PATTON, Vurlin Dwight, "Dick" age 63 of Miamisburg, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010 at the VA Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother Vera Patton, father Vernon Patton, brother Alvis Patton and sister Myrna Hensley. He is survived by his daughter Georgie Roush of Germany; 3 grandchildren; sisters Sharon Azbill and Beverly Tester both of Miamisburg;...

SNAVELY, June W., 81, of Beavercreek passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Trinity Community Health Center. She is preceded in death by her son Michael Snavely. June is survived by her husband of 57 years, Carl Snavely; daughter Vallerie (Byron) Edmonds; daughter-in-law Gwen Snavely; grandchildren Daniel Edmonds, Emily Snavely, and Matthew Edmonds; sister Ruth Culpeper, of VA; many other...

ZIELAZNY, William A., 75, died of Cancer on Monday August 2, 2010. He was born in Glen Cove, NY. He joined the USAF and served in Korea. After the war, he came to Dayton to attend the University of Dayton, earning both undergrad and grad degrees. He was retired from the former Digital Equipment Corp. and spent much of his...

GIBBS, Paul, age 86, passed away Monday, August 2, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jean Gibbs. Paul is survived by his children, Paul, Jr., Pat Weckel, and Darryl Gibbs; grandchildren, Kevin, Kari, Angela, Pamela, and Leah; 6 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday,...

SHOENBERGER, Richard Wayne, 79 of Centerville, passed away late Friday evening, July 30th at Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Denise and Jean-Luc Lo Cicéro of Dayton and Christina and Keith Wylie of Centerville, grandson, Murray Wylie of Nashville, TN, sister-in-law Kathleen Shoenberger of Titusville, FL and nephew Tom (Gayle) Shoenberger and great-nephew Cameron Shoenberger...

Samuel D. CollinsAge 90, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Judy and by two sisters & one brother. Sam is survived by his wife of the past 64 years, Juanita Collins; five children, John (Carol) Collins, Sandy Collins, Ken Collins, Joyce (Jeff) Copenhaver & Gary (Joie) Collins; seven grandchildren;...

THEISS, Jayden Michael, was born on Friday, July 30, 2010, went home to be with the Lord a few short hours later. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents James L. and Betty H. Mannier ; great grandparents Edward C. and Rita Theiss, Lloyd and Sylvia Smallwood; great great grandparents Allie and Nancy Elizabeth Foster. He is survived...

Dana C. Rickard, age 57, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Rickard; and niece, Misty Anderson. Dana is survived by his wife of 17 years, Nina A. Rickard; step-children, Jim (Ginny) Purvis, Janet (Bart) Schwieterman, and Jeff (Deanna) Purvis; grandchildren, Tory and Alex Purvis, Chris, TJ, and Andrew...

Curry, Mildred (Dunwoody), age 77, of Miamisburg, passed away at home on July 31, 2010. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years: Fred Curry Sr. She is survived by her sons: Steve & Faron Curry; daughter: Susan Bowers; and numerous other family members and friends. Mildred and her husband were the owners of The Snoopers Den...

Donna L. Reynolds, age 67, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert B. Williams; and former husband, Richard Carl Reynolds. Donna is survived by her daughter, Renee (Robert) Reynolds; grandchildren, Amanda and Lindsey Reynolds; mother, Dorothy L. Williams; brother, Patrick C. (Ann) Williams; nieces, Rebecca Pettit and Meagan Williams; lifelong...

Jeanne M. Simmons, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 26, 2010, after a brief illness. Jeanne was born on July 4, 1927, in Davenport, Iowa, attended college in Nebraska, and lived in California and Washington where she started a family with her husband, Lloyd. She has resided in Dayton, Ohio, since 1963 and was employed by Kettering...

COLLINS, Lynn (R. Lynn Campbell Baggott) of Centerville, passed away on July 30, 2010. She was the beloved mother of Lisa McCauley (Tim) and David Baggott and devoted "Dodie" to grandchildren, Katie and Jack McCauley all of Dayton, OH. She was the loving "wicked" step-mother of Shelly Steffano of Dayton, OH, Mike Collins (Kelly) of Beaver Island, MI, Leanna Hettinger...

Raymond E. "Eddie" ArmsteadAge 77, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Ray is survived by his wife of the past 36 years, Rose Armstead; seven children, James (Mae) Armstead, Renee Armstead, Jennifer Armstead, Raymond E. Armstead Jr, Lynn Frye, Barbara (Bobby) Jackson & Lisa Armstead; numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth & Martha; and...

HARLOW, Robert "Snip", age 73, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Dorlyne Harlow and brother, Wayne Harlow. Snip is survived by his wife, Karen Harlow; children, Mark (Susan) Harlow, Kelly (Art) Painter, and J.R. (Angel) Harlow; grandchildren, Alyssa and Kristina Painter, Ben and Nick Harlow, Amelia and Charlie Harlow; aunt,...

Stepp, Cletus H., age 82, of Moraine, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Cletus retired from General Motors with over 30 years of service and was a 50 year member of Lodge #405 F. & A.M. He was also a member of Northridge United Baptist Church in Dayton. Cletus is survived by his wife: Louise (Norrod) Stepp; five step...

COMER, Chester R., Sr., 80, of Dayton passed away Thursday July 29, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Alice Comer; children Bruce (Maureen), Mark (Linda), Chris, and Chuck (Debra) Comer; grandchildren Bruce M., Megan, Christine, Elizabeth, Kyle, Amanda, Justin and Athena; numerous great grandchildren; sister Mary Jane Dunning; many other family and friends. He was a...

TAULBEE, Julia D., age 67, of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010. She was born July 26, 1943. She is survived by her husband, William Taulbee; son and daughter-in-law, William D. and Rhonda Taulbee, III; daughter, Kerri Denese Taulbee; grandchildren, J.T. Sutfin, Trenton Taulbee, David Taulbee, and Donnie Taulbee; sister, Alice Clark; brother, Jim Londergan; brother-in-law, Ken Belcher; sister-in-law,...

HEINRICH, Robert "Bob" C., age 85, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Dayton, the son of Albert and Marie Heinrich. He was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II and retired from NCR with 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 61years,...

Campbell, Jon Greg, age 62, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010. Jon provided dedicated legal services to the local legal community for over 30 years. Jon is survived by his daughters: Elizabeth Campbell & Melissa Timmons; grandchildren: Sarah & Sherri Boles, Marcus & Willie Timmons; great grandson: Robbie Turner; brothers: Michael Campbell & Barry Barnes; and numerous...

SHARRITT (McBride), Donna, age 48, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday, July 25, 2010. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Bill McBride. Donna is survived by her husband Clifford Sharritt; daughters, Holly (Fiancée John Miller) McBride and Jennifer (Rickey) Koger; step-daughter, Tracey Sullivan; 4 grandchildren, Jada, Tyler, Kierstin and Chloe; mother, Jane Postell;...