Nicole Renee SwankAge 31, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Cecil Hickman. Nicole is survived by her children, John Paul, Dominic, Katlyn, Larry & Aaron; her parents, Robert & Rhonda Swank; one sister, Rebecca; grandmother, Betty Hickman; nephews, Brady, Sammy & Madden; and by her extended family &...

KELLY, Anna M. age 81 passed away October 29, 2011 at Oak Creek Terrace Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her sons, Garry and Steve Lawson; brother, Carl Collins; and sister, Roberta Farnish. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Young; brothers, Arnis, Linnie, Richard James, and Jessie; sister, Velma Payton; grandchildren, Lissie Lawson, Aaron Lawson, Brooke Lawson,...

James C. Kiefer, age 81 of Vandalia, passed away October 29, 2011. He was born March 24, 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Michael P. Kiefer and Theresa Kiefer-Prall.James was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Korean War. He was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where he attended undergraduate and law school. James was a private practice...

Lillian Jean Yaeger, age 88, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Marrs and Laurie Geisler; granddaughters, Christina Gardner, Myckala Geisler, Destiny Geisler; great-grandsons, Jesse Yaeger and Brian Kovac; and brother, Jim Napier. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 1-2:30pm at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering...

Richard L. Cummings, age 67 of Dayton, passed away October 29, 2011. He was born April 13, 1944 in Dayton to the late Oscar and Gertrude Cummings. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his sisters: Virginia and Margarete; and brother, Charles. Richard is survived by brothers: Don (Joyce), Paul (Pauline) and Jim (Becky); and many...

Donald F. Wright, age 89, wonderful son, husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, and uncle, went to live in peace with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, with his wife of 59 years, Helen Louise Wright, by his side. Born in Coshocton, Ohio Nov. 15, 1921, he was a resident of Dayton, Ohio since 1962. He was a 1985...

Emma Dalton (nee Meece), 84, of Fairborn, OH., passed away into the care of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, October 28, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton, Ohio. She was born on August 21, 1927, in Somerset, KY., to the late Andrew Haze Meece and Ida K Cummings of Somerset. She grew up in White Lily, attended Shopville High School...

Weber, Johanna, age 82, of Washington Township, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011. Johanna is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: Rudi Weber, Gerhard (Kathy) Weber; 4 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 sister and 2 brothers. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband: Rudolf. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 2, 2011...

Ruth Anne Kinnaird, age 1 month, went home to be with the Lord Oct. 26, 2011. Ruth is survived by her parents: Chad and Angela Kinnaird; twin brother, Edward; and by many other loving family members and friends. Memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, visitation one...

John H. Weis, age 88, a resident of Grafton Oaks Nursing Home, passed away October 28, 2011. He was born December 9, 1922 in Dayton to the late Hugh and Clara Weis.John was a veteran of the U.S. Army, who proudly served his country during WWII. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 31, 2011...

THOMAS, Virgaleen age 84 passed away October 27, 2011. She was born July 19, 1927 in Owingsville, KY. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lillian Ginter; daughter, Veronica Lee Thomas, and her brother Charles Ginter, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Leroy Thomas; son, Adrian K. (Joyce) Thomas, grandson, Michael Thomas; sister,...

Gladys Louise Jennings, of Dayton Ohio, born June 19, 1914 in Ironton Ohio, departed this life on Thursday, October 27, 2011 after experiencing a long-term illness. She was the daughter of Anderson Crumley and Odessa (Shreeves) Crumley. Preceded in death by her sister, Mary A. Clark and parents. She enjoyed serving the Lord, cooking and traveling. She is survived by...

AMMERALL, John E. "Jack", 85, of Beavercreek passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Theresa Ammerall; brother Edward Shoemaker, his wife Violet; and niece Diane Koehler. Jack is survived by his great nieces Lynn (Robert) Hammons and Terri (Tom) Lee; great-great nephews David (Heather) Lannigan and Bobby Hammons;...

T. Roger GodseyAge 63, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Geraldine & McClee Godsey. He is survived by his loving wife of the past 16 years, Charlene Godsey; aunts & uncles, Percell & Ann Elam and Dana & Douglas Begley; many other relatives & friends, including his special aids, Terri Profitt, Stella...

William J. Lingo, Sr., age 69 of Dayton, passed away October 23, 2011. He was born February 14, 1942 in Columbus to the late Charles W. and Frieda B. Lingo.Bill is survived by his children: Mary Caren (Christopher) Heffner, William J. Lingo, Jr., Angela (Marc) Zirille, Sarah (Scott) Thayer, Caroline (Stephen) Shiner and Charles W. (Jamie) Lingo, II; 12 grandchildren;...

Lakes, Leona, went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 after a long life of 89 years. Leona was a long time member of Bethel Baptist Church in Franklin and she loved to garden. Leona is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law: Judy & Dan Ballweg; daughter-in-law: Ruth...

SCHELENZ, Juive "Judy", 83, of Beavercreek passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert "Bob" Schelenz; children Nancy (Rick) Grile, Kathy (Mick) Hurst, and Carol (Nick) Driscoll; grandchildren Doug Grile, Amanda (Dave) Coomer, Mark (Rachael) Grile, Matt (Tammy) Hurst, Adam Hurst , Luke Hurst , and Daniel Driscoll;...

Richard P. Livingood, age 85, of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011. He was born March 30, 1926 in Cleveland, OH to the late Alden & Margaret Livingood. Richard served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He worked as a carpenter/home builder for many years. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia...

DEATON, Alva E., age 74, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Deaton. Alva is survived by his siblings, Dorothy Fenton of Hollywood, FL, Ion (Loretta) Deaton of College Park, MD, Brant Deaton of Pulaski, NY, Frank (Loretta) Deaton of Fairborn, OH, Charles (Jean) Deaton of Jackson, KY, and...

KNOTH, Betty F., 74 of Beavercreek passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Oda Grubb; son Timothy John Knoth; daughter Mary Elizabeth Knoth; sister June Hall; brothers Kenneth Grubb and Clarence Grubb, Jr. Betty is survived by her husband of 56 years, Norman Knoth; children Diana...