THOMAS (Ret., USAF), Col Edward, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in Beavercreek, Ohio at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his dearly beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth Reynolds Thomas on April 2, 1992. He is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Elizabeth Thomas, (Major, USAF), three sons, Raymond Fredrick Thomas (Stacy), Michael Edward...

Rodney WilsonAge 48, of Dayton. Passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011, at Grandview Hospital. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth & Maxine (Taylor) Wilson; brothers & sisters, Barbara Jean Salisbury, Charles Ray Wilson & Henrietta Wilson. Rodney is survived by brothers & sisters, Rosalee Hickman, Geneva Lynn Barnes, Raleigh Bert Wilson, Deloris Ann Childress, Wanda Conger, Janet...

Joseph S. Bolka, age 88, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Joseph was born November 19, 1922 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to the late Stanley & Pauline Bolka. He served in the U.S. Army 1st Ranger Battalion during WWII and was a POW for 16 months. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Bernadine Bolka; children,...

David George PersingerAge 86, of Union, OH, passed away on August 10, 2011. He was born on June 1, 1925, in Desoto, MO, to the late Lewis and Anela Persinger. David is survived by his wife of 65 years, Hazel Persinger (Kerr); two daughters, Linda (Steven) Bracken and Marsha (David) Crippen; four grandchildren, Heather (Monty) Walker, David (Hema) Innis; Shari...

WATKINS, Pauline, 89, of Englewood, OH passed away August 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm and Belle Stratton; husband, Dolphus Watkins; and brother, Deward Stratton. Survivors include daughter, Bette Madewell; son-in-law and Pauline's best friend, David Madewell; grandchildren, Jay Madewell, Kelly Madewell (Matt) Cooke, and John (Andrea) Madewell; great grandchildren, Mitchell and Leland Madewell, and...

Mary "Jeannie" Triplett, age 54, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away unexpectedly August 4, 2011 in Gilbert, Arizona, where she had been living. Jeannie was born September 2, 1956 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 16 years, Terry Triplett; her mother Doris Thomas; and the father of her children, Glen Smith. Jeannie is survived...

TOOPS, Paul Robert, 85, of Columbus, passed away Monday, August 8, 2011. He is survived by his daughters Shirley Malone and Carol (Robert) Henderson; son Paul E. Toops; grandchildren Tina, Rebecca, and John; and great granddaughter Makala. Services to be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Liberty Worship Center Missionary...

CHORAZEWITZ Joseph V. Chorazewitz III, 49, Columbus, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011. Joe was born in Dayton, OH, on October 12, 1961, to the late, Joseph V. and Opal L. (Haney) Chorazewitz Sr . Survivors include his son, Joseph V Chorazewitz IV; Joey's mother, Jennifer Day and her daughter, Jamie Day; brother, Andrew and Keri Chorazewitz and their children,...

Bernice Evelyn Taulbee, 80, of West Carrollton, OH passed away Tuesday August 9, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Gerta Sammons; brother, David Sammons; sister, Ida Mae R.; and granddaughter, Leslie Waddell. Survivors include husband of 60 years, Walter Ray Taulbee, children, Michael (Peggy) Taulbee, David (Mary) Taulbee, and Kathy (Terry) Clawson; brother, William Sammons;...

McGEE, Robert "Shag" age 79 passed away August 8, 2011 at The Sanctuary at Wilmington Place. He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dolores; daughters, Roberta "Bobbie" (Mike) Fields, Marsha Rose, and Diana Roush; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Maggie and Rosie; brother-in-law, Ralph...

Arthur Sterling Hickey, age 84, passed away August 8, 2011 at Close to Home Assisted Living Facility in Middletown, Ohio. He was born on June 7, 1927. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ferris & Alice Hickey; siblings, Eileen, Charles, Reba, Elsie, Elmer, Howard, Doyle and Peggy. He is survived by his loving wife, Glynn B. Hickey after...

Mary Ellen Wesselman, 86, of Kettering, OH passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Monday August 8, 2011. She was born on June 27, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband, Art Wesselman; and 5 brothers, Elmer "June", Arthur "Red", Bob, Howard, and Bill. Their father was the founder of Kramer's Party Supply. Mary is survived by her...

Christopher J. "Chris" Rowley, age 41 of Farmersville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 7, 2011. Chris was born January 25, 1970 in Dayton to Paul and Patricia Rowley. Chris was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Thomas Rowley.In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his wife, Valerie Rowley; 3 children: Amanda, Jeffery and Dillion; grandson, Austin...

Randy K. AmburgeyAge 53, of Dayton, passed away Monday, August 8, 2011, after a lengthy illness. Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn (Morgan) Amburgey; and by brothers, Rick & Larry Amburgey. Randy is survived by one son, Brandon; father, Elmer L. Amburgey; brother, Lin Amburgey; sisters, Carol Turner (Gary), Kim Carver (Ed) and Penny Bateman (Daniel); aunt,...

Twillia Schubert "GG", age 76, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 8, 2011. Preceded in death by her mother, Eva Strong; husband, Glen Schubert; and daughter, Deborah Morris. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Mike) Teckenbrock, Lisa (John) Wilson, 4 grandchildren, Michael (Lori) Morris, Jennifer (Ray) Stansberry, Heather Wilson, Christopher Wilson; 3 great-grandchildren,...

FLOYD, Pamela Renee, age 41, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 6, 2011 at James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Pam was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 14, 1970. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Ethel Lee McGee, and step-father, James (Dickey) Thomas. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, JoEthel Thomas,...

Barbara Jean (Conklin) Worthen went home to be with the Lord Monday, Aug. 8, 2011. She was born on Feb. 8, 1934 to Harmon and Hazel (Stewart) Conklin. She is survived by her devoted & loving husband of 53 years, Gene Worthen, her son Allen (Ellen) Worthen of Tipp City, daughter Paulette (Jim) Noxon, of Miamisburg, and her son Craig...

PRICE, Albert M. age 90, born July 30, 1921, passed away August 6, 2011 at home. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Technician Sergeant and Rifle Marksman in the Battle of the Bulge receiving two Bronze starts. He retired from the Carpenter's Local #104 and was a member of VFW. Albert was an avid fisherman and...

Paquette, Alice L., age 90, of South Carolina, formerly of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2011. Alice was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Alice was preceded in death by her husband: Sherman "Tiny" Paquette; parents: Bernard H & Anna M. (Klippel) Naber; granddaughter: Jennifer Brookhart; sisters: Marie Frantz & Elizabeth...

MERCER, Thomas E. "Tommy," age 42, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011 due to a fatal auto accident. He was born January 12, 1969 in Xenia, OH. He graduated from Xenia High School and Greene County Career Center in 1988. He was an Auto Body Technician by trade. He is survived by his parents, "Tom" Elwood Thomas...