Melvin David Crouse, D.O., passed away peacefully on July 11 after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, N.Y. on March 23, 1928, he was the son of Irving I. Crouse, M.D. and Leya Greenberg Crouse. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty. A graduate of the University of Buffalo (Class of 1948), he attended the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in the Class of 1958. Dr. Crouse came to Dayton and completed his internship at Grandview Hospital.He established his private practice in family medicine in Moraine, where he cared for patients until his retirement in 2001. He was a stalwart member of the Grandview Medical staff for more than 52 years, where he was very involved in the leadership of the hospital staff. His devoted service was recognized with many awards including the General Practitioner of the year (1986) by the Ohio State Society of Family Physicians, the Distinguished Service Award (2002), and the title Grandview Pioneer (2010), both bestowed by Grandview. He was a life member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Ohio Osteopathic Association and the Dayton District Academy of Osteopathic Medicine. He was also a member of the Ohio State Medical Association and the Montgomery County Medical Society. Dr. Crouse was a clinical associate professor at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His community service included years of service to the Dayton Visiting Nurses Association and many other community and philanthropic organizations. His personal interests included memberships in the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, and devoted service to his synagogue. Interment was at Beth Abraham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Beth Abraham Synagogue, the Family Practice Residency Fund of the Grandview Foundation, 405 Grand Ave., Dayton, Ohio, 45405 or the charity of your choice.

Sam Rubin, age 90 of Dayton, passed away July 7. Mr. Rubin was a lifelong resident of Dayton. He was born to Jacob and Fannie Rubin, immigrants from the Ukraine. Mr. Rubin was preceded in death by his wife Lore, a nurse, to whom he was married for more than 50 years; also his brother and sister-in-law, Nathan and Babe Garek Rubin of Columbus. Mr. Rubin is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Karen and Rabbi Jeffrey Elson, grandson Daniel Elson, all of Columbus, and niece Eileen (Bruce) Tager of Tempe, Ariz. As a marine in World War II, he served in the 4th Tank Battalion of the 4th Marine Division in the South Pacific, including Tinian, Saipan, and Iwo Jima three days after the famous flag raising. Mr. Rubin began working in the sports department of the Dayton Daily News while still at Stivers High School, and spent 40 years at the paper, retiring in 1984 as national news editor, after which he volunteered at Samaritan North and for The Dayton Jewish Observer. Mr. Rubin spent his final years at Covenant House (now Four Seasons of Dayton), where he was known as the “mayor of Covenant House.” He was loved by the staff along with caregivers from The Hospice of Dayton, to whom the family extends their gratitude. Mr. Rubin loved the Reds, classical music, and his family. Interment was at Beth Abraham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Beth Abraham Synagogue.

Richard I. “Dick” Sachs, 81 of Centerville, passed away June 30 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in New York to the late Joseph and Irene Sachs. Mr. Sachs graduated from Champlain College in Plattsburg, N.Y. and attended graduate school at New York University. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. He was a Realtor of great honesty and integrity in the Dayton area for 28 years, retiring from Coldwell Banker Heritage in 2005. Since retirement, he had been a volunteer at Miami Valley Hospital. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Audrey Goldberg Sachs; his brother-in-law and wife, Norman and Sura Veta of Denver; his nephews and their families, Mark Veta and Neal Veta; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Radene and Ralph Stump of Beatrice, Neb.; and his beloved dog, Trey Pierre. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Elaine Sachs Veta. Interment was at Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Neb. Donations may be made to Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, 31 Wyoming Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45409-2793; SICSA, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, Ohio, 45419; or a charity of your choice.

Betty Z. Schear, age 85 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly July 10. Mrs. Schear attended Avondale Elementary School and graduated with honors from Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati. She graduated with honors from University of Cincinnati with a degree in engineering and later received her MBA from the University of Dayton with honors. Mrs. Schear worked for many years as office manager at Schear Family Practice with her beloved husband, Dr. Burt E. Schear, who preceded her in death. She was a lifetime member of Hadassah and Beth Abraham Sisterhood, and was a member of ORT, the Society of Women Engineers of America and numerous other organizations. Mrs. Schear was very philanthropic and her generosity touched many lives. She is survived by her children Abe and Linda Schear of Atlanta, Dr. Martin and Susan Schear of Dayton, Dr. Edith and Alan Pilzer of Atlanta, and Jess and Shira Schear of Dayton; grandchildren Adam and Hana Schear of Atlanta, Dr. Jennifer Schear Bortman and her husband, Dr. Jared Bortman of Birmingham, Mich., Todd Schear of Dayton, Jordan Schear of Ft. Lauderdale, Jacob Schear of Lawrence, Kan., Sara Pilzer of Durham, N.C., Max Pilzer of Atlanta, and Cara Schear of Ireland; sister Sylvia Schreiber of Cincinnati; numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Schear was loved by all. Interment was at Beth Abraham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Beth Abraham Synagogue, Hadassah or the charity of your choice.