Obituaries

Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas

Sally Ann Siefer

Sally Ann Siefer

May 16, 2019

SIEFER, Sally (Speelman), age 72, of Beavercreek. Our sweet Sally passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was born to Norma and George Speelman on October 17, 1946. A surprise birth came 12 minutes later with the birth of her twin and soul mate, Merry. Sally graduated from West Carrollton High School class of 1964. She was a...

Robert Alan Heintz

Robert Alan Heintz

May 13, 2019

HEINTZ, Robert Alan, age 84, of Centerville, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. Robert was born on January 18, 1935 in Detroit, MI and was adopted by Alfred and Grace (Horlacher) Heintz. He proudly served 32 years in the U.S. Air Force, 16 of those years as a recruiter. Robert worked in sales at White Allen Honda for 20...

Jimmy Holloway

Jimmy Holloway

May 11, 2019

HOLLOWAY, Jimmy “Cornbread”, age 87, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2019. He was born in Crossville, TN and moved to the Dayton area in 1955. Jimmy began driving trucks when he was only 14 and continued until he retired. He loved the “road” and was a proud member of the Teamsters Union. He also served in the...

Charlotte Elizabeth Feldmaier

Charlotte Elizabeth Feldmaier

May 9, 2019

FELDMAIER, Charlotte Elizabeth “Betty,” age 96, died Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Bethany Lutheran Village. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Clara C. (Knecht) Hawke, and her loving husband of 49 years, Harold R. Feldmaier. Survivors include her sons David of Centerville and Scott of The Villages, Florida, nephews Steven, Bob and Doug Feldmaier, Paul and...

Rosemary L. Lewis

Rosemary L. Lewis

May 8, 2019

LEWIS, Rosemary Louise, age 83, of Miami Township, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She was born on February 23, 1936 in Hazel Park, MI to Charles and Louise (Berger) Chinn. Rosemary attended St. Rita High School in Detroit. After graduating from Nazareth College division of nursing in 1957 she became a registered nurse holding positions in Kalamazoo, MI, Altoona, PA...

William Andrew Smith

William Andrew Smith

May 8, 2019

SMITH, William Andrew, age 64, of Waynesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. William was born March 9, 1955 in Bronx, NY to William and Barbara (Vogt) Smith. Bill spent his formative years in Champaign, IL making lifelong friends. He led the sporting goods industry for 30 years; 26 years spent at Huffy, where his last station was CEO...

Marilyn G. Ferdelman

Marilyn G. Ferdelman

May 8, 2019

FERDELMAN, Marilyn (Gross) Age 80, of Kettering passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Marilyn was born on February 24, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio, to Donald and Susan (Frawley) Gross. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1957 and married the love of her life, Tom...

Janet M. Habash

Janet M. Habash

May 7, 2019

HABASH, Janet M., age 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Janet was a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a very loving and religious individual who always led her family in the right direction. Janet is preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Issa Saleem Habash; and her son Saleem Habash. She is survived...

Geraldine May Powell

Geraldine May Powell

May 5, 2019

POWELL, Geraldine M. (Dale), age 86, of Centerville, OH, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. Geraldine was born on February 11, 1933 in Brookville, OH to George and Ella (Sampson) Dale. She attended Brookville and Germantown schools and Sinclair Community College. Geraldine was a licensed Real Estate Agent with Rutherford Real Estate and retired from...

Richard Howard Baumann

Richard Howard Baumann

May 4, 2019

BAUMANN, Richard Howard (Dick, The Director), age 88, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Dick was born on June 8, 1930 in Niagra Falls, NY to Howard and Helen (Chapman) Baumann. Dick was a graduate of the Army ROTC Program at Clarkson University and served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. After his service Dick went...

Mary Bromage Topper

Mary Bromage Topper

May 2, 2019

Topper, Mary Bromage, 88, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Stuart, FL, died on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Mary was born March 20, 1931 in Detroit, MI, and spent her childhood years in Hinsdale, IL. A devout Catholic, she graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1949 and Brown University in 1953. She was an accomplished seamstress and also enjoyed knitting,...

Richard William "Dick" Leist

Richard William "Dick" Leist

Apr 30, 2019

LEIST, Richard “Dick”, age 85, passed away April 30, 2019. Dick was born on November 17, 1933 to Edward W. & Estella M. (York) Leist in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and the University of Dayton. Dick served as a medic in the U. S. Army post Korean War, stationed in California and Germany. He worked in...

Wilma Louise Back

Wilma Louise Back

Apr 29, 2019

BACK, Wilma Louise (Shively), age 98, previously of Oakwood, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. Wilma was born to John H. Shively and Dorothy (Elise Gerstner) on May 10, 1920 in Dayton, OH. She graduated from Steele High School in 1938. She graduated from Denison University in 1942 where she was on the Fencing Team and a sorority member...

Janet N.  Thatcher

Janet N. Thatcher

Apr 26, 2019

THATCHER, Janet N., age 79, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. Janet was born on May 7, 1939 to the late George and Margaret Duncan, in Isle of Arran, Scotland. She and her family came to America when she was 18 years old but always remained proud of her Scottish heritage. Janet worked for the city of...

Frank M. Manzo

Frank M. Manzo

Apr 22, 2019

MANZO, Frank M., age 50, of Kettering, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 22, 2019. Frank was born on July 5, 1968 in Dayton, OH to Michael and Juanita (Vancil) Manzo. He graduated from Kettering Fairmont High School. Frank worked as a heavy machine operator for many years. He was a loving son, brother, and friend...

Robert Joseph Broderick

Robert Joseph Broderick

Apr 21, 2019

BRODERICK, Robert Joseph “Bob”, age 79, of Washington Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Bob was born to the late Eugene P. and Albina (Sue) (nee DeMartino) Broderick on December 10, 1939 in Troy, NY. He graduated from Lansingburgh High School in Troy, NY, and received a B.S. degree from the Ohio State University. He taught high school...

Beverly Jo "Bevyjo" Parker

Beverly Jo "Bevyjo" Parker

Apr 20, 2019

PARKER (Jones), Beverly Jo was born on September 24, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana and passed away on April 20, 2019 in Centerville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Wilburn E. & Jo Katherine H. (Pringle) Jones as well as her former husband Terry R. Parker. BevyJo is survived by her sons, Jason T. Parker (Laura R. Humphrey)...

Mary Lou Adair

Mary Lou Adair

Apr 19, 2019

ADAIR, Mary Lou (Overhuls), age 96, of Xenia passed away peacefully at home, Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born in Norwalk, Ohio, attended Denison University and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science from the College of Nursing and Health at University of Cincinnati. She moved to Xenia, Ohio in 1950 with her first husband, Dr. Richard Kelly. In 1964,...

Brianna Salo

Brianna Salo

Apr 19, 2019

Brianna Ashley Salo, age 19, of Centerville, OH, lost her fight with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) on Friday, April 19th, 2019. Brianna graduated with honors from Ohio Virtual Academy where she received an award for Excellence in Technology. She was a sophomore at the University of Florida, majoring in the computer science program online. Brianna made the Dean’s list every...

Mary Blanche Kaylor-Robbins

Mary Blanche Kaylor-Robbins

Apr 17, 2019

Kaylor-Robbins, Mary Blanche, 93, of Show Low, AZ, formerly of Vandalia, OH passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019. She was born in Sciotoville (Portsmouth), OH on June 1, 1925 to the late Thomas J. and Flora Ferguson. Mary was a talented seamstress and painted landscape portraits as a hobby. She was a loving mother of four and loyal friend of...