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Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Roger Stephen Zappe
Mar 6, 2025
ZAPPE, Roger Stephen, age 80, of Kettering, Ohio passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on March 6, 2025. Roger was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 22, 1944 to Stephen Zappe and Josephine (Haren) Zappe. Roger retired from Clifford Paper after having excelled for 50 years as a sales representative in the book publishing paper industry. He gained the...
Gary Lee Hansen
Apr 6, 2025
HANSEN, Gary Lee, age 71, of Centerville, OH, formerly of Detroit, MI, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Gary was born on January 28, 1954, in Detroit, MI, to the late Buzz and Mary Hansen. He grew up in the Detroit area and while attending Redford Union High School (Class of ‘71) met his future wife, Nancy, while participating in...
Grover Michael Greene
Apr 5, 2025
GREENE, Grover Michael, age 82, passed away peacefully April 5, 2025. He was born January 31, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio; the son of the late Col. (Ret.) Grover and Betty (Martin) Greene. Along with his parents, Mike is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lynda Lee (West) Greene; brother, Jim Greene; sister, Mary Jo Greene; and daughter-in-law, Tricia Greene....
Karen Lucas Moulton
Apr 5, 2025
MOULTON, Karen Lucas age 57, of Oakwood, Ohio passed away on April 5, 2025, in Dayton Ohio. She was born on April 29, 1967 in Fairfield, California; grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and lived on Air Force Bases all across the United States. Karen’s journey was marked by Christian faithfulness. Her giftedness with young children blossomed as a teenage babysitter....
Christopher Bertolo
Apr 4, 2025
BERTOLO, Christopher “Chris”, age 59, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, April 4th, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bertolo and mother, Pauline Bertolo. Chris is survived by his loving partner, Rebeka Cloyd; children, Phillip (Helen) and Emily; and a beloved granddaughter, Nova Rose. He is also survived by his brothers, Steve and Mark (Sue); sister,...
Robert Gantt
Apr 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Lee Gantt, who departed this life on April 4, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on November 22, 1935, Robert lived a full and vibrant life, touched by the love of family and friends. He resided in Dayton, Ohio, but his roots ran deep in Vandalia, where...
Sue E. Sanders
Apr 4, 2025
Sue E. Sanders, age 66, of Kettering passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 in her home. She was born August 29, 1958 to the late James and Callie (Damron) Rehrig.
Sue is survived by her husband of 47 years, Benjamin (Ben) Sanders whom she married on October 14, 1978 at Faith Church in Kettering; son Matthew and Jessica Sanders of...
Mary K. Vandam
Apr 4, 2025
VANDAM, Mary K., age 91, of Kettering, passed away peacefully April 4, 2025. She was born February 18, 1934 in Portsmouth, Ohio; the daughter of the late Dewey Harvey, Sr. and Leona (Sissler) Harvey. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Vandam; daughter, Debra Sue Cassidy; brothers, Dewey Harvey, Jr., William Harvey, and...
Rose Mary Ahern Schindler
Apr 3, 2025
SCHINDLER, Rose Mary Ahern, age 97, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Rose Mary was born on October 19, 1927, to the late James and Valeria Ahern, in Urbana, OH. She grew up in Urbana and graduated from St. Mary’s School, before starting work at Wright-Patterson AFB. During her time at...
Monte Sahlin
Apr 2, 2025
Monte Sahlin, age 76, passed away peacefully in Kettering, Ohio, on April 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a husband, father, grandfather, pastor, leader, mentor, and author. Monte was born May 17, 1948, in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Monte is survived by his wife Gretchen (Ridenour), his three daughters, Stephanie Sahlin Jackson, Melissa Sahlin, and Najwa (Todd) Jones, and...
Barbara Jack Metcalf
Apr 2, 2025
Metcalf, Barbara Jack age 90, of Washington Township, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1934, to the late Raymond and Juanita Mitchell, in Glen Rose, TX. Barb started her formal education in a one-room schoolhouse, eventually graduating from Glen Rose High School in May 1953 where she...
Kenneth F. Franklund
Apr 1, 2025
FRANKLUND, Kenneth F., 93, passed away on April 1, 2025. Ken was born on November 19, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri and was the eldest child of Kenneth and Lillian Frankenstein.
After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Valparaiso University, he enjoyed a fulfilling career with General Electric, retiring in 1992.
Ken was very devoted to his family and had...
Richard "Dick" L. Snow
Apr 1, 2025
Snow, Richard “Dick” L., age 83, of West Carrollton, passed away April 1, 2025. He was born November 18, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio; the son of the late William and Irene (Johnson) Snow. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Snow. Dick is survived by his lifelong partner, Joan Hawkins; children, Dean (Mary) Snow,...
Beverly Ann Kneisley Walker
Mar 29, 2025
Beverly Ann Kneisley Walker, age 93, passed peacefully with her husband of 73 years and her daughter by her side on Saturday March 29, 2025. She was born January 14, 1932 in Hillsboro, Ohio; the daughter of the late Harry and Bess Loretta (McNeil) Kneisley. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Harry R. (Geraldine)...
Kathleen Jean Molnar
Mar 27, 2025
MOLNAR, Kathleen Jean, age 68, of Kettering, passed away on March 27, 2025. Kathy was born on March 12,1957 in Middletown, OH into the home of William and Jean McMahon. She graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Applied Science from Miami University and MBA from Wright State University. Kathy was a member of the...
Walter L. Frederick
Mar 25, 2025
Walter L. Frederick, a beloved figure in the lives of many, passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 82 in Dayton, Ohio. Born on March 8, 1943, in Middletown, Walter dedicated over 30 years of his professional life to building management at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where he was known for his unwavering commitment and exemplary work...
Francis "Frank" G. Cser
Mar 25, 2025
Cser, Frank G., age 87, passed away on March 25, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1937. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Bessie Cser; sister, Joan; and first wife, Peggy O’Neill. He is survived by his beloved wife, Norma, of 30 years; three stepsons, Richard, Norman, and William; and several grand and great-grandchildren.
Frank graduated...
Daniel Maurice
Mar 24, 2025
Daniel Maurice of Kettering, OH passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 following a short illness. He was 67.
Dan was a graduate of Alter High School, class of 1975. He was a gifted artist and the largest part of his career was spent producing high quality commercial art , book illustrations and treasured personal artwork for family, friends and acquaintances....
Robert Howard Galbraith
Mar 23, 2025
GALBRAITH, Robert Howard, age 87, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. Bob was born July 11, 1937 in San Antonio, TX to the late Frederick and Margaret (Sneed) Galbraith. He attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA for 2 years where he met his future wife, the former Connie Fuller. After graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelor...
Dianna Lynne Connors
Mar 22, 2025
Dianna Lynne Connors, 77, passed away on 22 March 2025 in Dayton, Ohio. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she grew up in Oshawa, Ontario, and later made her home in both Kalamazoo, Michigan and Lacombe, Alberta — communities she cherished deeply.
Dianna was a brilliant and accomplished woman who excelled as a mother, teacher and therapist. She earned a BA in Psychology...
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