LEATHERMAN, Merrill, age 75 of Kettering, passed away Mon., April 26, 2004 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents James & Willie Mae Leatherman. Merrill is survived by his wife Betty, to whom he was married 55 years; 1 daughter Linda Haller (Peter); 2 sons Larry Leatherman (Carol) and David Leatherman of CA; 3 loving granddaughters...

OFFICER, Margaretta Jane82 of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, April 26, 2004 at Heartland of Centerville Nursing Home. Margaretta was born January 15, 1922. She is survived by her children, Ron (Linda) Officer and Patty (Dave) Walters; daughter-in-law, Judy Officer; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Officer; and son, Dennis...

DUANE, Zechariah Alexanderof Dayton, infant son of Daniel E. and Lydia A. Duane, II, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at Southview Hospital. II Samuel 12:23b ". . . I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." Zechariah is survived by his parents; maternal grandfather, Menno Miller; paternal grandfather, Daniel E. Duane and Jeanne Shepherd; paternal...

HUDDLESTON, Robert Lee, age 55, of New Paris and formerly of Beavercreek, passed away Tues., April 27, 2004 at Kettering Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Mary, to whom he was married 31 years; 1 son Robert Matthew Huddleston; 1 daughter Charrell Lynne Huddleston (TerryHolt); mother & father Maggie & Carl Shupert; 1 sister Pati Kraft (Michael); 1...

HUFF, Alena M., age 79, of Kettering, passed away Mon., April 27, 2004 at Heartland of Kettering. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Alena was born July 12, 1924 in Mintonville, KY. Alena is survived by 1 daughter Josephine McClendon (Gary) of Kettering; 2 sons Howard Huff (Linda) of Science Hill, KY...

MCCORMICK, John Thomas76 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. John was born July 30, 1927, the son of Joseph David and Anna Mae McCormick. He served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a 50 year member of Local Lather/Carpenter Union # 104. John is survived by his...

COMBS, Patsy, 71, of Beavercreek, passed away April 28, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Combs; parents, John and Ida Riffe; sister, Dixie and four brothers, Alton, V.B., Hearl and R.T. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Combs and his wife Gloria, Tony Combs; four grandchildren, Steve, Missy, Chrissy, Jenny; four great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Logan,...

SCOTT Betty, 57 of Dayton; passed away Friday, 4/16/04. She was preceded in death by her parents, Folle & Thelma Metcalf; previous husband, Davis L. Scott Sr.; Survivors include her husband, Jerry Scott; 3 sons, Johnny (Margaret) Metcalf, Bobby (Kim) Scott, & Davis L. Scott Jr.; 1 daughter, Tammy McCloud; 8 grandchildren; 2 sisters; 3 brothers; a host of other...

WAYMAN Diana "Dee Dee", 58 of Dayton; passed away Friday, 4/16/04 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Louise Hawn. Survivors include her loving husband of 38 yrs., Bill; 2 sons, Steve (Jamie) Wayman & Kenny (Cheryl) Wayman; 5 grandchildren, Cora, Drew, Ali, Alec, & Bree; 5 sisters, Jean (Vern) Osborn, Betty (Kenny)...

HOWAR, Kenneth M. (Grub) 54 of New Carlisle; passed away Wed. 4/7/2004. He was preceded in death by his father, Elwood Howar; 1 brother, Kevin. Survivors include: his loving wife of 31 yrs., Cindy; 3 children, Kelly (John) Roberts, Sean Howar, Stacey (Brent) Hargis; 7 grandchildren; his mother, Patricia Howar; brothers Jerry Howar, Chuck (Cathy) Howar, Edward (Jo) Howar, Chris...

Gerald (Jerry) Thomas Boltz age 59, of Circleville passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at his residence. He was a member of Cross Point United Methodist Church of Trotwood. Jerry was a valued employee of the Pepsi Cola Company of Dayton for over thirty three years, a veteran of the US. Air Force and US. Navy. Severed on the Board...

McCARTHY Caroline (Sweet Caroline), 65 of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday 4/3/04 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo & Ester-Mae Smelser & beloved grandson, Gregory Dean; Survivors include: her loving husband of 35yrs. Robert; 4 daughters, Jackie (Greg) Munger, Suzan (Steven)McCarthy-Olson, Kathi (John) Pepiot & Christi McCarthy; cherished granddaughters, Britny Lynn & Samantha...

SPENCER Norman 78 of Riverside; passed away Saturday, 4/3/04 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernor & Anna Spencer; Survivors include his loving wife of 58 yrs., Pauline; 5 children; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 brothers; 1 sister; a host of other family and friends. Services will be held 10:30 am Friday, 4/9/04...

MONROE, Shirlanne R., 69 of New Carlisle, OH; passed away on Thurs., 4-1-04. Preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Margaret Kite. Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years, Richard H. Monroe, Sr. , 4 daughters; 4 sons; 21 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, 1 brother; A host of other family and friends. Services will be held at...

COTEREL Dorthy, 61 of Dayton; passed away Sunday 3/28/04. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd & Mary Reed; 3 sisters, Gladys Reed, Ida Ackley & Lois Curtis; 4 brothers, Sam, Bill, Ernie & Walt Reed. Dorthy is survived by her loving husband, David; 1 daughter, Gwendolyn (Kevin) Hiles; 1 son, David Coterel Jr.; 4 sisters, Emma Lee...

HELTON Gary V., 54 of Dayton; passed away Tues. 3/30/04. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanford; his 2 brothers, Billy & Michael. Gary is survived by his wife of 25 yrs., Doris Helton; 3 daughters, Heather, Veronica Moore & Tonya (Sam) Reynolds; 4 grandchildren, Jonathon Gambrel, Christopher Moore, Jerrica & Jason Reynolds; his mother, Marena Helton; 3...

OSTERFELD Sharon Sue, 66 of Dayton; passed away Tues. 3/30/2004 at Englewood Manor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl & Grace Loretta Lisman. Survivors include her loving husband of 33 yrs., Luke Osterfeld; 4 step-children; 1 sister, Pat (Ron) Iversen; 1 niece, Charene Iversen; 2 nephews, Christian & Curtis Iversen; 1 great niece, Rachel Mueller; 2 great...

MICHAELS John Joseph Jr. 71 of Dayton; passed away Tues. 3/30/04 after a short illness. He graduated from Newport Catholic High School. After graduation, John joined the U.S. Air Force, and served honorably during the Korean War. While in the Air Force he attended New Mexico Western College for OSI training. John was a car salesman for Simons Cadillac for...

BRADY Robert E. 63 of Dayton; went home to be with the Lord and his heavenly family on Sunday, 3/28/04. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest & Edith Brady and 2 sons, Anthony & Brian. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 29 yrs. Ruth; 2 daughters, Cindy (Chris) Miller & Rhonda Brady; 1 son, Robert...

LOW, Sherry Jo (Wade) of Miamisburg, passed away on February 21 in Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Janis Pope Wade; sister, Judy Turner and brother, Dwaine Wade. She is survived by her husband, Tom Low; sons, Dan (Kim) and children Jessica, Alex and Katie of Miamisburg; Roger (Jody) and daughter Lindsey of Pittsboro, IN;...