BALAZS, Mary Jane (Horvath) age 84 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Mary Jane was a loving mom,
grandma, great-grandma and great-great grandma. She was a registered nurse for 43 years at Good Samaritan, a member of the
Precious Blood Catholic Church, the Hungarian Maygar Club and the Hungarian "Noodle" Ladies. She is survived by her children
and their spouses: Jack and Maggie Balazs of Dayton, Barbara and favorite son-in-law: Dan Waymire of Englewood, Joe and Diane
Balazs of Tipp City, Mark Balazs and Tina Reck of CA, Steve and Kathy Balazs of TX, brother: Joseph and Betty Horvath of IL,
aunts: Mary Zalla of KY, Goldie Winston of FL, grandchildren: Lori, Katie, Emily, Jerilynn, Julie, Jennie, Heather, Robin,
Mitch, Blake, numerous great grandchildren, one great great-grandson, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded
in death by her husband: John G. Balazs Sr., parents: Joseph and Jennie (Rado) Horvath. The family would like to extend a
special thank you to the staff of Heatherwood at Mercy Siena Woods and Hospice of Dayton. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be said at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008 at the Precious Blood Catholic Church (4961 Salem Ave.) with Father William
O'Donnell as celebrant. Interment will follow the service at Calvary Cemetery in Dayton. The family will receive friends on
Thursday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Kindred Funeral Home and on Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at the church.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Dayton, envelopes will be provided.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kindredfuneralhome.com
Kimberly Belford, 46, owner of Kim's Donuts in Springfield
and Eaton and Kim's Blue Point Restaurant in New Charleston, died on Monday, January 14, 2008.
BRYANT, Mary Ann age 82, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008. She was born December 1, 1925 in Dayton,
the daughter of Ernest & Anna (Burkart) Mains. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 50 years, Kenneth
Bryant. Survivors include her son Ron (Diane) Bryant of Dayton; grandchildren, William (Jennifer) Bryant & Robert (April)
Bryant; and her great grandchildren, Alexander, Elizabeth, & Riley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on
Friday, February 1, 2008 at St. Rita Church, 5401 N. Main St., Dayton, OH with Father Geoffrey Drew as celebrant. Interment
will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Garden, Tipp City. The family will receive friends at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory,
4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH. To send a special online message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com
BUCHER, Thomas A. Sr. 84, of Kettering, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008. He was an independent business man,
owner of the Dairy Bar on Irving Ave., and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 500. Mr. Bucher is survived by his
wife Mary Ann (nee Kessen) Bucher; 3 sons, John (Julie) Bucher, of Strongsville, Bill (Brenda) Bucher, of IL and Thomas Bucher
Jr., of Kettering; 3 sisters, Martha Overwein, of Dayton, Susan Pfeiffer, of MD and Molly Granato, of Miamisburg; 2 brothers,
Charles (Mary) Bucher, of CA and James (Elizabeth) Bucher, of IL; 6 grandchildren, 1 new great-grandchild and numerous nieces
and nephews. A prayer service will be held 10:00 AM on Friday, February 1, 2008 at the Westbrock Funeral Home, 1712 Wayne
Ave., followed by Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Kettering. Burial will follow
at Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Thursday, January 31 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Church Education Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
CARTWRIGHT, Paul T. age 74 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital after a lengthy
illness. He was born August 20, 1933 in Madisonville, KY, son of the late Vernie & Leori (Thomas) Cartwright. Paul was
a retired concrete worker with Price Brothers Concrete. Preceded in death by his wife, Anna L. in 1995, Paul is survived by
1 son, Paul Michael Cartwright; special friend Kathy Yost, who was like a daughter to Paul; 1 brother, Robert Cartwright;
4 sisters, Mary Westerfield, Sarah Kebortz, Helen Daniels and Oneida Tyree; and his special "grandbaby", Brooklyn. Funeral
services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 31 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia
with Rev. Ronald Hajarian officiating. Burial to follow at Poplar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral
home on Wednesday evening from 5-8 pm.
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- 1/30/2008.
CLEARY, David E. 75, passed away at Kettering Medical Center, Jan. 21, 2008 after a long illness. He was preceded
in death by his granddaughter Kim Cleary, his parents David and Lillian and brother Mel. Survived by his children Steve (Gloria)
Cleary, Cathie (Don) Sanders and Joe Cleary. Also survived by his granddaughter Amy (Kevin) Allen, great grandsons Cole and
Cody, and former wife Joy, all of Florida. Also survived by his sister Patt (Jim) Sayer of North Bend, OH and other relatives.
He was a lifelong resident of Dayton, a graduate of Fairview H.S. He served in the Army and was employed many years at NCR.
He donated his body to WSU Medical School. A Mass in his honor will be celebrated at a later date. If desired, donations can
be made to St. Vincent Homeless Shelter in Dayton.
DAVIS, James L. "Jim" age 83, a resident of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008 at his residence. Jim was
born on February 24, 1924 in Bond, KY to the late William Henry and Catherine Mintie (Harris) Davis. In addition to his parents
he is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pearl; 3 sons, Dan (Ginger) Davis,
Glenn Davis (Penny Stackhouse) and Ted (Laura) Davis; 1 daughter, Vicky Warrick; 2 sisters, Della (Jim) West and Wilma Medlock;
5 grandchildren, Amy (Doug) McClelland, George (Patience) Davis, Diana (Steve) Mearriam, Chris Warrick and Dawn Warrick; 4
great-grandchildren, Lauren and Megan Davis, Brad and Blayne McClelland. Jim was a self-employed brick mason. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Navy serving in W.W. II and a member of American Legion Post 165. Graveside services will be held 1 P.M. Friday,
February 1, 2008 at Hillgrove Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 PM on Thursday at the GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE FUNERAL
HOME, Miamisburg. If desired, contributions may be made in Jim's memory to the Heart Fund.
DEAN, Patricia Ann, Age 62 of Kettering, OH, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, Jan. 27, at Hospice
of Dayton. She is survived by her daughters: Sherree and Tina; sons-in law: Mike Emmons and Kerry Jones; grandchildren: Johnathan,
Stephen, Christopher, Amanda, Alicia, and Kailynn; and great-grandchild Rylan. Pat worked for 20+ years at American Honda
where many friendships were formed, and she was a member of Bethany Church of Christ, as well as the Emmaus Community for
years. Caring for her garden and her family gave her the most pleasure. She will be remembered for her involvement with the
'Classics Bible Study', as well as other ministries within the church such as the food ministry and the nursery. A loving
Mom, Maw-Maw, and friend will be missed. A Memorial Service will be held 6:00 PM, Friday, February 1, 2008, at Bethany Church
of Christ, 2755 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, OH. Stew Sheckler officiating. Friends may visit and share with the family during
a light fellowship meal directly following the service at the church. Interment to be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be directed to Hospice of Dayton.
DEVLIN, Daniel Dale 64, of Pleasant Hill, Fri., Jan. 25, 2008. Mass 11 A.M. Wed. Transfiguration Catholic Church, W. Milton
(Hale-Sarver F.H., W.Milton)
FRASER, James R. Age 77, formerly of Dayton, passed away January 24, 2008. James is survived by his son: Robert Fraser;
daughter: Susan Schulte; step daughter Martha Ginter of Dayton.
HALEY, Dr. Michael Robert Jr. age 87, passed away Monday January 28, 2008, at St. Leonard's Center. He was born
in Piqua, OH. on December 22, 1920 to Dr. Michael and Cecilia Haley. He is survived by Doris, his wife of 60 years; his sister
Adele Haley; his son and daughter-in-law Mike and Renee of Dayton and his daughter and son-in-law, Cissy and Craig Pfeiffer
of New York. He also leaves four loving grandchildren, Michael Haley IV, Meg Haley, Austin Pfeiffer and Haley Pfeiffer; and
one great-grandchild, Landon Michael Haley. Dr. Haley attended Chaminade HS (Class of 1938), the University of Dayton and
the University of St. Louis School of Dentistry. He served in the US Navy and during this time he met the love of his life,
Doris Jehl, in Memphis, TN. Dr. Haley practiced family dentistry on North Main Street for over 52 years. He was an avid and
accomplished golfer, recording 5 hole-in-ones. He was active in the Dayton community, serving as President of Dayton Dental
Society and President of the U of D Varsity Club and a member of Miami Valley Golf Club, Agonis Club, Dayton Gym Club and
Kittyhawk Men's Golf Association. Dr. Haley has donated his tired and experienced body to Wright State Medical School for
research. There will be a Memorial Mass celebrating his life at St. Leonard's Main Chapel on Friday, February 1st at 12:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be directed to Hospice of Dayton, recognizing their extraordinary care
and kindness during the recent months. We loved him very much and all will miss him!
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- 1/31/2008.
HARFORD, Richard "Dick" Dennis 67, of Lakeview, died early Tuesday Morning, January 29, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical
Center, Lima, OH. Richard was born on May 5, 1940 in Lakeview to the late Fredrick Morton and Mary Lenore Bond Harford. On
October 21, 1961, he married JoAnna Mae Golliday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta and she survives. He is also survived
by eight Children: Dennis (Penny) Harford, Lakeview, Kevin (Paula) Harford, Bellefontaine, Mark (Jennifer Laing) Harford,
Russells Point, Janelle (Dave) Shoffner, Huntsville, Kim (Henry) Boswell, Huntsville, Julie (Jim) Grider, Huntsville, Mindy
(Scott) King, Marysville, and Malesia (Ben) Roby, Lakeview, twenty Grandchildren: Andrea Fry, Aimee (Steve) Pope, Wes Baker,
Anna Marie, Kaden Harford, Chloe Laing, Holly, Emily Harford, Kyle, Kale, Kelly Shoffner, Morgan, Monica Boswell, Christian,
Michelle, Aubrey Grider, Cameron King, Lillian, Katrina, Halle Roby, and one Great Grandson: Gage Pope, one Brother: Thomas
(Dawon) Harford, Lakeview, two Sisters: Rose Mary (Carl) Wagner, Huntsville, and Debra (Vince) Huff, Tipp City, Ohio, and
several nieces and nephews. He graduated from Stokes Local High School in 1958. He was an Ironworker and was a 50 year member
of Ironworkers Local 290, Dayton, Ohio. Richard was an active member of St. Mary of the Woods Church, Russells Point, a former
Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council, 4378, A charter member of the Indian Lake EMS, a Boy Scout Master in the 1960s
and an Avid Community Recycler. He was a member of the Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department since 1964, including its Fire Chief
from 1978 – 1987. Mass will be conducted by Father Harold W. Kist at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008 at St. Mary
of the Woods Church, Russells Point. Visitation will be held at Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, on Thursday, January 31th
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with prayers being read at 1:45 p.m. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, New Hampshire. Contributions
may be provided to the Lakeview Firemen's Club, and Knights of Columbus. Arrangements are being handled by Shoffstall Funeral
Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at condolences@shoffstallfuneralhome.com
JAROS, Frank Age 72, of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy illness.
He was born May 11, 1935 in Northridge, OH, son of the late Emil & Katie (Pytosh) Jaros. Frank was the Owner & Operator
of Emil's Jewelers in Northridge, he was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Czechoslovakian
Club. Frank is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Ann (Parks) of Tipp City; 1 son, Matt & wife, Telisa Jaros of Union;
1 daughter, Amy & husband, Perry Sayre of Tipp City; 5 grandchildren, Kaleb, Garrett, Catherine, Ryan & Carisa; 3
sisters, Emily Burchfield, Mary Metzger, and Cookie Boocher; 2 brothers, Sonny Jaros and Steve Jaros and numerous other relatives
and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, February 1 at the Morton & Whetstone, 139 S. Dixie Dr.,
Vandalia. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests contributions be made to A Special Wish Foundation for the benefit of Hannah Ludwick or to Hospice of Dayton in Frank's
memory.
JONES, Ralph C. Jr. age 91, of Kettering, passed away on Monday morning, January 28, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital
after a courageous battle with Parkinson's. Our Poppy was a loving, devoted husband, father and grandfather. Ralph was born
in Bishopville, Maryland on August 18, 1916. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Kettering. Ralph was an
architect in the Dayton area for many years with Lorenz & Williams and independently. Survived by his wife, Cleo Jean
(McNutt) Jones; daughters, Sally Keener and Melinda (Christopher) Little; granddaughters, Angela Keener and Molly Keener;
grandson, Ty Little and great granddaughter, Josie McConkey. Ralph was preceded in death by grandson, Jacob Keener and son-in-law,
Daniel Keener. Following a private burial at Hillgrove Cemetery a public memorial service will be held at 2 PM Friday, February
1, 2008 at the Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Rd., Kettering. Rev. John Parent officiating. Friends may call
from 6-8 PM on Thursday at the GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE FUNERAL HOME, 508 E. Linden Ave., Miamisburg. If desired, contributions
may be made in Ralph's memory to the Dayton Peace Museum, 280 W. Monument Ave., Dayton, OH 45402.
KENWORTHY, Forest H. 82 of Brookville, Ohio, died Sunday, January 27, 2008. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Wednesday,
January 30, 2008 - Barnes Funeral Home, 411 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg, Ohio. Visitation Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at the funeral home. Condolences to the family at www.barnesfuneralhome.com
McBRIDE, Thelma A. age 92, of Dayton, passed away Saturday January 19, 2008 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. Thelma
was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, a volunteer for many years at Maria Joseph, member of Catholic Ladies of
Columbia, and a 1934 Graduate of Julianne High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert in 1996; sisters,
Evelyn Humpert & Lucille Glaze; parents, John & Mary Walsh. Thelma is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law,
Richard J. McBride & Catherine "CA" Diltz of Dayton, OH and Donald E. McBride & Jill Tatem of Cleveland Heights, OH;
grandson, Matthew D. McBride; nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends. Prayers 10:00 AM Friday February
1, 2008 at the Marker & Heller Funeral Home, North Main Street Chapel, 1706 North Main Street with Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 AM Friday February 1, 2008 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 545 Odlin Ave. with Father P. Del Staigers, celebrant.
Interment Calvary Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 9AM until time of prayers at 10
AM. If desired memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church or Maria Joseph Living Care Center
in Thelma's memory.
NUSHAWG, Kathryn Jane Age 89, of Burr Ridge , IL , formerly of Centerville , passed away Monday, January 28, 2008
at King-Bruwaert Retirement Home in Burr Ridge , IL. Kathryn was born on May 5, 1918 in Brookville , OH to Marion and Mary
Irene (Smith) Hay. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Don O. Nushawg on July 18, 2004 and her parents.
She is survived by her son, Michael and his wife, Nancy Nushawg of Forest Park, IL; two grandchildren, Anneke and her husband,
Michael Hilvert and Micah Nushawg; two great granddaughters, Magnolia and Azalea Hilvert. Friends may call from 5-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd. Funeral service
10:00 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2008 at the funeral home. Pastor Don Payne officiating. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery ,
Brookville, Ohio. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
OSBORNE, Virginia age 84, of Beavercreek passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at her residence.
Virginia was active at the Charles Lathrem Sr. Center, Hithergreen Fishing Club and she loved to garden. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Glen, in 2000 and her son, Richard, in 1993. Virginia is survived by granddaughter, Cindy (Steve)
Fischer; daughter, Bev (Terry) Huey; grandson, Bryan (Amy) Strasser; 3 granddaughters, Tonya, Tasha and Taime; 2 grandsons,
Tony and Shane; 7 great-grandchildren and special great-grandson, Glen "Ma's Boy;" 2 sisters, 2 brothers and daughter, Lois
(Bob) Manor and special extended family members. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00AM at Routsong Funeral Home,
2100 E Stroop Rd., Kettering with the Rev. Dr. Brooks Heck officiating. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery. Virginia's
family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 4-7:00PM also at the funeral home. Condolences and other remembrances
may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong.com
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departed this life at the age of 62 years, and took his heavenly flight on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Miami Valley
Hospital. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School, class of 1963, a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Air Force,
retired from the United States Postal Service following 29 years of service and also worked for Ohio E-Check for a number
of years. Lewis is preceded in death by his father, Roy D. Pettigrew Sr. and wife, Carrie Sue Pettigrew. He leaves to cherish
his memory; his loving mother, Gladys Pettigrew; (3) sons, Darius (Michelle), Troy of Dayton, OH and Steven of Atlanta, GA;
daughters, Karen Pettigrew and Carla Robertson of Dayton, OH; brother, Roy Jr. of Stone Mt., GA; (4) sisters, Gloria Rutledge,
Beverly Heath, Ethelene Defurr and Yvonne (Sherman) Morefield; (10) grandchildren, (3) great-grandchildren; a lifelong friend,
Ronald Thomas, all of Dayton, OH and a host of special aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral
services 11:00 A.M. THURSDAY, January 31, 2008 at HARRIS MEMORIAL CME CHURCH, 3950 Haney Rd., with Reverend Earl Hudson, officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment will be held at the Dayton National Cemetery. Arrangements
entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave. On line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com
PETTIGREW, Lewis
PIERCE, David L. age 67, of Springboro, OH; died Monday January 28, 2008 at his residence. David was born in Dayton,
OH on January 8, 1941 to William and Virginia (Gochoel) Pierce. He attended West Carrollton High School and enjoyed spending
time with his family and grandchildren. David is survived by his wife of 46 years Linda K. (Coblentz) Pierce; a son David
L. Pierce II and his wife Kelly of Urbana; a daughter Denise L. Swope and her husband Todd of Springboro; 5 grandchildren
MacKenzie, Madison, Camden, Macy, and Ally; a brother William "Bill" G. Pierce and his wife Glenda of Piketon, OH; 2 sisters
Marilyn Bowden and her husband George of Waynesville and Malinda Schroeder of Kettering; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral services are 11am Saturday February 2, 2008 at Anderson Funeral Home 40 N. Main St Springboro, OH with Dr. Suzanne
Allen officiating. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7pm at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions can be made to American Heart Fund or Alzheimer's Foundation. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to sign the family
guest book.
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- 1/31/2008.
QUINN, Jack Edward age 58, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2008. Jack was an employee of Kettering
Memorial Hospital in Kettering. Jack is survived by his wife of 10 years: Kathy (Yancey) Quinn; son and daughter-in-law: Jason
(Annie) Yancey of West Carrollton; grandchildren: Nikayla, Leanna & Jalynne; sister: Patricia Caserta; sisters-in-law:
Melissa (Carl) Enterman of West Carrollton, Glenna (Bill) Neal of Middletown, Sandy Quinn of Dayton; nephew: Scott (Natalie)
Quinn of Dayton; nieces: Chris (Danny) Schwaiger of Dayton, Janine McKee of Hamilton; and numerous other family members and
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Harold G. & Beulah (Stuck) Quinn; and brothers: Harold Quinn Jr. &
James Richard Quinn. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Thursday, January 31at Ellerton Cemetery in Moraine.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. at the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), 3940 Kettering
Blvd., Kettering. The family requests that all attending please dress casual for the visitation and services. To send the
family a message online, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com
RIGGLEMAN, Carl L. Of Naples, FL, formerly of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2008 in Naples, FL.
He was 83 years young. Carl was born in Pendleton County, WV and served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Italy. Carl is survived
by his wife of 60 glorious years, Hazel, his daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ronald Yon, his grandson and wife, Scott and
Jennifer Yon, great-granddaughter McKenzie, brother and sister-in-law Harley and Marva Mongold, sister Annabell Burson, brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law Richard and Stevia Whited, Ed and Dove Whited, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Graveside
service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens (8200 W. National Road) near
New Carlisle, Ohio. The Kindred Funeral Home, Englewood is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family
at www.kindredfuneralhome.com
RILEY, James W. age 84 of Butler Township, passed away January 28, 2008. He was born November 16, 1923 in Dayton,
son of the late Wilson and Christina (Winner) Riley. James was a graduate of Parker Coop High School and served in the US
Army during World War II in Normandy, the Ardennes, Northern France and the Rhineland. He was employed for 42 years at the
Standard Register Company. Mr. Riley is survived by sons, Michael (Melanie), Daniel (Lois), Jerry, Kevin (Kathy); daughters,
Christine (Jeffrey) Bachman and Noreen (Ronald) Hall; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Joan (Rogge); brother, Norman and sister, Carol Ashton. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Friday, February
1, 2008 at Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory, 5555 Philadelphia Dr. at N. Main St., Dayton, Rev. Thomas
Rodriguez officiating. Burial, with Army Graveside Honors, immediately following in Pyrmont Cemetery. The family will receive
visitors 5-8 PM Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm Children's Fund, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414. Online memories and condolences
may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com
Age 81 of Franklin passed away January 28, 2008 at Kettering Hospital. He was born February 24, 1926 in Wolf County, Kentucky
the son of Ambrose and Rosa Rose. He served in the Navy during World War II and retired from Inland Container after 40 years
of service. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Charles; and two sisters, Marie Pierce and Blanche Griffey.
Ben is survived by his loving wife Josephine of 57 years; two daughters Debbie Sprinkles (Ken) of Carlisle and Sharon Jackson
(Jeff) of Germantown; three sisters, Velma Stump, Evelyn Rice, and Virginia Davenport; four grandchildren Larissa Carmack
(Bruce), Tracy Thomas (Mike), Heather Jackson, and Ken Jackson. He is also survived by three great grandchildren, Logan and
Grant Carmack and Madaline Montez. Funeral services will be Friday, February 1, 2008 at 10:00 am at Anderson Funeral Home
(40 North Main Street, Springboro, Ohio) Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 at the funeral home. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com
to share a memory in the family guest book. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stratford Heights Church of God (4419
Nelson Rd, Middletown, OH 45042) ROSE, Ben F.
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- 1/30/2008.
SCHRAN, Allan R. age 85, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at his residence. He is survived by
his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret (Protsman) Schran, of Dayton; his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Brenda Schran,
of Beavercreek; four grandchildren, Erin, Brian, Joey and Dana Schran. He is also survived by a large number of brothers and
a sister. Allan retired from N.C.R. after 35 years of service in both the Paper Division and Micro Electronics Division as
a technician. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, St. Johns Lodge #13 F.&A.M., Scottish Rite, Valley of
Dayton and Antioch Temple where he was active in the Legion of Honor. Allan was also a member of the Dayton Woodcarvers Guild
and an accomplished sketch artist. He was a veteran of WW II where he worked on planes and used his talent as a sketch artist
to design art work on bombers. Funeral services will be held 11 A.M. Thursday, January 31, 2008, at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME
- BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road at Grange Hall Road. Benjamin G. Hardin, Chaplain of Antioch Temple Shrine officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 A.M. until the time of services on Thursday. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the Shrine Childrens Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
SERDAR, Mary Age 93 at rest Friday January 25, 2008 at St. Leonard Health Care Facility Centerville, Ohio. Survived
by her cousin Margaret Jardine of Ottawa, IL., cousins wife, Hazle Serdar of Ottawa, IL. and her son Michael Serdar of Ottawa,
IL. Preceded by her parents Anntonia (Ratkovich) Serdar and Michael "Mame" Serdar grandmothers Johanna Ratkovich all of Joliet,
IL. Mary retired from Defence Electronics Supply Center in 1979 after a long and productive career in civil service and was
a veteran of the U S Navy WWII. Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life, 1211 Plainfield Rd., Joliet, IL. 815-722-0524. www.tezakfuneralhome.com.
Private interment services were held at Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, IL.
SHELEY, Martha Anne (Marty) age 75 of Centerville, passed away Wed. Jan. 23, 2008. Memorial services Saturday, Feb.
9, 2008 at 10:30 AM at Normandy United Methodist Church, 450 W. Alex Bell Rd. Schlientz & Moore Centerville in care of
arrangements.
STAUB, Elizabeth M. age 99 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008. Mrs. Staub was a faithful &
founding member of Queen of Martyrs Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, a sister, Alma Kuntz & a grandson,
Joseph. Survived by a daughter & son-in-law, Betty & Michael Gallagher; sons & daughters-in-law, Larry & Terry,
Tony & Karen, Ben & Evie, Norm & Carol & David & Liz; 26 Grandchildren & 49 great grandchildren. Mass
of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. Thursday at Queen of Martyrs Church. Father Del Staigers officiating. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 4-7 P.M. Wednesday at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel", 5040 Frederick
Pike at Needmore Road. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society, 1133 W. Edwin Mosses Blvd. , Suite
300, Dayton, Ohio 45408. Condolences may be left for the family at www.georgecmartinfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Dayton Daily News from 1/29/2008
- 1/30/2008.
