FADER, Jerry LeroyBorn March 12, 1934, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at his home in Columbus. He is survived by present wife, Faye "Emma" Fader of Columbus, her 4 children and 13 grandchildren; former wife, Betty Howell of North Hampton, their 4 children, Randy and Stassi Fader of Seattle, WA, Terri and Tim Morton of Huber Heights, Ron...

DAUM, Donna D., age 56, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2006. She was born December 8, 1949 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Russell R. and Ruth C. (Wehkamp) Gordon. She is a member of Destiny Christian Center and the Greater Dayton Emmaus Community. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Dick Daum, one daughter...

STEVENS, William "Bill" C.age 91 of Englewood, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at his home. Bill was born August 21, 1914, the son of William and Lenora Stevens. He served our country in the United States Coast Guard during WWII. Bill retired from the Dayton Police Department as a Lieutenant after 27 years of service. He also retired from...

HEITKAMP, Sara age 66 of Huber Heights, passed away February 22, 2006 at UC Hospital. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lisa. She is survived by Ernest, her loving husband of 42 years, her children Linda (Jim) Hatfield and Gary (Jenni) Heitkamp; grandchildren Morgan, Nicole, Scout and Kaia. A memorial mass will be held 12:00 pm Saturday, February...

FISHER, Lois J. "Grammy", age 66, of Moraine passed away Wednesday February 22, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton after a long battle with breast cancer. Cancer won a battle, but God won the war! She was born in Rockholds, KY on March 14, 1939 to Josh E. and Nannie (Morton) Powers. Lois is survived by her husband of 39 years,...

PAVLOFSKY, Mary L., 85, of Dayton passed away Sun. Feb. 19,2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Memorial service will be held 2-4PM Sun. March 5, 2006 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to SICSA. Expressions of sympathy may be made to www.NewcomerFamily.com.

WESSLER, Frances I. "Fran", 60 of Dayton passed away Thursday, February 16, 2006. She was a member of St. Paul UMC, and loved to play bingo and cards. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers, and one son-in-law, Jim Maynard. Fran is survived by her husband of 32 years, R.C.; children: Tracie Maynard, Sandy...

Mort, Mary Lou, 57 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Dorothy Clark. She is survived by her husband Calvin of 38 years of marriage, son Jared (Felicia) Mort, daughter Rachel (Tom) Korpi, three grandchildren, Andrew, Felicia and Natalie Mort and twelve brothers and sisters. Funeral Services will be...

ANDERSON, John "Russ" Russellage 85, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2006. He was born January 6, 1921 in Dayton, OH to Ethel and Walter Van Anderson. Russ was a WWII veteran, a member of St. John's Masonic Lodge, the Tawasi Club and the Quiet Birdmen. He was preceded in death by his son,...

RATLIFF, Robert Neal age 79 of Richmond Ave., Dayton, departed this life on Sunday, February 12, 2006 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Bob was a life-long Dayton resident, born July 3, 1926 to Helen (Gopperton) Ratliff and Vernon Ratliff, both deceased. He was preceded in death by Elaine (Fitzmartin) Ratliff, his beloved wife of 30 years and his loving companion of...

WILLIS, Tim M., age 42, of Huber Heights, died Friday, February 17, 2006. He was born December 10, 1963 in Wilmington, OH, the son of Carl E. Tatem and Martha Willis. Tim managed several restuarants in the Dayton and Springfield areas and managed the Click Camera store in Huber Heights. Tim's favorite hobbies were to sing Karaoke and taking pictures....

NEELEY, Teresa Jean, 40, of Moraine passed away Thursday, February 16, 2006 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Ruby Palmer and brother Ronald Palmer. Teresa is survived by her husband Paul Neeley; daughters Brandi and Shayna Neeley; sons Jacob and Harrison Neeley; grandchildren Hunter Roberts and Makenzie Roberts; brothers Mike, Jeff,...

SICKELS, Arthur C., age 76, of Centerville, OH passed away Fri., Feb. 17, 2006 at Kettering Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father Ray Sickels. Art is survived by his mother Mildred Sickels of New Marshville, OH; 2 brothers Marvin Sickels & wife Ruby of Georgetown, GA and Tony Sickels & wife Joyce of Springboro, OH; 2...

CREEKMORE, Clyde, age 79, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2006. He was born January 10, 1927 in Williamsburg, KY, the son of Elmer and Marie (Lovitt) Creekmore. He retired from General Motors after 38 years. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Carlie (Whitaker); three daughters and two sons-in-law, Brenda and George McNeely...

PURVIS, Audrey G. "Aud", 71 of Dayton passed away Thursday, February 16, 2006. Born in East Bernstadt, KY to Kelly and Nettie Parker, she is also preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Purvis. She is survived by her children: Kay Chandler of Dayton, Deb (Jesse) Mullins of Germantown, Roger (Sherry) Purvis of Wilmington; sisters Charlene Purvis and Carol (Glendon)...

WARD, Zitta J., 84, of Kettering past away Tuesday, February 14, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her husband Forrest of 61 years of marriage, son Roger (Marilyn) Ward, daughters, Deanna (George) Seifried and Anita (Bernie) Groeschke, three sisters, Dot Guerts, Betty Parker and Georgia (Virgil) Mead all...

RIDDLEBARGER, Paul M.age 55 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at his home. Paul is survived by his wife of 37 years, Teresa; son, Mark and wife, Amy; the love of his life, his granddaughter, Mara; mother, Helen; sister, Brenda and husband, Tom; brother, Roy and wife, Donna; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by...

SCHIESSLER, Betty E., age 87, of Kettering, passed away Mon., Feb. 13, 2006 at Elmcreek Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her mother Lula Rarey, her father and 1 sister Doris Houck. Betty is survived by her 2 sons Stephen and Ricki (Mokiet) Schiessler; 4 daughters Nancy (Robert) Cartmell, Eileen Bell, Mynette Schiessler and Sharla Stavis; numerous grand,...

Ralph G. Elsass, age 87 of Kettering, OH, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2006 at home surrounded by his family. Ralph was born April 24, 1918 near Botkins, Ohio, the son of William and Matilda (Koenig) Elsass, who preceded him in death. He married Helen Helmlinger on August 10, 1947. She survives him along with their three children, daughter, Kay...

RETTER, Robert W. "Bob", 75 of Dayton passed away Sunday, February 12, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Dorothy; daughter Bobbie Marie (Michael) Miller; son Jim (Rose) Retter; grandchildren: Christopher, Elizabeth, Jimmy, Eric, Kelsey; and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-8PM Wednesday, February 15th at the Newcomer Funeral Home (3940...