Raymond Joel Behnken, age 94, of Washington Township, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at home with loving family and Hospice. He was born June 8, 1915 to the late Dietrich and Clara Wogaman Behnken. Raymond graduated in 1934 from Roosevelt H. S. where he enjoyed and excelled in many sports. Baseball always remained his favorite and provided T.V. entertainment...

Pionas V. Collier, Sr.Age 74, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009. Pionas was born January 28, 1935 to the late Bill & Zerta (Fields) Collier, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Stephen (Steve) Collier; his step-father, Gordon Fields; and by two brothers & two sisters. Pionas is survived by his...

HILDERBRANDT, Edward William, age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2009 shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. He is survived by his daughters, Lynda Sych of Dayton, OH and Lois Moore of Berrien Springs, MI. Ed summed up his life with the following: "Most of my life was interesting to me, and I enjoyed life as I lived...

O'MEARA, Barbara A., age 60, passed away Friday, October 9, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Alvera Meyer and step-father, Walter Arling. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Edward O'Meara; sons, Sean of Brooklyn, NY and Aaron of Dayton; sister, Lois (William) Mescher of Sidney; brothers, Kenneth (Ginger) of Piqua, Wayne (Annette)...

Phillip Clark Ramsey, Sr.Age 73, of Riverside, passed away Friday, October 9, 2009, at Brighton Gardens of Washington Township. Phillip was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Maedrew (Poore) Ramsey; and by one brother, Gifford Ramsey. Phillip is survived by four sons, Jack Campbell, Phillip Ramsey Jr, Gifford (Denise) Ramsey and Russell (Kelly) Ramsey Sr.; 10 grandchildren...

West, James Ernest, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the Dayton VA Hospital. Jim attended William & Mary College and retired from NCR with 34 years of service. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran and a member of American Legion Post #675. Jim is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Melinda (Kirk)...

PARKER, Sylvia (June)Age 82, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at VITAS Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents Laura & Charles Parker; brother William Parker; sister Martha Edmondson. She was retired from GM after 25 years of service & was an avid baseball fan & memorabilia collector. June was a loving mother &...

Massie, Michael D., who was deeply loved by his family and friends, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Dr. Jay Hoffman and his staff and Dr. Peter Lewis and his staff for all of their care. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements...

MARLOW, Dannie RayAge 56, of Riverside, passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Marlow, Jr. & brother Gary Lee Marlow. Dannie was employed at Joy Outdoor Education Center & enjoyed house boating on Laurel Lake in London, KY. Dannie is survived by his mother Ollie Marlow & Don Walling; brothers Harold (Sharon)...

WEBB, Urban Oliver, age 89, of Moraine, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Pinnacle Pointe Nursing Center. He was born December 7, 1919, to Herman A. Webb and Vera Lucille (Spencer) Webb in Clinton County, Ohio. He served in the US Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He resided in Florida for a number of years...

VULGAMORE, Veronica D. (nee McCall), age 49, died October 6, 2009 at Kettering Medical Center following a lengthy illness with COPD. She was born September 1, 1960, in Dayton, OH. A 1978 graduate of Oakwood High School, she worked in retail sales and was a physician's receptionist. She was a member of Central Christian Church. Survivors include her sons, Byron...

FRAZIER, Edith, age 84, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Floyd and Sam Mills; sister, Ruth Riggs; son, Jerry Adams; grandson, Gary Adams, and husband of 57 years, Addie Frazier. Edith is survived by her children, Donna Walter and George (Jennifer) Frazier; grandchildren, Angie Hesler, George and Jerry Frazier, Darrell and...

SMITH, Nancy Ann, 50, of Dayton passed away Thursday October 1, 2009 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She is preceded in death by her husband Keith Smith; parents Audley and Sarah Long; and sister Opal Emmons. She is survived by her son Jason Long, his wife Chantel; grandchildren Sabrina, Ashlee, and Denton Long; siblings Paul Long, Edna Williams, Raymond Long,...

DAILEY, Richard "Dick" E., age 66, of Bellbrook, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009. He was born March 9, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Everett and Dorothy (Carroll) Dailey. Dick retired from General Motors Inland Division and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Judy Dailey; one son, Kyle...

FINCH, Bessie L., age 73, of Dayton, passed away Monday, October 5, 2009. She was born August 22, 1936 in Hamilton County, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Cost) Clark. She resided at the Twin Towers Senior Living Community. She is survived by her children, Mary (Ted) Richey, Elizabeth Morris, Barbara (Mark) Schneider, Kimberly Brunner Everette, and Annette (Doug)...

Dale M. JonesAge 59, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009, after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. Dale was born May 25, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to Lloyd A. "Pete" & Alice M. (Musgrave) Jones. Dale is survived by his wife of the past 15 years, Barbara B. (Bartels) Jones; his mother, Alice M. Jones;...

SHILLINGS, Terrell "Terry",49, passed away October, 02 2009, peacefully at his home. He was preceded in death by his dad Billy Joe. He is survived by his mom Ann and wife Linda, step-daughters, Jade and Amber, nieces, Jessica and Lindsay, two great-nieces, brother Billy Joe Shillings Jr., and many other family and friends. He was a member of Local Union...

DENTON, Joe C., 83, of Riverside passed away Sunday October 4, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents Barlow and Flossie Denton; wife Ruby Denton; daughter Glenda Jo Denton; siblings Eck, Red, Willard, Herman, and Stella Denton . Joe is survived by his children Betty (Tom) Hall and Michael (Kati) Denton; grandchildren Tommy (Mandy) Hall, Kenny (Laura) Hall,...

Jimmie HubbardAge 65, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009, at VITAS Hospice. Jimmie was born September 20, 1944 in Stinnet, Kentucky to the late Pearl & Leola Hubbard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, Merle Wallace; and by two brothers, Paul & Harold Wallace. Jimmie is survived by his wife of...