Paula S. Ely, age 59, of West Carrollton, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Stella Rogers. Paula is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Ronald Ely; children, Wayne Miracle, Andy Miracle, Corwin Ary, Katie Ely, Joy Ely, and Rosemary Ely; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Charles Rogers and...

DeWitte, Sue Ann, age 60, of Xenia, OH, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with the lord on October 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry DeWitte of Xenia, OH. She is survived by her mother, Evelyn Bays of Reno, NV; her son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Nicole Beckett of Clayton, OH; her...

SMITH, Sherman D. age 77 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2010 at The Oaks of West Kettering. He was preceded in death by his wives Velma Smith and Beverly Smith, and his brothers Bill, Arthur and Eugene Smith. He is survived by his sons Gary L. of San Marcos, TX, David L. of Kettering, Rodney D. of Sidney,...

GREEN, Eleanor K. "Nell", born March 12, 1911 in Acton Middlesex, England, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010 at age 99. Nell relocated to Dayton, OH in May of 1995 and lived here for many happy years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Jessie Hammond; husband, Robert Green, and seven siblings. She is survived by her...

PRESTON, Deborah "NaNa", age 52, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her step-father, Harold E. Tobin. She is survived by her daughters, Patty Thomas and husband, Dave, Penny Preston, and Kathrina Preston; brothers, Carl and Paul Tobin; mother, Martina Tobin; granddaughter, Destiny; grandsons, Zach, Josiah, Jesse, Benjamin,...

COMBS, Lillian F. age 89 passed away October 30, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Laura Francis and her husband, Homer. She is survived by daughters, Linda Sill and Sandra (Michael) Holdcraft; sons, Fred, Michael (Tudy), Patrick, Phillip (Cindy), Robert, and Mark; sister, Ruth Hemberger; brother, Thomas (Freda) Frances; 23 grandchildren;...

BAUGHMAN, Winifed age 88, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ned; brothers, Richard and Gene Staubus; and sister, Phyllis Fay. She is survived by daughters, Linda (Robert) Hunt and Beverly (Daniel) Heath; sisters, Mary Lou Stebbins and Betty Wilson; grandchildren, Eric Fogle, Aaron (Melissa) Fogle, and Jared Donohoo;...

Anthony "Boyd" Tacey, age 61, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred B. Tacey; step-father, Edward "Bud" A. Bain; brother, Randy Tacey; and sister, Jeannie Brooks. Boyd is survived by his wife of 11 years, Angela "Gail" Tacey; children, Malieka (Victor) Hall, Jennifer Tacey and Kelly (Justin) Tabb; grandchildren, Kalyn...

James R. SteedJim SteedAge 61, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2010. He is survived by his wife of the past 29 years, Peggy A. Steed; sister, Barbara Buck; brother, Gary Steed; in-laws, Al Ridder & Mary Golt; nephews, A.J., Will & Matthew; nieces, Tammy, Christy & Brendal; and by his extended family & many good friends. Jim...

BROWN, Steven, age 26, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2010. He is preceded in death by his mother, Delores Bromm. Steven is survived by his father, Jim and step-mother Suesan Brown; step-father, Paul Bromm; siblings, Amber, Monica, Amanda and John Brown; niece, Nevaeh Manning; nephew, Tyler Manning along with numerous family and friends. He will be greatly missed forever...

Helen M. WelshAge 94, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James W. Welsh in 2003. Helen is survived by one son, James Lee Welsh; a very special friend, Kathy Lore; two granddaughters, Melissa & Sandy; one grandson, Brian and many friends & care-givers. She has been a...

LEWIS, Gary W., age 60, of Fairborn, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010. He was born June 22, 1950 in Fairborn, Ohio. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Lewis; two children, Techia (Wade) Potter and Anthony Lewis; three grandchildren, Nicholas Potter, Maxton Potter, and Trevor Lewis. He was preceded in death by one son, Christopher Lewis. Rev. Donald...

FINCH, Gregory Robert age 61, passed away October 27, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Robert Finch and sister, Katherine Tangeman. He is survived by son, Gregory (Stacy) Finch II; daughter, Mindy (Austin) Finch; brother, Steve (Sandra) Finch, Bobby (Kelly) Finch; sisters, Debbie (Duane) Isaacs, and Barbara (Dave) Dobbins; former spouse, Deborah Finch; 8 grandchildren;...

HOLDEMAN, Robert "Bob", age 73, departed this life on Friday, October 29, 2010 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was a husband and father, he was a Fire Fighter for the City of Dayton for a little more than 29 years and Served in the United States Army for 2 years and 8 months. His life was full...

POPE, Richard age 56 passed away October 26, 2010 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Joanne Pope and brother, Donald Pope. He is survived by his sons, James and Stephen (Chandler) Pope; daughter, Allison Pope; sisters, Lou Ann (Con) Gubser and Diane (Doug) Cooper; brother, Doug (Shelly) Malouf; former spouse, Mary Kay Pope;...

Stanley Smith, age 80 of Medway, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010. He was born July 27, 1930 in Blue Diamond, KY to the late Charlie and Maggie Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Edsel Smith; and sister, Ruby May. Stanley is survived by his wife of 55 years, Opal Smith; children: Linda...

TREADWAY, Howard "Randy" age 49, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at his home. He is survived by his parents, George and Alma "Ruth" Treadway; son, Keith (Laura) Treadway; daughter, Karen (Ronald) Johnston; brother, Will (Judy) Treadway; sisters, Vickie (Charlie) Barnhill, Beverly Waker, Tammie (John) Robinson, and Ellie Powell (Dan); 32 nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles; and a...

PILLION, Peggy L., age 76, of Trotwood, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010. She was born December 24, 1933 in Disputanta, Kentucky. Peggy worked as a sales manager for General Diaper Service.She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Charles F. Pillion; 4 children, Val (John), Butch (Alice), Mike (Dee), and Tim (Hermetta); grandchildren, Hannah, Matthew, Luke, and...

FURLOW, Rita, age 90,of Beavercreek, formerly of Grafton, WV, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2010 after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Kenneth Furlow who passed away in 1998. Rita is survived by her son, Kenneth (LuAnn) Furlow Sr. of Arvada, CO; daughter, Kathleen (George) Duffy of Beavercreek, OH; grandchildren, Dana...

MANTEY, Sylvia age 85, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Kettering Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond N. Mantey; and parents, William and Theresa Hein of Sandusky, OH. She is survived by sons, Steven, David (Claudia), and Jeff (Sarah); daughter, Jackie (Keith) Marshall; grandchildren, Ashley, William, Amber, Joshua, and Jessica; sister, Luella Stein of...