Wilbur Mark JohnsAge 93, of Englewood, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010. Wilbur was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine (Tillison) Johns. Wilbur is survived by three sons, William Mark Johns, Kenneth Edward & his wife, Sandy Johns and Gary Allen & his wife, Allie Johns; three grandchildren, Jason, Jacob & Mark; two great grandchildren, Spencer & Sydney; and...

ZIMMERMANN, Leonard A. III, Capt. USNAge 45, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27th at Hospice of Dayton. Len was born on January 29, 1964. He is a graduate of Centerville High School (1982), the U.S. Naval Academy (1986), and the U.S. Naval War College. After leaving active duty, he continued to serve his country as a Naval...

James E Lenc, Age 55 of Dayton passed away suddenly on December 18, 2009. Jim was born December 10, 1954 in Garfield Heights, the son of Emil S. and Libby(nee Svejda)Lenc. He was a member of the Firebird Club and participated in Wheelchair Games. He was employed by the Department of Defense at Wright Patterson AFB. James is survived by...

COLLINS, Troy MitchellAge 72, of New Carlisle, passed away, Friday, January 29, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Troy & Ida Collins; sisters Geneva Radford & Arizona Patrick; brother Balis Collins. He was a self-employed construction worker & was a member of the Church of God – Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his wife of 52...

COCKAYNE, Robert C., age 84, of Dayton, passed away, Saturday, January 30, 2010. He was born January 10, 1926 in Butler, Kentucky. Robert served with the United States Army during World War II and retired from the Dayton Fire Department after 34 years on the job. He is survived by his children, Michael (Carol) Cockayne, Barbara (Gary) Elliott, Peggy (Larry)...

GANT, Evelyn L., age 74, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe and Al Sliver. Evelyn is survived by her husband of 54 years, Eugene "Red" Gant; children, Douglas Gant, Cindy (Mike) Sopko, Michael (Melissa) Gant, Tony (Janie) Gant; 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul (Mary) Sliver and their children,...

HALL, Nancy (Hamilton)Known as Granny to a lot of people, age 74, of Riverside, passed away, Saturday, January 30, 2010. She was born Feb. 10, 1935 in Craynor, KY to Preston & Cora Hamilton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Elmer Hall; daughter Ruth Hall; brothers Junior & Virgil Hamilton; & sister Elsie...

Gerald R. Breidenbach, age 75 of Dayton passed away Friday, January 29, 2010, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Gerald and Mary E. Breidenbach; brothers, John B., Dennis C., Twins Justice and William Breidenbach; and nephew, Johnny. Gerald is survived by his sister, Dr. Monica Breidenbach and Richard Breidenbach; nieces, Beth, Mary, Jackie,...

DAY, Delwin Age 88, of Dayton, passed away, Thursday, January 28, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife Reva. Delwin served in the US Army & was retired from Chrysler. He is survived by his children & spouses Barbara (Hal) Patton, Michael (Carol) Day, Larry (Kathy) Day, Gail (Bill) Baker, Dwain Day; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother William...

MILLER, Lillie E.Age 86, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at Vandalia Park Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband David. She attended Haynes St. Church of Christ in Dayton & previously worked at Gerstner & Son Tool Company. Lillie is survived by her children & their spouses, Mary Ellen (Robert) Stacy, Rosetta (Bill) Barker,...

LACEY, Beatrice, age 62, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 in LaGrange, Kentucky. She was born February 18, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Deana Lacey of Beavercreek; grandchildren, Sierra and Noah Lacey; two sisters, Audrey Bullion and Judy Blake. She was preceded in death by both parents, Willard and...

HOWARD, Helen (Mart), 96, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Heartland of Centerville. Helen was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Clyde and Mary Mart on December 1, 1913. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Harold James and Stan Howard, her brother, Stan, and sister-in-law, Jane. Helen is survived by her children, Bob James and...

William A. Sears, age 54, died Thursday, January 21, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, William P. Sears and mother, Margaret Sears of Middletown Ohio. William is survived by his son Zachary A. Sears, 20 years old, of Albuquerque New Mexico. William is also survived by his brothers Robert Sears of Palatine Illinois, Lawrence Sears of Bellbrook...

MONNIN, Marion "Moe", age 87, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010. He was preceded in death by his first wife Rita (Belvo) and his second wife Martha (Dadisman) and siblings Virginia (Wood), Norbert, Robert, Carl and (infant) Joseph. He is survived by his children Michael (Carol) of Lebanon, Terri (Glen) Gallaway of Dayton, Anne (Kurt) Brewer of New Carlisle, Cecilia...

BANKS, Carrie, 93, of Riverside passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010. She is survived by her daughter Mary Jo Banks; son Andy R. Banks, his wife Reba Jewel; grandsons Andy L. Zeigler and Andy R. Banks, Jr., his wife Penny; granddaughter Helen J. Gilbert, her husband James; great grandson James Gilbert Jr.; great granddaughter Danielle Hoskins; great-great grandchildren Kaylee Hoskins,...

Virginia Delores (Golden)"Gini" Baker, formerly of Dayton, peacefully joined her beloved husband Eddie in eternal happiness January 25 in Southern California. She was born the eldest daughter of eight children to Bertha and Carl Golden in West Carrolton December 22, 1922. A 1940 graduate of Germantown high school, she served proudly in the WAVES in WWII and remained active in...

HINTON, Charles E. "Tookie" age 74, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010. He retired from Laborer's Union Local 1410. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Susie Hinton; and 2 brothers, Earsal and Bill Hinton. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Freida; daughter, Michelle and husband Jerry Warrix; 3 loving grandchildren,...

LEWIS, Gerald D. "Del"Age 75, of Dayton, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. A native of West Virginia, Del was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Sadie Maude, and 11 siblings. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley; son Michael and wife Patty of Springfield; daughter Michelle and husband Bob Underwood of Kettering; beloved granddaughter Haley...

WHITTAKER, Mae, 102, of Beavercreek passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Crestview Manor. She is preceded in death by her parents Felix and Nancy Wooton; husband Oscar Whittaker; sons Dana and Wallace Whittaker; sisters Nettie Caudill, Jettie Whitaker, Hester Dray; and brothers Wallace and Emitt Wooton. Mae is survived by her sisters Wilma Allen and Helen Moore; daughters-in-law Winnie...