BABEL, James D. age 52 of Toledo, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his father James Stanley Babel, his step-father, friend and mentor Wayne Cousino and his father-in-law Arden Cone. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Ardath Babel, his daughters Shanna and husband Michael Williams,...

FARLEY, Jean Elizabeth, age 86, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernard J. Farley and is survived by her daughters, Karan (Donnie) Owens of Beavercreek and Sandy Eisenhut (Jim Daugherty) of Jamestown; grandchildren, Sonie Owens, Stacie McGriff, Mike Romey, Scott Eisenhut, Kerry Kielbaso, Tyler & Kyle Romey, Bryson Owens, and Lance, Luke,...

Ollie Virginia CoomerAge 90, of Beavercreek, OH went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 7, 2010 with her family at her side. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She was born in Richmond, KY to Banford and Pearl Benton, on June 7, 1920. She was next to the...

Sharon E. WatsonAge 60, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010. She was born June 19, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Paul R. & Phyllis J. Bane. Sharon is survived by her husband of 41 years, Carl D. Watson; two children, Duane (Carolyn) Watson and Jennifer Watson; four grandchildren, Zachary, Brittney, Corey and Larry Jr; one sister,...

PAINTER, Amy Nicole, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 6, 2010. She is preceded in death by her mother, Cheryl Jean Thornhill-Tavner and fiancé, Chad Virgilio. She is survived by her son, Joshua K. Painter of Beavercreek; father, Robert Adams; grandmother, Donna Thornhill; step-father, Michael Tavner; brother, Chuck Painter of Bellbrook; mother-in-law, Deborah Pollard, as well as numerous,...

SEARS-BOROFF, Judith M., age 68, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, Milford and Lucy Minnich. Judith is survived by her husband, Mike Sears; children, Marc (Erin) Boroff and Melissa (Terry) Hardman; step-son, Bryan (Amy) Sears, and grandchildren, Zachary, Maria, Christopher, Matthew, Katherine, Laura, Lee, Paul, Samuel, Calvin, Valerie, Julia, Saul, Cade, Lake,...

KALP, Kelly, K. age 26 of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Harlan Lynch, her great grandmother Estelle McCune and her uncle Ronnie Lynch. She is survived by her husband Eric James Kalp, two precious children, her son Tyler James Kalp and her daughter Jacquelyn Kathryn Kalp. In addition...

Janie B. Stiffler, age 71, of Dayton, Ohio died on Monday, August 9, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton after a brief but brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her wonderful husband of 53 years, Harry E. Stiffler; her daughter, Donna Stiffler; son Tim Stiffler and his wife Linda Stiffler; Granddaughter, Kassandra Stiffler Rickert and her husband Elmer Rickert;...

SON, Yong, age 79, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 9, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Myong Cha; son, S.K Son; daughter-in-law, Meehee Son; daughters, Haeyoung Son and Heeyoung Son; 4 grandchildren, Hyunjoo Kim, Arum Kim, Youngin Kim, Daniel Y. Son; son-in-law, Youngrae Kim. Yong is a Korean War veteran. He had a passion for...

Dean, Dannie Elizabeth, age 79, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2010. Dannie was a long time member of Fairmont Baptist Church. Dannie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Richard D. Jr. (Lois) Dean; daughters and sons-in-law: Lisa K. (Chip) Dixon, Sheila A. (Bob) DeLong; grandchildren: Janice & Ashley Dean, Carmen (Allen) Walters, James Goodpasture, Denise (Aaron)...

Gaertner, Linda Ann, age 66, of West Carrollton, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. Linda was a member of Clearcreek Christian Assembly in Springboro. Linda is survived by her husband of 46 years: Rudolf Gaertner; sons: Col. Barry (Sharon) Gaertner of Tampa, FL and Kent (Jenni) Gaertner; daughter: Lisa (John) Coy; grandchildren: Blake, Kristen &...

Ruth J. LuscaleetAge 90, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Hearth & Home in Vandalia where she had lived for the past two years. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, John Luscaleet. Ruth is survived by three children, Jack (Mary) Luscaleet, Pamela (Danny) Lang and Joyce (Ron) Penix; five grandchildren,...

MATHEWS, Edward C., age 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 6, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lydia Mathews; brother, Ralph Mathews in WWII. Edward is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Thelma; son, Larry (Sue) Mathews; 3 grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie) Mathews, Cheryl Mathews and Allison (Ben) Jennings; 1...

GEIGER, Anna J. age 89, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Beavercreek, OH. She was retired from the Richmond Bakery after many years service. Preceded in death by her brother, Harry Danks, Jr.. She is survived by 3 children, Diane Thompson (and Jerry); Jan Fannin (and Terry); George J. Geiger, III (and Joanna); 3 grandchildren, Edward...

Linda Lou RitterAge 50, formerly of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Burl H. Lewellyn; and by her step-father, Ova Raleigh. Linda is survived by her husband Harold Ritter; her mother, Geneva Raleigh; one daughter, Miranda Leis; one step-son, Alan Ritter; two step-grandchildren; one sister, Debbie Miller; four step-brothers; three nieces,...

Mary Francis HolyfieldAge 86, of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Isaac L. Holyfield; one daughter, Dollie Crenshaw; and by one great grandson, Tre' Bennett. She is survived by five daughters, Hattie (Jimmie L.) Copeland, Barbara Jenkins, Patricia Holyfield & Janice Gray, Teresa Lynch; 8 grandchildren; 21 great...

LOYD SR. George R., age 86, born in Paoli, IN, resided in Kettering, OH, went to be with the Lord on Friday August 6, 2010. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mella and sister, Eulah. George is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Esther (Dolly); a loving dad to, Linda (Ron) Miller, Beverly (Joe) Locke, George...

Dorothy B. DunlapAge 86, of Dayton. Passed away Thursday. Graveside service 10:00 a.m., Tuesday at Dayton National Cemetery

Keith M. Homstad Jr., 23 years old was born and raised in the Knox county area. He was a graduate of East Knox High School. Keith was an Airman 1St class stationed at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. He is survived by his mother and step-father Gayemarie and Bob Long; his father and step-mother Keith and Annie Homstad; brothers,...