Ruth Emma Thomas, age 83 of Troy, passed away February 16, 2011. She was born January 24, 1928 in Marion,Ohio to the late Fred and Myrtle Osborne. In addition to her parents, Ruth Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Thomas; daughter, Joyce Thomas; and son, David Thomas. Ruth Emma is survived by her children: Connie (Charles) Dixon,...

Bridget Maureen ScholzAge 89, of Dayton, born January 8, 1922 in Coalisland, Northern Ireland, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011. Bridget was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Glenn E. Scholz; one son, Brian Scholz; her parents, Patrick Sr & Ellen Mallon; two brothers, Patrick Mallon Jr & John Mallon; and by two sisters, Eileen Mallon &...

Melvin D. DixonAge 46, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Melvin was preceded in death by his father, Melvin E. Dixon; one sister, Cheryl Williams; and by his beloved canine companion, Hoya. He is survived by his mother, Zadia M. (Brown) Dixon; two sisters, Marcia Dixon & Felonda Dixon-Allen; one brother, Eric Dixon; nieces, nephews and by...

Linda McDowell, age 60, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away on Sunday February 13, 2011.

WHITESIDE, Ralph, 76, of Fairborn, OH passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011. He is survived by his wife Barbara; his children Kathy, Jackie, Darlene, Cheryl, Bobby, Michelle, and Mike; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother Robert and many relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday, February 21, 2011 from 1pm to 2pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Services will...

KIDD, Charles age 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Macil and daughter Deborah Louise Hadley (Kidd). He is survived by his daughter, Shirley and husband Jeffery Bennett of Vandalia; sons Chuck of Friendswood, TX, Christopher and wife Cindy of Elm Grove,...

Penn, Barbara Annette, age 71, of West Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Barbara is survived by her husband of 57 years: Bobby Joe Penn; sons and daughters-in-law: Dale (Patty) Penn, Gary (Sandi) Penn, Johnny Penn, Frank (Laura) Penn; siblings: Bill Talbert, Janice Watts, Judeen Ritchie, Jay Talbert; grandchildren and spouses: Jeremy & Mindi Fisher, Danny & Angi...

MOORE, Dennis Ray age 63 passed away February 16, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jennie Moore, brother, Lloyd Moore, and sister, Pauline Jett. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Sande, children, Kelly (Jason) McKnight and Brian Moore; grandchildren, Kalie,...

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Ohio Southwest Region, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209

Randall L. Wolf, age 57, of Miamisburg, lost his 12-year battle with cancer Wednesday, February 16, 2011. He was born November 27, 1953 in Binghamton, NY, to the late Russell & June Wolf. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Teresa Wolf; children, Russell (Deah) Wolf and Melaney Wolf; grandchildren, Mason and Lila Wolf; brothers, David and...

Pesa Henry S (Hank) Age 85 of Centerville passed away Friday, February 11, 2011. He was born July 15, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Ralph and Corinna Pesa. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Mary Jane Lynn Pesa, daughter Susan Davis, son Jim and wife Shelley, 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and sister Ann Leone...

Castillo, Carmen Z. "Alo", age 90, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Carmen is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: George (Gloria) Marin, Jose (Pam) Marin; daughters: Zonia Gibson, Nazareth Marin; 12 grandchildren: Michelle, Stephanie, Chris, Gino, Amber, Johnny, Jason, Zita (Dude), Ronnie, Georgie, Larry and Anita; 31 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; and numerous other...

JONES, Heather N., age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 14, 2011. She is survived by her mother, Teri Crews; step-dad, Kyle Crews; father, Steven Jones; step-mom, Tammi Jones; big sister, Valerie Jones, and her significant other, Michael Bauer; step-sisters, Sarah Jones and Jessica Crews; boyfriend, Chris Ward, and her beloved kitties, "Slick", "Sadie", and "Scooter". Heather wrote: "I...

Melissa Ann "Missy" Robbins, age 31 of Springfield, formerly of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born December 27, 1979 in Dayton to Henry and Nancy Robbins. Missy was preceded in death by her brother, Gregory Robbins.In addition to her parents, Missy is survived by her brother, Jeffrey Robbins;...

Ann Pearl Opper (nee Berg), age 92, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011. Ann was born September 5, 1918 in White Oak, WV to the late Charles & Alma Berg. She retired from Gray Drug Stores in Cleveland, OH after 20 years of service. Anna was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Albert Sanderson; second husband,...

BARKLEY, Lena [Kitty] 79, of Moore, OK passed away February 9, 2011. She was born November 30, 1931 to Sheldon & Nola Emmons in Kentucky. Lena was a member of Dayton Baptist Church. She retired from Cooper Industries in Dayton, OH. Lena enjoyed fishing and going to garage sales. Her first love was spending time with her family. She is...

Lay, L. Carl age 85 of Beavercreek passed away peacefully February 13, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 60 years less 3 months, Kathryn nee Reese; sons, Jon C. Lay and Jason K. (Kimberly) Lay; 3 grandchildren, Adam, Megan, and Natalie. Surviving also aunt, Deloris Rains of Cincinnati and numerous cousins. After high school...

HADLEY, Deborah L. (Kidd) age 58 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her mother Macil Kidd (Draughn). She is survived by her daughter Shannon and husband Tom Sellars and her son Steve Hadley; father Charles Kidd; sister Shirley and husband Jeff Bennett, all of Dayton; brothers Chuck Kidd of Houston, TX, Chris...

William Drake of Huber Heights passed away on February 14, 2011. He was born on December 13, 1940 to the late William O. Drake and Alma Drake, who survives. In addition to his mother, Bill is survived by his wife, Virginia Drake; three sons, Mark, Greg (Angela) and Robert; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence (Kathy). A private...