Marcy Ann Sherriff, age 51, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2006.  Her death resulted from a fall at home.  A graduate of Oakwood High School and Albion College, she worked in communications and publications at the University  of Minnesota for 15 years.  She retained an interest in the advancement of education and literacy throughout her life.  Marcy was dearly loved and will be sadly missed.  She is survived by mother, Jean; father and stepmother, Stan and Peggy; sisters, Ellen (Jeff) Ireland and Jane (Leigh) Black; brother, John (Cheryl Napier); nieces and nephews, Elizabeth and Olivia Ireland, Charlie and Hazel Black, Justin and Chelsea Owens; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Marcy was supported and encouraged by many persons in various professions during the last decade, and the family is truly grateful for their loving support.  A memorial service was held on Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Centerville with Rev. Kathy Horne officiating.  Family received friends on Sunday at Routsong Funeral Home, 6 Oakwood Ave., Oakwood.  There will be a private burial in Woodland Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Ave. Centerville, OH 45459, Oakwood Schools Education Foundation, P.O. Box 351 Dayton, OH 45409, Women’s Recovery Center, 515 Martin Dr. Xenia, OH 45385 or the organization of the donor’s choice.  Condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.routsong.com.

Paul H. Granzow, age 79 of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 1, 2006 at his home.  Born Aug. 10, 1927 to Amanda & Carl Granzow. He along with his brothers & sister grew up during the depression years on Virginia Ave. in Dayton.  Paul spent his summers learning tennis on the clay courts at Walnut Hills Park.  He developed a life-long love of the sport both as a participant & spectator. He attended Parker Co-op (Patterson) & worked as a tool-maker at Frigidaire. It soon became apparent that Paul was not cut-out to be a tool-maker. All he produced was scrap. Upon graduation from high school in 1945, Paul enrolled at the University of Cincinnati in the engineering program.  Anyone who knew Paul realized early on that engineering was not for him. Since he knew he would probably be drafted anyway, Paul flunked out his first year. Because of his charm, good looks & the advice from his older brother “Never volunteer for anything”.  Paul spent the waning years of WW ll state-side in Washington D.C. & Camp Atterbury, Indiana. During a saxophone performance with the USO at Camp Atterbury, Paul developed an appendicitis attack & needed surgery.  During his recovery, he took an aptitude test which indicated he should be a salesman or lawyer.  He liked the idea of the law.  With the help of the GI bill & various individuals, he began night classes at the Univ. of Dayton while working during the day.  Since his grades were good, he was soon able to transfer to day classes.  After completing two years of pre-law at UD, he transferred to the Univ. of Cincinnati law school where he ranked in the top 10 percent of his class & became Editor of the law review.  Upon graduation in Oct. of 1950, Paul camped out on the doorstep of Wellmore (Baldy) Turner, a prominent Dayton attorney.  Through his tenacity, Paul was finally granted an audience with Mr. Turner who promptly told him that anything he had learned in school & would use in practice,  was purely coincidental.  Paul became a partner of Turner, Wells & Granzow in Oct. 1956.  Paul & Baldy became close through the years & Paul considered him a second Father.  Paul continued with the firm until 1984 when he retired from the law practice to become Chairman of the Board of The Standard Register Company, a position he held until his death.  With his partners, Nick Hollenkamp, Wayne Dawson, Ames Gardner & Joe Koenig, they practiced law with gusto & had fun doing it.  Paul is preceded in death by his parents Amanda & Carl, brother Carl & sister Margaretann.  Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years Lana, former wife Joanne, his children Diane (David) Simpson, Barbara (Doug) Acker, Paula (Karl) Viehman & Douglas (Deb) Granzow, grandchildren Paul David Rudwall, Rachel Rudwall, Jonathan Rudwall, Diana Simpson, James Simpson, Andrew Viehman, Janie Viehman & Will Viehman, brother Ted (Judy) Granzow & numerous cousins.  Family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006 from 5 to 8 PM at the Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home, 820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. (Rt 725). Funeral services Wednesday at 1 PM from the funeral home.  Rev. Randall Brakemeyer officiating.  Donations in lieu of flowers to the Salvation Army or charity of your choice.

Mary E. Stockert, age 80, of Beavercreek passed away Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 18, 1926 in Flatwoods, WV, the daughter of Charles and Loma Orrahood. While living in WV, she was superintendent of the Roanoke Methodist Church and served as  president of the Roanoke Elementary School PTA and was a member of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dayton. After moving to Ohio, she worked as post mistress of the Beavercreek  branch of the  post  office. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Miles (Bill) in January 2004, her only son, David in 1954, one brother, Donald; and one sister, Alice.  Mary was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Sue Sawyer (Marc) of Oakwood, Sandra Jo Yost (Karl) of Washington Twp, Billye Stockert of Beavercreek and Boni Puckett (John) of Fairborn. Missing their grandmother will be Andy Yost (Angie), Alex and Mary Sawyer, Chaz and Cassie Lewis, Jodie and Johnny Puckett and 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Helen Squires of Atlanta, GA and Linda Griffin (Pat) of VA; and 1 brother, Charles (Charlotte) Orrahood of WV. Funeral services will be held 10: 30 AM, December 7, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Dayton, 111 W. Monument St., Dayton with Dr. Rod Kennedy officiating. Burial following in Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xenia.  The family will greet friends from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.routsong.com.

Jennie Mitchell Zelik, age 81, of Dayton, OH passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006.  Jennie was born September 20, 1925, in Nepton, KY, the daughter of the late Cyla and Ethel Mitchell.  She was an avid Bridge player.  All who knew her enjoyed her spirit of gentle kindness.  She was a devoted mother and loving grandmother.  Jennie is survived by her children, Steve (Yvette) Zelik, Jennifer Wellinghoff,
Daniel Zelik, Randall (Tamae) Zelik, and Janine (Timothy) McQuillan; sister, Mae Ruth Jones; grandchildren, Amy, Steve Jr., Gregory, Jeanine, Christopher, Lyndsey, Casey, Jonathan, Kelli, and Sean; and great grandchildren, Brock, Blake, Braydan, Taylor, Grayson, Katie, and Clellon.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at St. Leonard’s Main Chapel, 8100 Clyo Road, Centerville, OH.  Family will receive friends 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Burial will follow in Elizaville Cemetery, Elizaville, KY at 4:30 p.m.  Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering Chapel.  To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com.