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,...

Shirley Marie McWainAge 69, of Riverside, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at her home. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James L. McWain, sisters, Edna Bryant, Betty and Charlotte Allen; brothers, William Allen and Jimmy Willis. Shirley is survived by four children, Sheila, Harold & Connie, Bridgette...

David R. Holdorff"Coffee"Age 63, of Riverside, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007, at his home. David is survived by four children, David Holdorff, Jr. & his wife, Melissa, Roberta Parks & her husband, Jeff, Deborah Thornburg & her husband, Dean and Ronald Holdorff; eight grandchildren, Casey, Jason & wife, Danielle, LaDonna, Mary, Megan, Joshua, Amanda, Houston and Savannah; one brother,...

HANSON, Lonnie Dean, age 40, of Xenia, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007. He was born September 22, 1966 in Dayton, OH. He is a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his parents, Tom and Patti Hanson; two daughters, Amber and Emily Hanson; one son, Tommy Hanson; two sisters, Tonya Snyder and Tammy Hanson (Josh Blackburn);...

Crutcher, Maggie, age 85, of Dayton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sally Coleman and Paul Whorton; sisters, Virginia Whorton, Susie Lewis, Ruth Whorton; brothers, John Whorton and Frederick Whorton; daughter Louise Postway. Maggie leaves to mourn her passing her children, Anna...

GULASA, Vivian, age 88, of Kettering, passed away Sun., Feb. 11, 2007 at Liberty Retirement Community. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank J. Gulasa, Sr. Vivian is survived by her 4 children Diana Knox, Carolyn Robinson, Vivian Ward and Frank J. Gulasa, Jr.; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 1 sister Gaynell Archer. Funeral services 10 A.M., Sat.,...

Cox, Janet M.(Wagner), age 69, of Dayton, was welcomed into Heaven with one glorious Homecoming on Monday, February 12, 2007 from the home of her youngest daughter, Suzanne Lyons. She is preceded in death by her parents William & Esther Wagner. Janet was a member of Calvary Open Bible Church and was active in several of the ladies' groups. She...

COBB, Carl W., age 84, of Waynsville, OH, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Anna and Fred Cobb, brother, Archie Cobb, and sister, Shirley Proctor. Carl is survived by his wife of 64years, Alice, sons, Kenneth (Janice) and Daniel (Beverly) Cobb, daughter, Patricia (Hugh) Caggiano, 5...

SANTORO, William A. "Tony", 93, of Centerville passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents Michele and Rosena Santoro; wife Ethel E. Santoro; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; and daughter Barbara Jean Rodwell. Tony is survived by his sons Michele S. (Nancy) Santoro and Maurice O. Rodwell "Sonny"; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; numerous nieces,...

HOTCHKISS, Bradley K., Sr. , 47, of Dayton passed away Thursday, February 8, 2007 at his residence. He is survived by his fiancé Marlene Melton; his children Michelle, Brad, and Sarah; siblings Candy, Robin, Ricky, and Mark ; best friends Steve and Ross Hamblin; many other family and friends. A memorial service services will be held 6:00 PM Wednesday February...

WILSON. Joseph E. age 87 of Dayton, formerly of New York City, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Amelia Wilson and his brother Raymond Wilson. He is survived by his cousin Marge A. and husband Rowland Perkins of Kettering and her daughters Gayle Wells and Diane...