Leora "Fotta" AllenAge 85 , a former 50 year resident of Lima, Ohio and an 18 year resident of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. Leora was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, John J. Fotta, in 1990; and by her parents, John Morgan & Sally Shephard; three sisters, Pearlie Hale, Polly...

Lavern J. "Vern" WagnerAge 84, passed away peacefully at his home, where he wished to be with the companionship of his cats, Shadow & Fuzzy. He was born October 11, 1923 to the late Alfred Nicholas & Isabel Elizabeth (Rolfes) Wagner. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Sonya Hall Thiel; one son, Gary Richard;...

PETERSON, Cheryl Burgan, age 48, of Dayton, Ohio formerly of Kenvir, passed away on Friday February 15, 2008 in Ohio. She was born in Harlan, Kentucky where she lived for 22 years and was a 1977 graduate of Evarts High School. She had lived the last 26 years in Dayton, Ohio and she was a member of the Church of...

Cassano, Anne Marie (Donisi), age 85, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Alterra Sterling House of Beavercreek. Anne, along with her husband Victor J. Cassano and her mother Carolina Donisi, was the co-founder of Cassano's Pizza. Anne was also a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Kettering. Anne is survived by her...

Jack Mees ShivelyAge 78, of Dayton, went to Heaven Thursday, February 7, 2008, after a lengthy illness. Born September 3, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio, Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor G, and parents Albert M. and Gertrude F. Shively. He is survived by 2 daughters, Chrys Meatyard of Clayton, Ohio and Cathy Miller of Alpha, Ohio; 2...

Baller, Robert Louis "RED", age 87, of Kettering and of Melbourne Beach, Florida, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2008. Robert was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving during WWII. He retired from NCR in 1977 and from General Motors in 1989.Robert is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Beth (Frank) Heath of Dayton; grandchildren: Lyndsey Emery & Chris...

Darlene (Rumer) HuntsmanAge 57, died Thursday, February 7, 2008, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Rumer; brother, Terry Rumer; sister, Madge Strohs; infant sisters, Sondra and Mary Louise; son, Heath Huntsman; and granddaughter, Brooke Huntsman. Darlene is survived by her son, Clifford (Mandy) Huntsman; daughter, Heather Huntsman; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; mother,...

HILL, Mary M., 78, of Huber Heights passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Donahoe; husband George Hill; and sister Betty Taylor. Mary is survived by her children George (Leah Ann) Hill Jr., Darrel (Nanette) Hill and Christopher (Cathy) Hill; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters...

ROBERTS, Edward A. "Ed", age 78, of Miamisburg, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 12, 2008. He was born January 24, 1930 in the Philippine Islands the son of the late Dr. Walter N. Roberts and Marjorie (Miller) Roberts while serving as missionaries. Ed was a former insurance agent with Nationwide Insurance for over 35 years in Fairborn, OH. After Ed...

JOHNSON, Kay J., age 73, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008. She was born October 11, 1934 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Mann) Brown. She is survived by her children, Kimberly Smith and Phil Johnson; daughter-in-law, Debbie Johnson; sister, Sue Sarver; grandchildren, Philip, Sarah, Melody, Stacy, and Jade; great-grandchildren, Craig and Blake;...

CUMMINGS, Margaret L. Bryant White "Aunt Maggie", of Dayton lost her courageous battle to live and passed away peacefully on Lincoln's birthday, Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. Aunt Maggie was born on March 29, 1918 in Smiths Grove, Kentucky to loving parents William "Bill" Bryant and Lilly Miller Bryant. Orphaned at the tender age of 11, she...

Locker, Paul Edwin, age 77, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 23, 1930 to the late James & Jessie Irene Locker. Paul retired from Reynolds & Reynolds as Director of Corporate Purchasing.Paul is survived by his loving companion of 7 years: Mariann Fisher; three sons: Stephen (Sharon), David (Sally),...

HARDIN, Mary Elizabeth, age 87 of West Carrollton passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008. She was born on December 17, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio. Mary was a volunteer nurse for the Red Cross during WWII. She was a devout Christian all of her life, and to all a source of faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

MALONE, Troy, age 72, of Moraine, passed away Monday, February 11, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers. He is survived by Effie, his loving wife of 50 years; two sons and a daughter; five brothers; and five grandsons; and a host of family and friends. He was a 32nd Degree...

JACOBUCCI (La Fiama), Gloria E. Age 56 of Dayton died peacefully on 11 February 2008 from a sudden emergence of a brain tumor and cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary E Jacobucci of Fort Worth, Texas. She is survived by her father, Vincent (Jack) Jacobucci, his wife Donna and their daughter Dasia, a brother and wife...

Hammonds, Charissa J., age 32, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 11, 2008. Charissa was a member of Greenmont-Oak Park Community Church in Dayton and a graduate of West Carrollton High School, Wright State University and Full Sail University in Florida.Charissa is survived by her mother: Karen Hammonds of Dayton; grandmother: Flo Warner of Centerville; grandfather: Pasko Evanoff...

EDMISTON, William M., age 79, of Fairborn passed away Monday, February 11, 2008. He was born on August 7, 1928 in Townsend Tennessee. William is survived by his wife of 13 years, Beulah Edmiston, children Willis Hurley, Madelyn (Phil) Harris, William (Maria) Edmiston; Grandchildren Aaron Harris, Rachel (Brent) Hayden, William Edmiston, Mark Edmiston; and many other friends and relatives. The...

BENSON, Raymond M., 83, of Fairborn passed away Monday, February 11, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents Isaac and Minnie Benson; sisters NannaLou Davis, Frankie Dodson, and Willie Tipton; and brother Daily Benson. Raymond is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jessie Benson, children Kathy (Robert) Spencer, Michael (Sharon) Benson, Karen (David) Kowal, and Donald Savage;...