TOWNSEND, Ruth M., age 90, passed away Friday, January 26, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A.; son, Charles W.; daughter, Patricia, and son, Randy. Survivors include sons, Jerry (Jeri) Townsend, Darrell (Judy) Townsend; sister, Grace (John) Gulasa; 6 grandchildren, Allan, Steven, Sean, Chad, Steven, and Matthew; 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Ruth was an...

WIESMAN, Arthur H. age 77 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at the Dayton Heart Hospital. He was preceded in death by his first wife Betty Wiesman. He is survived by his loving wife Ilene, his children Duane Wiesman of Indianapolis, IN and his long-time friend Diana, Doug and Joanie Wiesman of Denver, CO, Paul and wife Tamea...

Edgar H. YeazellAge 87, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at Grandview Hospital. Ed was born October 6, 1919 in Springfield, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of the past 53 years, Dorothy Yeazell; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda & Melvin Moyer of New Carlisle; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin & Lynn Yeazell of Naperville, Illinois;...

GIFFORD, Juanita Mae, age 79, of Riverside, passed away Tues., Jan. 23, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is survived by her 3 children O'leta, Dennis and Jeff; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; husband Leslie and 1 brother Bob. Juanita was preceded in death by 1 brother Wally. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu...

HEASTON, Mary Buelahage 87 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Mary was born September 30, 1919, in Dayton, OH, the daughter of the late Cloyd and Edith Lowe. She was a member of Bethel Christian Assembly of God. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Heaston. She is survived by her...

BUCHER, George E., age 76, of Dayton, passed away Mon., Jan. 22, 2007 at Kettering Hospital. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary and twin brother John. George is survived by his wife Vesta, to whom he was married 17 years; 7 children; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters Mary and Barbara. He retired from McCall's,...

WENDLING, Bethel L., age 82, of Enon, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007. She was born May 15, 1924 in Irvine, KY, the daughter of the late Mitchell and Eliza (Tuttle) Combs. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert Wendling; three children, Rhonda Hardy of Enon, OH, Edward J. (Patricia) Hardy of Xenia, OH, and Marc...

Charles W. HickmanAge 69, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, January 22, 2007, at his home. Charles is survived by two children, David Hickman and Teresa Melton; five grandchildren, Lora, Julia, Charles, Sarah and Maria; five great grandchildren; one brother, Forester Hickman; one sister, Marge Napier; and by his long-time loving friend, Barb Burchett. The family will be receiving friends from...

Joshua M. CottrellAge 24, of Riverside, passed away early Friday, January 19, 2007. He was a very respectful, friendly, loving young man who was loved by all. Josh is survived by his mother, Julie Cottrell & Lee Raymond of Riverside; father, William Myers & Chrissy of Dayton; grandparents, Gerald & Becky Bohannon of Riverside; two sisters, Becky Rasmussen & husband,...

PAQUETTE, Jerry Earl, age 78, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, January 22, 2007. He was born July 1, 1928 in Natural Dam, NY, the son of the late Joseph Stanley and Anna Mary (Fleury) Paquette. Earl retired from Dayton Power & Light after 30 years and retired from Riverside Police Department after 36 years. He was a member of St....

Terrell, Eddie, age 33, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at his home. He was born July 8, 1973 in Dayton, OH. He is preceded in death by his beloved brother, Fred Coterel. Survivors include parents,Chassie (Miller) & step-father Raymond Osborne of Dayton; birth father, Ronald "Butch" Terrell; uncle Larry Terrell; mother of his children, Karen (Day)...

Meo, Vivian L., age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born, November 1, 1933 in Dayton, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents; John Paul Hedges & Bernadine Viola (Fromm) Owen; husband, Antonio Meo; brother-in-law, Ciro Meo. Survivors include her children, Violet (Gene) Smith of Dayton, Tony Jr....

BROWN, Ethel M., age 97, passed away Monday, January 22, 2007. She was a resident of Dayton, Ohio for 42 years. She was a member of the Southwest Kingdom Hall Congregation. Preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Brown, parents, Walter and Hattie Bandy, and 2 daughters, Rose M. Brown and Julia E. Thompson. Survivors include sons, Lloyd (Carol) Brown,...

Volz, June (nee) Feltes of Dayton and formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 21, 2007 at The Sanctuary at 10 Wilmington. June was a member of St. Henry Parish, Dayton Woman's Club, and many volunteer hours at area hospitals in Cincinnati and Dayton. Her beloved husband, Joseph Volz proceeds June in death. Her 3 children, Joanne (John) Mullen,...

AILES, Robert W. age 93 of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Sycamore Hospital. Robert was born August 10, 1913 in Dayton to the late Alfred and Laura (Keller) Ailes. Robert was preceded in death by Elsie, his loving wife of 10 years, his son David Wilt and his daughter-in-law Carol Wilt. He is survived by his daughter...

SMITH, Katelynn Marie, age 7, of West Carrollton passed away Sunday January 21, 2007 at Children's Medical Center. She is survived by her parents Scott and Melonie Smith; siblings Cameron, Caleb, Brendon, and Devin; grandparents Marie and Randall Smith and Elaine McClure; numerous uncles, aunts and other family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and...

Anthony BrunoTony BrunoAge 93, formerly of Dayton, of West Alexandria, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 31, 1913 in Bitritto, Italy. Tony was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Catherine and by one grandson, John Stebel, III. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Marie & John Stebel...

Leach, Arletta Jane, age 96, of Dayton passed away on Monday, January 22, 2007 at Dayspring Healthcare and Rehab., Fairborn. She was born May 5, 1910 in Lafollette, TN, the daughter of Jahu & Lily (Lynch) Clawson. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Troy Leach. Survivors include her son, Walter Leach of Huber Heights; grandchildren,...