Laverne Lutes

Laverne M. Lutes, age 85 of Dayton, passed away June 17, 2012. She was born August 8, 1926 in Mt. Sterling, KY to the late Ernie and Emma Montgomery. In addition to her parents, Laverne was preceded in death by her husband, Alva "Ed" Lutes; 2 sons: Ralph and Bobby Lynch.

Laverne is survived by sons, Allen Lynch of Lexington, KY and Ernie (Mary Ann) Lynch of Charleston, SC; daughter-in-law, Janice Lynch; 2 sisters: Juanita Goodpastor of Dayton and Mag Hawkins of Salt Lick, KY; 4 grandchildren: Tonya Lynch of Hamilton, Aaron Lynch of Dayton, Marnie Zbin of South Carolina, Dale Lynch of Dayton and his fiancé, Brigette who was a very special caregiver to Laverne. Laverne is also survived by her step-sons: Richard, Rex, Rodney and Robbie Lutes all of Dayton; several great grandchildren; step-grandchildren; step-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Burial to follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Miami Valley Hospital for their loving care to Laverne and her family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420.