Evelyn L. Albrecht (nee: Woodburn)Age 90, of Huber Heights, OH passed away on 17 Feb 07 from complications from a stroke. She was born June 16th 1916 in Cleveland VA. Daughter of Robert Roy Woodburn and Almeda O'Dell. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard R. Albrecht, Sr., and two brothers. She is survived by her four children: Sue...

Kenneth R. "Buck" MillerAge 65, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2007, at Kettering Medical Center after a brief bout with Cancer. Ken was the first member of his family born in Ohio. Because of that he was given the nickname "Buck," which he was called by his family and friends and especially his beloved brother, Don. Ken is...

SPEARS, Barbara Joan, age 70, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 17, 2007. She was born April 1, 1936 in Jenkins, KY. She is survived by her six children, Teresa (Roger) Messer, Don Gregory Spears, Pamela (Robert) Kussman, Tamera Joy (Arney) Russell, Ricky Spears, and Jeff Spears; grandchildren, Stephanie, Sharron, Brittany, Ashleigh, Kesley, Amber, Chad, Heather, Aaron, Blaine, and...

Merle Leroy ThomasAge 75, of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Merle is survived by his wife of the past 52 years, Christine Thomas; three children, Mark & his wife, Jane Thomas, Matthew Thomas and Joy & her husband, Brandon Williams; five grandchildren, Josh, Heather, Nicki, Jeremy, and Cassie; and one great granddaughter, Grace Thomas....

ROBINSON, Floyd S., Sr., age 80 of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007. He was born March 17, 1926 in Nashville, TN, the son of Samuel and Sadie (Pope). He was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Navy and a member of Beavercreek Church of the Nazarene Church. He is survived by his wife...

Rose, Joshua "Buck", age 19 of Englewood passed away on Monday, February 12, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is preceded in death by his father, Timothy Rose. Survivors include his mother, Joette Rose of Englewood; brother, Sean Rose of West Milton; grandmother, Ruth Bonham of Union; aunt, Tammy Schleich of Sugar Creek; and numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial...

D'AMBROSIO, Raymond M., age 88, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007 in Dayton, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rocco and Caroline (Corty) D'Ambrosio; wife, Socorro, and brother, Arthur. He is survived by his brother, Leonard; cousins, Barbara Patla, Jean Veatch, Mary Wynn, Raymond Corty and their families; nieces, Maria Teresa Combe and Anna Maria D'Ambrosio; nephew-in-law,...

LAHANAS, Brenda L. age 68 of Washington Township, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007. She was born July 2, 1938. She is survived by her devoted husband, Pete, daughter May (Hamer), son Stephen; grandchildren Michael, Bethany, and Rachel; 3 sisters and 1 brother; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. She will be loved and missed greatly. In lieu of...

GEORGE, Ryan J., age 25, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007. He was born November 30, 1981 in Cleveland, OH. He is survived by his parents, Connie (Collins) and Jeffrey George; one sister, Courtney George and her fiance and Ryan's best friend, Chris Smith; maternal grandparents, Leroy and Mary Collins; paternal grandfather, Carl Dietz of Hot Springs, AR;...

Herman E. SmithAge 86, of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007, at the Maria-Joseph Living Care Center. Herman is survived by his wife, Charlene (Young) Smith; one daughter, Sharon J. Banks; two sons, Randy H. Smith and Danny L. Smith; and by two grandchildren, Randy M. and Robert M. Smith. Herman retired from General Motors with 34 years of...

Donald Edward Griffith, 58 of Miamisburg, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, son and friend passed away on Thursday Feb. 15 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Edward Rae Griffith, and his stepfather Donald Drake. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Sharon, and his mother Anna Mae, his 2...

Beverly S. BowmanAge 62, of Middletown, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007, at the Middletown Regional Hospital. Beverly is survived by two daughters, Nicole Bowman and Cheryll & husband, Steve Farley; one son, Fenex Jason & his wife, Mandi Bowman; eleven grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one brother, Byron & his wife, Lauretta McDaniel; one sister, Barbara & her husband, Steve...

Brown, Clifford A., age 65 of Dayton, passed away on February 13, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born December 25, 1941 in Jefferson City, TN, the son of Buford & Emmaline (Miller) Brown. He served in the US Marines. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his children, David W. Brown, Robert L. Brown, Richard...

Mabel B. LayAge 84, of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 12, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Herstle L. Lay in 2006. She is survived by one sister, Doris Watson; three sons, Lewis (Kandy) Lay, David Lay and Larry (Chris) Lay; one daughter, Sue (Rob) Yerian; six grandchildren, Andrea Brooks,...

SCHERER, Marie T. age 80 of Dunedin, FL, formerly of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at Curlew Care One Nursing Home in Dunedin, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary Sandor, her sisters Helen Szanto and Charlotte Marshall. Marie retired as a PBX Operator from Grandview Hospital after many years of service. She...

ADAMS, Doris, age 79, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007. She is preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Mary and Joseph Graham. Doris is survived by her husband, Ronnie Adams; sons, Craig (Lee) Hunter, Erick (Pat) Hunter, Shane (Sarah) Adams; daughter, Paulette Langlas; sister, Marianne Peralme; grandsons, Bryan (Carrie) Poynter, Nick Hunter, Ben Adams, Jason (Kristin) Belcher, Jared...

Judy Ann SlavenAge 41, of Centerville, Ohio, died Wednesday from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Judy was a devoted mother, wife, and friend. Judy is survived by her husband, John "Tony" Slaven; their daughter, Trinity and by five other children; four grandchildren; mother, Mary Hargis, two brothers, Jeff and Terry; and by her in-laws, John & Arlean. Judy was...

HERBSTER, Rosalinde J. "Roz" (nee Crume), age 62, of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 12, 2007. She was born July 23, 1944 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of the late Enyeart and Rosemary (Van Dyke) Crume. She is survived by five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Barry and Shanette Crume of Beavercreek, Doug and Lori Crume of Dayton, Stephen and Gayle...

BENEKE, Diane C., age 61, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, William Coling. Diane is survived by her husband of 15 years, Larry Beneke; mother, Lenore Coling; sons, Darin (Kelli) and Todd (Angel) Christie; brother, Ted (Carol) Coling; sisters, Joyce Murphy, Tina (John) Meehan; step-son, Aaron (Shellie) Beneke; grandchildren, Brandon, Lexus, Austin,...