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Charlotte Jean Lee
Aug 22, 2001
age 63, of Dayton, died on Wednesday, August 22, 2001, at Miami Valley Hospital, after complications following heart surgery a week earlier. She was born in Decorah, IA, on July 28, 1938, to Violet and Clarence Wilkins, the third of four children, including her twin sister, Charlene, an older sister Rosalie and an older brother, Harvey. Her home church, First...
Barbara M. Paddock
Aug 20, 2001
age 82 of Kettering, died Monday, August 20, 2001 at Hospice of Dayton. She was a 1937 graduate of Stivers High School and a member of the Miami Valley Golf Club. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Phoebe (Stoner) Macpherson; a daughter, Penny Schaffer; and a brother, David Macpherson. Survived by her husband, Doyle H. Paddock; 2 daughters...
Henry Zakel
Aug 16, 2001
Age 76, died Thursday morning, August 16, 2001 at Hospice of Dayton. Born January 4, 1925 in Transylvania, Romania, Henry emigrated from Western Europe to New York City in 1952, married in 1953, then came to Dayton in 1954, where he lived for the past 47 years. A retired bricklayer/stonemason supervisor, he belonged to St. John’s United Church of Christ,...
John Sylvester Mccollom
Aug 15, 2001
age 82, of Delray Beach Florida, and formerly of Oakwood, died August 15, 2001 at Miami Valley Hospital. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1942 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He received his commission in 1942 at WPAFB and was a member of the Far East Air Service Command. In May of 1945, his airplane crashed in...
Wells Arthur Turner
Aug 15, 2001
age 70, of Kettering, died Wednesday, August 15, 2001. He retired in 1981 as Lieutenant of General Motors Plant Security. Wells was a member of Manchester Free & Accepted Masons #317. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Eva Turner; 3 sisters; and 3 brothers. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Virginia Turner; his son, Jeffrey (Lisa) Turner...
Elizabeth Ellen Thomas
Aug 13, 2001
nee Rodehaver, age 81, of Centerville, died August 13, 2001. She graduated from Kenmore High School in Akron. She was a charter member of Normandy United Methodist Church. Elizabeth truly enjoyed her work as a sales associate at DeClark's for more than 25 years and regarded her co-workers as both friends and extended family. Most importantly, Elizabeth loved her family...
Ralph F. Kisling
Aug 13, 2001
age 87, of Dayton, died Monday, August 13, 2001. He was the owner and manager of Ohio Claims Service for about 35 years. Ralph was President of Ohio Assn. of Independent Adjusters, member and Past Master of Riverview Lodge No. 717, F. and A.M., member of Victory Chapter No. 210, member of Reese Council No. 9, 33 Degree Mason, member...
Eugene Paul Glass
Aug 12, 2001
age 78, of Kettering, previously a Dayton resident for 15 years, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2001. He was a graduate of Kiser High School. Eugene served on the USS Curtiss AV-4 in the Navy during World War II. He had retired from N.C.R. after 34 years of service. Eugene was a member of Emmanuel Catholic Church and volunteered for...
Dorothy Helen Kennedy
Aug 10, 2001
age 87, of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 10, 2001. She had worked for Leland Electric for 25 years. Dorothy was a member of Memorial United Church of Christ; Dayton-Victory Chapter O.E.S.; Azizah Temple, Daughters of the Nile; Dayton White Shrine and Bara Court, Ladies Oriental Shrine. Preceded in death in 1975 by her husband, Neal Kennedy. Survived by her...
Dorothea Grace Leflar
Aug 9, 2001
age 92 of Centerville, died Thursday, August 9, 2001 at Bethany Lutheran Village. She retired from Rike's Department Store and was an active member and volunteer at Epiphany Lutheran Church. Dorothea was formerly an active member at St. Mark's Lutheran Church and the Kettering Senior Citizens. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Carl E. in 1991. Survived...
Beverly Ann Biron
Aug 7, 2001
age 63 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 24, 1937 in Dayton. Beverly retired from Ohio Bell Telephone (Ameritech) and was a member of C.W.A. Retirees Club and Telephone Pioneers. Preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Rike. Survived by a son, David A. Biron; a...
Joseph Martin Roller, Sr.
Aug 5, 2001
Chief Master Sergeant, USAF retired, age 82 of Kettering, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. The son of Clyde and Pauline Roller, he was born in Akron, Ohio, August 9, 1918. Mr. Roller retired from the USAF after 30 years of service, including service during World War II. He then served 10 years as Building Maintenance Superintendent...
Eugene R. ''Cotton'' Gurtis
Aug 4, 2001
age 70, of Centerville, passed away at his residence on Saturday, August 4, 2001. He was born in Mount Pleasant, PA, the son of the late Joseph W. and Clara Gurtis. Cotton graduated from Morris-Harvey College (now University of Charleston) in Charleston, WV where he starred in football and baseball and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame. He...
Herman J. ''Pete'' Buthker
Jul 31, 2001
age 79 of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at Hospice of Dayton. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942-1946, retiring from WPAFB. Pete was a member of Beavercreek VFW Post #8312. Survived by his loving wife, Margaret; 8 children, Victoria Harroun and her husband Douglas of Federalway, WA, Gregory Buthker and his wife Bonnie of...
John J. Vollbrecht
Jul 29, 2001
age 89, of Kettering, formerly of Oakwood, died July 29, 2001. He was born June 19, 1912, in Dayton, the son of John H. and Edith (Platt) Vollbrecht. John began working at Rikes as a high school co-op, where he became the buyer for lamps, luggage and where he was the buyer of silver for more than 40 years until...
Clarence E. Ressler
Jul 29, 2001
age 79, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2001. He was a graduate of Northridge High School. He retired as a Major from the U.S. Marine Corps., and then later retired as an engineering manager after 42 years with Ohio Bell. Clarence was a member of Oak Creek United Church of Christ, Pioneers of America and volunteered at Kettering...
R. Alan Fanning, M.D.
Jul 28, 2001
age 83, of Oakwood, died Saturday, July 28, 2001. He was a graduate of Purdue University and the University of Louisville, College of Medicine. Alan served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. during World War II. He was a general surgeon in Dayton for 39 years. Alan was Chief Resident of Miami Valley Hospital, a Fellow of...
Grace E. Blosser
Jul 27, 2001
age 79, of Kettering, passed away Friday, July 27, 2001. Before retiring, she had a sales career. Grace was a member of Washington Heights Baptist Church and Victory Chapter OES #19. Preceded in death in 1990 by her husband, Kermit ''Dean'' Blosser. Survived by her 2 brothers, John E. (Betty) Hicks and Elvernus Hicks, both of Dayton; special Niece and...
Richard Andrew Koerner
Jul 26, 2001
age 83, of Kettering, died Thursday, July 26, 2001. He attended the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a member of FOP Post #44 and the American Legion #598. He was a 1936 graduate of Chaminade High School, where he lettered in football and track. After high school, he played professional football for the Dayton Bulldogs and he was a...
Harold ''Harry'' J. Fleck
Jul 26, 2001
age 69 of Beavercreek, died Thursday, July 26, 2001. He was a 1949 graduate of Wilbur Wright High School and served in the Ohio National Guard. Harry retired from AT&T after more than 35 years of service. He was a member of the Church of the Ascension, the Pioneers, NRA (National Rifle Association) and the American Motorcycle Association. Preceded in...
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