Judy B. Ventura, age 63, of Centerville, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Wilson; and sister, Doris Shupe. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Peter Ventura; children, Don (Carolyn) Ventura, Christopher Ventura; grandchildren, Travis and Matthew Ventura; mother, Nellie Wilson; siblings, Bob (Ruby) Wilson, Thelma (James) Fisher, Jimmy...

ELLIS, James O., Jr.Age 75, of Riverside, passed away, Monday, January 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents James O. Ellis, Sr., & Eleanor Ellis; his wife of 52 years, Bobbie Ellis; & brother & sister-in-law Jerry & Pat Ellis. Jim retired after 35 years at the Inland-Home Ave. He was an avid golfer & was a...

Ziemer, Jo Ann, age 69, of Miamisburg, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010. Jo Ann was a graduate of Bob Jones University, and a long time substitute teacher and tutor in the Miamisburg School System. She was a member of the Judson Baptist Church in West Carrollton, water aerobics instructor and avid quilter. Jo Ann was a loving and...

Margaret E. SeidlMargie SeidlAge 60, of Riverside, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010, at Kettering Hospital after an extended illness. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Milton & Agnes Enger; and by four sisters, Shirley Enger, Lorraine Cowie, Mildred Funk & Patricia Joseph. Margie is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, Dennis J. Seidl; one daughter,...

HARDING, Bonnie, age 62, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn Brooke Forbes and mother, Kathryn S. Hunt. Bonnie is survived by her loving family: husband, Greenwood Harding; father, Albert Hunt; step-mother, Nancy Hunt; children, Bryan N. (Rosa) Forbes, Jumarkos Harding, Dominika Harding; siblings, Tom S. (Dorothy) Hunt, Barbara J. (John) Jacobs,...

SHOCKEY, Carlos L., age 71, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Colby and Velta Shockey; 1 sister, and 3 brothers. He is survived by his children, Tami Hagerty, Carla Jackson, Todd Shockey, Denise Burke, and Tonia Watkins; siblings, Gay Everhart, Danny Shockey, and Peggy Shockey, and 9 grandchildren. He served in the...

MOFFAT, Cecilia M., age 92, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010. She is preceded in death by her first husband Floyd Knopp, later second husband Thorne Moffat and daughter, Kathleen Rice. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Brooks, Mary Hardin, and Cecilia Maggard, son, Floyd (Rose) Knopp, twelve grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, also survived by sister,...

Ernestina "Tini" BetancourtAge 85, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at the Widow's Home where she had lived for the past three years. Tini was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel Betancourt; her parents, Jose & Ramona Aleman of Puerto Rico; and by two sisters, Isabel Diaz & Juanita Martinez. Tini is survived by three children, Miguel...

Shannon Field CollinsAge 84, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Hospice of Dayton. Shannon was preceded in death by one son & daughter-in-law, Nick & Debbie Colapietro; and by one brother, Sherman. He is survived by his wife of the past 60 years, Jean Collins; one son & daughter-in-law, Phillip & Barbara Collins; five grandchildren, Amy, Rocky,...

Anna Marie Grant1917 – 2010Age 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Daysprings Health Care Center of Miami Valley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephan (1987); three sons, Richard (1992), Robert (2003) & Donald (2003); and by one grandson, Stephan (2004). Anna Marie "Sis" is survived by three sons, Stephan Jr & his wife, Lorri...

Barbara J. SpicerAge 56, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at VITAS Hospice. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Walter "Gene" & Ruth Hogue. She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Holly & Jason Profitt, daughter & fiancé, Faith Zeller & Daniel Taulbee, step-daughter, Jessica Spicer & children; four grandchildren, Alex & Jared Profitt, Danielle...

COLLINS, William G., age 83, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 peacefully at Oak Creek Terrace. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jessie, sister Betty and brother-in-law, Joe Himebaugh. He is survived by his beloved and loving daughter, Susanna Collins of Kettering, OH, twin brother Chris Collins, nephew Jody Himebaugh, nieces Nancy Himebaugh Walton and Pat Annarino...

NEWTON-TAYLOR Bonnie R.,Age 73, of Huber Heights, passed away, Sunday, January 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her son Michael; mother Tishie Phipps; step-son David Taylor & several brothers & sisters. Bonnie was a member of Pathway Baptist Church & the Huber Heights Senior Center. She is survived by her husband of 16 years Joseph Taylor; son Mark...

WELTON, DaleAge 89 of Dayton, passed away, Monday, January 11, 2010 at Sycamore Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Welton. He was a medic during WWII with the Army Air Corps. He was retired from Millwrights Union Local #1066 & was a member of New Life Fellowship. DDale is survived by his children Timothy Welton, Martha...

WINKLE, Jeanette, age 74, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Mabel Blanton; brother, Herschel Blanton; sister, Margie Fox, and husband, Jack Winkle. Jeanette is survived by her children, Debbie (Perry) Popp, Lanny (Connie) Gross, and Dave (Linda) Gross; siblings, Denzel Blanton and Helen Ross; 8 grandchildren, and 11 great...

HICKS, Rubel "Rube", passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 7, 2010. Rube was born September 16, 1936 in Elk Valley, Tennessee to Albert and Lula Hicks. After serving 3 years in the United States Army, Rube served 27 years on the Dayton City Police Department, and retired as a Sergeant in 1988. Rube was preceded in death by...

Weisenberger, Sandra K. (Baty), age 56, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2010. Sandy was born June 27, 1953 in Middletown, Ohio to William & Thelma Baty. She was a 1972 graduate of Franklin High School and a very active member of Pennyroyal Baptist Church in Franklin, where she sang in the choir and worked in the nursery....

COLE, Terri L., age 57, of Riverside, passed away, Monday January 11, 2010. She was born August 7, 1952 in Harlingen, Texas. She was a very proud volunteer for the American Red Cross. Terri was very devoted to her faith, church, and her love for Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Richard Cole and her...

Sarah PudloSarah Stella Lee Glascoe PudloAge 89, of Riverside, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010. She was preceded in death by one son, Cecil Glascoe; and by three husbands, John Lee, Henry Glascoe & Matt Pudlo. Sarah was the beloved mother of ten children, Margaret (Bill) Holderman, Nora (Charles) Taylor, Annella Anthony, Louise Snyder, Kenneth (Cindy) Glascoe, Ben (Lillie) Glascoe,...