HAFNER, Elsie B., age 93, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Joe; mother, Emma Bartholomaus; parents, Anna and Otto Morgenthal. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Nick Folger; granddaughter and her husband, Bimini and Jason Turner. She was born Isle Bartholomaus on December...

BERGER, Douglas R., 63 of Moraine passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was owner of Excellent Maintenance & Repair, and a volunteer firefighter for almost 40 years, having served for the Washington Twp., Moraine, and Jefferson Twp. Fire Departments. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester R. Berger. Doug is survived by his...

MERCURI, Raymond T., age 47, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006. He was born August 1, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, Bob and Charlene Mercuri; 4 children, Victor (Amanda), Matthew (Donna), Allison, & Rachael; 1 granddaughter, Victoria; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Linda & Johnny and Christine; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Michelle...

Alan Ray WeaverAge 51 of Huber Heights, went home to be with Jesus Tuesday, July 18, 2006. He was born May 15, 1955 to Ray J. Weaver Jr. and Marilyn (Lee) Weaver of Dayton. Alan married his beloved wife Karen (Meade) Aug. 12, 1978. In addition to his father Alan was preceded in death by his father-in-law Billy Meade. He...

Lewis, Hayden, 91 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006. He is survived by his wife Ruth of 69 years, sons Roy (Edna) Lewis, Paul Lewis, Hayden (Heidi) Lewis Jr., Ronald Lewis, Kenneth (Marcia) Lewis, sister Ada Ross, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and close family and friends. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday,...

MANNING, William E., age 77, of Middletown and formerly of Frenchburg, KY, passed away Tues., July 18, 2006 at the Garden Manor Extended Care Center, Middletown. He was preceded in death by his wife Faye in 2005. William was born Oct. 13, 1928 the son of the late Jerry & Hazel Manning. He is survived by his 4 sons Jerry...

BRUNS, Thomas Walterage 54 of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Tom was a member of the Wolfcreek Rod and Gun Club and Judson Baptist Church. He was also very active in the Democratic Party. Tom is survived by his wife, Millie Bruns; father, Walter G. Bruns of Dayton; sister, Julie and husband Martyn...

Branden R. LattimerAge 20, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006, as the result of an auto accident. Branden is survived by his mother, Jeannette Langley; brothers and sister, Johnalea Lattimer, Tanis Langley and Jeremiah Lattimer; step-father, Doug Murphy; uncle & aunt, Johnny & Sherry Lattimer; cousins, John & Kevin Lattimer; and nephew, Emery Lattimer. Branden loved fishing, fast...

BROWN, Elwood E. "Woody", age 73, of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006. He was born August 1, 1932 in Shelby, OH, the son of the late Allie and Flo Brown. He is survived by his wife, K. Rosemarie Brown; 5 children, Michael Elwood (Cathy) of CA, Lawrence Michael (Tammy) of Solon, OH, Dean Phillip (Beth) of IN, William...

STEIN, Mary Ann age 76 of Kettering passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006. She was a beautician for 46 years and was proprietor of LePetite Design Salon in Oakwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Martha Bussinger, and son, Charles Stein. Mary Ann is survived by her sister, Dorothy Bussinger; children: Deborah Ann Buhrman, Terry Ray...

MATTINGLY-SMITH, Shirleyage 71 of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Shirley was born January 14, 1935, the daughter of Cecil and Dorothy Thompson. She was a volunteer for the Victim Witness Program. Shirley is survived by her sons, Steven (Lynn) Haworth and Chris Haworth; granddaughters, Caroline and Christina; special friends, Connie Bysack, Alice and Don...

Haines, Pauline C.age 93 of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006 at her home. Pauline was born August 25, 1912, the daughter of Alfred and Catherine Fox. She is survived by her sons, Karl A. (Judy) Keyes and Robert E. (Dorothy) Keyes; brothers, Tom Fox and Austin Fox; grandchildren, Karlene Thompson, Teresa Ann Glover, Jacqueline Tartell, Karl B. Keyes,...

Pyle, Claire A., 67 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday July 16, 2006. She was preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Ashworth. She is survived by her husband Ronald Pyle of 49 years, sons Brian (Kirstie) Pyle, Tyler Pyle, daughters Barbara (Michael) Wakefield, Teri (Douglas) Seibert, Brandi Pyle, Sisters Lillian Harold, Betty (Maynard) Hildebrandt, Ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous...

BROCKMAN, Richard M. "Dick" age 82 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Janet Brockman, his children Debra Williams, Robin Brockman, Rick and wife Kathy, all of Dayton, Scott and wife Mary, Mark and wife JoAnn, both of FL and Tara Henderson of Dayton, Cinda and husband Terry Harris...

PROFITT, Gordon L. "Sarge" age 80 of West Carrollton, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Ellen Profitt. He is survived by his children Gordon L Profitt II of Washington, Gregory L. and wife Christine Profitt, Laurie A. Profitt, Philip B. Profitt, Melody J. and...

LANK, Arthur age 71 of New Carlisle passed on Sunday, July 16, 2006 after a short illness. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maggie; son, Arthur M.; daughter, Frances Sizemore; grandson, Daryl Sizemore; and 7 siblings. Art is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Timothy and wife...

DETAMORE, Ruth Ann J. (nee Herzog), age 86, of Beavercreek, passed away Sat., July 15, 2006 at the Trinity Community of Beavercreek. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, 3 brothers Walter, Lester and Elwood Herzog and her parents Joseph & Marie Herzog. Ruth is survived by her children Jim (Irene), Larry, Rick (Pam) and Denny (Nancy) Detamore...

Joseph E. McGuffinAge 61, of Hawthorne, California, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2006. He was the Administrative Officer for the Los Angeles Flight Standards District Office and had 16 years with the FAA. He had retired as a Senior Master Sergeant after serving 25 years with the U. S. Air Force. He had a total of 41 years of...

Arnold J. BolenderAge 85, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2006, as the result of an auto accident. Arnold was born October 24, 1920 in Felicity, Ohio to Herbert J. & Gertrude G. (Love) Bolender. He was preceded in death by one son, Timothy L. Bolender; one daughter, Caroline Sue Bolender; and by one brother, Ralph Bolender. He is survived by...