Downing, Michael J., age 56, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2007 at his home. He was born August 3, 1950 in Dayton, the son of Edward & Marie (Kent) Downing. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion. He is preceded in death by his parents. He...

Rinehart, Robert Leland, age 70, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at Vandalia Park Nursing Home. He was born June 18, 1936 in Dayton, the son of Creed "Bud" & Julia Rinehart. He retired from Miami Products. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Scott Rinehart. Survivors include his daughters, Robin (Jerry) Rinehart-Tackett...

NISWONGER, Dorothy A., age 88, of Moraine, passed away Monday, January 1, 2007. She was born September 16, 1918 in Hampton, VA, the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Schweinburg) Alflen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest "Frosty" Niswonger. She is survived by brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Isaac and Barbara Niswonger of Hillsboro; sisters-in-law Shirley Hoover of...

HENDERSON, Billy J., 69, of Dayton passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jean (Kahle) Henderson; daughters Clara, Anna, Debra, and Susan Henderson; grandchildren Alexandria, Samantha, and Talason; many other family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00AM, Saturday January 13, 2007 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 140 S. Findlay...

Roger L. ComptonAge 61, of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 1, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. Roger was born February 19, 1945 in Council, Virginia to Alex & Arlen (Dye) Compton. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his girlfriend, Cathy Fuller. Roger is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly & Alan Richmond, Shelly...

BLACK, Ida Maryage 90 of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 1, 2007 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. Ida was born August 29, 1916, in MI, the daughter of Draper and Elizabeth Allen. She is survived by her children, Joyce Coffee, Judith Black, William H. Black Jr., Sandra Bean, Steve Black, Cheryl Black, and David Black; 26 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren;...

WAGNER, Dorothy P.age 88 of Kettering, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006 at Crestview Nursing Home. Dorothy was born April 4, 1918, in Berea, KY, the daughter of Henry and Minnie Parsons. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Mathias Wagner; daughter, Marlene (Bob) Hack; sister, Rosetta Puckett; brother, Floyd Parsons; 2 grandsons; and 4 great grandchildren. Dorothy...

STRUBLE SR., Daniel P. age 67 of Moraine, passed away Friday, December 29, 2006 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Struble. He is survived by Theresa, his loving wife of 41 years, his sons Terry and wife Angela Struble, Daniel Struble Jr., Steven and wife Dawn Struble and Christopher Struble; grandchildren Brenton, Amber,...

CASSELL, William age 84 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2006 at Life Care Hospital. He was preceed in death by his infant son, his first wife Mildred Cassell, his step-sons Bill and Barney Zeigler, and his son-in-law James Donovan. He is survived by Dorothy, his loving wife of 31 years, his children Karen and husband Dave DeBord, Jack...

ISAACS, William age 66 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents Harley and Elsie Isaacs, his brothers Lonnie and Denny Isaacs. He is survived by Connie, his loving ex-wife and friend of 25 years, his daughter Julie and husband Tom Dwenger and his son William L. Isaacs;...

FIORE, Judy L., age 66, formerly of Dayton and more recently of Florence, KY, passed away Sat., Dec. 30, 2006. She was preceded in death by 2 great-grandchildren. Judy is survived by her husband Tony; 1 daughter Kimberly J. Steinbrugge of Dayton; 2 sisters Joyce Troutt of Farmersville and Sandy Kinser of Xenia; 1 brother Paul Burden of Everitt, WA;...

ROSSER, Jr., Jack, age 48, passed away Friday, December 29, 2006. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Rosser, Sr. Jack leaves behind his loving wife, Marisa; son, Nate; mother, Nancy Rosser, sisters, Misty Lee Brunner, Melody Ann McNeill, Cyndi Gaw, brother, Michael Rosser, and mother-in-law, Diane Stacey, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was an...

WATKINS, Kate, 86, of Kings Mills passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Chester Wood Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her son James Watkins, her infant children Danny and Joan Watkins, her brother James Strong and her sister Jessie Miller. Kate is survived by her children Yvonne and husband Robert Brayton, Tony and wife Joan, Jerry and...

SAUNDERS, Betty V. (nee Humphrey), age 79, of Dayton, passed away Sat., Dec. 30, 2006 at Harborside Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred, 1 sister Frances Ward, 1 brother Raymond Humphrey and 2 grandchildren James and Kelly Miles. Betty is survived by her 5 sons James Miles of CA, Eddie Miles (Barbara), Thomas Miles...

TABOR, Vivian, age 82, of Fairborn, OH, passed away Friday, December 29, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Walter Tabor and son, Mike. She was a charter member of the Beavercreek Church of the Nazarene. Vivian is survived by her daughters, Drema (Stan) Rohrer and Karen (Eric) Johnson, grandchildren, Brian, Michael, Jennifer Johnson, and...

KLEPERIS, Col. John V., age 71, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, December 29, 2006. He was born June 19, 1935 in Riga, Latvia, the son of Otto and Elza (Zarins) Kleperis. Retired Colonel of the United States Air Force, he served three years in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Era. He was a member Tau Beta PI and Sig Phi...

BANKS, Sharon Rae, age 63, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006. She was born August 16, 1943 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Raymond E. and Elizabeth F. (Miller) Rostz. She is survived by her mother; one daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Dean Shields; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Penny Banks; 9 grandchildren, Amber, Brandon, RJ, Cassidy,...

EARNEST, Robert L., of Dayton passed away Saturday December 23, 2006. He is survived by his wife Quanzella Earnest; daughter Tina Boyd; son Tim (Dawn) Earnest; daughter Archie White; grandchildren Maria, Alexandria, Brittany, Olivia, and Justin; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Irene and Shirley; brother Aaron; aunts, uncles and a special aunt ; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends....

WARD, Steve "Buford", 50, of Moraine passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents Billie and Velcie Ward; brother Herb Ward; sister Ruby Ward; nephew Mike Kennard; son Steven Ward; and uncle James Ward. He is survived by his wife Theresa Ward; daughter Stevonie (10); son Tyler (2); sisters Judy (Victor)...

ALLBERY, Thelma, 79, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at St. Leonards Center. She is preceded in death by her husband Benjamin F. Allbery; brother Lloyd Trenter; brother-in-law Charles Fred Allbery; and sister-in-law Izetta West. Thelma is survived by her son Bruce Allbery; daughter Amy Allbery; grandchildren Danny, David, and Jenna; sister-in-law Mary Allbery; and other family and...