It is with fond memories that we pay tribute to our classmates who have passed on.
All are greatly missed.
Section 1
Mark Ebright
2/17/1959 – 8/1983
Printing
- Wrestling
- Football
- JA Club
- VICA
Section 1
Perry Goods
12/28/1958 – 1/1986
Electrical
- VICA
Section 1
Isaac Andrews, Jr.
2/17/1959 – 12/20/1993
D.E.
- DECA
- Journalism
- Yearbook Staff
- Drama
- Bowling
- Christmas Play
Andrews, Isaac Jr., age 34, of Dallas, TX., went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 20, 1993. He was born February 17, 1959 to Isaac & Mafalda Andrews in Columbus, OH.. Isaac was employed with Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Texas. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted mother, Mafalda Andrews of Dayton; father, Isaac Andrews, Sr. of Columbus; 2 sisters, Regina (Fred) Williams of Dayton, and Trina Williams of Columbus; 1 half-brother, Chad Andrews of Columbus; 1 nephew, Rodney Owens; 2 nieces, Ryan Owens and Michelle Hart; maternal grandmother, Eugenia George of Dayton; paternal grandmother, Mattie Andrews of Columbus; 4 uncles, Ned Andrews & Woodrow George of Columbus, Melvin George of Concord, CA. and Terry George of Atlanta, Ga.; 5 aunts, Emma Thomas of Atlanta, Ga., Virginia Gordon & Yvonne Davison of Long Beach, CA., and Marie Langston & Cinderella George of Dayton; and many other relatives and friends, including some special friends from Dallas, Tx., Sharon Bonner, Michael Williams and Henry Johnson. Funeral services 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 27, 1993 at the Smith Funeral Home, 370 S. Broadway St., Dayton. Reverend John Jackson officiating. Burial West Memory Gardens (Garden of Freedom).
Section 1
DeVonner O’Neal (Ingram)
Medical Arts
- VICA
- Bowling
- Choir
DeVonner Jean Ingram Music Scholarship
The DeVonner Jean Ingram Music Scholarship is awarded annually by the Department of Music to a UWG [University of West Georgia] minority student majoring in music who demonstrates academic success and financial need . This scholarship was established in September 2000 in memory of Mrs. Ingram by her brother, Frederick E. O’Neal. Mrs. Ingram was very active in her church choir and this fund serves to honor her love for music.
Section 2
Christopher Beach
5/19/1958 – 6/4/2005
Electrical
- VICA
Christopher “Chris” A. Beach
BEACH, Christopher A. ‘Chris’ Age 46 of Dayton, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2005. For the last 24 years Chris worked at Adena Tool as Quality Assurance Manager. He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. He was an avid fisherman and a Gourmet Cook and he had a zest for life. Preceded in death by his father Paul and a sister Genevieve as well as a brother-in-law Peter Marth. Survived by his mother Evelyn Steiner and her husband Merle, fiance’ Vicki Reed, 1 daughter Candace Beach, son Ryan Beach and their mother Linda, 1 grandson Elijah Loy, 7 sisters Barbara Beach, Carolyn Marth, Patricia Jackson, Marcia Adenuga, Sandra Beach, Mary Anne Beach & Nancy Lemaster, Jane & Glenn Thomas, 3 brothers Dennis Beach, Alan & Paula Beach, Joseph and Donna Beach, step brothers and sisters, Connie (Robert) Morgan, Fred (Diane) Steiner, Anita (Jerry) Kinderman, Douglas (Mary) Steiner, 26 nieces and nephews and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 545 Odlin at Siebenthaler by Father Del Staigers. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Section 1
Cynthia Warren
11/14/1959 – 6/28/2002
Medical Arts
- VICA
Section 2
Kevin Noonan
5/19/1958 – 6/4/2005
Accounting
- Tennis
- OOEA
- Bowling
Section 1
Charles (Duane) Brown
8/8/1959 – 10/8/2005Machine Shop
- VICA
- Wrestling
Section 2
Mark Maruca
10/7/2013
Sheet Metal
- Baseball
Mark Raymond Maruca, Sr.
MARUCA, Sr. Mark Raymond age 55 of Union, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 7, 2013. He was an owner and president of Allied Services in Clayton. Mark will forever be known for his caring and willingness to help anybody in need. He was a member of the West Milton and Celina Eagles. Mark loved the outdoors, especially boating and fishing up at St. Mary’s Lake. He also enjoyed hunting and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan, Bengals fan, and an excellent lover. He is survived by his wife of 20 years: Terri (Fudge) Maruca, sons and daughters-in-law: Mark (Rose) Maruca II of Centerville, Nicholas (Ashley) Allegretto of FL, grandchildren: McKinsey, Mark III, Robert, Ethan, Max, brother: Anthony (Linda) Maruca of Springfield, sister: Sarah (John) Stoddard of Dayton, father-in-law: David Fudge of Fairborn, mother-in-law: Gail Fudge of Union, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Anthony and Sarah “Sally Lou” (Schommer) Maruca. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Kindred Funeral Home (400 Union Blvd., Englewood).
Section 2
Phillip Downey
Printing
- Wrestling
Phillip Eric Downey was born August 23, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. He attended Dayton Public Schools; graduating from Patterson Coop High School.
After graduatiing from high school, Phil signed up for the U.S. Marines. He was stationed at Paris Island, South Carolina where he later became Drill Sergent.
Phil married Nina Moore on Paris Island, where they were surrounded by many family members and a host of friends. Phil soon left the Marines and became a police officer for the Prince George County Police Department. A few years into being “one of Prince George County’s finest”, he was struck with bad news. The doctors found a tumor on Phil’s brain, which after agonizing over the possibilities of what could happen, Phil decided to go ahead with the surgery to have the malignant tumor removed. After pulling thru the surgery the news was that he would have to learn to do things all over again (which we take for granted daily). He had to learn to feed himself, walk, write and learn to speak again.
With never-ending determination, Phil took one step at a time, and with the help of his wife, family, other friends and the “rest of PG County’s Finest”, he made it.
After his recovery he got a job as Building Inspector with Prince George’s County, where he worked up until his death. Phil also remained in the military (which he loved) by being apart of the Air Force Reserve. At his death he was in the process of finalizing his affairs and heading to San Antonio for a training program.
Phil was a guy you could be comfortable talking to, and just being around him was quite an experience (non-stop laughter). If you knew how Phil loved to make people laugh then you knew Phil quite well. Phil had so many wonderful qualities and a heart as big as outdoors. But, nothing would compare to how he would talk about his boys, Chris and Eric. He was so proud of them and loved them so much. It’s not easy bringing up young men in todays world, but Phil knew when to put his foot down and I’m sure we call can say, he did a great job.
Phil will be deeply missed by many but none more so than his siblings that he has left behind. He will always be remembered and will continue to put smiles on all our faces.
Section 2
Phillip G. Price
11/24/2012
Printing
- JA
- VICA
- Football Manager
- Newspaper Staff
Phillip G. Price
PRICE, Phillip G. 53, of West Alexandria, OH, died at his residence. Phillip was born on November 25, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of the late Walter and Virginia (Wenrick) Price. He was a 1977 graduate of Patterson Co-Op in Dayton and was an EMT with Eaton Medical Transport in Eaton, OH. Phillip was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and had served with the Police Departments in Phillipsburg, OH and the University of Dayton. He was a special deputy with the Preble County Sheriff’s Office and had served on the Harrison Township Fire Department in Dayton. He was a member of the Preble County Community Response Team; The Civil Air Patrol Unit 282 in New Lebanon, OH where he was a Major; The Box 21 Rescue Squad in Dayton and the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton. Phillip loved to travel and spend time with friends. Phillip is survived by his dear friends Terri Davis and her daughters Ashley & Alexis Bergin of Lewisburg, OH; Chris Vecchi of Springboron, OH and numerous friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Full Gospel Temple, 4745 US Rt. 127 N, Eaton, Ohio with Chaplain Jerry Meddock officiating. A gathering will be held following the service in the social hall behind the church. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Homes, Inc. – Eaton Chapel.
Section 1
Peggy Lynn Smith (Foman)
2/21/2013
D.E.
- DECA
- Drama
- Newspaper Staff
- DECA Parlamentarian
- Christmas Play
Peggy Lynn Foman
FOMAN, PEGGY LYNN, 53, of Dayton, OH, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 in her home with daughter and husband by her side in Ormond Beach, FL.
She is finally at peace after her battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by daughter, Jenny Allen; husband, Bill Foman; grandchildren, Kaleigh and Gavin Allen; and stepsons, Adam and Brent Foman.
Section 1
Mark H. Saunders
9/30/2013
Machine Shop
- VICA
- Football
Mark Howard Saunders
SAUNDERS, Mr. Mark Howard age 54, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. He was a faithful member of United Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Lue Emma Saunders; sister, Frances Cohens and brother, James Saunders. Survivors include (2) children, Antwaun Saunders and Christina Saunders; (4) sisters, Janice Saunders, Emma Culpepper, Dreama Hunt and Ceclia Marino; (2) brothers, Kenneth and Allen (Hattie) Saunders; (2) special granddaughters, Marissa and Payton Robinson; (1) uncle, Claude Lee and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2013 at United Missionary Baptist Church, 900 Lexington Ave., Dayton, Ohio, with Rev. Leroy Cothran, officiating. Interment: Jeffersonview Cemetery.
Section 1
Alicia Tigner
8/19/2014
D.E.
- DECA
- Chorus
Alicia Gail “Lisa” Tigner
TIGNER, Alicia Gail “Lisa” age 55, of Dayton, peacefully transitioned to the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Lisa was the daughter of the late Herman & Bertha (Lawson) Tigner. She was a graduate of Stivers-Patterson High School, Class of 1977 and continued her education at Sinclair Community College. Lisa was a faithful employee of Dayton Public Schools and a member of Vineyard Church of the Harvest. Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and four sisters, Audrey Tigner, Leslie Tigner, Patricia Newell and Kimberly Taylor. She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving daughter, Audrey Meghan Nevins; one brother, David (Barbara) Tigner; devoted nephew, Eric Wiggins; devoted cousins, Kevin & Lester Carlton; close friends, Lance Taylor, Andrea Simmons, Gloria Lane, Stephanie Smith, Shevel Hinton & Cathy Adams; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 1 pm Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 North Gettysburg Avenue. Rev. Dr. Robert Brown officiating. Interment West Memory Gardens.
Published in Dayton Daily News on Aug. 26, 2014
Section 1
Andy Kreitzer
9/3/2014
Machine Shop
- VICA
Andrew W. Kreitzer
Andrew W. Kreitzer, age 55 of Greenville, passed away suddenly on September 3, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born July 31, 1959 in Dayton to the late Andrew E. and Jacqueline R. Kreitzer.
Andy is survived by his wife, Candace “Candy” Kreitzer, with whom he spent the last 16 years; children: Lisette Michele Kreitzer, William Michael Kreitzer, Lee Edward Helton (Shannon), Nathan Ira Helton (Chenise) and Holly Marie Peterman; 10 grandchildren; brothers: Karl Kreitzer (Fran), Maurice Kreitzer and Milton Kreitzer (Mary); sisters: Jacqueline Subler, Kathy Lisska (Andy) and Dorothy Hamlin (Chris); numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Andy was a 1977 graduate of Patterson Co-op. He worked as a Tool Maker for over 35 years. Andy also worked as a Direct Care Provider for individuals with MRDD. His clients became like family to him and he enabled them to enjoy life more fully. This was a vocation that was dear to his heart, brought a lot of joy to his life and was inspired by his daughter, Lisette. Andy touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed.
Section 1
Joseph Collins
October 11, 2019
Electrical
- Marching Band
- Jazz Lab
- Symphonic Band
- Patterson Break Thru
- Baseball
- Musical Play
COLLINS, Joseph Lynn “Joe” Age 59 of Dayton, Ohio passed away at his residence on Friday, October 11, 2019. Joe was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio and was a graduate of John H. Patterson Co-Op High School. He enjoyed playing drums as a member of a popular local band named Sparkle, music, working on cars, and remodeling homes. Joe had a true admiration for his four daughters, wishing that they would always stick together and look out for one another. He dearly loved all his brothers, sisters, and family. Joe was a mail carrier for the United States Post Office and drove semi-trucks for many years. Joe was preceded in death by his birth mother, Ellen Collins, his father Roosevelt Kimble, and his sister Joycelyn “Bird” Collins. He leaves to cherish his four daughters, Diana “Nikki” Collins, Patricia “Trish” Tyndale, Danielle “Danie” Collins, and Brittany Kendrick, his son, Demarcus Dansby, his grandchildren, Lamont Hancock Jr., Maurice Bannister II, Quanterius Bailey Jr., Donovan Bailey, Kendall Bailey, Olivia Tyndale, and Chavis Kendrick Jr., his brothers and sisters, Forest White, April Goodson, Dawson Martin, and Robert Martin, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. Joe, we know you are watching down on us from heaven. Play a beat for us on your new set of drums! The family will receive family, friends, and guests on Friday, October 18, 2019, for visitation at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. held at Donald H. Jordan Memorial Chapel, 4882 Germantown Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45417.
Published in Dayton Daily News on Oct. 16, 2019
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Faculty
Winston “Flash” Gordon
9/20/2012
GORDON, Winston 83, of Eaton, OH and Bellaire, MI, died Sept. 20, 2012, in Central Lake, MI. He was born Dec. 25, 1928, in New York City, NY, to James L. and Mary (Hartwell) Gordon. After proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army, 4th Infantry Division during the Korean War, Winston went on to get his master’s degree in education. He taught many students over his 30 years in Dayton Public Schools. Once retired, he and his wife Shirley Ann (Lawson), moved north to Bellaire. They spent their summers there and he enjoyed fishing and playing golf. Gordon is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, his son Scott (Kathy) Gordon of Pittsburg, PA, daughter Susan Gordon of Rhinebeck, NY, and granddaughter Paige Leigh Lavender. A Memorial service will be held Sat. Dec. 8th at 1:30 p.m. at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Eaton, OH with Rev. Wayne Morrison officiating.
Faculty
Robert W. “Ziggy” Ziegler
9/23/1997
Ziegler, Robert W.
Age 65, of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at Miami Valley Hospital. Mr. Ziegler was a retired English teacher from Patterson Co-op High School and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Anne L.; daughters, Catherine and husband Kenneth C. Thomas II of Bath Twp, Pamela Anne Ziegler of Huber Heights and finale David Boyd of Union; sons, William G. of Vandalia, John L. and wife Deborah of Riverside, Robert K. of Huber Heights; sisters, Juanita Hosbrook of Las Vegas, NV, Bonnie Brand of Hollywood, FL, Jean Bowman of Englewood, FL; grandchildren, William M. Ziegler, Christina Elaine, Alexandra Nicole, Kenneth Carl III and baby Thomas expected.
Euna Thompson
8/13/2011
THOMPSON, Euna McGruder age 72, of Dayton, passed away August 13, 2011 at Kettering Medical Center. She was a native of Alabama and graduated from Alabama State Teachers College Laboratory High School, Montgomery, AL. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education from Alabama State University and served as Choral Director at Lowndes County Training School in Lowndes County, AL and in Montgomery City Schools, Alabama. She served in the
Dayton Public School system for over 34 years teaching Music and Humanities at McFarland Elementary, Dunbar High School, Stivers-Patterson High School and Patterson Co-op Career Center. She received a Master of Music Degree from the College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati and served as Choral Director at Wilberforce University 2003-2005. She served as Minister of Music at Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 20 years. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Dr. Donald W. Thompson, Sr.; parents, Rev. Robert and Elsie Mae McGruder; brothers, Darmon, Johnny Robert, Willie, Deorsey E. Sr., Benjamin W. and Charles McGruder; sisters, Janie Mae Ferrell 
and Hannah Louise McGruder. Survived by her son, Donald W. Thompson Jr. (Dawn); daughters, Edith T. Darden (Clarence) and Robina T. Colson (Daniel); brother, Leonard N. McGruder (Sandra); grandchildren, Noelle T. Thompson and Donald W. Thompson III; brother-in-law, William R. Morrison (Betty); sisters-in-law, Ann McGruder, Amina McGruder and Mary Kathryne Thompson; special friends, Helen Hawkins, Percy Jones, Rev. and Mrs. Charles McDaniel; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, her beloved Tabernacle family and friends. Homegoing Celebration will be held 12 noon Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 380 South Broadway. Rev. Dr. Ernest E. Graves officiating, Rev. Dr. Leon Troy, eulogist. Interment Woodland Cemetery.
John H. Patterson Co-op High School
1952 – 2008
Patterson was the brainchild of a committee of industrialists led by NCR founder John H. Patterson, who approached the school board in 1912 with the idea to combine skilled crafts with secondary education. That led to the Trade Extension in 1913 and that became the Dayton Night School, according to historical accounts. The Dayton Cooperative High School, housed at first in Stivers High School, opened in the fall of 1914.