Russell Hartzell

Russell "Gene" Hartzell, age 92, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009. He was born August 30, 1917 in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his wife, Theda (Dubbs) and brother, James. He is survived by daughters, Donna (Donald) Polomsky and Jeanine (Duane) Takaki; grandchildren, Doreen (Thomas) O'Brien, Darrin (Dawn) Polomsky, Karis Takaki (Fiancé Roberto Lopez) and Stacy Takaki Goss (Alexander); great-grandchildren, Kayleen & Ian O'Brien, and Gavin & Sienna Polomsky. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 23, 2009, from 6-8pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH, 45424). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery (8135 N. Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45414) at 11:00am.