Doris A. Longenecker, 75, of Arcanum, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Mrs. Longenecker was born in New Madison on March 14, 1935, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lissie (Charles) Bowers. She was a member of EUM Church Greenville. Doris worked as the Cafeteria Manager at the Brethren Home retiring in 1997. She is preceded in death by her husband Jackie L. Longenecker, Brothers Bob, Harold, and Pete Bowers, Sisters Edith Bowers and Judy Klopfer. Survived by Daughter Rhonda (David) Smith; Sons Rev Raymond (Fredia) Longenecker and Rodney (Gwen) Longenecker; 8 Grandchildren Carla Smith, David Smith, Derek Longenecker, Heather Smith, Ashley Smith, and Steven Smith; 5 Great Grandchildren Avery Smith, Micah Smith, Chloe Smith, Ambyr Hoshauer, and Charlie Hoshauer; Brothers Marvin (Doris) Bowers, Donald (Mary) Bowers, and Joe Bowers; Sisters Jeanne (Gene) Knox and Ruth (Vonn) Spitzer. Services 11:00 AM, Tuesday 2/1/2011 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum with Rev. Raymond L. Longenecker officiating. Burial in Mote Cemetery. Visitation Monday 5 - 7 PM at the funeral home.
