Dorothy Anna Johnson 81 of Dayton passed away Sun Feb 15, 2004. She was born April 2, 1922 in Mixerville, Indiana. She was a member of the Central Christian Church and active in Charles Lathrem Senior Center in Kettering. Survivors include her daughters Kathryn Stephenson and Sharon Blanton; son Richard Johnson; grandchildren Megan Stephenson and Ryan Stroupe. Friends may call...

COMLEY, Norvajean 75 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Norvajean was born March 3, 1928, the daughter of Allen M. and Rosetta Smith. She was a 1946 graduate of Roosevelt High School. Norvajean is survived by her children, Teresa Rose Haller, Alison Lynn Johnson, and Allen Lee Comley; grandchildren, Norvajean, Eric, Jeremiah, Nathan, and...

MADER, Patsy S., 56, of Centerville, Ohio departed this life on Monday, February 16, 2004 at Hospice after a struggle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, George F. and Mary Margaret Moore of Dayton. She is survived by her husband, Joseph L. Mader of Centerville and two much loved children, son and daughter-in-law, Michael Andrew and...

Earl Staddon, 83, of Dayton, passed away Thursday Feb 19, 2004. He was born Oct 13, 1920 in Dayton, the son of John and Nellie Staddon. Mr. Staddon was a retired Millwright from GM. He served in the Navy during WWII, and was a member of St. Johns Lodge #13, Local 87 URW and the Prince of Peace Church of...

MERTZ, La Neeta Jo, 29, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father Lennie P. Mertz. Survivors include: her mother, Saundra; 3 daughters, Lindsey, Sabrina, & Alexis; 1 sister, La Donna; 1 brother, Lennie James; 2 grandmothers, Mary W. Denny & Ruby Fetchko; a host of other family and friends. Services...

GROOMS, Roger 58, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2004 at his residence. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, February, 17, 2004 at East Liberty Church, Lynx, Ohio with a visitation from 12:00 pm until time of service. Family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Monday, February 16, 2004 at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road. Interment at...

SOMERS, Irene 89, of Huber Heights, passed away Wed. 2/11/04 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded by her parents, Charles & Mary Schulte. Survivors include her loving husband of 47 yrs. Edward; 1 son, Charles (Jean) Stone; 1 grandson, Stephen Stone; 1 granddaughter, Debra (Ovid) Scott; 1 great-granddaughter, Heather Stone; 1 brother, Leo Schulte; 5 sisters, Loretta Merkle, Eloise...

MONTGOMERY, Regina 55, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, 2/16/04 at Grandview Hospital. Services will be 2 pm Friday, 2/20/04 at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Family will receive visitors from 1 until time of service.

STEWART, Cynthia 34, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, 2/5/04 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was preceded by her 2 grandfathers, Roy Miracle & Alonzo Roark. Survivors include: her parents, John & Wanda Roark; 2 sons, William & Tyler Stewart; 2 sisters, Jennifer (Scott) Vance, Sonya (Tim) Warner; 2 grandmothers, Mabel Miracle & Mandy Roark; former husband, Wayne Stewart; a host...

MARTIN, Ricky T. Sr., 56 of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, 2/5/04 at Sycamore Hospital. He was preceded by his parents, Roddy & Betty Martin. Survivors include: 2 sons, Ricky Jr. (Crystal) & Bill (Charity); 4 grandchildren, Brooke, Brody, Jordan, & Madison; a host other family & friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 41014 Needmore Rd.

ROESSER, James C. 88 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Friday 2/6/04. He retired from Standard Oil after 36 years of service. Survivors include: 4 children, Roberta & James Ping, Sharon & Luther Cox, Cheryl Morris, David & Carol Roesser; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Private Graveside service will be held at Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive visitors from 5- 7...

MASON, Robert E. 77, of Dayton, departed this earth on Sunday, 2/8/04. He graduated from Roosevelt High School class of 1944 and was a WWII Navy Veteran. Survivors include: his loving wife of 55 yrs., M. Elaine; 1 daughter, Mary Sue (Sam) Dunford; 2 sons, Michael Joseph (Tenn.) & Mark James (Debbie); adopted daughter, Doodie; 9 grandchildren; 7 1/2 great-grandchildren;...

HERBST, Larry K. 65 of Huber Heights, passed away at the VA Hospital, Wednesday, 1/28/04. He was preceded in death by his father, Rowland. Survivors include his loving wife Betty; his mother Sally & sister Beverly; 2 daughters, Kandi & Holly 4 step-children Paul, Bill, David & Teresa; a host of other family and friends. The family wishes to extend...

WHITEMAN, Walter (Walt), 66 of Dayton, passed away at his residence after a brief illness on Thursday 1/29/04. Survived by his loving wife of 40 yrs. Barbara; 1 daughter, Donna Shampton & husband Robert of Dayton; 2 sons, James Whiteman of Dayton & John Whiteman of Los Angeles, CA.; 1 grandson, Spencer Shampton of Dayton; 4 sisters, Mary Lou Hammer...

HUFFORD, Jack C. 78 of Dayton, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on Monday, 2/2/04. He was Preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Glenna Hufford; Step-Father, Raymond Goeckeler; 1 sister, Jean Sims; Survivors include his loving wife, Treva; 3 sons, Pete (Donna), Steven (Shannon), & Richard (Tammy ) Hufford; 2 daughters, Kathleen & Jacklyn Hufford; 3 grandchildren, James,...

BRYANT, Loy E. Jr. 52 of Huber Heights, passed away Monday 2/2/04 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Roy E. Bryant; maternal grandparents, Ernest & Elsie Poffenberger; numerous uncles, aunts, & cousins; special uncle, Noonie Templeton; mother-in-law, Mary F. Taylor; Survivors include his parents, Loy Sr. and Charlotte; 1 grandmother, Daisy; his loving wife of...

MULLINS, Ina M. 78 of Dayton, passed away at the Livingston Care Center on Thursday, 2/5/04. Ina was a member of Bath Road Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents Ervin & Vina Johnson. Survivors include her loving husband of 58 yrs., Charles; 1 son, Chad & his wife, Diane; 1 grandson, Brad; 1 granddaughter, Amanda;...

Robert J. Zugelder, 70 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2004. Robert served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, was a graduate of Chaminade H.S., and retired from General Motors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Zugelder; brothers, Pete and Mike; and sisters, Mary Ann Slyder and Kate Partlow. He...

ARNDTS, John Jr., 61, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, 1/26/04 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, John L. Arndts Sr. Survivors include his mother, Louise; his loving wife Charlene Arndts; 2 sons, John Leroy ( Ginger) Arndts III, and Charles John (Sandy) Arndts; 1 daughter, Tammy Sue Arndts Settle, ( Carl Settle); 3 grandchildren, Toni,...

ADKINS Robert, 20, of Sarasota Florida, formerly of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2004, as a result of a car accident. He graduated from Northridge High School/MVCTC in 2001, where he majored in carpentry. He is survived by his expectant wife, Mandi; 1 daughter, KayLynn; Parents, Ron Adkins & Linda Adkins (Greg Burkhammer); 1 sister, Rachal; 1 brother, Ryan;...