Obituaries

Jul 6, 2004

STRAWSER, Ruth E., age 89, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at Spring Creek Nursing Center, Huber Heights. Ruth worked as a Food Service Manager at Fairmont East High School. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jason D. Strawser who passed away in November 1968 at the age of 57; and sister, Celesta Snyder. Ruth...

Jul 5, 2004

age 88, of Oakwood, passed away Monday, July 5, 2004. He was born in Millbrook, New York, September 5, 1915. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Agnes Hughes; brother, Lloyd Hughes; son, David Evan Hughes and his wife of 63 years, Jean Smith Hughes. Living most of his life in New Jersey, Walter worked for Bankers...

Jul 5, 2004

YOUNGEN, J. Richard, age 84, of Bethany Lutheran Village, died, Monday, July 5, 2004. He was a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Oakwood, and was veteran of the United States Army Air Corp. Dick graduated from Muskingum College in 1941 and served with the Y.M.C.A. for 35 years in Canton, Zanesville, Oklahoma City and from 1966 to 1982...

Jun 30, 2004

age 92, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2004. She was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church and was very active in the church. Margaretta was also a member of the Mother’s Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur S. Ginger. Survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Cynthia Ginger and John and Stefanie all of...

Jun 29, 2004

RIEGER, Frederic L., age 84, of Spring Valley passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at his residence. Fred was a 1937 graduate of Oakwood High School, and attended the University of Dayton and Miami-Jacobs College. He was the Vice President of Engineering at Monarch Marking System Company, responsible for several patents in labeling and marking technology and was president of...

Jun 29, 2004

age 82, of Washington Township, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004. Betty was a member of Emmanuel Catholic Church, Sycamore Creek Country Club for over 25 years, Miami Alumni and Past President of Noontide Club. She was a graduate of Miami University. Betty was Vice President of Sales for Phillip Office and Associates. Preceded in death by her brother, Billy...

Jun 25, 2004

TINSLEY, Fred, age 90, of Centerville, passed away Friday, June 25, 2004. He was owner and operator of M-K Sales in Dayton. Fred was a member of Minerva Masonic Lodge #98, Miamisburg and Trinity Chapter #44. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Valerie; one brother, Leon Tinsley of New Lebanon; two sisters, Edna (Eugene) Canter of KY, Ruth (Gerald)...

Jun 24, 2004

age 82, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and a good friend to all who knew her, was lost to us Thursday, June 24, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Our lives and community will be the less for it. She was born November 21, 1921. Preceded in death by her former husband and friend, Michael J. Mantia Sr.; mother, Mary Nunley; father,...

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...