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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Jennifer L. Baxla
Jul 5, 2022
BAXLA, Jennifer Lynn “Jennie,” age 40, died on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022, having been, in her own words, ”murdered by cancer.” Born and raised in Kettering, OH, Jennie was an avid reader and writer from a young age, and she self-published her first book, a horror thriller called The Evil Summer, in 1994 at the age of 12. Her first...
Rachel G. Riddiford
Jul 3, 2022
RIDDIFORD, Rachel Gwynneth (Rachel A. H. Trevethan), loving empathetic wife, mother, empowering mentor passed peacefully Sunday July 3, 2022 at her home in Dayton Ohio. Born on October 6, 1961 in Detroit Michigan and growing up in Michigan with summers in Cape Chin Ontario, then Newport News VA, and Indianapolis IN before moving to Dayton Ohio to pursue a career...
June Marie Kiehna Debernardi
Jul 1, 2022
June Marie Kiehna DeBernardi, age 88 of Montgomery County, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton. June was born in Randolph County, Illinois graduated from Southern Illinois University, and completed a first Master’s Degree in June of 1963 and second Master’s Degree in 1999 from Wright State University. A tribute to June by Janie Reynolds:...
Betty J. White
Jul 1, 2022
WHITE, Betty J., age 98, of Kettering, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born July 4, 1923 in Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of the late Robert S. and Caroline A. (Neff) Steele. Granny worked as an accountant for the Wright State University of Medicine for many years until her retirement. In her free time, she loved to collect...
William Edward Siewe
Jun 30, 2022
SIEWE, William Edward (“Bill”) Siewe passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2022. Born on August 31, 1959 to Mary Rita (Barnes) and Albert G. Siewe, Bill was the youngest of seven children. He attended Corpus Christi elementary school and Archbishop Alter High School, where he played football. He went on to attend the University of Notre Dame, where...
Carson Alan Elson
Jun 26, 2022
Elson, Carson Alan age 20 days the sweet angel of Alexandra “Allie” Greene and Joshua “Josh” Elson, passed away on Sunday June 26, 2022, at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Although Carson’s wings were ready and came too soon, he brought an immeasurable amount of love, joy and smiles to this world. He will be remembered forever for being a tiny, but...
Judith G. Steiger
Jun 25, 2022
STEIGER, Judith G. (Schindler), age 79, of Centerville passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Judith was born to Gilbert and Gladys Schindler on November 12, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Wilber Wright in 1961. Judith worked for Mead Data Central and volunteered at Kettering Hospital. She was a long time member of Centerville United Methodist Church. Judith...
Eva Bothmann
Jun 25, 2022
BOTHMANN, Eva, age 71, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Eva was born in England on July 19, 1950. She learned to walk on her journey to the United States on the Queen Elizabeth 2. She graduated from Ursuline Academy and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from UC. She enjoyed playing tennis and loved to travel. Her spare...
David Allen Shively
Jun 24, 2022
SHIVELY, David Allen Age 79 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Friday June 24, 2022. He was born November 27, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Mees) Shively. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by this son, Tyrone Greene Shively; siblings, Richard Shively, Robert Shively, Jack Shively and his niece, Chrys Meatyard....
Joshua Ray Brooks
Jun 24, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Joshua “Josh” Ray Brooks announce his sudden passing on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the age of 39. Josh was born to Tommy “Tom” Brooks and Beverlee Rearick in Xenia, OH on July 12, 1982. He was a loving son, brother, and friend to many. Josh is preceded in death by...
James Franklin Glavic
Jun 23, 2022
GLAVIC, James F., age 81, of Kettering, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday June 23, 2022. He was a graduate of Cathedral Latin High School (Cleveland) in 1959 and received his B.A. from Kent State University in 1964. Jim was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. He worked for Mead Paper for 20 years, from which he happily...
Terry L. Smith
Jun 22, 2022
Terry Lernail Smith affectionately known as “T-Bone”, age 68 of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully in Columbus, OH on June 22, 2022, surrounded by family. He was a graduate of Colonel White High School. Terry was a devoted and loving father and grandfather who served his daughters breakfast in bed and had countless dance parties and sleepovers with his grandchildren....
Walter Anthony Mauck, Jr.
Jun 21, 2022
MAUCK, Walter Anthony, Jr., DDS, age 67, of Springboro, OH passed away Tuesday June 21, 2022. “Junior” was born to Walter A. Mauck, Sr. and Aurelia (Frey) Mauck on September 21, 1954 in McLeansboro, IL. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University and then graduated from Loyola University School of Dentistry where he received his DDS....
Aryetta L. Holiga
Jun 21, 2022
HOLIGA, “Etta” ARYETTA L., age 93, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June, 21, 2022. Etta was born on January 12, 1929 to the late Pontelie and Ollie Mernedakis, in Athens, OH. Shortly after her birth she along with her four siblings relocated to Columbus, OH where she went on to attend Central High School. Soon after, Etta moved...
Bernard G. "Bernie" Thompson
Jun 14, 2022
THOMPSON, Bernard G. “Bernie”, age 85, of Centerville, OH, passed away on June 14, 2022. Bernie was born on March 24, 1937, to the late Roy G. and Charlotte R. (nee Schultz) Thompson, in Chicago, IL. He grew up in the Chicago area, attending the University of Illinois first at Navy Pier, Chicago and later transferring to U of I’s...
Lawrence "Larry" R. Ely
Jun 14, 2022
ELY, Lawrence “Larry” R., age 64, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was born December 7, 1957 in Middletown, Ohio; the son of the late Marnel Lee and Ethel Joyce (Hinkle) Ely. Larry worked for General Motors for many years until his retirement. He would always be there to lend a helping hand...
Jovita H. Lautar (Nee Diaz)
Jun 14, 2022
LAUTAR (NEE DIAZ), Jovita H., age 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Jovita was born on May 23, 1926 in Zeising, West Virginia; the daughter of the late Benigno and Maria (Rodriguez) Diaz. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Lautar and grandson, Brandon. Jovita is survived by her children, Bill (Julie), Jeff (Tina Wright),...
Kathleen J. Turner Neiman
Jun 14, 2022
Kathleen J. Turner Neiman, 79, of Oakwood, Ohio passed away suddenly on June 14, 2022. She was born in Buffalo, New York, and spent her childhood in Detroit and St. Louis before moving to Kettering. She graduated from Marti School then went on to attend and graduate from Western College for Women. Her professional life centered on wordsmithing and editing....
George Earl Himes
Jun 12, 2022
HIMES, George, age 91 of Kettering, OH passed peacefully away on June 12th, 2022. He is survived by his lovely wife of more than 71 years, Shirley Himes. He is also survived by his three daughters, Angela Shaw (Mark) of Beavercreek, Lyn Schaadt (Jack) of Troy and Cheri Cantini (Evan) of Seattle WA; grandchildren Jon Schaadt (Amber) of Troy, Jason...
Sgt. Maj. James W. Snyder (Usmc Ret.)
Jun 9, 2022
Sgt. Maj. James W. Snyder (USMC Ret.), age 90, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Elizabeth Snyder (Johnston), step-son, Ricky Cecil, and four brothers, William Quinn, Elmer, Charles, and Richard. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Darlene, daughter, Kristine (Steve) Null and...
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