Richard H. Duckson I, age 72, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the U.S. Post Office after 36 years. Richard is survived by his wife, Karen Duckson; the mother of his children, Patsy Duckson; children, Richard H. Duckson and his wife Deborah; Mark D. Duckson...

WARD, Charles J. "Chuck"Age 65, of Dayton, passed away, Monday, August 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda. He was previously employed by Ponderosa in Installation. Chuck was a member of the North Dayton Democratic Club & loved to play Golf. He is survived by his step-son David whom he cherished; brother Wilford (Butch) Ward; sister...

Odell M. Clark, age 75 of Dayton, departed on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at his home, following a lengthy terminal illness. A faithful servant and devoted Christian, Odell was a member of the Miamisburg Assembly of God Church, who also ministered to the elderly at Sycamore Retirement Center. Odell serviced in the military from 1957-1959 as a PFC Army Demo...

John S. BrowderOf Huber Heights passed away Sunday August 2, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. John was the son of the late Oscar and Eva Browder of Oak Harbor, OH. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Alma and his siblings Betty (Richard) Steinmiller of Lavonia, MI, Robert (Susan) Browder of Oak Harbor, OH, and Mary Browder of...

AIELLO, Mark A.Age 53, of W. Elkton, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his daughter Annetta Scales; parents Marco & Martha Aiello & brothers Earl (Butch) Aiello & Michael Aiello. Mark served for 22 years in the US Marines. He was currently employed at Timken in Eaton. Mark is survived by his wife of...

CREEGER, Sharon E. Age 60, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Archie & Mary Stout. She was a Home Health Aide for many years around Dayton. Sharon is survived by her sons Timothy (Lisa) Stout & Tom (Laura) Creeger; granddaughters Miranda, Alexandria, & Brittany Stout & Lillian Mae Creeger; brother...

MAY, Paul P.Age 82, of Beavercreek, formerly of Fairborn, passed away, Friday, July 31, 2009. He was preceded by his parents Jim Tom & Mary (Phelps) May & brother Delbert May. Paul served in US Army during WWII. For many years Paul worked in construction all over the country & owned a ranch in Fallon, Nevada. He was the previous...

Daniel L. "Dano" MinnichAge 50, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Minnich, Sr. Dano is survived by his mother, Winnifred M. (Wyrick) Minnich; one son, Daniel S. (& his wife, Rebecca Collett) Minnich; two granddaughters, Madison & Allison Minnich; four brothers, Donald E., twin...

Alicia D. Myers-ValentineAge 29, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2009. Alicia was born October 27, 1979 in Dayton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, August & Carol Garner and grandfather, Hal J. Reaves. Alicia is survived by her mother, Dianne Garner-Myers; father, Albert (Lizett) Myers; children, Shawn Montgomery and Krystiania Valentine; fiancé,...

Freshwater, Peggy M, age 74, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Peggy was born July 31, 1935 in Marion, Virginia. She was a 1954 graduate of Bucyrus High School where she was the 1954 Homecoming queen and cheerleader. Peggy is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Mike (Tami) Freshwater of Kettering, Chris (Janet) Freshwater of Farmersville,...

Edward Cleveland CombsAge 88 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Miami Valley Hospital. Ed was born January 4, 1921 in Clayhole, Kentucky to Nathan & Eva (Landrum) Combs. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Sallie Combs, brother, Gordon Combs; and by two sisters, Georgia & Susie Combs. Edward is survived...

James T. BurnsJim BurnsAge 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Grandview Medical Center after an extended illness. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Fairborn Park Hills High School. Known for his wit and sense of humor, Jim leaves everyone who knew him with fond memories and many laughs. He was loved by many but held a...

HUMPHREY, Russell, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lou Ann; children, Russell II, Corey, Shane, and Stephanie; grandchildren, McKayla, Hannah, Logan, James, and Julia. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. Russell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, as...

BENSMAN, Audrey MayAge 75, of Dayton, passed away July 28, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents Stephen & Christine (Hemmelgarn) Bensman & her companion of 34 years Patricia Mae Williams in 1995. Audrey was born in Dayton Ohio on July 13, 1934. She was a 1952 graduate of Julienne High School. She worked...

BREWER, Robert LeeAge 73, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at VA Medical Center, Dayton. Bob served in US Army & previously worked at Dayton Press & Ernst Concrete. He was a member of the American Legion of Bellbrook. Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years, Wanda, children, Teresa (Joe) Crone, Brenda Larch, Patricia (Robert) Baer;...

William C. Joyner, Jr.Bill JoynerAge 50, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Miami Valley Hospital.Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

HUGHES, Clifford A., Age 76 of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Ruth Hughes. He was retired from Hughes Painting & Decorating that his wife Ruth & him ran for 37 years in Beavercreek. He is survived by his children Steven Hughes, Cheryl (Jeff)...

Johnson, Dora Helen (Alsept), age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2009. Beloved mother of Joe (wife Sandy) Johnson, Deborah (husband Bill) Pritchard, Amber (husband Phil) Doolin, Calvin (wife Bernadine) Johnson, all of Dayton. Dora was preceded in death by her mother Nevada and father Willie Alsept, brothers Bill, John Harlan, and Wise, sisters Margaret Ann and Betty....

JOHNSON (Eggers), Ruth L. was born May 13, 1913 in Wagner, SD to Jacob and Bertha (Strohbehn) Eggers. She died July 25, 2009 in Dayton, OH. She attended Yankton College in SD, and taught school in Wagner. She married Wesley E. Johnson in 1942. He preceded her in death in 2001. Also preceded her were her parents; 4 brothers, Fred,...

Paul Cox McDaniel Age 88 of Kettering passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2009 at Unity Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was born on October 31, 1920 to Virgil and Lillian Marie McDaniel, who welcomed him home and are with him now. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he earned a purple heart. He retired...