DIAMOND, Aubrey Ann, 65, of West Carrollton, passed away on December 5, 2009 from complications of Scleroderma. Ann's energy and vibrancy made her a joy to be around, and she was loved by all who knew her. She had a tremendous capacity to love and show empathy for others. Ann lived a simple and genuine life, and saw the good...

WARREN, John Phillip, age 80, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009. He was born January 19, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio. John was a World War II veteran serving with the United States Navy, member of the VFW Post 657, American Legion Post 200, AMVETS 464, the Milton Athletic Club, and retired from Economy Linen. He was preceded in...

LARMORE, Lillian Mae, "Mouse" age 75, of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009. She was born January 9, 1934 in Breathitt County, KY. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Wayne Larmore; beloved and faithful pet, Lady; two daughters, Patricia Loyd of Miamisburg and Teresa Chambers of Huber Heights; son, Daniel Michael Keith of Dayton; brothers, Floyd and Kenny...

ROBERTSON, Evelyn E., age 92, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her, parents, Cleo and Minnie Snyder; siblings, Lucy, Elmer, Carl, Dee, and husband, Rex Robertson. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Pigg; sister, Helen and Ed Craft; grandchildren, Jennifer Pierson and Christina Burke; great grandchildren, Kirsten, Caylin, Gavin, Hailey, and Cassie, as...

Georgia M. Bowen, age 70 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009. She was born August 11, 1939, in Kirk, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bowen; and her parents, Herbert and Imal Dillon. Georgia is survived by her son, Jeff (Valerie) Bowen; grandchildren, Laura (David) Beres, of Columbus, OH, Ryan Bowen, of Dallas,...

ADAMS, Helen M., born June 17, 1920 in Hillside, NJ, to Samuel and Catherine Matwychuk. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Leslie J. Adams. Survived by son, Richard Adams (Nancy); daughter, Nancy Stormer (Joe); grandchildren, Rick Adams (Wendi), Amy Webster (Curt), James Davis; great-grandchildren, Ashley Adams, Shelby Adams, RJ Adams, Kaitlin Adams, Kyle Webster, and Garrett Webster....

Creager, Steve Sheldon, age 55, of Piqua, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Steve was preceded in death by his parents: Maurice & Naomi Creager. He is survived by his wife: Linda K. Creager; daughter and son-in-law: Kimberly & Jamie Reed of Covington; son: Joshua Creager of Piqua; sister and brother-in-law: Maureen and...

Byron L. Scott, age 87, of Kettering passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Glenna Scott; parents, Harry and Ona Scott; and sister, Carol Keener. Byron is survived by his son, Lowell (Joy) Scott; daughter, Sandy (Mitch) Button; grandchildren, Angel (Adam) Osman, Jocelyne Scott, and Daniel Scott; great-grandchildren, Abigail and...

HARBRON, Joyce M., 74, of Dayton passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009. She is survived by her daughter Paula Kinzer; son Ken Kirkendall, his wife Dawn; grandchildren Zachariah Kirkendall and Jessica Kinzer; sister Judy McCargish, her husband George; nieces Kristine Thrasher and Mary Wildermuth; nephew Randy Sizemore; great nephews Josh Thrasher and Michael Wildermuth; friend George Harbron; beloved cat Missy;...

BENDER, Shannon R., age 34, of Fairborn, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009. She was born August 6, 1975 in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her son, John D. Sycks; her mother, Kathy Pettit; two sisters, Rhonda Ritchie and Angela Martin; brother, Terry Pettit; paternal grandparents, Elmer and Alta Riley; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She...

James L. TalmageAge 62, of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009.The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio.

MCCULLOUGH, Dale A. age 54, of Springfield, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 at his home. He was employed at FEDEX Freight in Huber Heights which he enjoyed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sonia; daughter, Angel McCullough of Miamisburg; son, Dustin of Springfield; father, John; 5...

WHITACRE, Patricia, age 77, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Whitacre. She is survived by her children, Robert (Tammy), Cherie (Ed Myers) and Christi Whitacre; siblings, Bob Wilkerson and Janet Brockman; grandchildren, Chad, Ryan, Lisa, Mike, and Judy; 9 great grandchildren, and special friend, Deborah Rockwell, as well as other...

Randall W. SturgillRandy SturgillAge 42, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. Randy was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alberta & C.B. Sturgill; and by two aunts, Paulette & Karen. He is survived by his wife of the past six years, Veleka N. (McSherley) Sturgill; one son, Andrew; one daughter, Jasmine; his parents, Gary & Bonnie Sturgill;...

RUSSELL, Sr., Donnie, age 60, of Spring Valley, OH, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at his residence. Preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Russell; brothers, James "Buddy", Arthur Jr., Arnold Russell, and sisters, Katherine Russell, Peggy and Mildred Combs. Donnie is survived by his wife of 37 years, Deborah Russell; father, Arthur Russell Sr.; daughter, Donna Purvis; sons,...

Margaret Mary LewisAge 86, of Union, Ohio, moved to Heaven on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert C. Lewis; one son, Harry Lewis; one grandson, Vernon C. Linderman IV; and by one son-in-law, Terry Cooley. Margaret is survived by five daughters, Bobbi (Jack) Gramann, Diane (Don)...

SZILAGYI, John, age 84, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Julia Szilagyi; brothers, Joseph, Ernest, & Elmer and sisters, Lee Szilagyi & Julia Salminin. He is survived by his loving wife, Helene, of 59 years; sons, Larry & wife, Nancy of Bradford, OH, Joseph Szilagyi of Huber Heights, OH; daughters, Christine &...

Ernest HickeyErnie HickeyAge 76, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Pleas & Sidney Hickey; two sons, Roger & Ronnie Hickey-Reach; three brothers, Willard, Walter & Pleas Jr; and by five sisters, Letha, Gertrude, Wilma, Norma & Irene. Ernie is survived by his wife of the past 43 years, Naomi Hickey;...

SNOW, Mildred L., age 73, passed away Wednesday, December 09, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Fannie Moore, and sister, Katherine George. She is survived by her husband, Allen Snow, sons, Daniel Snow and Douglas Snow of Dayton, OH, grandchildren, Beth Snow, Morgan Snow, Daniel Traufler and Christopher Traufler, and sister, Pauline (Donnie) Stebbins, along...