Mary Laverne Taliaferro, age 73, of Miami Twp., passed away Saturday, July, 12, 2008 at home. Laverne was born in Covington, KY on March 9, 1935, to the late Andrew and Ruth Bogenschutz. She was preceded in death by her sister Lorraine Bogenschutz. Laverne is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bill Taliaferro; children Betty (Larry) Baggett and Mike (Jennifer) Taliaferro; and grandson Trent Baggett; and brother Andrew Bogenschutz Jr.; and sister Mary Lou Deak. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from 5-7 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home Kettering Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd.) The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm. Laverne was a dedicated and caring wife and mother. She will be missed greatly.