Geraldine (Jerri) Stauffer, age 65, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 25, surrounded by her family and friends. Jerri was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Mullins and brothers Jimmy Lewis, her first best friend, and Sanford Eugene. She is survived by her dad and stepmother, Eroy & Maggie (Mary) Mullins; her loving and devoted husband...

TRANGENSTEIN, Walter J., age 86, of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday October 26, 2008. He was born in Dayton June 1, 1922, to the late Hugo and Margaret Trangenstein. Walter served in the US Navy as a Fireman First Class, was a member of the Dayton Industrial Archery Association (DIAA) and retired from Frigidaire after 35 years. He was preceded in...

BEAVERS, Audrey A., 72, of Dayton passed away Sunday October 26, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Traci Yeary; son Billy Beavers; and 2 brothers. Audrey is survived by her daughter Deborah (Scott) Warren; son Michael (Connie) Beavers; grandchildren Melissa (Bruce), Anthony (Nicole), Robin, Daniel, and Jeramie; 8 great grandchildren; sisters Brenda, Nancy, and Jeri;...

Bernard W. "Big Ben" Kucharski, Sr., age 88, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at his home. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 21, 1920 to Joseph and Helen (Dereszkiewicz) Kucharski. Ben served in the Three C's and was a foreman for Univis Lens. He was the founder of Ben's Batteries in 1948. He enjoyed...

Hackett, Michael "Mike" E., age 66, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008. Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Dayton. Mike was a volunteer with Little League for over 32 years, the last 15 serving as Ohio District 8 Little League Administrator.Mike is survived...

Anderson, Peg, age 102, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008 at Bethany Lutheran Village. Peg was a long time member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church.Peg is survived by her daughters: Caryl Gerber of Centerville, Georgene Sechrist of Centerville, Judith Thomas of Dublin; sons: Clifton Anderson of Texas, Steven Anderson of Oregonia; 19 grandchildren; 50 1/2 great grandchildren, 4...

LAMBERT, Alberta, age 81, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dink; son, Seadog, and grandson, Little. Alberta is survived by her son, Carl; grandchildren, Brian and Tina; great grandchildren, Grant, Toshia, Trisha, and Terry; great great grandchild, Jessie, and sister, Wanda. She was a devoted, loving mother and grandmother, whom will be...

WILLIAMS, Lois Jean (Caldwell), age 68, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008 after a courageous struggle with cancer. She will be greatly missed for her loving spirit, sense of humor, and loyalty to family and friends. Lois was born in Bell County, KY in 1940. Survivors include children, Trish (Steve) Taylor of Miami Township, Susan (Brian) Hee of...

Cheek, Bendina E., age 61, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 17, 1946 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the daughter of Manus & Tinie Kloos. She was a member of the New Life Fellowship Assembly of God. Bendina had a love for all of God's creatures. She is preceded in death...

Mills, Walter C., age 62, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008. He was born October 15, 1946 in Paintsville, KY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Mills and Roehima Mollett and his nephew, Timmy. Survivors include his children, Michelle (Scott), Tony (Dana), & Greg (J.); 6 grandchildren, Eric, James, Courtney, Madison, Mason, & Shelby;...

CIMPRICH, Rudolph "Rudy", age 86, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years and dancing partner, Joyce Cimprich. They enjoyed the Dancetions and other dance clubs which were held at Kennedy Union and later at Arbor Hall. They also traveled to dance with Big Bands. Both had spent most of their lives...

Dona L. KenneyAge 80, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, H. R. Kenney. Dona is survived by two children, Bridget & her husband, Randy Sheets and Michael & his wife, Kathy Kenney; four grandchildren, Christopher, Alex, Jamie & Bryan; five great grandchildren, Mia, Patrick, Gavin, Melanie &...

Van Michael Joey Abshire-GrimesAge 40, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Millie Lockard; aunt, Deborah Abshire; brother, Paul Edward Abshire; and cousin, Trevin Martin. Joey is survived by his wife, Sheila Abshire; his mother, Sherlyn Abshire; two step-children, Sarah & Elijah; brother, Charles Abshire; sister, Jamie Abshire; mother-in-law, Ruth Brady;...

FREDERICK, Roberta, 57, of Kettering, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. Visitation will be 5-8PM Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Services will be held Friday, October 24, 2008 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens.

REEVES Jr., Carry, age 80, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. He was born November 22, 1927 in Pickaway County in Ohio. He retired from NCR after 42 years as a design engineer and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Miami Valley Iris Society. He is survived by his children,...

Richardson, Bernice, age 80, of Trotwood, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008. She was a member of Peoples Community CME Church and the Missionary Society. Bernice was the sales manager at Rikes for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents; 1 brother; 3 sisters; and her husband, Robert Richardson. She leaves to cherish her memory, her...

Keith GarberAge 76, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl & Dola (Petrey) Garber. Keith is survived by his wife of the past 55 years, Marie S. (Sams) Garber; three children, Debra A. Koenig, Brian K. Garber and Karen Freiberger; four grandchildren, Sarah Koenig, Karl Koenig, Katherin "Katie" Freiberger and...

JOHNSON, John Charles Wendell, Sr. (J.J.) Age 74, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2008. He was born June 21, 1934 in Carnegie, PA, to the late Richard and Margaret Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia; brothers Richard and Harvey; and sister Verna Pollard. John graduated in 1952 from Carnegie High School in Carnegie, PA. He joined...

PATRICK, Lola, age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. She was born November 14, 1921 in Elliott County, KY, the daughter of Elza and Mamie (Black) Tyree. Lola was a member of Beavercreek Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Darrell Patrick of Dayton, Donovan (Janet) Patrick of Huber Heights, David (Susan) Patrick of Moorehead,...