NICKELL, Lena age 80 of Moraine, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Nickell and her son Arnold Jr. She is survived by her sons Kenneth and wife Jennifer Nickell of Xenia, Jimmie and wife Wilma Nickell of Kettering; grandchildren Karen, Philip, Sarah, Carrie and Melanie; great granddaughter Chelsey;...

Juanita C. FerreeAge 86, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Good Samaritan Village in Loveland, CO. Juanita was born in Coxs Mills, W. VA. on July 24, 1919 to the late Farley & Mellie Swick. She married Robert F. Ferree and spent the next 32 years loving him and raising their five children until his...

BUEKER, John C., 97 of Kettering passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2006. A lifelong parishoner of Emmanuel Catholic Church, he served as an usher for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; and son, John. He is survived by his daughter, Sheila; son, James; grandchildren: Anne, David, Chris, Kimberly, and Amanda. Special thanks to the wonderful...

Jacques T. "Jack" PearsonAge 63, of Butler Twp., passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 28, 2006, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born August 25, 1943 in Sidney, Ohio to Robert H. & Mary E. (Toland) Pearson. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Pearson. Jack is survived by his wife of the past...

VEST, Jack Douglasage 25 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2006. Jack was born December 2, 1980 in Dayton, OH. He is survived by his daughter, Kayla Madison Vest; mother, Glenda Howard; father, Lewis Vest; sister, Christie Vest; nephews, Sean and Scott; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 1,...

Virginia H. GrayAge 79, of Riverside, passed away Monday, August 28, 2006, at her home while under the loving care of Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, James LeRoy Horst. Virginia is survived by six children who considered her to be the World's Greatest Mother, Sharon & Hugh Slaughter, David & Elsa Horst, Cathy &...

RITCHIE, Damon C., age 55, of Moraine, passed away Sun., Aug. 27, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Vernon & Nora (Hollon) Ritchie. Damon is survived by his 4 children Dayna Cline and Melissa Dawn, Damon Joshua and Bryan Michael Ritchie; 1 step-son David Lynch; 10 grandchildren; 1 sister Pat Smith and 1 brother...

BAKER, Patricia A.age 75 of Riverside, passed away Monday, August 28, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital. Patricia was born in Evansville, IN, November 29, 1930, the daughter of Basil and Cora Bender. She is survived by her children, Gregory (fiancée, Florence) Baker, Deborah (Michael) Bohun, and Jennifer Baugh; sister, Dorothy; brothers, Don and Harold; grandchildren, Kelly, Doug, Phil, Josh, Andrew,...

BENNER, Margaret E., 87 of Dayton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2006. Her nursing career spanned 34 years at Miami Valley Hospital, VA Medical Center, and Kettering Medical Center. She was best known for her love for the Lord and faithfulness in prayer for so many others. She is survived by her children: Barbara...

Voge, William F., 50 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 25, 2006. William was preceded in death by his father Frederick and mother Barbara Voge, and his brother James Voge. William is survived by his wife Julie of 13 years, sons, William Frederick Hasty, Dustin William Voge, Dustin Lee Voge, brothers, Dan Mason and his wife Madonna, Michael Voge...

COMBS, Polly, 81, of Dayton passed away Thursday, August 24, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital. Polly is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Arthur Combs; sons Chester (Barbara) and Randy (Mary Kay) Combs; granddaughters Krystal (George) Denham and Kari Combs; great step grandson Devin Denham; sister Mary Terry; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. She loved...

Carolyn S. CoyleAge 66, of Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 24, 2006, at her home. Carolyn was born September 17, 1939 in McKee, Kentucky to Warren P. & Nettie Pearl (Duncan) Glenn. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her seven month old son, Thomas Coyle and by one brother and one sister. Carolyn is...

ROSENER, Carolyn J., age 69, of Liberty Retirement Center, formerly, of Riverside, went home to heaven to join her lord, family, and friends on August 23, 2006. Carolyn was born in Dayton on September 4, 1936 to Willard and Alma (Steiner) Rosener. She was preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by her brother, Harvey J. (Mary Sue)...

BETTS, John G., age 77 of Dayton, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by both parents; two brothers; five sisters. He is survived by Loretta, his loving wife of 52 years; one daughter, Cheri Betts; one son, John (Pam) M. Betts; two grandchildren, John (Patty) M. Betts, Jr. and Rebecca...

HOEBNER, Hetty A., 95, of Riverside, Ohio, was born April 9, 1911, died Tuesday, August 22, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hoebner Sr. and parents, Alvin and Paula Anspon. She leaves to mourn her beloved brother, Alwin Anspon of Illinois and her beloved cousin Jenny Zimerman of Beavercreek, Ohio, and son Ralph Jr. and (Debbie)...

ALEXANDER, Clarence E., Jr. "Bud," age 79, of Kettering, passed away Mon., Aug. 21, 2006 at Laurelwood Assisted Living. He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Fox), to whom he was married 57 years; 5 children Diane Craig (Ralph) of Marion, OH, Paula Ferriell (Ron) of West Carrollton, Mark Alexander (Maria) of Richmond Heights, OH, David Alexander (Traci) of...

Haubenestel, John D., 48 of New Carlisle passed away Sunday, August 20, 2006. He was preceded in death by his farther, Robert Haubenestel, mother, Betty Haubenestel, daughter, Lynnea Haubenestel, and two grandsons. John is survived by his wife Beth Haubenestel, Billy Jo "Johns Faithful dog", daughters, Sheree Waldren, Gerri Renea Waldren, Kathlynn Rose Haubenestel Linsey, Laura Ann Haubenestel Linsey, sisters,...

Lay, Herstle L. 84, of Dayton, passed away August 20. 2006. He is survived by his wife Mabel of 65 years, sons, Louie (Kathy) Lay, David Lay, Larry (Chris) Lay, daughter Sue (Rob) Yerian, six grandchildren, Andrea Brooks, Anthony Lay, Verna (Jamie) Mutter, Liz (Scott) Back, David w. Lay, Amy Lay, eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, close family members and...

SHUNK, Edna R. (Wilker), 83, of Dayton passed away Saturday, August 19, 2006 at Heartland of Kettering. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Wilhelmina Wilker; husband Charles E. Shunk; daughter Shirley I. Evemy; son-in-law Alan F. Evemy; brothers Sylvester and Raymond Wilker; sister-in-law Julianne Wilker; sister Loretta Connors; brother-in-law Bud Connors; brother-in-law Lee Klosterman; great granddaughter...

RAMEY, Patty R., age 68, of Xenia, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2006. She was born September 2, 1937 in Lookout, KY, the daughter of Earlie and Celia (Little) Smith. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ed Ramey; Two daughters and one son-in-law, Kathy and David Lersch of Archbold, OH, Keena Harding of Centerville; one son and...