ALEXANDER, Clarence E., Jr. "Bud," age 79, of Kettering, passed away Mon., Aug. 21, 2006 at Laurelwood Assisted Living. He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Fox), to whom he was married 57 years; 5 children Diane Craig (Ralph) of Marion, OH, Paula Ferriell (Ron) of West Carrollton, Mark Alexander (Maria) of Richmond Heights, OH, David Alexander (Traci) of...

Haubenestel, John D., 48 of New Carlisle passed away Sunday, August 20, 2006. He was preceded in death by his farther, Robert Haubenestel, mother, Betty Haubenestel, daughter, Lynnea Haubenestel, and two grandsons. John is survived by his wife Beth Haubenestel, Billy Jo "Johns Faithful dog", daughters, Sheree Waldren, Gerri Renea Waldren, Kathlynn Rose Haubenestel Linsey, Laura Ann Haubenestel Linsey, sisters,...

Lay, Herstle L. 84, of Dayton, passed away August 20. 2006. He is survived by his wife Mabel of 65 years, sons, Louie (Kathy) Lay, David Lay, Larry (Chris) Lay, daughter Sue (Rob) Yerian, six grandchildren, Andrea Brooks, Anthony Lay, Verna (Jamie) Mutter, Liz (Scott) Back, David w. Lay, Amy Lay, eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, close family members and...

SHUNK, Edna R. (Wilker), 83, of Dayton passed away Saturday, August 19, 2006 at Heartland of Kettering. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Wilhelmina Wilker; husband Charles E. Shunk; daughter Shirley I. Evemy; son-in-law Alan F. Evemy; brothers Sylvester and Raymond Wilker; sister-in-law Julianne Wilker; sister Loretta Connors; brother-in-law Bud Connors; brother-in-law Lee Klosterman; great granddaughter...

RAMEY, Patty R., age 68, of Xenia, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2006. She was born September 2, 1937 in Lookout, KY, the daughter of Earlie and Celia (Little) Smith. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ed Ramey; Two daughters and one son-in-law, Kathy and David Lersch of Archbold, OH, Keena Harding of Centerville; one son and...

STONOFF, Barbara Annage 75 of Miamisburg, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Barbara was born August 2, 1931 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Howard and Marie Grushon. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Nick Stonoff; and daughter, Nikki Stonoff. She was a loving mother and enjoyed nature. Memorial services will be...

WILLS, Sarah L., age 68, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2006. She was born September 4, 1937 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of Corbin and Ethel (Blevins) Williams. Sarah was a foster parent for many children through out Montgomery County. She is survived by three daughters, Donna Lefeld, Joy Porter, and Jody Grimmee; one son, David Wills; one...

COX, Viola L. (Clyde), age 92, of Fairborn, passed away Sat., Aug. 19, 2006 at Greene Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 12, 1913 in Duke Center, PA to the late Miles I. & Angela Palmatier Wilcox. Viola was preceded in death by 3 brothers Lowell, Eugene and Francis Wilcox and 1 son Gilbert Clyde. She is survived by 3...

JANY, Michael J., age 48, of Fairborn, passed away Sat., Aug. 19, 2006 at his home. He is survived by his wife Lynn, to whom he was married 7 years; daughter Erin-Lynn McAleer of New York City; son Paul Jany of Fairborn; parents Cleve & Jean Jany of Patterborn, IL and sisters Michelle Reeves, Suzanne O'Saben and Mary Catherine Varnell....

HANSON, Margaret E., 78, of Jeffersonville, KY passed away Thursday, August 17, 2006 at Clark Regional Hospital in Winchester, KY. She was born September 7, 1927 in Connersville, IN. She is preceded in death by her husband Dexter Hanson and sisters Cora and Christine. Margaret is survived by her sons Raymond (Mary) Isaacs and Dennis (Debbie) Hanson; sister Alice Massy;...

KREBS, Lynn H., age 70, of Beavercreek, passed away Wed., Aug. 16, 2006 at Kettering Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Valsent & Norma Krebs and 1 son Larry Krebs. Lynn is survived by his loving wife Ada, to whom he was married 44 years; 2 sons Gary of Beavercreek and Danny of Kettering and 1...

PRESSEL, Joseph B., age 55, of Beavercreek, 'slipped the surly bonds' Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at his home. He was born February 21, 1951 in Dayton, OH. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Becky (Moyer) Pressel; daughter, Kate Pressel and son-in-law Jason Cartmell; mother, Stella Pressel; sister, Teresa Pressel; brothers and their wives, Michael and Teresa Pressel,...

SCHWARK, Dawn Y., age 53, of West Carrollton, passed away Tues., Aug. 8, 2006 at Sycamore Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother Yvonne Dolphin, 1 son Eric C. Schwark and 1 grandson Rhylee W. Robinson - Schwark. Dawn is survived by her 3 children Joshua M. Lewis (Laurie) of FL and Amanda L. Schwark and Dylan R....

John McSwain Smith, Jr.Born August 12, 1950 in Dayton to John McSwain, Sr. & Virginia E. (Pietrzak) Smith, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 13, 2006, at the age of 56, at University Medical Center, Columbus. John was preceded in death by his mother Virginia, his sister, Cammie Smith and by his nephew, Matthew Lee Bono. John is survived by...

MILTHALER, Robert H.age 74 of Sun City Center, FL, formerly of Kettering, OH, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2006 at South Bay Hospital. Robert was born February 21, 1932 in Dayton, OH, the son of Henry and Lela Milthaler. He served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Robert was an active member of the FOE,...

JOHNSON, Grace Marie, age 96 of Miamisburg passed away Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Sycamore Hospital. She was born January 10, 1910 in Madison Co., KY. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Hager; second husband, James Baughn; third husband, Hiram Johnson; son, Lloyd Hager; grandson, Jeff Karas; granddaughter, Susan Keaton; and great-grandson Tyler Lynch; four brothers:...

William SmithBill SmithAge 84, of New Lebanon, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2006, at his home after a short illness. Bill is survived by his wife of the past 44 years, Lorena J. Smith; three children, Michael & Sandy Smith, Doug Smith, and Tammy Blanton; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one brother, Luther Smith. The family will be receiving...

Lawrence AllenLarry AllenAge 80, of Tipp City, passed away at his home with his family by his side, Saturday, August 12, 2006. He was a full-time employee of Lowes Home Improvement in Huber Heights. He retired from A. M. Graphics in Dayton after 32 years of service in 1991. He was a Deacon and member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church...

Pauline SmithAge 62, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, with funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to the family to be used at their...

DRIVER, Russell Edwin, age 76, of Beavercreek, died Thursday, August 10, 2006. He was born September 16, 1929 in Dayton, OH, the son of Caris and Lillibelle (Wolcott) Driver. He retired as a Tool Maker from Delco Products, was an avid motorcyclist and sports enthusiast, and a long time member of the Dayton Dirt Riders Inc. He is survived by...