1950 -2007

BEARD, Dale A. 57, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away December 1, 2007. He was born July 7, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Carl & Geneva (Davis) Beard. He was an electrical engineer at Alektronics, Beavercreek. He was a graduated in 1968 from Tecumseh High School and General Motors Institute of Technology in 1973. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Ruth A.; his father and step mother, Carl & Joyce Beard; a sister, Barbara & Kenny King; sisters-in-law, Anne Bereda, Lois (Mike) Snyder and Mary Chambers; many nieces and nephews who lovingly knew him as Uncle Fuzzie, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, a brother, Steve Beard, and in-laws, Ed & Frances Straukamp. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 5-8 p.m. Tuesday December 4, 2007 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in New Carlisle Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.trostelchapman.com

1949 - 2007

BRANDENBURG, Calvin L. 58, of Springfield died Sunday, July 22, 2007 in his home following a several month battle with cancer. He was born March 23, 1949 in Elkins, West Virginia the son of Calvin C. and Mildred L. (Louk) Brandenburg. Calvin was a 1968 graduate of Tecumseh High School and retired from International Truck and Engine with thirty-two years service. He then went to work part time for EMCO Transportation. He attended Southgate Baptist Church and was a member of Moose Lodge 536, Eagles 397 and the Union Club. Calvin had been an avid musician, playing in Country Rock bands for the last thirty-two years. He played the Pedal Steel Guitar in venues all around the Miami Valley, and for many years was in the Crystal River Band and most recently in the Rite Stuff Band. He also had a great interest in electronics and was A-Plus Certified as a Computer Operator and in Computer Networking. He is survived by his wife Fabenne (Valentine) Brandenburg, with whom he celebrated thirty-seven years of marriage on July 11, 2007; two daughters and sons-in-law Adrienne M. and Joseph Reisinger of Springfield, Andrea L. and Jeff McConkey of St. Paris, Ohio; one sister and brother-in-law Cindy and Willard Laymaster of Xenia; two brothers and sisters-in-law Charlie and Cathy Brandenburg of Eaton, Ohio, Curt and Valerie Brandenburg of Dayton; three grandchildren Andrew Reisinger, Mackenzie Brandenburg and Connor McConkey; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Sam Louk.

Bonnie (Bolin) Barendante' 1950-1977

1950 - 2007

CARBONE, James B. Age 57, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 at Vandalia Park Nursing Center after a lengthy illness. He was born January 17, 1950 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Vincent & Ruth (Typanski) Carbone. Jim was a 1968 graduate of Tecumseh High School, a 1972 graduate of Wright State University and a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. Prior to Jim's illness, he worked 10 years as a claims representative with the Social Security Administration. Preceded in death by his sister, Karen, Jim is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Mazzone) of Vandalia; 2 children, Jacqueline and Stephen, both at home; 1 brother, Mike Carbone; 1 sister, Sylvia Adkins; his mother-in-law, Colette Mazzone; 3 brothers-in- law, Dan Mazzone (Joanne), Dave Mazzone (Vicky), and John Mazzone; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 2, at St. Christopher Catholic Church, Vandalia with Fr. Francis Keferl officiating. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 am until time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Huntington Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Ave., Ste. 902, New York, NY 10018 or to Hospice of Dayton in Jim's memory. Jim's family would like to offer special thanks to the entire staff and the volunteers at Vandalia Park Nursing Center and also Hospice of Dayton for their kindness and care during Jim's lengthy illness. Arrangements entrusted to Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia.

Mike Chapman

Bob Christmas 1950 - 2005

Robert "Bob" Christmas, 55, of New Carlisle, died suddenly Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born March 27, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to Melvin and Geneva (Morrell) Christmas who survive him and reside in New Carlisle.  He was a former owner of Trostel, Chapman and Christmas Funeral Home, New Carlisle, a United States Air Force Vietnam Veteran, a member of the First Baptist Church.

1950 - 1984

Michael Lee Conley

33, of 326 Drake Ave., New Carlisle, died early Tuesday morning, April 15, 1984 in Mercy Medical Center. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Anna) Conley, New Carlisle. He was a 1968 graduate of Tecumseh High School, a Vietnam Army Veteran, a member of Aeries No, 3491 FOE, New Carlisle. Survivors include his parents; a sister, Mrs. Jerry (Beverly) Razor, New Carlisle; a niece, Nicole Razor and nephew, Brent Razor, both of New Carlisle; a girlfriend, Sheryl Davis, New Carlisle. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 p.m. in the Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home. New Carlisle. Services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Kevin Boggs officiating. Burial will be in New Carlisle Cemetery.

 

1949 - 2005

Michael J. Croner
55, of New Carlisle, Ohio died Monday July 25, 2005 at his residence. He was born on Christmas day December 25, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Alan J. and Erlyne J (Stevens) Croner, His arrival was special in that not only was it Christmas day but it was also his parents wedding anniversary. He was a retired Electronics Engineer with thirty years of service at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Research Laboratory. While there he worked with airborne communications equipment and intelligence agencies within the United States and several foreign countries. He was a graduate of Tecumseh High School and Wright State University with a BS degree in Systems Engineering. During his life he traveled the world for both business and pleasure. He is survived by his brother, Richard and his wife Jan of Houston, Texas; two nephews, Matthew and Scott, and is wife, Janty all of St Louis, MO. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Services will be held at 4 p.m. July 29, 2005 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN & CHRISTMAS FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Burial at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be ohe hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

1950 - 2001

Linda Kay Ellis
51, of Xenia, Ohio, died Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 6:45 p.m. in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was born May 28, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Robert L. Ellis Sr. and Martha J (King) Ellis. She was a 1968 Tecumseh High School Graduate, and an employee of Delphi of Kettering. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert L, Jr. and Karen Ellis of Donnelsville, two nieces, Renee and Robyn; nephew, Robert L. Ellis III; many other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends; special friends, Sue Newberry of Xenia, Ohio, Harriett Thomas and their extended families; god-sister, Judy Slupe and her daughter, Megan. Services will be held Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN & CHRISTMAS FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Richard McIntosh officiating. Her cremains will be buried in New Carlisle Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

1950 - 2002

Richard (Rick) Estes

52, of Medway, Ohio, died at 6:45 a.m. 2002 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born April 25, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Millard F and Doris (Sturtlz) Estes. Rick was a 1968 graduate of Tecumseh High School, a graduate of ICB, and was the voice of Kil-Kare Speedway for seven years. For many years he was the Deputy Registrar for Xenia and  was involved with many Xenia community organizations, such a s Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Old Fashion Days, and participated in local theatre and politics. In a addition to his father and step-mother, Millard and Charlotte Estes, he is survived by his wife. Evelyn “Evvie” Estes; two sisters, Lois (tom) Goldsberry and Sandra (Mark) Coppess; step-sister, Cassie (steve0 Davis; step-brothers, Coby and Jeff Stover; special niece, Vikki (Robert) Rife; mother-in-law Delores (Mike) Hausman; father-in-law Royce (Evelyn) Miller; sisters-in-law, Elaine (Sean) McMichael and Edwina (Scott) Hanson; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris and his first wife, Vickye. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. at Faith Community United Methodist Church, 100 Country Club Drive, Xenia, Ohio with Pastor Jack Drodge officiating. Interment will follow Woodland Cemetery in Xenia. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the TROSTEL, Chapman & CHRISTMAS FUNERAL HOME, 507 West Jefferson Street, New Carlisle, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 375 Homewood Road, Los Angeles, California 90049, www.pancreatic.org. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

 

William Fent

1950 - 2005

Ronald “Ron” FAIG

55, of Temple Terrace, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2005. He is survived by his loving daughter, Sarah Faig of Tampa; Mother, Lucille Faig of Hamilton, Ohio; brother, James Faig of Tennessee; sister, Suzanne Walker of Ohio and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by hit father, Ellsworth Faig. He was a graduate of Tecumseh High School and Kent State University, Ohio. Ron was employed by the University of South Florida as a media Relations Specialist for over 10 years. Ron’s attitude outlook on life during his 53 year battle with polio inspired everyone he met. His life was dedicated to his daughter, Sarah and her well being. A memorial service sill be held at Medway UMC at 4 p.m. Tuesday August 9, 2005. The family will receive friends before and after the service. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests donations be make to the local March of Dimes.

1950 - 1983

Rebecca Lynn Kame

33, of 201 Villa Dr., New Carlisle, died at 8:10 p.m., April 18^th in Community Hospital following several months of failing health. She was born in Springfield, Feb 15.1950, a daughter of Lester Richard and Patricia (Weldon) Kame. She was a 1968 Graduate of Tecumseh High School and attended Rhema Bible College, Tulsa, OK for 1 year and had received a grant to complete her higher education. Becky worked as a lab technician at Meadow Gold Dairy, Dayton for 11 years. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, John and Cheryl Linkhart; one nephew; Robbie Linkhart, all of Springfield,; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lester (Hazel) Kame of Springfield,; several aunts and uncles. Friends may call at the Littleton Funeral Home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev Laurence T Rugh pastor First Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at the Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the City of Faith Cancer Research, Tulsa, OK

1948 - 1996

Capt. Jerry Lucas

47 of New Carlisle, OH passed away Wednesday, September 25, 1996 at 8:50 a.m. after a short illness, with family members present at his home. He was born October 19, 1948; in Springfield, Ohio the son of Harold and Mildred (Millie) McPherson Lucas. In addition to his parents of New Carlisle, OH his as survived by a daughter, Tracy L. Lucas and her husband Tim Jones both of the United States Army stationed at Ft. Hood, TX; one stepson, one stepdaughter; brother, D. R. Lucas of Springfield, Ohio, fiancé, Sharon Miller of Dayton, OH; sister Linda Goenner and her husband, Mike of New Carlisle; special friend Sandra Campbell of Dayton, Ohio; special aunt Margie McPerson Parrill of Springfield, Ohio; Many nieces; nephews; and cousins. He would like to acknowledge the many members of the New Carlisle Fire Department/EMS for being the most important part of his live for 20 years, the staff associates and workers at Rust Industrial or 10 years. Jerry was associated with the New Carlisle Fire Department/EMS, Rust Industrial Services, Security National Bank, Springfield Clark County HAZ-MAT, and the Clark County Fireman’s Association. The family will receive friends at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN & CHRISTMAS FUNERAL HOME New Carlisle, Sunday from 2-8 p.m. with the services at 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 30, 1996 in the First United Methodist Church, South Main St., New Carlisle with Rev. Thomas H. Maxedon, Jr. and Rev. Dick McDaniels officiating. Burial will follow in t Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Fireman services will be held at 12 noon Monday at the funer home. The family asks for your expression fof love to be int eh form of the New Carlisle Fire Department/ EMS and or Mercy Hospice of Springfield.

Ronnie Mossbarger

McNUTT, Lois Jean (Oskowski), 52, of Valdosta, died Friday, November 29, 2002, at her home.  She was born Aug. 29, 1950 in Fairfax, Calif., to the late Paul V. and Marvis Lorene Oskowski and had lived in Valdosta since 1978.  Mrs. McNutt was a certified medical assistant and a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.  Survivors include her husband, David McNutt of Valdosta; two daughters, Christa McNutt and LeAnne McNutt, both of Savannah; and a cousin, Chris Oskowski of Ambridge, Penn.  Funeral Mass will be held at 12:10 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father John O'Brien officiating.  A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the church with visitation following until 8:30 p.m.  Mrs. McNutt will be cremated following the service and the burial of her cremains will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, Ga. 31603-1727 - Carson McLane Funeral Home

1950-2006

PHARES, Judy E. age 56, of New Carlisle, passed away Friday, March 3,  2006 at 5:07 pm in the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 6, 1950, the daughter of Robert L. and Miriam (Crow) Phares. She was a graduate of Tecumseh High School Class of 1968 and a majorette in the marching band. Member of Order of Eastern Star Home City Chapter Springfield. She was past worthy Matron of both the Home City Chapter and the New Carlisle Chapter of Order of Eastern Star. She loved to ride her motorcycle and enjoyed bowling. Member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed ceramics and has worked at the Setting Place in New Carlisle. Survivors include a son, Zachary Webster, of Enon, Ohio; two daughters, Cassandra Fox, of Dayton and Allison Foster, of Enon, Ohio; one granddaughter, Madison Elaine who was the light of her life; two sisters, Roberta Mays, of New Carlisle and Karen Wolfberg, of Vienna, Virginia; two brothers, David Phares and Herbert Phares, both of New Carlisle; her mom, Marian Phares and her good friend from Eastern Star, John Stokes, both of Springfield; several nieces and nephews, one great niece, four great nephews and five cousins; an uncle Bill (Dorothy) Phares, of California; two aunts, Katie Crow, of Enon and Dora Phares, of Donnelsville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Robert L. and Miriam Phares, also by two uncles, Jack Phares and Mick Crow.

Dennis Scarborough