MARQUARDT II, Gerald A., age 38, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 5, 2008 in Knoxville, TN. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Patricia and Robert Townsend; father and step-mother, Gerald A. and Lorie Marquardt; sister and brother-in-law, Kelly and Tim Fullmer; brother, James Townsend; grandmothers, Kirchberg and Marquardt; loving fiancée, Dawn, and son, J.R. Marquardt, as well as...

Johnson, Paula Sue, age 49, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Paula worked at D-Max in Dayton for the last four years.Paula is survived by her husband of 25 years: Nathaniel Johnson Sr.; daughter: Kristal Johnson (Andr'e Ford Sr.); son: Nathaniel Johnson Jr.; grandchildren: KeAndra'e Ford, Andr'e Ford Jr., Drevon Ford; father &...

Ruth D. KnollAge 80, of Medway, passed away April 6, 2008. Ruth is survived by her loving husband of the past 62 years, William Ray Knoll; two sons, Frederick M. Knoll of Centerville and William B. (& his wife, Patricia) Knoll of Medway; two sisters, Helen (& her husband, Lloyd) Doty of Medway and Alice (& her husband, Damon) Newman...

McKINLEY, Kathryn J., age 49, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008. She is preceded in death by her dad, Wayne Bays, Sr. Kathryn is survived by her loving husband of 11 years, Jim McKinley; children, Amie Caulley and Scott Gamble; mom and step-dad, Dorothy and Jerry Combs; step-daughter, Barbara McKinley; brother, Wayne E. Bays, Jr.; sister, Angela Lee Paterson; step-sister,...

Edith Louise WaltersAge 55, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. Howard & Esther Copley; and by one nephew, Scott Myers. Louise is survived by her husband of the past 20 years, Charles Walters, Sr.; five children, Vanessa & Woody Keller, Karen & Rick Johnson, Teresa & Kevin Stamper, Jay...

NEWPORT, Jeffrey L., of Dayton, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008. Jeffrey was born July 30, 1962, in Dayton. He was an avid sports fan and loved to play his guitar. He was preceded in death by his father John Newport and loving brother Shaun. Jeffrey is survived by his mother Mae Newport; nieces Melissa Stewart and Chasity Newport; great...

Jaynes, Ray Edward, age 76, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008. Ray worked at a contractor for Zengel Construction for over 30 years.Ray is survived by his wife: Elsie "Mary" Jaynes of Wheelersburg, OH; daughters and son-in-law: Deborah (Ronald) Cook of West Carrollton, Pam Woolard of Hillsboro; sons and daughters-in-law: Darrell (Melisha) Jaynes of Moraine, Tony...

SMITHHART, Wendy (nee Lumpkin) age 47, passed away suddenly Friday, April 4, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Charles Smithhart; son, Bryan Raby; step-children, Bill and Carrie Smithhart and Jennifer Smithhart; step-grandson, Michael; parents Rex and Sharon Lumpkin Sr.; brother, Rex and Carol Lumpkin Jr.; as well as numerous aunts and uncles, a niece and nephew. The family will...

Watters-Kaidi, Nicole Marie (Furderer), age 32, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at her home. She was born July 2, 1975 in Dayton, OH. Survivors include her father, Chris (Linda) Furderer of GA; mother, Julia (Bannorra) Bocock; husband, Mohamed Kaidi; son, Brent Watters of Englewood; half brother, Nathan Furderer of Atlanta, GA; step-sister, Jennifer Eaken of TX;...

Cono, Michael Joseph Sr., age 83, passed away April 6, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Michael and his family lived in Vandalia for 53 years. He retired from Dayton Tire & Rubber. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #668 in Vandalia, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Leona "Dottie"...

WELLS, Agnes "Libby", age 86, of Dayton, OH, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Heartland of Beavercreek. She was born December 6, 1922 in Maysville, KY, the daughter of the late Charles and Rosalie (Fritsch) Eppensteiner. Libby was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Wells, in 1992, and one...

HAMPTON, Neil, 77, of Beavercreek passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Laura Hampton and sisters Opal Caudill and Rita Hutchinson. Neil is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Louise "Lou" Hampton; daughter Sheba (Rick) Severs; son Dirk Hampton; grandchildren Katie and Ben Hampton; sisters Mable (Chuck) Poston...

Burns, Ralph F., age 66, of Kettering, passed away at home at 12:30 P.M. on April 5, 2008 surrounded by his family. Ralph was born February 25, 1942 in Centerville. He was a 1960 graduate of Centerville High School, a long time employee of Food A Rama in Centerville and One Lincoln Park in Kettering. He was a member of...

Reling, Victor Robert, age 77, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 14, 1929 in Dayton, OH, the son of the late Victor Reling, Sr. & Ida (Norris) Reling. He was employed by Dayton Press for 35 years. Survivors include his son, Dennis Reling; daughter, Diane Truett; and his grandchildren,...

HARRIS, Robert H. age 87 of Dayton, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Anna Harris, his parents Howard and Margaret Harris, step sisters Helen Cavan and Eleanor Breen and sister-in-law Libby Wells. He is survived by his children Carol and husband Robert Battson, Jerry...

UHRIG, Carl R. "Bud" age 83 of Kettering, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Seca "Sue" Uhrig. At Carl's request, no viewing or service will be held. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton,...

DIECKMAN, Mary K. age 90 of Centerville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 4, 2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles A. Dieckman, daughter Nancy L. Doughman, son Richard L. Dieckman, grandson John Paul Dieckman, sister Anna Funk and daughter-in-law Elaine Dieckman. She is survived by her children...

Ghee, Betty Jean, age 87, of Brookville, formerly of Indian Lake and of Dayton, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008 at her home. She was born June 1, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Walter E. & D. Isabel (DeWitt) Newman. Betty retired from Delco after 36 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents;...

WATSON, Liba, age 83, of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008. She was born February 23, 1925 in Pilsen, Czech Republic, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruzena (Kornikova) Benda. She was a member of The Byron Church, The Byron Church Ladies Guild, the American Czechoslovakia Club, and retired from Montgomery County Title Bureau. She is survived by...