Rubye Chapman
Mrs. Rubye M. Chapman, 88, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, at Middletown Regional Hospital.
She was born in Griffithsville, W.Va., on Oct. 31, 1909, to Frances E. May and Eva Keeney May. Mrs. Chapman attended Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., and was a teacher. She taught school in primary grades for several years.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the First Presbyterian Church Women's Association. She had been a volunteer at Doty House and was a member of the Whitesville (W.Va.) Chapter 142 Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are her husband, James S. Chapman; and a nephew, Bill Feazelle of West Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Eva May; and a sister, Vera Feazelle.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Weingartner officiating. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery Mausoleum. There will be no visitation.
Alice L. Clifford
Alice Lorene Clifford, 61, a resident of Franklin Nursing Home, formerly of Middletown, died Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, at Middletown Regional Hospital.
She was born in Middletown on Feb. 8, 1936, the daughter of Leah Geneva (Sloan) Clifford and Robert Nelson Clifford. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents and the father of her five children, Floyd Lee Buchanan.
She will be sadly missed by her surviving sons, Gerald Buchanan and Ric Buchanan, both of Middletown; three daughters, Lucy Mathis of Franklin and Leah Hollon and Lisa Eve, both of Middletown; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Clifford of Middletown and Charles Clifford; and three sisters, Sue Williams of South Carolina and Marie Million and Mary Herr, both of Middletown.
The remains will be cremated. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations - in care of Leah Hollon, 560 Hill St., Middletown, 45042 - to help with funeral expenses would be appreciated.
Randel Funeral Home in Cincinnati is handling arrangements.
Joseph W. Condon
Joseph W. Condon, 82, of Bethany, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998.
He was born in Butler County on Aug. 9, 1915, the son of Ora and Grace (Withrow) Condon, and was a lifelong resident of this area. A 1935 graduate of Hamilton High School, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Mason and the Knights of Pythias of Bethany.
Mr. Condon sold John Deere farm equipment for 30 years and had also worked for Liberty Township for 10 years. He was an avid collector of antiques and enjoyed refinishing antique furniture.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Hazel (Garrison) Condon; a daughter, Charlene Moore, and a grandson, Michael Fox, both of Florida; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Truman G. and Eva Condon of Bethany, Virgil E. and Gloria Condon of Mason, and Vernon L. and Marjorie Condon of Middletown.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, David.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Springhill Cemetery in Bethany, with the Rev. David Hopkins officiating. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity.
Arrangements are by Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home of Middletown.
Elizabeth Coppess
Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty'' Jane Pierce Coppess of Monroe passed away Monday morning, Jan. 26, 1998, at Middletown Regional Hospital.
Betty was born on Feb. 24, 1914, in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Hollins College and Ohio State University, graduating in 1935 summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. She was affiliated with the Phi Beta Kappa honorary fraternity and the Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity, receiving her distinguished 50-year pin in 1933.
Prior to her marriage, Betty worked for the State of Ohio, Department of Social Services in Columbus, Ohio. She married Walter H. Coppess on June 10, 1939. She lived in Monroe until her death.
Mrs. Coppess was a member of the Church of the Ascension ande Church of the Ascension, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Elizabeth's name may be made to the American Lung Association, 11115 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, 45242 (800-LUNG-USA); or to a favorite charity.
Arrangements are by Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home.
Jeffrey D. Deaton
Jeffrey Dean Deaton, 40, of 111 Harrison St., Middletown, passed away at 12:48 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at Middletown Regional Hospital.
Born in Aquadilla, Puerto Rico, on Aug. 17, 1957, he was the son of Leroy and Norma Jean (Warnock) Deaton. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he was formerly employed as a repairman for TCI Cablevision.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa (Woodall) Deaton; his father, Leroy Deaton of Kentucky; his mother, Norma Jean Warnock McGuire, and stepfather, Charles C. McGuire, of Middletown; three sons, Jesse of Middletown and Jarett and Andy of Kettering; a brother, Darren Bowling of Cincinnati; two sisters, Jill Monk of Franklin and Tracy Glover, and her husband, Randy, of Trenton; three stepsons, Shannon Sorrell of Middletown and Tecumseh and Cole Hatfield of Indiana; a granddaughter, Alexexes Baker of Carlisle; his grandmother, Ida Warnock of Middletown; and a niece and nephew, Amber and Joshua Collins, both of Franklin.
Mr. Deaton was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Coila Deaton and Lester Warnock.
He was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by all.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 15, at Eaton-Anderson Funeral Home, 121 E. Second St., Franklin, with the Rev. Frank Curtis officiating. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to his wife, Mrs. Teresa Deaton, 114-F Bavarian Drive, Middletown, 45042.
James A. Donisi
James A. Donisi, 55, of Middletown, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998.
A lifelong Middletown resident, he was born here on Feb. 19, 1943, to Angelo and Mary Catherine Rossi Donisi. He graduated from Fenwick High School in 1962 and also attended Miami University, the University of Dayton and Ohio State University. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Donisi was a Realtor and a self-employed real estate broker for 30 years. He formerly owned mortgage and title companies. He managed residential and commercial properties and did a large amount of appraisal work.
Among his survivors are his wife, Lois E.; a son, Christopher J. Donisi of Middletown; and a sister, Carmen M. (John) Wagner of Franklin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Mary Catherine Rossi Donisi.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Chapel of Holy Family Parish. Father John Civille will officiate. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery Mausoleum.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 8899 Brookside Ave., Suite 102, West Chester, Ohio 45069.
Linda L. Daniels
Linda Lou (Hughes) Daniels, 62, of Franklin, died Wednesday, July 8, 1998, at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg.
She was born July 12, 1935, in Wolfe County, Ky., to Harold and Elizabeth (Oliver) Hughes. She was married on April 12, 1957, to Harold Dean Daniels, of Stanton, Ky. She was the loving mother to a daughter, Pamela Ann Strawsburg, of Dayton; and a son, James Dean Daniels, of Trenton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Alvin Hughes.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years; two special grandsons, Robert Chase Strawsburg and Shelby Dean Daniels; her daughter and son; two brothers, Oliver E. Hughes and Walker T. Hughes; many nieces and nephews, and other family.
Courageous, strong, and cheerful in life, she was a wonderful example to family, friends, and to all who knew her. She will be missed, but continued to be loved.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Joseph Baker-Stevens Funeral Home, 1500 Manchester Ave. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Butler County Memorial Park.
Roger Davis
Roger Davis, 86, of Middletown, died Thursday, July 9, 1998, at Middletown Regional Hospital.
He was born Nov. 12, 1911 in Ezel, Ky. He moved to Middletown in 1935.
He worked as a crane operator at the Armco Steel Mill for 30 years and retired in 1968.
He was affiliated with the Grace Baptist Church, Jefferson Lodge No. 90 F&AM, Scottish Rite A.A.S.R. Valley of Dayton, Antioch Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Dayton, and the Elks Lodge No. 257.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Karl Mason Davis and William Davis; half-brother, John E. Davis; mother, Mattie Davis; father, John H. Davis; and step-mother, Virgie Davis.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eva B. Davis, of Middletown; two sons, Don Davis, and his wife, Nelda, of Boyton Beach, Fla., and Jim Davis, and his wife, Ruth, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; five grandchildren, Leanne Davis Lattanzi, Jason Davis, Jeffery Davis, Robbie Davis, and Julie Davis; brother, Raymond Davis, and his wife, Ethel Mae, of Fort Lauderdale; and sister, Mabel Mathews, of North Palm Beach, Fla.
He enjoyed horse shows, hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Joseph Baker-Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Sears officiating. Graveside services will be at noon Tuesday with the Rev. Clarence Watson officiating. Graveside services will be held at the Ezel Cemetery in Ezel, Ky.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Baptist Church in Middletown.
Charles Dearth Sr.
CARLISLE - Charles Paul Dearth Sr., 83, of Carlisle, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 1998, at Barbara Parke Care Center in Middletown.
He was born in Middletown on June 16, 1915, the son of Oliver Dearth and Dora (Rhea) Dearth. Mr. Dearth was formerly employed in the maintenance department at Delco Moraine Division of General Motors from where he retired after 30 years of service. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Peggy Ann Millard of Bradenton, Fla.; two sons, Charles P. Dearth Jr. of Carlisle and William Terry Dearth; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Barrett of Middletown; and two brothers, Oliver Dearth of Middletown and Earl Dearth of Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ruby Mae, in 1995; his parents; and seven siblings.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home in Middletown, with the Rev. Johnny A. Schmitt officiating. Entombment will be at Woodside Cemetery Mausoleum.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Earl R. Dearth
Earl Ray Dearth, 81, of Falkville, Ala., died Monday, July 6, 1998.
He worked for General Motors Delco Division in Dayton as a chief troubleshooter over water and steam for 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Calla L. Dearth; and parents, Oliver Steven and Dora Rhea Dearth.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Ray Dearth, of Falkville, Ala., and Patrick Earl Dearth, of Vandalia; a brother, Oliver Dearth, of Middletown; a sister, Dorothy Barrett, of Middletown; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Woodside Cemetery in Middletown.
Emrie L. Dobrozsi
MIDDLETOWN - Emrie Louis Dobrozsi, 83, died Friday, June 19, 1998, at the Hawthorn Glen Nursing Home in Lemon Township. He was born on June 20, 1914, in Lehigh, Okla., the son of John Sr. and Bertha Takacs Dobrozsi.
A Middletown resident, he was a member of Holy Family Parish, the Knights of Columbus No. 1610, where he was grand knight and district deputy, and S.C.O.R.E. He also was a member of the Knights of St. John, president of Forest Hills Country Club, chairman of the Fenwick High School Festival, president of Doty House and an owner of a Monroe restaurant. He also co-owned Dobrozsi Insurance Co. before retiring in 1983, after 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Martha Dobrozsi (1983) and Mary Helen Dobrozsi (1992); brothers, Frank, John and Andrew; and a sister, Bertha D'Varga.
He is survived by five sons, John J. and wife Robin, of Wilmette, Ill., Dave and wife Jackie, of Tifton, Ga., Steve and wife Wendy, Tim and wife Sue, and Larry and wife Beth, all of Middletown; three daughters, Mary, of Germantown, Barb, of Middletown, and Peggy Snellings and husband Walter, of Fredericksburg, Va.; 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the St. John's Chapel of the Holy Family Parish in Middletown with the Rev. John Civille officiating. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery. The visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Middletown, 4414 Lewis St., Middletown 45044.
Thomas F. Doliboa
Thomas Fredrick Doliboa, 67, of Franklin, died Saturday, July 11, 1998, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 20, 1931, in Franklin, where he would remain a lifelong resident.
He was a graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the 35th Air Police Squadron at Johnson Air Force Base in Japan, from 1951 through 1955.
He was formerly employed with NCR Corp. in Dayton for more than 19 years, before becoming owner and operator of Debo's Franklin Smokery in Franklin until 1993.
He was also a lifelong member of the American Legion Post 218 and the Am Vets Post 120 in Franklin. He was also a former coach of the American Legion Pee-Wee football and an avid sports fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John "Dutch'' and Alice (Graham) Doliboa; and brothers, John "Bud'' and Vince Doliboa.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary Ann (Hamlin); son, Thomas, of Franklin; daughter, Denise Fugate, and her husband, Bill, of Franklin; son, Dennis Doliboa, and his wife, Becky, of Franklin; six grandchildren, Shawn, Sara, Sandi, Michelle, John, and Allyson; a sister, Mary Katherine Myerly, of Franklin; two brothers, Tony, and his wife, Joan, of Franklin, and Don, and his wife, Pat, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eaton-Anderson Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Franklin, with the Rev. Joseph Bruening officiating. Burial will be in the New Jersey Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Carlisle.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Middletown or a charity of choice.
Evelyn G. Day
Mrs. Evelyn G. Day, 88, of Middletown, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 7, 1999, at Middletown Regional Hospital.
She was born on May 25, 1910, in Willard, Ky., the daughter of Wentworth and Effie Wilcox Graham. Her parents moved to New Castle, Pa., where she graduated as valedictorian from Union High School in 1928. She then moved to Middletown and began working for Armco Steel Co. in August 1928 as secretary to Charles Hook, Armco Steel's president and chairman, and others until her retirement in 1975.
She was the owner of Day's Financial Service here in Middletown until her death. Evelyn graduated from the University of Cincinnati evening college with a bachelor of science degree in commerce.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Middletown, the Professional Secretaries Association, the Business and Professional Women, a board member of Junior Achievement, on the board of trustees of Middletown Regional Hospital, the Trenton Women of the Moose, the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Auxiliary, Middletown Historical Society and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar E. Day; her parents; and two sisters, Margery Graham and Marie Graham Good.
She is survived by two sisters, Geraldine Lepisto (husband George) of Middletown and June Duzyk, of New Castla, Pa.,; two brothers, Richard Graham (wife Betty) of New Castle, Pa., and Edgar Graham of Vallejo, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, with the Rev. C. Roland Marcus officiating. Entombment will take place at the Castleview Burial Park Mausoleum in New Castle, Pa., Thursday.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Junior Achievement of Middletown, 29 City Centre Plaza, Middletown, 45042; or First Baptist Church, 4500 Riverview Ave., Middletown, 45042.
Solaina Dalton
Mrs. Solaina Dalton, 79, of 7311 E. 4750 S. Road, Pembroke, Ill., died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, in Illinois.
She was born in Kentucky on Sept. 17, 1919, the daughter of Benny and Lizzie Patrick Cole.
She was preceded in death by her three husbands, James Carl Wallen, Irvin Puckett and Gilbert Dalton; a son, Leonard; a daughter, Stella Irene; four brothers, Lacey, Wilburn, Sylvester and Wilgus; and four sisters, Zona, Pauline, Irene and Nevada.
She is survived by two sons, James Wallen and George Puckett, both of Franklin; a daughter, Zona Mae Franks of Valley, Wash.; 31 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Eaton-Anderson Funeral Home, 121 E. Second St., Franklin. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Robert R. Davis
Robert R. "Bobby" Davis, 63, of Middletown, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999, at Middletown Regional Hospital.
He was born in West Liberty, Ky., on Dec. 9, 1935, and was a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Davis was employed as a pipe fitter at Armco/AK Steel Co. and retired in 1994 after 37 years of service. He also worked in general maintenance at Weatherwax Golf Course.
He was a member of St. Luke United Presbyterian Church. He was a 4-H horse adviser for Madison Gymkhana in Madison Township from 1973 to 1981. He was also an avid golfer and loved to work with wood for his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Barsha A. Davis; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Tammy Middleton of Trenton, Jody and Bob Perdue of Gratis and Tonya and Chris Pieratt of Trenton; six grandchildren, Sam Hollenbaugh, Alisha Middleton, Ann and Ellen Frisby and Danielle and Ashley Pieratt; her mother, Alberta Davis; mother-in-law Mabel Ratcliff; two sisters and their husbands, Marita and Jerry Herndon of Ahawahnee, Calif., and Linda and Mike Snyder of Middletown; two sisters-in-law, Billy Updyke, and her husband, Charlie, of Lebanon, Ohio, and Beverly Ratcliff of Indian Springs, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Jack Ratcliff, and his two children, Kara and Billy, of Middletown; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Davis, in 1972; and his father-in-law, Bill Ratcliff, in 1983.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Joseph Baker-Stevens Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert E. Clark officiating. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 105 McKnight Drive, Middletown, 45044; a charity of choice; or the American Red Cross, 125 S. Main St., Middletown, 45042.
Albert Lee Dawson
FRANKLIN -- Albert Lee Dawson, 66, of 42 Emerald Drive, passed away at 12:05 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, at Southview Hospital.
He was born on May 17, 1932, in Berea, Ky., the son of John E. and Anna Todd Dawson. He was formerly employed at Atlas Die Casting.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Shirley; a son, Alexander Duane Dawson of Springboro; five daughters, Lois A. Dawson of Dayton, Carolyn S. McConnehea and Judy F. Williams, both of Franklin, and Brenda G. Waddell and Lola J. Adams, both of Lebanon; a brother, Alfred of Middletown; ten grandchildren, Ashley, Angela M., Alex, Natasha and Austin Dawson, Jesse L. McConnehea, Shawn L. and Joshua W. Waddell, and Tonya R. and Travis W. Adams; and two great-grandchildren, Harlie N. Adams and Brook E. McConnehea.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Unglesby-Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. Second St., Franklin. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Debra Fay Lepera
Mrs. Debra Fay (Partlow) Lepera, 40, of 1604 Croydon Lane, died at her residence Wednesday morning, Feb. 10, 1999.
She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Feb. 11, 1958, the daughter of Jack and Wanda Partlow. Mrs. Lepera had worked for Bank One for 21 years, retiring as branch manager of the Trenton office.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Marc Lepera; a daughter, Mallory Rose Lepera, and a son, Justin Alexander Lepera; her parents, Jack and Wanda Partlow of Middletown; a sister and brother-in-law, Tammy (Partlow) and Doug Daniels of Middletown; her maternal grandmother, Florence Neeley of Dayton; her mother-in-law, Bettie Lepera of Middletown; brothers and sisters-in-law, Greg and Connie Lepera, Ross and Jan Lepera and Lisa (Lepera) and Todd Hollon, and several nieces and nephews; two uncles, Bill Parker of Middletown and Danny Parker of LaFollette, Tenn.; and three aunts, Diane Chambers and Christine Milby, both of Dayton, and Lottie Gail Williams of London, Ky.; and a host of family and friends.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Sams of the New Hope Christian Church officiating. Entombment will follow in Woodside Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lepera Children's Trust Fund, in care of Bank One, 1401 S. Breiel Blvd., Middletown, 45044.
Amber Rachel Dietz
Amber Rachel Dietz, 18, of 4427 Cotton Run Road, Wayne Township, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999, as a result of a car accident.
Her organs were donated to give life to others.
Amber had attended Talawanda Schools and was a junior at Edgewood High School, where she was loved by the students and staff. Amber was a member of the Edgewood High School FFA and she enjoyed participating in her 4-H Club Young Riders, taking care of and riding quarter horses for pleasure and showmanship. She also enjoyed camping, skiing and many more outdoor activities with her family and friends.
Amber is survived by her mother, Kim Dietz of Wayne Township, Hamilton, and her father, Tim Dietz, and stepmother, Velma Dietz, of Milford Township, Somerville; uncle and aunt, with whom she resided, Mike and Alberta Dietz of Wayne Township, Hamilton; sisters Lindsey and Theresa Dietz, and Stacy Krause, and her husband, Nathan; grandparents Thelma Dietz of Hamilton and Beverly and Gilbert Roeder of Hillsboro, Ohio; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charlie Dietz.
All who knew Amber will miss her and the joy and laughter she brought to everyone's life.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be at Webb-Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South D Street, Hamilton, Ohio, at 10 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Cledus Wright officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. with burial at Rose Hill Burial Park.
MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Edgewood High School FFA program, in care of Kevin Thacker, 5005 Oxford State Road, Trenton, Ohio 45067.
Gladys Doan
CARLISLE -- Mrs. Gladys Doan, 78, of 1020 Marty Lee Lane, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, at Southview Hospital.
She was born on March 30, 1920, in Mount Sterling, Ky., the daughter of John and Susie Robbins Banfield. She was a charter member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a member of Young at Heart. Mrs. Doan was formerly employed by Lazarus. She was the last surviving family member of 11 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Coyle of Carlisle; and two grandchildren, Lisa of Virginia and Scott, at home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank in 1970; and a son, Frank Doan Jr.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Unglesby-Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. Second St., Franklin, with the Rev. Roger Williams officiating. Burial will be at Woodhill Cemetery.
Visitation is from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Frank S. Dean Jr.
Frank S. Dean Jr., 62, of West Covina, Calif., died Tuesday, March 16, 1999. He was born May 24, 1936 in Middletown. He was a retired postal worker and real estate agent.
He is survived by his former wife, Jeanette Dean; his step-mother, Catherine Dean, of Middletown; daughters, Terry Marie Pilcher and Cassandra Lianne Dean; sons, Frank S. Dean III, Rick Allen Dean, and James Edward Dean; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia King, in 1998; and by his father, Frank S. Dean Sr., in 1983.
ARRANGEMENTS: Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Custer Christiansen Gallery Mortuary, in West Covina, (626) 919-3443. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rose Hills Cemetery, in Whittier, Calif.
Andrea DiNardo
Andrea Nicole DiNardo, 31, of Middletown, died Friday, March 26, 1999, at Middletown Regional Hospital.
She was born Jan. 11, 1968, in Middletown, the daughter of Andrew DiNardo and Debra A. (Shepherd) DiNardo. She was a graduate of Middletown High School. She is survived by her son, Brandon James of Franklin; her mother and stepfather, Debra and Doug Norris of Franklin; father Andrew DiNardo of Middletown; maternal grandparents, Charlie and Jane Herald of Hillsboro, Ohio; paternal grandmother Lavina DiNardo of Middletown; a twin sister, Audrey DiNardo of Middletown; and a brother, Adam DiNardo of Middletown.
She was preceded in death by grandfathers Guidine DiNardo and Roy C. Shepherd, and a sister, Amanda.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Breitenbach-McCoy- Leffler Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before service time Monday. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery.
Anna S. Douglas
Anna Stella Douglas, 100, of Middletown, died Thursday, March 25, 1999 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 17, 1898, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Stella Hajdler. Mrs. Douglas worked as a welder and machinist for Aeronca. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edwin and Marty Decker of Alpena, Mich.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Douglas, in 1990.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services were Saturday at Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Thomas B. Mellot officiating. Burial was at Germantown Cemetery.
Hobart E. Dyas
Hobart E. "Hobe" Dyas, 77, of 625 Fairview Drive, Carlisle, passed away Thursday, March 11, 1999, at the VA Hospital in Dayton.
He was born May 21, 1921, in Carlisle, the son of Patrick and Olive Duncan Dyas. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was a Mason for more than 50 years, a member of the Scottish Rite, life member of the DAV, and also a member of the VFW, AmVets, and the American Legion in Franklin.
He was a barber for 24 years and worked for General Motors for 20 years.
He is survived by his wife, Martha; and two brothers, Harold of Franklin and Charles of Cedarville.
ARRANGEMENTS: Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Eaton-Anderson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Bob Brown officiating. Burial will be in New Jersey Presbyterian Church Cemetery with military honors. Masonic and Scottish Rite services will be held Sunday evening.