WESTBELD (Gabriel), Emma Louise, age 87, of Centerville, passed away March 22, 2004 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was preceded in death by her husband Linus; parents, Wentz and Elsie Gabriel; 2 brothers, Fred and Paul Gabriel. Emma is survived by her 2 daughters, Roberta Penwell (Ronald) of TX and Janet Westbeld of Los Angeles, CA; 2 sons Jerome Westbeld...

JOHNSON, David W., age 46, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2004 at home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, November 1, 1957. He was a Kettering resident for 42 years and attended Kettering schools, graduating in 1975. He received an Associate degree from Sinclair and a BS degree from the University of Dayton in 1982, Cum Laude. He...

BURFORD, Steve, age 46 of West Carrollton passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2004. Steve served our country in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Burford and is survived by his mother, Josephine "Jo" Burford; aunts and uncle, Janet (Danny) Ferguson, Donna Burford, and Phyllis Helm; and cousins, Chris, Greg, Jan, Mark, and...

RATZEL Lillian G. 58 of Trotwood passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2004 at Grandview Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband Gunther; son Joseph Ratzel and daughter Melanie and husband Bob Shipley; grandchildren Taylor, Drew, Brad, Ally, Keith, Tiffany, Kristen and Daniel; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday, March 26,...

WEESE Loleta, 87 of Huber Heights; passed away Tuesday 3/23/04 at Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Estol; her parents, Roy & Theresa Saylor. Survivors include: 2 daughters, Kay Fleming & Sharon Porter; 3 sons, Kenneth (Beverly), Starling & Thomas (Reable) Weese; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Evelyn of Fla.;...

OWENS, Rovella M. 62 of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, 3/20/04 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred & Isabella Beauch; 3 sisters, Isabelle Foor, Beaulah Donaldson & Clara Mausser; 3 brothers, Howard, Edward & David Beauch. Survivors include: her loving husband of 35 yrs., Jim Owens; 1 daughter, Pam (Ken Wilson); 2 step-daughters,...

COX Ernest William, 80 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, 3/20/04 at his residence. Graveside services will be held 10 am Wed. 3/24/04 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Trotwood, OH. Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home (North) has been entrusted with arrangements.

TAYLOR Lenora A. 83 of Dayton; passed away Friday, 3/19/04 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Private services will be held at the family's convenience. Arrangements have been entrusted to Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home. (Kettering)

CRAIG Sharon A. 61 of Dayton; passed away Sat. 3/20/04. She was preceded in death by her father, Brooks Scott; 1 son, Joey Newland; 1 sister, Darlene. Survivors include: 2 sons, Kelly (Joy), Scott (Michelle) Craig; 3 daughters, Teresa Weinland, Brenda (George) McSherry, and Angel (Darrin) Thornsbury; 26 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; her mother, Wanda Scott; 1 sister, Sandy Shigley;...

MOORE, Danny 48 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, 3/17/04 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil & Christine Moore. Survivors include: his loving wife, Vickie; 2 sons, Daniel & Thomas Moore; 1 brother, Tom (Marie) Moore; 3 sisters, Crystal & Stacey Moore, Sandy (Tom) Wincinski; niece, Jessica; nephew, Jason and many other neices & nephews;...

BROWN-PITTS, Rita 52 of Dayton, passed away Monday, 3/15/04 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack & Mary Rosenthal. Survivors include: her son, Shawn Brown; 1 grandson, Shawn Brown Jr.; 4 sisters; 2 brothers; step-mother, Faith Rosenthal; Graveside services will be held 10 am Monday, 3/22/04 at Willow View Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to...

HOBLIT, Todd, 39 of Greenville, OH.,Departed this life Wednesday, 3/10/04.Survivors include: his parents, Lois & Wilbur;1 brother, Wayne Hoblit; 1 sister, Elaine (Royal) Cotterman; 2 nephews; maternal grandparents,Kenneth & Evelyn Hall; a host of other family& friends. Todd will be greatly missed; and forever in our hearts. Arrangements havebeen entrusted to Newcomer-Farley FuneralHome, Dayton, OH.

CRASE, Cigal 72 of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, 3/11/04 at Liberty Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his parents John Henry & Emma Crase 1daughter, Donna & 1 son, Terry. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 yrs. Wanda; 1daughter Margie (Larry) Miles; 1 son, Ronald (Mary) Crase; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Retha Herbert &...

MILAM, Lois K. (Mee-Maw) 78 of Huber Heights, was born January 22, 1924 to the union of Harold & Lillian Fisher of Evansville Ind. She passed from this life on March 7, 2004. Lois is survived by her husband of 62 yrs. Calvin Milam, and her son, Tommy ( Charlotte) Milam; daughter Sherry (Denny) Laycox; grandchildren Angie, Missy, & Tommy...

NOHACS, Julia A. 52 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2004 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was preceded by her parents, William & Rose Nohacs; Survivors include: Special Love, Jack Penley; 1 daughter, Tamara (James) Howard; 1 grandson, Donnavan; 1 sister, Denise (Richard) Myrice; 1 brother, George R. Nohacs; 1 niece, Tonya L. Myrice; 2 nephews, Charles Lowe &...

WOJCIK, Ronald Jr. 41, of Dayton, passed away Friday, 3/5/04 at his residence. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; 1 son, Joey; his father, Ronald Wojcik Sr.; his mother, Gladys Mino; 2 sisters, Kathy & Cristina; 1 grandmother, Mary Wojcik, and many other loving family and friends. Family will receive visitors from 5-7 pm on Monday, 3/8/04 at...

BACK, William Lundy 52, of Huber Heights, passed away Sun. 2/29/04 at Adena Regional Hospital in Chillicothe, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernis & Eva Back. Survivors include his wife, Sue Ann; 2 daughters, Laura (Mike) Neri & Heather (Mike) Caldwell; 1 son, Christopher Back; 7 grandchildren; 4 sisters; 1 brother; a host of other family...

ADKINS, Dennis L. Sr. 56 of Riverside, passed away Sunday, 2/29/04 at Miami Valley Hospital. Survivors include his wife of 24 yrs. Robin; 5 children, Shelly, Denny, Craig, Misty & Joey; 10 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Rhonda & Regina; Services will be held 1 pm, Wed. 3/3/04 at Newcomer Farley Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Family will receive visitors from 5-8...

BALLINGER, Mollie Jane 82 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2004 at Heartland of Centerville. Mollie was born October 31, 1921, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, the daughter of Ollie and Mary Kirby. She was involved in various organizations including: the Eastern Star; Daughters of the Nile; White Shrine; and Amaranthe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verner...

CHATTERTON, Erma L. 69, of Dayton, passed away at Hospice on Thursday 2/19/04. survived by her loving husband, Kenneth; 2 daughters; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; Parents, Luella & Truman Morrison; 3 sisters; 6 brothers; 2 son-in-laws; a host of other family and friends. Services will be held 1 pm Thursday, 2/26/04 at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Burial...