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Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Joanna Yvonne Sears
Feb 4, 2021
SEARS, Joanna Yvonne, loving mother, age 82, of Fairborn, OH, was called home by our Lord on 4 February 2021. In her last days she resided in the Wright Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fairborn. Joanna is preceded in death by first husband David Lawrence McDowell and second husband, Herbert Sears. She is survived by her 4 children, David, Steven,...
Dennis Winston Murphy
Jan 31, 2021
MURPHY, Dennis Winston, age 79, of Centerville, OH, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. Dennis was born in Dayton, OH in 1941 to Robert and Mildred (Chapin) Murphy. He graduated from Centerville High School and went to Barber College where he continued his passion for not only cutting hair but building lifelong friendships. Dennis was a devoted family man who...
Richard D. "Dick" Risner
Jan 27, 2021
RISNER, Richard D. “Dick”, age 86, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2021 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Dick was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Iva and Espy Risner. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1953 and Wittenberg University in 1957 with degrees in business and coaching. While at Wittenberg, he was a member of...
Marion E. Schaefer
Jan 24, 2021
SCHAEFER, Marion E, age 86, died January 24, 2021. In death, she is reunited with her beloved husband of 44 years, David, and their cherished son Jeffrey. Marion will be fondly remembered by friends as a quiet, fiercely intelligent woman who met life’s challenges with great grace. She was warm, lovely, and brimming with gratitude; her smile was a privilege...
Linda Jean Whelan
Jan 22, 2021
WHELAN, Linda Jean (nee McManus), age 74, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away at home Friday, January 22, 2021. Linda was born May 13, 1946 to Michael and Jeanetta (Smith) McManus. A graduate of Stebbins High School in 1964, she retired from the Office of Clerk of Courts of Montgomery County. Linda was involved in her community, belonging to VFW Post...
Karen Marie York
Jan 22, 2021
YORK, Karen Marie, age 69, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. Karen was born August 9, 1951 to Cecil and Nancy (Patterson) York. A graduate of Fairmont West in 1969, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal Communications from Ohio University, and her Master’s degree from the University of Dayton in public speaking. Karen taught interpersonal communications at...
James Richard "Jim" Taylor
Jan 22, 2021
TAYLOR, James Richard “Jim”, age 100, formerly of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, passed away Friday, January 22nd, 2021. J. Richard or “JR” as he also was known by some was born in Whittier, California on May 18, 1920. It is with heavy hearts that the family members say goodbye to our father, friend, and guide. The only child of James Taylor and...
Ruth Mae Dolle
Jan 22, 2021
DOLLE, Ruth Mae, age 99, formerly of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, January 22, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. A special “Thank You” to the nurses, doctors, and chaplain who cared for Ruth while at Hospice. Also, a very special “Thank You” to the caregivers and office personnel of the Golden Heart Senior Care for the loving care you...
India Clark Pugel
Jan 22, 2021
PUGEL, India Clark, age 66, of Beavercreek, passed away at her home January 22, 2021. India was the daughter of the late F.E. and Betty Jane Thompson, and a 1972 graduate of Miami Trace High School. She absolutely loved her dad and he worshiped her. India had a love for horses, dogs, cats, and anything Disney. She had numerous friends,...
Jerry Tate Dryden
Jan 20, 2021
Jerry Tate Dryden LTC (ret) 85, died Wednesday, January 20, at his home in Kettering. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy (Nolte); daughters Ellen (Greg) Earp of Grove City, OH; Julie (Jeff) Carbery of Dallas,TX; Marilyn (Mark) Hunter of Lebanon, OH; a son, John, of Cincinnati; and grandchildren Susan Earp; Andrew, Catherine, and Carly Carbery; Tatum...
Anita Jane Brock
Jan 20, 2021
BROCK, Anita Jane (Langley), 89, of Kettering, formerly of Harriman TN, passed away on January 20, 2021. She was born on August 15, 1931, in Harriman, to Leonard and Georgie (Davis) Langley. She worked for the Wartburg Phone Company and then Schubert Funeral Home prior to marrying William Garland Brock of Wartburg TN in 1951. The couple moved to Ft....
William L. "Bill" Crofts
Jan 20, 2021
CROFTS, William L. “Bill”, age 73, of Springboro, OH, formerly of, Lowell, MA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Bill was born on July 16, 1947 to the late Clyde and Margaret (Wilkins) Crofts in Beverly, MA. After graduating high school, Bill immediately enlisted with the United States Army, and proudly served his country...
Robert Stone "Bob" Neff
Jan 18, 2021
NEFF, Robert Stone (Bob) of Kettering, Ohio went from labor to rest on 1/18/2021. A native Daytonian, born at Miami Valley Hospital, he attended E. J Brown Grade School, Fairview High School – class of 1949, Ohio Wesleyan University - class of 1953, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and the 1975 inaugural class of...
Robert D. Kinzig
Jan 18, 2021
KINZIG, Robert D. “Bob”, age 78, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born on March 10, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert C. and Mildred (Huelsman) Kinzig. Bob attended Holy Angels, Chaminade, and the University of Dayton. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served his country in the United States Air...
Rawlyn Royal Ross
Jan 18, 2021
ROSS, Rawlyn Royal, from Catlin, Ill., was ushered into the presence of Jesus at age 89 on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born March 30, 1931, to the late Lilbert and Bernice (Fitzimmons) Ross of Catlin. He went to Catlin Grade School and High School, where he graduated in 1950. He was a faithful member of Catlin Church of...
Harry Gerard Grieselhuber
Jan 18, 2021
GRIESELHUBER, Harry Gerard, age 86, of Dayton/Centerville passed away on Monday January 18th 2021. Harry was born August 5th 1934 in Camden, NJ. He is proceeded in death by his parents; beloved wife Carol, and his son Bill Grieselhuber. He is survived by son Harry G. Grieselhuber Jr (Jerry) and his wife Rhonda, daughter Karen M. Mackay and her husband...
Stephen F. Neuhauser
Jan 17, 2021
NEUHAUSER, Stephen Franklin, age 67, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. Stephen was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 13, 1954 to the late Phillipp and Mary (Rose) Neuhauser. He worked at Reynolds and Reynolds for over 25 years and afterwards, he went to work at Lowes where he retired. Stephen was crafty, funny, and always...
Doris Jividen
Jan 17, 2021
JIVIDEN, Doris, age 89, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Doris was born to the late Luis and Grace (Bernal) Garcia in Bogota, Columbia on May 29, 1931. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Dr. Glenn J. Jividen, Sr., D.D.S.; brother, Henry; sister, Rose. Doris is survived by her children,...
Jeffrey Thomas Weller
Jan 16, 2021
Jeffrey “Jeff” Thomas Weller, age 49, of Centerville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 after a prolonged battle with Multiple Sclerosis and Central Cord Syndrome. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1989 and attended University of Dayton where he studied Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics, and Wright State University for Computer Science. Through his work at Valeo Automotive...
Joshua Brandon Leasure
Jan 16, 2021
LEASURE, Joshua Brandon, age 20, of Oakwood, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Camp Pendleton, CA. Josh was born on June 17, 2000 in Kettering, OH. He graduated from Oakwood High School in 2019 and was a Lance Corporal in the US Marine Corp, Motor Tech Division. Josh loved spending time with family and friends and lived...
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