Richard M. Buskirk, age 64, passed away July 16, 2011. He was born November 22, 1946 in Circleville, Ohio.He is survived by his wife, Marie Buskirk, of Reynoldsburg; children: Renee, Richard and Robert; step-daughter, Tamara Madden; several grandchildren; step-granddaughter, Elizabeth Deeter; sisters: Nelda and Kathy; many other family members and friends. Visitation will be held from 12-1 pm on Wednesday,...

Robert "Bob" Howard, age 75, currently of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer B. Howard Sr.; siblings, Harold and Robin Howard. Bob is survived by his loving & devoted wife of 57 years, Doris Howard; mother, Nell Howard; children, Deborah Terry, Darrell and Danny Howard; grandchildren, Chuck and Amanda Terry,...

WALTER, Shirley J. age 84, passed away July 16, 2011 at Heartland of Beavercreek. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Walter; son, Paul Robert; four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by eight children, Denise (Doug) Meyer, Patricia Wellmeier, Nancy (Stephen) Wethington, Ed (Penny) Walter Jr., Mary Ann (David) Cotton, Chuck Walter, Carolyn (John) Duncan, and...

FRITSCHIE, SHARON L., age 68, of Huber Heights, Ohio, formerly of West Paterson, New Jersey, died July 15, 2011. She was born August 7, 1942 in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of JOHN P. and RUTH E. (Young) Donnelly. She is survived by her husband Robert A. Fritschie, one daughter Lori L. Riley, two sons Robert S. and Todd J. Fritschie...

Connie Faye Brackney, age 62 of Dayton, passed away on Friday July 15, 2011. She was born on May 22, 1949 in Fairborn, OH, to the late Raymond and Alice Howell. In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Howell; and her sister Kay Howell.Connie is survived by her husband of 39 years, Bill...

John Nelson Whitt, age 81, of Springboro, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011. John was born February 11, 1930 in Dayton, to the late Oliver & Anna Barbara Whitt. John served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a proof reader for the Cincinnati Post/Times Star, Dayton Press and Mead Data Central. John volunteered at...

Franklin Farmer, age 63, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at hisresidence. He was born July 24, 1947. He was a factory worker and believed in the Baptist faith.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War. Frank was an avid bowler and a U.K. fan. He was a member of...

Bayne-Conway, Mary Kathryn, age 67, of Moraine, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011. Mary was a 1962 graduate of West Carrollton High School and retired from Miami Valley Hospital as a Medical Records Technician with over 29 years of service, where she was also a member of the 20 year club. Mary is survived by her husband of 24 years:...

Michael S. Traufler, age 31 of Troy, passed away unexpectedly July 12, 2011. He was born May 28, 1980 in Dayton to Steve and Deborah Traufler. Michael was preceded in death by his Papaw Joe and Grandma Traufler.Michael is survived by his wife, Missy Traufler; son, Caleb Traufler; parents: Steve and Deborah Traufler; brother, Nicholas Traufler; 3 step-children: James, Taci...

WOOD, Georg E., Jr., age 54, of Dayton, passed away Saturday July 9, 2011. He was born June 16, 1957 in Dayton. Georg is survived by his precious daughter, Abby of Cincinnati; his parents, George and Anna Wood; his sister, Kathy of Delaware, OH; brothers, Tom, David, and Louie Wood all of Dayton. He served in the US Army in...

Roger Allen Foreman, age 68 of Huber Heights, passed away on Tuesday July 12, 2011. He was born on February 20, 1943 to Robert and Evelyn Foreman (McGrath). In addition to his father, Roger was preceded in death by his step father, James McGrath. Roger is survived by his mother; two children, Rick (Angie) Foreman and Tony (Leslie) Foreman; their...

Cristine M. Fuller, age 34, passed away July 12, 2011. She was born October 15, 1976. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul D. Fuller.Cristine is survived by her loving mother, Maria Fuller; brother, David; twin sister, Melissa; and many wonderful friends. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Newcomer...

Robert B. "Bob" Gardner, age 84, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Gardner; son, Robert J. Gardner; daughter, Cheryl (John) Watts; grandsons, Jason (Amanda) Hunley and Daniel Watts; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Lillian and Natalie; and many other relatives and friends. The family will...

Cleghorn, Johnnie A., age 88, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Johnnie was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving in the South Pacific during WWII. Johnnie retired from General Motors with over 38 years of service. He was an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God and served as Associate Pastor with Calvary Open Bible Church...

BARNHART, Andrew Jordan, 19, of Miamisburg, OH passed away Monday July 11, 2011. He is preceded in death by great grandmother, Bessie L. Jackson; cousin, Darrell Brent; great uncle, Larry Franklin; and grandfather, Barry Stevenson.Survivors include grandmothers, Margaret L. Ingram and Pam Stevenson; grandfather, Isaac Jackson, Jr.; father, Rondrae Wright and Karla Jeschke; mother, Jessica Jones and Ryan Jones; aunts,...

Iva M Slinkard, (Neubert), (Clevenger) age 78, of Dayton, passed Sunday, July 10, 2011. She was born in Rushville, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lottie Clevenger; husband, Chester Slinkard; sons, Robert Slinkard and Eric Slinkard; brothers, Bob Clevenger, Henry Clevenger, Philip Clevenger and Baby Clevenger. Iva is survived by her children, Chester Slinkard Jr,...

Straight, Brian Scott, age 39, of Miamisburg, passed away July 8, 2011. Brian is survived by his loving wife: Tanya; beloved children: Chloe, Rae'ann and Will; sister: Tanya; aunts: Lisa, Debbie, Sandy, Melanie; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother: Sharon Wiesike. Brian was a wonderful and loving husband and amazing father...

Sheila Elizabeth Kingery, age 52, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mary Kingdom. She is survived by her brother, Sean Kingdom and wife Karen of Kettering; sister, Maureen Castillo and her husband, Joe of Texas; brother, Mike Kingdom and wife, Carol of Kettering; sister, Patty Zimmer...

LEWIS, Thelma M., age 88, formally of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 10, 2011. She was born April 28, 1923 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, to her parents, Jeff and Lillian Manley. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Stanley; and loving husband of 51 years, W. Frank Lewis. She is survived by daughter, Michelle (Mark) Alexander;...

Eddie D. Ballew, age 61 of Dayton, passed away July 10, 2011. He was born December 8, 1949 in Lake City, TN to the late James Ballew and Imogene Edwards. Eddie was preceded in death by his grandmother, Grace Miller; and sister, Patricia Ford.Eddie is survived by his wife, Melinda Ballew; children: Terry (Cindy) Ballew, Michelle (Tom) Miller and Chris...