CARSON, Melissa L., age 27, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton from complications of Leiomyosarcoma. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Jesse Pytel and paternal step-grandfather, Harden Risner. Survived by mother, Linda; father, Russell; step-mother, Sherry; grandmothers, Jeanette Pytel, Julia Carson, Dolores Risner; sister, Cathy; brother, Stephen; step-sisters, Sarai and April; step-brothers, Jeff and Matt; numerous aunts and uncles; special aunt, Diane Sikora; numerous nieces and nephews; special niece, Brianna; numerous cousins; special cousin, Jen Kreacic, and best friend, Becky Junker. The family would like to thank the nurses at Hospice of Dayton, especially Sue. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00am Friday, June 13, 2008 at Corpus Christi Church, 527 Forest Ave., Dayton. Family will receive friends Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 5:00-8:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.