BURDA, John, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Devicany, Czechoslovakia in 1928. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Bacik of Rocky River, OH. John is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Onda Faye Burda (Brock); daughters, Kathy (Mark) Cline...

Alta Mae McManus, age 81, of Washington Township, formerly of Miamisburg, went to live with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2010. Born in Cincinnati, and raised in Kentucky, she joined the Air Force in 1951 and appeared on a U.S Postal Service Stamp with President Harry Truman honoring the women in service. Always a twinkle in her eye, a...

SHIPLEY, Opal, formerly of Beavercreek, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Patriot Ridge. Opal was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky in 1923 to the late Rev. Charlie and Daisy (Rose) Scott. In 1943, Opal married her devoted husband, Cecil, who preceded her in death in 1988.Survivors include her son, Wayne Shipley; daughter, Sharon...

PIERCE, William "Bill" age 84 passed away December 02, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bessie. He is survived by his children, Jerry (Brenda), Bonnie (John) Walterbusch, and Gene (Valerie); grandchildren, Ryan (Katy), Jeff (Amber), Tracey, Alexandra, and Benjamin; 2 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Phyllis Wisecup and Marie Bundte. A memorial service will be...

Daugherty, Reverend Robert J. "Bobby Joe", age 54, of Washington Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. Bobby Joe was the Pastor at Center of Hope Church in Beavercreek and he was an award winning author. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law: Stephan (Brandon) Stewart & Celeste Daugherty; sons: Brooks Daugherty & Jackson Riley; grandson: Beckham Stewart;...

Helen Louise Howard, age 81, of Venice, FL., passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward F. Von Seelen and Richard A. Howard; step-daughter, Gail Nedvidek; and brother, Frank Schreiner. Helen is survived by her children, Catherine (Robert Jr.) Hull, Karla Von Seelen, and Stephen (Melissa) Von Seelen; step-daughter, Deborah (Allen) Sears; step-son,...

Charles G. Purcell, age 62 of Huber Heights, passed away November 25, 2010. He was born August 19, 1948 in Marshall, MI to the late George A. and Margery C. Purcell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Dennis G. Purcell; and sister, Kathy D. Purcell. Charles is survived by his daughters: Beth Ann (Charlie)...

SCHULTZ, Edward "Lee" age 66 passed away peacefully December 01, 2010, at his home with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pat (Allen) Schultz; father, Edward; children, Tamyka (Richard) Evans and Doug (Kristie) Schultz; 3 grandchildren, Luke, Ethan, and Ryan; sisters, Karen (James)...

GEVEDON Jr., Estill Curtis, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at the V.A. Hospice. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in WWII. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 3 at 11:00 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Beavercreek, OH 45432). Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time...

ARMSTRONG, Virginia P., age 88, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2010 at Avalon of Clearcreek. She is preceded in death by her parents, Abbie and Freda Leach; husband, Clarence Armstrong, and sisters, Thelma Colley, Florence Leach, and Donna Jennings. Virginia is survived by her sisters, Bonnie (Hank) Mays and Freda Leach. She retired from General Motors in 1985 after...

Stephens, David W., age 56, of West Carrollton, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2010. David is survived by his wife of 28 years: Anita Stephens; son: David L. Stephens; daughter: Susan Ryan; grandchildren: David Chase and Lillian; brother and sister-in-law: Ray (Elaine) of Miamisburg; sister and brother-in-law: Debbie (Drew) Smith of Farmersville; father: Hobert of Florida; and numerous other...

Helen "Becky" J. Connor, age 67 of Kettering, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010. Helen "Becky" is survived by her children, Dawn J. Connor, Shirley L. Connor, Gina M. Connor and Lisa D. Connor; grandchildren, John C. Connor, Jessica M. Burrage, and Nathaniel Connor; great-grandchild, Addison Owens; and many other relatives and friends. Becky enjoyed fishing and spending time with...

Lillian May GruzaAge 83, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010, at Miami Valley Hospital. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Francis Anthony Gruza; and by her parents, Frank & Julia (Talos) Preiczer. Lillian is survived by four children, James Anthony Gruza, Francis Edward (Sharon) Gruza, Dr. John Francis (Donna) Gruza and Jacqueline...

Ralph D. Grimes, Sr., age 77 of Dayton, passed away November 28, 2010. He was born June 12, 1933 in Dayton to the late Henry Grimes and Helen Johnson. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his step-parents: Louise Grimes and Art Johnson; sons: Ralph D. Grimes, Jr. and Timothy L. Grimes, Sr.; brothers: Henry L....

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to any U.S Bank, "Memorial Fund for Robin Brady".

Linville, James D., age 63, of Kettering, passed away surrounded by his wife and children on Friday, November 26, 2010. He was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of VFW Post #598 and a life time member of the NRA. He is survived by his loving wife: Casey Linville of Kettering;...

THOMAS, Phyllis E., 71, of Riverside passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Charlotte Genzler; brother Arthur Genzler; and son Kevin Thomas. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joe Thomas; children Mike Thomas, Lori McConnaughey, Debbie Eckley, Allen (Holly) Thomas, Shelley (Mark) Brant, and...

Mary K. Coleman, nee Burke, "Granny Kay" went to be with her heavenly Father, who she faithfully served all of her adult life, on November 26, 2010. She was an active member of the Northridge Church of the Nazarene and retired from the Northridge Public School System. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billie B. Coleman; sons:...

Helen Collins, age 83 of Medway, passed away November 27, 2010. She was born May 17, 1927 to the late Press and Fannie Bradley. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Collins; aunt, Goldie Fitch; and brother, Willard Ritchie.Helen is survived by her son, Sheril (Ayse) Collins; daughters: Vicki (Jim) Miller and Kimberly...