MILLER, Ralph D., age 76, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Bessie Miller; brothers, Dale and Don Miller; and sister, Ester Hickson. Ralph is survived by his lifelong friend, Lester Bader. He had operated his family business, Miller's Moving and Storage and was a charter pilot. Ralph was a graduate...

Robert E. "Bob" LutzAge 70, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, March 31, 2007. He was born in Dayton December 11, 1936 to Robert J. & Blanche Lutz. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Lutz; and by his aunt who raised him, Opal Lutz. Bob is...

BURGESS, JR., Joda G., age 67, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joda and Zola Burgess and sister, Roslea Click. Joda is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife, Virginia; children, Leisha Burgess-Evans, Pamela and Bryan Burgess; sisters, Pattie Brock, Joan Wehrley, Rita Sebring; brother, William Burgess; grandchildren, Bradley, Amber, and Joshua;...

Norman Dale SearsAge 70, born in Dayton, Ohio December 21, 1936, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007, at Miami Valley Hospital after a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Lucille Sears and brother, Donald. He is survived by his wife of the past 47 years, Norma, who was the love of his life; daughter...

BRUCE, Betty, age 64, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Hazel Euler. Betty is survived by her children, Kristie (Charles) Bruce-Day, Rick (Karen) Bruce, Rob (Jenny) Bruce, Ryan Bruce; siblings, Karl Euler II, Beverly Gallagher; grandchildren, Tyler and Austin Bruce; beloved canine and feline companions, Frauzie...

CAMERON, Gerald S. "Jerry", age 78, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007 after his courageous battle with cancer. He was a veteran of the United States Army and Navy. Jerry retired from System Research Labratories. He is survived by two daughters, Melody Brown and Kathy (Bill) Whitehead both of Beavercreek; one son, Gerald C. "Jerry" Cameron of Dayton;...

SPENCER, Amos N., Jr., 53, of Dayton passed Wednesday March 28, 2007 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his father Amos Spencer, Sr. and mother Maude (nee Powers) Spencer. Amos is survived by his sister Carolyn Stanaford of Eagan, TN; niece Kathleen Abney and great nephew Joshua Abney of Louisville, KY; aunt Leona Stultz of Dayton. He...

LEWIS, Dean Nobel., age 30, of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007. He was born July 19, 1976 in Xenia, OH. He attended Fairborn High School and Greene County Joint Vocational School. He is survived by his parents; Rickey and Linda Lewis of Fairborn; one son, Logan Carson Lewis at home; maternal grandmother, Virginia Keeton of Fairborn; maternal grandfather,...

MILLER, Rose Marie "Piddle," age 69, of Dayton, passed away Sun., March 25 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Edmond. Piddle is survived by 4 children Ron Hiles and Helen, Missy and Eddie Miller; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Doris and Brenda; 1 aunt Ethel Tucker and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral...

ROSS, Madonna Helen, age 84, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Madonna is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Nellie Miller; husband, Ernest Ross; brothers, Sheldon and Harold Miller; sister, Margaret Murrel, and son-in-law, James Barton. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Barton; grandson, Michael Barton; sister, Melva Price, and beloved canine companion, Maggie, as well as...

Seitz, Jean A., 79, of Kettering passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, and daughter Barbara Ann Hickey. Jean is survived by her husband LaVerne Seitz; daughter Linda Creager; John (Karen) Seitz; daughter Susan (Kevin) Seitz-McCormick; son Bryan Seitz; grandchildren Kevin Creager, Steven Seitz, Dana, Allison, and Kimra Hickey,...

HOWZE, Jordan, age 79, of Huber Heights, passed away Tues., March 27, 2007 at Englewood Manor. He is survived by his wife Rosaline; 1 son Richard Ducksworth; 1 daughter Lisa Howze; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 7 brothers and sisters and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Jordan retired form the U.S. Air Force after 28 years of...

MCDANIEL, Phillip C., age 84 of Kettering passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth McDaniel and son Phillip McDaniel. Phillip is survived by his son Steven and wife Deborah McDaniel; daughters Beth VanFleet; Kathleen and husband Robert Zoldak, Terry McDaniel-Gilroy and husband John, Patricia and husband Bruce...

WATTS, Freddie B., age 67, of Huber Heights, passed away Mon., March 26, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his wife Patricia, to whom he was married 29 years; 3 sons Brian (Ann), Lonnie and Kurt; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters Pat Ruxer (Kenneth) and Rita and numerous other family members and friends. He retired from the Dayton...

HAAS, Mark S., age 45, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Margaret Haas; brother, Mike Haas, and grandfather, John Tuffy. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer and Jessica Haas; sister, Patty; good friends, Tony and Kathy Williams; aunt, Mary Jane and uncle, Bob Sutphin; brother-in-law,...

BLALOCK, Lonnie "Gene" E., Sr Age 78 passed away Monday March 26, 2007 at Liberty Retirement Community. He was born in Old Hickory, Tennessee to the late Lonnie and Edna (Trisdall) Blaylock. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict as a radar specialist and was awarded 2 bronze stars. He owned his own TV repair business for...

HUGEE, Michael Anthony, age 23 was born September 20, 1983 in Dayton. He departed this life unexpectedly Saturday, March 24, 2007. A graduate of West Carrollton High School, class of 2003. He leaves to celebrate his life, his special girl friend LaToya Billingsley, the joy of his life daughter Makayla Hugee, his loving mother, Mona Dello-Stritto; father, Michael Hugee; maternal...

REED, Lillie P. age 82 of Miami Twp., passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007 at Southview Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Isaac Reed. She is survived by her son Tim Reed of Miami Twp.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday, March 30, 2007 at Newcomer Funeral Home...

MIKOLA, Patricia M., age 76, passed away Monday, March 26, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Mikola, mother, Tynne Behane, and brother, David Behane. Pat is survived by her son, Jon (Kelly) Mikola and grandchildren, Douglas and Katherine Mikola. She retired from the Kettering Convalescent Center after 13 years of service. Pat enjoyed traveling with her...