Judy L. Welch, age 68, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Judy was born November 28, 1942 in Hillsboro, OH to the late Francis "Doc" & Ruth DeVore. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Walt; son, Mike; granddaughter, Jessica; brother, Joel (Suzanne) DeVore; sister, Jenny (John) Hopkins; and many...

Charles R. "Dick" Brest, age 77, passed away May 31, 2011. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elizabeth Brest; and brother, George Brest, Jr.Charles is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Laura E. Brest; sons: James (Debbie), Robert (Carol) and Stephen (Debbie); daughters: Sherry (Dan) Hall and Jeanine (Jeff) Wright; 8 grandchildren; 4 great...

TRAYLOR, Teresa Ann, of Centerville, OH passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011. She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph L. Ulrich Sr.; survivors include, mother, June Ulrich; brothers, Joe Ulrich, Steve Ulrich, and Brian Ulrich; nieces, Jessica, Candice, Tracy, Erica, and Jami; and great nephews, Cameron and Caleb. Visitation is Saturday June 4, 2011 from 3pm to 5pm...

MAHONEY, Darlene K. nee Travis, age 67, passed away May 31, 2011. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Harry J. Travis and Phyllis J. Travis. She is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Charles Mahoney, Jr.; children, Michael Steven (Dana), and Jennifer Ann Mahoney Rogers; grandchildren, Heather (Kurt) Leitschuh, Samuel Charles Rogers A1-C United States...

LOUDERMILK, Keith E., age 67, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011. He was born December 13, 1943 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Keith retired from Dayton Power and Light after 30 years and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and looking for antiques. Keith is survived by his wife of 47 years,...

Mary H. Banks, age 82 of Englewood, passed away May 29, 2011. She was born April 20, 1929 in Pence Branch, KY to the late James and Josephine Hoffman. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, James Watkins and Robert Hoffman; and sister, Reva Moille.Mary is survived by her loving husband of nearly 62...

SHEROD, Charles "Tom", 64, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Saturday May 28, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Sherod. Tom is survived by his wife Trina Sherod; son Tom (Megan) Sherod; mother Dorothy Sherod; sister Darlene (Roger) Retallick; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He was a veteran in the U.S Air Force (Staff...

John W. CollinsAge 71, of New Carlisle passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011. John is survived by his wife of the past 49 years, Barbara L. (King) Collins; two children, Lori and Eric Collins; one granddaughter, Sonia Poling; five siblings, Joyce Byers, Carl and Robert Collins, Mary McDonald & Barbara Barnett; and by his extended family & many good friends....

DEIS, Cherie (Dutiel) age 38 passed away May 29, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jeff. She is survived by parents, Sandy Dutiel and E. Gene Dutiel; daughter, Destiny; step-son, Zach; siblings, Bart, Lora (Jeff), and Craig (Cary); mother and father in-law, Arlene and Gene Deis; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank...

WYSONG, Loretta Jean, 76, of Dayton, OH passed away Thursday May 26, 2011. Survivors include Sheila Wysong, Ralph & Tammy Wysong, Christina Crouse, and Ted Wysong, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation is Tuesday May 31, 2011 from 1pm to 2pm with funeral service starting at 2pm at the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH. Internment is in...

LAMB, Richard "Rick" M., 57, of Dayton, OH passed away Saturday May 28, 2011. He is preceded by his parents, Tom and Lara Lamb. Survivors include sons, Dustin (Heather) Lamb and Jed (Christin) Lamb and their mother, Judy; step children, Jimmy and Stephanie Flaugher and their mother, Cindy, grandchildren, Harlee, Shelby, and Bailey; step grandchildren, Gavin, Maddy, and Nevaeh, and...

GUNCKLE, Ronald, 72, of Miamisburg, OH passed away Friday May 27, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Ronald "Scott" Gunckle; grandson, Lee Simpson; and sisters, Carol McKinney and Judy Mullins.Survivors include his wife, Kathy (nee: Cheatham) Gunckle; children, Robyn, Sarah, Matthew, Pam, Melinda, and Monica; grandchildren, Brad, Ashley, Jack, Miranda, Courtney, Natalie, and Mallory; great grandchildren,...

Crusoe, Otis D.Age 70, native of Dayton and resident of Springfield, OH, departed this life on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Otis, son of Callie Sanders and David D. Crusoe, was born on October 30, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. Otis received his high school diploma from Dunbar High School of Dayton, Ohio and was a graduate of Morgan State University in...

CONTOS, Roman G., age 93, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Born on Sept. 8th, 1917 where he grew up on his grandfather's (Roman Delores Sepulveda) ranch, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. and Modesta (Sepulveda) Contos; half-brother, Arthur Newton, and wife, Veronica M. (Flease) Contos. He served in the Army...

JEFFERS, Henry Joe, 82, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Heartland of Centerville. He was born Feb.13, 1929 in West Palm Beach, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Anna Katherine Glancy. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Betty; children Nancy Jeffers, Joyce (Gary) Paquette, Joe Ed Jeffers, Steve...

ADELBERGER, Andree Lee (nee: Koehler), 73, of Miami Township, OH passed away Wednesday May 25, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Alma Koehler; and husband, Donald Adelberger. Survivors include daughters, Abby (Larry) Hall, Annette (Darrell) Watts, and Denise (Don) Shields; grandchildren, Dawn, Kristi, Nikki, Stephanie, Steve, Mariah, and Donald; and 12 great grandchildren. She was...

Mary Elizabeth Roper, age 61, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2011. She was born on July 22, 1949 in Harlan County, KY, to the late William and Jacqueline Roper. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Roper; two sisters, Linda Markel and Gail Crowder.Mary is survived by her daughter Jackie...

Dale E. Weaver, age 83 of Dayton, passed away May 24, 2011. He was born February 9, 1928 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Earl and Eolia Weaver. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his brothers: Frederick and Bernard; and sister, Ruth. Dale is survived by his wife of nearly 61 years, Patricia Weaver; daughter,...

MINEHART, John, age 65, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father, John C. Minehart and brother, Thomas E. Minehart. John is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janet Minehart; children, Jerrold (Missy) Minehart and Christine Minehart; grandchildren, Robert Hardin and Dustin Bramble; mother, Marjorie Compton; siblings, Richard (Rita) Minehart, Larry (Darlene)...

Larry Russell Swain, III went to be with The Lord on Sunday May 22, 2011, he was a precious 31 week old baby boy. Larry is survived by his parents, Shawntay Smith and Larry Russell Swain, Jr.; one sister, Alaysha Swain; grandparents, Sabrina and James Brooks, Diane King and Larry Swain, Sr.; great grandparents, Darrel and Patricia Davis, Donald Mays,...