Gary E. Wright, age 81, formerly of Bellbrook, OH went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 19, 2011. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lillie Wright; son, Dennis Wright; daughter, Teresa (Dave) Howard; grandson; Michael Howard; granddaughter, Kelly Howard; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 22, 2011...

Edward D. SchachererAge 87, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at his home. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, August & Clara (Myer) Schacherer; one son, Jeff Schacherer; two brothers, Joe & Frank Schacherer; one sister, Marcella Cavanaugh; and by one son-in-law, Frank Grubbs. Ed is survived by his wife of the past 31...

Robert Marvin Knapp, 74, of Kettering, OH passed away Tuesday May 17, 2011. Contact family directly for service times and information.

Dorothy Z. Vaughn, of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, crossed-over quietly on May 17 at the Trinity Community of Beavercreek, Ohio. She passed with her family gathered around her after a short but courageous fight with her illness.Dorothy was born on October 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh and graduated from Watsontown High School in Watsontown, Pennsylvania in 1945. She attended Bucknell University where...

James L. TownsendAge 78 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Iris Townsend; his parents, Manuel & Gertie (Hart) Townsend; his mother-in-law, Eleanor Maiker-Koufie who passed away this past December at the age of 102; two sisters & one brother. Jim is survived by three children, Janet (John)...

Lisa Rene' (nee: Wilson) Smithers, 43, of Moraine, OH was born October 7th 1967 and left this world May 16th 2011. She worked at Hormel Foods and was a member, a bus captain and children's church worker at Moraine Heights Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory; her mother: Carol Wilson; grandparents: Ernest and Wanda Wyatt; siblings: Emma Day(Tim),...

Sheila C. HicksAge 54 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at her home after an extended battle with breast cancer. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, William & Fleta (Daniels) Raines; and by three brothers, Bill, Tim & William Raines. Sheila is survived by her husband of 39 years, Shelby D. Hicks, Sr.; two sons, Shelby...

James W. Haggerty, age 59, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 15, 2011, after lengthy illness. He was born January 10, 1952 in Dayton, to John & Roma Haggerty. He was preceded in death by his father, John Haggerty. James is survived by his son, Christopher P. (Samantha) Haggerty, of Ft. Meyers, FL; daughter, Tami...

Anna Rose Montgomery, age 54 of Vandalia, passed away May 16, 2011. She was born November 2, 1956 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Chloe Montgomery.Anna is survived by her mother, Virginia Hines; daughter, Tanya Montgomery; son, Mike (Carmen) Montgomery; brothers and sisters: Fay (David) Rhinehart, Ken (Lisa) Pearce, Karen (Larry) Tyree, Tracy (Craig) Gabriel and...

Ralph Herbert Wendling, 79, passed away peacefully to be with Our Lord on Monday May 16, 2011 at 10 Wilmington Place, where he received the best of care. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Helen; his infant son, Stephen Joseph; parents, Russell and Irene Wendling; brothers, Donald, Jim, and Fred; and sister, Betty.He is survived...

HARDIN, Jane C., age 73, of Brookville, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011. She was born August 15, 1937 in Shelby County, Kentucky. Jane was a member of the Women's Auxiliary, VFW Post 3288 in Brookville, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bob Hardin; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Cindy Hardin of Charlottesville, Virginia; one...

Roy A. Jaco, age 76 of Dayton, passed away May 15, 2011. He was born April 22, 1935 in Lawrenceburg, TN to the late Clifford and Dorothy Jaco. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by wife, Leanna; son, Ronnie Jaco; and step-son, Doug Storer.Roy is survived by sons: Steve (Barbie) Jaco, Cliff (Barb) Jaco and Dean...

ARGANBRIGHT, Barbara, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Lova Humston and sister, Beverly "Susie" Benedetto. Barbara is survived by her husband, Paul Arganbright; step-mother, Margaret Humston; sons, Jeff (Kitty) Braden and Jon (Pattie) Braden; daughter, Julie (Mitch) Carroll; sister, Bonnie Gibson; grandchildren, April Gonzalez, Emily Carroll, Amy Hazelbaker, and...

Donald Z. Shump, age 88 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday May 15, 2011. He was born on February 4, 1923 to the late Alfred and Ida Shump. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Alma Mae Shump; two brothers, Elwood and Richard Shump; and one sister, Hilda Wheeler. Donald is...

WIMPLE, Mary L., age 89, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011. She was born January 23, 1922 in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wimple. Mary is survived by her children, Linda (John) Faulkner, Cindi (Jim) Geiger, and Johann (Rob) Warsing; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mary enjoyed many years of creating and...

BAUER, Craig N., 55, of Beavercreek passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011 and is now in God's loving care. He will be missed by his high school sweetheart and wife Lori; parents Norbert and Lillian of Riverside; sons Michael and Steven Bauer of Dayton; step daughter Jennifer (Gary) Coaston; sister Pamela (Michael) DeSantis, of VA; brothers Kevin (Paula) Bauer, of...

James L. Ballard, age 74, of Dayton, passed away May 14, 2011. He was born July 28, 1936 in Dayton to the late James J. and Mary Ballard. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by brothers: Robert and Joseph Ballard; and son-in-law, Ken Oborne.Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Peg Ballard; children: Julia...

Cacus Bowling, age 76 of Dayton, passed away May 13, 2011. She was born March 16, 1935 in Rock Castle, KY to the late Captain and Mae Morris. In addition to her parents, Cacus was preceded in death by her husband, John Bowling; son, Michael Crass; daughters, Brenda Nolte and Rebecca Crass; and many brothers and sisters. Cacus is survived...