HOWARD, David L. 58 of Dayton, passed away Sunday 12/21/03 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud & Audrey Howard (Bettinger), 1 sister, Cynthia Ledbetter. Suvivors include special friend of 17 yrs., Melanie Maurice; 1 brother, Stephen(Joan)Howard; 2 sisters, Beverly Coatney and Leslie (Troy) Bloom; numerous nieces and nephews; a host of other family and friends. Family will receive vistors form 5-7 p.m. Friday 12/26/03 at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Mass will be held 9:30 a.m Saturday 12/27/03 at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Father Earl Simone will be officiating services. Interment to follow at Willowview Cemetery. In leiu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.