Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
James Woodrow "Jim" Kirkman, Jr.
Jun 7, 2020
KIRKMAN, James (Jim) Woodrow Jr. 65 of Centerville, OH went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Jim was born October 19, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Esther (Black) Kirkman and niece, Victoria Long. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandpa and pepaw....
Robert Edwin "Ed" Wind, Jr.
Jun 6, 2020
WIND, Robert Edwin “Ed”, Jr., age 65, of Oakwood, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Ed was born to Robert, Sr. and Gloria (King) Wind in Dayton, OH on May 30, 1955. He graduated from Oakwood High School in 1973 and Stetson University in 1977. Ed worked for Oberer Development and enjoyed playing golf. He was preceded in death...
Steven Ray Gray
Jun 4, 2020
Gray, Steven Ray, age 58, of Dayton, OH, passed away at Sycamore Hospital on Thursday, June 4, 2020 after a brief illness. Steve graduated from Stebbins High School Class of 1981, and was a pitcher for the Stebbins Indians. Steve retired from Miami Twp Police Department after 13 years of service. Steve continued on to work at Grandview Hospital for...
Larry Neil Conley
Jun 4, 2020
CONLEY, Larry Neil, age 84, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. Larry was born April 20, 1936 in Burdine, KY to Edgar and Odie (Dotson) Conley. A graduate of the University of Akron in 1959, he went on to have a diverse career path. Larry worked at GMAC for 20 years. He and his wife Judy owned and operated the...
William Edward "Bill" Rickert
Jun 3, 2020
RICKERT, Bill E., age 73 of Bellbrook, passed peacefully on June 3, 2020 and is now with the Lord. Bill was born February 17, 1947 in San Mateo, CA to the late Englebert and Phyllis (Sasse) Rickert. After graduating from Homewood Flossmoor high school in Chicago, Bill went on to earn his Undergraduate degree at Illinois Wesleyan University and Graduate...
Roberta Jean Gramann
Jun 3, 2020
GRAMANN (nee Lewis), Roberta Jean "Bobbi" (formerly Bobbi Ball) Bobbi left her body and was present with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. She was at her beloved condo in Vero Beach with her family by her side after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 78. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years,...
Robert "Bob" Elton Macdonald
Jun 3, 2020
MacDONALD, Robert (Bob) Elton, 83, died on June 3, 2020 at Sycamore Glen of Miamisburg. Son of Elton Forbes MacDonald and Ruth MacDonald, raised in Grosse Pointe and Harbor Springs Michigan, Bob was an avid and accomplished sailor-often racing on the Great Lakes. During his early life, Bob traveled extensively. He was a survivor of the 1956 sinking of the...
Louise Marcette Toops
Jun 2, 2020
TOOPS, Louise Marcette (Willemse), age 79, of Springfield, formerly of Kettering, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Louise was born on September 30, 1940 in Grass Valley, CA to the late Everette and Kathleen (Feugarde) Robinson. Louise loved square dancing. She enjoyed working with special needs adults and taught swimming for many years. Louise was predeceased by her...
Sharon Lousina Niekamp
May 31, 2020
NIEKAMP, Sharon Lousina, age 78, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. Sharon was born June 8, 1941 in Cedar Falls, IA, to the late Arthur and Shirley (Snyder) Ruthstrom. She attended the University of Northern Iowa to begin her long and successful career in education. She earned her Masters in Library Science from the University of Michigan and...
Catherine Margaret "Cathy" Comstock
May 30, 2020
COMSTOCK, Catherine Margaret “Cathy”, age 58, of Piqua, OH, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was born to the late Francis and Joann (Roberts) Relf in Columbus, OH on February 3, 1962. In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her brother, Kevin Relf; and sister, Linda Brady (Relf). Cathy was a 1980 Graduate of...
Walter Karl Howat
May 29, 2020
HOWAT, Walter Karl, age 86 of Collingswood, New Jersey, passed away May 29, 2020. Walter was born February 26, 1934. He was a gifted artist as well as a published writer and poet. Walter is survived by his loving wife of ten years, Christy. In the care of Routsong Funeral Home.
Carol Ann Sagasser
May 29, 2020
SAGASSER, Carol A. Age 82, of Dayton, passed away on Friday May 29, 2020. Carol was born on March 13, 1938 in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis J. Monnin, and her parents, Walter and Thelma Fecher. She was survived by her husband, Herman Sagasser, children, Paul (Brenda) Sagasser, Ron (Jacque) Sagasser, Carl (Kimberly) Sagasser...
John David Nealon
May 28, 2020
NEALON, John, age 88, of Kettering, passed away in his home on May 28, 2020. John was born in Dayton, OH on October 23, 1931. He was a wonderful and devoted, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. John was a Principal and teacher in the Dayton Public School system for over 35 years. He was active with the NCAA Football Referee...
Maryann Frances Letizia
May 27, 2020
LETIZIA, Maryann Frances, age 86, of Miamisburg, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Maryann was born in Johnstown, PA on April 20, 1934. She was the daughter of Louis and Josephine Bosser (Deceased). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald J. Letizia; and brother, Louis Bosser of Oakmont, PA. She was a devoted and caring...
Donald Freeman Yearwood
May 27, 2020
YEARWOOD, Donald Freeman, was born December 14, 1951 in Fayetteville, TN to Betty Scott and Donald F. Yearwood, Sr. He spent the last 43 years living and working in Dayton alongside his loving partner, Vicki Wedworth. After a sudden illness Don went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2020. He is survived by Vicki and his two...
F. Delores Koehler
May 25, 2020
KOEHLER, F. Delores, age 85, of Centerville, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Delores was born to the late Ernest and Chloe (Turner) Rife in Dayton, OH on July 17, 1934. She was a 1952 graduate of Maddison High School and member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Delores worked as a secretary for State Farm Insurance until her...
Kathleen M. Lewis
May 24, 2020
LEWIS, Kathleen Marie (Bulman), age 55, of Springboro, died Sunday, May 24, 2020. She was born on March 25th, 1965 in Akron, OH to Cornelius and Mildred (Legner) Bulman. Kathy was a recreational therapist, and was an avid cyclist, outdoors person, creative chef, and doting wife and mother. Kathy attended Kent State University, earning a degree in recreational therapy. Kathy...
Michael K. Fryman
May 18, 2020
FRYMAN, Michael K., USN Retired, age 72, of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home. Michael was a member of F.&A.M. Millennium Masonic Lodge #779 where he loved to help on the stage crew. He is survived by his sister, Penny (Alex) Creona; brother, John (Janet) Fryman; nephews, Anthony (Kim) Creona, Alex Brian (Jeong) Creona and Jonathan...
Noelle Walker Gifreda
May 17, 2020
GIFREDA, Noëlle Walker, age 80, of Dayton, formerly Columbus, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Noelle was born on December 25, 1939 to John and Mary (MacQuarrie) Walker in East Chicago, IL. She held degrees from Hanover College and Baldwin Wallace College. Noelle was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church and longtime member at Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church. Music...
Sandra L. Conklin
May 16, 2020
CONKLIN, Sandra L., (Sanders), age 82, of Miamisburg, OH, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by her children. She was born September 29, 1937 in Springfield, OH to the late Harold and Evelyn (Benson) Sanders. “Sandy” was a 1955 Graduate of Springfield High School. Right after, she worked for Guarantee Mutual Insurance Company. She retired...