DORN (Gilbert, Gay), Elaine, born Oct. 24, 1914, of Oakwood, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 after 6 weeks of illness at Hospice of Dayton. She retired from Precision Rubber. Survived by her daughter, Billie Kinkade; grandchildren, Gay (Tom) Mastbaum, Joy Forcier, and Merrily Noel (Jeff) Long; great grandchildren, Sara and Andy Mastbaum; step-children, Bette and Paul Dorn, and her...

Barbara R. NewmanAge 73, of West Milton and formerly of Tipp City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shelly Newman. Barbara is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Ron & Sherri Newman and Tim & Michelle Newman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane & Tony Styrcula and Sherry & Scott Beam; numerous...

MARKANICH, Kenneth C. age 61, of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his father, John Markanich. He is survived by his wife, Vallery; mother, Gertrude Markanich; brothers, John G. and wife Carol Markanich of Chicago, IL, and Thomas C. and wife Paula Markanich of Des Plains, IL; and numerous...

June Ann BaileyAge 82, of Riverside, passed away Monday, May 25, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

LEMLEY, Cascile P., age 94, passed away May 26, 2009 at Otterbein-Lebanon. Memorial services are pending.

LEVY, Danielle S., age 69, of West Carrollton, passed away Friday, May 15, 2009 at Bethany Village Nursing Home, after a courageous battle with heart and lung disease. Born May 5, 1940, in Marion, IN, she was the daughter of the late, Daniel H. and Cora Laurine (Pea) Sprecher. She was a 1958 graduate of Miamisburg High School. She was...

BLAGG, Susanne H., age 72, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009. She was born September 7, 1936 in Vienna Austria. She is survived by her children, Rhonda (Ken) Toler and Candace (Tony) Sawmiller; sisters-in-law, Ruth Joanne Ankney and Beverly (Don) Oliver; grandchildren, Josh Toler, Stephanie Welbaum, Jessica Sawmiller; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...

Garman, Norma Jean (Kastner), age 84, passed away on May 24, 2009 at the St. Mary's Living Center in St. Mary's, Ohio. Norma is survived by her husband of 35 years: Paul Garman; three sons and daughters-in-law: Ronald (Danella) Kastner, Roger Kastner, James Keith (Brenda) Kastner; three grandchildren: Scott (Theresa) Kastner, Lisa (Miles) Back, Missy (Todd) Carter; five great grandchildren:...

LEONARD (Thaxton), Martha "Cricket", age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 22, 2009. She is preceded in death by her son, Nicholas David Leonard. Martha is survived by her husband of 38 years, Timothy Leonard; children, Michelle (Douglas) Kemp and Michael (Jennifer) Leonard; grandchildren, Darren and Amanda Kemp and Cale and Killian Leonard; several siblings, as well as beloved...

William D. Sr. Cochran, age 73, of Moraine, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Born October, 20, 1935 in Knox County, TN. He was proceeded in death by his sister, Polly Keys; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Keys, Bruce Maggard and Albert Faulkner. Bill is survived by his wife of 41 years, Treva Cochran; children, Dale (Angela) Cochran, Billy (Tracy) Cochran, Tammy (Ron)...

Russell, James M., age 67, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Grandview Hospital. He was born May 2, 1942 in Mascot, TN. James loved to fish and also attend family gatherings. He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise Russell; aunt, Naomi Monday; and his cousin, David Monday. He is survived by his wife of...

Linda Janette Fugate, age 55, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin & Violet Jackson; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Jesse & Julia Fugate; and brother-in-law, Robert P Schneider III. Linda is survived by her devoted husband of 12 years, Tom Fugate; brother, Joe Jackson; sister,...

Josephine Cassidy, age 81, of Kettering, passed away Friday, May 22, 2009. She was born September 19, 1927 in Johnson County, KY, to the late Joe and Lillie Wells. Josephine worked at Elder Beerman and NDM corp. for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Cassidy and grandson, Scott Michael MacKnight. Josephine is survived by her...

Schleyer, Helen K., age 89, of Huber Heights, passed away on, Friday, May 22, 2009 at home. She was born November 23, 1919 in her home in Phelps, KY, the daughter of John C. and Mary Jane Kirk. She graduated high school in Majestic, KY and went on to college in Northern Kentucky. During WWII Helen entered the WAVES and...

MEYER, MARGARET K. (Welch)Age 61, of Vandalia, passed away, Sunday, May 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents William & Lela Welch & sister Beverly Collins. Margie is survived by son Greg Welch, brother Kenneth (Khloe) Welch, nieces & nephews Karen Knife, Kevin Welch, Kerri Wilson, Kelli Kendall, Pat Collins, Chuck Collins, James Collins, Darryl Collins &...

SWEET, Mildred, age 84, of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Trinity Retirement Community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Pearl Thomas; daughter, Barbara Fenter; granddaughter, Susan Fenter; brother, Ed Thomas; and sister, Laura Bowling. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James Ryland Sweet; daughter, Betty (Clyde) Hill; son, James Jr....

Hilen, Norma M., age 91, of Dayton, passed away on May 21, 2009 at Singing Woods Nursing Home. She was born May 6, 1918 in Lexington, KY. She was formerly employed by General Motors and them went on to be the head bookkeeper for Davis Buick. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hilen and her sister, Gladys...

MOORE, James D., age 65, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009. He was born May 18, 1944 in Dayton, OH, the son of Harold T. and Phyllis (Warner) Moore. He is survived by his children, Jay Moore, Jeffrey (Katrina) Moore, Jodi (Jeffrey) Blommel, and Jackie Moore; three grandchildren, Mackenzie, Grace, and Brianna; siblings, Jeffrey Moore, Cheri (Jim) McKee,...