Hickey, Shawn P., age 27, of West Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009. Shawn was a loving and devoted father, fiancé, brother, grandson, nephew and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Shawn is survived by his daughter: Kyra Hickey; fiancé: Jeanie Bach; sisters and brothers-in-law: Justine (Arthur Jr.) Kangas, Gina (Todd) Reichard, Geraldine (Greg)...

Anthony Joseph Chirco, age 81, of Dayton, passed away Thursday April 9, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital at 1:15 pm. He was born August 8, 1927, to the late Joe and Mary Chirco. He was a 1946 graduate of Chaminade High School. He served his country in the Army and was retired from Harris Radiator in Moraine, Ohio. He leaves...

BITONTI, Julia Jane (1915 - 2009), April 8, 2009, Julie put down her comb, scissors and bunny shovel for the last time today. We teased her about the "bunny shovel" because she was an avid gardener and it was a tool she used to chase critters from her yard (not every really catching one of them), but most knew her...

MAGGARD, Homer D., 80, of Huber Heights passed away Wednesday April 8, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Mattie Maggard; wife Bonita Maggard; daughter Sally Maggard; brothers Bobby Gene and Frank Maggard. Homer Is survived by his children Frank "Ted" (Charlene) Maggard of Toledo, OH, Debbie (Bob) Miller, and Bonnie (Clarence) White; 6 grandchildren; 6...

HILLSAMER, Max E., age 73, of Beavercreek, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 8, 2009. He was born September 14, 1935 in Brethern, Michigan. He retired in 1995 from WPAFB where he worked as an Aerospace Engineer. After retirement, he was a substitute teacher with the Beavercreek School System and touched many lives of staff and students. For...

Harris, Sr., Rev. Marvin I., age 69, of Huber Heights went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 22, 1940 in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of the late Frederick & Mildred Harris. He served in the US Army Reserves and was the pastor of the Church of Praise...

Naomi Mae "Toby" WilliamsAge 85, formerly of Troy, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at Spring Creek Nursing Center. Toby was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Stanley Williams, who passed in 1965. She is survived by three daughters, Eleanor & her husband, Mogan Wheeler, Susan & her husband, Homer Coots and Patty & her husband, Mike...

Dorothy A. WellsAge 70, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wells, her parents, Fred & Florence Cline; brother, Fred Cline; and by one daughter, Debbie Wells. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Teresa Ann & her husband, Norman Anders; one grandson, Marcus Cook; two great grandchildren; one sister, Mary...

Copeland, Roy T., age 66, of Tipp City, passed away on April 6, 2009 at Troy Care and Rehab Center. He was born November 13, 1942 in Monroe, TN, the son of Arnie & Conva Copeland. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and was formerly employed by McCook's Bowling Alley. He was a member of Amvets Post 24...

Lonza "Phil" Parsons Age 61 of Riverside, passed away, in his home, Thursday April 2, 2009. He was born on April 27, 1947 in New London, Ohio. He was the son of the late Malcolm and Ethel Parsons and preceded in death by his brother, Arthur and sister, Ossie Dean. Phil was retired from RTA and was a US Army...

Joyner, Mamie M., age 73, of Dayton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2009 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center after a courageous fight with complications due to diabetes. She was born May 26, 1934 in Springfield, OH the daughter of the late Thomas & Jennie Robinson. She is preceded in death by...

Howell, Charles William Jr. "Charlie", age 59, of Centerville, formerly of Kingston, New York, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009. He was the son of the late Charles Sr.& Georgianna Howell and was also preceded in death by his brother: Joseph and sister: Cynthia. Charlie is survived by his wife: Nancy J. Golden; step children: Stacey, Deni, & Jake; step...

Edward Eugene Altendorf, age 87, of Centerville, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Sue Miller; his parents, Alice & Christopher Altendorf; and his sister, Jean Scott. He is survived by Mary, his wife of 65 years; daughter Sharon Kay and husband Dr. Sam Rankin, of Huber Heights; grandchildren, Brenda and wife...

Douglas A. KreuschAge 41, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Thomas J. Kreusch Sr.; his paternal grandparents, Norbert & Ethel Kreusch; his maternal grandparents, Fred & Florence Crews; and by two aunts, Pat Sharpe and Alma Lou Grismer. Doug is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Kreusch; eight brothers,...

WEIMER, Bruce A. age 45 of West Milton, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his mother Sara Jane Weimer. He is survived by his loving wife Jennifer, his children Jesse, Jerrid "Monk", Ashley "Sissy" and Amber "Boobear"; father Kenneth Weimer; sister Darlene Weimer; nephews Gradon, Phoenix, Brendan; nieces Brianna, Skye,...

DILLON, Clem, 76, of Dayton passed away Sunday April 5, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. Born October 27, 1932 in Mingo Co., WV to the late McCager and Pearl Dillon. He is retired from Delco Moraine. Clem is preceded in death by his special sons Dallas Ray Dillon and Baby Boy Dillon; sisters Kathy Perry, Mary Hensley, Cleo Chaffin, Brooke...

Jackie Rodgers, age 73, Dayton, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Pleasureville, KY, son of Elmer & Fannie Rogers on April 11, 1935. He was a retired employee of McCall/Dayton Press and past employee of Children's Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers...

GRILL, Kathern M., 90, of Dayton passed away Saturday April 4, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward E. Grill. Kathern is survived by her niece Mary Hodge; great nephews William (Becky) Hodge IV, Frank (Kim) Hodge, and James (April) Hodge; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She was retired from Sunshine Biscuit after 29...