MONTGOMERY, Rita F. age 79 of Dayton, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Covenant House Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Asenath Finegan and her brothers Billy and Chuck Finegan. She is survived by 4 sons, David Montgomery of Beavercreek, James Jr. (Sharon) Montgomery, Chris Montgomery of Dayton, Scott...

COTTERMAN, Myrtle Christina (nee Edgington)age 87 of Vandalia, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 1, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Myrtle was born November 21, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio and was a wonderful loving wife of 60 years to her surviving husband, David W. Cotterman. She is loved and cherished by her...

Pottenger, James "Len"age 62 of Huber Heights. The Lord called him home unexpectedly Sunday evening, January 29, 2006. Jim was born on March 9, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio. Jim was employed by Sam's Club on Miller Lane at the gas station. He will be missed by many of the members who stopped by for gas and to chat with him....

CAMPBELL SR., Charles E. age 68 of Moraine, passed away Monday, January 30, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his son Mike Campbell and his parents Curran and Dusty Campbell. He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of 19 years, his son Charles E. Jr. and wife Donna Campbell of IN, daughter Robin Campbell of...

GARLTIC, Stanley R., age 83 of Kettering passed away Monday, January 30, 2006 at the Oaks of West Kettering Nursing Home, where he received excellent care. He served his country during WWII in the US Army in the South Pacific. A Scout Leader for many years, Stan also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, gardening, and all animals. Stan was a long-time...

PATON, Betty J., age 72, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 27, 2006. She was born May 5, 1933 in Lexington, KY, the daughter of James and Minnie (McClanahan) Boots. Betty was President of the Convenant House Residence Association. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Carole and Michael Martin,Theresa (Teia) and Rick Ashbridge, and Kimberly and Robert Bertron;...

TAMASKA, Joseph E., age 77, of Kettering, passed away Sat., Jan. 28, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 son Randy Tamaska. Joe is survived by his wife of 54 years Margie; his son Terry Tamaska of Kettering; his daughter Tammie Napier & husband Duke of Kettering; 2 brothers Ray Tamaska &...

EDWARDS, Marsha C., age 58, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly Sat., Dec. 31, 2005 at home. She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Edwards. Marsha is survived by her father Wilton Edwards; 3 sisters Mary Jo Tucker, Catherine Ulring, and Patricia Brown; niece Leslie Tucker Weiser & husband Chris; nephews David Ulring & wife Shari and Michael Ulring...

KOSHER, Jerrica I. (Conn), age 27, of Dayton, passed away January 26, 2006. Jerrica was born February 21, 1978 the daughter of the late David Charles Conn and Teresa Ann (Fugate) Couch. On June 29, 2003 she married Jason Lyle Kosher. Jerrica graduated in the top 10 of class from Patterson Co-Op, became a dental assistant, and also worked in...

FERRELL, Joanna Cotterman, age 64, of Springboro and formerly of Centerville, passed away Sat., Jan., 28, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton after a year long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Borders. Joanna is survived by her mother Edna Mae Borders of Kokomo, IN; her husband of 20 years David Ferrell of Springboro; 3...

GRIFFIN, Regina R., age 79 of Kettering, passed away Fri., Jan. 27, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years John V. Griffin, Sr. on March 13, 2003. Regina is survived by her 3 sons John Jr. & wife Denise, Jim & wife Judi and Timothy; 1 daughter Marianne Hobstetter & husband Peter;...

GRAHAM, Everett "Winston", 66, of Miami Township passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his father Namon Graham and brothers Roscoe and Lawrence Graham. Winston is survived by his daughter Christy Graham; mother Ruie Graham; brothers Billy, Bobby, Simon Earl, and Darrell Graham and Hurst Walls;sister Brenda Graham;numerous other family and...

PERKINS, Margaret D. "Dee", age 70, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 27, 2006. She was born August 16, 1935 in Williamsburg, KY, the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Powers) Hamblin. She is survived by; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and David Cummins; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jim Perkins, Mike and Tyanna Perkins; 5 grandchildren, Jennifer Hamblin, Heather Fairchild,...

BEARD, John F. "Jack", age 76, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 27, 2006. He was born June 5, 1929 in Cleves, OH, the son of John and Lula (Fox) Beard. Jack was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was very involved in youth sports with the Ledex Biddy Basketball Program, Medlake Little League, started the Tecumseh...

KANTHAK, Terrie, 40, of Miami Township passed away Friday, January 27, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. She is survived by her husband Eric Kanthak; parents Bob and Barbara Brockman; daughter Brittani; sons Eric Jr. and Matthew; twin sister Tambie (Paul) Trask and sister Melody (Steve) Piller; special aunt Elizabeth Thompson; numerous other family and friends. Terrie was a member of...

OLIVER, Audrey O., 88, of Kettering passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Sycamore Glen Retirement Community. She is preceded in death by her husband William Marvin Oliver and son Larry Oliver. Audrey is survived by her sons Russ (Margie) and Rudy (Nancy) Oliver; daughter-in-law Marlene Oliver; loving sister Hazel Danner; grandchildren Jennifer Osterday, Mark Oliver, Michele Erby, Matthew Oliver,...

Rev. James Thomas Warren Jr., age 65 of Xenia, OH went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral Services will be held TODAY, SATURDAY JANUARY 28, 2006 at the Newcomer Funeral Home (3940 Kettering Blvd.), Bishop William Patrick, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

WAGNER, Sonya Thiel, age 78, of Dayton, OH, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Mercy Siena Woods after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by her parents Margaret Thiel and Robert Hall; son, Gary R. Wagner; sister, Charlotte Krug; brother, Melvin Thiel. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lavern (Vern) J. Wagner; two daughters, Karen Francis...