SANDERS, Monnie, age 69, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Lula Sanders, brothers, Floyd, Claude, Robert and Ronnie Sanders. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Philomenia Sanders, children, Beth (Rob) Landery, Monica (R.J.) Calmes, Yvonne Frowein, Fran (Jeff) Danner, Patty (Thomas) Oney and Montgomery Sanders, 15 grandchildren,...

Willie Lee Melton also known as Bill Melton, age 73, a retired truck driver , died at home in Springfield,Ohio on April 8, 2010, following a courageous battle with cancer.He was born on September 18, 1936, in the town of Albany, Kentucky to the late Shelby Marvin and Laura Betty (Ferguson) Melton. Willie proudly served in the Navy and was...

William G. VoorheesAge 71, of New Carlisle, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Delores W. Voorhees; and by one sister, Peggy Lannigan. Bill is survived by one daughter, Lisa & her husband, Joe Fulwiler; one son, William J. &...

John J. LapennaAge 51, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010. John was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Betty Lapenna; and by one aunt, Phyllis McDorman. John is survived by his step-mother, Jean Lapenna; one brother, Kenneth Lapenna; two aunts, Mary E. Uzzel & Alberta Matthews; his care-givers for the past 13 years, Mildred Penn...

RIBER, Janice L., age 58, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Hocfbaum. Janice is survived by her husband of 28 years, Gregory A. Riber; daughters, Elizabeth L. (Matthew) Vanderhorst, Ashley M. (Michael) Elkins; mother, Mondas Hocfbaum; siblings, Kimberly Klepper, Richard (Vonda Norris) Hocfbaum, Jeffrey (Crystal) Hocfbaum; aunt, Joy...

SHULTZ, Dale W., 89, of Beavercreek passed away Friday April 9, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Eva. Dale is survived by his son Bill; grandson Marc (Heather); great grandchildren Kaitlyn, Joshua, Nathaniel, and Zachary; brother Kenneth; sisters Marian Davison and Joan Clay; special friend Theda Rice; numerous other...

STALL, Robert George, 93, of Riverside passed away Friday April 9, 2010 at his home. Born April 18, 1916 in Sandusky, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Verna Stall; children Michael Stall and Deborah Baxter; grandchildren Daniel Baxter, Chad Stall, and Evan Stall; brother Paul Stall; and sister Ida Mae. Robert retired from General Motors after...

WISELOGEL, Malcolm Edward, 54, of Dayton passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Kettering Memorial Hospital after a courageous 5 month battle with acute leukemia.He is preceded in death by his mother Marjorie Wiselogel and father Robert Wiselogel; brother Mark Wiselogel; and father-in-law Luke Burns. Malcolm is survived by his loving wife, Kim; most precious daughters, Ashley Nan, Lacey Lyn,...

Lorraine O'Brien Byrne of Wheat Ridge, CO, died April 7, 2010, at age 81. A dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Lorraine will be remembered in the hearts and memories of her family and friends forever. Lorraine was born in Carteret, NJ, on Dec. 31, 1928, to Frank and Sophia O'Brien. She married her best friend and soul mate,...

POTENZA, Clara L., 92 of Dayton passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband Patrick Potenza. Clara is survived by her sons Peter (Cheri) Potenza and Patrick (Lillian) Potenza; grandchildren Carla (Todd) Kossoudji, Mark Potenza, Jason, Amy and Kaitlyn Potenza; great grandchildren Jack and Alyssa Kossoudji; brothers Frank Catapano and Raymond (Joan) Catapano; sister...

Maxine Sparkman, age 78, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. She was born June 4, 1931 in Knott County, KY to the late Isaac and Nancy Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Jinks Sparkman; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Maxine is survived by her children, Ronnie Sparkman, Pat (Jerry) McIntosh; grandchildren. Ricky Sparkman, Chad...

GRAETER, Robert, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 9, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lydia Graeter and sister, Audrey Cooper. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Emma Lee Graeter; twin daughters, Cindy (Tom) Sipling, Cathy (Ken) Becker; grandchildren, Tiffany (Nate) Hesselbart, Scott Sipling,...

HILL, Edward O, age 66, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. He is preceded in death by his father, James. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Tina McFall, Patti Brunett, and Mary Macek; son-in-laws, Chad Macek and Kent Hall; mother, Mary; brothers, Jim (Judy) and Dick (Cynthia); sisters, Lou, Jean (Russ), Carol (Tom) and Fran; 9 grandchildren, Mike,...

Thornhill, Rosella Iona (Lacey)Age 85 of Kettering, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Sterling House of Dayton. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Edward F. Thornhill, her daughter Beverly R. Reno (Douglas) and son Edward W. Thornhill (Roberta) both of Centerville, OH, and her sister Leoti (Bill) Edwards. Rose leaves behind four grandchildren,...

MICHAELS, Luella, age 96, passed away April 7, 2010 with her loving family by her side at her home in Miamisburg, OH. A native of Caryville, Tennessee, Luella was born June 29, 1913 to Belle & Charles Roddy. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Miamisburg, loving mother of 9 children, doting grandmother to 16 grandchildren,...

Nichols, LaVerna T., age 90, of West Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. LaVerna was born August 26, 1919 to the late Elmer & Anna (Zimmer) Tobias. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Herbert A. Nichols; daughter-in-law: Connie Nichols; three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by...

Tangeman, Anthony P., age 28, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010. He was preceded in death by his grandmother: Mary Finch and his mother: Kathryn Tangeman. He is survived by his father: Bob; his son: Lil Tony; siblings: Robyn (Shawn), Bobby, Amy (Chad); grandparents: Mildred & Jim; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends...

James Howard Whiddon, Jimmy was a loving dad, brother, uncle, and friend who passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2010. He was born on January 19, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Carolyn Elizabeth (Zug) Whiddon and Lowell TalmadgeWhiddon, sister and brother-n-law Nancy L. and Ronnie Sanders and brother Thomas R. Whiddon. He is...