BRENDEL, Jr., Albert E., age 86, of Waynesville, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born December 8, 1922 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Albert E. Brendel, Sr. and his wife Bernice. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Alice, Edith, and Herbert. Survivors include...

ORME, Daisy, age 85, of Dayton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Kettering Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul. She is survived by her children, Denny (Joyce) Hammersley, Tony (Betty) Orme, Paula (Larry) Buehrer; grandchildren, Nicki, Paul, Brian, Carrie, Andrew, and Ashleigh; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a...

KAYSER, Patricia "Pat" I., 66, of Dayton passed away Sunday May 17, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Evelyn Kingand sister Sandy Burton. Pat is survived by her husband Roger Kayser; daughters Melissa (Aaron) Campbell and Amy Lowe; grandchildren Anthony Quaglieri, Jammie Lowe and Alyssa Lowe; nieces and nephews: Debbie Rodarte, Kimberly Waldschmict, Jeff, Timothy,...

TAYLOR, Helen, age 71, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 16, 2009. She is preceded in death by her father, Milo Price; mother, Edith Mildred Price; foster parents, Roy and Pearl Campbell; several siblings, and first husband, Joseph P. Leyes. Helen is survived by her husband, Chester Taylor; siblings, Robert, Linda, Richard, and Patricia; children, Debbie, Forrest,...

HUMPHREYS, Kelly, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, R.B. and Delores Humphreys. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy; children, Rachel and Sean Humphreys; siblings, Debbie Reynolds, Beth Stark, Sue Humphreys, Diane Humphreys-Wax, and Curtis Humphreys; in-laws, Bill and Shirley Boland, and their family, as...

HILLON, Linda L. age 53, of Xenia, passed away May 1, 2009. She was an employee of the Walmart in Xenia as a Deli Lead. She leaves behind her daughter, April Hillon; grandson, Male'k Hillon and granddaughter, Ariyana; mother, Barbara L. Smart; brothers, Gary Smart, Douglas Smart; sister, Mary Ann Wells; in-laws of the Hillon family, a host of nieces,...

Franklin D. Rollins, age 72, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 13, 2009. He was born November 13, 1936 in Spindale, NC, to the late Harry and Cora Rollins. Franklin was a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a loyal sports fan, and loved the Cincinnati Reds. Franklin was an avid gardener. He was a...

Jones, Opal, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Grandview Hospital. She was born November 14, 1935 in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Roy and Carrie (Wooten) Neace. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Jones, Sr. Survivors include her sons, Rufus Jones, Jr. and Randall...

LAURICELLA, Joseph A., age 89, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009. He was born November 11, 1919 in Dayton, OH, the son of Charles and Emilia (Esposito) Lauricella. He was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 9927 and veteran of the 8th Army Air Corps. He is survived by his wife, Judith Lauricella; children, Mary Lauricella, Theresa...

Madonna Schwartz (nee Cook), 74, died Monday May 11, 2009 after a valiant battle with cancer. She leaves behind a wealth of loving family and friends in Dayton Ohio, Rochester NH and her homeland of Canada.Preceded in death by her son William Anthony and siblings Anna, Betty and Gordon. She is survived by her son John (Leslie) Bellanca, daughter Elizabeth...

VAN NUYS, Barbara Ann, age 72, of Fairborn, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009. She was born June 2, 1936 in Rockcastle County, KY, the daughter of the late Daniel and Verna (Doyle) Wilson. She was a member of Victory Temple in Fairborn. She is survived by her children, Ron Van Nuys, Vicky (Greg) Sims-Wright, Sitesa (Chris) Mayer, and Michelle Erb...

Nicholas Manzo, died on Tuesday May 12th, 2009. Born on May 3, 1929, making Dayton Ohio his home for over 80 years. Nicolas was a Veteran, serving for the United States in the Korean War – Army Corps. He retired from Montgomery County as a Chemist with over three decades of public service, receiving numerous commendations from state and local...

WARD, Nancy K., age 75, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009. She was born October 7, 1933 in Savannah, Georgia, the daughter of Angus and Maggie Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas M. Ward, Sr.; both parents; four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her children, Raymond Ward, Douglas Ward, Jr., Martin...

HERZOG, Patricia L. age 79, of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Donald L. Herzog; parents, Glenn and Laura King; brothers, Jerry and Bill King; and sister, Betty Kinsey. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Pam) Herzog; daughter, Amy (Todd) Pierce; grandchildren,...

Webb, Reda Naomi, age 77, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2009. Reda was a 1950 graduate of Franklin High School where she was awarded the inaugural Katherine Riley Award for her achievements in both athletics and leadership. Reda was voted Ms. Softball Ohio in 1954 and traveled all across the country playing softball including many of the...

KELLEY, Lucille M., age 89, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009. She was born April 17, 1920 in Owensboro, KY, the daughter of Albert and Catherine (Wright) Long. She was a member of the Tabernacle of Praise. She is survived by her children, Barbara (Robert) Terrell, Judy (Tom) Lucker, Sandy (Tom) Evans, and Gary Kelley; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Napier, Ruby Marie, age 92, of Dayton went to rest with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2009 at Heartland of Miamisburg. She was born June 24, 1916 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel (Haas) Webb. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Napier; grandson, Curtis Dunn; granddaughter,...

SPITLER, Jason L. age 45, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009. He was the owner of American Machine and Lathe Corp. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Ronda; children, Emmaline and Noah; mother, Sandra Shaner; father Jack Spitler; brother, Lance Spitler; step-father, Bill Shaner and his children; step-mother, Mary Spitler and her children; and...