Joseph Kucharsky Jr., age 95 of Trotwood, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009. He was born October 15, 1914 in Dayton to the late Joseph Sr. and Helen Kucharsky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Grace Kucharsky. He is survived by his 7 children, Beverly Milstead, Ronald Kucharsky, Yvonne Smith, James Kucharsky, Richard Kucharsky, Tom Kucharsky, Bill...

Gertrude L. Hay, age 87 of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009. She was born January 10, 1922 in Dayton, to the late Elmer and Bertha Harlow. Gertrude was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Luther Hay and daughter, Patricia Frazier. She is survived by her children, Mary Hill, John Hay, Barbara Hay, Jim (Diane) Hay, David...

Shope, R. Louise, Age 78, of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Ralph W. Shope, Sr.; grandson Richard P. White, IV; granddaughter Erica Waymire; 1 brother; & 4 sisters. She was a member of New Life Nazarene Church of Huber Heights. Louise was a loving...

Keith A. Martin, age 54 of Kettering passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009, from a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Carl Sr. and Irene Martin. Keith is survived by his daughter, Shawnda Martin of Columbus, OH; former wives, Joni Dyke and Patty Demaree; sister Linda O'Neal; brothers Joseph Dale Klinger, Charles Martin, Timothy...

YOUNG, Fay O., 81, of Georgia, formerly of Bellbrook, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Providence Assisted Living in GA. He is preceded in death by his parents Fay and Mary Young; first wife Carrie Young; second wife Phyllis Young; and sister Mary Winston. Fay is survived by his children Brenda McKee; Suzan Starkey, and Gail Sherrod; 7 grandchildren;...

DOWELL, Ronald H., 69, of Xenia passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry Dowell and Bertha Smith; wife Belinda Dowell; great-granddaughter Matilynn Hartley; great-grandson Drandon Mitchell; brother-in-laws Bob Hall and Charles Collier. Ronald is survived by his children Rhonda (Harold) Snyder, Debbie (Raymond) Cordell, Ron (Robin) Dowell, David...

RIKE, Arland W. "Ric", age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Orpha Rike. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ann Rike; son, William B. and Martha Rike and daughter, Debra A. and Barry Oliver; 4 grandsons, and 4 great granddaughters. He served during WWII in the...

Johnny Ruth CrutcherAge 76, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Grandview Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Edith Flannary. Johnny is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Leroy Crutcher; two daughters, Gina (Gary) Madden and Jeryl (Wayne) Laux; one son, Donald (Anna) Crutcher; three grandchildren, Carrie (& her fiancé,...

STORMER, Joe (William J.) age 65, of Fairborn, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009. He was born January 30, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. Joe was a classic car enthusiast, enjoyed racing, bowling, and all sports. He retired from Rush Transportation in 2006. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nancy Stormer; brother, John (Nancy) Stormer; brother-in-law, Dick (Nancy)...

TAYLOR, Lucille E. Age 87, of Dayton, passed away, Saturday, December 19, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold; daughter Carolyn Carroll; grandson Matthew Hergenrather. Lucille was a volunteer teacher's aide as a part of the Adopt-a- Grandparent program in Dayton & was active in the Miamisburg Senior Citizens Club. She was a long time member of...

KELHAM, Edith M., age 97, of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009. She was born February 19, 1912 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis J. Coffman of New Carlisle; brother, Ross McCue of St. Clairsville, Ohio; two nieces, Judy (Fred) Bennett of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Karen (Pete) Donnavon of St. Clairsville, Ohio;...

MARRA, Jr., Lawrence R., age 80, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Rose Marie Marra. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Susie Dee Marra; children, Lawrence Ronald Marra, Geraldine Marra Wallitsch, Steven Marra, Susan Marra; step-children, Tina L. Lyons and H. Dale DeVore; siblings, Jeanne C. Sylvia...

Hobday, Albert J. "Jack", age 92, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009. He attended Holy Family School and St. Xavier High School, class of 1935 in Cincinnati, OH. Jack served in WWII in the U.S. Army Air Corps, as a B-17 Navigator. On December 7, 1941, his flight of 12 B-17s arrived at Hickam Field in the midst of the...

ARNETTE, Bobby L. "Blackie" age 61, of Riverside, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Ellen; children, Terri Parrott and Leah Arnette; grandchildren, Brandon, Brooke, Maci, Ethan, Abigail, McKenna; mother, Dixie; brothers, Larry and Ronnie; sisters, Betty and Janice; uncle, Boyd; and...

NORMAN, Robbie P., 85, of Vandalia, formerly of Monterey Tennessee, passed away Sunday morning December 20, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence; father Robert T. Parker; mother Daisy Everest; sisters Millie Folino and Juanita Matheney; and brother Paul Parker. Robbie is survived by her sister Margaret Brown, brother George Parker; and numerous other family members and...

Raley, Ronald George "Butch", age 69, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife: Deborah; parents: George & Helen (Hartfelder) Raley; and an infant son. He is survived by children: Ronda (Stephen) Wood, Stephen Raley, William Lynch; grandchildren: Andrew, Ryan, Miach; great grandchild: Kayden; brother: Mark Raley; sister: Barb Knudson; and...

Winhoven, Mary JaneAge 61, of Dayton, passed away, Saturday, December 19, 2009.She was preceded in death by her parents Barbara & William Helfenstine & sister Alma Tincher. Mary was a loving wife & a mother to three boys & loved to cook. She survived by her husband of 22 years, Leo; sons Stanley & wife Darlene Mitchem, Donnie Mitchem, &...