William J. "Jim" Weston, age 83, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010. Jim was born August 7, 1926 in Utica, NY to the late Emmett and Gertrude Weston. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Jim was an avid local sports fan. He coached Pee Wee football and little league baseball. Jim...

GOFF, Bonnie (Turner)age 87, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010. She was born in Minerva, Kentucky on August 22, 1922 to the late Walter and Fanny Turner. She lived in the Dayton area for many years prior to her residence at Koester Nursing Home in Troy, Ohio. Bonnie was preceded in death by her infant son Melvin Clark Calvert, her...

Hinker, Arthur L., age 94, of Dayton, formerly of Oakwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Arthur was a United States Navy Veteran proudly serving during WWII. He retired from Winters National Bank with over 30 years of service and was a long time parishioner of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Dayton. Arthur is survived by his daughter and...

BRASELTON (Farnsworth), Karen E., age 63, born August 17, 1946, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Robert E. Farnsworth Sr. and Evelyn H. Farnsworth. Survived by sons, James II (Lori), David, Peter (Rebecca) and grandchildren: Ada, Mattie, and Sam.

CALHOUN, Patricia Ann (Gambill)Age 48, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother Beth Gambill & 3 brothers. Trish loved being outdoors especially fishing & gardening. Trish is survived by her daughter Shannon Calhoun; son Charlie Calhoun III; sisters Vicky (William) Rains & Karen (Larry) Eldred; brother Charles (Sylvia) Gambill companion...

SZPUR, Ellen G. (Gary), 89 of Kettering, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 24, 2010. The family wishes to thank the Oak Creek Terrace in Kettering, for the care and love extended to Ellen and her husband Roman Szpur. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

JACKOWSKI, Sr., Raymond J., age 71, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Preceded in death by his son, Raymond J. Jr.; mother, Helen, and father, Conrad. He is survived by his sons, Jerry (Nita) and Mark (Cheryl); ex-wife and best friend, Mary Ellen; grandchildren, Amber (Josh) Taylor, Jesse, Corey, and Christina Jackowski, Brandy Hutchinson; brothers, John, Eugene (Joyce), Donald Jackowski;...

BOSTON, Agnes N. age 42 of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, following a long battle with a chronic illness. She was preceded in death by her birth parents Benjamin and Encarnacion Ong, adopted father Paulino Ouano and her sister Maria Angelina Ong Chua. She is survived by her son Zachary Boston, her adopted mother Amparo (Lim) Ouano, sister...

BRANDUM, Carol Ann, age 67, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Adkins, brother, Bob Cunningham, and sister, Phyllis Jones. She is survived by her children, Jim (Cheryl Mills) Bowman, Mike Bowman, Charles Cunningham and Robert Brandum, grandchild, Michael Bowman, Brothers and sisters, Frank, Richard,Mike and Sharon Cunningham, Howard and Vicki Shunkwiler...

ORAHOOD, Jean, of Fairborn passed away Tuesday April 27, 2010 leaving behind her husband of 57 years, Harry Orahood; three children Debra (Kenneth) Gevedon, Gary (Priscilla) Orahood, and Paul Orahood; four grandchildren, Christine (Shawn) Ryan, Kevin Gevedon, Sarah Orahood, and Joshua Orahood; one great grandson Cole Harding; two nieces in England Corrine and Alison Hains. Jean is preceded in death...

BOYLE, Darla JoAge 45, of Dayton, passed away, April 25, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Russell & Betty (Moon) Price. She worked at the Goodwill Outlet on Airway Rd. Darla is survived by her husband of 28 years, Steven; children Stephanie Boyle & Steven Boyle, Jr.; grandson Allen Boyle; brother Russell Price, Jr.; sister Carolyn; other...

MARLOW, WarrenAge 82, of Medway, passed away, Monday, April, 26, 2010. Warren was born March 9, 1928 in Egan, TN, to James & Rhoda Marlow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Bill & Robert Marlow. Warren was retired from General Motors. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Kathleen Marlow, children...

Marianna L. Wiltshire, age 68, of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord Monday at her residence with her family by her side, April 26, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Wiltshire. Marianna is survived by her children, Jeff Cantrell, Charlotte Lilly, Patrick Wiltshire, James (Deborah) Wiltshire Jr. and Joy (Matt) Carr; grandchildren, Kyle,...

CARPENTER, Sylvester, age 84, of Miamisburg, OH, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at home following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, John Doc and Celia (Brewer) Carpenter, in laws, John Luther and Grace Phillips, grandson, Nicholas Carpenter and was the last surviving of 13 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his...

Judith A. Kesselring Peters was born on June 20, 1942, in Belleville, OH. She lived in several different states: OH, WV, KY, IL, and back to OH where she lived at Otterbein Retirement Community. She enjoyed living at Otterbein where she had previously served a volunteer. She graduated from North Central College in Naperville, IL. Judy taught school in both...

CAIN, Sandra Age 61, of Fairborn, passed away, Sunday, April 25, 2010. Sandee enjoyed cross-stiching & craft items & loved Elvis Presley. She is survived by children Michael Edward Cain, Timothy Allen Cain, & Rhonda Michelle Cain (John Ellison); grandchildren Victoria M. Alfano, John C. Alfano II, & Brooke L. Ellison; brothers Mark (Karen) Henry & William (Teresa) Henry. The...

STETSON, Kenneth F., age 85, of Centerville, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010. Ken was a distinguished Aeronautical Engineer, significantly contributing to the Hypersonic era including design work for the Apollo, Gemini and Space Shuttle programs. His military career spanned 3 decades (1944-1973); he began in the Army Air Corps as a C-47 pilot in WWII and retired at the...

Gregg Simmons Jr. ,age 61, of Dayton, Beloved father, grandpa, son, brother and friend, passed away early Sunday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is preceded in death by his father, Gregg R. Simmons Sr. and brother, Donald Simmons. He left behind 2 daughters, Jessica and Holly Simmons; mother, Violet Pease; 3 brothers, David Simmons, Michael Simmons and Jeffery Simmons;...

GRILLOT, Ruby Marie (McQuitty), age 86 of Dayton, OH passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Ruby was a long time resident of Quaker Heights Nursing Home in Waynesville, OH. Her family sincerely appreciates the kind and compassionate care she received from all the staff while there. She will be remembered for her generous spirit, her great cooking, and her...

KITCHEN, Ruth E. age 88 of Bethany Village, Centerville, OH, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010. She was born on November 20, 1921 in Dayton, OH. The daughter of William and Emma Feldmaier. She was preceded in death by her husband Everett Kitchen, parents and her brother Harold Feldmaier. She is survived by her sons Paul E. (Deborah Price), John...