GROTHA, John D., age 86, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sgt and was a member of the VFW 2800. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimie Grotha. He is survived by one son, Robert and wife Vicki Grotha; one daughter, Katherine and husband Jack...

STETHEM, Margaret P. (Mitchell), age 89, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010. She was born March 16, 1920 in Dayton, OH. She is survived by her children, Patricia (Eddie) Meyers, John (Donna) Stethem, Michael (Hilde) Stethem, and James Stethem; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and...

Linda Lee McGee (Bitcas Oda), age 49, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 10, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. She graduated from Vandalia Butler High School class of 1978. Linda was a Budget Analyst at the Air Force Institute of Technology WPAFB. Linda's selfless devotion to others was inspiring to all who knew...

STANSELL, Reda K.Age 68, of Dayton, passed away, Sunday, March 7, 2010. She was preceded by her mother Hildred Loudenback. Reda worked a barista at Good Samaritan Hospital for over 20 years. She is survived by her daughter Amanda Shoup; grandson Jaymes Shoup; sisters Vonnie Osborne, Nanna Lillard, Carolyn Kuhbander, Dolores Prudhome; nieces, nephews, other relatives, & many special friends....

MAROLO Jr., Samuel age 84, a native of Hazleton, PA and 53 year resident of Beavercreek, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years June, his parents Samuel and Catherine Marolo; brother Anthony; sisters Helen Marolo, Lucille Boyle and Congetta DeLuca. He is survived by...

SMITH, Matthew, age 17, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Iva Smith, brother, Gregory Smith U.S. Army, grandparents, Sylvia and Alvin Bundy, Bill Smith and Dorothy Hawkins, and half sister Brandi Smith. Family will receive guests Monday, March 15, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory (3940 Kettering Blvd.,...

BAILEY. BillAge 68, of Dayton, passed away, Saturday, March 6, 2010. Bill is survived by his children Floyd (Weenonah) Bailey & Tammy (Homer) Rogers; grandchildren Doug, Luke, Erin, & Derek; great-granddaughter Makayla; sister Jackie Gibbons; mother Alma Peck. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Newcomer Funeral Home, Dayton North Chapel.

Morelock, Melvin C.Age 74, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday March 7, 2010. He was born in Dunbar, Virginia May 19, 1935. He is survived by his wife of 51 years: Wanda Morelock; sons: Mark (Lisa), Doug (Mary Carlisle), Kelly (Lauri) and Joseph (Nikki Taylor); daughter: Tami Chapman; Grandchildren: Blake, Alek, Brenden, Austin, Spencer and Katie and step-granddaughter Judith; Brother:...

BERK, David M., Sr.Age 67, of Dayton, passed away, Monday, March 8, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents John & Ruby Berk. David is survived by his sons & daughters-in-law David Berk, Jr. (Debbie), Rodney (Tina) Berk, Greg Berk, & Jeff (Julie) Berk; grandchildren Trionda, Brandon, Amaraya, Logan, Amber, Kyle, Mason, & Madelyn; great-grandchildren Ashton & Bryton;...

ANSPACH, Shirley A., age 68, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010. Private family services will be held in Shirley's memory at a later date.

WENDLING, Helen Louise, age 75, of Dayton, met her heavenly Father on March 8,2010. She peacefully left this world surrounded by her husband of 56 years, seven children and spouses, and multiple grandchildren. She was born on September 2, 1934 in St. Paris, Ohio and moved to the Dayton area in 1953. Helen will be remembered lovingly by her family...

Davenport, Frances H. Age 87 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2010. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and brothers, Walter and Alex Rudzienski. She is survived by her sisters, Janet Glass and Mary Hart; and many nieces and nephews. She was active in the Free Spirits at Immaculate Conception Church and the Phi Siena...

MUNGER, Marion M., age 87, of Riverside, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010. She was born October 31, 1922 in Mitchell, Indiana the daughter of Harry F. and Beulah P. (Hancock) Munger. Marion earned her bachelor and master degree's from the University of Dayton and spent her 25 year career teaching primary school, middle school, and high school in...

HONIOUS, James Clarence, 63, of Kettering passed away Monday March 8, 2010 at his home with his wife by his side. Born in Dayton, Ohio where he was a graduate of Chaminade H.S. James served in the U.S. Marine Corp, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines for 2 years before returning to marry his one and only love, Barbara Lepley. He was...

Haley, Mary E., age 87, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010. Mary was born October 11, 1922 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Clarence & Minnie (Sorrell) Newcomb. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: John H. Haley (1978) and her son: Michael S. Haley (1984). She is survived by her loving...

POWELL, Orville Mitchell, age 90, born in Madison County, Kentucky and resident of Dayton for over 62 years went home to be with his Savior and Lord on March 6. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was an Electrical Inspector for the City of Dayton for over 35 years. He was a member of First Baptist...

RICE, Robert, age 73, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010. He is survived by his wife Mary, children, Tom (Rita), Rob (Gail), Tammy, and Tina, step-daughters, Tammy and Krista, sister, Sherri (Jerry) Yeakley, step-granddaughter Brittany, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephew. Family will receive guests Friday, March 12, 2010 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home (3940 Kettering Blvd.,...

Thomusseit, Helmut E., age88, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010. Helmut is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Michael (Sandra) Thomusseit; daughter and son-in-law: Janet (Pete) Proffit; and grandchildren: Zac & Max Thomusseit. He was preceded in death by his wife: Gesa (Uhlendorf) Thomusseit and parents: George & Maria Thomusseit. He was a beloved father and grandfather....

HUFFORD, Kathleen A., 59, of Shallotte, NC, passed away Sunday March 7, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her father Jack Hufford. Kathleen is survived by her mother Margaret Sayre; son James Frampton; brother Pete (Donna) Hufford; beloved dog Merlin; many other family and friends. She was pianist and choir director at Village Point...

WOOLLEY, James, age 78, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010. He is preceded in death by his sister, Beverly McKinley. James is survived by his wife of 31 years, Eleanor Woolley; children, Kenneth Woolley, Jill Woolley-Radcliffe, David (Helen) Alexander, and Doug (Jill) Alexander, and grandchildren, Kelsey, Amber, Diane, Kevin, Renee, and Erik. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am...