Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

John Kenneth Wagner

John Kenneth Wagner

Dec 14, 2021

WAGNER, John Kenneth, age 85, of Washington Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. John was born in Dayton, OH on June 16, 1936 to the late Kenneth and Margaret (Miller) Wagner. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Dayton Rotary, Bicycle Club, Dayton Racquet Club and The American Legion. John graduated from Chaminade High School in...

Anna Maria Hogendoorn

Anna Maria Hogendoorn

Dec 13, 2021

HOGENDOORN, Anna Maria, age 85, of Centerville, formerly of The Netherlands, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. Anna was born March 8, 1936 to the late Adrianus Gerardus Antonius Maria and Henriette Maria Hubertina Josephina (Specken) Buwalda. Before moving to the U.S., she worked in the university hospital as a lab technician. After she had children she dedicated her time...

Susanna "Susie" Cramer

Susanna "Susie" Cramer

Dec 13, 2021

CRAMER, Susanna (Burner) “Susie”, age 95, of Centerville passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. Susie was born in Stephens City, VA to Walter and Anna (Carbaugh) Burner on August 14, 1926. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and shortly after married her Navy sweetheart. Susie retired from Rike's department store. She went to work one Christmas just to earn extra...

M. Sean Mccallum

M. Sean Mccallum

Dec 13, 2021

McCALLUM, Michael Sean, age 48, of Springboro, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. Sean was born on September 21, 1973 in Jackson, TN. He graduated from North Side High School, Jackson, TN in 1992 and received his Associates Degree in Biology from Jackson State Community College. Sean was a Water Irrigation Specialist with Buckeye/Ohiell & Irrigation and a member...

Susan "Shaw" Enslen Nickel

Susan "Shaw" Enslen Nickel

Dec 11, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Susan “Shaw” Enslen Nickel, 74, announces her peaceful passing in the evening hours of December 11th, 2021. She was born to Imogene Brinkman and Norbert Enslen Sr. on January 11th, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended West Carrolton High School and Bowling Green State University (Class of ‘70). She was a...

Donna Marie Mccarthy

Donna Marie Mccarthy

Dec 7, 2021

MCCARTHY, Donna Marie, age 90 from Kettering and Bellbrook, OH passed away December 7, 2021. Donna was born in Chicago, IL in 1931 to Walter and Gertrude Tredup. She graduated from St Philip Neri High School in 1949 and attended Drake University. Donna was a stewardess for United Airlines for 6 years, traveling the world and developing an undeniable sense...

Paul K. Leonard

Paul K. Leonard

Dec 6, 2021

LEONARD, Paul K., age 65, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. Paul was born October 19, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio; the son of the late Paul F. and Miriam A. Leonard Berkshire. Paul worked for Dimco Gray for over 40 years until his retirement. After retiring, he began working for Oakley Tool and Die as well as owning and operating...

Catherine "Cathy" Ann Carter

Catherine "Cathy" Ann Carter

Dec 5, 2021

Cathy A. Carter, 94, of Rossville, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was born March 10, 1927, in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of Irvin Dale and Carene (Hartsook) Ulrich. Cathy worked for Ralph L. Woolpert as a secretary prior to retirement around 1986. Cathy married Maurice “Mo” Carter. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2008. Survivors...

Gloria Maxine Sinclair

Gloria Maxine Sinclair

Dec 3, 2021

SINCLAIR, Gloria Maxine, age 88, of Kettering, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. Gloria was born August 1, 1933 to Fred and Alpha (Barnard) Melvin. She worked in the food preparation field at the Mandalay Banquet Center. Gloria was a kind and loving soul and an excellent cook. She frequented garage sales, collecting many trinkets and pieces of jewelry over...

Margaret Ruth Magill

Margaret Ruth Magill

Nov 29, 2021

MAGILL, Margaret (nee Simmons) “Peggy”, 88, of Centerville, died on Monday, November 29, 2021. Born in Chicago, IL on May 9, 1933 to the late Mosby Lindsay Jr. and Eva (nee Van Winkle) Simmons. She was raised in Cincinnati, attended Denison University three years and received a bachelor’s degree in English from Ohio State University. She later took continuing education...

Alex T. Mcswain

Alex T. Mcswain

Nov 29, 2021

McSWAIN Jr., Alex T., age 83, of Sugarcreek Township, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton following a short illness and the very recent passing of his wife of 53 years, Linda K. (Matheson). Alex was born November 18, 1938 in Anderson, SC to Colonel (USAF ret) Alexander T. and Betty (Menees) McSwain. He was preceded in...

Eunia Jackson

Eunia Jackson

Nov 27, 2021

JACKSON, Eunia, age 88, of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was born on November 23, 1933 in Scott County, TN to Shirley and Laura Cook. Eunia was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Eldon; and sisters, Glenna and Elsie. Eunia leaves behind her husband of 68 years,...

W.R. Ted Behr

W.R. Ted Behr

Nov 25, 2021

BEHR, W.R. Ted, age 81, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. Ted was born October 31, 1940 in Sidney, OH to Mathias and Emma (Schwartz) Behr. A graduate of Lehman High School, he worked in manufacturing. Ted was a devout member of the Catholic Church, as well as Knights of Columbus, and a CASA-GAL volunteer as a strong...

Helen Lynne Hair

Helen Lynne Hair

Nov 25, 2021

HAIR, Helen Lynne died peacefully in her sleep during the early hours of November 25, 2021 at her home at The Carlyle House, Dayton, Ohio. Lynne was born on January 6, 1939 in Montreal, Canada to Helen Campbell and John Hair. She was raised in Montreal, attended West Hill High School and Bishop's University, and in 1961 graduated from the...

Tyler Thomas Acres

Tyler Thomas Acres

Nov 25, 2021

ACRES, Tyler Thomas, age 23, of Washington Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 25, 2021 in the loving care of his parents, Brennan and Tina Acres. Tyler was born and raised in Centerville, graduating from Centerville High School with the Class of 2017. #EPND! Tyler was a young man on the go, visiting every place he could. He participated...

Pauline Silver

Pauline Silver

Nov 24, 2021

SILVER, Pauline, age 103, of Centerville, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. A longtime master gardener known for her wonderful flowers that earned her numerous awards from the city of Centerville. In her earlier years she was very fond of traveling, fishing trips at Rocky Fork Lake, mushroom hunting in Michigan, or simply cruising around with her husband “Bud”...

James Lewis Bulcher

James Lewis Bulcher

Nov 23, 2021

BULCHER, James Lewis, age 89, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. James was born on October 1, 1932 in Dayton, OH to the late Cletus and Cecelia (nee McEldowney) Bulcher. He graduated from Chaminade High School and earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Dayton. James served in the U. S. Army and worked...

Edward E. Alexander

Edward E. Alexander

Nov 22, 2021

ALEXANDER, Edward E., age 93, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. Ed was born on March 17, 1928 to the late John and Hazel Nichols Alexander. Ed leaves his wife of forty-two years, Doris Daum Alexander; two sons, David (Helen) Alexander and Douglas (Jill) Alexander; along with step-children, Karen (Michael) Kairys, Gary D. (Cris) King, Arlene (Brent...

Roxanne Marie Riley "Rock" Smith

Roxanne Marie Riley "Rock" Smith

Nov 22, 2021

SMITH, Roxanne Marie Riley, “Rock” to most who knew her, 67 of Dayton, OH passed away Monday, November 22 at Miami Valley Hospital. Rock was a 1972 graduate of Fairmont East High School and a 1977 graduate of The Ohio State University. Following college she was a teacher, primarily with grade school aged children but her only real ambition in...

Herbert Willard "Herb" Steininger

Herbert Willard "Herb" Steininger

Nov 21, 2021

STEININGER, Herbert Willard, age 90, of Kettering, passed away at home Sunday, November 21, 2021. Herb was born February 20, 1931 in Goshen, IN to John and Ione (Miller) Steininger. A graduate of Wilbur Wright High School in 1949, he retired from NCR after 42 years of service. Herb was also employed for 13 years at the Fraze Pavillion. On...