Stueve, Richard M., age 54, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Richard A. & Jean Stueve. He was a retired Dayton Firefighter and he was a member of the Falcon Club, the Dayton Gym, & Dayton Firefighters Union Local 136. He is preceded in...

TATE, Mary Louise, age 86, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009. She was born October 2, 1922 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Lee and Adeline (Fogle) Seitz. She taught piano for over 20 years out of her home in Centerville. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Elmer Tate; children, Kathleen Herring of Virginia Beach,...

SELTZER, Laura M. age 21 of Oakwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at her home. She is survived by her parents Dave and Angie Seltzer; sister Carrie Seltzer; numerous relatives and friends. Laura graduated from Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, IL and attended Curve Metric School of Cosmetology in Elmwood Park, IL. She was employed at...

MILLAT, Natalie Ann (Smith) age 85 of Dayton, formerly of Hudson, NY, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert Smith and daughter‑in‑law Charla Millat. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, David Millat, her children Kathleen Johnson and Mark Millat; grandchildren Shanen Johnson, China Ann...

Taylor, Hazel L., age 82, of Huber Heights, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at WPAFB Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, James M. Taylor. Survivors include her daughters, Audry (Lonnie) Hataway, Nancy (James M.) Hatfield, & Gail A. Taylor; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Interment will be held at Union Cemetery in Rye, Arkansas....

Hurst, Jerry Robert, age 57, of Dayton, passed away February 1, 2009 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, David Evan Hurst & Mary Esther (Stutz) Huemmer; wife, Darleen. Survivors include his son, Carl Robert Hurst of Dayton; brother, Rusty E. Hurst of Dayton; sister, Sandra L. Kinney and Bill Wallace of Kentucky;...

Carl (Kunka) Aren, age 83, of West Carrollton, passed away, Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Carl is survived by companion and special friend Delores Bruns and her daughter Gwen Van Schaik; his brothers Bob and Bernie Kunka; he was the stepfather to the Mills children, Ted, Jim, Donald, Perry, Jeanie and Joanie; and many other friends and relatives. The family will...

Thurston Hammersley, Sr.age 83, of Dayton, passed away on February 2, 2009. He is survived by his devoted, loving wife, Carolean and numerous other family members. He proudly served with 34th in Italy during WWII. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, February 9, 2009 at Faith Christian Fellowship, 1778 Grange Hall Rd., Beavercreek, OH, with Pastor...

ROSE, Joseph B., age 92, of Beavercreek, passed away at Hospice of Dayton, Friday, January 30, 2009. He was born July 12, 1916 in Dayton, OH, the son of Joseph and Philomena (Seitz) Rose. He was a veteran of the United States Army, he was a Captain with the Beavercreek Fire Dept., and a member of St. Luke Catholic Church....

AYDELOTT, Elizabeth "Betsey" (Ashley), age 57, of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents William & Rosemary Ashley and her son Jeremiah Jones. She is survived by her children Amy, Jared and Justin; granddaughter Kerri, brother William; partner Bill; and many other friends and family. Betsey was a member of the Ladies...

VOLZ, Dennis Lee, 65, of Huber Heights passed away Sunday February 1, 2009 after a valiant battle with various illnesses. He is preceded in death by his father Forest Volz; granddaughters Kimberly Kay Puckett and Alexis Volz; and grandson Trenton Volz. Dennis is survived by his devoted wife of almost 44 years, Diana Volz; loving and caring children Dennis R....

MITCHELL, Richard "Doug" age 55 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell Mitchell and Mary Alcorn Loncaric. He is survived by his son Ryan Mitchell, his daughter Meghan and husband Robert Dunkel; grandchilden Kira, Natalie, Joshua and Sean; brothers Mike, Don and Jeff; sisters Debbie, Beth...

Charlie A. RoperAge 60, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 24, 1948 in Harlan, Kentucky to William & Jacqueline Roper. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Tobye. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Wanda; one son, Charlie...

LAUB, Gerald L. (Jerry) age 75, of Kettering went home to be with his Lord Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 50 years, Bernie, who were married in 1958; son, Dan (Kathy) of Denver, CO; daughter, Terri Williams (David Johnting) of Fountain City, IN;...

Henry, Robert R. Sr. "Bob", age 82, of Dayton, was reunited with his wife Alice on Monday, February 2, 2009. Bob was born July 1, 1926 in Laconia, New Hampshire to the late Fred & Lucinda (Hamel) Henry. Bob was a United States Navy Veteran proudly serving in WWII as a Seaman First Class. He worked at the Citizen Newspaper...

Robert Michael Johnson"Big Mike"Age 56, of New Carlisle, passed away Friday, January 30, 2009, at his home. Mike was born July 23, 1952 in Dayton to Robert & Zelma Johnson, who preceded him in death. Mike is survived by his wife, Jessica I. (Gilchrist); three sons, Michael J. Griffin, Mitchell A. & his wife, Cara Johnson and James Michael; one...

PHARRIS, Walter Earl "Poon", 74, of Dayton passed away Friday, January 30, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rosa Pharris; daughters Kathy, Susan, Misty, and Kirstyn; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister Mary Helen Reveal; many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Walter was retired from Pepsi after 32 years of service. Funeral services will...

Langford, Judy A., age 62, of Huber Heights passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at her home. She was born January 2, 1947 in Bluefield, WV, the daughter of William & Jesse Finley. She was employed by Staco Energy Product. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Russell Finley; and her nephew, Cpl. Derek Dixon. Survivors include...

CRAWFORD, Dorothy I. age 94, a resident of Dayton for over 70 years, formerly of Ellsworth, MI, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 at St Leonard. She was preceded in death by her husband Nelson B. Crawford. She is survived by her son Nelson B. Crawford II; granddaughter Amber and husband David Idell; grandson Ryan Crawford and fiancé Adrienne Lorton;...