Ruby M. Keller, age 81, of Dayton, passed away May 22, 2011. She was born November 3, 1929 in Dayton to the late Charles and Emeline Shepherd. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Keller; sister, Doris Jean Mitchell; and brothers, Robert Shepherd and William Shepherd.Ruby is survived by her children: William McConnell,...

ANDERS, Tyler J. 19, of Xenia, passed into eternal peace on Sunday, May 22, 2011. He was blessed to his parents, Rosanne and Mike Anders on November 7, 1991. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Caroline McManes and his uncles, Greg and Keith McManes. Tyler is survived by his loving parents Rosanne Anders (Denny Penewit), and Mike Anders...

Learia Bell Edwards, affectionately known as Leary Bell, was born on September 8, 1923 to James Bell and Essie Hayes. At an early age she moved to Dayton, OH where she resided until death. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School. Learia was united in holy matrimony to Alvin Edwards Jr. on April 15, 1978 who preceded her in...

Linda L. Combs, age 62, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Sr. & Thelma Wolf; and brother, William Wolf Jr. Linda is survived by her husband and companion of over 20 years, Kenneth Combs; sister, Diana Wolf; brother; Bruce (Julie) Wolf; daughter, Michelle Parsons; faithful...

TODD, Elizabeth Joy, 74, of Dayton, OH passed away Monday May 23, 2011. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements by the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH.

Christopher C. Mason, age 36, of Dayton, left us unexpectedly Saturday, May 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Mason and Lowell & Carolyn Whiddon. Chris is survived by his loving wife, Shannon Mason, daughter, Olivia Jaymes Mason; parents, Mark & Deborah Mason; grandmother, Mary Elaine Mason; sister, Sheila (Sean) Gray; mother-in-law, Joy Jones & her...

REICH, Greg S., age 46, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Barbara Reich. Greg is survived by his children, Gregory, Michael, and Christina; siblings, Steven and Toni (Greg); nieces and nephews, Jamie, Jake, Devin, and Kristen; many special friends, including Pat and Larry Gonzalez, Lara Waldemar, and Butch Kunk....

Dorothea "Dottie" Coder (Linville) 78, was escorted by Angels into Jesus' arms on May 20,2011, where she will join her sister, Mary Kiehl& her brother Don Linville. She was born in Mt Olivet, KY on July 7,1932. She moved to Dayton and was married to Charles (Bob) Coder on June 21, 1952. Bob shared his deep love and devotion to...

Staley, Bernard F., age 84, of Miami Township, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011. Bernie was a retired fire fighter with the City of Dayton for over 27 years, a United States Army Veteran proudly serving during WWII, and a member of the VFW, American Legion, Moose and Eagles. Bernie is survived by his sons: Doug (Becky) Staley, Steve...

William James NeeleyAge 50 of Dayton passed away Friday, May 20, 2011. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Neeley & Joyce Cheatham; and by his grandparents, William & Ardella Kline. Billy is survived by two sisters, Cathy (Dave) Hoffer and Kim Means; one brother, Kevin Wamer; nieces & nephews, Joshua T. Mullins, Travis S. Wamer, Brandi Hoffer,...

Anna M. RossAge 53 of Dayton passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, John & Birdie (Sanders) Fegel; one brother, Frank Fegel; and by her aunt & uncle, Jean & Freda Owens. Anna is survived by her husband of the past 38 years, Danny Ross; three daughters, Frankie...

Michael David "Mason" Adkins, age 68, of Celina, OH passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He was born January 12, 1943 in Morehead, KY to the late James Coy & Ethel Laura Adkins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Harrier; and brother, Howard Leon Adkins. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Carol "Kay"...

Gary E. Wright, age 81, formerly of Bellbrook, OH went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 19, 2011. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lillie Wright; son, Dennis Wright; daughter, Teresa (Dave) Howard; grandson; Michael Howard; granddaughter, Kelly Howard; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 22, 2011...

Edward D. SchachererAge 87, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at his home. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, August & Clara (Myer) Schacherer; one son, Jeff Schacherer; two brothers, Joe & Frank Schacherer; one sister, Marcella Cavanaugh; and by one son-in-law, Frank Grubbs. Ed is survived by his wife of the past 31...

Robert Marvin Knapp, 74, of Kettering, OH passed away Tuesday May 17, 2011. Contact family directly for service times and information.

Dorothy Z. Vaughn, of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, crossed-over quietly on May 17 at the Trinity Community of Beavercreek, Ohio. She passed with her family gathered around her after a short but courageous fight with her illness.Dorothy was born on October 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh and graduated from Watsontown High School in Watsontown, Pennsylvania in 1945. She attended Bucknell University where...

James L. TownsendAge 78 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Iris Townsend; his parents, Manuel & Gertie (Hart) Townsend; his mother-in-law, Eleanor Maiker-Koufie who passed away this past December at the age of 102; two sisters & one brother. Jim is survived by three children, Janet (John)...

Lisa Rene' (nee: Wilson) Smithers, 43, of Moraine, OH was born October 7th 1967 and left this world May 16th 2011. She worked at Hormel Foods and was a member, a bus captain and children's church worker at Moraine Heights Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory; her mother: Carol Wilson; grandparents: Ernest and Wanda Wyatt; siblings: Emma Day(Tim),...