CRAWFORD, Benjamin T. age 27, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul M. Metz. He is survived by his mother, Sandra Crawford; grandmother, Mary L. Metz; uncles, Bill Metz, and Ted Metz; aunt, Carol Metz; cousins, Angie and husband Neal Riggsby, Greg Metz and fiancée Kim and her two children,...

Strong, Brandon Derrick, age 26, of Vandalia passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at his home. He was born December 14, 1982 in Upper Heyford, England, the son of Randall Strong and Susan (Beech) Strong. In addition to his parents, Brandon is survived by his brothers and sister, Cory Strong, Melanie Murphy, and Jonathan and Jacob Strong; and his...

Harry B. Harn, Jr.Age 82, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Harry is survived by his wife of the past 21 years, Wilma Jean Harn; five children, Thora (David) Smith, B.W. (Michael) Punyko, Leslie (Jeff) Leonard, Michelle (Robbie) Isabell and John (Melissa) Wells; eight grandchildren; and by three great grandchildren. Harry served in the U....

PLOYER, Paul R., 54, of Eaton passed away peacefully in his Triumph TR3 Monday March 9, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents Miles R. Ployer, Sr. and Wanda J. Ployer; two brothers David Leffler and Miles R. Ployer Jr. Paul is survived by his daughter Holly M. Ployer; son Miles R. Ployer, his wife Michelle; grandchildren Brittany...

R. Edwin Alexander II, age 68, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009 at the VA Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1940. Ed was preceded in death by his father, R. Edwin Alexander Sr.; mother, Virginia Alexander Eckhardt; step-father, Charles F. Eckhardt and sister, Mary Catherine Lyon. He is survived by his children, Christine M. (D.J.) Pack,...

Hucke, Mary Ellen Margaret, age 78, of Miamisburg, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009. Mary Ellen was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. She was a retired and life long educator, teaching the majority of her career in California and New Jersey.Mary Ellen is survived by her husband of over 36 years: Paul E. Hucke; sons...

Loyd Gregory, age 79, of Centerville, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009, at Miami Valley Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Vetere; grandchildren, Jamie and Stephanie; sister, Claudia (Melvin) Moore; and many other friends and relatives. A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Holloway, Patricia Louise, age 68, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009. Patricia worked at Monarch Marking for over 28 years. Patricia is survived by her daughters: Carol Young, Diane Oaks, Cindy Soloman, Tricia Randazzo; grandchildren: Jared Young, Ben Young, Shane Poling, Tyler Oaks, Elizabeth Turner, T.J. Soloman, Michael Randazzo, Jon Randazzo; brother: Gary Adams; and sister: Sharlene...

Bohardt, Louise F., age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2009. She will be reunited in heaven with her parents, John and charlotte Wills, her husband of 59 years, Jack, and her son, Steve. Her joy in life were her children , grandchildren, and great grandchildren; Sue and Dave Hester, John and Marilyn Bohardt, Debbie and John Wilker,...

Stout, Ruby Caroline, age 90, of Miamisburg passed away on Monday, March 9, 2009 at Bethany Lutheran Village. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; 4 brothers; and 4 sisters. Survivors include her children, Robert L. (Pamela) Stout, Carole J. (Dan) Bogumil, and Thomas H. (Denise) Stout; grandchildren, Gregory Stout, David Skiles, Lori Capar, & Brieanna Wilkoff; great...

Bull, Robert H., age 76, of Vandalia, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2009 at his home. He was a co-founder of BSF Inc. in Vandalia. Robert was a member of CrossRoads Christian Fellowship in Tipp City. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Virginia C. Bull; daughters, Loree (Kevin) Connors of Westlake, Ohio, Kathryn (Donald) Keel of Butler Twp.,...

Rogers, Ruth A., age 87, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 8, 1921 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Florence Bond. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Bernard & Richard Bond. Survivors include her children, Nanci (Donald) Wilson and Joe (Flor) DeAloia;...

Charles R. Eads Jr., age 68, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents. Charles is survived by his wife of 50+ years, Marjorie; children Marvin (Tonya) Eads, Marilyn (James) Caldwell and Charles (Dawn) Eads; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and step-mother. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 12, 2009 from...

HUFF, Richard E., age 43, of Xenia, OH, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He is survived by his father, Edward Huff and sister, Victoria Huff. He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Huff and brother, Jack Huff. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 13, 2009 at 2:00 pm...

Mary Katherine LoweAge 75, of Enon, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009. She was born March 17, 1933 in Stonega, Virginia to the late James H. & Janie J. (Alexander) Boyd. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by one brother, James W. Boyd; and by two grandchildren, Steven & David Lowe. Mary is survived by one...

CLAWSON, Jane A., 56, of Dayton passed away Sunday March 8, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is preceded in death by her father Jake Wead. She is survived by her mother Joanne Wead; husband since March 25, 2000, Robert E. Clawson; daughter Vikki Edmonds; brother Steve (Lynn) Wead; numerous other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM...

LEAR, Mary Alma " Almie", 73, of Dayton passed away Friday, March 6, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Mary Leach; brothers Roy, G.B., Dewey, and Jay Roberts and Hubert Leach; sisters Mae and Dorothy Roberts, Betty Ridner, and Lib Messenger. Almie is survived by her husband Wilbur W Lear; children Dan Fritts, Donnie Fritts,...

Helen Louise Schonsheck went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 5, 2009 from Liberty Retirement Community of Washington Township. Helen recently celebrated her 83rd birthday in her home in Sugar Creek Township. Helen was born on January 16, 1926 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the Reverend Paul and Charlotte Waschilewsky. Helen and her devoted husband, Wil Schonsheck, have been...

FODOR, Anne F., age 85, of Centerville, died Thursday February 5, 2009. She was born January 8, 1924 in Nicholasville, KY, the daughter of George and Fanny Lee Stipes. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Schirmer, Linda Arnett; one step-son, Kevin Fodor; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lucille Schooley, Juanita Phibbs, and Shirley Stipes; and beloved...

NEWMANEddie CAge 78 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 5, 2009. .A devoted loving husband, father and grandfather He was born June 29, 1930 in Little Hocking, Ohio to the late Charles and Bernice Newman. Raised in Portsmouth, Ohio he was a1948 graduate of Portsmouth High School, where he excelled in baseball, basketball and...