Marcella Bent

BENT, Marcella, age 90, formerly of Riverside, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2012. She was born on July 23, 1921 to Elizabeth (Klinker) and Ferdinand Zimmer in Dayton. Marcella married Harry P. Bent on September 2, 1939 in St. Mary’s Church, Dayton, Ohio. Besides her parents, Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Bent; her only son, Gary E. Bent; and her four brothers: Bob, Elmer, Joe and Willie Zimmer. Survivors include her seven daughters: Joni (Dick) Vance, Joyce (Jerry) Kochendorfer, Dianna Miljan (Los Angeles, CA), Barbara Cannon, Debbie (Dale) DeBrosse, Jeanette (Bill) Cory, and Bev Kreitzer; eight grandchildren: Vicki (Tim) Pauley, Rich Vance, Jim Kochendorfer, Karen (Steve) Schneider, Lynn (Fred) Payne, Stacey (Rob) Rickmon, Mark and Brian DeBrosse; and nine great-grandchildren: Lauren and Lissa Pauley; Eric, Abbie and Jared Schneider; Jose and Vivian Payne; and Audrey and Jamie Rickmon. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 21, 2012 at St. Helen Catholic Church, 5100 Burkhardt Rd. Father Dave Brinkmoeller officiating. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Her family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, July 20, 2012 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marcella’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed to her family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.