Abbott, Carl W., age 77 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away on May 20, 2007 at his home. Carl was born June 5, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN to William H. & Dovie G. (Stevens) Abbott. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Donald Abbott & Charles Abbott, the mother of his 6 children, Barbara (Abbott) Combs, and son-in-law,...

DISALVO, Rosa, age 79, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert (Skeets) DiSalvo and brothers, Antonio (Vivian) Meo and Ciro Meo. Rosa is survived by her children, Ron (Anne) DiSalvo of Centerville, OH, Vincent DiSalvo of Dayton, OH, and Patty DiSalvo of Dayton, OH; "adopted son" Herschel (Donna) Anservitz; grandchildren, Lisa Blankenship,...

ROTERT, Marie "Mickey", age 75, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007. She was born May 12, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA. She was a member of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia Council #63 and the Polish Club. She retired from WPAFB as a Logistics Specialist in 1993. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years (June 6,...

WOODS, John J. "Cub" , 45, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 19, 2007. He is preceded in death by his mother Nadine Woods and brother Jim Deaton John is survived by his father Pleasie Woods, wife Sue Woods; brothers David Woods, Jerry Woods, and John Deaton; sisters Linda Smith, Tina Woods, and Dora Jean Mullins; sons Johnny Woods...

OLSEN, Lucille V. age 82, of Beavercreek passed away on May 18, 2007. She is survived by her loving husband, Walter "Doc" Olsen of 65 years, her three children, Larry Olsen and wife Bev of Beavercreek, Lucinda Rhoads and husband David of Kettering, Lisa Hicks and husband Norman of Beavercreek, her brother Daniel Leonard of Centerville, her grandchildren Lucas Richardson...

RUETSCHLE, Charles E., 89, of Kettering passed away Monday, May 14, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his nieces Carlarita (nee Wetz) Castle and Sharon Dietrich; nephews Edward Ruetschle, John Ruetschle, James Ruetschle, William Ditzel, Jack Ditzel, and Ronald Mink; numerous great nieces, nephews, and other family and friends, including special great niece Julie Maria Castle. Charles...

Tharp, Oscar J. "Big O"Peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at age 74. He is predeceased by his wife, Sarah; and his parents. Survived by children, Marilyn (Frankie) Cox, Dennis (Cindi) Tharp; grandchildren, Jason (Stephanie), Chad (Mellissa), Denny, Amanda Tharp and Christopher (Angie) Cox; 14 brothers and sisters; along with several nephews and nieces, and 7 great-grand children, Special Care-giver...

McCRAY, Ellis D. "Bud", age 69, of Beavercreek, died Thursday, May 17, 2007. He was born May 24, 1937 in Coalton, OH, the son of the late Thomas and Tessie (Murphy) McCray. Bud was a pattern maker for over 45 years and owned and operated Action Pattern, Inc. in Dayton for many years and was a veteran of the United...

Catrina Faye CoffmanAge 21, of Harrison Township, passed on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at 5:22 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital as a result of a tragic accident. She is survived by her Soul Mate, Travis Foster, to whom she was engaged to be married July 13, 2008; mother, Angela Karazsia; father, Anthony Coffman and his fiancé', Tracy Pridemore; sisters, Trisha...

BACK, Alan W., age 60, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Englewood Manor. He is preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Ethel Back. Alan is survived by his daughters, Angela (Ron) Larrick, Wendy (Rob) Shade, and Alana (Jay) Swank; his children's mother, Marjorie Back; grandsons, Tony Altic, Robbie, Ryan, and Cameron Shade, Tommy and Kegan Swank; best...

Freddie C. PerdueAge 65, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben & Ester (Williams) Perdue; two sisters, Kate & Gracie; one brother, James; and by his step-daughter, Mary Ella. Freddie is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Ella Mae; four children, Demetrius and Andre' of Dayton, Ohio and...

Alden JenkinsAge 93, of Fairborn, went home to be with Jesus and his wife, Monday, May 14, 2007, at Wright Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Emma Jenkins, in 2004; and by many other loved ones. Alden is survived by six sons, four daughters, four daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, and by numerous grand, great...

HAHN, William D., 94, of Dayton passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Mable Hahn, wife Gladys Hahn, daughter Carol Root, sisters Dorothy and Alice, and grandson Michael Wilson. Bill is survived by his sons Dick and Bill Hahn; daughters Margie Johnson and Patty Rees; and numerous loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

FANNON, Silas J., age 75, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his Jamestown residence on May 14, 2007. Silas was a dedicated union representative for the majority of the time he was at Delco Moraine and President of UAW Local 696 for 7 1/2 years. Silas served in the Airforce for 4 years. He was a member...

Rebecca "Becky" ShepherdAge 59, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 11, 1947 in Leslie County, Kentucky to Filmore & Cora (Adams) Clark. Becky is survived by her husband of the past 39 years, James E. Shepherd; two sons, Michael Edward & Angie Shepherd and Jeffery Shepherd; one daughter, Brenda Gail...

SUNDOOK, Melvin L., age 75, a Saint of God, passed from this life to his eternal home on May 14, 2007. His dear wife preceded him only 2 weeks ago. He leaves a daughter Alecia in New York City; best friends, Jim and Pat Shepard; and many good friends in Concordia Lutheran Church. Mel was born of Jewish Faith but...

TERRY, William R. "Joe", age 62, of Beavercreek, died Monday, May 14, 2007. He was born November 3, 1944 in Dayton, OH. He served in Vietnam with the United States Air Force and was a retired surveyor. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waynesville and the Messenger's Quartet of the First Baptist Church of Kettering. He...

MORROW, Jon Michael, age 61, of Centerville, OH, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007. Jon was born December 17, 1945 in Richmond, IN to Lt. Col. Richard E. Morrow and Dolores Craver Morrow. He served in the US Air Force for 4 years during the Vietnam War. He later retired from the Department of Defense-Finance. He is survived by his...

FOSTER, Fred E., age 84, passed away Wed., May 9, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy M. Foster. Fred is survived by his step children Caroline Redick of San Diego, CA and William Wansowich of Dayton; grandsons Tim Wanwick of Kettering and Brian & Jason Redick of San Diego, CA; sister Margie Guthery (Jim) of Oklahoma...

Haworth, David M., age 64, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born October 21, 1942 in Dayton, the son of Mahlon & Elsie (Berger) Haworth. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Nancy; children, Kathy (Gary) Thomas of Dayton & Kevin (Teresa) Haworth; grandchildren, Aron, Jessica,...