EVERDING, Dorothy, age 93, of Beavercreek, OH, formerly of Hawley, PA, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008. Born August 4, 1915 to Charles and Bessie Aten. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John Everding; sisters, Regina Aten-Tobias, and Elizabeth Aten-Stalbird. She is survived by her son, Charles Everding; grandchildren, Charles Jr., Steven, Bryan, Daryl, and...

McCormick, Colleen Copley, 48, of Huber Heights, passed peacefully into eternal life on Saturday, August 9, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 25, 1959 in Dayton, the daughter of Carlos & Myrtle Copley, who survive. She is also survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Robert; her children, Kelsey, 17, Riley, 15, and Connor,...

Mary Elizabeth RayAge 75, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben R. Ray; and by one great grandchild, Jarrod A. Snyder. Liz is survived by four children, Althiea (Winfred) Allen, Renita (Wayne) Garrett, Tilden Ray & William Ray; four granddaughters, Sarah, Erica, Rachael & Jenna; seven great grandchildren, Caleb, Adalisse,...

VAN MINNEN, Josephine Laura, age 86, of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2008. She was born July 22, 1922 in London, England. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and gracious friend to all who knew her. Her beautiful friendly smiling face and bright personality will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children Roy...

John Mitchell GibsonAge 74, of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 8, 2008, at the Widow's Home. John was born August 8, 1934 in Mousie, Kentucky to Mitchell & Callie Gibson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. John is survived by seven sisters; three brothers; three grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews;...

Louis John DudasAge 91, of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 8, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 18, 1917 in Dayton to Paul & Elizabeth Dudas. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul; and by one sister, Betty Hampel. Louie is survived by his wife of the past 61 years,...

HARPER, Minnie Geneva "Jean", age 76, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 7, 2008. She was born June 11, 1932 in Crossville TN to the late Dillard and Audie McCowan. Jean was a loving mom and Nanny. She is survived by her children, Charlotte (Pugh) Lewis, Bobby Lee (Cynthia Schwer) Harper, Michael Anthony (Kim) Harper,...

Richard E. PaulickAge 76, of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008. Dick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather & friend. He will be missed by many. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He graduated with an Accounting degree from the University of Dayton and worked at NCR for 28 years. He...

MOYER, Herbert, age 77, of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008. He was born May 10, 1931 in Miamisburg to the late Herbert, Sr. and Opal Moyer. Herb was an active member of the Shriners, and served in the Marching Patrol. He was known in the Miamisburg area for playing music for ballroom dancing. Herb is survived by his...

MARRS, Laura M., 92, of Tipp City passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Trinity Community. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Caroline (Coon) Vandemark; husband, Harold A. Marrs; brothers, Daniel and Jacob "Newt" Vandemark; and sisters, Katherine Cartwright and Wilma Spreen. Laura is survived by her children, Dane (Darlene) Marrs of Dayton and Julia (Ron)...

GREEN, Glenn E. "Buck", age 61, of Spring Valley, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008. He was born March 2, 1947 to Don and Geneva Green. Glenn served as a Marine in the Vietnam Era from 1965-1967. He retired from GM as a millwright in 2000. Glenn was preceded in death by his mother Geneva and his brother Corwin. He...

BOVA, Joseph Jr., age 82, of Miami Township, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008. He was born February 3, 1926 to the late Joseph Sr. & Anna Marie Bova. Joseph served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy where he earned the Purple Heart Medal. He was a manager at NCR where he retired. Joseph was preceded in death...

PENNY, Joseph L. Sr. age 81 of Fairborn, OH went home to be with his Lord and family on August 3, 2008. He was born to Lewis and Jesse Penny on June 20, 1927. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Penny; his parents; three brothers; two sisters; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is survived by his...

WALLACE, Mattie Catherine (Piersall), 96, of Vandalia passed away peacefully at home Monday August 4, 2008. She was born June 16, 1912 in Kiddville, KY to parents Carl and Ethel Piersall. Mattie is preceded in death by her husband Floyd; daughter Joan; grandson Clark Kellogg; sister Norma Golde; and brothers Shirley Lester Piersall and Cecil Piersall. She is survived by...

SIMONS, Phyllis M., age 85, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, August 1, 2008. She was born August 8, 1922 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Francis J. and Anna F. (Peckas) Alf. Phyllis taught Piano and Voice lessons from her home for many years in Beavercreek and was a member of Hawker United Church of Christ where she was active...

HARRIS, James, age 78, passed away Friday, August 1, 2008. He was a native of Tuskegee, AL and resident of Dayton, OH the majority of his life. Retired from Sucher Packing Co. and Premier Rubber Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Ella (Brown) Harris; 4 sisters, Addie Mae Lovejoy, Josephine Richardson, Odessa Matthews, Alice...

Gibson, Gary Lee, age 50, of Centerville, formerly of West Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at Liberty Retirement Community. Gary was a graduate of West Carrollton High School. He loved art, music and his family.Gary is survived by his son: Cayce; step son: Joby; sisters and brothers-in-law: Linda (Rev. Kenneth) Greene, Bonnie (Garrey) Caudill, Kay (Wyley) Gibson,...

MARCILLIOTTE, Ella I. "Jean", 90, of Dayton passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Born January 31, 1918 in Stewart Co., TN. She is preceded in death by her parents James C. and Florence (Chadwick) Burgess; step-son Fred Marcilliotte, Jr; sister Eloise Burgess; and brother James C. Burgess. Ella is survived by her husband Fred Marcilliotte; step-daughter...

EVANS, Helen M., age 92, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Shiloh Springs Care Center, Trotwood, Ohio. Born July 15, 1916 in Pike County, Indiana to the late Otto & Alma France, she was preceded in death by her husband William D. Evans of Dayton, Ohio; her brother, Byron France of Piqua, Ohio, and her sister, Ruth Baringer of...

Helen J. FunstonAge 92, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Lester L. Funston; two daughters, Suzanne & Margie; one granddaughter, Donna; and by one great granddaughter, Jennifer. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Michael C. & Glenda M. Whitacre; and by one sister, Evelyn Walden. Helen loved all...