CAIRO DAYTON DAILY NEWS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 A11 OBITUARIES JOHNSON, Lucille (Martin) Kesler Age 93 of New Lebanon, left us on September 21, 2009 to be with her family and friends in Heaven. She was preceded in death by her husbands Harold Kesler and Robert Johnson; son George Hunnel; daughter Linda Mae Kesler; granddaughter Lisa Wasmuth; and sons-in-law Joe Arvay and Robert Wasmuth. Survived by her sons Howard Kesler, and Robert (Lori) Johnson; daughters Phyllis Wasmuth, Patricia (Samuel) Ciani, Rita Arvay, and Kathy Smith; also 36 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 20 great great grandchildren, 3 great great great grandchildren; many special friends and cousins. A celebration of Lucille's life will be held 1:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2009 at ROGERS' FUNERAL HOME, NEW LEBANON, 324 W. Main St.
45345, with Pastor Stephen Betts officiating. Interment will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 11:00 AM until the start of the service. If desired, donations can be made to Hospice of Dayton -in memory of Lucille. Condolences may be expressed online at www.RogersFuneralHomes.com JONES, Mr.
Robert Lee age 66 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness, Robert was a native of Wildwood, FL, born on May 14, 1943 to Hayward and Carrie, to Mae Dayton, Jones. Ohio He where later he resided for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and a daughter. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife of forty seven years, Lois J. Jones of Dayton; a daughter, Marsha A.
Jones of Cleveland, OH; a son, Anthony L. Jones; a sister, Flora Jones and a brother, Ronnie (Charlotte) Jones all of Dayton; sistersin-law, Dorothy Jones and Gloria Pettis and a brother-in-law, Herbert (Alberta) Campbell; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A special niece, Deborah Allen and two loving friends, Shirley and Carolyn Starks who he always called his two talking buddy's. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and. friends.
A special heart felt thanks to the 4th floor ICU unit and Dr. Saxe and his medical team at Miami Valley Hospital from the family. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday September 26, 2009 at St. Paul Global Outreach Ministries 2050 Germantown Dr. Mark C.
McGuire, Pastor. Rev. Dr. Beverly J. Daniels, Associate Pastor, officiating.
Visitation 10:00 a.m., Saturday at the church until time of service. The family will receive relatives and friends one hour prior to service. Interment Greencastle Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the LORITTS-NEILSON FUNERAL HOME, 3924 W. Third St.
Procession will leave will leave from 240 Gramont Ave. LEWIS, Howard P. was born November 20, 1926 in Jackson, Kentucky to the parents of Alex and Measie Lewis. He departed this life on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at the A Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Jackson (KY) High School in 1941.
He served during World War from 1941-1946 and was Honorably discharged in 1946. He was employed by Dayton Tire and Rubber and retired from the City of Dayton. He attended First Baptist Church of Jackson during his early years. He was baptized at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Dayton, OH in 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 5 sisters.
He leaves to cherish his memories is loving wife of 56 years, Edna Lewis; sons, William D. (Phoenix, AZ), Roger V. (Sidney, Australia), Anthony H. (Glenda) of Troy, OH and Jerald Robinson (Dayton, OH); daughters Virginia Colter (Phoenix, AZ) and Kathy Nattiel (Ernest) of Dayton, OH; grandchildren; great grandchildren; numerous family members and dear friends. Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 1900 West Third Street with Pastor Junior Greenlee officiating.
Interment 11:00 AM Tuesday September 29, 2009 Dayton National Cemetery, Viewing 11:00 AM Saturday until the service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church. Ceremonies entrusted to McLin Funeral Chapel Northern Hills, 2801 North Gettysburg Avenue. LUTZ, Janet Sue 71, of Troy, Sept. 23, 2009.
Service 1:30 P.M. Troy View Church of God, Troy (Fisher Cheney F. Troy) MERDINGER, Beatrice F. "Bea" age 78 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday September 23, 2009. Bea was a retired LPN from Good Samaritan Hospital and served as treasurer for over 25 years of the LPN Assn.
Of Ohio. In addition to her nursing career she also had a retail business with her friend for over 35 years. Bea was a long time patron of the arts and an animal lover and activist. She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Goldish and her son-in-law Donald Rosen. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Irv Merdinger, children Barbara Rosen, Abe (Maria) Merdinger, Cindy Merdinger Yocum.
Earl Yocum, grandchildren Aaron (Amanda) Rosen, Deanna Rosen, great grandchildren Gavin and Grisham Rosen, step-grandchildren Tricia Yocum, Father Jason (Amy) Lewis, Kevin Yocum, step-great grandchildren Zachary Yocum, Julia, Maria and William Lewis, many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Friday (TODAY) 1:00 P.M. at the Beth Abraham Cemetery Chapel 1817 W. Schantz Ave. Rabbi Bernard Barsky and Cantor Andrea Raizen officiating.
The family will receive friends at the chapel from 12:15 P.M. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant House, SICSA or the charity of your choice. BRADFORD CONNELLY GLICKLER FUNERAL HOME handling arrangements. NEWTON, LaDonna 83 of Dayton, Sept.
22. Funeral 11am Sept. 26, Baker Hazel Snider Funeral Home Crematory, Dayton. NOONAN, Edmund L. age 69, of Dublin, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 22, 2009.
Born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Edmund and Helen Noonan, Ed was a graduate of St. John's Military Academy, Delafield, Wisconsin, Class of 1958. He received his BA, Journalism from Ohio University, Class of 1963. Ed served in the United States Army, Reserves from 1963-69. In 1997 he retired as an Advertising Executive after a distinguished 34- year career with Howard Swink Advertising and Noonan Communications.
Ed was a proud member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Golfing was his passion and he belonged to the Geezer Golf Group and was a member of Muirfield. Village Golf Club. Ed is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years, Susie; sons: Edmund L. (Anne) Noonan, Ill, of Galena; Andrew J.
(Andrea) Noonan, of Powell; and Ryan P. (Tracy) Noonan, of Westerville; his adorable granddaughters: Meghan, Abigail, Bridget, Kate and Madeline; sister: Colleen (Brad) Wainwright, of Hilton Head, SC; sister-in-law: Becky Wellbaum, of Centerville, Ohio; and nieces, nephew and many friends. Family receive friends from Sunday at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME at POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Powell, Ohio 43065 (614)-792-1471, where funeral services will be held Monday, September 28, 2009 with The Rev. Jeffrey E. Tigyer, officiating.
(The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy 750 mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Burial will follow at Dublin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider memorial contributions to: Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation, PO Box 16810, Columbus, OH 43272- 5117, in Ed's memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com NISONGER, James M. 80, formerly of Dayton, Sunday.
Graveside service 10am Fri, Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. (TOBIAS-Far Hills Chapel) RANDALL, Laura M. (Wood), 89 of Greenville, Sept. 23. Service 2pm Sept.
28, Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. SMEAR, John C. Age 88 of Riverside, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Kay Smear; son and daughter in-law, John and Donna Smear; daughter, Marlene Heier; grandchildren, Allyson, John Lee (Julie), Jessica (Scott), Brittney (Mike); 3 great grandchildren; sister, Anne Gojmerac and numerous nieces and nephews. John retired from.
the United States Air Force after 22 years of service and also retired from civil service at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Noon on Monday, September 28, 2009 at St. Helen Catholic Church, 5080 Burkhardt Fr. David Brinkmoeller celebrant. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 am until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to the TOBIAS FUNERAL CHAPEL. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com SCHMOLINSKY, Susan B. age 52 of Miamisburg, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009. She was born February 10, 1957 in Heidelberg, Germany.
Susan worked for Franklin City Schools and Walnut Creek Nursing Center. She is survived by her husband of 28 years Ernie, 2 sons David Jacob, her daughter Sarah, her parents Orville Judy Tysseling, 3 sisters Karen Tom Riley, Gretchen Tom Foster, Jean Robbie Hanks, her brother-in-law Dale Pam Schmolinsky, and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 125 Wilson Park W. Carrollton, Ohio 45449.
Rev. Kathy Horne officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions the family requests memorials to the Susan B. Schmolisky Scholarship Fund, Franklin City Schools Treasurer, 150 E. 6th Franklin, Ohio 45005.
Arrangements in care of SWART FUNERAL HOME, W. Carrollton. SMITH, Karen L. 74, of Oakwood, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009.
Graveside services 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, Calvary Cemetery. Tobias Funeral Home-Beavercreek Chapel. SPEERS, Vergie Ruth 79, of Vandalia, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2009. She was born May 15, 1930 in Scott Tennessee.
She was a resident of Vandalia and a member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple Church. She was retired from Carriage Inn Nursing Home. Vergie was preceded in death by her parents, Ben Bertha (Chambers) Russell; her step father, Teamon Chambers; brothers, Thomas Edward, Hermon, Hobert, James Buford Millard Russell; daughter-in-law, Sandra Elliott; sister-in-law, Stella Russell brother-in-law, Thomas Hann Survived by 2 sons, Terry Lee Elliott, Sr. of Kingston, TN, Douglas Speers wife Kelly of Dayton; daughter, Donna Ward husband Guy of Riverside; grandchildren, Terry Lee Elliott, Jr. of Oliver Springs, TN, Sarah Elliott of Kingston, TN, Troy Adrienne Ward of Riverside; sister, Louise Hann of IN; sisters-in-law, Fern Russell, Chris Russell, Reba Brummett; special friend, Ruby White and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives friends.
Vergie was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. The family would like to extend its deepest appreciation and love to very special friends Karen Eddie Schomburg of Eaton, OH, whose love, friendship and many, many acts of kindness over the years have blessed Vergie and this family and made our lives richer. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the GEORGE C. MRTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road.
Rev. Lonnie Marshall Pastor Rick Washburn, officiating. Interment Willow View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the George C.
Martin Funeral Home. Condolences may be left for the family at home.com. SPROESSIG, Martha L. 92, of Bradford, Thursday, September 24, 2009. Service 2:30 P.M.
Cliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles, IN (Bridges-StockerFraley Funeral Home, Covington) WARNER, James L. age 90, of Brookville, formerly of Butler passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 at Brookhaven Nursing Center. He was born June 14, 1919 in Verona, OH, son of the late David Nellie Warner. Jim was a self-employed Master Plumber, was a social member of the American Legion Post and was a co-founder and very active member of the Vandalia Youth Baseball Association for many years, dating back to the early 1960's. Preceded in death by his wife, Winifred in 2008, 1 brother, Bob and 4 sisters, Jeanette, Betty, Pauline Virginia, James is survived by 2 sons, Douglas Warner of Butler and Scott wife, Dusty Warner of Vandalia; 3 granddaughters, Debra husband, Dave Lopez of NY, Shannon husband, Travis Dixon of Vandalia and Traci husband, Bob Gorman of KY; 3 great grand children, Andrew Lopez, Troy Lauren Dixon; 1 sister, Sandy Bowman family; 4 brothers, Don, Carl, Frank Jerry Warner their families; special nieces, Keena husband, Bruce LaVielle, Kelly Edwards; special nephew, Kenny Johnson and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Morton Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Vandalia on Saturday, September 26, from 2-4 pm. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in Mr. Warner's memory.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at Brookhaven and to the Hospice team for the kind and compassionate care they all provided for James. AFFORDABLE CREMATION SERVICE Of Bradford-Connelly Glickler Funeral Home Direct Cremation Service at $725.00 Complete Other Services Available 1849 Salem Ave. 937-278-4287 WEATHERHEAD, Margaret M. MARSHALL, Jacqueline Marie (Wess) Age 63, of Trotwood, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009. Jackie was born in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Harold Isabelle (Yow) Wess.
She was a member of Zebulun Missionary Baptist Church. Jackie was also preceded in death by her brother, Harold Wess Jr; son Scottie Marshall; father-in-law Ben Marshall; brother-in-law Robert Marshall; sister-in-law Vera Mae Pegues Dorothy Simes. She is survived by her husband of the past 45 years, Charles Marshall; two daughters, Kellie her husband, Eric. Potts and Kobi Martin; four grandchildren, Darryl Cole Jr, Kristen Walters, Khortlyn Cole Darnell Martin Jr; brother, Warren Wess; sisters, Barbara her husband, Billie Patricia Goldsmith, Sharon Harris Wess, Brenda' her husband, Joe Haney Camille Williams, Marcia Jasper; aunt Susie Anderson; and cousin, Ernestine her husband, Norman Mitchell; mother in law MaeDora Marshall; brother law Rev Bill (Veronica) Marshall Oscar Marshall; sister-in-law Bennie Mae Dixon by her extended family and many good friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Refuge Baptist Church, 3010 McCall Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45417.
Pastor Willie Marshall will officiate. The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will follow at West Memory Gardens Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home North Dayton Chapel. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.newcomerdayton.com McNEILL, Melody (Rosser) Age 52 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital.
She was born March 9, 1957 in Ft. Campbell, KY. Melody was a graduate of Beavercreek High School Class of 1975, was trained through Job Corp. and worked at the VA Medical Center. Preceded in death by her father Jack D.
Rosser Sr. and her brother Jack D. Rosser Jr. She is survived by her daughter Maria Layne of W. Carrollton, her mother Nancy Rosser of Beavercreek, a brother Michael Rosser of Beavercreek, 2 SISters Misty Brunner and husband Robert of Beavercreek, Cyndi Gaw and husband Keith of Dayton, a nephew Nathan Rosser of Dayton, as well as numerous other family members and friends.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul in her memory. Arrangements in care of SWART FUNERAL HOME, West Carrollton. MOORE, Mark S.
47 of Dayton, Sept. 21. Service 11am Sept. 25, H.H. Roberts Funeral Home, Dayton.
MORROW, Carrie (Whaley) of Fairview Avenue, Dayton, OH, slipped away to be with the Lord early Wednesday Morning, September 16, 2009. She was born the fifth of 12 children to James and Mary Whaley on April 27, 1917 in Lone Star, South Carolina. Carrie or 'Ma" as she was lovingly known to many, was a resident of Dayton, Ohio for 60 years. Carrie was a member of the Democratic Club for 25 years and a member of the Eastern Star for 30 years. She is a member of Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church.
Preceded in death by five children Thomas Morrow, Nathaniel G. Morrow, Arnetta Morrow, Yvonne Wagner and Christine Pullens. She was married in 1937 to the late Thomas Morrow, Sr. Left to mourn her memory are Mary Olden, James R. Morrow, Josephine Hale, Clifford Morrow, William Morrow and adopted son Cornelius Jones, of Charleston, West Virginia; sister Fairy (Dan) Coleman, of Niles, OH; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Carrie was the Matriarch of the Whaley. Thomas family and the proud grandmother of 36 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, 58 great great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church, 3701 Salem Avenue, with Elder Andrew Whaley eulogist. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Viewing 9:00 AM until the time service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
Ceremonies entrusted to McLin Funeral Chapel Northern Hills, 2801 North Gettysburg Avenue. MORRIS, Ralph H. Jr. 85, of Morrow, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009.
Memorial service pending. Stine Kilburn Funeral Home 81, of Arcanum passed away Sept. 18, 2009 at home. She was born in Troy, OH, Oct. 12, 1927, the first daughter of Clarence and Jane Warner.
Margaret graduated Troy High School, 1945. Married James B. Weatherhead, 1947. She was active as one of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1956. Margaret was employed at A0Smith and most recently at The Dry Cleaners of Arcanum.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James and her young son Scott. She is survived by her son, Terry and Sue Weatherhead of Troy; three grandsons: Jon, Shawn, James and their families including six great grandchildren; Daughter, Chris and Bill Byram of Arcanum and grandsons, Adam and Andrew; sisters: Betty Strickland of San Diego; Mary Harshbarger of West Milton; Nancy and Roy Canon, Surprise, Az and Judy Bassie, Tuscon, AZ; many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service to be held at the Kingdom Hall. of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6688 Ludy Road, Greenville, OH 45331 on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. for any who wish to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: State of the Heart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331. WENDELL, William Alloway (Bill) 61, Brewster, MA, Business and community leader passed away on Saturday, September 19th a at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, MA, from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Gehrig's Disease). Born in Okinawa, raised in Atlanta, Bill graduated from Dartmouth College, in 1970. Mid-career, Bill spent 10 years in various marketing positions with The Gillette Company in Boston and London.
In 2002, Bill retired as Executive Vice-President of the consumer products division of MeadWestVaco in Dayton. After investing in a Providence, Ri-based consultancy in 2003, Bill then formed Wendell Marketing, LLC, a Hyannis, MA marketing, advertising, and public relations firm. Currently the Board Chair of the Cape and Islands United Way, Bill has served the community in many volunteer and philanthropic endeavors including the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and the Duffy Health Center. In 1972, Bill married Ellen Trayers of Boston, MA. Ellen and Bill's son, Patrick, resides In Yarmouth Port, MA.
Bill is survived by his mother, Dorothy B. Wendell of Atlanta, GA. He also survived by his Mother-in-law, Frances E. Trayers of Boston, MA, James and Mary Jane Trayers Campbell of Milton, MA, James L. Trayers, Jr.
of Boston, MA, Paul E. Trayers of Fairfax, VA, Mark and Elizabeth Trayers Manning of Boston, MA, Edmund B. Trayers of Boca Raton, FL, and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and his yellow Labrador, Phinn. As a business and community leader, Bill possessed an amazing blend of intellect and integrity, with an unparalleled knack for making anyone who had the good fortune to know him always feel welcome and worthwhile. Before ALS began to take its toll, Bill was well known and appreciated for his hand-written well wishes and thank you notes; a lost art in these days of electronic communications.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held at Drummer Boy Park in Brewster, MA on Saturday, October 3rd at Gifts in Bill's name may be made to the Cape and Islands United Way, 749 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 for designation to the McCarthy Care Center. For further information, please call (508) 790-2001. american cremation service An inexpensive alternative to burial. (937) 274-1072 A division of Baker-Hazel Snider Funeral Home Since 1872 CALVARY CEMETERY 1625 Calvary Drive Dayton, Ohio 45409 937-293-1221 www.calvarycemeterydayton.org YOUNG, Mr. John Edward Age 62, of Dayton, departed this life Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Brookside Extended Care in Mason, OH.
Preceded in death by his parents, Howard Josephine Young; 2 brothers, Willie Terry Young. He leaves to cherish his memories, 6 siblings, Howard (Jennie) Young, Robert (Lynetta) Young, all of Nashville, TN, Claude (Scarlett) Young, Phillip (Daphne) Young Mai Young Sheppheard, all of Dayton, Kerry Young, of Atlanta, GA; 2 aunts, Alberta (James) Ricketts Mae Love; 1 uncle, Johnny Young, all of Nashville, TN; 14 nephews, 5 nieces, 13 great nieces nephews; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Greater Love Christian Church, 2345 Lakeview Avenue. Bishop Michael Barringer officiating. Interment West Memory Gardens.
Visitation 9 am Saturday at the church until the time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to the HOUSE OF WHEAT Funeral Home, 2107 North Gettysburg Avenue. Special thank you to the staff at Brookside for the care and love given over the years. Online condolences may be In Memoriam LeAnne (Meeker) McQueen Happy Birthday To our Loving Daughter Sister Sadly missed and loved, but not forgotten.
Mom, Bonnie Linda Vickie Coleman Little did I know when I met that cute, sweet, shy little girl in 1963 that I had met the love of my life. We actually grew up together and became like one person. Our likes and our loves were the same. You were the greatest wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend anyone could ever ask for. You were always there for all of us.
Those 44 years now seem like the blink of an eye. I still can't believe that you are gone. I know in my heart that you are now with God and we will someday be together again. Until then I will keep you in my thoughts and my heart every day for the rest of my life. Love Forever, Larry, Daughters Crystal and Carrie Grandchildren Ally, Cody and Cole.
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