Christopher C. Mason, age 36, of Dayton, left us unexpectedly Saturday, May 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Mason and Lowell & Carolyn Whiddon. Chris is survived by his loving wife, Shannon Mason, daughter, Olivia Jaymes Mason; parents, Mark & Deborah Mason; grandmother, Mary Elaine Mason; sister, Sheila (Sean) Gray; mother-in-law, Joy Jones & her...

REICH, Greg S., age 46, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Barbara Reich. Greg is survived by his children, Gregory, Michael, and Christina; siblings, Steven and Toni (Greg); nieces and nephews, Jamie, Jake, Devin, and Kristen; many special friends, including Pat and Larry Gonzalez, Lara Waldemar, and Butch Kunk....

Dorothea "Dottie" Coder (Linville) 78, was escorted by Angels into Jesus' arms on May 20,2011, where she will join her sister, Mary Kiehl& her brother Don Linville. She was born in Mt Olivet, KY on July 7,1932. She moved to Dayton and was married to Charles (Bob) Coder on June 21, 1952. Bob shared his deep love and devotion to...

Staley, Bernard F., age 84, of Miami Township, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011. Bernie was a retired fire fighter with the City of Dayton for over 27 years, a United States Army Veteran proudly serving during WWII, and a member of the VFW, American Legion, Moose and Eagles. Bernie is survived by his sons: Doug (Becky) Staley, Steve...

William James NeeleyAge 50 of Dayton passed away Friday, May 20, 2011. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Neeley & Joyce Cheatham; and by his grandparents, William & Ardella Kline. Billy is survived by two sisters, Cathy (Dave) Hoffer and Kim Means; one brother, Kevin Wamer; nieces & nephews, Joshua T. Mullins, Travis S. Wamer, Brandi Hoffer,...

Anna M. RossAge 53 of Dayton passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, John & Birdie (Sanders) Fegel; one brother, Frank Fegel; and by her aunt & uncle, Jean & Freda Owens. Anna is survived by her husband of the past 38 years, Danny Ross; three daughters, Frankie...

Michael David "Mason" Adkins, age 68, of Celina, OH passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He was born January 12, 1943 in Morehead, KY to the late James Coy & Ethel Laura Adkins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Harrier; and brother, Howard Leon Adkins. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Carol "Kay"...

Gary E. Wright, age 81, formerly of Bellbrook, OH went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 19, 2011. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lillie Wright; son, Dennis Wright; daughter, Teresa (Dave) Howard; grandson; Michael Howard; granddaughter, Kelly Howard; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 22, 2011...

Edward D. SchachererAge 87, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at his home. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, August & Clara (Myer) Schacherer; one son, Jeff Schacherer; two brothers, Joe & Frank Schacherer; one sister, Marcella Cavanaugh; and by one son-in-law, Frank Grubbs. Ed is survived by his wife of the past 31...

Robert Marvin Knapp, 74, of Kettering, OH passed away Tuesday May 17, 2011. Contact family directly for service times and information.

Dorothy Z. Vaughn, of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, crossed-over quietly on May 17 at the Trinity Community of Beavercreek, Ohio. She passed with her family gathered around her after a short but courageous fight with her illness.Dorothy was born on October 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh and graduated from Watsontown High School in Watsontown, Pennsylvania in 1945. She attended Bucknell University where...

James L. TownsendAge 78 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Iris Townsend; his parents, Manuel & Gertie (Hart) Townsend; his mother-in-law, Eleanor Maiker-Koufie who passed away this past December at the age of 102; two sisters & one brother. Jim is survived by three children, Janet (John)...

Lisa Rene' (nee: Wilson) Smithers, 43, of Moraine, OH was born October 7th 1967 and left this world May 16th 2011. She worked at Hormel Foods and was a member, a bus captain and children's church worker at Moraine Heights Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory; her mother: Carol Wilson; grandparents: Ernest and Wanda Wyatt; siblings: Emma Day(Tim),...

Sheila C. HicksAge 54 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at her home after an extended battle with breast cancer. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, William & Fleta (Daniels) Raines; and by three brothers, Bill, Tim & William Raines. Sheila is survived by her husband of 39 years, Shelby D. Hicks, Sr.; two sons, Shelby...

James W. Haggerty, age 59, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 15, 2011, after lengthy illness. He was born January 10, 1952 in Dayton, to John & Roma Haggerty. He was preceded in death by his father, John Haggerty. James is survived by his son, Christopher P. (Samantha) Haggerty, of Ft. Meyers, FL; daughter, Tami...

Anna Rose Montgomery, age 54 of Vandalia, passed away May 16, 2011. She was born November 2, 1956 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Chloe Montgomery.Anna is survived by her mother, Virginia Hines; daughter, Tanya Montgomery; son, Mike (Carmen) Montgomery; brothers and sisters: Fay (David) Rhinehart, Ken (Lisa) Pearce, Karen (Larry) Tyree, Tracy (Craig) Gabriel and...

Ralph Herbert Wendling, 79, passed away peacefully to be with Our Lord on Monday May 16, 2011 at 10 Wilmington Place, where he received the best of care. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Helen; his infant son, Stephen Joseph; parents, Russell and Irene Wendling; brothers, Donald, Jim, and Fred; and sister, Betty.He is survived...

HARDIN, Jane C., age 73, of Brookville, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011. She was born August 15, 1937 in Shelby County, Kentucky. Jane was a member of the Women's Auxiliary, VFW Post 3288 in Brookville, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bob Hardin; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Cindy Hardin of Charlottesville, Virginia; one...