KOEHNEN, John J., 78, of Kettering, died February 7. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Marie Koehnen. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Adele, his step-daughter, Elaine Schweller Snyder and her husband, Chip Snyder, of Sidney, and his brother, Jerome (Jacqueline) of Kettering, and many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Chaminade High...

Thomas F. Krein, age 91, of Washington Township, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009. He was born August 11, 1917 in Dayton, to the late Frank and Rosa Krein. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Thomas worked at Frigidaire for 35 years then after retiring he resided in Sarasota Florida for 37 years. For the past 5 years...

Odetta M. LanceAge 75, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cassie Barnes; and by her previous husbands, Glen Trent and Norman Lance. Odetta is survived by four children, Robert, Michael, Kevin and his wife, Christine Lance and Neva and her husband, Joseph Wilgus; her son-in-law, Tom Barnes; 12 grandchildren,...

Hale, Dorothy, age 77, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born October 24, 1931 in Paintsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Charley & Martha (Bolden) Collins. She married Roby J. Hale on June 5, 1950 and he preceded her in death July 11, 2001. In addition to her husband, she is preceded...

Roark, Edna L., age 53, of Dayton, left this world to be with the Heavenly Father and join those who went before her. She was born on September 7, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio and died on February 6, 2009. She is survived by her twin sister, Brenda who was by her side their entire life; brother Ronald and wife Becky,...

Edith Warden, age 71, of Huber Heights, passed away on Friday, Feb 06, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on Jun 23, 1937 in Pomeroyton, Kentucky daughter of Stanley & Hazel (Crain) Brown. She is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Marsha Kay Warden. Survivors include her husband, Bill Warden of Huber Heights; sons, Randy...

HAMILTON, Betty J., age 79, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, February 6, 2009. She was born November 9, 1929 in Greenup County, KY, the daughter of Levi Morton and Arkansas (Johnson) Osborne. She was a member of Beavercreek Baptist Church and retired from the Hewitt Soap Company after 32 years. She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Jean) Hamilton of...

Robert A.Brawner,age 64, of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 6, 2009. He was born November 9, 1944 in Corinth, MS, to the late Herman & Cleo Brawner. Robert was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved golfing, traveling with his family and recently took up bowling. Family was the highlight of his life. Robert retired from the FBI...

Justice, Sharry Lee (Ratliff), age 66, of Tipp City, born January 18, 1943, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2009 at 6:30 AM. Sharry devoted her entire life to not only her family, but also by being an Adopted parent and Foster parent up until she became sick with cancer in 2007. Sharry was also an advocate...

Steven C. Kelver, age 63, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009. Steven served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was an employee of D-Max in Moraine. Steven was preceded in death by his parents Charles & Donnabelle Kelver. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Shirley Kelver; daughter Cassandra Joy Kelver; granddaughter...

MOORE, Patricia ChristineAge 69, presently of West Carrolton, Ohio, formerly of Vandalia, Ohio, and Kissimmee, Florida passed away peacefully at Hospice, Wednesday, February 4, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Kenneth Henry Moore. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Cordie Yates. She was also preceded in...

HOFF, Gerald "Jerry", age 82, of Riverside, was called home February 4, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy, of 60 years; loving daughter, Linda Hoff; son-in-law, Rick Francis; grandsons, Jeff and Scott Francis; granddaughter, Kim Francis; many nephews, nieces, and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Francis who will be forever in our...

Sharon G. Cox, age 54, of West Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Sharon was preceded in death by her father Pearl Smith. She is survived by her husband Marvin Cox; children Michael (Cindy) Cox, Daniel (Paula) Cox and Nathan Williams; grandchildren Kasey, Wesley and Hudson Cox; mother Florence Smith; sisters Dianna Hinkle and Janice Miller; and many other...

Lt. Col. Earl. E. Ashworth (USAF, Ret)Earl Ashworth, 87, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2009, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Earl was born in Wilcoe, West Virginia, September 17, 1921, graduated from Gary High School, in Gary, West Virginia, in 1939 before attending West Virginia University, prior to World War II. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp, graduated...

Stueve, Richard M., age 54, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Richard A. & Jean Stueve. He was a retired Dayton Firefighter and he was a member of the Falcon Club, the Dayton Gym, & Dayton Firefighters Union Local 136. He is preceded in...

TATE, Mary Louise, age 86, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009. She was born October 2, 1922 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Lee and Adeline (Fogle) Seitz. She taught piano for over 20 years out of her home in Centerville. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Elmer Tate; children, Kathleen Herring of Virginia Beach,...

SELTZER, Laura M. age 21 of Oakwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at her home. She is survived by her parents Dave and Angie Seltzer; sister Carrie Seltzer; numerous relatives and friends. Laura graduated from Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, IL and attended Curve Metric School of Cosmetology in Elmwood Park, IL. She was employed at...

MILLAT, Natalie Ann (Smith) age 85 of Dayton, formerly of Hudson, NY, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert Smith and daughter‑in‑law Charla Millat. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, David Millat, her children Kathleen Johnson and Mark Millat; grandchildren Shanen Johnson, China Ann...

Taylor, Hazel L., age 82, of Huber Heights, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at WPAFB Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, James M. Taylor. Survivors include her daughters, Audry (Lonnie) Hataway, Nancy (James M.) Hatfield, & Gail A. Taylor; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Interment will be held at Union Cemetery in Rye, Arkansas....

Hurst, Jerry Robert, age 57, of Dayton, passed away February 1, 2009 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, David Evan Hurst & Mary Esther (Stutz) Huemmer; wife, Darleen. Survivors include his son, Carl Robert Hurst of Dayton; brother, Rusty E. Hurst of Dayton; sister, Sandra L. Kinney and Bill Wallace of Kentucky;...