RENTSCHLER, Wilbur "Gene" E.age 81 of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at his home. Gene was born August 21, 1925 in Germantown, Oh, the son of the late Charles and Nona Rentschler. He served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. Gene is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna Mae Rentschler; sons,...

Lorene Alice (Baker) Hyden died on Monday, October 2, 2006 at DayView Care Center in New Carlisle, OH. She was a longtime resident of New Carlisle, living at the corner of Edgebrook and Zimmerman for 40 years. Lorene was born in Holton, IN in 1917, the oldest daughter of Elzina (Smith) and Fred Baker. She lived her younger years in...

Millard Fillmore CrowdenSonny CrowdenAge 60, of Gratis, Ohio passed away Monday, October 2, 2006, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born October 3, 1945 in Sheffield, Alabama to Millard Fillmore (Sr.) & Opal Lorraine (Barfield) Crowden. Sonny is survived by two daughters, Angela (& husband, Richard) Burton of Union, Ohio and Tia Crowden of Mansfield, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Justin, Jason,...

RIDNER, Lawrence Edward, age 57 of Dayton passed away Sunday, October 1, 2006. Lawrence was born in Blackstar, KY June 22, 1949, attended the General Baptist Church in Fairborn. He was preceded in death by a brother, J.B., Jr. He is survived by his ex-wife Debbie; daughter Kimberly, son Gregory, parents Rev. J.B. Sr. and Ruby Powers; two sisters, Deanna...

LOWELL, George W., 82, of Dayton passed away Wednesday September 27, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife Louise Lowell, June 6, 2001, after 53 years of marriage and brother Gordon Lowell. He is survived by daughters Lorraine Schafer and husband James, and Linda Nichols and husband Rick; sons Curtis and wife Kimberly and Clinton and wife Lissa;...

MEYERS, Janice W. (Storck), age 73, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006. She is survived by her son Danny (Debbie) Storck; daughters Darla (Chris) Peters, Johna Taxis, and Janesa Dineen; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be held 10:00AM Monday, October 9, 2006 at Our Lady of the Rosary, 22 Notre Dame in Dayton. A...

SURBER, Mary Beulah., age 86, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2006 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1920 in Somerset, KY, the daughter of Mathew and Nancy (Cottingim) Whitaker. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Dayton for many years. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Dick Dunn; one...

STAMPER, Melisa, 48 of Dayton passed away Friday, September 29, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. She loved gardening, and being involved with school activities at Northridge Local Schools. She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Caudill. Melisa is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, James Ellis Stamper; son and daughter-in-law, David and...

HITES, Keith A. age 43 of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Carolyn Hites, his nephew Christopher Jones and his niece Carolyn Jefferson. He is survived by his significant other/life partner, Douglas Keith Turner, his children Chris and wife Eva Turner, Stephen Turner and Allison Turner;...

MANOS, Sally Jeanette, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Fri., Sept. 29, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents Bertram Cedric & Louise Kerr Hope. Sally is survived by her 2 sons Philip (Dana) of Memphis, TN and B.C. Manos of Dayton; 1 daughter Andrea Manos of Dayton; 5 grandchildren Anthony, Alexander, Matthew, Nicole and Ashlee; 2 great-grandsons...

STULPIN, Robert Lynn "Bob", age 62 of Huber Heights passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Stulpin. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Rose Ellen; son, Phillip (Michelle); grandchildren: Kyle, Corey, Dylan, Shelby, Cassidy, Hunter; stepchildren: Paige (Matt) Tinker, and Todd (Lisa) Althouse; step-grandchildren: Benjamin, Katie, Aidan, Noah, Ellie; mother, Agnes...

TURNER, Etta Mae, 70 of Dayton passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Homer Turner; an infant son; and brother, Larry Dean George. She is survived by her children: Patricia Mollett and Gary Turner; grandchildren: Todd Mollett, Kenny Combs, Travis Mollett, and Eric Mollett; great-grandchildren: Elanie Combs, Kenneth...

MOWEN, Charlotte Ann, 63 of Dayton passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. A 15-year employee of Kroger, she was loved by customers and co-workers alike. She was a friend and second mother to many people who knew her. Her passions were animals and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Frances...

BERRY, Cledith J. Jr. "J.R.", age 63, of Clarksville, OH, passed away Thurs., Sept. 28, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father Cledith J. Berry and 1 son Dennis J. Berry. Cledith is survived by his wife of 32 years, Nancy; 9 children Cynthia A. Orrell of South Lebanon, OH, Kimberly S. White of Bellbrook,...

Louise PostwayAge 64, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Louise is survived by her husband of the past 45 years, Freddie Postway Sr.; her mother, Maggie Crutcher of Dayton; her father, Ibervel Perry of Chicago, Illinois; four children, Freddie, Jr., Terrence, Sr. (& wife, Terri), Diane (& husband, Donald)...

MAURICE, Victoria K. (Stoops) age 45 of Springboro, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at her home. She is survived by David, her loving husband of 17 years, her parents John and Alice Stoops of Springboro; her brother Roger and wife Aieta Stoops of Dayton; sisters and brothers-in-law Melanie Maurice, Patricia Maurice, Michael Maurice, Paul and wife Beth Maurice; nieces...

DIETRICH, Violet Velvaage 95 of formerly of 1109 Kingsbury Place, Columbus, OH, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Madison House Nursing Home, London, OH. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2006 in St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, OH. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com.

JONES, Cordelia J., 79, of Kettering passed away Tuesday September 26, 2006. She is survived by her beloved dog Sophie; brothers B.F. Jones, of Georgia, and Carl Jones, of Dayton; numerous nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends. Cordelia attended St. Charles Parish for many years. Funeral services will be held 6:00PM Friday, September 29, 2006 at Newcomer...

SURFACE, Ola "Marie" (Wells) age 87 of Beavercreek passed away Monday, September 25, 2006 at Crestview Manor. She was born April 7, 1919 in the Ano community of Pulaski County (Somerset) KY. A resident of the Dayton area since 1941, she was a 25-year member of the IBEW Retirees Club and greatly enjoyed their many trips and adventures. Marie was...

Bonnie J. LedbetterAge 72, of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2006, at Kettering Hospital after a two year battle with cancer. Bonnie was born December 29, 1933 in Dayton to Estil & Eula M. (Silvey) Hinton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jim, Jady and Ray Whitney. She is survived by her...