ZAKOUR, William "Bill", age 79, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2011, after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Merle Zakour; brothers-in-law, John and William Ajay, Stundy Aboud, and Charles Bush; sisters-in-law, Loraine Bush, Louise Aboud, and Joanne Ajay, and daughter-in-law, Lori Zakour. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years,...

Pierce, Donnell C. Jr., age 75, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Donnell was born and raised in Longview, Texas. Donnell is survived by his wife of 48 years: Carole A. Pierce; son and daughter-in-law: Christopher C. & Ana Pierce of North Carolina; daughters and son-in-law: Denise M. & Scott D. Combs of Mooresville, Indiana and...

Theodore J. Senkowski, age 89, of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Ted is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ellen Senkowski; children, David (Valerie) Senkowski, Linda (Bob Sr.) Johnson and Marilyn (Chuck) Skidmore; grandchildren, Mark (Meagan) Senkowski, Michael Senkowski, Laura Senkowski, Sheri (Rob) Amos, Bob Jr. (Regina) Johnson, Zach Skidmore and Josh Skidmore; and great-grandson, Bobby Ray...

Snyder, Kevin D. age 50 passed away January 12, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Richard; brother, Ronald D.; step-father, Jesse L. Jennings; grandparents, Charles Kenneth and Iva Snyder and Thomas J. and Cindy Crisp. He is survived by his mother, Belvia Jennings; son, Casey D. Snyder; brother, Michael D. (Iris) Snyder...

BLAKE, William "Bill", age 74, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Alma Blake; daughter, Donna Blake. Bill is survived by his wife, Marilyn Blake; daughter, Karen Kimmerly; grandsons, Brandon and Adam; great-grandchildren, Brandon Jr., Kaiser, and Robbie; brother, Larry Blake as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A...

Danny Ray Stone, Jr., age 31, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 7, 2011. He was born February 26, 1979 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Bob and Celdren Stone and Eugene Lovely; father-in-law, Danny Williams; and cousins, Jamie Dollar and Lee Bocock. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie; daughter, Brooke; mother and step-father:...

Helen F. Bruns, age 79 of Troy, passed away January 11, 2011. She was born April 29, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Donald E. and Myrtle M. Yount. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Bruns; brothers: James Yount and Bill Yount; and sister, Judy Shade.Helen is survived by her...

Estine "Essie" CroweAge 82, of West Alexandria, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. Essie was preceded in death by one son, Billy Ray Walters. Essie is survived by her husband of the past 62 years, Allen Crowe; five children, Leon (April) Crowe, Charlene Reynolds, Pam (Jim) Abner, Ruby Roberts & John (Lois) Crowe; a total...

Kevin F. BowersAge 51, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth F. Bowers. He is survived by his mother, Joyce A. Conde; one brother, K. Michael (Minda) Bowers; two sisters, Debbie (Allen) Jackson and Gretchen (William) Valaski; one niece, Kelly Braun; and by four nephews, Joel Deutscher, Sam Jackson, Michael...

George Martin FalinAge 75, of New Carlisle (Miami County), passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. George was preceded in death by his parents, Worley Lee & Alwilda (Qualls) Falin; two sisters, Margie Lane & Velma Falin-Harris; three brothers, Worley Jr., Leslie, & James Falin. George is survived by his wife of the past...

Decker, Irene Katherine, age 59, of West Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2010. Irene is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: Brian & Kim Decker, Tony Decker; grandsons: Cory & Corbin Decker; sisters and brother-in-law: Marie & Larry Smithers, Edith Humphrey; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Raymond...

William McKinley Campbell,Jr., age 73, of West Carrollton and formerly of Haddix, KY passed away Saturday, January 08, 2011. He is survived by his siblings Verna Stahl of Dayton; Geraldine Honeycutt of Dayton; Helen (Gene) Wickline of Columbus; Faye (Charles) Lovely of Lexington, KY; Wayne (America) Campbell of Jackson, KY; special niece, Reva Campbell, and great-nephew, Glendon Pugh of South...

Rammel, Vera L., age 69, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011. Vera was a long time member of the Church of the Ascension in Kettering where she served as an usher and played bingo. She was also a former employee of the Kettering City Schools. Vera is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Rose (Keith) Fisher, Patricia...

Norma Jean LawrenceAge 71, a lifelong resident of Dayton, left this world Saturday, January 8, 2011. She was a graduate of Dunbar High school, class of 1958, and retired from working at FTD, WPAFB. She was a member of Bethesda Temple Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Adell and Lillie; two brothers, Adell Jr. and Edward Seals. Survived by...

Robert S. Lairmore, age 75 of Dayton, passed away January 9, 2011. He was born December 5, 1935 in Dayton to the late Robert W. and Elizabeth Lairmore. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, David W. Lairmore; and nephew, Christopher Lairmore. Bob is survived by his wife of 30 years, Virgie Lairmore; son,...

Frances N. SortmanAge 88, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Heartland of Kettering. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood Robert in 1987. Frances is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Ruth (Lynn) and Jon Meinke; grandsons, Brian and Jeff; great grandchildren, Amanda, Tabitha, Taylor and Justin; sister, Minnie Smith of Pennsylvania and numerous nieces and...

Diane P. (Wilcox) Milligan, age 73 of Huber Heights, passed away Friday night after an unexpected hospitalization and 10 day fight in the ICU at Good Samaritan Hospital. Diane eventually lost the battle with infection and breathing complications. Diane was born in Worthington, MN on April 1, 1937, later moved with her family to Yuma, AZ where she graduated high...

Ralph L. Seitz, Jr., age 72 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2011. He was born July 19, 1938 in Dayton. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, a service that he and his family were very proud of. During his first year in the Air Force, Ralph was stationed in Tokyo, Japan, where he...

Sheila Diane Swinford Brake, age 51, passed away on January 7, 2011. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Farrah Nicole Brake; only brother, Floyd Alan Swinford; parents: Floyd N. & Mary F. Swinford; 3 nephews: Jacob, Benjamin and Dylan Swinford; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. Her fiancé, Roger Ostrander passed along side Sheila. Sheila graduated from Stebbins High...