Gabriel Keith Zunk, age 34, passed away June 5, 2011. He was born May 7, 1977 in Pittsfield, MA, to Keith E. Zunk and Mary K. Pike. Gabe was preceded in death by his grandparents: Raymond and Mary Zunk.Gabe is survived by his parents: Keith Zunk and Mary and Robert Pike; sister, Sarah (Jeremy) Caudill; grandparents: John and Penny Peluso;...

Swanton, Martha Marie, age 87, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011. Martha was a 1942 graduate of New Moorefield High School and a University of Dayton Nursing School Alumni. Martha is survived by her nieces and nephews: Edward Eugene (Brenda) Swanton, Linda Marie Swanton, Richard Alan Swanton, Kim (David) Lee, Lori Kreig, Paula Hillard, Tim Hillard; and numerous...

Vanessa Dawn Miller, age 38 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday June 2, 2011. She was born on December 27, 1972 to William and Bobbie Miller. Vanessa was preceded in death by her grandfather, Fred Burkhart; and great grandma, Dovie Rose.In addition to her parents, Vanessa is survived by her five children, Dynasty, Ocheya, Heaven, Kaia, and Ty'Reese; one brother,...

Brown, Marjorie A., age 72, of Dayton and formerly of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2011. She was born in Cincinnati to the late Conrad & Mildred (Taylor) Ornes. Marjorie is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Debbie (Tom) Marker, Jackie Brown-Dakin, and Barb (Bill Daniel) Brown; grandsons: Tom (Kelly Burke) Marker, and Joe Marker; special friend and...

Sprouse, Anthony William "Tony", age 21, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 3, 2011. Tony was a 2008 graduate of Fairmont High School, and was attending Sinclair Community College in the Radiology Tech program. Tony was preceded in death by his great grandfather: Michael Kumanchik; grandmother: Nellie Sprouse; and niece: Sophia Nelson. He leaves behind to cherish his...

GENTIS, Jack E., 61, of Riverside passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Gentis; sons Jasen (Traci), Gregory, Daniel (Carla), and John Gentis; step daughter Christina Roadruck; grandchildren Heidi, Dale, Gabriel, Rowan, and Decklan; and brother Francis "Frank" (Mary) Gentis. Jack was a medic in the U.S. Navy with service in...

Marine Merrett, age 82, of Dayton, Ohio journeyed to her eternal resting place on Thursday, June 2, 2011. She was preceded in death by husband, Jessie Merrett; three brothers, Matthew Cathey of Benton Harbor, Michigan; Maxcell Cathey of Vallejo, California, and Walter Cathey, Jr., of Dayton, Ohio; one sister, Norma Buchanan of Dayton, Ohio; a loving sister in law, Claudine...

SPARKS, Polly, age 70, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Matilda Hall. Polly is survived by her husband of 38 years, Lloyd R. Sparks, Sr.; children, Deborah (James) Rousseau, Troy (Janet) Mayhon, Lloyd R. Sparks, Jr., and Lorene Gaipo; grandchildren, Elizabeth Smith, Michael Hayes, Stephen Hayes, Mary Foster,...

HESTER, Ollie Lee, age 80, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Mr. Hester was born on October 23, 1930 in Troy, Ohio, to the late Joseph Lee Hester and Alice Lucinda (Queen) Hester. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Ella Mae (Morris) Hester, who passed away on October 3, 1990...

FRIZZELL, Elvira (nee: Maier), 83, of Kettering, passed away Friday June 3, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 16, 1928 in Heilbronn, Germany, to Robert and Anna Maier. Ellie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Frizzell; and grandson, Damian. Survivors include children, Margaret (Stephen) Epling, Beverly (Tom) Schryver, Robert (Sherry) Frizzell, and Russell (Kathy)...

James R. Passon, Age 79, Born - 1/16/32 in Greenville, Ohio - Passed 5/31/11. Son of Robert and Doris Passon. Devoted husband and father. Veteran of the US Navy,Avid Bowler and Horseshoe enthusiast. Survived by his wife of 40 Years - Laura "Mae" Passon. Daughters - Deborah Elaine Patterson, Lisa Lynn Chaffin, JacquelynSue Schmitz. Sons - Perry Mason Spencer, George...

Barbara N. (Schnarre) Wesco, age 79 of Dayton, passed away June 1, 2011. She was born April 11, 1932 in Dayton to the late Casper and Beatrice Schnarre. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Wesco; granddaughter, Brittany Wesco; and sister, Aloha Cole.Barbara is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: April and Larry...

Robert Lee "Dutch" ChaplinDied on May 30, 2011 in Dayton, Ohio of a pulmonary embolism at the early age of 75.Born in Dayton, Ohio May 19, 1936 to Elmer & Velma Chaplin. Robert was a rambunctious child and excelled at football, playing for Stivers High School. The other players gave him the nickname "Dutch" because of his "Dutch-like" facial features...

Judy L. Welch, age 68, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Judy was born November 28, 1942 in Hillsboro, OH to the late Francis "Doc" & Ruth DeVore. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Walt; son, Mike; granddaughter, Jessica; brother, Joel (Suzanne) DeVore; sister, Jenny (John) Hopkins; and many...

Charles R. "Dick" Brest, age 77, passed away May 31, 2011. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elizabeth Brest; and brother, George Brest, Jr.Charles is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Laura E. Brest; sons: James (Debbie), Robert (Carol) and Stephen (Debbie); daughters: Sherry (Dan) Hall and Jeanine (Jeff) Wright; 8 grandchildren; 4 great...

TRAYLOR, Teresa Ann, of Centerville, OH passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011. She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph L. Ulrich Sr.; survivors include, mother, June Ulrich; brothers, Joe Ulrich, Steve Ulrich, and Brian Ulrich; nieces, Jessica, Candice, Tracy, Erica, and Jami; and great nephews, Cameron and Caleb. Visitation is Saturday June 4, 2011 from 3pm to 5pm...

MAHONEY, Darlene K. nee Travis, age 67, passed away May 31, 2011. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Harry J. Travis and Phyllis J. Travis. She is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Charles Mahoney, Jr.; children, Michael Steven (Dana), and Jennifer Ann Mahoney Rogers; grandchildren, Heather (Kurt) Leitschuh, Samuel Charles Rogers A1-C United States...

LOUDERMILK, Keith E., age 67, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011. He was born December 13, 1943 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Keith retired from Dayton Power and Light after 30 years and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and looking for antiques. Keith is survived by his wife of 47 years,...

Mary H. Banks, age 82 of Englewood, passed away May 29, 2011. She was born April 20, 1929 in Pence Branch, KY to the late James and Josephine Hoffman. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, James Watkins and Robert Hoffman; and sister, Reva Moille.Mary is survived by her loving husband of nearly 62...