SZPUR, Roman, 91, of Kettering, OH passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008. He was born on November 20, 1916 in McKees Rocks, PA and raised near Lwow, Poland. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, then joined the Air Force at Wright Field, resigning in 1963. He was and inventor, developer, and trouble shooter in laser tech, lighting systems,...

Fred(Freddie)Rogers, age 85,of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side August 25,2008 at Hospice of Dayton. WWII veteran serving in the US Army as a medical aid man with the 78th Lightning division, 309th Infantry; where he won various metals including the European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign W/3 Bronze Stars; and survived the Battle of the...

DAVY, Marie A., 83, of Dayton passed away Monday August 25, 2008 at Englewood Manor. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Davy in 2004; parents Lawrence and Clara Gaker; and sister Lillian Miller in 2005. Marie is survived by her step daughter Carol (Lou) Cougill, of Vevay, IN; grandsons Chris (Nancy) Whitney, of West Chester, OH, Brian...

Harlan, Ruth P. (Phillips), age 79, of Washington Twp., passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Liberty Retirement Community.Ruth was preceded in death by her husbands: Donald L. Crites and Wert K. Harlan; parents: Harold & Alice (Watson) Phillips; granddaughter: Emma Harlan; sister and brother-in-law: Mary & Frank Hartley. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Linda (Crites)...

KESSINGER, Alice Mae, 87, of Dayton passed away Monday August 25, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her husband Whitie Kessinger; parents Thomas and Lena Smith; 5 brothers; and 6 sisters. Alice is survived by her daughters Patricia (Donald) Bagford and Lois (William) Randall; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; brothers Charles Smith...

SPARKS, Elmer, age 86, formerly from the Dayton area, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at his home in Wilsonville, AL. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Alice; daughter, Darlene (Scott); brothers, Ellis and Donald; sister, Edna; granddaughter, Kimberly (Paul); great grandchildren, Joseph and Emily; devoted pet, Sandy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Elmer...

Snook, Lenora, age 85, of Tipp City, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Mercy Siena Retirement Community. She was born April 22, 1923 in Catlettsburg, KY, the daughter of James Russell & Julia Etta (Clark) Kelley. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Charlene Dobbs, Betty Salyers, Phyllis Young; and her brothers, Jack Kelley and Billy...

Janet LoweryAge 67, of Riverside, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 22, 2008. Janet is survived by her husband of the past 50 years, Rev. John C. Lowery; three children, Stephanie Spaulding, John C. Lowery III, and Jim D. Lowery & his wife, Nicole; seven grandchildren, Rachel, Courtney, Meghan, Brittany, Sarah, Eric, Abigail; one great granddaughter, Hailey;...

BRYANT, Charles A., of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008. He was born September 27, 1926 in Greenwood, KY, the son of the late Herbert and Nora (Price) Bryant. He was a member of the Marching Patrol Unit of the Antioch Shrine, Eagles #321, Moose Lodge, and Far Hills Community Church. Mr. Bryant served his country during World War...

BARKLAY, Helen E. age 107, of Cincinnati, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Sycamore Glenn. She is survived by her brother, Samuel and Mary Barklay; two nephews, Robert and Thomas Barklay; niece, Susan Williamson; and several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2PM August 25, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. The family will receive...

Steven E. ShafferAge 58, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Debra Shaffer; his mother, Anna Hamilton; one daughter, Wendy Shaffer; one son, Brian Shaffer; four sisters and their husbands, Patricia & Bill Frappier, Joyce & Jerry Moore, Barbara & Ronald Craig and Kathy & William Collins; one brother and his wife, Charles...

DURHAM, Dimple R. age 82, of Beavercreek, passed away August 20, 2008. Born in Monterey, TN in 1925. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Nancy Garrett; brothers, Bill, Regnald, Cecil; sisters, Kathleen, Effie Mae, Hessie, Mary Lou "Lula"; husbands, James Hobart Randolph, and Coleman Durham; and son, Jimmy Randolph. She is survived by her sister, Josephine...

BROOKS, Robert N., age 79, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008. He was born April 24, 1929 in Dayton, OH. He was a 1947 graduate of Stivers High School, attended the University of Dayton, and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the United States Army. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maxine...

McQueen, Beverly J., age 59, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008. She was born July 22, 1949 in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger L. McQueen, Sr.; parents, Kenneth L. Knisley, Sr. and Edna (Schultz) Knisley; one son, Kenneth McQueen. She is survived by her son, Michael R. McQueen, Sr.; one grandson, Michael...

Watkins, Oma (Rice), age 77, of Moraine, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton.Oma is survived by her loving husband of 57 years: Sam Watkins; son and daughter-in-law: Marvin (Brenda) Watkins; daughter and son-in-law: Bertha (Lonnie) Napier; grandchildren: Cheryl (John Sherriff) Napier, Cathy (Todd) Panstingel, Dale (Kim) Napier, James Watkins, Kaylena (Andy) Linden; great grandchildren: Justin,...

ZUBRICK, Bonnie, age 81, born Middletown, OH, Dayton resident, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008. She is preceded in death by her adoring husband, George D. Zubrick, Jr. and brothers, Tom and Paul Hollon. Bonnie is survived by her sons, George (Diane) and Steve (Leslie) Zubrick; sisters, Evelyn (Jack) Wheeler, Pat (Jim) Underwood, and Reda (Tom) Derringer; grandsons, Eric, Mark,...

Stone, Ryan Neil, age 35, of Dayton passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008 at his home. He was born May 19, 1973, in Dayton, OH, the son of Charles William & Pamella Sue (McBride) Stone. Ryan was a longtime employee of General Motors/Delphi. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Freddie Hathcock; grandfather, Luther VanWinkle; and his brother,...

LOCKLEY, Sandra LaVerne (Hamlet), 68, of Dayton passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008. She was born in Crystal, WV and a resident of Bluefield, WV for many years. She graduated Salutatorian of Bluestone H.S., Class of 1958 and attended Bluefield State College later working for the Board of Education. She is preceded in death by her parents John L. and...

SIMPSON, Laura Mae, age 78, of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008. She was born July 29, 1930 in Lynch, KY, the daughter of Joseph H. and Flotilla (Burke) Bussell. She belonged to the Sacramento Military Officers Association where she served as editor and was a member and secretary of the Sacramento Banjo Band. Laura's passion was sewing and...