Konicki, Joan, age 80, of West Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Joan retired as the manager of the St. Elizabeth Medical Center gift shop, where she worked for over 15 years. Joan recently celebrated her 80th birthday surrounded by her family and friends. She was loved and will be remembered fondly.Joan is survived...

Wanda L. Claer, age 69, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents Findley and Stella Mae Lynch; brother Bill Lynch; and daughter Marsha Rose. Wanda is survived by her husband, Caryle Pat Clear; 3 daughters Terri L. Taylor, M. Susan Robinson and Stella Jean Beaudin; 4 sons Douglas Shumard, John Lowther, Richard Lowther...

JUDD, Harold V., age 95, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Catherine Judd and son, Hal Judd. Harold is survived by his close friends, Teresa Morgan, Christina Hicks, Ben Morgan, and Shawn Hicks. Harold was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in WWII and was an avid golfer. He will...

Charles Gene "Geno" ShortAge 62, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at Miami Valley Hospital. Charles was born January 10, 1946 in Richmond, Kentucky to Orvel & Zelma Mae (Lowery) Short. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Sandi (Blakley) Short; three sons and daughters-in-law, Chuck & Robin Short, Ron & Robin Short and...

Hollan Wallace DelkAge 83, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. Wallace was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Kathryn Inez (Howard) Delk, in 1999. He is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Delk; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles & Eva Delk and Kenny & Rosa Delk; two grandchildren, Evan & Charlie;...

Freels, Cayleigh Ann, age 5, of Centerville passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Childrens Medical Center. She was born January 22, 2003 in Tampa, FL. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Edwin Beard. Survivors include her parents, Michael & Cay Freels of Centerville; brothers & sisters, Stephen, Shane & Seth Freels, all of Centerville,OH, Scott Franks...

Clarke Emerson WhitakerAge 86, of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 16, 2008, after a lengthy illness. Clarke was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Virginia, in 1984. He is survived by his wife of the past 23 years, Bertha (King) Whitaker; four children, Roger (Sue) Whitaker of Westerville, Ohio, Linda (Ken) Young of Carmel, Indiana,...

Templin, Thomas L., age 72, of Miami Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2008.Thomas is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Belinda (Eugene) Hicks of Cincinnati; Sondra (Michael) Harlow of Moraine; grandchildren: David (Brandy) Collins of Centerville, Zach Collins of Cincinnati; brothers and sister: Louise, Perry & John; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends.Graveside services will be...

MOORE, Alberta M., age 70, passed away Monday, December 15, 2008. Neighborhood hero, many knew her as the "Candy Lady". Preceded by her husband, Sylvester Moore, Jr., son, Christopher Lynn Moore, and 2 siblings. Survived by 2 siblings, 2 children, Evonne and Bryan, 17 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and numerous other loved ones. Memorial services will be held at 6:00...

MORGANN, Martha T., age 87, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008. She was born October 28, 1921 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Martha was a retired police dispatcher for the Moraine Police Department. She is survived by one son, Russell Morgann of Hillsboro, OH; two daughters, Virginia Cooper of North Carolina and Rebecca Morgann of Beavercreek; grandchildren, Steven Natale, Mark...

PRIEST, Dorothea C."Dottie", 64, of Dayton passed away Saturday December 13, 2008 Regency Manor. She is survived by her sons William and Robert Reel; grandchildren Ashley, Lacey, and Kiley Reel; sister Mary Lou; and many other family and friends. Dottie was a member of Dayton Association of the Deaf and Alumni of St Rita School of the Deaf. Funeral services...

Connie June Mitchell, age 50, of Kettering passed away on December 12, 2008 at Kettering Hospital after a 5 ½ year long battle with cancer. She was born on January 16, 1958 in Dayton Ohio to Maurice & Evelyn Applegate. She married Mike on June 27, 1986, but had been dating him since her senior year of high school in...

LaVerne "Dock" Winkle, age 90, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008. Dock was a WWII Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Jean Winkle. Dock is survived by his children Roger (Lynn) Winkle, of Palo Alto CA, Pamela (Robert) Passmore, of Centerville OH and Deborah Powell, of Issaquah WA; grandchildren Brooke (Dom)...

SHUMP, Richard T., age 90, a resident of Centerville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 12, 2008 at home. Richard was a veteran of World War II. He was the owner of Widmaier Furniture and Upholstery Company. He was a member of Bethel Christian Assembly of God for 60 years. He was preceded in death by...

James L. Downes, age 82, of Moraine, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008. James was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Downes; daughters Michelle (Mark) Trice, of Oregonia OH; Maureen (Donald) Barber, of St. Augustine FL and Kelly (Daniel) Holt, of Indianapolis IN 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren...

HUMAN, ThomasFrank, 50, of West Milton, formerly of Dayton passed away December 9, 2008 at his home. He was born March 8, 1958 to Harley and Margaretta (Lyons) Human. He was a 1976 graduate of Meadowdale High School. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S.A.F. He had an A.S. and Industrial Engineering degree from SCC in 1990. He was employed...

RIVERS, Margurite S. age 91 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Cornelius Rivers, her grandson Mark Rivers, 6 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by her son Bill Rivers and his companion Jessie Bange; grandchildren William Anthony Rivers, Marguerite D. Rivers, Bruce Rivers and Theresa...

WILLIAMS, Marvin E., age 73, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Judy Williams; daughters, Jennifer (Aaron) Hill and Lisa (Mark) Kloph; grandchildren, Kyle and Holly Collins; sisters, Shirley Craven and Brenda (Bob) Dobek, and brother, Ronnie (Bev) Williams. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. (TODAY) with visitation beginning at...

WALLEY, Violet J., age 85 of Beavercreek, passed away December 13, 2008. She was born February 1,1923. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Graham Walley; one son, Doug (Shirley) Beem of Xenia; grandchildren, Dan (Heather) and Greg Beem; two great-grandchildren, Kristin and Nathan Beem; one sister, Opal Fuls and one brother, Ernie Lewis; one half brother, Tom...