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Paula Kalaman Obituary
Paula Joan Kalaman, age 82, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025. Paula was born and raised in Kettering. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. Following the tragic death of her son, Officer John P. Kalaman of the Centerville Police she became a determined activist. She founded an annual blood drive that has produced over 4000 life saving units of blood. She successfully lobbied the Ohio Legislature to make the "Move Over, Slow Down" a law that is followed whenever emergency lights are seen on the roadway. Paula is survived by her husband of 60 years, John A. Kalaman Jr; son and daughter-in-law, Robert S. and Ronda (nee Furlong) Kalaman; grandsons, Ryan A. Kalaman, Robert A. (Sophie) Kalaman, and Richard A. Kalaman; great grandchildren, Rose and Max; sisters, Nancy (Raymond) Mathieu and Suzanne (Larry) Perry. In addition to her son, she was preceded in death by her parents, Paul E. and Mary Louise Geske, sister and brother-in-law, Colleen and Roger Whittaker, and by her brother, Paul M. Geske. Visitation will be Monday, December 15th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at PARKVIEW CHURCH of the NAZARENE, 4701 Far Hills Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 16th at 10:30 am at CHURCH of the INCARNATION, 55 Williamsburg Lane in Centerville. Burial will be in David's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to: www.Tobiasfuneralhome.com
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Army vet out of Ft. Bragg N. C.
December 12, 2025
Condolences!
Sher Patrick
December 11, 2025
Heroic. Paula and John have been heroic not letting the tragedy of losing young John in the line of duty stop them from making a difference, a huge life-saving difference, in our community. The John P. Kalaman Memorial Blood Drive was always a highlight of my year when I was working at the blood center. I got to know Paula between serving juice and cookies and setting her up with media interviews. She was always gracious even when tired. Young John would have been so proud of his mom and dad, to see how they helped save lives after he lost his own. Now mother and son can rest together with our Heavenly Father, two lives well-lived. I'm so sad she has passed. Rest in peace Paula. Prayers for peace and comfort to John and family.
Mike and Janet Hild
December 10, 2025
Paula was a great lady and friend to all that knew her. May God´s Holy Spirit comfort John, the family and friends. She was a wonderful supporter of Law Enforcement and the Centerville community. She wil be missed by all that knew her.
Scott and Cheryl Henson
December 10, 2025
What a wonderful person. She will be sorely missed! Sending prayers and healing thoughts to you and your family.
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