COLLINS, Geraldine (Medford) passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009. Mrs. Collins survived her husband, Clifford; and parents, Beulah and Ora Medford. She is survived by many friends and cousins; Robert and Etta Eshbaugh and their children Christopher, Stephanie, Nicole, Phillip, and Karim. Mrs. Collins retired from Hewitt Soap Co. after 36 years. She was a member of Eagles auxiliary No....

Howard Swafford Bacon, age 57, of Lockland, Ohio died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. Howard is survived by his mother and step-father Rosa Lee and Robert A. Pancoast, of Centerville, OH and two brothers William A. (Katherine) Bacon, of Horsham, PA and John P. Bacon, of Glendale, OH. Funeral services will be Friday, April 24, 2009 at...

CAMPBELL, Elvira, age 90, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009. Born July 13, 1918 in Perry County, KY. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Rachel Campbell; brothers, Pearl and Robert Campbell, and sisters, Lula Jones, Martha Alice White, Belvia Gwin, and Margaret Pilburn. She is survived by her son, Bobby, and his wife, Cathy; granddaughters, Kimberly...

SESSIONs, Nell Marie, 78, of Riverside, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on Sat. April 18, 2009. Daughter of the late Robert M. and Bitha (Rosenbaum) Green, she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Richard H. Session in 1988, and also by three sisters and one brother. She is survived by her sisters Polly (Joe) Bolt,...

Marus, Romano, age 83, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009. Romano is survived by his loving wife of 46 years: Angelina Marus; and numerous other family members, neighbors, and friends. Romano was a long time member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Kettering. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 12:00 P.M. on...

Wilder, Marilyn J., age 63, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 42 years: Walter Wilder; daughter: Deanna Young; sons: Daniel Wilder, Craig Wilder, Christopher Wilder; 20 grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother: Bill Spurgeon; sisters: Nancy Whitman, Marion Mason; and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death...

PIERCE, Harry C. age 86, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was a manager at Top Value Stamp Warehouse and Gold Bond Stamps. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Barbara; son, Tom and wife Delma of Buchanan, TN; step-children, Michelle and Larry King of Jefferson Twp, Rocky and Tammy Wells...

Chriswell, Tambra Lynn, age 38, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Tambra is survived by her children: Michael Eck, Heather Eck, Jean-Luc Van Schagen, Emma Chriswell; father: Tom Puckett; mother: Trula Moore; father: Dan Moore; and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Gerturde & Fred Swift. A gathering of...

Bea Felkenes passed away this week. She was born and raised in Dayton which was her home for over 75 years. Her love, generosity, sense of adventure, strength, integrity, intelligence and humor will be remembered and treasured as her legacy to her family and friends. She was the wife of Augie, sister of Jerry and Alan, mother of Nick and...

James Ernest Ellis passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 16, 2009. He joins his loving wife of 46 years, Barbara Ann Ellis, who went on to be with Jesus seven years ago. Jim is survived and will be missed by his brother Robert (Tekla) Ellis of Mason Ohio, a sister Eva Martin of Ft. Pierce...

LANE, Robert A."Bud", 51, of Dayton passed away Thursday April 16, 2009. He is preceded in death by his mother Laverna Lane. Bud is survived by his wife Donna; children Robert, Andy, and Jennifer Lane; grandchildren Mason, Destiny, Jaiden, Andrew, Carter, and Melody; father Frank Lane; sisters Bonnie Cole and Christy Moore; brother Frankie Lane, Jr; many other family and...

GILLESPIE, Pearl, 81, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband Martin L. Gillespie. Pearl is survived by her daughters Julia Gillespie and Susan Newsome; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings Raymond Dotson, Merlin Hall, Donald Hall, and Rebecca O'Connor; many other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Monday April 20, 2009...

DANIELS, LEWIS A. "Doc", 60, of Phillipsburg passed away Tuesday April 14, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents Lewis and Mary Daniels. Louie is survived by his daughters Malisa Landis and Tracy (Kyle) Pinkerton; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brothers Richard (Judy) McIntosh and Bruce (Pat) Daniels; sisters Nancy (David) Henn and Lori Bootes; special friends Wilson...

Michele Marie MeadeAge 42, of Huber Heights passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009. She was born on Feb. 10, 1967, in Dayton, Ohio. A 1985 graduate of Wayne H. S., she loved nature, helping others, and Las Vegas. She was also an avid World of Warcraft player. As an employee of Huber Heights City Schools, she also served as vice-chair...

BACHELLER, Rachel Evangeline, age 90, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gustive and Daisy Maas; sisters, Grace, Henrietta, Marjorie, and infant brother. Rachel is survived by her husband of 66 years, Orren Bacheller; children, Bruce (Catherine) Bacheller and Nancy Bacheller, and grandson, Robert Bacheller. She was a life-long...

Moore, Lige G., age 82, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Lige was a United States Navy Veteran proudly serving during WWII. Lige is survived by his wife of 56 years: Janet G. Moore; and his son and daughter-in-law: Daryl & Melanie Moore of Miamisburg. Following Lige's wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements in care of...

WISSMAN, Angela M. age 29, passed away unexpectedly. She was born July 16, 1979 to parents, Les Andrews and Linda Adkins. She is survived by her parents; children, Eric Jr., Elizabeth, Jacob, and Danielle; grandmother, Evelyn Niles; and numerous other relatives and friends. Angela was loved by many and everyone who met her liked her immediately. Services will be 2...

EDWARD KEITH BANEKEITH BANEAge 74, of Huber Heights, passed away in his home on December 21, 2008.Born April 29, 1934 in Williamsburg, Indiana, he was the son of Dewey and Ruby Landrum Bane. He worked in auto sales and real estate and lived in the Dayton area most of his life.Survivors include his wife, Saundra; sons, Michael Bane; Gregory Bane...

EIDEMILLER, B. Faye, age 84, passed away at her home Tuesday, April 14, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lannie and Erma Archer; 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. Faye is survived by her children, Raymond A. (Donna) Hill of Xenia, Joyce E. (Raymond) Edmonds of Kettering, Roger L. (Marsha) Hill of IL, Patricia S. Hill (Oletta K....

Peyton Magdalene HarvilleTwo months old, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009 as the result of SIDS. Peyton is survived by her parents, Jason M. & Alexandria F. (Wilson) Harville; two sisters, Briannah and Rylie; paternal grandparents, Teresa and Kenneth Harville; great grandmother, Mary Magdalene Parker; and by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00...