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SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2000 LOCAL DAYTON DAILY NEWS 5B Northmont OBITUARIES hosting Science Olympiad BARNETT, John age 86, passed away Friday, March 3, 2000. John was a longtime resident of New Lebanon and retired from Frigidaire. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his wife Pauline "Pollv" Barnett.

LAHM, Elizabeth age 85, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday.Fe-bruary 29, 2000 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, John; a daughter, Mary Steiger; one sister and one brother. She is survived by a son, Ferdinand Steiger and his fiancee Rosemary Goubeaux; two nieces; three grandchildren: Jeannie Cleere, Betty Crider and Tom Steiger; seven greatgrandchildren; a step- daughter, Barbara De-vore; four step-grandchildren: Claudia Fahren-holz, Jerry Sieber, Jeff Sieber and Karen Bybee and five step great-grandchildren, Funeral services will be held Saturday March 4, 2000 (today) at 11:30 AM at Tobias Funeral Home, Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Ave. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.

15-person teams will solve problems in today's competition in Clayton By Martha IIardcastle For the Dayton Daily Newi (- POINDEXTER, Lois Anita age 65, of Dayton went to be with the Lord March 2, 2000 at Miami Valley Hospital due to a long term illness. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jason T. Poin-dexter; 2 daughters, Clara Sue Owens, and Mary Jo Owens: 5 sons daugh CLAYTON Students from nearly 50 schools throughout the state are coming to the Northmont High School and middle school campus today to compete in North- mont's Invitational Science Olympiad. Science Olympiad is for students in grades seven to 12, where 15-person teams solve problems, answer questions and use their science knowledge to compete with other teams in 23 events. Some of the events involve building balsa wood bridges to support weight, identifying DYNES, Karen A.

age 46, of Seminole Arcanum died Thursday evening at her residence. She was born Sept 26, 1953 in Roswell, New Mexico. Mrs. Dynes had an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Cincinnati, formerly Working Eor Dr. Locke DDS and Dr.

Kilpinger DDS in Greenville. She was amemberofthe First United Methodist Church in Greenville, where she taught Vacation Bible School, served communion, and was a member of the arts and crafts and education committees. She was a member of the Arcanum TWIGS, and a volunteer for the Darke County Youth for Christ. Survived by her husband Craig Dynes whom she married June 9, 1979, her son Ryan and her daughter Mallory Dynes; parents Keith and Juva Jeanne (Condon) Schell of Englewood; and a sister Carrol L. Reynolds of Englewood.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, March 6, 2000 at the First United Methodist Church in Greenville with Rev. Duane Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Ab-bottsville Cemetery. Family receiving relatives and friends from 2 to 5 PM Sunday at the Kreitzer Funeral Home in Arcanum. The family suggest memorial contributions to The Cancer Association of Darke County or Hospice of Dance County: FLOYD, Petty Officer Jason A.

Age 25, formerly of Huber Heights, was killed Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000 while stationed at Norfolk Naval base, VA He was born in Washington, DC on 6 November 1974. He first came to Ohio accompanying his father being assigned to WPAFB in 1992. He attended Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio from 1992 to May 1993. Petty Officer Floyd enlised in the Navy on 9 June 1997 as an Electronic Technician.

He was assigned to the naval destroyer USS CARON, Norfolk, VA He is survived by his son, Shelton Ramon Floyd; parents, CMSGT Kim Floyd, USAF, and Deborah T. Floyd; Sister, Dominique Wilson; Brother, AB Justin Floyd, USAF; his paternal grandfather; both maternal grandparents; a nephew and niece; and a host of uncles and aunts and friends. Petty Officer Floyd will be buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at 3:00 P.M. 7 Mar.2000.ServiceswillbeheldprioratMarshall's Funeral Home, 4308 Suitland Suitland, MD 20746 (301736-1616). The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a donation fund in the name of Shelton Ramon Floyd at any Bank One office in Ohio.

The fund will be used for educational benefits. MILLONIG, Lillian A age 83, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2000 at her home with the support of Hospice and her family. She was born in Cleveland, OH. She received her Bachelor Degree in Dietetics from Ursuline College for Women, and she served an internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur F.

Millonig, MD. Mrs. Millonig is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Loy and Eric Adamy of Grand Rapids, MI; 2 sons and daughters-in-law: Arthur F. Millonig, Jr. and Susan, and Michael J.

and Ann Millonig; 7 grandchildren: Kelly Kilbride, Amy Phelps, Nick and Janet Adamy, and Claire, Dean, and Monica Millonig; and 4 great-grandchildren: Allison, Trey and Christopher Phelps, and Elizabeth Kilbride. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 Noon Monday at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3033 Far Hills Ave. Interment Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday 5 8 PM at Tobias Funeral Home, Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Ave.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Millonig's memory to Hospice of Dayton. amphibians, rocks and minerals and creat GEBHART, Norman L. Age 90 Passed away March 2, 2000, in Rancho Mirage, California. A native of Dayton, Ohio, he was born of June 14, 1909 to Mary and Leonard Gebhart.

He graduated from Stivers High School and received an industrial engineering degree from General Motors Institute, now known as Kettering University, in 1932. He married Violet Florence Rieck in 1935. He received an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from the University of Dayton, Ohio in 1967. He spent all of his 48 working years with General Motors and was General Manager of Delco Moraine for 14 years before retiring in 1 973 His activities on behalf of community development were many. He was president of the United Fund, Dayton Philharmonic Association, and the Dayton Foreman's Club.

He was a member of the Engineers Club, Moraine Country Club, and First Baptist Church. He was chairman of the City Center Task Force, and helped bring about dramatic changes while revitalizing the downtown section of Dayton. He played a major role in making the Convention Center a reality. He was on many boards of directors, Including the United Fund, Junior Achievement, Miami Valley Hospital, University of Dayton, and the Board of Regents of General Motors Institute. He is survived by wife, Florence; sons Dr.

Don Gebbart and wife Barbara and Dr. Robert Gebhart and wife Leslie; grandchildren Courtney and Jared Chandler; Craig Gebhart; Laurel Gebhart; Kristi and Matt Doyle; Robert and Christi Gebhart; sister Ruth Carter, brothers Frances and Alb an Gebhart. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m at First Baptist Church, Dayton, Ohio, visitation hours Sunday, March 5 from 5:00 7:00 pm at Routsong Funeral Home on Oakwood Ave. in Dayton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, 111 West Monument Ave, Dayton Ohio, 45402 or Alzheimer's Association, Miami Valley Chapter Laurelwood, 3797 Summit Glen Drive, 100, Dayton Ohio 45449.

GEORGE, Linda Lou (nee Ferryman) 52. died Tuesday, February 29, 2000, after a brief battle with cancer. She was a resident of West Chester, Ohio. Her love for Christ and desire to glorify God was evident in her love for her family, friends and concern for all. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Frank George; loving mother of Michael (Elizabeth) Brock, Amber (Jeremy) Howard, and Gabrielle George; and the devoted grandmother of Morgan Brock.

She was the loving daughter of the late Floyd Ferryman and Georgette DeSantis; and dear sister of the late Larry Ferryman. Funeral services will be held at the Faith Bible Church, 8130 East Kemper Road. Sycamore Township, March 4, 2000, at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the SHORTEN-RYAN FUNERALHOME, 8791 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester, on Friday from 6-9 p.m. If desired, memorials may be directed to the Child Evangelism Fellowship of Greater New York City, co Betsy Box 140220, Stat-en Island, New York, 10314-0220.

HOLMES, Mary Sue 49, of Xenia passed away Thursday evening March 2, 2000. She was bom in Xenia, Oct. 27, 1950 the daughter of George H. and Shirley (Stephens) Ferguson. She was a 1968 graduate of Xenia High School, 1972 graduate of Morehead University Morehead, KY.

and was employed by Apex Cooper Power Tools of Dayton, OH. for over 25 years. She is survived by her husband Elmer David Holmes and her parents of Xenia, step daughter Amy Holmes George of Clemson, South Carolina and sister Sharon Keller ofXenia. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in honor of Mary Sue Holmes may be made to Hospice of Clinton Co.

61 E. Main St. Wilming- ing a battery-powered, egg-bearing vehicle that will stop before it hits an obstruction breaking the egg. Two middle school teams from Northmont and one high school team will compete with visitors from other Miami Valley schools, including Magsig Middle School, Tower Heights Middle School, Watts Middle School, Centerville High School, Piqua High School, Bellbrook High School, Beavercreek High School, Alter High School and Kettering Fairmont High School. Teams from Illinois, Upper Arlington, Solon, Roseville, Cincinnati and Columbus his parents Franklin Ella Barnett, brothers Kenneth, Carroll, Donald, Curtis, sisters Elva Osbom, Vena Robinette, Dorothy Auburn.

He is survived by 3 sons Larry D. Barnett of Lexington, Gary W. Barnett of Fletcher, NC, Jerry L. Barnett of Winchester, brothers Bascom R. Barnett, Joe Barnett, Rufus Barnett, sisters Beulah Hunn Diane Coffey, 3 grandchildren, 5 gt.

grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins. Funeral services 11:00 am. Monday, March 6 at TOBIAS-CONNER KOCH FUNERALHOME, 92 W. Franklin St. (St.

Rt. 725), Bellbrook. John Turner Hasco Jenkins officiating. Interment Fairview Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Ferry Bellbrook. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.

Sun-day at the funeral home. BENNER, Charles H. age 82, of Miamisburg, passed away March 3, 2000 at Heartland of Oak Ridge. Mr. Benner was a retired school bus driver for Miamisburg City Schools with 33 years of service, a member of St.

Jacob Lutheran Church, Minerva Lodge 98 A.M., Trinity Chapter 44, Adoniram Council 131, Valley Commandery 80, Scottish Rite, Antioch Temple and W.A. Reiter Chapter 439 O.E.S. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Paul, Arnold Lawrence, and a sister, June Gray. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Florence (Thomas) Benner, 3 daughters sons-in-law, Anne Fred Hoskins of Miamisburg, Joan John Forbes of Jackson, TN, Jane Benner of West Harrison, a son, Tom Benner of Fairborn, a brother, Burnett Benner of Miamisburg, a sister, Pauline Skelly of Centerville, a grandson, Howard Forbes, 2 granddaughters, Adah Cummins, Emily Hoskins and numerous nieces nephews. Funeral services will be held March 6, 2000 at 11:00 AM from the GE-PHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE FUNERAL HOME, Miamisburg.

Rev. Michael G. Hout officiating. Burial Hillgrove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday evening 5 to 8 PM.

MinervaLodge services will be conducted at 8:00 PM on Sunday Memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine Hospital in his memory. CONRAD, Clarence Gruelle age 91, Dayton resident since 1940, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2000 at the Hospice of Care Center. Clarence was born on September 10, 1908 in Dry Ridge, Kentucky to Fred Karl and Myrtie (Gruelle) Conrad. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters Karl, Isaac, Mary Rachel, and Christine. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean (Shoberg) Conrad; daughter Joan Christine Conrad of Dayton; daughter and son-in-law Karyl Jean and Steven Artley of Springfield; and 5 special nieces and nephews Danise and husband Dr.

Donald Shields, Stephen Conrad and wife Betsy, James Conrad and wife Linda, Ronald Conrad and wife Joyce, and Rev. Dr. David Conrad, Sr. and wife Mary; also 16 great nieces and nephews; 21 great great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Myrtle Jones; cousin Frances Hunter; and special long time friends Virginia and Richard Korns, Louise Huffman, and Paul and Enid Springer. Clarence was a 30 year member of Dry Ridge Primitive Baptist Church prior to Joining Cornith Presbyterian Church of Dayton in 1954 where he was an or- dained Elder, church school Superintendent, teacher, youth advisor, usher chairperson, member of Corinth Retirees, and delegate to Belmont Churches' Ecumenical Council.

He was the recipient of Corinth's service award, Baptismal font was given in his honor by his wife and daughters. He was a graduate of Dry Ridge High School, alumnusofthe University of Kentucky, attended Graduate School of Engineering at Harvard and U.C.L.A A Fellow of Institute of Radio Engineers, registed Ohio professional Engineer, Senior member and past chairperson of RadioRadar section of NIEET and PCAP-NAECON. Former University of Kentucky Staff Engineer and Chief Engineer radio station WCMI, Ashland, KY, also a Kentucky Colonel. Retired from Wright Patterson A.F. Base in 1 975 after 35 years as a Senior Research Electronic Scientist, Communication and Navigation Laboratory.

(Early development of radar and first laser satellite tracking). Recipient of "Outstanding Service, Civilian Scientist, Department of Air Served for 4 years in W.W. II, Air Force staff officer, A.S.P. Headquarters, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. and Wright Field, Dayton.

Coenda- also will compete. Jan Althaus retired from Northmont Middle School in 1999 after she spent her career as a science teacher there. She is still coaching all of Northmont's Science Olym piad teams. "In Science Olympiad, it's OK to be smart, It's OK to be academically talented," she said. Doug Schaefer, 12, is participating for the first time.

A Northmont seventh-grader, he won Phillipsburg Elementary School's set ence fair last year. "I knew some people in Science Olympiad and they invited me to join," he said. "I really MONTGOMERY, Mr. Lyman A. "Butch" ton, Ohio 45177 age 53, of 3733 So.

Shore PARNELL, Margaret Emma (nee Leonard) got into the balsa airplanes." a One of his activities i building rubber-band propelled planes out ofbalsa wood. The winner is the aviator who can keep the plane in flight the longest. The events begin at 8:20 a.m. and end at 2:20 p.m. The award ceremony will be at 3:15 p.m.

at the high school auditorium. Drive, passed away Mon ters-in-law; Carl "Frankie" Owens, Harold Dina Poindexter, Paul Rebecca Myers of Minneapolis, MN; James Mike Disney of Douglas-ville, GA, and Jason R. Poindexter; 2 sisters brothers-in-law Mary Walter Young family, and Caroline Tom Christman family; one brother sister-in-law, Raymond Rayline Myers family; 9 grandchildren, Audrey A. Owens, Joshua J. Owens, Jason "PJ" Poindexter, Melissa Poindexter, Sarah Myers, Jamie Myers, Kan-ani Myers, Devon Poindexter, and JasonR.

Poindexter Jr. She is also survived by her pet dog Tasha, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, family members and friends. Lois was born Nov. 3, 1934 in South Webster, OH and worked at Inland Fisher Guide for 32 years. She was also known by many good friends from Bingo.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 0 AM, Monday, March 6, 2000 at Tobias Funeral Home-Belmont Chapel 648 Watervliet Ave. Officiating will be Rev. Mark McVey. Interment Willowview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4-6 PM on Sunday.

SMITH, Elizabeth W. "Betty" age 79, of Centerville, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000inBethany Lutheran Village, Linden House. She was a member of DAR, NCR Country Club and Fairmont Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder and was very active in the church activities. Preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Lynn Smith; parents, Samuel LaRose and Florence (Arnold) Weusthoff; and sister, Helen Weusthoff. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Jack D.

Smith; a daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Mike Vickroy of Centerville; a son, Roger C. Smith of Tarrytown, NY; grandchildren, Mary Beth and husband, Dave Noll of Kettering, Amy and husband, Jim Perkins of Cincinnati, Cindy and husband, Trey Barnes of Kansas City, and Tracey Smith and her fiance, Steve Fritz of Kansas City; 1 great grandson, Nathaniel Noll; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim and Hazel Smith, Bruce and Lillian Smith, and Marilyn and Herman Romeiser all of Dayton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 1 1 :00 a.m. on Monday, March 6, 2000 in Fairmont Presbyterian Church, 3705 Far Hills, Kettering with Rev. Robert H.

Wade and Rev. Wayne McCoy officiating. Private Burial in Woodland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2000 in the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E.

Stroop Kettering. If desired, contributions may be made to Children's Medical Center, One Chil-' drens Plaza Dayton, OH 45404 or Hospice of Dayton, P.O. Box 3509, Dayton, OH 45419. SMITH, Genevieve (Neva) Claire (Thille) beloved wife of William Joseph for 46 years, loving mother of Jeanne Marie, Kim Maureen, Wm. Michael, Mark Andrew and Kristyn Thille, passed away unexpectedly on February 29th, 2000.

She was 69years old. Neva was bomin Beloit, Kansas on January 22, 1931 to Fred and Geneva Thille. Throughout her life Neva held many Jobs, from Beech Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas to Sears Ad- -vertising, to Legal Editor at LEXIS-NEXIS in loving wife and mother, holding a great Catholic faith, and remains a shining example to those she left be- hind. In addition to her grieving husband and children, Neva is survived by her sister, Jane and grandchildren, Peter, Megan, Timothy, Andrea, Emily and Caitlin, as well as son-in-law, Michael Erker and daughters-in-law Beth Smith and Lori i Smith. Viewing will be Friday, March 3rd from 4 to 8 P.M.

at Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Big-ger Road. Funeral to be conducted by Fr. Tom Schmidt at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 4 at St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, Ket- -tering.

St. Neva Claire of the Prairie, Patron of the Windblown. She lived 25,241 days she is already greatly missed. VENTURA, Augusta Rose age 96, of Dayton passed away Wed. Mar.

1, 2000 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband John, and her son Dr. Arthur L. Ventura, MD. She is survived by her daughter son-in-law, Mary Carmen James R.

Stafford of Beachwood, OH; 1 1 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grand- daughter. She is also survived by one sister, An- -toinete Esposito of Springfield, OH; and adaugh-ter-in-law, Inga Ventura of Dayton. Augusta was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church for many years, and was a member of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 1AM, Mon. March 6, 2000 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 140 S.

Findlay with Rev. Thomas Gaeke, Celebrant. Interment Calvary Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. Ar- rangements in care of Tobias Funeral Home-Beavercreek Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Augusta's memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. In Memoriam day, February 28, 2000, at Grandview Hospital. A native Daytonian. A retired employee of the City of Dayton after 23 years of service. He was a member of Christ Cathedral where be served as a Deacon.

age 90, of Centerville, passed a way Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at Bethany Lutheran Village. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Leonard and Mary Ellen (Mull) Leonard. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years, Kenneth Parnell. She is survived by three cousins: Alyce Crume, Richard Parr and Raymond Parr; two step-sons: James and Thomas Parnell, and a lifetime dear friend, Frances Webb. She was a member of Ot-terbein United Methodist Church, Belmont United Methodist Church and belonged to the Eastern Starformany years.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 4, 2000 1 1 AM at the Woodland Chapel. The family will receive friends from Public TV stations to share exec 10 AM until time of service on Saturday. Many thanks to all the nursing staff at Bethany Lutheran Village fortheirlovingcare. Services are in care of Tobias Funeral Home, Belmont Chapel. PINKHAM, Edward H.

"Ed" Age 57, of Dayton, died suddenly Friday, morning, March 3, 2000. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Ed was general manager at Smedley's Chevrolet, Vandalia and had Scott Elliott will serve Channels 16, 14 and 48 attended St. Christopher Cath. Church.

Survivors include his wife of 19 yrs- Jerelvn; mother-in-law- Eileen Hedge, Westfield, MA, 2 sons- Scott Mark Pinkham; 2 grandchildren; 2 sisters- Noreen George Johnson, Belmont, MA H. Patricia Dumas, Eagan, MN; a brother- Peter Pinkham, Newport News, VA; a brother-in-law- Ronald Gladys Hedge, Westfield, MA; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, many special friends. The family will receive friends from 2-5 PM Sunday, March 5 at BakerHazel FuneralHome, 5555 Philadelphia Dr. at N. Main St.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Westfield, MA with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Westfield, MA Memorial contributions may be given to the Hippie Cancer Research, www.bakerhazel.com. Survivors Include father, Lyman A (Ellie) Montgomery, of Los Angeles, CA; sons, Lyman A. Montgomery, III, of Dayton, Lymartin Chatt-man, of New York, NY, Anthony Montgomery, Andwele L. Montgomery, Daryl A.

Montgomery, all of Dayton, Lisimba (Princess) Montgomery, of Virginia Beach, VA; daughters, Melody (To-mya) Howell, JaQuata West, Marcy'a (Carl) McDonald, Kim (William) Dean, Tiffane' Montgomery, Dwon Jones, Keisha Jones, Erica Looney, CeCe Snow; foster brothers, Tim, Ted, Terry Million, of Middletown, OH; aunt Mattie High-tower of Pennsylvania; beloved friend, Racine Underwood; a host of grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 1 1 am Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Christ Cathedral, 295 E. Salem Ave. Pastor Leon Stutzman and Rev. Lyman A.

Montgomery, III, officiating. Interment Jeffersonview Cemetery. Visitation 9 am Saturday at the church until time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements entrusted to the HOUSE OF WHEAT Funeral Home, Inc.

2 1 07 North Get-tysburg Avenue. NOCK, Donald Philip A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 6, at 10:30 AM for Donald Philip Nook, 71, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Jamestown, OH. He passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2000, at Hospice of Dayton, after a lengthy illness. He was born August 10, 1928 in (Walker) Nock.

A graduate of Chaminade High School in 1946and Cedarville College in 1950, he served two years in the US Army and was stationed in Japan. He taught high school math at Ross Township, Stokes Township, Silvercreek Township, and Greeneview Schools retiring in 1980 after more than 30 years of service. He was also a coach, athletic director and bus driver. He was a member of St Augustine's Church in Jamestown, a member and past president of both the Greene County Retired Teacher's Association and the Ohio Retired Teacher's Association, a member and past president of the Jamestown Lions Club, a member of the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce and the Historical Society. He was very active in his church, community and local schools receiving many honors and awards.

The Greeneview High School football field was named the Don Nock Field in 1976. He was named the Southwest District Athletic Director of the year in 1979. He received the Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award inl985andthe Lions Club Community Service Award. He served as the Silvercreek Township Clerk 1988 to 1996. In 1 998 he received the Dons Club International Melvin Jones Fellowship Award and the Linos Club International James T.

Coffey Fellowship Award in 1 999. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Rosemary (Elam), 3 children, Robert P. and wife Jonie of Jamestown, Mary Ann and Lee Miley of Beavercreek, Jane and Clancy Cross of Jamestown, 5 grandchildren, Andrew and Anna Nock, Jennifer, Heidi and Jordan Cross, one sister Mary Umina of Dayton and one brother Edward Nock of Bradenton, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call at the Powers Funeral Home in Jamestown Sunday from 2 until 5 and 7 until 9 PM.

Prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. Burial will be in the Silvercreek Cemetery in Jamestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of Dayton, or the Don Nock Athletic Booster Scholarship in care of Greene-view High School. WHALEN.Hattie "Bowling" Age 88, of Dayton, Oh. passed away Thursday morning, March 2, 2000 af- tions for meritorious service from commanding officer, U.S.

Navy Range Sentinel (1977 space launch) and Defense Atomic Support Agency, White Sands, NM. An Electrical Engineering Teacher at Patterson Adult school (7 years) and Sinclair College (6 years). Volunteer for Dayton Public schools and Miami Valley Hospital and a driver for Fish. His life touched and influenced many persons. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.

Celebration of Life service 3:00 p.m. Sunday.March 5, 2000 at the Corinth Presbyterian Church, 4269 Corinth with Rev. David Douthett officiating. No viewing. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Cremation and interment, Hillside Cemetery, Dry Ridge, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, P.O. Box 3509, Dayton, Ohio 45401- 3509 or Corinth Presbyterian Church, Memorial Fund, 4269 Corinth Dayton, Ohio 45420. Arrangements by Tobias Funeral Home, Belmont Chapel. CRAWFORD, KarinE.

age 36 of Beavercreek, OH passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2000. She was a 1981 graduate of Beavercreek High School. She is survived by her husband Michael Crawford; 1 daughter; Christina Crawford, both of Beavercreek, OH, 1 sister, Kathlyne (Geis) Hildebrand of Kettering, OH; 1 brother; Kristopher Geis of Newburgh, NY; and her mother; Cassandra (Geis) Koogler of Beavercreek, OH. Funeral services 10 AM Monday at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME, Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd.

Fr. William J. Kramer officiating. Interment Beaver Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 4 PM.

If desired, memorial contributions in Karin's memory may be made Dr. Gary Hoffman for research on Wegeners Granulomtosis co Cleveland Clinic Foundation, P.O. Box 931517, Cleveland, OH 44101-8713. ELIFRITZ, Doris B. 78, of Fletcher died Thursday, March 2.

She was the widow of Ralph Elifritz and a member of Union Baptist Church, Troy. Survived by daughters Connie Cox of Piqua, Maria Brown of Clayton, Judy Runyan of South Vienna, Kathie Hoi-derman of New Carlisle, and Debra Brading of Centerville, two sons Richard of Troy and El vin of Fletcher, nineteen grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and four step-greatgrandchildren, seven sisters and three brothers. Funeral services Monday at 2:00 P.M. at the Union Baptist Church, Troy. Burial in Fletcher Cemetery.

Visitation Sunday from 2:00 until 6:00 at Suber Funeral Home, Fletcher. Memorial donations may be made to the Union Baptist Church. ter a lengthy illness, at I rViretal TMannr Mnfcinrr i vijrobcu vcuiiri Aivuaiug By Laura Dempsey Dayton Daily News DAYTON Think TV, better known as the Miami Valley's public television channels 16 and 14, and its Cincinnati counterpart, WCET, Channel 48, have begun a collaboration in programming by sharing the services of executive Scott Elliott, who began work March 1 as an employee of both organizations. Elliott will divide his time between Dayton and Cincinnati, according to Barb Compton-Keene, Think TV communications and promotions coordinator. "This is not a merger," she said.

"We are still going to operate as separate stations. We have collaborated with them (WCET 48) on some educational services projects, but this is the first time we have shared a resource as far as an employee is concerned." Elliott was senior vice president and station manager at the Cincinnati station; he will take on the responsibilities and title of vice president of broadcasting for the Think TV Network. In his expanded role, Elliott will oversee regional public television programming for all three stations: Channels 16 (WPTD), 14(WPTO)and Channel 48 (WCET). In a press release, David Fogarty, president and general manager of Think TV, and Wayne Godwin, president and general manager of WCET, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. "We're excited to continue growing our partnership with WCET and to have Scott on board," Fogarty said.

Elliott came to WCET in 1988 as senior vice president of development, having worked in public television and public radio in Buffalo, N.Y. Home. Mrs. Whalen was the daughter of the late Sampson Bowling and late Luverna Ellis Bowling and was also preceded 1 In Loving Memory of KENNETH McCOY 341999-342000 AyearagotodayanAngel came and took you away. Time has not filled our heavy hearts, dried our sad eyes or eased our pain.

Your time with us was too short. We miss you so much and cherish the wonderful memories vou left behind. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Your loving wife, Mother, Dad, Family and Friends. in death by her husband, Kyle Whalen and a son, James Whalen, Eight brothers and two sisters.

She was a member of the West Robbins Baptist Church in Robbins, Tenn. She is survived by one daughter-in-law; Judy Whalen of Dayton, Ohio. Five Grandchildren; Michael A Whalen and Christopher L. Whalen of Dayton, Stephen S. Whalen of Kettering, MarshaL.

Estes of and Susan M. Bush of West Carrollton, Three Step grandchildren; Dan Aydelott of Texas, Terry Williams of Kettering and Kim Wells of Ohio. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Ashley Estes, Amber Estes, Chaunisty Bush, Jeffrey Bush Michelle Whalen and James Robert Whalen. She will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 6, 2000 at 1:00 pm, at the Tobias Funeral Home, Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Ave.

Family will receive friends from 2-5 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Pastor David Schooler officiating. Interment will be at Bellbrook Cemetery A special thank you to the Hospice of Dayton and Crystal Manor Nursing Home for their love and support in caring for our Grandmother. For The Finest In Sympathy Flowers OBERER'S FLOWERS 223-1253 f..