Bistrean, Ioan (John), age 72, died unexpectedly August 2, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Teodor and Catherine Bistrean, also preceded in death by siblings Viorica and Teodor. He is survived by his beloved wife Maria Bistrean of 46 years, and siblings Oprita, Elisabeth and Finica. Ioan was a native of Romania and resided in Ohio for...

Becky Thompson, age 42, of Northridge, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Bud Pulaski; and niece, Arica Chambers. Becky is survived by her sons, Randy, Ronnie, and Ryan Boyer; parents, Donnie and Mary Lou King; sisters, Glenna Flohre, Angie Thompson and Chrissi (Doug) Stacey; grandmother, Mary Pulaski; nieces and nephews, Taylor and...

POTCHIK, Dorothy J., age 84, was received by our Lord on Aug 2nd, 2010.She was preceded in death by husbands John Potchik and Paul Jeckering; children, John Potchik, and Jean Robinson; and one Great Great Grandson, Kyler. She is survived by 4 sons, Carl, William and Frank Potchik, Mike and Paul Jeckering, and daughter, Karla Loomis. She was grandmother to...

ARNETT, Carlene, age 55, passed away unexpectedly Monday August 2, 2010. She is preceded in death by her father, Carl Arnett. Carlene is survived by her son, Ryan Sexton; mother, Nellie Arnett; brother, Mike and wife Jo Arnett; very best friend, Michelle Greggerson; nieces, Lisa, Mika, Carly, numerous extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday August 6...

BERNARD, Amanda Rose, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 1, 2010. She is preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Ann Bernard; paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. Amanda is survived by her daughter, Madeline Rose; father, Patrick Joseph Bernard; sister, Shannon (Dave) Harper; brother, Patrick (fiancé, Stephanie Beiser) Bernard II; maternal grandmother, Lily Verrett; boyfriend of 3 years,...

PATTON, Vurlin Dwight, "Dick" age 63 of Miamisburg, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010 at the VA Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother Vera Patton, father Vernon Patton, brother Alvis Patton and sister Myrna Hensley. He is survived by his daughter Georgie Roush of Germany; 3 grandchildren; sisters Sharon Azbill and Beverly Tester both of Miamisburg;...

SNAVELY, June W., 81, of Beavercreek passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Trinity Community Health Center. She is preceded in death by her son Michael Snavely. June is survived by her husband of 57 years, Carl Snavely; daughter Vallerie (Byron) Edmonds; daughter-in-law Gwen Snavely; grandchildren Daniel Edmonds, Emily Snavely, and Matthew Edmonds; sister Ruth Culpeper, of VA; many other...

ZIELAZNY, William A., 75, died of Cancer on Monday August 2, 2010. He was born in Glen Cove, NY. He joined the USAF and served in Korea. After the war, he came to Dayton to attend the University of Dayton, earning both undergrad and grad degrees. He was retired from the former Digital Equipment Corp. and spent much of his...

GIBBS, Paul, age 86, passed away Monday, August 2, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jean Gibbs. Paul is survived by his children, Paul, Jr., Pat Weckel, and Darryl Gibbs; grandchildren, Kevin, Kari, Angela, Pamela, and Leah; 6 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday,...

SHOENBERGER, Richard Wayne, 79 of Centerville, passed away late Friday evening, July 30th at Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Denise and Jean-Luc Lo Cicéro of Dayton and Christina and Keith Wylie of Centerville, grandson, Murray Wylie of Nashville, TN, sister-in-law Kathleen Shoenberger of Titusville, FL and nephew Tom (Gayle) Shoenberger and great-nephew Cameron Shoenberger...

Samuel D. CollinsAge 90, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Judy and by two sisters & one brother. Sam is survived by his wife of the past 64 years, Juanita Collins; five children, John (Carol) Collins, Sandy Collins, Ken Collins, Joyce (Jeff) Copenhaver & Gary (Joie) Collins; seven grandchildren;...

THEISS, Jayden Michael, was born on Friday, July 30, 2010, went home to be with the Lord a few short hours later. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents James L. and Betty H. Mannier ; great grandparents Edward C. and Rita Theiss, Lloyd and Sylvia Smallwood; great great grandparents Allie and Nancy Elizabeth Foster. He is survived...

Dana C. Rickard, age 57, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Rickard; and niece, Misty Anderson. Dana is survived by his wife of 17 years, Nina A. Rickard; step-children, Jim (Ginny) Purvis, Janet (Bart) Schwieterman, and Jeff (Deanna) Purvis; grandchildren, Tory and Alex Purvis, Chris, TJ, and Andrew...

Curry, Mildred (Dunwoody), age 77, of Miamisburg, passed away at home on July 31, 2010. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years: Fred Curry Sr. She is survived by her sons: Steve & Faron Curry; daughter: Susan Bowers; and numerous other family members and friends. Mildred and her husband were the owners of The Snoopers Den...

Donna L. Reynolds, age 67, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert B. Williams; and former husband, Richard Carl Reynolds. Donna is survived by her daughter, Renee (Robert) Reynolds; grandchildren, Amanda and Lindsey Reynolds; mother, Dorothy L. Williams; brother, Patrick C. (Ann) Williams; nieces, Rebecca Pettit and Meagan Williams; lifelong...

Jeanne M. Simmons, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 26, 2010, after a brief illness. Jeanne was born on July 4, 1927, in Davenport, Iowa, attended college in Nebraska, and lived in California and Washington where she started a family with her husband, Lloyd. She has resided in Dayton, Ohio, since 1963 and was employed by Kettering...

COLLINS, Lynn (R. Lynn Campbell Baggott) of Centerville, passed away on July 30, 2010. She was the beloved mother of Lisa McCauley (Tim) and David Baggott and devoted "Dodie" to grandchildren, Katie and Jack McCauley all of Dayton, OH. She was the loving "wicked" step-mother of Shelly Steffano of Dayton, OH, Mike Collins (Kelly) of Beaver Island, MI, Leanna Hettinger...

Raymond E. "Eddie" ArmsteadAge 77, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Ray is survived by his wife of the past 36 years, Rose Armstead; seven children, James (Mae) Armstead, Renee Armstead, Jennifer Armstead, Raymond E. Armstead Jr, Lynn Frye, Barbara (Bobby) Jackson & Lisa Armstead; numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth & Martha; and...

HARLOW, Robert "Snip", age 73, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Dorlyne Harlow and brother, Wayne Harlow. Snip is survived by his wife, Karen Harlow; children, Mark (Susan) Harlow, Kelly (Art) Painter, and J.R. (Angel) Harlow; grandchildren, Alyssa and Kristina Painter, Ben and Nick Harlow, Amelia and Charlie Harlow; aunt,...

Stepp, Cletus H., age 82, of Moraine, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Cletus retired from General Motors with over 30 years of service and was a 50 year member of Lodge #405 F. & A.M. He was also a member of Northridge United Baptist Church in Dayton. Cletus is survived by his wife: Louise (Norrod) Stepp; five step...