Obituaries

Aug 7, 2004

LADENDORFF, Gordon Henry, age 91 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2004 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. Mr. Ladendorff graduated from New York University with a degree in law. He had a private practice in Phoenix, AZ specializing in mineral law. Mr. Ladendorff was a member of the Phoenix Rotary, the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Association, Arizona Bar...

Aug 1, 2004

Jul 31, 2004

CHAVEZ, Nancy Patricia “Patty” nee Harper, age 65, of Kettering passed away Saturday, July 31, 2004 after a long illness with cancer. Patty was a graduate of Stivers High School, class of 1956, a graduate of Sinclair Community College and TheUniversity of Dayton, class of 1987 . She was a Senior Financial Analyst for Titan Systems Corporation. Patty is survived...

Jul 30, 2004

HUMEN, William “Bill”, age 85, of Centerville, passed away at home on Friday, July 30, 2004. He was born in Detroit, MI and graduated from the Henry Ford Trade School Detroit, MI. Bill retired in 1980 after 39 years from the Chrysler Corporation. He was part of a team that helped developed a Hemi Engine Plant in Adelaide, South Australia....

Jul 29, 2004

age 82, of Bethany Lutheran Village passed away, Thursday, July 29, 2004. Marilyn was a founding member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish and a former secretary of St. Charles School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Blaz Scott in 1967. Marilyn is survived by; 3 daughters, Melanie Walter of Dayton, Karla Rish of Oakwood and Sarah (Tom) Singer...

Jul 28, 2004

age 78, of Centerville, passed away, Wednesday, July 28, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Mary Harkins; 3 sisters, Mary Palandro, Helen Prisco and Dorothy Harkins; and one grandson, Patrick Daniel Kerivan Weddell. Ruth is survived by her husband of 55 years, Donald Kerivan who lovingly cared for her during the past decade; 8 children,...

Jul 28, 2004

age 103, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2004. Born November 21, 1900, Cleveland, OH. Preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Henry R. Krohn. Survived by her son, Alan (Jayne) Krohn of Centerville; daughter, Dorothy M. (Robert) Moore of New Port Richey, FL; blessed with 8 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 1 great, great grandchild. Marie...

Jul 27, 2004

age 89, of Centerville who was born in Ruma, Austria-Hungary on April 4, 1915, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton after an extended illness. Mr. Krewedl, served as a school teacher in Croatia and Serbia. “He married Johanna Keller in Sotin, Yugoslavia, in 1938. Both taught school in various towns and villages throughout Croatia and Serbia. Mr....

Jul 26, 2004

PALMER, Dean C., age 77, passed away July 26, 2004 at Heartland of Centerville. Dean was born November 10, 1926 in Coldwater, MI. He was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II. Dean retired from the Carlson Marketing Company in 1987 after 25 years of service. He was a charter member and past president of the...

Jul 24, 2004

HEUSER, Meredith Lowry, age 86, of Bethany Lutheran Village passed away Saturday, July 24, 2004. She was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and an elementary school teacher. She was a member of AAUW and the Franciscan Order of St. Francis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Charles and her husband, Marion. She is survived...

Jul 23, 2004

age 88, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, July 23, 2004. She was born June 8, 1916, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, daughter of William and Florence Turner Bell. Myrtle was preceded in death by her infant son, Bussie; brothers, Clarence, Howard, Thurman “Buck”; sisters, Marie, Mae and loving husband, Alfred “Buster”. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry...

Jul 22, 2004

age 63, of Centerville, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004. He was a member of Church of the Incarnation. Gary was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was the owner of G. Zanini & Associates. Preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Zanini. Survived by his wife of 25 years, Joyce Zanini; one son, Joseph P. Zanini...

Jul 21, 2004

JENSEN, Katherine (Kathie), of Springboro and a 25 year resident of Centerville, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 21, 2004. She was born on March 21, 1929 in Alliance, OH. She was a graduate of Mount Union College in Alliance with a B.A. degree and a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. Kathie was a former English teacher in Girard, OH...

Jul 18, 2004

DO, Minh Thi, age 81, of Dayton passed away Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Heartland of Kettering. A tireless philanthropist, Minh was also active in and a generous supporter of the various Buddhist Associations around the country. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anh Van Nguyen in 1995. Minh is survived by her 2 daughters, Oanh (Hiep) Pham...

Jul 16, 2004

BISPING, Marilyn R., age 71, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Marilyn was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Willis, Walter and Richard Immel. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Donald Bisping; 2 daughters, Laura (Jeff) Ventre...

Jul 15, 2004

PIERCE, Merle Estelle Hill, age 89, of Brighton Gardens died, July 15, 2004. She was a member of Christ Methodist Church, Kettering, OH. Merle graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor's degree and graduate work in English. During the 1950's and 60's, she served as a Girl Scout leader, President of the Cleveland Elementary School PTA, and an...

Jul 12, 2004

WOO, Howard B., age 68, of Dayton passed away Monday, July 12, 2004 at Grandview Hospital. Howard is preceded in death by his father, Git Woo. He is survived by his loving wife, Pui Woo; 2 daughters, Patricia (Rick) Wolfe of Centerville and Shirley (Pat) Mahoney of Dayton; 2 sons, Art Woo of Englewood and Ken Woo of Huber Heights;...

Jul 8, 2004

age 79, of Kettering passed away, Thursday, July 8, 2004 at her residence. Norma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kettering and retired as an interior decorator from Sears. She is preceded in death by her parents, Garrett and Margaret Broyles and brother, Garrett Broyles Jr. Norma is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Estes...

Jul 7, 2004

CHEVALIER, Ruth Ann, age 88, of Kettering, passed away, Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at her residence. She was a devoted wife and mother. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Chevalier in May of 2001 and her sister, Helen Smith in 1999. Survived by her daughter Victoria (Charles) Fairchild of Stamping Ground, KY; 5 grandchildren, Teresa Cantrell of VA,...

Jul 7, 2004

HARRIS, Margaret E., age 80, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville. Margaret was a graduate of Fairview High School and attended the University of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen Markley, her husband, Jesse Harris, and nephew, John Higgins. Margaret is survived by her sons, Thomas (Lorrie)...