Butcher, Mary Lou, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 in Scott County, KY. She was a longtime representative of the Ombudsman's Office and OSHIP Counselor. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alton B. & Vista (Miller) Grigsby; husband, Marcus Butcher; aunts, Wilma Robinson & Ann Miller; uncle, Ollie Miller; brothers-in-law, Bayliss Campbell &...

SMITH, Roberta E. "Bobbie", age 83, formerly of West Carrollton, OH, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 in Erlanger, KY. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Smith; son, Billy Phillips; sisters, Elnora Profitt, Pauline Moore, Elizabeth McClain, and granddaughter, Fawn. Roberta is survived by her brothers, Sidney and Donald Ensor, both of Mt. Sterling, KY, Earl Ensor...

BLOSE, Charles W., 60, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007. A memorial service will be held 11:00AM Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Terre Haute United Methodist Church, 5938 Rt 55 Urbana, Ohio 43078. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel.

GREER, Debra L. , 54 of Springboro, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Kettering Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Dabbelt. She is survived by her mother, Francis Dabbelt; Jack, her loving husband of 34 years; son, Brendan Greer; daughter, Shannen Greer; brother, Ronnie Dabbelt; 5 grandchildren; and many, many loved friends. The family...

MILLER, Gerald, of Chillicothe, born June 19, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio passed away Friday, November 23, 2007 at Cincinnati VA Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Maude and Gerald R. Miller; sisters Vivian Free, Marjorie Becker, and Lucille Kolleda; brother Robert Miller. Gerald is survived...

RIEPENHOFF, Charles R., age 56, peacefully passed away Monday, November 26, 2007. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joyce (Crumm) Riepenhoff. Charles is survived by his father, Ralph Riepenhoff and step-mother, Joanne; fiancée, Barbara Shepherd; special aunt, Alma Canary, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A special thanks to his buddy and caregiver, Melissa Lieurance. He...

Hetzel, Daniel F., age 69, of Huber Heights passed away on Monday, November 26, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 29, 1938 in Dayton, the son of Orval & Hazel Mae (Pitzer) Hetzel. Daniel was a graduate of Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. He was a teacher for 30 years and retired from Esther Dennis Middle...

Priscilla Mary TomoserAge 67, formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2007 in Huntington, W VA. where she had resided since 1990. Priscilla is survived by three children, Kathleen (Kenneth) Sakauchi, T. Paul (Julie) Tomoser & John J. (Cary Rasey) Tomoser; six grandchildren, Sarah, Christine, Stephen, Matthew, Lauren & Erik; and by brothers & sisters, Barbara (Carl) Hoover,...

Robert H. "Bob" KoesterAge 88, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007, at his home. Bob is survived by his wife of the past 66 years, Florence E. (Brown) Koester; one son, Larry & his wife, Kadee Koester; two daughters, Cynthia Smith and Lynn Koester; two grandchildren, Bradee and Brenden; foster daughter, Theresa & her husband, Eric Fry; two...

Charlie K. SearsAge 84, of Xenia, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007, at Hospitality Home East in Xenia after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers and two sisters. Charlie is survived by his wife of the past 60 years, Ellen M. (Bingham) Sears; one daughter, Sherry (Don) Maples; one son, Jeff...

Sanders, Dorothy C., age 87, of Tipp City, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Mercy Sienna Retirement Community, Dayton, OH. She was born February 21, 1920 in Ft. Loramie, OH, the daughter of Robert & Emma (Wuebker) Pleiman. She retired from WPAFB in 1976 where she was employed as a telephone operator. She is preceded in death by...

Smith, D. Berry, age 76, of Centerville, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2007. Berry was a United States Air Force Veteran proudly serving during the Korean War. He retired as Sales Manager with over 31 years of service for Appleton Papers Inc., and was an avid gardener.Berry is survived by his wife of over 52 years: Mary (McClain) Smith;...

Smith, Walter Eugene Sr., age 79, of West Carrollton, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2007 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. He will now be at peace in heaven with his wife of 60 years: Marybeth (Pape) Smith. He was also preceded in death by his parents: Walter Zachariah & Marjorie Ann (Sullivan) Smith; brothers: Bryan C. & Lowell E....

Tate, Linda Lu, age 68, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2007. Linda is survived by her sons: Ernest (Sandra) Tate & Warren (Ann) Tate; daughter Lela (Tom) Sell; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister: Betty Gultice; brother: Ed (Grace) Clemans; special cousin: Nancy; and numerous other nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was preceded in death...

Cave, Wilma J., age 74, of Lewisburg passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Kindred Hospital, Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur Schrieber & Deba (Holderman) Brookey; husband, Hubert Cave, Jr.; and her daughters, Gloria Hoessli & Hope Thrush. Survivors include her children, Rick Cave, Kathleen Dee Allen, Robin Koeller, Wanda Myers, Faith Bennett, Charity...

CLINE, Billy, 75, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 23, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dolores Cline; children Greg (Vicki) Cline, Debbi (David) Branham, Phil (Diane) Cline, and Mark (Steffanie) Cline; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brothers James (Macie) and Bob (Linda) Cline; sisters Betty (Don) Steely, Kathy (Henry) Chafin, and Wally (Richard) Zigman;...

Grabeman, Dorothy J., age 89, born November 11, 1917, was only a few days from her 90th birthday at the time of her death on Thanksgiving Day. The family is truly thankful fro her long and rich life.Daughter of Marie (Craine) & Bennie Schlegheck, she was a graduate of Kings Mills High School and Miami Jacobs College.She is preceded in...

WILLIAMS, Carole R., 70, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Williams. Carole is survived by her sister Marilyn Estridge, husband James; niece Pam Hanfelder, husband Joe; and nephew Michael Estridge, wife Lea Ann. She was retired from Red Cross after many years. Special thanks to Englewood Manor and Hospice...

NICKERSON, Aaron, 25 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007. He is survived by Jennifer, his loving wife; his parents, Kimberly and David; siblings Pamela, Jon, and Joey. Aaron was a member of the Dayton Vineyard Church. Aaron persevered with a life long battle with cystic fibrosis but is now glorified in Christ. A memorial service will be held...

NELSON, Howard R., 81, of New Carlisle passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Roseanna Nelson; daughter Carolyn (Tim) Shoe; brothers Larry Nelson, of CA and Jack Nelson, of Lancaster, OH; other family and friends. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Monday, November...