Schaaf, Marion, age 81, of Washington Township, passed away March 4, 2007 at Liberty Retirement Community. Marion was born April 21, 1925 in Detroit, MI, to Anthony & Nancy Banner. She is preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, one brother, and granddaughter, Jamie Watts. Survivors include her children, Marcie Yannekis, Gloria Carusone and her husband Peter, and John...

WEBB, Charles C., age 78, of Kettering, passed away Sun., March 4, 2007 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Morton G. & Grace Mae Webb and 2 brothers. Charles is survived by his wife Bonnie, to whom he was married 60 years; 3 daughters Donna Williams (Ted), Sharon Aiken (Chuck) and Tammy Robertson (Bill); 16...

Brooks, Louise, age 90, of Dayton passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at Sycamore Hospital. She lived in the Dayton area for many years. She was a longtime member of the Greater Allen AME Church. She is preceded in death by her parents John Thomas & Isabell Sherell; husband, Joe D. Brooks; daughters, Lola Mae Moore & Dorothy Ann...

Marc F. GhristAge 53, of Brookville, passed away Friday, March 2, 2007 at Spring Meade Nursing Center. Marc is survived by his wife of the past 25 years, Joan E. (Kehler) Ghrist; his mother, Freda Randolph; one son, Jason & his wife, Jodi Ghrist of Brookville; two precious & loving grandchildren, Paige & Brigham Ghrist; one sister, Paula Corelli; one...

Merlin G. GrothouseAge 70, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007, at his home. Merlin was preceded in death by his father, Leo B. Grothouse and by one sister-in-law, Theresa Grothouse. He is survived by his wife, Pamela S. (Cook) Grothouse; his mother, Eleanora Grothouse of Delphos, Ohio; two sons, Mark (Tonja) Grothouse and Michael (Jeana) Grothouse, all...

Phipps, Elizabeth Alona (Albea)Age 82 of Centerville OH, died peacefully at Hospice on Wednesday after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Marybelle (Moody) Lombard, Thomas Albea, Angelo Lombardo (step-father) and Josephine Albea (step-mother. She is survived by daughters: Marybelle (Steve) Yeazel of Germantown, Theresa Hubbard of Centerville and Nona (Ron) Hubbard of Bixby, OH. Grandchildren...

BIGGERS, Ethan John, SPC, United States Army, age 22, of Beavercreek, OH, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2007, as a result of wounds suffered while serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 101st Air Assault (B Co 1-502). He was born September 13, 1984, in Panama City, FL, and a 2003 graduate of Beavercreek High School. He is survived...

Michael John FolanAge 38, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at his home. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Robert J. Folan; his brother, Bobby Folan; and by his grandparents, John Foster and Michael & Ruth Folan. Survivors include his mother, Mary Ann Singleton & her fiancé, Arthur Hensley; his grandmother, Antoinette Foster; one brother, Nicholas...

WARNER, Paul E., age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 19, 1917 in Lima, OH. Paul retired from Delco Products after 37 years, and was a long time member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Delores Ellars, his grandson, Roger...

LITTLE, Lauretta, age 87, of Fairborn, OH, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2007. She was born July 22, 1919 in Ft. Madison, Iowa, the daughter of George and Laura (Bierhorst) Fields. She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Beavercreek. She is survived by two daughters, Lana Hammel of Tempe, AZ, and Donna Acord of Burlington, IA; 2...

KEENE, Lilly R. age 85 of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at Sycamore Hospital. She was preceded in death by her son Johnny Keene. She is survived by Hayward, her loving husband of 58 years, her daughter Evelyn and husband Michael Ellis of Miamisburg; 5 grandchildren Brenton, Nicholas, Sean, Lindsey and husband Stephen Barnes and Sydney; great...

POHLE, Catherine Jean (Fritzsche) age 79 of Dayton, beloved wife and mother passed away Saturday, February 24, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter O. and Alta Mae Fritzsche and her brother Walter O. Fritzsche Jr. She is survived by Robert, her loving husband of 59 years, her children Pastor Robert G. and wife...

SACKSTEDER, Louis R. age 79 of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret (McFadden), his second wife Jean (Rosenbaum) and his daughter-in-law Susan Sacksteder. He is survived by his children John (Maureen), Paul (Sandy), James (Chris) and Christine (Toby); grandchildren Beth, Sarah, Megan, Brian, Amber, Dalton, Geoff and Lindsey; sister Carol...

REYNOLDS, Paul, age 78, of Dayton, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 26, 2007. He was born February 9, 1929 in Mallie, KY, the son of Isaac and Nancy Ann (Campbell) Reynolds. Paul proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict with the United States Army. He was a member of the House of Prayer Church...

SAUER, Alice Marie Paull, age 85, of Riverside, OH, passed away Monday, February 26, 2007 at her residence. She was born December 18, 1921 in Union Town, PA, to Lee Brownfield and Jesse Forsythe. She was preceded in death by both parents and three brothers, first husband, William J. Paull. She is survived by her current husband, Ron Sauer; brother,...

Blazek, Robert William (Sr.), age 61, of Dayton passed away on Monday, February 26, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born March 9, 1945 in Reno, Nevada, the son of William Stephen & Irene (Carey) Blazek. He served in the US Army in the 173rd Airborne. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Barbara...

HOLMAN, Jack, 69 of West Carrollton passed away after a lengthy illness Sunday, February 25, 2007. He is survived by his children Carolyn Neeley, Roger (Debbie) Holman, Benjie Holman, David Holman, Margaret (Greg) Watts, and Michael Hoover; grandchildren Brandy, Shayna, Teresa, Tracie, Randall, Amanda, Jessee, James, Amber, Mariah, and Toni; great grandchildren Austin, Gracelyn, Jackson, Hunter, and Mackenzie; siblings Kyle...

Swintek, Mary C., age 94, a lifelong resident of Dayton, passed away Sunday morning at Heartland of Kettering. She is preceded in death by her husband John E. Swintek and daughter Linda Sadowski. Survivors include John (Betty) Swintek of Huber Heights; grandchildren, Joyce Tillman, Jill Flynn, Bob Sadowski, & Kristi Sadowski; great grandchildren, Jessica, Jeffrey, Joshua, & Jake Flynn and...

LADD, Robert E., 63, of Kettering passed away Monday, February 26, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Melba Ladd. Bob is survived by his daughter Jennelle (Peter) Papalios; son Jeff (Jennifer) Ladd; grandchildren Austin Papalios and Megan Ladd; brother Jim Ladd; and dear friends the Lyon family. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Friday, March...