BUTLER, Claude M., age 83, of Riverside, passed away Sun., April 16, 2006 at the Patriot Ridge Community Nursing Home, Fairborn. He was preceded in death by his daughter Deanda Butler. Claude is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn L. Butler; his son Claude J. "Mackie" Butler & his wife Carrie of Fairborn and a host of other...

KOVERMAN, Ruth Lois age 72 of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles T. Koverman and her son Robert E. Mize. She is survived by her children Michael (Cathy) Tussey, Timothy Mize, Russell Mize, Teresa (Dave) Dieker, Joseph (Angie) Koverman, Deborah (Rick) Koverman, and Anthony...

MALNOFSKI, Marjorie L. 76, of Dayton passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at Elm Creek Nursing Home. She was born in Hamilton, OH to Henry and Corrine (Sharkey) Malnofski. Marjorie spent most of her adult life in St. Louis, MO and worked as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She is survived by her brothers whom she dearly loved and raised Dr....

GERRISH, Thomas L., Sr., 61 of Miamisburg passed away Friday, April 14, 2006. He was preceded in death by two of his children, Angela Dawn and Thomas Lawrence, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; daughter, Joy Adams and her husband Rob; grandson, Robbie; father-in-law, Chaplain Robert Brown; and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be 6-8:00PM...

PENCE, Floyd E. age 74 of Miami Twp., passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents Grimes V. and Mildred Pence and his brother Richard Pence. He is survived by Jane, his loving wife of 51 years, his daughters Pamela and husband Kenneth Stanfield, Patricia and husband Timothy Harrison; grandchildren...

ARP, James T. "Jim" age 74 of Kettering, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Wanda. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 7 years, Sandy, his children Jimmy and wife Jennifer Arp, Douglas and wife Teresa Arp, Crystal and husband Jimmy Haning; stepchildren Scott...

Orbas, John Jr., 62 of Harrison Township, passed away April 13, 2006. He was preceded in death by his Father John Orbas Sr., mother Mary C. Wade and brother-in-law Jeff Lucas. John is survived by his loving wife Della of 39, mother Ruth J. Orbas, son Douglas J. Orbas, daughter Robin (Scot) McKenzie, sister Pamela Diane Lucas, five grandchildren, Sidney,...

Hacker, Mona Diane, 59 of Dayton, born to Maggie Nola McCloud and James Lester Madewell April 8, 1947 passed away April 15, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, and step-father Wilbur Payner. She is survived by her son Bruce "B.J." Bennett, daughter Mivvion Russell, four grandchildren, sisters, Linnell (Billie J) Horn, Lorrell Erwin, Patricia D. (Ronald) Sexton,...

Jack Eugene Jenkins, Sr.Age 72, formerly of Dayton, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 in Florida. Jack is survived by his wife of the past 54 years, Marilyn J. (Sollmann) Jenkins; four children, Jack E., Jr. & Betty Jenkins of Beavercreek, Cheryl & Steve Oliver of Beavercreek, Guy Jenkins of New Lebanon, Debora Sibert...

MCAFEE, Thelma Mae, age 79, of Huber Heights, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006. She was born August 31, 1926 in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Sutton) Kingsley. She was a member of Brantwood Baptist Church and Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority. She is survived by her husband, Donald McAfee; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sonjo McAfee, Philip...

SANDERS, Brenda Sue, 48, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Sycamore Hospital. Brenda is survived by her parents Robert and Barb Bowell; husband of 28 years, John P. Sanders Sr., son John (Tracy) Sanders Jr., daughters Ashley and Abbey Sanders; sisters Mindy Miltzer and Michelle (Peter) Hinrichsen; brother Rob Boell (Kenn Taplian); 2 dogs Cody and Cassy;...

Louise L. WelhenerAge 76, of Brookville, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at her home. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Welhener, Jr. in 1973; and by one brother, Edward. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John & Caryl Hoelscher of Brookville and Carl & Debra Welhener of Tipp City; three grandson, Ken & Jamie,...

MARKER, Charles "Chuck" Jr., 49, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his sister Carol (Marker) Farrell; brother-in-law John; nephews Patrick and Jonathan Farrell; and special friend Shoshana Elcott. Chuck is a former employee of Green's Dairy, Franklin Iron, Frisch's, and Arby's. He is remembered for his love for...

FRUEAUF, Verna A., 92 of Kettering passed away Monday, April 3, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton. A longtime area resident, she spent her life supporting her family, church, and community. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Mabel Larsen; John, beloved husband of 61 years; daughter, Carolyn; granddaughter, Darcy; and brothers, Anker and Wilbur. Verna is survived...

TILLMAN, JEROME SR.Age 62, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at his residence following a long battle with metastasis colon cancer. He confessed Christ at an early age. Jerome earned his bachelor's degree from Central State University, in 1965. He was a four year starter on Central State's basketball team. He went on to receive his master's...

Smith, Kaitlynn, M., mommies little angel was carried away to her heavenly father on April 8, 2006. She was preceded in death by great-grandmother, Wanda Delawder, She is survived by her mother Carmen and father Daniel Smith, grandmother, Teresa McBride, great-grandfather Lloyd Delawder, great-grandparents, Verita and Paw Bob Smith, Aunt Miranda McBride, Terry (Cheryl) Delawder and family, great-uncle Tate Delawder,...

Christopher Allen HopkinsChris HopkinsAge 34, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away very unexpectedly Sunday, April 9, 2006. Chris is preceded in death by his grandfather, Anthony P. Hopkins. He is survived by his wife of the past 15 years, Lori (Carson) Hopkins; their 10 year old son, Christopher "Kaleb" Hopkins; his mother and beloved step-father, Terry (Riley) & Eddie Daniels...

MOORE, Wendell B., age 86 of Riverside, OH, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006. For over 35 years, he worked in television and electronics repair for Rike's, finally retiring in 1982. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elmo and his parents. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Galen and Carolyn; grandson and wife Keith and Karen;...

WEST, Sr., Lloyd, 62 of Hazzard, KY passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006 in Huber Heights, OH. He was a member of the Coneva Church of God, Perry Co., KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie West, Sr., and Ethyl Smith; and brother, Paul Eversole. He is survived by three daughters: Debra (Jeff) Watts of Riverside, Loretta...

DIBLEY, Lavon Rae "Doodle", 76 of Englewood passed away Friday, April 7, 2006. She was a longtime member of the Hope Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; her son, Doug; brothers, Don and Steve Spitler. She is survived by her children: Diane (Don) Stafford, Denise (Bill) Brex, David (Betty) Dibley, Dennis (Ellen) Dibley, Jeannie (John)...