Obituaries

Jun 23, 2004

age 96, of Washington Twp., passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2004. Robert retired in 1972 from NCR. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy in 1991 ; and 5 brothers. Survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Don (Sharon) Gaiser of Washington Twp.; 2 grandchildren, Kari (Jeff) Bohlman, Lori Gaiser; 2 great-grandchildren, William Bohlman and Anneliese Bohlman. Private services will be...

Jun 14, 2004

WOODLEY, Doris Ann “Dody”, age 82, of Centerville passed away Monday, June 14, 2004 in Centerville. Doris attended Western College for Women and Ohio State University. She was a member and past elder of Fairmont Presbyterian Church where she also taught vacation bible school. Doris raised, bred and showed Arabian horses, was an avid boater, loved to travel, and was...

Jun 13, 2004

YORK, Cecil Ralph, age 78, of Kettering died on June 13, 2004. Cecil was born in Shirley, TN, September 13, 1925. He retired as part owner from Hughes Bechtol after 42 years. Following his retirement he continued as a mechanical engineering consultant. Cecil and his wife, Nancy of 49 years, owned 50 acres in Greene County and RV’d extensively through...

Jun 12, 2004

ROOT, Margaret Kay (Koors), age 43, of Kettering passed away Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Heartland of Kettering. Margaret was a graduate of Fairmont East High School and a member of The Church of the Ascension. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl B. and Rita A. Koors and uncle Jack and aunt Ruth Howley. Margaret is survived...

Jun 9, 2004

age 81, of Lexington, KY, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2004. Lillian retired from General Motors. Preceded in death by her husband in 1997, James F. Denlinger. Survived by one brother, Tipton Graham of Campton, KY; three sisters, Rosalie Pence of Yellow Springs, OH, Sybil Graham of Campton, KY and Opal Graham of Lexington, KY; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Jun 7, 2004

Jun 7, 2004

SPITZER, Clara F. age 73, of Riverside, passed away Monday, June 7, 2004. She was a 1949 graduate of The Chicago School of Nursing. Clara was employed at Hilltop Nursing Home, Crestview Manor and Heartland of Beavercreek. Preceded in death in 1999 by her husband, Donald; and several brothers and sisters. Survived by 3 sons, Larry (Joyce ) Spitzer of...

Jun 6, 2004

REYNOLDS, Elaine M., age 89, of West Carrollton, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2004. She was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church and N.C.R. Country Club. Elaine is preceded in death by 2 brothers, James and Leonard Hynes. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, George; 3 sons, George S. (Victoria) Reynolds of West Milton, John Reynolds...

Jun 5, 2004

age 65, of Traverse City, MI (formerly of Dayton) passed away Saturday, June 5, 2004, after a brief illness. Mary was born in Lebanon, OH. She was a graduate of Waynesville High School and had worked at Mead Corporation where she met her husband. Mary was a homemaker and also had her Ohio Real Estate License. She was a member...

Jun 3, 2004

age 85, of Centerville passed away Thursday, June 3, 2004 at Bethany Lutheran Village. Grace was a member of Centerville United Methodist Church. She loved to travel with her family and had a great passion for gardening. Grace is preceded in death by her husband, Roger M. Worley. She is survived by 3 daughters, Judy (Bob) Mallen of MI, Joanna...

Jun 1, 2004

LAKE, Otis F. Jr., age 82, of Celina, formerly of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2004. He was a 1939 graduate of Stivers High School. Otis also was a graduate of The University of Dayton and Miami University where he received his Master’s degree. He retired from the Dayton Public Schools after serving 30 years as a teacher and...

May 31, 2004

(“Butch”), age 61, of Kettering passed away Monday, May 31, 2004 at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Huber Heights. Butch attended Sinclair Community College and worked as an engineer for Ameritech. He was a lifetime member and past commander of VFW Lodge #3283, member of the American Legion and founder of the Crossroads of America Bass Club. Butch served in...

May 29, 2004

BAIN, Warren “Lee” III, age 69, of Fairborn, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Saturday, May 29, 2004. Lee was a 1958 graduate of Vanderbilt University where he received his B.S. and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked as an Aerospace Engineer with Wright Patterson Air Force Base for 42 years. At WPAFB Lee was an internationally...

May 25, 2004

ARGUE, E. Clifford, age 87, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Dayton passed away, Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at Kettering Medical Center. Clifford was born in Dayton and was the Chief Executive Officer of Arbor Tool Corporation and Arbor Tool Corporation of Iowa. Upon retirement in 1985, he became a yacht and aircraft broker in Naples, FL. Clifford was a...

May 22, 2004

in loving memory of Iris, age 86, of Centerville passed away, Saturday, May 22, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Iris was a member of Normandy United Methodist Church where she also taught Sunday School. She was a graduate of Albion College with a Bachelor of Education. Iris was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and taught school in Hazel...

May 21, 2004

EVANS, Virginia E., age 93, of Kettering passed away May 21 Walnut Creek Nursing Home. Virginia was born in New Carlisle, resided in Kettering and worked as a legal secretary . She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Evans and parents, Samual and Maude Doom. She is survived by her niece, Lucinda Hanle of CO and cousin,...

May 20, 2004

age 89, of Kettering died Thursday, May 20, 2004 after a lengthy illness. He was born February 3, 1915 to Myrtle and Albert Spangenberg in Portsmouth, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a half brother. Bill is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ann; daughter, Dr. Karen K. Urbschat (Dr. Gerald E. Urbschat)...

May 20, 2004

age 89, of Dayton passed away Thursday, May 20, 2004 at Friendship Village. Helen was born on January 23, 1915 in Elida, OH. Her parents were Abner Brenneman and Mabel Crites. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy V. Eller and brother, J. Robert Brenneman. She is survived by sister-in-law, Eleanor Brenneman of Lima; nephew, James Brenneman of...

May 19, 2004

REYGAERT, Sally “Toots”, age 63, of Washington Township passed away, Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Sally worked for the City of Centerville in food service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Al Reygaert. Sally is survived by her son, Kurt (Deidre) Reygaert of Centerville; daughter, Kelly Reygaert of Centerville; 6 grandchildren and brother, Glen Engle...

May 16, 2004

WISHER, Donald E., age 77, of Oakwood, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2004. Donald was a Boatsmen of LST serving in both WWII and Korea. He attended Stivers High School and BGSU in Berkeley, CA. Donald was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church, Kettering Banjo Society, Community Golf Course, Alpha Lodge #729 F&AM, Antioch Temple, AASR Valley of Dayton, Shrine...