BRIGNER, Dorothy, 81 of Trotwood; passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton after fighting a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Jennie Smith; her loving husband of 60 yrs., Howard; her daughter, Norma and 4 sisters. Dorothy is survived by 3 daughters, Charlene (Gary) Collins, Barbara (Steve) Johnson & Angela (Joe) Warden; 1 son, Stephen Brigner; 10 grandchildren, Lori, Steve, Melissa, Britney, Stephanie, Jamie, Scott, Todd, Jeff & Amanda; 7 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Ina Irvine; 3 special brothers-in-law, Roger, Paul & Vic; numerous nieces, nephews, family & friends. Services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004 at Newcomer Farley Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Burial will follow at Bearcreek Cemetery. Family will receive visitors from 5:00pm-8:00pm Friday evening, Dec. 10, 2004 at the funeral home. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family of Dorothy would like to send a special thank you to Hospice of Dayton for their gentle, loving care. Expressions of sympathy may be made to www.newcomerfamily.com.