Francis "Frank" Tighe, age 89, of Kettering, OH passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010. Born October 17, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, Frank was preceded in death by his youngest son, Kevin Tighe; brother, John Tighe; and parents Thomas and Marie Tighe. Frank is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sally Tighe; children, Karen Brown, of Kettering, OH, Chris Black,...

HOLLAND, Charles Reed, age 63, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010. He was born November 16, 1946 in Athens, TN to the late Reuben and Frances Holland. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Holland; sons, Lance Holland of Cookeville, TN and Casey (Ginger) Holland of Riceville, TN, as well as many other family members and friends. He graduated from...

Veneronda Fite, born April 6, 1934 in Kentucky, left this world on October 2, 2010. She left us to be in a better place; in the arms of Jesus. Veneronda worked for many years in the nursing field, a specialty she truly loved. She was preceded in death by parents, Mervin and Anna Caudill, biological father, Jimmy Calhoun; and brothers,...

Joseph A. Grasso, age 91, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignatius & Julia Grasso; and sister, Lena Cole. Joseph is survived by his wife of 62 years, Penny Grasso, son, Joseph Grasso & his wife Amy; and their children, Nathan, Sophia, and Zachary; son, John Grasso & his wife...

Peggy Joyce Warner, age 70, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord, October 1, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Raymund; and brother, Jerry Woliver. Peggy is survived by her husband of 40 years, Roy Warner; children, Tammy (Rocky) Wells, and Ginger (Brent) Farnsworth; grandchildren, April and Tiffany...

JONES, Edna Inez, age 85, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010. She was born May 22, 1925. Edna was born and raised in Kentucky to the late Bill and Pearl (Bruce) Jones. She is also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Ione Abbott, Hazel Perry, and Kathryn Layman; 2 brothers, Ralph and Paul Jones, and husband of 45 years,...

Halpin, Della Marie, age 96, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, formerly of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2010. Della was a long time member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Kettering. She was a co-founder and charter member of the Kittyhawk Ladies Golf Association, and was active with the St. Anthony Parish P.T.A. and Rosie Miller...

Lothar "Val" valentine, age 64, of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010. Val was born June 5, 1946 in Germany and came to the United States as a child. He graduated from Bellbrook High School in 1965. Val was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl & Johanna Valentine;...

PRUGH, Robert C., age 87, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010. He was born April 30, 1923 in Dayton, Ohio. Robert was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in New Carlisle. He is survived by his children, Dennis R. (Debbie) Prugh, John (Tammy) Danneker, and Roberta...

James D. Edwards Sr., age 62, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, William Edwards Sr.; grandparents, Homer & Oda Edwards, and John & Rebecca Cremeans; and infant daughter, Kimberly Edwards. James is survived by his children, James D. Edwards Jr. & his wife Cheryl, Angela A. Edwards, and Jennifer...

CALI, Ross A., 75, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Marianopoli, Sicily. He is preceded in death by his parents August and Maria Cali; sister Stephanie Ogburn and brother Lino Cali. Ross is survived by his wife of 42 years, Georgia "Gigi" Cali; children Tony (Angie) Cali and Lisa...

PETERS, Mary Evelyn, age 75, of Miamisburg passed away peacefully with her children at her side on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 after a long and inspiring battle with cancer, a battle she faced with dignity, perseverance and a much needed sense of humor. A native of Virginia, where she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mary...

Matthew LeRoy LeasAge 4 months, passed away Monday, September 27, 2010 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital while waiting for a heart transplant. Matthew was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rhonda Leas; and by his great grandmother, Carolyn Taylor. He is survived by his parents, Amberly Williams and Michael Leas, Sr.; one brother, Michael Leas, Jr.; one sister, Carmen Carmona; grandparents,...

CORNETT, Rufus, 85, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by son David R. Cornett and brothers Clayton and J.B. Cornett. Rufus is survived by his wife, of 32 years, Carol Cornett; children Don (Jackie) Cornett, of Grapevine, TX, Bruce (Diana) Bowling, Kim (John) Florkey, and Kellie (Kevin) Klein;...

Jarrod A. "Spuddy" JonesAge 40 of Dayton, Ohio died Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at home from complications of diabetes. A veteran of The United States Army, Desert Storm; Jarrod worked for Ovonics Energy Products, and Gospel Superfest USA. Jarrod was a proud single dad, sports fanatic and avid volunteer in the greater Dayton area youth soccer and basketball leagues, where...

ERBAUGH, Kenneth L., age 79, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010. He was born July 2, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Eva and Dan Hall; grandchildren, Ryan, Eric, and Dylan Hall; two great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Stringer; brother, Sam Erbaugh; sister-in-law, Virgie Erbaugh; several nieces and nephews; daughter, Kim (Jeff) Valentine. He...

Kline, Herbert E. Jr., age 86, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. Herbert was a United States army Veteran proudly serving during WWII and he retired with 37 years of service at NCR. Herbert is survived by his wife of 62 years: Madonna Kline (Rathweg); daughter and son-in-law: Libby (Bruce) Wittmann of...

ROSS, Howard C. "Pappy", age 85, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Leslie; brother, Paul, and son, Ronald Ross. Howard is survived by his wife of 45+ years, Norma; children, Richie and Robynn; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; nephew, Richard G. Ross, and many family and friends. He was born...

KERR, Rebecca A., age 59, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010. She was born October 23, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio. Becky was a member of Airway Baptist Church and was a huge Cleveland Browns fan. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jim Kerr; three sons, Dean Kerr, Brian Kerr, and Tony (Michelle) Hill; three beloved...