Gebhart, Phyllis Ann, age 82, of Miamisburg, passed away February 7, 2010. She was born June 10, 1927 in Dayton to the late Alfred & Imo (Thatcher) Grice. She was a life long resident of Miamisburg, graduating from Miamisburg High School in 1945. She was very active in organizing reunions and raising monies for scholarships. Phyllis was a charter member...

Ordes Williams, born March 9, 1928 in Middlefork KY. Passed away February 9, 2010. He moved to Dayton at the age of 16. He retired from The Miami Conservancy District where he was employed for 49 years. He was a member of the North Dayton Anglers. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, 2 brothers and 3...

Bacich, Rita M., age 81, of Springboro, Ohio, formerly of Bristol, Pennsylvania for over 40 years, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Rita is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Linda (Frank) Kile, Debbie (Len) Lori; son and daughter-in-law: Tony (Tammy) Bacich; grandchildren: Alec, Zachary, Lenny, Lisa, Jason, Jessica, Jillian; great grandchildren: Arianna, Trey, Madalyn, Ayden; sisters: Gloria German,...

Charles Edward Jordan "Chuck"Age 93 of Beavercreek, passed away February 8, 2010. Chuck was born in Lewisburg, Ohio June 19, 1916 to parents Charles and Lulu (James) Jordan. He was preceded in death by his siblings Jack, Robert and Katharine. He is survived by Alice, his loving wife of 72 years, his daughter Jill (Terry) Frazier, sons Dr. Charles (Jan)...

Mitchell, Vincent L. Sr., age 80, born August 24, 1929, passed away February 6, 2010. Vincent was preceded in death by his father: Irvin Mitchell; mother: Evelyn Mae Mitchell; and brother: Neal Mitchell. He is survived by his brother: Ivan (Bonnie) Mitchell; wife of 54 years: Lora; children: Trish (Dave), Neal (Cathy), Stephanie (Jerry), Midge (Steve), Vince (Rita), Patty; and...

GARRETT, Katherine F., 82, of Dayton passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Clabe Garrett; grandson Timmy Hopkins; sister Betty Ray; and brother Tommy Tidwell. Katherine is survived by her children James (Sherry) Matthews of Lakeview, OH, Linda Shroyer of Russell Point, OH, Rebecca Morgan of Stinnett, KY,...

BATESON, Christopher S."Chris", 31, of Dayton, passed from this life Saturday, February 6, 2010. Son of Rev. James and Wanda Bateson. Married toTina Combs Bateson. Chris leaves 2 children, Alyssa, age 12 and Christopher C., age 8; sister, Rhonda (James) Cains, and brother, Darrel (Audrey) Bateson. A farewell service will be held at 7:45 pm on Thursday, February 11, 2010...

Mary Rita died peacefully on February 6th, 2010 ending 91 years of a happy and celebrated life. Born January 29, 1919 in Covington, Kentucky, she considered her life blessed because of her Catholic faith and the love of her family. Throughout her long life, she shared her wit, musical and artistic talents with Irish charm and grace. Mary Rita was...

ROSE, Edgar A., Jr., age 80, of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010. He was born January 6, 1930 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Edgar was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a past member and served as a Deacon of North Dayton Baptist Church for many years and was a present member of First Baptist Church...

Schaaf, Ruth M. (Stroehle), age 92, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Lincoln Park Manor. Ruth is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Carol (John) Wheeler, Anna Marie (Larry) Schoephoerster; sons and daughters-in-law: Robert (Margaret), Albert (Lana), Leo (Connie); 17 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; brothers: Kenneth "Bud" (Betty) Stroehle, William Stroehle; sister: Wanda (William) Wiedman; and...

POSTON, Margaret Pearl, age 81, of Moraine, OH passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010.She was born August 18, 1928 in Cookeville, Tenn.Preceded in death by her parents, Casto & Minnie Clouse; sister, Grace, and brother, Kenneth Clouse.Survived by husband of 62 years, G. Arnold Poston; sons, Roger, Greg & wife, Linda, Bruce & wife, Stephanie, Doug & wife, Gail, and...

Hester W. MarpleOf Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010, after a lengthy illness. Hester was born March 19, 1925 to John & Pearl (Short) Walton in Frenchburg, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Nicely and Blanche Mullins; four brothers, Ray, Freeman, Clyde and her twin brother, Chester, who passed away in November, 2009. Hester is...

RIKE, Marvin, age 89, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Orpha Rike and brothers, Arland and Howard Rike. Marvin is survived by sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Rike; niece, Debra (Barry) Oliver, and family and nephew, William (Martha) Rike, and family. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was...

WILLIAMS, Irene M., 91, of Fairborn, formerly of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 5, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Corrine Mayeux; husband Starlin Williams; son-in-law Gary Lawrence; two sisters; and two brothers. Irene is survived by her children Suzann Lawrence, Linda (Art) Davidson; and Starlene (Tom) Brooks; grandchildren Eric...

Bolden, Jennifer Lynn, age 29, of Riverside, formerly of West Milton, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Jennifer was working as a medical assistant and attending Sinclair working on her nursing degree. Jennifer is survived by her parents: Roger & Betty Bolden; brother and sister-in-law: Roger Dale (Dee) Bolden; sister and brother-in-law: Kimberly Lynn (Dave) Wabler; paternal grandmother: Edith...

KLEPERIS, Margaret D. "Peb", 73 of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband John Kleperis. Peb is survived by her two sons, John V. Kleperis, Jr. and Rich W. Kleperis; one brother, Walter Dean; one sister Patricia Mitchell. She was active in AIWF. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from...

Underwood, Thelma Amy, age 78, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Thelma was born September 26, 1931 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to the late Coy & Sylvena (Stone) Qualls. Thelma is survived by her husband of 57 years: Harry T. Underwood and she also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who will sadly miss...

JANEWAY, Swan O.Age 77, of Huber Heights, passed away, Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents Ed & Maggie Janeway; brothers Carson & Joe Janeway; & sister Pauline Janeway. Swan served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was retired from GM-Inland, Vandalia after 31 years as a Foreman...

HODGES, Raymond L., 91, of Beavercreek passed away Monday, February 1, 2010. He was retired from U.S Air Force in 1972 followed by a career as a Professor of Law at University of Missouri. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn U. Hodges and son John Lyon Hodges. Raymond is survived by his children Lynn...