KNIESS, Jeffrey A., age 47, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2005. He was born July 30, 1958 in Dayton, OH, the son of Robert L. and Theresa C. (Cole) Kniess. He was a valued teacher and administrator for the Dayton Public Schools, currently was serving as Principal of Orville Wright Elementary School. He was a member of...

PUGH, Edward S. "Bob", age 79 of Heath, OH, and formerly of Huber Heights, died Saturday, December 17, 2005. He was born May 15, 1926 in Portsmouth, OH, the son of Lafe and Merle (Johnson) Pugh. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Navy, a member of the Lions Club, V.F.W., and Huber Heights...

DAVIDSON, Dorland, age 77, of Dayton, died Friday December 16, 2005. He was born July 21, 1928 in Morgan, County, KY, the son of Samuel and Luna (Mosley) Davidson. Dorland was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict and retired from Sherwin Williams. He is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Jacqueline Sherman...

STOCKS, Steven Anthonyage 42, of New Lebanon, OH. Passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 15, 2005. Steven was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Ocie Horn and Luther and Willie Stocks. Steven is survived by wife Melissa Stocks; 5 children, Lacy, Misty, Christina, Samantha, Alex; 2 granddaughters; mother and father, Lola and Luther Stocks; 1 sister and brother-in-law, Tina...

HILEN, Charles W., Age 93 of Dayton passed away Thursday, December 15, 2005. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife Norma of 69 ½ years as well as by numerous other very close family members and friends from the Dayton and Lexington areas. Charles was a faithful member of the...

BOLTON, Mildred E. "Midge", age 80, of Dayton, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at home. A loving wife, mom, and grandma who will be greatly missed. She was born June 1, 1925 in New Carlisle, OH, the daughter of Ivan R. and Jennie Mae (Beal) Lance. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Raymond Bolton; two daughters and...

MOONEY, Leigh, 20 of Kettering passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 13, 2005. He is survived by his mother Stacey (Bradley) Owens and father Greg Wissel; sister Nicole Owens; grandparents Sandra Mooney and Pat Morris; aunt Tammie (Jack) Bodmer; uncle Rodney Wissel; many cousins and many close friends. He was a graduate of Fairmont High School (2004). Arrangements in care of...

GODLEWSKI, Zygmond Joseph, 81, of Dayton passed away Thursday, December 15, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents Bronislaw and Stanislawa Godlewski. Zygmond is survived by his sister Charlotte Wenclewicz; nieces Jennifer and Regina Wenclewicz; and great nephews Michael and Joseph. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army with services in WWII, graduate...

BELL, Larry J., 58 of Dayton passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Mary Bell. He is survived by his wife Patricia, of 36 ½ years, three daughters, Dina (James) Lauricia, Carla (Weston) Chishimba and Janine (Paul) Lancaster, two sisters, Kathryn (James) Conlin and Elizabeth (John) Eisaman, ten grandchildren, special friends,...

SMITH, Laura Louiseage 68 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital. Laura was born April 3, 1937, the daughter of the late Jessie and Evalee Angel. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was Mamaw to many. She also loved to play cards and bingo. Laura is survived by her husband of 52 years,...

Dyer, Avo E. age 94 of Dayton passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Oak Creek Terrace after an extended illness. She was a member of the Community Church of Kettering, OH. Cooking for others was a great source of enjoyment for Avo, having retired as a cook from the Gorman School. She also enjoyed quilting and spending time with...

WILSON, James "Carl", age 65, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2005. He was born July 1, 1940 in Lake City, TN. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis (Hamilton) Wilson; Two sons and one daughter-in-law, Todd and Krista Wilson, Josh Wilson; three daughters and two son-in-laws, Kim Wessel, Pam and Joe Horner, Angie and Michael...

FREELS, Estel Eugene "Geno"age 57 of Brookville, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. Eugene is survived by his son, James Freels of New Lebanon; mother and father, Pauline and John Freels of Dayton; siblings, Randy Freels of Brookville, Brenda (Joe) Phillips of Dayton, Doug Freels of Dayton, and William (Charity) Freels of Union; and numerous nieces...

NAPIER, Jamesage 66 of Englewood, passed away Monday, December 12, 2005 at his home. James was born May 19, 1939, the son of Reece and Fannie Napier. He was the most loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. James was a simple man who enjoyed faith and family. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ruth Napier (nee...

FOSNOT, Larry Kenneth "Fuzz", age 51, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 13, 2005. He was born February 25, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Charles C. and Frances (Low) Fosnot. Larry was an avid sports fan and ran fantasy football and baseball leagues. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Joyce (Miracle) Fosnot; one...

CARLISLE, Joseph D.age 42 of Dayton, passed away Monday, December 12, 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital. Joseph was born August 28, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by his mother, Anna Carlisle; sister, Susan (Richard) Heiser; brother, Troy Carlisle; grandmother, Viola Carlisle; nieces and nephew, Renee (Ned) Hibbard, Matthew Hannell, and Elizabeth Heiser; great niece and nephew, Nathan and...

IRVIN, Samuel E., age 84, of Miamisburg, passed away Sun., Dec. 11, 2005 at the Veterans Medical Center Hospice Unit. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Sam is survived by his former wife Ruth Jordan; 1 son who resides in Alaska; 1 step-son Dale Coffee; 1 brother George Irvin (Linda) and 2 grandsons Aaron and...