Caroline, Julia, Elizabeth and Joe; parents, Lou and Catherine Rubino; 4 siblings, David (Laura) Rubino, Evelyn (Sean) Butler, Maggie (Tom) Pilkington and Mary (Read) Wall; father-in-law, Mario Lombardo;...

Corina Leal Mosher

Corina Leal Mosher

Apr 4, 2023

MOSHER, Corina, age 59, of Oakwood, formerly Bellbrook, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born June 30, 1963 in Findlay, Ohio; the daughter of José Ricardo and Ofelia Josefina Leal. Corina is preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, John; children, Andrew (Kameron)...

James Robert "Bob" Thompson

James Robert "Bob" Thompson

Apr 3, 2023

THOMPSON, Bob, age 67, of Springboro, passed away April 3, 2023. He was born August 24, 1955 in Lexington, Kentucky; the son of James Robert and Helen Dees Thompson. Bob is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Bonnie (Singer) Thompson; daughter, Corry Thompson; son, Jon Thompson; mother, Dees; and numerous...

Robert William Wade, Jr.

Robert William Wade, Jr.

Apr 1, 2023

WADE, Jr., Robert William, age 81, of Centerville formerly of Kettering passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. 

Robert was born on December 19, 1941 in Dayton, OH to Robert William, Sr. and Gertrude (Leece) Wade. He served in the Army during Vietnam and here at home was known as the jack of all trades. Robert attended Marshall Road Church of God...

Gretakae Darlene Northern

Gretakae Darlene Northern

Mar 31, 2023

NORTHERN, Gretakae Darlene, age 54, of Kettering, OH, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Gretakae was born to Grant D. and Janice D. (Nash) Bottomley on November 18, 1968 in Columbia, MO. She graduated from Westminster High School in Westminster, CO. Gretakae liked traveling to the beach, her career, and most of all,...

Joy Astrid Martin  Shin

Joy Astrid Martin Shin

Mar 29, 2023

SHIN, Joy Astrid Martin, 86, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Miami Valley South Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. A good and faithful servant, Joy was surrounded by her loved ones as she moved on to life eternal.

Joy was born in 1936 in Chicago, Illinois as the youngest daughter of Salvation Army officers Thomas Herbert Martin and Edythe (Somers...

Alita Louise Keyer

Alita Louise Keyer

Mar 28, 2023

KEYER, Alita Louise, age 75, of Trotwood, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center, Moraine. Alita was born on August 20, 1947 in Dayton, OH to Louis and Audrey (Lechner) Keyer. She graduated from Trotwood Madison High School in 1965. Alita worked in payroll for both Royal Crest Dairy and Friendship Village where she retired...

Jessica Hallie Kirshner

Jessica Hallie Kirshner

Mar 28, 2023

KIRSHNER, Jessica Hallie passed away at the age of 27 years old on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, and cousin. She is survived by her parents Jeff and Renee (Franklin) Kirshner; her grandparents Dan Franklin, the late Ruth Franklin, the late Annette Kirshner, David and Janis Kirshner; her aunts and uncles Teri and the...

Robin Hart Weckel

Robin Hart Weckel

Mar 28, 2023

WECKEL, Robin Hart, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was born December 17, 1971. Robin attended Stewart Home School in Frankfort, KY and was a 1993 graduate of Colerain High School in Cincinnati. Robin enjoyed her time working for Goodwill Industries. She loved cats and volunteered with SICSA and the ASPCA. 

Robin is survived by her mother, Pamela Pease Harris,...

Mike Fain

Mike Fain

Mar 27, 2023

FAIN, Mike, age 76, of Centerville, OH, distinguished retired judge of the Second District Court of Appeals and beloved husband and father, died on March 27, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Mike was born in Miami, FL on July 15, 1946 to James Edward and Laura (Bennett) Fain. He lived in several states while obtaining his education and during his...

Joseph "Joe" Williams

Joseph "Joe" Williams

Mar 26, 2023

WILLIAMS, Joseph “Joe” passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the age of 66. A lifelong Daytonian, Joe will be remembered for his kindness, intellect, and conviviality. His imagination and sense of humor were gifts he generously shared with his many friends - young and old, near and far. Joe is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tracy...

Willard "Bill" Barnett

Willard "Bill" Barnett

Mar 25, 2023

BARNETT, Willard “Bill,” age 84, of Dayton, passed away, Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born June 13, 1938 in Wooldridge, Tennessee. Bill retired from NCR after working as a computer tech. for 24 years. He was a member of Oak Creek Worship Center for many years as well as the Kettering YMCA where he would be found playing volleyball...

Cuemyle M. Hale

Cuemyle M. Hale

Mar 24, 2023

HALE, Cuemyle M., age 95, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at home in Beavercreek. Cuemyle was born March 5, 1928 in Clayborne County, TN to the late John and Litha (Marlowe) Marlow. She worked for General Motors, Inland Division, for 30 years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband all over the world. Invariably, he would come home...

Shirley Ann Schumacher

Shirley Ann Schumacher

Mar 23, 2023

SCHUMACHER, Shirley Ann, age 88, of Kettering, passed away March 23, 2023. Shirley was born February 6, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of the late Gustin and Bernice (Pasley) Riber. Shirley is survived by her children, Cara (Frank) Puthoff, Paul Jacob (Sonya) Schumacher III, and Dara (Mike) Bradshaw; grandchildren, Joshua Puthoff, Cam Rivers, Matthew Serey, Paul Schumacher IV, Taylor...

Anthony "Tony" John Mantia

Anthony "Tony" John Mantia

Mar 21, 2023

MANTIA, Anthony “Tony” John, 93, of Kettering passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Tony was a graduate of Oakwood High School in 1948. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army. Tony was self-employed and owner of Tony J. Mantia Produce Company. 

 He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou...

Emmanuel Rugina

Emmanuel Rugina

Mar 20, 2023

Dr. RUGINA, Emmanuel N., 74, of Dayton, Ohio, peacefully transitioned on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born on March 1, 1949, to Jean Baptiste Banzirabose and Angela Nyirandutiye, in Ruhengeri, Rwanda.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Rugina is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Leocadie; sons, Jean Roger and Rudolph; daughters, Christine and Daniele; grandchildren, Ben,...

Patricia Ann Purdin

Patricia Ann Purdin

Mar 19, 2023

PURDIN, Patricia Ann (Baumer), age 93, of Centerville, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday March 19, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Clifford, and her son Brad.

Pat loved everything Centerville. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Country Corner Garden Club for over 60 years. She and Cliff were especially proud...

Lawrence E. "Larry" Leese

Lawrence E. "Larry" Leese

Mar 18, 2023

LEESE, Lawrence E., died March 18th, 2023.

Larry was born on April 13th, 1934. His parents were Dr. Charles Leese and Doris Fields Leese. He was preceded in death by brothers Charles and Donald, and by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Lawrence Leese.

He graduated from Stivers High School, received a B.S. in Industrial Management from The University of Dayton and...

Virginia Carol Frawley

Virginia Carol Frawley

Mar 17, 2023

FRAWLEY, Virginia Carol, age 53, of Kettering, OH passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. Virginia was born on March 22, 1969 to Paul and Rebecca (Hoke) Rinehart. She graduated from Patterson Co-Op high school. Virginia worked at GDPM for over 12 years and was a past member Shroyer Road Baptist Church. She loved collecting dolls, fishing, camping, shooting and crocheting....

Margie Jean Spurrier

Margie Jean Spurrier

Mar 16, 2023

SPURRIER, Margie Jean, age 101, of Centerville, OH passed Thursday, March 16, 2023. Margie was born on July 11, 1921 to the late Clarence and Florence (Sturgeon) Aikin. She graduated high school in Indianapolis. Margie loved sewing, crafts, and playing cards at St Leonard’s, where she volunteered for over 20 years. She also ran the Oakleaf gift shop in Kettering...