Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Don B. Sullenger

Don B. Sullenger

Dec 28, 2020

SULLENGER, Don Bruce, age 91, of Centerville, OH passed away from complications of chronic kidney disease on Monday, December 28, 2020. Don was born February 8, 1929 in Richmond, Missouri to the late Arthur D. and Clara B. (Mason) Sullenger. He graduated from Richmond High School as valedictorian and started college at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri where he heard...

Mary Wilshire Mead

Mary Wilshire Mead

Dec 27, 2020

MEAD, Mary Wilshire, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 27, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio on Wingmead Farm which was her home for the past 70 years. Born in Dayton on November 22, 1928 to Alice Whittaker Wilshire and Van Ham Wilshire, Mary was raised in Dayton where she attended The Harmon School and Oakwood High School....

Barbara Ann Louise Ashbrook

Barbara Ann Louise Ashbrook

Dec 26, 2020

ASHBROOK, Barbara Ann Louise, age 82, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. Barbara was born April 22, 1938 to Eldron and Florence (Miller) Roehm. She graduated from Stivers High School in 1956, where she was a member of the Honor Society. Barbara was a member of the Rainbow Girls, and later became a member of The Eastern Star....

A. Michael "Mike" Couch

A. Michael "Mike" Couch

Dec 26, 2020

COUCH, Alan Michael, “Mike”, age 63, formerly of Springboro passed away unexpectedly from COVID-19 complications on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Mike was born on May 8, 1957 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, OH to Rocky Couch and Doris Smith. He attended Oakwood High School and served four years in the U.S. Army. Mike’s center was his family. He was...

William Dean Walther

William Dean Walther

Dec 26, 2020

WALTHER, William Dean, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away December 26, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio, at the age of ninety-four. He was born on December 4, 1926, the tenth of twelve children born to George Walther, Sr. and Katie Nicholas Walther. William was predeceased by Anne S. Westby and William D. Walther, Jr., children by his first wife, Jean Shuey. He...

Marjorie Kay Devilbiss

Marjorie Kay Devilbiss

Dec 25, 2020

DEVILBISS, Marjorie Kay, age 73, of Kettering, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. Marjorie was born March 3, 1947 in Tina, Missouri to Paul and Lucile (Colton) Dinsmore. A 1965 graduate of Brookville High School, she received her Associates Degree in 1967 from Sinclair Community College. Marjorie was employed at Kettering City Schools as a secretary. She was a member...

Stephen "Steve" Suchy

Stephen "Steve" Suchy

Dec 21, 2020

SUCHY, Stephen (Steve), age 99, of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 21, 2020 of natural causes. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Vera (Sherwood); his children, Steven (Phyllis) Suchy, Edward Suchy, Anita (Eric) Sepp, Julia (Bret) Turley; his grandchildren Eric, Krista, Jonathan, Lauren, Garrett, and Elizabeth; his great-grandchild Syndi Ray; and many nieces and nephews....

Kevin Harry

Kevin Harry

Dec 21, 2020

HARRY, Kevin, age 68, of Beavercreek, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. Kevin was born on May 3, 1952, to the late Eldon and Kathleen Harry, in Dayton, OH. Throughout his life Kevin was known as a very hard worker, even starting his first company, Kevin’s Custom Accessories, when he was just 17 years old. He was a talented...

Ronald Brunner

Ronald Brunner

Dec 20, 2020

BRUNNER, Ronald, age 85, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. Ronald is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Brunner; his parents, Charles and Lillian Brunner; and brother, Lawrence Brunner. He was a long time member of Dayton Motor Boat Racing Association. Ronald was a driver, owner, and inspector in hydroplane racing. Survived by his 5 daughters,...

Russell Stratton "Russ" Hoff, Jr.

Russell Stratton "Russ" Hoff, Jr.

Dec 19, 2020

HOFF, Russell Stratton Jr, “Russ,” age 96, slipped the bonds of Earth on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born on May 19, 1924, in Schenectady, New York, Russ spent much of his childhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, where his father worked at WLWT during the early days of television. Russ graduated from Hughes High School in 1942. A proud World War II...

James L. Roddy

James L. Roddy

Dec 18, 2020

RODDY, James L., age 84, of Centerville, Ohio passed away peacefully with his wife and children at his side on Friday, December 18, 2020. James was born on April 13, 1936 in Caryville, TN to the late Frank and Maggie (Nash) Roddy. He graduated from Jacksboro High School in Jacksboro, TN where he played football, basketball and ran track. James...

Werner Gudella

Werner Gudella

Dec 18, 2020

GUDELLA, Werner, age 89, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at home. Werner was born November 19, 1931 in East Germany to Otto and Berta (Grabowski) Gudella. He was a member of Beavercreek Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Werner volunteered for community services at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Punta Gorda, FL. He worked as a nursing home administrator, retiring...

Meredith Anne Johansen

Meredith Anne Johansen

Dec 17, 2020

On Wednesday, December 17, 2020, Meredith Anne Johansen, loving mother of Alex, passed away at the age of 47. Meredith was born on October 9, 1973 to Bruce and Wanda (Byrd) Foster. A graduate of Sylvania Northview High School, she attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. She was married to Mark Johansen in Toledo, Ohio and together they reared their...

Douglas Frank Koch

Douglas Frank Koch

Dec 17, 2020

KOCH, Douglas Frank, our beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, December 17th, 2020 surrounded by family. Douglas was born January 15th, 1946 in Dayton, OH to Frank and Stella Koch. As a child he loved fishing, skating, and technology. For his academic prowess he received a scholarship to study at MIT before being drafted into...

Christopher Clark "Chris" Wallace

Christopher Clark "Chris" Wallace

Dec 15, 2020

WALLACE, Christopher Clark “Chris”, 60, of Oakwood, passed away on December 15, 2020. Chris had a wide circle of family and friends and will be greatly missed. Chris loved his family, his friends and coworkers, and his community. He enjoyed traveling to West Virginia and the Outer Banks. He is survived by his son Christopher Benjamin “Ben” Wallace, former spouse...

Martha Newman

Martha Newman

Dec 14, 2020

NEWMAN, Martha A. (Becker), age 83, of Kettering passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, from Covid-19. She was the oldest of eight children and attended St. Anthony parish and grade school. Martha was a 1955 graduate of Julienne High School. She proudly received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics in 1985 from the University of Dayton, going...

Keith Trimble

Keith Trimble

Dec 12, 2020

Byron Keith Trimble, but to all who knew him he was just Keith, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 peacefully in his home in Beavercreek, Ohio after a three year battle with cancer. He was 61 years old. He was a graduate of Beavercreek High School, Class of 1976. He received a BS degree in Marketing from Wright State University...

Harrison E. "Gene" Mcquinn

Harrison E. "Gene" Mcquinn

Dec 11, 2020

McQUINN, Harrison Eugene “Gene”, age 86, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. Gene was born on July 17, 1934 in Dayton, OH to the late William H. and Blanche (Sorrell) McQuinn. Gene graduated from Gratis High School in Gratis, Ohio, attended Ashland College and served in the US ARMY, 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, NC. Gene...

Thomas Dale "Tom" Tudor

Thomas Dale "Tom" Tudor

Dec 11, 2020

TUDOR, Thomas Dale “Tom”, age 70, of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. Tom was born in Cincinnati, OH and a graduate of William Mason High School in Mason, OH where he lived many years of his life. He went on to take college classes at The University of Cincinnati while working full-time before ultimately completing his undergraduate degree...

David Allen Smith Msg (U.S. Army Ret)

David Allen Smith Msg (U.S. Army Ret)

Dec 11, 2020

SMITH, David Allen MSG (U.S. Army, Ret), age 75, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. David was born on February 4, 1945 to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Frobes) Smith in Newport News, VA. He attended Virginia Tech and later received his Bachelor’s Degree. As one of the last of the cold war warriors, David dedicated his...