age 81, died Saturday, April 7, 2007 in Arcadia, California. Bob was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 9, 1925 and lived there until moving to Arcadia in 1967. He was a graduate of Oakwood High School, Dartmouth College, and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He served as a Tech Sergeant in the 100th Division of the U.S. Army during World War II, seeing combat in France and Germany. His professional life was dedicated to the family business, Huffy Corporation, in Dayton, Ohio and in Azusa, California. Following
his retirement, he was active in community service in the Pasadena area and served on the boards of the Methodist Hospital Foundation; the United Way of the San Gabriel Valley; Hillside Home for Children; the American Red Cross, Pasadena Chapter; and the Dartmouth Club of Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gay Staats Huffman; his children Phil Huffman (Laura) of Pasadena, California; Jim Huffman of Cashiers, North Carolina; and Cathy Forrester of Charleston, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Stephen, Jennifer and Daniel Huffman and Ruston and Catherine Forrester; his sister Jeanette H. Clegg; and his beloved dog Sarge. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 13 from 4-7 p.m. at home in Arcadia. A private service will be held at a later date at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Dayton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Dartmouth College Fund, 6066 Development Office, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755-3555; or to a charity of one’s choice.
Obituaries from recent issues...
, age 92 and long-time resident of Oakwood, died Friday, March 23, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on March 29, 1914, in Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of Clara Effie Thornton and John Edward Notter. She was employed for many years by Miami Valley Hospital, from which she retired in 1973. She was also a long- time member of Gathering Place Baptist Church, where she had the distinction of being the oldest member. She was predeceased by her two brothers Homer and Cecil Notter. She is survived by two daughters, Nina Curley of Kettering and Joan Huffman of Macon, Georgia, four grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren, and many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, March 26, at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME- FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave, Pastor Dan Mullins officiating. Interment followed at Miami Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420 or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007. Jacquelin was preceded in death by her father Eugene Rice, Sr. and her brother Eugene, Jr. She is survived by her mother Edith (Pratt) Rice of Middletown; her husband Philip L. Fondy; her three children and seven beloved grandchildren: Tim and his wife, Penny of Westerville; Karen Rohrbach and her husband, Terry and their children Brandon, James and Jack of Columbus; and Mike and his wife, Ronnie and their children Grant, Emily, Michael and Timothy of Oakwood; her niece Debbie Ashley and her husband Gordon and their children Steve and Tiffany. Jacquelin was a graduate of Middletown High School, Miami Valley School of Nursing, Antioch
College (B.A.), and United Theological Seminary (M.A.). She held the Priesthood office of Teacher with the Community of Christ Church in Beavercreek. Jacquelin, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, touched lives and helped heal hearts. She leaves a legacy of love and will be treasured always. Funeral service was held Friday, March 23, 2007 at the funeral home, Elder Gary Waggoner officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wellness Connection of Dayton Region-The Noble Circle, 1 Elizabeth Place, Suite 110, Dayton OH 45408. Condolences may be made to the Fondy family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
, age 84, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at Sunrise of Oakwood. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband of 30 years, Richard Kingdom in 1982, her parents, 2 brothers Tom and Michael James Rouse, and her sister Nan Halligan. She is survived by her 2 sons, Sean Kingdom and his wife Karen and Mike Kingdom and his wife Carol both of Kettering; 3 daughters, Maureen Castillo and her husband Joe of Texas, Shelia Kingery of Kettering, and Patty Zimmer and her husband Jeff of Kettering; 9 grandchildren, Rachel & Erin Kingdom, Richard Castillo, Sean & Nicole Kingery, Shane, Brandon, Patrick and Carson Zimmer; 3 sisters, Bridget Lacken of Ireland, Teresa Cron of PA, and Mona Cronin of CT; 5 brothers, William, Frank, and Tony Rouse, all of Ireland, Cyril Rouse of Canada and Sean Rouse of England; 2 sister-in-laws, Maureen Smith and her husband Philip of Florida and Joan Cason Clarey and her husband Don of TN; brother-in-law Robert Kingdom and his wife Pat of England; her dearest friends, Irene Lapsins and Molly Hegman; and many nieces and nephews. Mary was born in Sligo, Ireland on May 2, 1922 to John and Annie (Gordon) Rouse and moved to Dayton in 1952. She worked at Wee-Haven Children’s Center for many years. She was a kind, gentle and loving person who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Mary’s life was held Saturday, March 24, 2007 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Kettering, Father Gary Aultz officiating. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Medical Center, 1 Children’s Plaza, Dayton, Ohio 45404. Condolences may be made to www.tobias-funeralhome.com
, age 52, of Dayton, died Saturday, March 10, 2007 in a single car automobile accident. Mike was a graduate of Oakwood High School and Bowling Green University. His career was dedicated to Millat Industries where he served as Executive Vice President. Mike’s passion was Tae Kwon Do where he achieved his Second Degree Black Belt. He was an instructor and served as treasurer of Y. C. Kim’s Black Belt Society. He is survived by his wife; Debbie; daughter, Lauren (Juan Pablo) Donoso of Columbus, OH; step-daughters, Sarah and Holly; his parents, Bob & Dee Millat; 2 brothers, Greg (Sandy), Andy (Bette) of Columbus; sister, Lindy (Paul) Huber of Lexington, KY and many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial Services were held on Friday, March 16 at the Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Road, Kettering with Pastor Paul Stuckey officiating. Visitation was be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Road, Kettering. In lieu of flowers Mike would have liked contributions made to Little Miami Inc., 6040 Price Rd., Milford, OH 45150, or The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 10007, Dayton, OH 45402 or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.routsong.com.
, “E” Gray, age 82, died Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Services have been set for Friday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends at a reception at Moraine Country Club beginning at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Dayton. “E” graduated from Oakwood High School, class of ’42. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Fox, second husband, Robert Gray, her father Lauren Berry, and mother, Lucile Berry, her brothers, Charles Berry. Lauren “Murph” Berry and John Berry, daughter, Marion Fox. She is survived by her sister, Martha Fraim, brother, Lee Henry, son Stuart Fox, grandchildren, Heather, Todd, Keith, Robin and Stuart Fox; Great grandchildren, Rylie, Nathan, Chandler and Donovan Fox. She was a longtime supporter of the Dayton Art Institute and was active in numerous charitable and social organizations. Those who wish to remember E are encouraged to contribute to their favorite charity. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.routsong.com.
, age 83, passed away December 13, 2006, in St. Charles, IL. Born January 8, 1923 in Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Blandford was a past member of the Westminister Presbyterian Church, a member of the Junior League and an avid bridge player. She attended Sullins College and then worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. She and her husband of 47 years lived in Dayton and then moved to Hinsdale, IL., where she was involved in numerous volunteer efforts. Prior to moving back to IL., she and her husband lived in Dallas, TX for 26 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, William O. Blandford. She leaves behind 2 daughters & sons- in-law, Karen & Dick Hattan of Geneva, IL and Leslie Blandford-Akins & Austin Akins of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Elizabeth Hattan, Jessica Akins McDonald and Justin Akins; and great grandchild, Gavin Lane Akins. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Woodland Cemetary, 118 Woodland Ave. in Dayton, OH. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation or a charity of your choice.
, age 92, of Kettering passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. Bernice was born on June 4, 1914 in Springfield, Mass. to John G. and Marie Kennedy Wynn. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard B. Foster on October 9, 1995; brother, Ralph Wynn of Springfield, Mass.; sisters, Doris Wynn and Marion Russell. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Jerry) Williams of Fayetteville, Georgia and their daughter Suzanne (Alan) Carter and their 3 sons; sons, Richard W. Foster of Kettering, Ohio; William G. Foster of Aurora, Colorado and his son, Brett Foster; Allen “Jack” (Jeanne) Foster of Sidney, Maine and their children Jessica and Stephen Foster; and sister, Frances Edmunds of Hawthorne, Calif . A private family service will be held at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made in care of Richard W. Foster, 3073 Hillside Ave., Kettering, Ohio 45429. Arrangements are in care of Routsong Funeral Home.
, age 93, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away February 22, 2007. He is survived by Pauline Sloan Sanders, his loving wife of almost 70 years and his three children, Judy Selby of Charleston, South Carolina, Paula MacIlwaine and her husband John of Oakwood, and Gerald B Sanders Jr. and his wife Diana of Oakwood. “Jerry” was born in Butler, Pennsylvania in 1913. In his early career working with the American Bantam Car Company in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was proud to have been one of the fabricators of the very first Army Jeep. The family later moved to Erie, Pennsylvania when he started his sales career in the steel industry. After another career move to Hudson, Ohio, he continued in steel sales, he and Pauline retired to Dayton, Ohio to be near their children and grandchildren. During the winter months they lived at the Southwinds in Sarasota, Florida where they formed many of their close friendships. Jerry was a topnotch musician as a banjo and ukulele player from his youth to the present. He was a 25-year member of the Kettering Banjo Society and the Ukulelians. His playing extended to Florida gigs and this past summer, he attended the National Banjo Convention in Michigan where he “jammed “ all night with banjo players from all over the world. Along with his volunteer work at Kettering Hospital ER 20 years, he was a member of Far Hills Lodge F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Antioch Shrine, Arabic Club and Royal Order of Jesters. Jerry loved golf and he was proud of carrying his own bag and playing 18 holes, even at 93. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Oakwood, often volunteering at the yearly rummage sale. Jerry and Pauline traveled all over the world, making many friends along the way. It was often said of Jerry that, “he never met a stranger.” Every June they celebrated their anniversary in Las Vegas. Their 70th wedding anniversary was to be celebrated June 12, 2007. Jerry is survived by a brother, William Sanders of Sacramento, California, and his adoring grandchildren: Robin Bechtel, Stacey Corcoran and her husband Phil, Wendy Bendersky and her husband Lee, Amy Winter and her husband David, Carrieann Sanders and Gerald B. Sanders III and John H. Macilwaine and his wife Tricia. In addition he is survived by nine loving great-grandchildren: Delaney, Cameron and Grady Corcoran, Samantha Winter, Samantha, Natalie and Patrick MacIlwaine, Abigail and Isabelle Bendersky. A private family burial was held at David Cemetery Mausoleum on Saturday, February 24, 2007, where four family generations were present. A Celebration of Jerry’s life took place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, in Oakwood on March 3, 2007. The family received friends after the service in the Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Jerry’s name can be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Dayton for the wonderful care of our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
, died on February 23 in Boston. Mrs. Taylor, 86, lived in Oakwood and Lebanon, Ohio from 1950 until the death in 1985 of her husband, the late Dr. Robert L. Taylor, a prominent cardio-thoracic surgeon. Thereafter she resided in Rangeley, Maine and Marco Island, Florida. Mrs. Taylor was born in Kingfield, Maine and was a graduate of the University of Maine at Orono. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oakwood and the Montgomery County Medical Society Auxiliary. She was also preceded in death by her father, Frank S. Tufts, and her mother, Elsie Nutting Tufts, both of Kingfield; her sister, Velma Tufts Burdwood, of Portland; and her eldest daughter, Frances Libby Taylor, of Locust Valley, New York. Survivors include her sons, Marc Tufts Taylor and Seth Brown Taylor, both of San Antonio, Texas; her daughter, Robin Taylor Landis, of Weston, Massachusetts; and eight grandchildren, Robert K. Landis IV, Taylor McCall Landis, and Samuel Tufts Landis, all of Weston, Massachusetts; Marc Tufts Taylor, Jr., Joshua Hendrick Taylor, Bart Lee Taylor, Spencer Tufts Taylor and Paul Whitney Taylor, all of San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Taylor was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her faith, and her tough Yankee constitution, saw her through the loss of her husband and her daughter. She was down-to-earth, warm and kind, beloved by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held in Rangeley, Maine in the late spring. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Rangeley Lakes Historical Society, P.O. Box 521, Rangeley, ME, 04970.
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