Richard G. Huffman, Jr.Gunnery sergeant, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at his brothers home in Englewood. He was preceded in his death by his father, US Navy Chief Warrant Officer Richard G. Huffman Sr. (Ret.); mother, Marilyn P. Huffman; along with his brother Timothy Ray Huffman. Richard's military career included two...

Holland, Danny Ray, age 54, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008. Danny attended Apex Community Church in Dayton.Danny is survived by his wife of over 6 years: Darlene "Dee"; daughters: Tara (Darwin) Noble & Stacy Morgan (Fiancee: Jay Johnson); son: Jack Daniel Holland; grandchildren: Morgan & Tommy Soard, Brandon & Blayne...

WECKEL, Thelma, age 86, of Xenia, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008. She was born January 24, 1922 in Barbourville, KY, the daughter of Bradley and Florence (Maxie) Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Weckel in 1995 and three brothers. She is survived by her children, Diana (Jim) Gentry of Mentor, OH, and Paul (Pat)...

ORR, Anna K., 49 of Riverside passed away Monday October 27, 2008 Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents Russell J. and Mary M. Schoen; brothers Rick and Michael C. Schoen; and mother-in-law Kathleen Tipton. Anna is survived by her husband Jerry Orr; daughters Missy Myers, Shelly Ulsh, and Angela Orr; son Jesse (Kerri) Orr and...

ANGELL, Linda Marie, age 61, of Fairborn, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at home surrounded by her family after a courgeous battle with cancer for 6 years. She was born December 25, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bobbie and Gladys (Lewis) Couch. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, R. Wayne Angell; children,...

BOTSCHNER, Allen D. 58, of Washington Twp. passed away on October 26, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. Allen was an employee of Miami Valley Hospital for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Rhea; daughters, Wendy (Gary) Hedge, and Robyn (Brice) Love; grandchildren, Meghan, Kayley, Emily, Jacob, and Andrew; mother, Gerda; brothers, Ed Jr. (Bonnie) and Richard (Barbara); sisters,...

SHERRILL, Dustin C. age 28, of Dayton, passed away, Friday, October 24, 2008. He was a graduate of Beavercreek High School and attended Sinclair Community College. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ryan; and 2 grandfathers. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Sharon and Bruce Goodpaster; father, Danny Sherrill; brothers, Jamie and Josh; sisters, Susie and...

Richard G. LawsonAge 46, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at his home. Rick is survived by his parents, Linda L. & Larry O. Frost; his four year old daughter, Grace Buinicky; step brothers & sisters, Terri, Craig, Chris and Ty Frost; and by his extended family & many good friends. Rick enjoyed golfing and played...

PASKE, Evelyn went to be with our Lord at the age of 87 on October 15, 2008. Evelyn was a devoted Christian who demonstrated God's love to all. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Christina and Alvah Pokett; husbands, Budd Morss and Edward Paske; son, Todd Morss; brother Ronald Pokett; and nephew, Russell Pokett Jr. She is...

BURRESS, Betty Louise, 72, of Fairborn passed away Saturday October 25, 2008 and went to be with the Lord and her husband. She is preceded in death by her parents Luther and Alta Radford; husband William Robert Burress Sr; daughter Frances Pearl Burress; and sister Annie Lee Pennington. Betty is survived by her children Betty Jean (Johnny) Purdue, JoAnn (Gadford...

Geraldine (Jerri) Stauffer, age 65, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 25, surrounded by her family and friends. Jerri was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Mullins and brothers Jimmy Lewis, her first best friend, and Sanford Eugene. She is survived by her dad and stepmother, Eroy & Maggie (Mary) Mullins; her loving and devoted husband...

TRANGENSTEIN, Walter J., age 86, of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday October 26, 2008. He was born in Dayton June 1, 1922, to the late Hugo and Margaret Trangenstein. Walter served in the US Navy as a Fireman First Class, was a member of the Dayton Industrial Archery Association (DIAA) and retired from Frigidaire after 35 years. He was preceded in...

BEAVERS, Audrey A., 72, of Dayton passed away Sunday October 26, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Traci Yeary; son Billy Beavers; and 2 brothers. Audrey is survived by her daughter Deborah (Scott) Warren; son Michael (Connie) Beavers; grandchildren Melissa (Bruce), Anthony (Nicole), Robin, Daniel, and Jeramie; 8 great grandchildren; sisters Brenda, Nancy, and Jeri;...

Bernard W. "Big Ben" Kucharski, Sr., age 88, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at his home. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 21, 1920 to Joseph and Helen (Dereszkiewicz) Kucharski. Ben served in the Three C's and was a foreman for Univis Lens. He was the founder of Ben's Batteries in 1948. He enjoyed...

Hackett, Michael "Mike" E., age 66, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008. Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Dayton. Mike was a volunteer with Little League for over 32 years, the last 15 serving as Ohio District 8 Little League Administrator.Mike is survived...

Anderson, Peg, age 102, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008 at Bethany Lutheran Village. Peg was a long time member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church.Peg is survived by her daughters: Caryl Gerber of Centerville, Georgene Sechrist of Centerville, Judith Thomas of Dublin; sons: Clifton Anderson of Texas, Steven Anderson of Oregonia; 19 grandchildren; 50 1/2 great grandchildren, 4...

LAMBERT, Alberta, age 81, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dink; son, Seadog, and grandson, Little. Alberta is survived by her son, Carl; grandchildren, Brian and Tina; great grandchildren, Grant, Toshia, Trisha, and Terry; great great grandchild, Jessie, and sister, Wanda. She was a devoted, loving mother and grandmother, whom will be...

WILLIAMS, Lois Jean (Caldwell), age 68, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008 after a courageous struggle with cancer. She will be greatly missed for her loving spirit, sense of humor, and loyalty to family and friends. Lois was born in Bell County, KY in 1940. Survivors include children, Trish (Steve) Taylor of Miami Township, Susan (Brian) Hee of...

Cheek, Bendina E., age 61, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 17, 1946 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the daughter of Manus & Tinie Kloos. She was a member of the New Life Fellowship Assembly of God. Bendina had a love for all of God's creatures. She is preceded in death...