Philip E. Usrey Jr., 74, passed away June 6. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Henrich, of Beavercreek; daughters Kathi (Del) Hadley of Paragon IN, and Karen (Doug) Kerr of Dayton; granddaughter Heather Copeland (Jesús Morales) of Las Vegas NV; stepchildren Brian Cates of Austin TX, Jason (Lisa) Cates of Baker LA, and Maureen (John) Byrne of Hilliard OH;...

Margaret Francis "Fran" Pauley, age 67 of Dayton, passed away June 8, 2011. She was born November 4, 1943 in Dayton to the late Clark and Ethel Jones. In addition to her parents, Fran was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Pauley; and several other loved ones.Fran is survived by her children: Robert Taylor, Jr. (Sherry), Dewayne Taylor, Russell...

DEMANSKI, Edward Ernset "Butch", 81, of Centerville, OH passed away Tuesday June 7, 2011. Services will be private for the family. Arrangements by Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH.

Jeromey M. PorterAge 35 of Dayton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, while visiting his sister in Holly, Michigan. Jeromey was preceded in death by his mother, Rhonda R. Boone (Parker). Jeromey is survived by his parents, Danny & Diana Porter; two children, Jarren & Caiden Porter; his grandparents, Claudia Howard and her children, Connie, Ronnie & Ben,...

DIGGS, Edna Carita, 58, of West Carrolton, OH passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Caleb and Mary Lee Diggs; and brother, Emmett King. She is remembered with love by sons, Hamilton (Patricia) and Alexander Harper; sisters, Norma Melvin, Kaye White, and Benita Diggs; and...

GRIFFITH, Robert H, Jr. "Bob" age 48, passed away June 7, 2011. He is preceded in death by, grandparents, Robert D and Millwaukee "Millie" Griffith and nephew, James "Jimmy" Griffith. He is survived by loving wife, Phyllis; parents, Robert and Ann Griffith, Sr.; son Jonathan (Bonita)Priest-Griffith; step-children, Jennifer (Les) McLearran, Jody (Mary) VanWinkle, and Brooks VanWinkle; brothers, Bill Griffith (Ann)...

Helen L. Dana, age 86, of Beavercreek, OH and formerly of Beavercreek, OR, passed away Tuesday, June 07, 2011. She is survived by her son, Ron Raby; three sisters, Nelda, Pat, and Virginia; two grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 35 years, Gilbert Raby, as well as her second husband of...

Sharon R. Powell (nee Mara), 59, of Beavercreek, OH passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on June 6th, 2011 after a 9-month battle with cancer. An avid technology enthusiast, Sharon worked in the telecommunications/computer industry, first for Wright State University and most recently for the City of Kettering. She had a great love of family, could make...

GREINER, Anton, 81, of Dayton, OH passed away Monday June 6, 2011. Private services will be held later out of state. Arrangements by Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH.

MENTZER, Carol G., 65, of Xenia passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Kettering Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her son Eric C. Mentzer, parents William and Ruth Gething, and sister Judith Fetterolf. Carol is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Carl A Mentzer and many other family and...

Terry L. HunterAge 54 of Trotwood passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 6, 2011. Terry was preceded in death by one sister, Roxanne Steele; one brother, William Hunter, Jr.; one nephew, Kenny Hunter; and by two grandmothers, Lottie Daniels & Bertie Jenkins. Terry is survived by his mother, Judy (Scandrick) Ross; his father, William (Tonda) Hunter, Sr.; step-father, Jesse Scandrick;...

Gene A. Wells, age 79, of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Lena Wells; and daughter, Kimberly Jo Wymer. Gene is survived by his children, Lori (Steve) Jaspers, of Sunbury, OH and Devon (Becky) Wells, of Northern KY; 1 grandson; 5 granddaughters; and many other relatives and...

KRETZLER, Col., Frederick JR., age 88 passed away June 5, 2011. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Jean Reichert-Kretzler; daughters, Edythe Ruth Kretzler and Kimberly Katherine Haley; brother, Carl Kretzler; sister, Mildred Buirley. He is survived by his children, Frederick "Jody" (Debra) Kretzler, III of Amanda, OH and Garrett "Gary" (Linda) Kretzler of Xenia, OH; 5 grandchildren...

Donald Andrew Deeter, age 82, of Dayton passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011. Don was born May 29, 1929 in Pontiac, MI to the late Howard & Kathleen Deeter. He graduated from Pontiac High School in 1947 and from Michigan State University in 1951. Don served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Don married the love of his...

George Albert Shepherd, age 83, of Dayton went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Emeline; brothers, William and Robert; sisters, Ruby Keller and Doris Mitchell; and grandson, Kelly Stocks. George is survived by daughters, Sharon, Anna, Pamela, Sheila, and Lori; sons, Charles, David and Harley; special...

Ann McCormack age 75, of Miamisburg, OH passed away Monday, June 06, 2011 after surviving a severe stroke June 02, 2010. She is survived by her son, John (Laura) Fayette, along with three grandchildren, Lauren, Shawn, and Nick. She also leaves behind her sister, Doris Knight and two brothers, Lou and Johnny. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

LINTZENICH, Lawrence S. Sr.Age 65 of Fairborn Ohio, passed away 4 June at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents; Vincent S. and Eileen (Jackson) Lintzenich, brothers; Danny and Vincent C. Lintzenich; and grandson Kyle A. Louderback. A Vietnam Veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force retiring at the rank of MSgt...

NORTHERN, Viola (Dixon), age 88 passed away June 5, 2011 at Oak Creek Terrace. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jett Northern; daughters, Debra L. Northern and Anna M. Northern; sons, Lewis Northern and Charles Jett Northern, JR.; and by 11 brothers and sisters. Viola is survived by children, Mary E. (David) Mitchell of Kettering, Phyllis (David,...

James A. Trimble, age 72, passed away Saturday, June 4, at The Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his wife and family after a long bout with cancer. He is now at rest in the Lord. He is preceded in death by his father, Wesley Trimble; mother, Ester Trimble and two sisters, Mary Harmon and Betty Morris. He leaves behind Carol,...