John E. Lyle, age 85, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010, at The Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Betty Lyle; parents, Clarence & Helen Lyle; and brother, Thomas Lyle. John is survived by his 2 daughters, Pam Winters and Sandy (Jim) Schuck; 5 grandchildren, Michael (Amy) Schuck, Leslie Schuck,...

Prudence (Harwood) Bair passed away October 21, at the age of 80. She was born in Melrose, Massachusetts December 11, 1929 to a family woven throughout New England history and going back to the very first English settlers. An accomplished pianist she studied Music and Art History at Oberlin College, where she met her future husband Raymond, whom she married...

Blesi, John Edward, age 89, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010. He was preceded in death by his precious wife of 67 years: Phyllis; his parents: Walter & Ethel Blesi; brother: Walter; sister: Charlene Koverman. He is survived by his beloved children: Joan Allen of South Carolina, John H. Blesi of Florida, Marilyn (Mike) Duffy; grandchildren: Rob...

Daniel Collins, age 67 of Tipp City, passed away October 23, 2010. He was born November 29, 1942 in Dayton to the late Robert and Vera Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Collins. Dan is survived by his wife, Sheila Collins; sister, Carol Hauptstueck; brother, Bob Collins; numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Shirley Ann ThedeAge 74, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, October 22, 2010. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Capt. Allen L. Thede, USAF ret. She is survived by four daughters, Anita (Tony) Curtis, Andrea (Russell) Muntz, Annette (David) Gardner & Angela (Matthew) Phillips; twelve grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and by her extended family &...

KRAFT, Juliet, age 31, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010. She is survived by her three beautiful sons, John Paul, Tristen, and Julian Navarro; mother, Gail Podiak; father, William Kraft, Sr.; brothers, Billy and Phillip Kraft; aunts, Scarlett Hansford, Carol Stuckey, Debra Sims; uncle, Ted Sims; close cousins, Crystal and Heather Kroll, Jamie Sims, and Jeremy Vanover, as well...

Dianna S. Roberts (Holsinger)Age 57, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 22, 2010. Di was preceded in death by her father, Thomas E. Howell, Sr.; and by one brother, Thomas E. Howell, Jr. She is survived by her husband, John Roberts; mother, Alberta & Thomas Gillespie; daughter, Christina Banfill; son, Anthony (Stephanie) Holsinger; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four brothers,...

Betty McKinley, age 81, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Donna Boyd; sister, Sue Kriger; brothers, Thomas and James Boyd. Betty is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dave McKinley; daughters, Brenda Neal and Sandy (Doug) Holmes; grandchildren, Jason Neal, Justin Neal...

Marla J. BatesAge 42, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2010. Marla is survived by her husband of the past 19 years, Steve L. Bates; her father, Robert Earnest; her mother, Judy Murphy; two brothers, Robert (Lorie) Earnest and Cody Earnest; one sister, Jennifer Earnest; and by her extended family & many good friends. Funeral services...

Margaret "Janie" GroomsAge 85, formerly of Riverside, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Day Spring Health Care Center. Janie is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William L. Grooms, in 2007; and by four sisters & two brothers. She is survived by one daughter, Deborah Grooms; two sons and daughters-in-law, Russell & Rosemary Grooms and Dennis...

COLLINS, Edmonia C., age 91, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 21, 2010. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, John Collins and son, Glynn Collins. Edmonia is survived by her children, John (Linda) Collins, Everette Collins, and Brenda MacLeod; 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Bert (Lorraine) Clark, Amanda Snyder,...

Nancy A. McClay, age 80, of Dayton, a resident of Vandalia Park Nursing Home, passed away October 21, 2010. She was born April 9, 1930 in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Burt and Cecil Carnahan. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Nancy is survived by the love of her life,...

James E. "Eddie" MurrayAge 63, of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at the Dayton VA Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Nellie Murray; two sons, Bruce Davis & Christopher Murray; and by one daughter, Jennifer Palcic. Eddie is survived by nine children, Michael (Tracy) Murray, Rob (Vicky) Davis, Sandi Richardson, Eddie (Anita) Davis,...

HIGH, George A., 65, of Beavercreek, passed away October 18, 2010. He was born December 25, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of George and Mildred (Hittle) High of Trotwood, Ohio. George was a retired Engineer from WPAFB, giving 42 years of service. His selfless acts of helping others throughout his life continues through death; as he wanted his body...

Tomlinson, Mary R., age 89, of Moraine, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel) 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering with Pastor Tim Cox officiating. Interment will follow the service at David's Cemetery in Kettering. The family will receive friends at the funeral...

ISAACS, Robert "Bob", age 88, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010. He was born February 24, 1922 in Jackson County, Kentucky. Bob retired from the City of Dayton in 1978 and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his children, Anna Belle Isaacs, Patricia Lou Miniard, Eula Mae Scharff, Loretta Faye...

Wilma L. PlankAge 81, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2010, at her home. She was preceded in death by one son, Randall A. Plank. Wilma is survived by her husband of the past 61 years, John J. Plank; one daughter, Linda (Jim) Rigney; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and by one brother, Don (Geneva) Langwell....

Tommie A. Welch, age 82, of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Welch; parents, John Calvin and Nancy Brown Lockett; sisters, Juanita Willoughby and Mamie Lee Brietenfield; brother, L. C. Lockett; and nephew-in-law, Merle Williams. Tommie is survived by her son, Paul Edward Neal; nieces, Bobbie (Chuck) Orth and...