Maria RiggsAge 76, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. Maria is survived by her husband of the past 30 years, Lawrence Riggs; three children, Christine Blaze, Ramona Kozak and Rodney Kozak; and by five grandchildren. The family will be receiving friends from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Tuesday (3/17) at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory,...

KUNK, Patricia L. (Calhoun) age 63, of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Strong in heart and always bearing a smile of appreciation, Patricia was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend. After graduating from St. Rita Nursing School in Lima, Ohio, Pat worked as an ICU nurse at...

Cora Albertha Beard Rankin was born December 12, 1922 in New Albany, Indiana to the union of Charles Beard and Emma Jennings. She was the youngest of ten children.On March 8th, God called Cora home to rest after a long illness. She died at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Huber Heights, Ohio.She was a member of the Howard Chapel Baptist...

Frances E. BrownAge 73, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Wood Glenn Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Karen Brown; her parents, Haskett & Amanda Callison; and by her biological parents, William & Harriett Carl. Frances is survived by her husband of the past 53 years, Francis L. Brown; two sons, Mark &...

CRAWFORD, Benjamin T. age 27, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul M. Metz. He is survived by his mother, Sandra Crawford; grandmother, Mary L. Metz; uncles, Bill Metz, and Ted Metz; aunt, Carol Metz; cousins, Angie and husband Neal Riggsby, Greg Metz and fiancée Kim and her two children,...

Strong, Brandon Derrick, age 26, of Vandalia passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at his home. He was born December 14, 1982 in Upper Heyford, England, the son of Randall Strong and Susan (Beech) Strong. In addition to his parents, Brandon is survived by his brothers and sister, Cory Strong, Melanie Murphy, and Jonathan and Jacob Strong; and his...

Harry B. Harn, Jr.Age 82, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Harry is survived by his wife of the past 21 years, Wilma Jean Harn; five children, Thora (David) Smith, B.W. (Michael) Punyko, Leslie (Jeff) Leonard, Michelle (Robbie) Isabell and John (Melissa) Wells; eight grandchildren; and by three great grandchildren. Harry served in the U....

PLOYER, Paul R., 54, of Eaton passed away peacefully in his Triumph TR3 Monday March 9, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents Miles R. Ployer, Sr. and Wanda J. Ployer; two brothers David Leffler and Miles R. Ployer Jr. Paul is survived by his daughter Holly M. Ployer; son Miles R. Ployer, his wife Michelle; grandchildren Brittany...

R. Edwin Alexander II, age 68, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009 at the VA Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1940. Ed was preceded in death by his father, R. Edwin Alexander Sr.; mother, Virginia Alexander Eckhardt; step-father, Charles F. Eckhardt and sister, Mary Catherine Lyon. He is survived by his children, Christine M. (D.J.) Pack,...

Hucke, Mary Ellen Margaret, age 78, of Miamisburg, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009. Mary Ellen was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. She was a retired and life long educator, teaching the majority of her career in California and New Jersey.Mary Ellen is survived by her husband of over 36 years: Paul E. Hucke; sons...

Loyd Gregory, age 79, of Centerville, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009, at Miami Valley Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Vetere; grandchildren, Jamie and Stephanie; sister, Claudia (Melvin) Moore; and many other friends and relatives. A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Holloway, Patricia Louise, age 68, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009. Patricia worked at Monarch Marking for over 28 years. Patricia is survived by her daughters: Carol Young, Diane Oaks, Cindy Soloman, Tricia Randazzo; grandchildren: Jared Young, Ben Young, Shane Poling, Tyler Oaks, Elizabeth Turner, T.J. Soloman, Michael Randazzo, Jon Randazzo; brother: Gary Adams; and sister: Sharlene...

Bohardt, Louise F., age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2009. She will be reunited in heaven with her parents, John and charlotte Wills, her husband of 59 years, Jack, and her son, Steve. Her joy in life were her children , grandchildren, and great grandchildren; Sue and Dave Hester, John and Marilyn Bohardt, Debbie and John Wilker,...

Stout, Ruby Caroline, age 90, of Miamisburg passed away on Monday, March 9, 2009 at Bethany Lutheran Village. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; 4 brothers; and 4 sisters. Survivors include her children, Robert L. (Pamela) Stout, Carole J. (Dan) Bogumil, and Thomas H. (Denise) Stout; grandchildren, Gregory Stout, David Skiles, Lori Capar, & Brieanna Wilkoff; great...

Bull, Robert H., age 76, of Vandalia, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2009 at his home. He was a co-founder of BSF Inc. in Vandalia. Robert was a member of CrossRoads Christian Fellowship in Tipp City. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Virginia C. Bull; daughters, Loree (Kevin) Connors of Westlake, Ohio, Kathryn (Donald) Keel of Butler Twp.,...

Rogers, Ruth A., age 87, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 8, 1921 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Florence Bond. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Bernard & Richard Bond. Survivors include her children, Nanci (Donald) Wilson and Joe (Flor) DeAloia;...

Charles R. Eads Jr., age 68, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents. Charles is survived by his wife of 50+ years, Marjorie; children Marvin (Tonya) Eads, Marilyn (James) Caldwell and Charles (Dawn) Eads; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and step-mother. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 12, 2009 from...

HUFF, Richard E., age 43, of Xenia, OH, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He is survived by his father, Edward Huff and sister, Victoria Huff. He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Huff and brother, Jack Huff. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 13, 2009 at 2:00 pm...

Mary Katherine LoweAge 75, of Enon, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009. She was born March 17, 1933 in Stonega, Virginia to the late James H. & Janie J. (Alexander) Boyd. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by one brother, James W. Boyd; and by two grandchildren, Steven & David Lowe. Mary is survived by one...

CLAWSON, Jane A., 56, of Dayton passed away Sunday March 8, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is preceded in death by her father Jake Wead. She is survived by her mother Joanne Wead; husband since March 25, 2000, Robert E. Clawson; daughter Vikki Edmonds; brother Steve (Lynn) Wead; numerous other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM...