NEFF, Thomas Randall, 20, of Dayton, OH passed away Wednesday September 7, 2011. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce Neff. Survivors include in his parents, Randy and Kelly Neff; grandparents, Jerry Neff, Kay Conover, and Kenneth Lyninger; siblings, Joseph Neff, Rachel Neff, and Anna Neff. Tommy loved spending time with his family; his cousins, aunts, and uncles...

Clark, Estelle O., age 85, of West Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2011. Estelle was born October 16, 1925 in Lee County, Virginia. She was a long time member of Friendship Baptist Church in Miamisburg. Estelle is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Leon L. (Pat) Clark & Danny R. (Sharon) Clark; daughter and son-in-law: Marcella (Gary) Lakatos;...

NAAS, Marvin Lee, age 89, peacefully left the temporal for the eternal on September 7, 2011. He was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, North Dayton Anglers Club and the Huber Heights VFW. Marvin loved to fish and yell at the Reds on T.V. He served his country as an airman during World War II and...

Lillian was taken to Heaven unexpectedly on September 5, 2011. She was a truly devoted religious woman. She spent much of her life taking care of her fmaily and ministering to those who needed her. She was loved by all and will be remembered as always having a smile.She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, parents, Charles and...

KALOYANO, John N. "Papa John", age 86 of New Carlisle, passed away on his 86th birthday, September, 7, 2011. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 7, 1925 to the late Nestor J. and Anna M. Kaloyano. John is survived by his wife of 48 years, Fern Kaloyano; children: Aris (Robert) Kaloyano-Dippong, Anna (Kenny) Justis-Younce, John (Dona) Massie and...

Robin Barker, 48, of Kettering, OH was called to be home with Jesus on Wednesday Sept. 7 after a hard battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Patterson Co-op High School. She had 15 years of service at Montgomery County Courts, she loved her job and her co-workers. She is preceded in death by her father: Thomas "Pete" Collins....

Baker, Glen S. Age 55, passed away at home Sept. 6, 2011. He was born in Springfield, OH and has lived in Dayton for most of his life.He was perceded in death by his mother and father, Vanie K. and Glen P. Baker, and sister Sharron Abrams. He is survived by his son Glen S. Baker Jr. and daugher Nicole...

JONES, Michael E., 55, of Wooster, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Betty Jones and brother Marvin Jones, Jr. Mike is survived by his children Kassie Jones, Shaun Jones, Wade Howard, Tiffany Howard, and Sarah Jones; grandchildren Jimmy Jones III and Scarlett Howard; sisters Sharon (Tom) Hunter and Judy (Duke)...

Fred A. "Big Guy" Hackett, age 65 of Huber Heights, passed away September 6, 2011. He was born July 31, 1946 in Carlisle, PA to the late William Hackett and Frances Hackett Hershey. Fred is survived by his wife of 33 years, Joan Hackett; children: Candi and John Eisenmann, Cinnamon and Eric Cisney, Fred and Stacy Hackett, William "Billy" and...

BOWLING, Ruth, age 81, of Conover, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011. She was born February 2, 1930 in Virginia. Ruth was active in her local church as a Sunday school teacher. She is survived by her children, Darlene (Dannie) Stevens and Dennis Bowling; three grandchildren, Daniel Stevens, Jennifer Bowling, and Christopher Bowling; two brothers, Carl and Em; three...

Roy W. "Bill" Wade, age 75, of Springboro, passed away at Christ Hospital, September 3, 2011. He was born September 21, 1935 in Franklin, OH to Elizabeth & Glenn Wade. He served in the Army in Fort Hauchuca, Arizona. He worked for Old Colony Dayton Envelope for 30 years, a graduate of Springboro High School class of 1954. Bill is...

JOHNSON, C. Travis, 36, of Miamisburg, OH was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 4, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. He was a graduate of West Carrollton High School, an avid golfer, and Bengals fan. He is preceded in death by his mother Connie Johnson; grandfather, "Buzz" Johnson; and aunt, Brenda. Survivors include grandmother,...

William "Ray" Keith, age 96, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Walnut Creek Nursing Facility. He was born June 6, 1915 in Somerset, KY to the late John & Lilly Keith. Ray served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he received the Bronze Star. He was employed at McCalls/Dayton Press as a...

LOCKWOOD, Jerry "Ed", age 57, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Virginia Lockwood. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sheila; daughter, Jennean (Marcus) Bosch; grandson, Aaron Bosch; granddaughter, Ashley Bosch; great-grandson, Noah Bosch; two sisters, Vicki Johnson and Connie (John) Newton; one...

NEEDHAM, Bernadine, age 71, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011. She was born July 14, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. Bernadine worked for the City of Dayton as a Tax Auditor for 37 years. She was an avid bingo player. Bernadine is survived by her children, Renee, Joe and Debbie; one grandson, Bently; one grand dog, Sunshine; two sisters,...

Susanne M. ShoemakerAge 83, of Dayton passed away peacefully Friday, September 2, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. Sue was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Earl A. Shoemaker; her parents, Harry & Clara Fries; and by three sisters, Florence Saul, Grace DeHaven & Rita Marzetta. Sue is survived by four children, Linda Knoop-Graham, Ron (Debra)...

William "Bill" Truesdell EiffertPassed away at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City, Ohio on Sunday, September 4, 2011. He was born June 6, 1916 to Curt Eiffert and Kathryn (Truesdell) Eiffert of Dayton, Ohio, who preceded him in death. Graduated Fairview High School in 1934 and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, in 1938 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He...

Robert O. "Sunday Bob" HagerAge 88, of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center after a courageous battle against cancer. Robert was married to Margot A. Hager, who preceded him in death on September 7, 2001. He is survived by daughter, Hannah, step-daughter, Clair Kiger, his twin brother, Bill (Bernie) Hager...

Patricia A. McKinney, age 78, of Kettering, passed away Friday, September 2, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene McKinney; and son, Roland Sheward. Patricia is survived by her granddaughter, Heather Elwer; great-grandson, Collin Elwer; sister, Evelyn Graham; loving sister Becky (Gerald) Bohannon; sister-in-law, Virginia Mills; and many other relatives and friends. Patricia retired from the Kettering...