Deborah C. RunyonAge 52, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at her home after an eight year battle with cancer. Deb was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Ellen Williams; and by one brother, Tracy Warren Williams. Deb is survived by her loving husband of the past 14 years, Brian K. Runyon; her parents, Woodford "Woodsey" &...

Joyce Carol Martin(Snider), age 59, passed away at home, on Apr 21 2010. Survived by her very loving/devoted husband, Daniel F. Martin for over 40 years of marriage, three sons and their wives- Denny Jason (Kathy), Christopher James Lee (Chrissy) and Michael Wayne (Aimee) Martin. Six Grandchildren- Dalton, Zachary, Logan, Maddison, Caitlin and Cauline Martin. Her Mother-in-law, Jacqueline Turner- Martin....

MARTIN (Pinner), Linda F., age 57, of Lafayette, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 19, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Central in Lafayette, IN. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Deborah Jean Pinner, Donna Sue Pinner, and Brenda Kay Williams-Brooks. She is survived by her husband, Verlin Martin; parents, Charles and Dewella Pinner of Miamisburg; sons, Robert...

Lisa Michelle DillonAge 33, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Lisa was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Marie Dillon-Hunt. Lisa is survived her father, John Isaac Dillon; five brothers, John (Kathy), Donnie, Scott, Jody (Gloria) & Larry Dillon; and by her extended family & many good friends. The family will be receiving friends from...

Ballard, Virginia Louise, age 82, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Virginia is survived by her husband of over 50 years: Harry E. Ballard Sr.; brother: Roy L. Biggs of NC; sisters: Loretta Biggs of TN and Linda Ely of VA; aunt: Pearl of TN; sister-in-law: Gladys Jones of KY; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and...

FRAZIER, Belinda M. (nee Utz), age 46, of Kettering, passed away April 15, 2010. She was born September 25, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio. Belinda was currently attending Sinclair Community College. She is survived by her children, Zachary Frazier and LCPL Zeke Frazier (USMC); mother, Jeanne (Andrew) Schmitt; father, Alfred J. (Sally) Utz; brother, Matt (Sandy) Utz; and numerous other relatives...

STOCKSLAGER, Ruth, 86, of Dayton passed away at her home Monday, April, 19, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Guy and Rose Hudgins; brother Franklin; sisters Pauline and Virginia. Ruth is survived by her husband Frank D. Stockslager; sons W.M. Armstrong, Terry (Cindy) Armstrong, and Larry Armstrong; daughters Pamala (Carl) Ollila, and Patricia Armstrong; step daughter Connie...

REES, Jerry, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 19, 2010. He is preceded in death by parents, Chester and Margaret Rees; brother-in-law, Roger Staggs. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Julie Hunn (Eric); grandson, Mitchell Hunn; sister, Nancy Staggs and numerous family and friends. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1956. He owned and operated the VIP...

KOUSSA, Joseph, age 78, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas Koussa and former wife, Samira Koussa. Joseph is survived by his children, Julie Koussa, Elie Koussa and wife Roxanna and seven grandchildren. The family will receive guests Friday, April 23, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (2268 S Smithville Rd Dayton,...

COLLENETTE, Richard W.Age 57, of St. Paris, passed away, Monday, April 19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kay; sons Joseph, Frank, & Walter, step-son Derrick Brown; mother Mary Ellen Frink; brothers Jim, John, & Steve Collenette; sisters Colleen Boldin & Carol Vaughn; numerous nieces nephews, other...

STOPCZYNSKI, Mary Ann, age 62, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010. She was born June 10, 1947 in Piqua, OH, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mildred (Voisard) Moorman. Mary Ann was active at We Care Arts. She is survived by her children, Kim (Vince) Phifer of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and Joe (Desiree) Stopczynski...

Clara M. Luster age 79 of Dayton, born in Guys, TN, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her son William H. Dilworth; grandson Billy Askew; father Edgar Luster; mother Mamie Ramey; brother William Luster; and sister Maebelle Peyton. She is survived by daughters Fannie Dilworth, Florine Askew and Mamie Hensley;...

SCHROLL, Thomas F. age 63 of West Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, April 18 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis J. and Dorothy M. Schroll. He is survived by his loving wife of 6 years Lorelei Schroll, his sons Tommy and wife Denys Schroll of West Carrollton, Timmy and wife Trish Schroll...

PETTY, Willajean, age 80, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010. She is survived by her husband for over 30 years, Philip; sons, Jeff DeSchayes Petty and Steve (Joan) Tobias; grandson, Christopher Tobias and a host of family and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 7, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory, 3380 Dayton-Xenia...

HUFF, Jesse C., age 27, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert J. Huff, Sr. and mother, Sharon Nales. Jesse is survived by daughter, Gabriella; father, Chuck; siblings, Charles (Michelle), Heather, Joey, Crystal, Josh, and Dalton; grandmothers, Ruth and Frances; grandfather, Russ, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and...

CAMDEN, Kevin L.Age 41, of Dayton, passed away, Friday, April 16, 2010. He is preceded by his grandfather Forrest Munn. Kevin enjoyed fishing & being with his children. Kevin is survived by his children Kristen Camden, Dustin Camden, & Christopher Camden; granddaughter Madison Camden; parents Mary & Donald Camden; grandmother Mary Pugh; special friends Chris Manning & Earl Smith; former...

Robert L. Turner, age 75, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010. He was born February 6, 1935, in Logan County, West Virginia, to the late W. Mose and Emma Turner. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Harold and Willis "Tye" Turner; and his sisters, Bernice Cupp and Clarice McKenzie. Robert is survived by his...

Gintz Sr., John G., age 70, retired fire captain answered his last alarm Thursday, April 15, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Viola Gintz. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diane Gintz, children, John Gintz Jr., James (Jennifer) Gintz, and Dawn (Jason) Tharp, grandchildren, Ryan, Grace, Alex, Ben and Cooper, two sisters,...

Blankenship, Charles Dana, age 56, of Farmersville, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010. Charles was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran and true patriot. Charles is survived by his son: Charles D. Blankenship II; daughter: Diane O'Donnell; brother and sister-in-law: Clarence (Phyllis) Blankenship; sister and brother-in-law: Alice (Richard) Eby; special friend: Caroline Sanders; and numerous nieces, nephews, family...

REYNOLDS, Laura M., age 88, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010. She was born May 13, 1921 in Ewing, KY, the daughter of the late Augustus and Martha (Smoot) Boone. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was a great supporter of animal welfare and disabled veterans. She is survived...