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DAY ION DAILY NEWS LEGISLATURE OBITUARIES rv enators 6B THURSDAY. JANUARY 22. 1998 hear dirt on soil Students urge a congressional committee to designate Miamian the state soil. FISHER, Esther Age 70, of Ft. Loramie, and formerly of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan.

20, 1 998 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Freda Griesdorn; and her husband, Clement A. Fisher. Esther is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Bertha Wente of Minster, and Virginia Boeke and husband, Urban, of Ft. Loramie; and several nieces and nephews.

Esther was a part-owner of the Slyders Tavern on Watervliet Ave. and retired from Deuer Manufacturing. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ft. Loramie.

Prayers will be held 9:30 AM Saturday Jan. 24th at Tobias Funeral Home, Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Ave. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2300 Smithville Rd. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. FRITTS, Maureen, Age 74, of Dayton, passed away Thursday January 2 1 Maureen is survived by 3 daughters, Paula Age 98, formerly of Germantown, passed away Wed. Jan. 21, 1998 at Bethany Lutheran Village. Born in German Twp.

1899 the daughter of Henry L. Si Catherine (Kinkle) Immel. Emma lived in Germantown until she moved to Bethany in 1 980. She was a lifelong member of Emmanuel's Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Edward Immel and Arthur Immel.

Survived by sisters in law, Ruth Immel of Miamisburg and Hattie Immel of Germantown. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday Jan. 23, 1998 at the Arpp Si Root Funeral Home. Pastor Ronald Seibert officiating. Burial Germantown Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 12:00 (noon) until time of service Friday at the funeral home. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Emmanuel's Lutheran Church in Germantown. McGOWAN, Virginia R. (Nixon) Age 83 of Kettering, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 20, 1998. Retired Customer Service Representative for D.

P. L. Former member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church (Dayton) where she was a long time Choir Director. Current member of Epiphany Lutheran Church.

Preceded in death by her parents Carl and Rosa Nixon, husband Arther; son Robert and sister, June Shafer. Survived by son, Carl of Kettering; grandchildren, MaryAnn (Fred) ReinigerofWestVirigina, C. Arthur McGowan (fiance Leah) of Centerville, Michael A. (Tracy) McGowan of Centerville, Todd (Hillary) McGowan of California, Age 66, of Trotwood, passed away Tues. Jan.

20, 1998. Jean was born in Detroit, MI, July 29, 1931, retired from Yoders Industries preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers 2 sisters. Survived by sisters, Helen Burnham, Dorothy Thompson, Eileen DeShayes. Madeline Price Si Pat Middebrooks; brother, Robert DeShayes; very dear friends, Karen Douglas Kiera numerous nieces nephews. Funeral services 1:00 P.M.

Fit at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, Northridge Chapel, 5040 Frederick Pk. at Needmore Rd. Interment Fairview Cemetery, West Alexandria, OH. The family will receive friends 5-8 P.M.

Thurs. at the funeral home. BARNHART.Ruthl., Age 73, formerly of New Carlisle, Ohio died after a short illness Tuesday, January 20, 1998 in Vera Beach, Florida. She was born October 17, 1924 in New Carlisle the daughter of Edward Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Cooper. She was a member of the Community Church United Church of Christ, Vero Beach and Order of the Eastern Star.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1993 and her mother. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Judi Jerry Studebaker of Richmond, Indiana, Carolyn CraigUmbenhauerof PalmBay, Florida, Marilyn Ralph Hacker of Lexington, Kentucky; son, Jim Barnhart of Louisville, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Scott Studebaker, Beth S. Shepherd and Heather M. Hacker; two great grandchildren, Tyler Greer and Haely Studebaker; father, Edward Cooper of Greenville, Ohio; three sisters, Delores and her husband Bill Berry all of New Carlisle; nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. Memorial services will be held in Vero Beach, Florida at a later date.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 1998 at the First United Methodist Church of New Carlisle with Raton Hacker officiating. Burial in New Car PETERSON, Barbara M. Age 65 of Centerville, died Wednesday, January 21, 1998 at Kettering Medical Center. She was a member of Incarnation Catholic Church and retired in 1 988 from the Oakwood School System as a French teacher.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Sigurd son Si daughter-in-law, Sigurd Robert Susan Thayer Peterson of Centerville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at Church of the Incarnation, 55 Williamsburg Lane in Centerville, with Father Thomas A. Kuhn officiating. Burial at Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call from P.M. on Friday at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St. in Centerville. SCHROEDER, Mona Hull 86, died Jan.

20 at Friendship Village. She was formerly of Clayton. She donated her body to Wright State University. Memorial Service Hap-, py Corner Church of the Brethren, Jan. 31.

THOMAS, Joseph C. Age 80, of Vandalia, passed away Tues. Jan. 20, 1 998 at Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy illness. Joseph was born in Springfield, OH March 9, 1917, a retired tool maker, member of Vandalia Masonic Lodge 742, Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Navy Veteran of WWII, member of VFW Post 6560 American Legion Post 668.

Survived by his wife of 60 Helen; daughter son-in-law, Shirley Bud Frawley son daughter-in-law, Joseph Nancy; 6 grandchildren spouses, Mark Sharon Frawley, Kelly Lonnie Robinson, Todd Dawn Frawley, Joseph Si 1 grandchildren; sister, Barbara Hanlin; brothers, -Glenn Thomas Si Lowell Hanley numerous other relatives friends. Funeral services' 10:30 AM. Fri. at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME Northridge Chapel, 5040 Frederick Pk.

Pastor Steve Veg officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-8 P.M. Thurs. at the funeral home.

If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice ofDayton, 324 Wilmington Day-ton, Ohio 45420. THOMPSON, William Age 74, a former resident of Rouses Point, NY, died Tuesday (January 20, 1998) at his home in Largo, Florida. Born May 10, 1923 in Champlain, New York, he was the son of the late Williamand Lillian (Smith) Thompson. Mr. Thompson retired from the Railroad in 1 983 and moved to Florida in 1988.

He was an Army Air Corps veteran and served in the European Theater during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post and VFW Post in Rouses Point. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Margaret M. Thompson and a brother, Roy Thompson. Survivors include a son, Robert W.

Thompson of Schuylerville; 1 daughter, Gail Ashline of West Milton, Ohio; 2 sisters, Joyce Lavoie of Rouses Point and Ruth Ashline of Hilton, NY; 6 grandchildren, David Ashline of Champlain, New York, Bradley Ashline of Dublin, Ohio, Marcy Hodgson of Troy, Ohio, Jennifer Thompson of White Plains, Donna Hillebrant of Gansevoort, and Robert Thompson of Schuylerville; 1 great grandchild, DevanAshlineofChamplain; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. The family suggests memorials in his name be made to Hospice of Florida Suncoast, 300 East Bay Largo, Florida 34640. By Jennifer Chorpening Columbus bureau The earth beneath our feet could be soon elevated to the state soil. The Senate committee on Energy, Natural Resources Environment took testimony Wednesday on a proposal to designate Miamian soil as the state soil.

Miamian is found in all or part of 22 Ohio counties, including Montgomery and surrounding counties, and is the fourth-most common soil in the state. The effort to give it the state designation was initiated by students from Fair-' field County, and the committee Wednesday heard from two students, -Michelle Mellott, a seventh-grader who is president of the Miamian soil committee at Liberty Union Thurston Middle School, and Ashleigh Miller, a high School senior who started the committee in 1992. Mellott spoke on the heritage of the Miami name, which traces its roots to the Miami tribe. Miller, whose family runs a farm, talked about the soil's importance to her family. Their testimony was complemented by soil experts, who said Miamian's suitability for agricultural purposes and building sites make it representative of about 475 recognized soils in Ohio.

In addition, they said state soil recognition can help boost education for soil conservation. Sen. Ben Gaeth, R-Defiance, questioned the whole designation movement in Ohio, which even has a state rock 'n' roll song. After testimony, Chairman Sen. Scott Nein, R-Middletown, asked sponsor Sen.

Nancy Dix, R-Newark, to schedule the issue for a committee vote next week. State Rep. Jim Buchy, R-Greenville, "has a similar bill pending in the House, but it is stalled in committee. Lee Fntts Frame Turner; Keneaitn si wayne Turner, all ofDayton and Bobbie Jean Walker of Jackson, KY; 2 sons, Elwood Fritts ofDayton and Billy Ray Watkins of MO; sister, Pauline Bentley of KY; 2 brothers, Howard Watkins of Dayton; James Watkins of Vandalia and special friend, Betty Kelly; 1 0 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 2 PM Saturday January 24 at Morris Sons Funeral Home, 1771 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering.

GANLEY, Jean Frances Age 38, died Sunday, January 18, 1998 at her home in Columbus. Survived by her parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 3 nephews. Also survived by many friends. She was the proprietor of the John Frances Center, Grandview. A memorial service will begin 1 P.M.

Saturday, January 24, 1998, at Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road. Private interment at a later date. HASCHART, William Age 86, of Centerville and previously of Norwood, OH, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998. Preceded in death by his wife, Lila; 1 son, Jimmy; 2 sisters, Lois and Mabel and 1 brother, Lester.

He is survived by 1 daughter and son-in-law, Gloria Galen Roth and 1 granddaughter, Gina Roth, all of Centerville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill had retired from Allis-Chalmers, Norwood and was a member of the Bethany Church of Christ, Kettering. Funeral services Friday at 1:30 P.M. from the Tobias Funeral Home Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd.

Rev. David Ladd officiating. Interment Arlington Memorial Gardens. Mt. Healthy, OH.

Friends may call Friday from 12 noon until 1:30 P.M. prior to the service at the funeral home. HEFELFINGER, Florence Age 83, of the Vandalia Park Nursing Center, passed away Monday, January 19, 1998 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by 1 daughter son-in-law, Joan Jerry Trimbach of Dayton; 1 brother, Van Si wife Esther Knife of Tipp City; 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 1 :00 A.M.

Thursday, January 22 at the Morton Whetstone Funeral Hone, 1 39 S. Dixie Vandalia with Rev. Ronald Hajarian officiating. Burial Minnich Cemetery, Union. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 A.M.

until time ot services. lisle Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday in the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN CHRISTMAS FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Contributions may be made to VN A Hospice Indian River County, 1 1 1 1 36th Vero Beach, Florida 32960.

BAUMAN, Robert James Age 48, of Kettering, died Saturday, January 17, 1998. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Bauman. Surviving are his mother, Glenna M. Bauman of Dayton; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Nancy Bauman of Oak-wood; niece, Laura Bauman of Cincinnati.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Funeral services 11:00 AM. Friday, January 23 at George Miller Son Funeral Home, 850 S. Main St. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation at the funeral home for one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Diabetes As-sociation Of The Dayton Area. BERRYMAN, Ruth Davies, Age 97, of the Vandalia Park Nursing Center, passed away Monday, January 19, 1998 after a lengthy illness. She was born April 1, 1900 in Ed wardsville, PA. Ruth is survived by 1 daughter, Laura Jendricks of Butler Twp.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 24 at the Evans Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre, PA with burial to follow at the Fern Knoll Cemetery. Local arrangements by Morton Si Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia. Chad (Deanna) Cataldi of Cincinnati and greatgrandchildren, Timothy and Benjamin. Memorial service 7:30 P.M.

Friday, First Baptist Church of Kettering, 1600 Brownleigh Rd. Pastor Stan Ballard officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 7:00 P.M. Friday until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Kettering Building Fund.

Arrangements by Schlientz Moore Fu-neral Home. OAKLEY, Horace E. Age 67, of Germantown, passed away Saturday January 17, 1998 at Sycamore Medical Center. Horace was retired from the US Army. He is survived by 2 Brothers, Paul Oakley and Bob Oakley both of Eminence, MO.

Horace made his home with his niece, Bill Eunice Hunter and their children and grandchildren. Graveside service will Friday January23, 1998 at the Dayton National Cemetery, Pastor Doris Arnett Whitaker officiating. Arrangement made by the Arpp Root Funeral Home, Germantown. POWELL, Rose Age 60, of New Lebanon, died Tuesday, January 20, 1998 in Dayton. Mrs.

Powell was born in Dayton on February 18, 1937. She was a member of the 1st Tabernacle of God's Church in New Lebanon. Mrs. Powell is survived by husband Dale; sons, Kenneth Violet of Vandalia, James Shelley of Chillicothe; daughters, Phyllis Green of Buckeye Lake, Nina Conley of Waverly, Virginia Webber of Peebles; sisters, Helen Childersof Peebles, Juanita Barker of Peebles; 7 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon Thursday with Pastor Ernie Issac officiating.

Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:30 till the time of services on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contribution envelopes will be available at the viewing to help the family with funeral expenses. RIBBINK, Joan (nee Winchell), passedaway Wednesday, January21, 1998. Born July 16, 1925.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard V. Ribbink and her devoted parents, Hugh Dorothy Winchell and a precious infant daughter, 'Cynthia Lynn Ribbink. Joan was retired from the Dayton Mental Health Center after many years of service. A 1943 graduate of Northridge High School and a member of the Lunch Club from that class. Joan was an avid quilter, canner and homemaker.

Survived by 4 loving children, Steve wife, Debbie Ribbink of Centerville, Patricia husband, Ma-laetasi Sofa of Hawaii, Mark wife, Theresa Ribbink of Bellebrook and Kristy Ribbink of Fairborn; 6 cherished grandchildren, Denise, Amanda Si Damon Sofa, Stacey Ribbink, Michael Kelli Ribbink; and very special friend, Edwin Cromwell. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, at the Morton Si Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Vandalia with Rev. Edward A.

Puff officiating. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff of the Oncology Ward at Miami Valley Hospital and the staff at Hospice of Dayton for their kind support during this difficult time. If so desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in Joan's memory, CONTACT Jennifer Chorpening at (614) 224-1608 or e-mail her at jenchorpeningcoxohio.com YOUNG, James T.

(Tom), JOHNSON, Robert G. Sr. age 76, of Riverside, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 1998. Bob was born in Richwood, W. VA, 1(101 urns rativaA BORUM, Mr.

Andrew "Tracy" Age 43 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 1998. He was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Betty Seldon; step-father, Walter Seldon, children, Andrea and Anthony Borum; mother of 8 i 'J Mi 1 ft. PIQUA Hotel redo Zjf from DAP INC th 18 IV years of service; was a tlr I member of Evangel Li Age 62, of Kettering, passed away Monday, January 19, 1998 at teringMemorialHospital. He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda and brother, Charles.

He is survived by his wife, Rose; daughter, Marlene Young of Kettering; sons. Gary preceded in death by his cost tops $13 million parents, 6 sisters and two brothers. Survived by his beloved wife of47years, Avanell; 1 daughter son-in-law, Judy John Combs of Deer Park, TX; 3 sons Si daughters-in-law, Danny Connie Bever of Brookville, Robert Jr. Si Rebecca of Huber Heights, George Si Arley of Deer Park, TX; 9 grandchildren, Danny, Jamie, Melisia, Scott, Robby, Misty, Kimberly, Brian, Timmy; 8 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service 10 AM Saturday at the GEORGE MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, Northridge Chapel, 5040 Frederick Pike at Need-more Rd.

Interment Glen Haven Cemetery. Rev. L.O. Prosser officiating. Bob's family will receive friends 4-8 P.M.

Friday at the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be made to Evangel Road, Dayton, OH 45403. his wife Dee of Miamisburg, James, Jr, Si his wife Kay of Washington, Lester his wife Linda of Kettering, and Tim of Kettering; sisters, Liddie-belle Clark of Fairborn and Rosie Youngerman of Dayton; brother, Ruben, Jr. Si his wife Lillymae Of Dayton; 13 grandchildren; and 1 great-grand-; child. James was a member of Oak Creek Worship Center and was an employee of Tuffy Brooks for over 40 years.

Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at Barclay Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Pastor Jim McPhearson and Rev. Bruce -McKane will officiate. Interment will be in Me-" mortal Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 pm Friday at the funeral home.

Any contributions may be made to the James T. Young, Sr. Memorial Fund at National City Bank, 4025 Wil-mington Pike, Kettering, Ohio 45440. Age 75, ofDayton, departed this life Saturday Jan. 17, 1998.

He was born In Opelika, AL. A resident of Daytonfor36years. Survivors include wife, Lula Rowell; 2 sons; 1 brother; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be Friday 1 PM at H.H. Roberts Funeral MANCINI, Louis G.

(Lou) Age 35 of Dayton, died suddenly at Miami Valley Hospital, Tuesday, January 20, 1998. He was a hair designer at Hollywood Hairdressers, on Far Hills in Oakwood for many years. He was a 1 982 graduate of Beavercreek High School, before going YOUNG, Martha M. (Marty) Age 57 ot Dayton, passed away Jan. 19 at Hospice of Dayton.

She is sur-, vived by 2 brothers: Paul and wife Barb Young of Dayton and Don and wife Marilyn I ii ii Young of Indiana: several nieces Si nephews. And special friend, Joan Chorazewitz and 3 little people Ben, Katie and Molly. Marty was retired from NCR with 30 years service. She served in the military for 17 years; Air Force, Marine Reserve and Army National Guard. Funeral Service Friday, Jan.

23, 11:00 A.M., Tobias Funeral Home (Belmont Chapel), 648 Watervliet Ave. Fr, Jerry Bensman officiating. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thurs. 4 to 8 Contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton In Marty's memory.

his children, Diane Scott; three sisters, Marsha (Rev. Freddie) Piphus, Cincinnati, Marilyn Seldon, Dayton, Marion (Thronn) Hicks, Philadelphia, PA; brother, Walter, Jr, (Angela) Seldon; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna L. Brown; aunts, Evelyn Reese and Norma (Louis) Dowell, all of Dayton. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Friday, 10 A.M. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 5561 Hoover Avenue. Pastor John Jackson, officiating. Interment Jefferson-view Cemetery. Friends may call and family will receive friends one hour prior to services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family in memory of Mr. Borum. Services Respectfully Rendered by H.H. Funeral Home. CROSSON, Stella I.

Age 75, of Cincinnati, formerly of Dayton, died Monday January 19, 1998 in Defiance.OH. She was retired from Buckhorn Industries, member of Norwood Baptist church. Stella was preceded in death by her husband Ernest E. Crosson. Survived by sons: Herbert Murray of Beavercreek, Michael Murray of Defiance, Charles Murray of Cincinnati, Patrick Murray of Aurora, IN.

Step children: Paul Crosson of Cincinnati, Mel Crosson of Ringold, GA Marilyn Godfrey of Griffin, IN. Sister: Lucille Neher of Sarasota, FL. Brothers: Eldon Bowser of New Morefield, Paul Bowser of Springfield, OH. 16 Grandchildren; 18 Great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services 10 A.M. Saturday Rest Haven Cemetery, Evan-dale, OH. The family will receive friends Friday 4 to 8 P.M. at the Meyer-Boehmer Feucht Funer-al Home, 1733 Brown Street, Dayton, OH. (Jack), Age 79, of Dayton, died Tuesday January 20, 1 998.

John was retired from the Bendix Corporation as a Grinder. He is survived by his wife, Grace; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Dick Burdg of Lebanon, Kathleen and Dave Bouglne of Dayton; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mike and Carol of Colorado, John of Dayton and 5 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Friday January 23, 10:00 a.m. at St Henry. Preceded by a prayer service 9:15 at the Westbrock Funeral Home, 1712 Wayne Ave.

The family will receive friends Thursday from at the funeral home. Burial Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Asso-ciatlon. Envelopes available at the funeral home. GIFFORD, Clarence, "J.R.M Age 68, of Riverside passed away Tuesday, Jan.

20, 1998 at his residence. He was preceded In death by his parents, Clarence Si Gladys Glfford; grandparents, Gurney Lola Harpest and Ernest Si Agnes Glfford (Adoptive Parents); 3 sisters. Margaret Thompson, Marybell Lupton, and Edna Glfford; 2 sons, Donald Glfford and Jesse Gifford. He is survived by his wife, Alice; 2 daughters, Diane Newcomb of Huber and Brenda Seale of Riverside; 1 son daughter-in-law, Oregory Allen Si Elizabeth Gifford of Kennesaw, GA; 2 brothers Si sisters-in-law, Lawrence Si De-lores Glfford and Edward Si Betty Glfford, all of Dayton; 6 grandchildren, Mike Si Robert New-comb, Scott Si Zachary Seale, and Chad Si Aaron Gifford; and one great-granddaughter, Jesslka, Mr. Glfford was a Veteran of the U.S.

Navy, he was a life member of Amvets post 464, the Falcon Club, American Legion post 200, Dayton Lodge 147, andScottlsh Rite Valley ofDayton, Funeral services will be 12 Noon, Saturday, Jan, 24, 1908 at Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton-Xenla Rd. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Bowersvllle, OH. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 P.M. on Friday with masonic services at 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shrincrs Children's Hospital.

to Carousel Beauty School. His popularity will be sadly missed by many close friends and his family. Louis was very caring, had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed making people laugh. He was very talented, creative and popular among those who knew him. He was very loving and devoted to his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Neva Manclni In 1 979. Survived by his father, Mario Mancinl, Sr. of Dayton; one sister Si brother-in-law, Carole Si Mark Price of Houston, TX; three brothers Si a sister-in-law, Anthony Mancinl ofDayton, David Mancinl and Mario Si Carol Mancinl, Jr. of Kettering; a devoted niece, Candice Manclni, and niece, Christa Price. Also survived by numerous friends and relatives.

Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 24, at MORRIS SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1771 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering, with Father Gary Aultz officiating. Burial will follow at Byron Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M.

Thursday and 6-8 P.M. Friday, at the funeral home. By Lisa Perry 4MIAMI CQUNTY BUREAU 7 The. estimated cost of renovating a downtown Piqua architectural centerpiece has tripled. Nevada real estate developer David whose purchase option on Fort Piqua Hotel expires Feb.

5, sent a verbal Jy revamped financial package to cover renovation expenses to Piqua Improvement Corporation this week. PIC owns the Fort Piqua Hotel, a vacant 1891-vintage hotel in the center of the Miami County city. "The cost has changed since the scope vbf the project has changed," Fess said. said he plans to meet with PIC board of directors by the end of this week to discuss the updated offer. "Originally, it was $3.8 million, then $5 million, then $6 million, then $13 million," Frear said.

"Clientele will demand that you can't cut corners. You can't nickel-and-dime it and expect it to make money." Since signing the original purchase option on the hotel in early 1997, Frear also has signed options on four adjacent Piqua businesses, and is negotiating with a fifth on the same block to add convention center space to the project. Frear said tax credits, a community development block grant, bank loans, and his own personal financial invest-ment complete the financial package. "If the state gives us the incentive, it's a sure thing," Frear said. FAYETTE COUNTY Company duns schools WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE (AP) Miami Trace school district will have to repay $272,585 to a natural gas supply that paid too much in property taxes, a school official said.

Miami Trace Treasurer Debbie Black said Tuesday that Texas Eastern asked that the money be repaid In a lump sum. The company paid the excessive amount over a five-year period after company land was reassessed at a tax rate that was too high, she said. She said school districts in other coun-. ties also will be have to repay money to Texas Eastern. In Memoriam Home, 38 S.

Gettysburg Ave. Rev. Leroy Cockrell officiating. Interment Jeffersonview Cemetery. Friends may call 11-1 PM.

Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services. SZAKAL, Betty Louise Age 70 of Kettering, passed away on January 19, 1998. She was a resident of the area for all of her life. Survived by her husband of 50 years: George; Son daughter-in-law: Nick Si Frances; son-in-law: Molly Bruce Stiver; son daughter-in-law: Bo Jill; 6 grandchildren: Mitchell, Suzanne, Alex and Tyler Szakal, Emily and Phil Stiver. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orion and Viola Staddon and sister, Margaret.

Betty was retired from Rike's Dept. Store. Before her Illness, she was active with the Dayton Altar Rosary Society, Dayton Catholic Womens Club, University of Dayton Library, Past President of the Dayton FOP Aux. 1 1 and the Dayton Poetry Club. Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M.

Friday, January 23, 1998 at Emmanuel Catholic church. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 5-8 P.M. at Tobias Funeral Home, Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Ave. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Hospice ofDayton or the Alzheimers Assn.

Her family wishes to thank Walnut Creek Nursing Center for their loving care during Betty's stay. WEINERT, Frances Elizabeth Born June 6, 1906, of 47 North Perry Street In Vandalia, a devout and founding member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, died Wednesday, January 2 1 1 998 at Grand vie Hospital. She was 91. Frances was preceded In death by her husbands, Charles Nelson Kuntz and Arthur Weln-ert.

She Is survived by her sons: William Charles Kuntz of Springfield and Adolph Henry Kuntz of Dayton; by her 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and by 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral will be Saturday, 9:15 A.M. In HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 49 Linden Avenue followed by a 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher Church offered in her honor.

Burial at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home that same morning, Saturday from 8:30 to 9:15. The family will also receive friends at the Welnert home following the burial service. An expression of sympathy may be made to Hospice "May hersoul rest in peace." In Loving Memory of 1 Bill Promt 11347 -12296 It's been 2 years since you left our lives so very suddenly, There's not REED Mr. Thomas "Sloppy" Age 73, of 1816 Kensington Drive, passed away Saturday, January 17, 1998, at the A Medical Center.

A native Dayton-ian, Veteran of the United States Army. A retired employee of Jack Walker Paper Company after 25 years of service. Preceded ll uay inai goes oy inai we I jl don't think of you. Know ing your luve lur us nas helped us through the rough times of the past and will make each day In the future a little easier. We miss and love you.

very much, Your family In death by his parents Thomas Si Lizzie Reed and daughter, Gwendolyn Reed. Survivors Include wife, Lorita W. Reed; sons, Barry Reed, Daryl Reed. Bruce Reed; daughter.Cathy (Jerry) Reed; sisters, Rose, Frankle, Zelma, Winnie and Hazel, ofDayton; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grand-children; mother-in-law, Hortense Owens; nieces, nephews; brothers and sisters-in-law: other relatives and friends, Funeral service will be held 1 1 A.M. Friday, January 23, 1998, at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

2 107 North Gettysburg Avenue. Rev. Dana Owens officiating. Interment Dayton National Cemetery. Visitation 9 A.M.

Friday at the funeral home until the time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. OLAFE.SPENCE It doesn't seem as though three years have passed since we've last talked and shook hands, January 22, 1995. For though you're absent In the flesh, yet you're with us In spirit. Sadly missed by son, Theron Lisa) grandklds, Thea, Breann, Asia; relatives friends, Richard Si if Alberta Mahaffcy..