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...

UNGER, Dorothy F., age 84, of Centerville, OH, died Sunday, May 10, 2009. She was born November 22, 1924 in Irvine, KY, the daughter of the late Hubert and Ethel (McKinney) Stevens. She is survived by her daughter, Teri (Phil) Hubbard; daughter-in-law, Denise Unger; grandchildren, Debra (Aaron) Fraley, John Dennis Unger, and Philip Hubbard; great-grandson, John Steven Unger; and honorary...

STREHLE, Lester C. age 88, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009. He owned Strehle Shoe Repair and Bretney Leather Company. After he retired, he went into the real estate business. He was a member of the St. Luke's Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Winifred; children, Kathy Lehman, John (Joyce) Strehle, Thomas Strehle, Jayne...

GARDNER, Timothy, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at his home. He is preceded in death by his father, John Gardner. Tim is survived by his mother, Martha Gardner; children, Benjamin (Amy) Gardner, Gabe Gardner, Sara Gardner, and brother, John (Marianne) Gardner. He was a social worker who was actively involved in the Dayton area, with...

EPPERSON, William E., Sr., age 68, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009. He was born August 4, 1940 in Effingham, IL, the son of Royal F. and Pauline (Nash) Epperson. Bill retired as a MSGT from the United States Air Force in 1979 and from civil service in 1996. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in...

Melissa George, age 40, of Kettering, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Brian; daughter, Alexandra; and many other friends and relatives. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 13, 2009 from 4-6 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424).

Weisenberger, Dorothy E. (Murphy), age 79, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2009. Dorothy was a member of the Open Bible Christian Church in Dayton. Dorothy is survived by her husband of over 61 years: Frank Weisenberger; daughters and sons-in-law: Linda (Greg) Allen of Dayton, Donna (Randy) Jones of Miamisburg, Barb Hahn of Bellbrook; grandchildren: Rhonda (Ike) Deaton,...