PEASE, Howard Dwight, age 76, of Miami Twp. passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Howard. He is survived by Marilyn, his loving wife of 56 years; daughter, Cindy and husband Carl Roeger of Coshocton, OH and grandchildren Jon (Gretchen), Mike (Hilary), and Matt; son, Steven and wife Cheryl and grandchildren Zachary and Gregory of Tarpon Springs, FL; brother, Leland and wife Jane Pease of Grove City, OH and nephew Michael and niece Michelle. He was a member and usher for 45 years at Church of the Cross United Methodist in Kettering,OH, and a member and part of the Color Guard for the VFW post 3438. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, and bowling. Visitation will be held 5-8PM Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Funeral services will be held 11AM Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Church of the Cross United Methodist, 3121 Wilmington Pike, Kettering. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Childrens Medical Center in Dayton.