Kingsolver, Gerald W., age 57, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at the VA Medical Center, Dayton. He was born August 9, 1950 in Jamestown, OH, the son of Paul & Dorothy Kingsolver. Survivors include his wife, Donna Kingsolver; son, Chad Kingsolver; his dog, Beast; brothers, Bill & Paul Kingsolver; and many cousins and other family members....

Atkinson, Wayne B., age 28 of Dayton passed away on September 13, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born April 2, 1979 in Dayton, the son of David Atkinson and Linda Lawson. He was employed as an independant roofer. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Johnnie R. Lawson. Survivors include his parents; grandparents, Irene Lawson, Enloe (Joyce)...

Donald L. HenkeOf Dayton, passed away early Friday morning at Miami Valley Hospital. The son of Louis and Agnes Henke of Cincinnati, Don was a graduate of Ohio Military Institute and a veteran of the United States Air Force. While maintaining a career as a salesman – of many different goods and services – over the years, Don pursued his...

NOBLE, William H. "Bill," age 76, of Centerville, passed away Friday September 14, 2007. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 30 years; his mother, Helen Johnson; children, Michael (Angie) Noble, Karen Noble, David (Lisa) Noble, Richard (Penny) Noble; step children, Linda (James) Geiger, Roy (Tammy) Black, grandchildren, Greg, Rachel, Ben, Jonah, Kirah, Chelsea, and Chad Noble; step grandchildren,...

Riegel, Emil Rodrick "Rod", age 48, of Miamisburg, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2007. Rod was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, son-in-law, and friend. Rod was a long time employee of Stillwater Technologies in West Carrollton and was a member of Miami Shores Baptist Church in Moraine. He was also an avid golfer and hot...

Virgil Dean MenkeAge 78, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007, after a brief illness. Virgil was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Elfriede, in 1989. He is survived by two daughters, Gretchen Menke and Virginia & her husband, James O'Neill and their children, Kathleen, Michael & Jennifer; one sister, Jerie & her husband, Bernard...

CASEY, Brenda, age 57, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Oakey and Bessie Morrison; siblings, Lovell Morrison, Geraldine Collins, and Lois Nestor. She is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Michael Casey; step-children, Jennifer Cboins, Michael Casey, Jr.; siblings, Faye Nestor, Ronnie Morrison, Junior Morrison; grandchildren, Johnathan Knowles, Jasmine, Nathan,...

Mariano Mangio, age 84, of Fairborn, Ohio passed away on August 30, 2007 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born April 9, 1923 in Bacolor, Philipines, the son of Ignacio and Maria G. Mangio. Mariano was a citizen of the United States for the past 25 years. He is preceded in death by his parents and his oldest son, Ernie. Survivors...

Swallows, Michael E., age 52, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 8, 1955, the son of Elza C. & Martha (Campbell) Swallows. He was a member of the Men's Auxillary of VFW Post 9936. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his devoted loved ones; April...

MARINO, Arthur A., age 68, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. Arthur is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Dorothy Marino; step-mother, Anita Marino, and son, Harold Marino. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Cecelia; children, Sheila (Phillip) Ford and Linda Marino; siblings, Dottie (Jimmy), Donald (Margie), Stephanie...

CHANEY, Marvin D., 56, of Wilmington passed away Wednesday September 12, 2007 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1951 in Maysville, KY. Marvin is preceded in death by his mother Lula Mae Moore; father Denver Leroy Chaney; brothers Dwight and Wendell Chaney; sister Evelyn; and 2 nephews. He is survived by sister-in-law Ruth Chaney; brother-in-law Dale; and several...

WAGERS, Wesley, age 51, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his father, Floyd Wagers; loving brother-in-law, Terry Owens, and grandmother, Lily Day. Wesley is survived by his mother, Mary Wagers; son, Wesley Matthew Wagers; sister, Brenda Owens; brother, Floyd Wagers, Jr.; sister, Sherry (Jim) Deel, numerous nieces and nephews, and...

BOOS, Michael "Mike", 54, of Beavercreek passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2007 while on a business trip to Chicago, Illinois. He was the second of four children, and was born on January 31, 1953 to William and Nettie (Ochs) Boos in Dayton, Ohio. He was active in the music program while in high school, participating in the marching band and...

MINNIEAR, Maxine I. age 85, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Sycamore Glen. She was preceded in death by Earnest, her loving husband of 30 years; and best friend Vincent Kinstle. She is survived by her children, Steve (Kathy) Minniear of Miamisburg, Karen (Robert) Bucklew of Huber Heights; grandchildren, Christopher (Laura) Minniear, David (Amie) Minniear, Cynthia Minniear, Bobbi Sue...

Lambert, Dave "Little", age 35, of West Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Dave worked as a motorcycle mechanic at Vista Kawasaki for the last six years and was a big fan of motorcycle drag racing and bowling. Dave is survived by his mother: Lynda Day of West Carrollton; father: Carl Lambert of Centerville; brother: Brian Lambert;...

William "Dan" Kelly passed from this earthly life on September 10, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton, following a short, but valiant fight with leukemia. Born in Dayton, Ohio, on November 2, 1936, to William G. and Wilmuth E. Kelly (Bill and Billie), Dan was a 1955 Wilbur Wright graduate, who spent his working life at Mad River Township, the NCR,...

MORRIS, MARY ELEANOR (COMBS), 81, Beavercreek, died at home on Monday September 10, 2007. Born January 14, 1926 in Oneida (Clay County), Kentucky, Mary Eleanor, the daughter of Holt and Lillie (Byrd) Combs, came to Dayton in January 1942 where she joined other Appalachians in defense work after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. On July 26, 1947, she married Vaughn...

SALEMME, Richard "Dick", 64, of Beavercreek passed away Saturday, September 8, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents Lou and Lil Salemme. Dick is survived by his wife of 39 years, Gerri Salemme; children Tom (Liz) Salemme, Stacy (Ben) Williams, Jill (Shane) Guider, Chris (Carli) Salemme, and Shannon (Casey) Phelps; grandchildren Riley, Corey, Amie, Braden, Parker, Colton, Cheyanna,...

Grant, Laura R., age 82, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2007 at Bethany Lutheran Village. Laura retired with over 27 years of service at Belmont High School in food service. She loved to travel and go to flea markets. Laura is survived by her daughter: Laura Harrison of Dayton; sons: Herb Harrison of Yakima, WA, Bill Grant...

WHILLOCK, Alex age 48 of Dayton, passed away Saturday morning, September 8, 2007 in his wife's arms. He was doing what he enjoyed best, which was working on his beloved house. He leaves behind his loving companion, wife and friend, Marsha and his three "like his own children", Matt Dunn, Travis Dunn (wife Becky) and Jennifer Dunn. He also leaves...