SHERMAN, Betty A., age 85, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Friday, October 31, 2008. She was born February 21, 1923, in Dayton, to the late Otto and Marcella Lensch. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years Cecil Sherman; brother Otto Lensch Jr.; sisters Patricia Hulse and Phyllis Brumbaugh. Betty is survived by her children Mark (Ann)...

KLINE, Alvin D., age 77, of South Park, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was born in Dayton February 2, 1931, to the late Herbert Sr. and Ruth Kline. 1 of 7 children, beloved brother, he was preceded in death by his siblings Thomas E., Eugene and Evelyn. Alvin is survived by his brother Herbert (Madonna) Kline; sisters...

Daley, Donald C., age 84, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008. He was a proud veteran serving in the US Army during WWII in the 69th Infantry Division. He was a longtime member of the AmVets 24 and Eagles #321, and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 431. He was an avid golfer and pool player. Survivors...

GROOMS, Patricia Ann (Sharritt)Age 61, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Kindred Hospital. Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Grooms; her parents, Clifford J. & Betty J. (Brown) Sharritt; and by her son, Edward Lee "Eddie" Jones, Jr. She is survived by one daughter and her companion, Jacquelyn Renee Jones & Tim DeBusk; one...

Jennie M. Sizemore, age 75, passed away on October 29, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Truman & Ethel Duzan; daughter, Debra Phillips; and brother, Everett Truman. She is survived by her sons, Billy, and Jack (Lisa) Phillips; brothers, Willard (Clara) Truman, Wilbur Truman, & Ernie Collins; sisters, Mary Louise Turley, Margie Kyle and Ruby Creekbaum;...

OVERMAN, John A. age 73 of Washington Twp., passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter Megan. He is survived by Mary Overman, his loving wife of 26 years, his daughters Charlotte, Victoria and Emma; sons Jim, Jeff and John: grandchildren Zoe, Adam, Daniel, David, Ella, Leah, Ryan,...

HARRIS, Ann S. 61, of Yellow Springs, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reed and Martha Harris. She is survived by her brothers, Bob Harris of Cromwell, CT and Don Harris of Hillsborough, NC; nieces, Ellen Ralda and Sarah Connor-Harris; and nephew Robert Harris. She attended Antioch College and was the owner...

RITCHIE, James "Jamie" Edward, Jr., age 36, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at his home. Born April 20, 1972. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harold Leroy Crabtree, Abel & Elizabeth Ritchie and Tandy & Nellie Roach. Jamie is survived by his parents, James & Cheryl Ritchie; brother Abel (Estella)...

MILLER, David G., 86, of Vandalia passed away Thursday October 30, 2008 at Vandalia Park Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Rosetta Miller; brothers William, Harold, and Jack Miller. David is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lillie Miller; children Maryellen(Robert) Stacey, Rosetta ( Bill) Barker, David G. Miller II, Leland Miller ,...

SWEET, Lucy (Combs), age 79, of Moraine, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 28, 2008, surrounded by her family. Lucy was preceded in death by her mother and father James and Ella (Lewis) Combs. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ben; 3 daughters Linda (David) Swartz, Beverly (Terry) Manson and Rhonda (Dennis) Amrine;...

SCOTT, George S., age 81, of Oakwood, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008. He was born March 8, 1927 in Lima, OH to the late Elfstathios and Jennie Scotidas. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Edmund H. Hinders, Sr. and mother-in-law Viola V. Hinders; brothers James Scott, who was killed in WWII, Charles Scott, Steven Scott Jr. and...

Marie S. GarberAge 74, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Keith Garber, who died eight days ago; and by her parents, Joe Sams & Ora Fox. Marie is survived by three children, Debra A. Koenig, Brian K. Garber and Karen Freiberger; four grandchildren,...

Richard G. Huffman, Jr.Gunnery sergeant, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at his brothers home in Englewood. He was preceded in his death by his father, US Navy Chief Warrant Officer Richard G. Huffman Sr. (Ret.); mother, Marilyn P. Huffman; along with his brother Timothy Ray Huffman. Richard's military career included two...

Holland, Danny Ray, age 54, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008. Danny attended Apex Community Church in Dayton.Danny is survived by his wife of over 6 years: Darlene "Dee"; daughters: Tara (Darwin) Noble & Stacy Morgan (Fiancee: Jay Johnson); son: Jack Daniel Holland; grandchildren: Morgan & Tommy Soard, Brandon & Blayne...

WECKEL, Thelma, age 86, of Xenia, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008. She was born January 24, 1922 in Barbourville, KY, the daughter of Bradley and Florence (Maxie) Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Weckel in 1995 and three brothers. She is survived by her children, Diana (Jim) Gentry of Mentor, OH, and Paul (Pat)...

ORR, Anna K., 49 of Riverside passed away Monday October 27, 2008 Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents Russell J. and Mary M. Schoen; brothers Rick and Michael C. Schoen; and mother-in-law Kathleen Tipton. Anna is survived by her husband Jerry Orr; daughters Missy Myers, Shelly Ulsh, and Angela Orr; son Jesse (Kerri) Orr and...

ANGELL, Linda Marie, age 61, of Fairborn, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at home surrounded by her family after a courgeous battle with cancer for 6 years. She was born December 25, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bobbie and Gladys (Lewis) Couch. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, R. Wayne Angell; children,...

BOTSCHNER, Allen D. 58, of Washington Twp. passed away on October 26, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. Allen was an employee of Miami Valley Hospital for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Rhea; daughters, Wendy (Gary) Hedge, and Robyn (Brice) Love; grandchildren, Meghan, Kayley, Emily, Jacob, and Andrew; mother, Gerda; brothers, Ed Jr. (Bonnie) and Richard (Barbara); sisters,...

SHERRILL, Dustin C. age 28, of Dayton, passed away, Friday, October 24, 2008. He was a graduate of Beavercreek High School and attended Sinclair Community College. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ryan; and 2 grandfathers. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Sharon and Bruce Goodpaster; father, Danny Sherrill; brothers, Jamie and Josh; sisters, Susie and...

Richard G. LawsonAge 46, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at his home. Rick is survived by his parents, Linda L. & Larry O. Frost; his four year old daughter, Grace Buinicky; step brothers & sisters, Terri, Craig, Chris and Ty Frost; and by his extended family & many good friends. Rick enjoyed golfing and played...