Viola Mahle, 84, of Dayton, OH passed away on Monday August 29, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Richard Mahle. Survivors include Bonnie Bratton, Tracey Rodriguez, Ira Glen Devena, Amy Swafford, Andy Swafford, Mary Ruth Helwagen, and many other nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held Tuesday September 6, 2011 at 11am at Calvary...

HERTOG, Dill J., age 83, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruth Hertog; children, Diann Kerns (and her late husband, Tim) and Dennis (Amy) Hertog; sister, Martha Sweitzer; grandchildren, Andrew Kerns, Amanda (Lee) Johnson, Allison, Maddie, and Adam Hertog; great grandchild, Liam Johnson, as well as several nieces, nephews, and...

Aster J. Brewer, Sr.Age 86, of Dayton passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011. Aster was preceded in death by first wife, Martha; sons, Carlos & Damien; and by one step-daughter, Shirley. Aster is survived by his wife of the past six years, Joyce Ely-Brewer; six children, Aster Brewer Jr., June (Art) Scott, Judy (Harold) Godsey, Pat (Paul) Williams, Ruth (Willie)...

Collins, Larry age 61 of Medway, Ohio passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Juanita Stansberry and Ernest Collins, step-father Melvin Stansberry and brother James Collins. He is survived by spouse Donna Collins, children Larry Michael, Jennifer Ann and Stacey Collins; two special grandaughters Lydia and Leia. He...

Carroll, John Patrick (Jack), 85, of Huber Heights, passed away at Friends Care Center, Yellow Springs, OH, Thursday, September 1, 2011. Jack was born September 18, 1925 to John and Elizabeth Carroll in Lansing, MI. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Lansing in 1943 then joined the Navy, where he served until the end of WW II. He...

BALLWEG, Joyce Ann, age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Don Ballweg; children, Laurie (Jim) Ryan, Linda Ballweg, and Jeff (Lori) Ballweg; siblings, Gloria Oxner, Jane Hall, Jim (Wanda) Holdeman, and Nancy (Jerry) Holl, and grandchildren, Jensine,...

Amy S. Karl, age 50, of Kettering, graduated from this life Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Wood Glenn Alzheimer's Community. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Farren; grandparents, Nellie & Ralph Doll, and Ethel Farren; Aunt Sherry Miller; and cousin, Michael Miller. Amy is survived by her husband of 28 years, Bob Karl; daughters, Caitlin and Colleen...

Opal Lee CombsAge 89, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at Livingston Care Center. Opal was born June 14, 1922 in Campton, Kentucky to Leonard & Lula Mae Combs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Gary Combs. Opal is survived by four children, Rena Poulter, Freida Pageant, Russell (Pam) Combs &...

Randy K. SchellhouseAge 51, of Union passed away Monday, August 29, 2011, at his home. Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Donelda (Abshire) Schellhouse. Randy is survived by his wife of the past 27 years, Karen (Campbell) Schellhouse; his father, James R. Schellhouse; five children, Michael (Kelly) Schellhouse, Amanda (Charles) Coehick, Eric Campbell, Ashley (Brian) Walden & Macey...

Bach, Stephen T., age 59, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011. Stephen is survived by his wife of 40 years: Karen "Ace"; granddaughter: Jessica "Punkin"; sons: Mike & Steve; sister: Jenny; 6 grandchildren; and many life long friends. Stephen was a United States Marine Vietnam Veteran, long time member of American Legion Post #675, and current member...

Donald L. King, Sr., age 77 of Piqua, passed away on Thursday August 25, 2011. He was born on January 8, 1934 in Dayton, OH. A graveside ceremony will take place on Friday September 2, 2011, at 11:00 am at Dayton National Cemetery.

MARCUM, Bob age 89 passed away Monday, August 29, 2011 at Greene Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by parents, Dr. Carlo B., Sr. and Ella Marcum; son, Thomas Gilbert Marcum; and brothers, Dr. C.B. Marcum Jr., Charles Marcum, and Jack Marcum. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Emma Marcum (nee Woodard); 3 sons, R. Bruce...

Billy Hendley Jr., age 79 of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. He was born February 8, 1932 in Crossville, TN to the late William & Nellie Hendley. Billy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Hendley (Nee Reich); children, Ken (Pam) Hendley, Jim (Karol) Hendley, and Marlene (Jeff) Andrix; grandchildren, Paul (Brittany) Andrix, Laura (David) Gore,...

Opal M. RussellPassed away on August 28, 2011. She was born on December 25, 1921 in Houston, Ohio to the late Albert & Leah Cecil. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, William Green and her second husband, Arthur Russell; sister, Mary Louella Elliott; brother, Alfred Cecil and great granddaughter, Heather. She was a loving mother, grandmother...

Marilyn S. LucasAge 69, of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011, at her home. Marilyn was born July 10, 1942 in Princeton, Indiana and attended Princeton High School. Marilyn was preceded in death by her father, Lester Sullivan; and by one sister, Barbara Julian. Marilyn is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, Curt Lucas; her...

KELLY, Hazel Marcella, 73, of Dayton passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents; 5 brothers; and 4 sisters. Hazel is survived by her children Randy, Billy, and Tarea; 7 grandchildren; and great grandson. She loved spending time with family and she will be greatly missed. Family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00PM Wednesday, August...

NORRIS, Patrick J., Sr., 56 of Kettering passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011, at his home, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Ruth Norris and sister Ruth Ann Shannon. Pat is survived by children Jamie, P.J., Brittany, Todd, and Anthony Norris; best friend and former wife, Paula...

WEAVER, Virginia Aladene (nee Blakeman), 88, of Dayton passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Englewood Manor. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Frances Blakeman; husband Earl Weaver; brothers John and Duane; and sister Ardith Jensen. Virginia is survived by her sisters Arnetta Ramsey and Audrey Fugate, of Dayton and Alice Ray, of TN; brothers Dick,...

Earl B. "Tex" Bilbrey, age 72 of Dayton, passed away August 26, 2011. He was born February 16, 1939 in Monterey, TN to the late Winford and Vela Bilbrey.Earl is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joyce Bilbrey; son, Lonnie Bilbrey; 4 grandchildren: Sara, Christopher, Kelsey and Kristen; 2 great grandchildren: Hayden Eric and Emma Dawn; sister, Stella...