Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Robert Buenos Young

Robert Buenos Young

Nov 1, 2022

YOUNG, Robert Buenos, 86, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Robert was born on August 15, 1936 in Columbus, OH to the late Colby and Winifred (Scates) Young. Robert served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 8 years and retired as a Sergeant from the City of Centerville’s Police Dept. in 1997 after 29 years of...

Joseph A. Boldin

Joseph A. Boldin

Oct 28, 2022

BOLDIN, Joseph A., age 62, of Fairborn, passed away October 28, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Rudolph Boldin and mother, Pauletta (Hutchinson) Boldin. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Diana (Goodman) Boldin; son, Chad (Amy) Boldin; daughters, Katy (Tony) Scott and Tracy (David) Yonts; grandchildren, Madison, Landon, Libby, Addyson, Parker, Hayden, Chloe,...

Miriam J. Marshall

Miriam J. Marshall

Oct 28, 2022

MARSHALL, Miriam J., age 94, of Centerville, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Richard; daughter, Beverly; son, Timothy; parents, Ruth and Chester Watts; sisters, Angela Thornton and Ruth Marshall; brother, Bertrand Watts. She is survived by her daughters, Michele (Dr. Michael) Brown and Linda (Jerry) Hoke; son, Robert; grandchildren,...

Dennis R. Burcham

Dennis R. Burcham

Oct 28, 2022

Dennis Burcham Age 81, passed away October 28, 2022.

He was born October 3, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Albert and Sarah Burcham. Surviving him are his two children, Pamela Burcham and Gregory Burcham.

He graduated from the University of Dayton and Belmont High School. Dennis was the Youth Director for the Columbus YMCA after graduating from UD. He was an...

Velva Lou Hall

Velva Lou Hall

Oct 22, 2022

HALL, Velva Lou, age 84, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. Velva was born January 22, 1938 to William Harrison and Rodell (Christian) Fultz. She was a strong woman who loved her friends and family dearly. Velva never left without saying “I love you” and would regularly call and check up on loved ones. She was devoted to...

Dorothy Ann Knowles

Dorothy Ann Knowles

Oct 22, 2022

KNOWLES, Dorothy Ann (nee Bowers), age 96, of Beavercreek, Ohio went to be with our Lord on 22 October 2022 while residing at Traditions of Beavercreek. 

 Dorothy often said she never got beyond the 3rd grade since she was a 3rd grade teacher in Iowa and Colorado. She was an active member of Kirkmont Church and served as Shepherd for many...

James Harrison Diehl

James Harrison Diehl

Oct 21, 2022

DIEHL, James Harrison, 92, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. Jim was a graduate of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, OH, and received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati where he was a member and President of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served his country as a Lieutenant in the United...

Shirley June Dries

Shirley June Dries

Oct 19, 2022

DRIES, Shirley J. age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 19, 2022 at The Laurels of Kettering surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her sons, Bob (Jeanne) and Tom (Mary); daughters, Mary Sucher and Ruth Lieber; her sisters Ruth, Marilyn, Charmaine (Robert) and Carol (Lee), sister-in-law Rosemary Dries as well as twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She...

Robert  P. Wheeler

Robert P. Wheeler

Oct 19, 2022

WHEELER, Robert P. “Rob or Robbie by some” age 43, of West Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Rob was born on August 10, 1979 to Robert and Jean (Honkavaara) Wheeler in Lansing, MI. He graduated from Archbishop Alter High School before going on to attend Clark State College, earning his associate degree in Horticulture. Rob enjoyed being...

Thelma A. Gebhart

Thelma A. Gebhart

Oct 15, 2022

GEBHART, Thelma, age 95, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Saturday October 15, 2022. Thelma was born on Dec 20, 1926 to Anthony and Magdolena (Heyne) Quinter in St. Henry Mercer County OH. She loved quilting and crafting, loved reading, and was well known to stay up all night to finish a good book. Family and friends received quilts as...

Joann K Krause

Joann K Krause

Oct 12, 2022

KRAUSE, JoAnn K., age 80, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Walnut Creek Assisted Living. JoAnn was born on September 30, 1942, to Tom and Marie Frerichs, who preceded her in death. She was raised in Hildreth and Beatrice, Nebraska. JoAnn married David Krause on June 21, 1969, and he preceded her in death on...

Ronald David Lackie

Ronald David Lackie

Oct 9, 2022

LACKIE, Ronald D., 87, of Centerville, OH received his crown of glory on October 9, 2022. Ronald was born in Chicago, Ill, the son of his late parents, Stella and Zigfried Lackie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine and his daughter, Carolynn Unzicker. 

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through...

Juanita Louise Hagan

Juanita Louise Hagan

Oct 8, 2022

HAGAN, Juanita (Dooley), age 75, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Juanita was born on February 4, 1947 to the late Harold and Charlotte (Bunnell) Dooley.

Preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Dooley; brothers, Michael, David, John, and Joseph Dooley; aunts and uncles, Mary (Bunnell) and James Funkhouser, Martha (Bunnell) and Charles Bremer, Donna Marie...

David James Tinnerman

David James Tinnerman

Oct 6, 2022

TINNERMAN, David James, age 66, of Dayton, formerly Florida, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, in Dayton, OH. Dave was born August 13, 1956 to Agnes and Elmer Tinnerman in Milwaukee, WI. The family then moved to Dayton, OH where Dave attended Oakwood High School and was a standout football player and wrestler.

Upon graduating from Oakwood, Dave attended the University...

Kathleen Marie Dittman

Kathleen Marie Dittman

Oct 6, 2022

DITTMAN, Kathleen Marie, 45, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on October 6, 2022 after succumbing to her seven-year long battle with Huntington’s Disease. Katie was born on May 10, 1977 to Dan and Chris Dittman in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Katie is survived by her parents; brother, Matt (Jessie) Dittman; sister, Maggy Dittman; and niece, Kaya Dittman. She was preceded in death by...

Barbara Jane Thompson

Barbara Jane Thompson

Oct 6, 2022

THOMPSON, Barbara J., age 92, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was a resident of Fairborn for 60 years. Born on June 23, 1930 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert and Mary (Topie) Beverley. Barbara graduated from Wilbur Wright HS, class of 1948, before marrying her one and only sweetheart, Andrew “Andy” Thompson on...

Mary Schweikert

Mary Schweikert

Oct 2, 2022

SCHWEIKERT, Mary F., age 82, of Centerville and formerly of Beavercreek, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Mary was born to the late Norville and Florence (Brand) Maston in Cleveland, OH.

Mary worked for much of her career as a medical transcriber at St. Elizabeth and, later, at Sycamore Hospital.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her...

George Coffman Higinbotham

George Coffman Higinbotham

Oct 1, 2022

HIGINBOTHAM, George C, age 99, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Miami Valley South Hospital in Centerville, Ohio. George is survived by his sister, Janet Jennings; his grandson, Anthony Campbell and his two daughters; his granddaughter, AprilMay and her two children; as well as Ed and Mary Haines.

George was a member of the American Legion, the Musicians Union Association,...

Margaret Wynell Frey

Margaret Wynell Frey

Sep 30, 2022

FREY, Margaret Wynell, (Peg) age 74 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. Margaret was born in Dayton to the late George and Polly Frey on October 22, 1947. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1965 and ultimately received her PHD from The University of Dayton in 2000. 

She was a school psychologist for Dayton Public Schools. After...

Patricia Weisbrodt

Patricia Weisbrodt

Sep 28, 2022

WEISBRODT, Patricia “Patty,” age 77, of Kettering, went to be in her Heavenly home Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born January 3, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio; the daughter of the late Jack and Vera (Ryan) Haines. Patty is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Raymond; sons, Don (Deana) Weisbrodt and Doug (Linda) Weisbrodt; daughter, Debbie (Steve) Brinkman;...