HECK, Thomas F., a bronze star, purple heart, WWII veteran age 86 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006, he was a graduate of The Ohio State University and retired from NCR and Montgomery County. Thomas was born in Middletown, Ohio and is survived by his wife of 59 years, Charlotte Sebald Heck; daughter Vicki and husband Jeff Studebaker,...

MANZ Esther Dorothea Jurgeleit, 84, passed away July 5, 2006 at Dayspring Healthcare Center & Rehabilitation in Enon, OH. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 16, 1922 to the late Michael and Anna Schimkus Jurgeleit. Preceded in death by sisters, Helene Jurgeleit, Martha Jurgeleit Nowotny and Ida Jurgeleit Weiland, brother Walter Jurgeleit, and niece Judy Weiland Cameron. Survived...

Herman C. HarneyAge 53, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 06, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton after an extended battle with lung cancer. Herman was born August 19, 1952 to Herman Gobel & Margaret Leach (Haynes) Harney, who preceded him in death. He is survived by one son, Carl D. Harney of Dayton; one grandson, Mason Harney; three sisters, Janet...

Patrick CleaverPat CleaverAge 62, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Miami Valley Hospital after a long and valiant fight. He was born July 23, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio to Theodore S. & Charlotte (O'Shea) Cleaver. In addition to his parents Pat is preceded in death by one daughter, Tricia Cleaver; two brothers, Jack Cleaver & Michael...

HUGHES, Marye Michosage 91, of Dayton, Ohio, died peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2006, at Liberty Nursing Center in Washington Township. Marye was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 18, 1914, the daughter of James Michos and Maude Finch Michos. Preceded in death be her husband, Charles David Hughes, she is survived by her son, James Michos Hughes of Dayton,...

SAMPSON, Marion A. "Sam", age 87, of Dayton, died Monday, July 3, 2006. He was born October 3, 1918 in South Charleston, West Virginia, the son of the late Silas P. and Dolly M. (Woodrum) Sampson. He was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Chapter 7, V.F.W. Post 2800, and retired from the United States Air Force. He...

WATSON, Floyd, age 90, of Riverside, died Monday, July 3, 2006. He was born January 9, 1916 in Jefferson County, IN, the son of the late Ira and Ivy (Smith) Watson. He retired after 30 years from the United States Air Force. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Cherry and Greg Paley; one son and partner, Michael Watson...

BROWN, Flossie (Curtis) age 91 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at her home after a short illness. She was born on June 29, 1915 in Cynthiana, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband Denver Brown Sr., her son Denver Brown Jr., her mother Annie Hutchinson and step father Clarence Hutchinson, her sister Elsie Jones, her...

WRIGHT, Richard J. age 51 of Centerville, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father Frank Wright Jr. and his brother James Wright. He is survived by his mother Barbara Wright, brothers Frank and wife Teresa, Fred and wife Kathleen, John and wife Barbie; sister-in-law Lori; numerous nieces, nephews and a...

OLINGER, Marilyn "Corky" age 78 of Centerville passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Bethany Village. Corky played shortstop for the Grand Rapids Chicks from 1948-1953, having a career batting average of .220 over the course of 599 games in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Maude Olinger and her...

SANDERSON, John E., age 35, of Bristol, Vermont and formerly of Beavercreek, OH, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2006. He was born January 9, 1971 in Naples, Italy. John was a much beloved son, husband, and father. He was a 1989 graduate of Beavercreek H.S. and served in the United States Marine Corps for 6 years. He is survived by...

KOVERMAN, Dorothy G., age 85, of Kettering, passed away Sat., July 1, 2006 at Heartland of Miamisburg. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond and 1 son Dale. Dorothy is survived by her son Kenneth Koverman (Barb) of Spring Valley; her daughter Linda Hepner of Washington Twp.; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of...

HAROLDSON, Carol I., age 63, of Kettering, passed away Sat., July 1, 2006 Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Victor in 2000. Carol is survived by her 2 daughters Karin Haroldson and Kristin Jambor (Michael); her son Eric Haroldson (Dana); 3 sisters; 3 brothers and 3 grandsons Aidan & Max Jambor and Evan Haroldson. She...

SHAEFFER, Douglas R., beloved brother and son, age 54, of Dayton, passed away Sun., June 25, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents William & Mariana Shaeffer. Doug is survived by his 2 sisters Barbara Shaeffer (Rick Moore) and Jane Seibert (Jeff); 1 brother John Shaeffer (Tracy) and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services...

JOHNSON, James A., age 56, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, June 30, 2006 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1949 in Dayton, OH. He proudly served with the United States Army during the Vietnam Era and was a member of Light Street Apostolic Church. He is survived by his wife, Denise Johnson; one daughter, Amy...

Aleta R. CristAge 66, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton. Aleta was born November 30, 1939 in Rensselaer, Indiana to William & Unetta (Harvey) Ford. Aleta is survived by her husband of 46 years, Wayne Crist; her parents, William & Unetta of Springfield, Ohio; one brother, Jerry Ford of Springfield, Ohio; two sons,...

Dixie E. ThompsonAge 87, of Dayton. Passed away Monday, June 26, 2006. Memorial visitation will be held Monday, July 3, from 5:00 - 7:30 PM, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel.

Allen, Little, Nannie C., 81 of Dayton passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2006. She is survived by sons, Stanley and his wife Ann Chism Dayton OH, A.C. Allen Magnolia TX, sisters, Betty Woosley Winchester KY, Juanita Robinson Mt. Sterling KY, Carol Tipton, Geraldine Adams, Angel Gail all of Winchester KY, brothers, Courtney Taulbee, New Lebanon OH, Charles, Junior, Foster, Jimmie...

Biondie, Michael, 53 of Dayton passed away Monday, June 26, 2006. He was born and resided in Dayton, Ohio. Michael is survived by his loving wife Linda, and son Mikey, beloved parents Marie & George Biondie, sisters, Jeannine, Jeannette, brothers, Tim, Dan, brother-in-law, Mark Whiteaker, nephews, Zach, Daniel and niece Angela. He worked at Monco, Kuntz and Grandview Hospital. Michael...