Donald K. Skinner, age 80, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Julia Skinner. Donald is survived by his children, Brady (Kathy) Skinner, Donalda (Paul) Gourley, Stuart Skinner; grandchildren, Megan (Chris) Archer, Keith Gourley, Sara Skinner, Sean Skinner; great-granddaughter, Bella Archer; brother, Jerry Skinner and many other relatives...

Mendal L. Parker, age 53, of Moraine, passed away January 8, 2010. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack J. Parker. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his son, Daniel Parker, mother, Eva Parker, sister, Gail Sisk, grand-daughter, Danielle and step children, Jason, Justin and Jill Barkley. He was an avid sportsman, who loved fishing and hunting...

TRICK, Gerald E. Age 66, formerly of Dayton, of Manistique, MI, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father Edmund Trick; brothers Ronald Trick, Christopher Trick, & John Kevin Trick. Gerald was a city of Dayton Police Officer for 27 years & was a member of FOP Lodge # 44. He was an...

Waker, John Henry Jr., age 56, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. John attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and was a 1971 graduate of Belmont High School. He was a retired volunteer firefighter with the City of Kettering serving for over 27 years, and also retired from the City of Kettering with over...

Alice OrthAge 84, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010, at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry B. Garries; her second husband, Allen Orth; her parents, Henry N. & Mary (Henderson) Phipps; brothers, Willis, Herb & Edward. Alice is survived by four children, Henry Ann & her husband, Ronald (Sr.) Elliott, James...

ACTON III, Lonnie E. age 27, of South Vienna, unexpectedly went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, January 7, 2010. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ronald and Leona Good; and paternal great-grandmother, Margaret Wright. He is survived by his mother, Diana and husband Steven Hoessli; sisters, Michelle Adams and Terri Acton; step-sister, Belinda Hoessli; step-brothers,...

Hardman, Nancy Susanage 53, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer Thursday, January 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father Dale E. Hardman and is survived by her mother M. Edna Hardman, brothers Larry and Gary, sisters-in law Judy and Debbie, nieces and nephews Ben and Sarah, David and Joel and...

Phipps, Thelma Leotta (Rice), age 88, of Miamisburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Thelma is survived by her daughters: Susan (Alan) Krista & Christine (Jennie Happe) Phipps; grandson: Sean (Stacey) Oberschlake; siblings: Doris (John) Boggs, Mary Ann Bowry, Lloyd (Dorie) Deam; and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: Reverend Kyle...

ROSELL, Barbara Jean (Wooley) "Whispering Wheat", age 77, of Kettering , was reunited in Heaven with her beloved, Curtis Eugene, on January 5, 2010. Barbara was born to Miss Alice Freshour on November 3, 1932 in Dayton. She was a proud graduate of Stivers High School where she became Head Majorette. Barbara married her longtime childhood sweetheart, Curtis Eugene Rosell,...

BLACK, Donna L. age 71, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was a loving grandmother, home care provider, animal lover, & strong in her faith. She is survived by her daughters, Susie (Mike) Drummond, Heidi (Ahmed) Turner, Debra Carson, Christina (Gregory) Haas, Lisa (Basim) Nada, Jennifer (Dominic) Colaizzi, and Amber Black; 13 grandchildren;...

CREEGER, Charlotte L., age 84, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2009. She was born February 8, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio. Charlotte was a loving homemaker, mother and a well known artist for over 40 years. She is survived by her sons, Jerry A. Creeger and Thomas E. Creeger; grandchildren, Jason Creeger, Tommy Creeger and Larry Creeger; great-grandchild, Lillian...

THURSTON, Jewell R., 67, of Beavercreek passed away Wednesday January 6, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents Ambrose and Exie Redden; and two sisters Christine Sparks and Retta Williams. Jewell is survived by her husband of 43 years, Johnnie B Thurston; son Bryan Thurston, his wife Shelly, of Beavercreek; daughter Teresa Braden, her...

GORMAN, David E.Age 54, of New Lebanon, passed away, Wednesday, January 6, 2010.He was preceded in death by his mother & step-father Phyllis & Larry Pyles. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sharon; son Michael Gorman; daughter Heather Payne; grandchildren Dylan, Gaberial, & Madyson; brother Darrell & wife Judy Gorman; nieces Joanne & O'Dawna. Visitation will be...

Stephanie L. Ledbetter, age 38, of Fairborn, went home to be with the Lord after a short battle with cancer Monday, January 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Henry Ledbetter Sr.; grandmother, Juanita Powell; mother, Diana Ledbetter; and granddaughter, Annabell Quatman. Stephanie is survived by her fiancé; Anthony Hubbard; father, Henry Ledbetter Jr.; daughters, Alecia Ledbetter,...

Joseph Amos Carr, 88, of Kettering, passed peacefully in his sleep Monday, January 04, 2010, after a lengthy illness.He was born August 3, 1921, in Gratis, OH to Scott W., Sr. and Amy (Young) Carr. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Betty Jane (Burkholder) Carr. He is also survived by three daughters and their husbands: Gale...

Ruth Eileen Linderman was born in West Milton in May 1923; she passed away in Centerville in December 2009. She was 86 years old. Ruth is survived by her son, Jim Wheeler of San Antonio, Texas; a granddaughter, Kirsten Sigloh of Charlottesville, Virginia; a grandson, Gary Wheeler of Boise, Idaho; and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband,...

Cummings, Norma L., age 71, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010. Norma was preceded in death by her parents: Theodore & Essie (Burton) Brewster; sister: Dema Brewster; brothers: Virthel & Vernon Brewster; and a son: Anthony Moore. She is survived by her sons: Stephen Thompson & William "Nick" Moore; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sisters: Bessie "Sylvia"...

Ivan L. Rock, age 83, of West Carrollton, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Lillian Rock; mother of his children, Joyce Rock; son Stephen Rock; and brother, Marvin Rock. Ivan is survived by his wife Mary Rock; son, Jeff Rock; grandchildren, Zachary Rock, Samuel Rock; nieces, Marilyn (Michael) Balsamo, Colleeta...

ACKERMAN, William E."Bill" age 84 of Kettering, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Brighten Gardens. Bill was born on April 11, 1925. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Peggy, his daughters Patty Griffith of Liberty, IN and Carole Ackerman of Kettering; grandchildren Jessica, Joy and Jenni;...

SAGE, David Brian, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Kyle Hunt; uncle, Emerson Browning; grandparents, Thelma and Ray Fannin, and friend, Tyler Stansell. He is survived by his parents, Cheri and Gary Fannin; siblings, Heather (Kenny) Amato, Josh Sage, Hollie (Roman) Carson; children, Sean Reynoso, Adriana Harrison, and...