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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Joan Marie Jones
Jul 12, 2024
Joan Marie Jones, age 83, of Kettering passed away at the Laurel’s of Kettering on Friday July 12.
She was a graduate of Belmont High School, class of 1959, and then attended Miami-Jacob’s Business School before being employed at General Motors Patent Division in Dayton, ending in 1962. She was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Christ in Centerville. Joan...
Thomas H. Routsong
Jul 12, 2024
ROUTSONG, Thomas H., age 96, of Oakwood, OH, affectionately known at Routsong Funeral Home as “Mr. R”, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 9, 1927, in Dayton, OH to the late Carl T. and Blanche (Barr) Routsong.
Tom's journey through life was marked by a profound commitment to learning and service....
Joyce Ann Rose
Jul 12, 2024
ROSE, Joyce Ann, 86 y/o passed peacefully July 12, 2024, at home following a lengthy illness and under Ohio Hospice of Dayton care. Joyce was born on May 24, 1938, to the late Zachariah and Vesta Sullivan, in Lexington, Kentucky. She attended Transylvania University in Lexington, where she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and where she...
Louis Harry Snell
Jul 11, 2024
SNELL, Louis Harry, age 97, of Centerville, OH, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Louis “Lou” was born May 13, 1927, in Phoneton, OH to the late Harry C. and Emma W.(nee Stallman) Snell. A dutiful and honorable man with great attention to detail, Lou enjoyed spending time with friends and offering random acts of kindness and help when he saw...
Jeff Stevenson
Jul 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jeffrey E. Stevenson on July 10, 2024.
A man known for his kind and generous spirit, he had a remarkable sense of humor and always lent a helping hand to those in need. His adventurous spirit led him to be the first to raise his hand for any new journey....
Shirley Himes
Jul 7, 2024
HIMES, Shirley, age 92 of Kettering, OH passed peacefully away on July 7th, 2024. She was preceded in death by George Himes, her husband of 71 years. She is also survived by her three daughters, Angela Shaw (Mark), Lyn Schaadt (Jack) and Cheri Cantini (Evan); grandchildren Jon Schaadt (Amber), Jason Shaw (Elizabeth), Michael Schaadt (Erin), Bryan Shaw (Faith), Erin Fransen...
Kwang Suk Jin
Jul 7, 2024
JIN, Kwang Suk, age 89, of Beavercreek, passed away July 7, 2024. Kwang was born December 24, 1934 in Korea to Yong Sub Jin and Sun Choi. He was the proud owner of a medical instrument manufacturing company in Korea. When Kwang came to America, he took up working in the WPAFB for many years. He was deeply rooted in...
Jean Elizabeth Roush Wolfe
Jul 5, 2024
A Celebration of Life: Jean Elizabeth Roush Wolfe, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and educator.
Born on April 13, 1947, to Chet and Dottie Roush, Jean was a beloved member of the Kettering community. She graduated from Fairmont West High School in 1965 and earned her Bachelor's in Education from Ohio University in 1969. Her passion for teaching...
Jung Young Ha
Jul 4, 2024
HA, Jung Young, age 64, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Jung was born on November 25, 1959, to the late Kwon and Heu Ha, in Pusan, South Korea. During his childhood, he participated in different gymnastics events. He came to the United States in 1981 to be with his family. He had an entrepreneurial spirit...
James "Jim" Gantt
Jul 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Gantt, who left this world on July 1, 2024. He passed away peacefully, and is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn Gantt.
A lover of the great outdoors, Jim spent countless hours fishing and enjoying nature. Jim was an avid golfer and an excellent bowler. He played softball...
Judy Arlene Zimmerman
Jun 28, 2024
ZIMMERMAN, Judy Arlene (Diestelhorst), age 75, of Washington Twp., passed away Friday, June 28, 2024.
Judy was born July 5, 1948 in St. Louis, MO to Alvin W. and Dorothy (Dufflelmeier) Diestelhorst. She attended nursing school at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, graduating as an RN. Judy also studied at Colorado Women’s College in Denver, earning her BS in Allied Health....
Denis L. Hart
Jun 28, 2024
HART, Denis L, age 91, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. Denis was born on May 9, 1933, to the late Leo “Jack” and Grace Hart, in Cleveland, OH. While attending St. Edward High School, he met and later married his high school sweetheart Ann Evers. After high school, Denis served his country in the US...
Ted Joseph Brannan
Jun 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ted Joseph Brannan, aged 61, of Huber Heights, Ohio. Ted left this world on June 26, 2024. Born on December 11, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Gilbert and Patsy Brannan.
After graduating from Tecumseh High School in 1981, Ted bravely served his country in the army...
Claire Bohachek
Jun 26, 2024
BOHACHEK, Claire, age 98, of Oakwood, OH, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 surrounded by her family. Claire was born on July 16, 1925, to the late Charles and Charlotte Browne, in Boston, MA. She moved with her family to the Dayton area at a young age, growing up during the Great Depression and graduating from Patterson Co-op. After...
Eric Daniel Ball
Jun 24, 2024
BALL, Eric Daniel, born on March 22, 1982, accepted his invitation to go fishing at the perfect fishing hole on June 24, 2024. Always the life of the party, Eric knew how to have a good time and never had a dull moment. Whether he was out fishing or hunting with his sons, stargazing during a primitive camping trip, or...
Claire Marie Bell
Jun 23, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Claire Marie Bell of Kettering, Ohio, on Sunday June 23, 2024, at the age of 93. A woman of grace and strength, Claire Marie was born to E. Stanley and Mary Claudine Ault in Cleveland, Ohio. She pursued her education, graduating from St Francis High School in 1947 and later earning a...
Dennis Michael Overholts
Jun 23, 2024
OVERHOLTS, Dennis Michael, age 73, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Dennis was born on July 31, 1950, to the late Robert and Virginia Overholts, in Dayton, OH. He and his wife, Christy, enjoyed many activities together including, motorcycle riding, traveling, and boating together. His loving and caring character will be missed by all who knew...
Gregory Lynn Beckett
Jun 20, 2024
Gregory Lynn Beckett, 61, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, after a long-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. As a lifelong Daytonian, he touched many lives along the way, always looking to put others at ease with his raucous laugh and kind heart. While his career was spent as a craftsman and salesman, he would most want to tell you...
Harry Mokas, Jr.
Jun 19, 2024
Mokas, Harry Jr. - Age 96 - of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on June 19, 2024.
Best known as “Mike”, he was born and raised in Ashland, KY, graduating from Ashland HS in 1945. After HS, Mike joined the US Navy, roaming the Pacific, and serving as a Radio Specialist aboard the AO36 US KENNEBEC. He was lucky to have travelled...
Kathryn "Jeanne" Lyons Leist
Jun 17, 2024
LEIST, Kathryn ‘Jeanne’ (Lyons), age 96, formerly of Kettering passed away June 17, 2024. Jeanne was born in Dayton on May 31,1928. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tom, to whom she was wed for 66 years. Jeanne passed away on their wedding anniversary!
Jeanne was also preceded in death by her parents, her sister Ann Blaeser, brother...
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