John H. Weis, age 88, a resident of Grafton Oaks Nursing Home, passed away October 28, 2011. He was born December 9, 1922 in Dayton to the late Hugh and Clara Weis.John was a veteran of the U.S. Army, who proudly served his country during WWII. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 31, 2011...

THOMAS, Virgaleen age 84 passed away October 27, 2011. She was born July 19, 1927 in Owingsville, KY. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lillian Ginter; daughter, Veronica Lee Thomas, and her brother Charles Ginter, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Leroy Thomas; son, Adrian K. (Joyce) Thomas, grandson, Michael Thomas; sister,...

Gladys Louise Jennings, of Dayton Ohio, born June 19, 1914 in Ironton Ohio, departed this life on Thursday, October 27, 2011 after experiencing a long-term illness. She was the daughter of Anderson Crumley and Odessa (Shreeves) Crumley. Preceded in death by her sister, Mary A. Clark and parents. She enjoyed serving the Lord, cooking and traveling. She is survived by...

AMMERALL, John E. "Jack", 85, of Beavercreek passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Theresa Ammerall; brother Edward Shoemaker, his wife Violet; and niece Diane Koehler. Jack is survived by his great nieces Lynn (Robert) Hammons and Terri (Tom) Lee; great-great nephews David (Heather) Lannigan and Bobby Hammons;...

T. Roger GodseyAge 63, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Geraldine & McClee Godsey. He is survived by his loving wife of the past 16 years, Charlene Godsey; aunts & uncles, Percell & Ann Elam and Dana & Douglas Begley; many other relatives & friends, including his special aids, Terri Profitt, Stella...

William J. Lingo, Sr., age 69 of Dayton, passed away October 23, 2011. He was born February 14, 1942 in Columbus to the late Charles W. and Frieda B. Lingo.Bill is survived by his children: Mary Caren (Christopher) Heffner, William J. Lingo, Jr., Angela (Marc) Zirille, Sarah (Scott) Thayer, Caroline (Stephen) Shiner and Charles W. (Jamie) Lingo, II; 12 grandchildren;...

Lakes, Leona, went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 after a long life of 89 years. Leona was a long time member of Bethel Baptist Church in Franklin and she loved to garden. Leona is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law: Judy & Dan Ballweg; daughter-in-law: Ruth...

SCHELENZ, Juive "Judy", 83, of Beavercreek passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert "Bob" Schelenz; children Nancy (Rick) Grile, Kathy (Mick) Hurst, and Carol (Nick) Driscoll; grandchildren Doug Grile, Amanda (Dave) Coomer, Mark (Rachael) Grile, Matt (Tammy) Hurst, Adam Hurst , Luke Hurst , and Daniel Driscoll;...

Richard P. Livingood, age 85, of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011. He was born March 30, 1926 in Cleveland, OH to the late Alden & Margaret Livingood. Richard served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He worked as a carpenter/home builder for many years. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia...

DEATON, Alva E., age 74, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Deaton. Alva is survived by his siblings, Dorothy Fenton of Hollywood, FL, Ion (Loretta) Deaton of College Park, MD, Brant Deaton of Pulaski, NY, Frank (Loretta) Deaton of Fairborn, OH, Charles (Jean) Deaton of Jackson, KY, and...

KNOTH, Betty F., 74 of Beavercreek passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Oda Grubb; son Timothy John Knoth; daughter Mary Elizabeth Knoth; sister June Hall; brothers Kenneth Grubb and Clarence Grubb, Jr. Betty is survived by her husband of 56 years, Norman Knoth; children Diana...

Lottie E. Prokop, age 73 of Dayton, passed away October 25, 2011. She was born February 16, 1938 in Steubenville, OH to the late Henry and Ronola Babel. Lottie is survived by her children: Louise Wagner, Harriet Wagner Shockey and Charles Wagner and his wife, Terry; one granddaughter, Octavia; 7 brothers and sisters; many nieces, nephews, other family members and...

POWELL, Dan, 65, of Beavercreek passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ardyce Powell; son David Powell; daughter Laurie Steckle; grandchildren Sean, Bradley, Nicholas, Benjamin, and Ryan; brother Tom Powell; and many special friends. He was retired veteran from the U.S. Air Force with service in Vietnam....

ROHLFS, Frederick H., 60, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 21, 2011. He is survived by his mother Vivian Rohlfs; brother Jack Rohlfs; "sister" Lisa and "brother" Bill McKinnon; loving "nieces" Alicia and Emily McKinnon; many other family and friends. He was an avid bowler and loved camping with family. Family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00PM Thursday, October 27,...

Janet Lee BlazerAge 68 of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at the Oaks of West Kettering. Janet was preceded in death by her infant son, Andrew Gerald Blazer, in 1976, and her husband, Gerald W. Blazer, on June 23, 1998. Janet and Gerald were married on October 27, 1962. Janet is survived by three children, Michael Blazer,...

NOLTE, Rev. Howard E., age 87, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011. He was born February 16, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio. Rev. Nolte was a Lutheran minister. During his ministry he served at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dillsboro, IN, Israel Lutheran in Paris, OH, Peace Lutheran in Arnheim, OH, Christ Lutheran in Struthers, OH, and was currently a member...

COVEYOU, John "Jack" age 84 passed away October 24, 2011 at the Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pat Coveyou; children, Gary (Kim) Coveyou, Tom (Robin) Coveyou, and Lori Spradlin; grandchildren, Christi (Chad) Gerhardstein, Marisa (Ryan) Borgert, Whitney Spradlin, Rachel Spradlin, Ali Coveyou, and Will Coveyou; great-grandchildren, Carter, Charlotte, and Colin Gerhardstein; and two...

Margaret E. Thomson, 99, of Kettering, OH passed away on Sunday October 23, 2011. Survivors include daughter, Jean Snider; grandsons, Dan, Robb, and Ian; and great grandchildren, Emily, Claire, William, and Nia. Funeral service is Saturday October 29, 2011 at 3pm at the David's Cemetery Chapel, Kettering, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.

James Albert McKnight, was called home on October 24, 2011. James was born to James McKnight and Ann (Atherton) McKnight on February 7, 1944. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Judith A. (McCoy) McKnight.James is survived by two sons: Darrin and Teresa McKnight of Piqua and Matthew McKnight of...