Date: Fri 24-Sep-1999

Publication: Bee

Author: MARION

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OBITS (Loecher; Dressler; Riley; Renew)

James G. Loecher

James G. Loecher, 77, husband of Eleanor (Carper) Loecher of 107 Berkshire

Road, Sandy Hook, died September 14 in Yale New Haven Hospital.

He was born in Lancaster, N.Y., March 6, 1922, son of the late Theodore and

Delia Loecher.

A systems analyst, he was employed by CBS for many years. He earned a bachelor

of arts degree as well as a master of business administration (MBA) from

Columbia University and an MBA from Georgia Tech.

A veteran of World War II, he served in the Army Air Force, participating in

the European-Africa, Normandy Invasion, Northern France and Rhineland Theaters

of the war. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Unit Award.

He is survived, besides his wife, by three daughters, Mary Inman of North

Attleboro, Mass., Anne Loecher of Cambridge, Vt., and Barbara Loecher of

Brooklyn, N.Y.; two sisters; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Trinity Episcopal Church, Newtown, September

18. Cremation followed.

Arrangements were by Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown.

The Newtown Bee September 24, 1999

C. Spencer Dressler

C. Spencer Dressler, husband of the late Helen (Bauer) Dressler, of 127 Sugar

Street, Newtown, died September 18, his 100th birthday, at his home.

Mr Dressler was born in Philadelphia, Penn., September 18, 1899, a son of the

late Clement J. and LeEdda (Spencer) Dressler. He was a resident of Newtown

since 1977 and previously was a resident of Norristown, Penn. Mr Dressler was

a graduate of Gettysburg College. He was employed as the plating mill

supertendent for the Allenwood Steel Company until his retirement in 1965.

Survivors include a son, Richard S. Dressler of Edmondton, Alberta, Canada; a

son-in-law, Thomas Sager of Newtown; four grandchildren, Jonathan Sager and

Tanya Capeci, both of Newtown, and James and Danielle Dressler of Canada; and

a great-grandson, Bradley Capeci. He was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy J.

Sager.

Funeral services will take place at the convenience of the family. Burial will

be in Boehm's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Blue Bell, Penn. Arrangements

were by the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown.

The Newtown Bee September 24, 1999

Grace Riley

Grace Edna (Kearns) Riley, 80, of Bridgeport, died September 10 in Bridgeport

Hospital.

She was the mother of John F. Riley of Newtown.

Mrs Riley was born in Bridgeport, and was a lifelong resident. She was a long

time member of St George Church, Bridgeport. She was the widow of John Riley.

In addition to her son, survivors include two other sons, Robert J. Riley of

Stratford and James M. Riley of Bridgeport; two daughters, Janet Tomchik of

Monroe and Ann Mennillo of Bethel; one sister, Loretta Meade of North

Providence, R.I.; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held on September 13 from the Larson Funeral Home, 2496 North

Avenue, Bridgeport, to St George Church, Bridgeport, for a Mass of Christian

Burial. Interment was in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield.

The Newtown Bee September 17, 1999

Alice E. Renew

Alice E. Renew, 75, wife of the late Luther Renew, of Nunnawauk Meadows, died

September 13 in Danbury Hospital. She was the mother of Jane Lockwood of Sandy

Hook.

She was born in Columbus, Ga., November 19, 1923, daughter of the late Alvin

and Jodi (Tutor) Spradley.

She was previously married to Francis L. Blackstone. A resident of Newtown for

15 years, she was an active member of the Newtown Senior Center.

In addition to her daughter, she is survived by three sons, Dr Jack Blackstone

of Little Rock, Ark., Cal Lee Blackstone of Atlanta, Ga., and Ray E.

Blackstone of Covington, Ga.; another daughter, Alma Bales of Augusta, Ga.; 15

grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Honan Funeral Home September 15 with Rev

Terry Pfeiffer of the United Methodist Church officiating. Burial took place

in West View Cemetery, Augusta, Fla.

The Newtown Bee September 17, 1999