McCLURE, John F., age 76, of Kettering, OH, passed away Fri., Aug. 13, 2004 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother Kathryn Bartel McClure Keys. John is survived by his "adopted" son John Kelly of Dayton; step-brother Boyd Keys; special friends Edith Barbato, Jerry Bausman and David Jones and numerous other family members and friends....

STORER, Lewis W., age 83, formerly of West Carrollton, passed away Fri., Aug. 13, 2004 at Sycamore Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife Juanita, 2 brothers Estel and Ray Storer and 1 sister Olive Blanton. Lewis is survived by 3 sons Larry (Melissa), Daniel and David Storer; 1 daughter Deborah Deaton; 1 brother Paul Storer (Romaine); 1...

BREWER, Wendy L. age 43 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her mother Beverly Peyton, her brother Robert Peyton, grandfather Frederick Whatley, grandparents Bill and Lena Peyton and her father-in-law Charles Brewer . She leaves to cherish her memory, Terry, her loving husband of 25 years, her...

MINTZ, Ava F. 51 of Beavercreek, formerly of Va. & Fla.; passed away Wed. evening 8/11/04 at Hospice of Dayton. She is survived by her parents, Gerald Mintz Sr. & Marie Burchett; son, Sean Fishback; husband, Phil Fishback; 2 brothers, Gerald Jr. (Linda) & Donald & (Debbie) Mintz; loving friend of Va. Dan Nunley; Numerous aunts, uncles, family, with special...

HITE, Alda (Jean) 81, of Huber Heights; passed away unexpectedly Saturday 8/7/04 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Jean was born April 1st, 1923. She was a reliable & diligent employee of 30 yrs. of Andrews Hearing Aids., and the friendly voice on the phone to a loyal Following of customers. Outwardly, Jean appeared to be a soft spoken, unassuming woman. But...

CRIPPS, T. W.72 of Miamisburg, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2004 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. T. W. was born November 29, 1931, the son of Allen and Annie Cripps. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. T. W. worked for General Motors, DELCO Air for 27 years before retiring. He was also a member...

HODGE, William Harrison, 70, of Centerville, passed away August 1, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Etta Hodge; son, Stephen Michael Hodge and his cousin, Billy Carter. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Gertrude; daughters, Gail (Jackie) Bolton, Sharon Hodge, Julie (Jim) Franzer, Diana (Jamie) Richmond; sons, Don (Connie) Hodge, Jerry...

SLAMER-SHELL, DOROTHY N.78 of Centerville, departed this life Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Bethany Lutheran Village. Dorothy was born April 23, 1926, the daughter of John T. and Effie Noffsinger. She was an active member of Christ the King Lutheran Church. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 18 years, Harry Shell; sons, Richard (Sue) Slamer and Robert (Martha) Slamer;...

PUTERBAUGH-BAUER, TRACIE LYNN35 of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at her home. Tracie was born September 25, 1968, in Dayton. She is survived by her father and step mother, Michael and Polly Puterbaugh; sisters, Lisa Ramey, Michele Schorr, and Debbie Milliser; brother, Jeff Puterbaugh; grandmother, Ann Fodor; very special friends, Betty Marcum and family; and a host of...

After giving so much to so many that loved him, Adrian G. Puttin, Sr., of Xenia, went home to be with God and loved ones on August 4, 2004. He was born March 21, 1929 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his mother & father and a sister. Adrian left us after experiencing complications due to severe...

WHITE, CHARLES "CHUCK" S.78 of Centerville, passed away Friday, August 6, 2004 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. Chuck was born July 26, 1926, the son of the late Everett and Nellie White. He served our country in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Chuck was a member of the Quail Run Racquet Club; the Isaac Walton League in...

CAMPBELL, EDWARD77 of Springboro, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2004 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Edward was born April 27, 1927, the son of Mann and Alice Campbell. He was a member of Middletown Masonic Lodge, Chapter 87; Council 136; and Franklin Eastern Star, Lodge 55. Edward was well known in his area for his talent in playing various Blue Grass...

HOUNSHELL, MARY ELIZABETH (nee West)age 80, of West Carrollton passed away Thursday, August 5, 2004 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Mary is survived by her daughter, Sherry Kahler of Miamisburg; son Earl, Jr. & wife Gail of Springboro; sister, Rosa Coyle of Richmond, KY; and grandchildren Tony, Kimberly and husband Kelly, and Michelle. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

WHITE, Rosie J. of Dayton; passed away Friday 8/6/04 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Withrow & Mary Lawson; Survivors include her loving husband of 52 yrs., Everett; 3 daughters, Patricia Rust, Donna (Tommy) Laird & Connie (Ricky) Cuzick; 1 son, Everett B. (Regina) White; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Dorothy...

SISCO, Winfrey "Lee" 59 of Huber Heights; passed away Tues. 8/3/04 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was preceded in death by his father, Estile; Survivors include his mother, Joycelyn; his loving wife of 17 yrs., Mary; 1 son, Robby Sisco; 2 daughters, Pamela Creech & Tammy Sisco; 3 step-daughters; 16 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Randall & James Sisco; 1 sister, Emma...

BROWN, Mable B. 84 of Dayton; passed away Tues. 8/3/04. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter & son, Carol and Jr; 1sister; 1 brother. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley (Bob) Welch; 9 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; 1 sister; numerous nieces, nephews, family & friends. Services will be held 1pm Fri. 8/6/04 at Newcomer Farley Funeral Home, 4104...

ZUERN, William Forest Carson (Zickgraf) better known as Price Hill Santa, gave up his toy shop down here to go play Santa for the Lord. He left his mortal plain August 1st, 2004. He was 82 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. Zickgraf & Esther F. (McKinney); his sons, James L. & William G....

BACK, Patricia Ann 66 of Dayton; passed away Saturday, 7/31/04 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 45 yrs., Hal O. Back Sr., and her brother, Gary Rice. Survivors include her 2 sons, Hal Jr. of Dayton & Bill (Gayle) Back of Florida; 3 daughters, Vickie (Larry) Phillips of Cincinnati, Christine...

SPIVEY, Ronnie 54 of Huber Heights; passed away Friday, 7/23/04 unexpectedly while camping. Ronnie was a devoted family man; the best husband, dad & son on earth. He was an avid outdoorsman and nascar fan. Also known as "the world's best griller, and everyone's friend." He was preceded in death by his father, Otis Lee Spivey; Ronnie is survived by...

CROLEY, Walter 89 of Riverside; passed away Friday, 7/23/04. He retired from Dayton State Hospital after 27 yrs. of service.Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie & Maude Croley; 1 son, Jim; former wife, Connie. Survivors include his loving wife of 21 yrs., Wilma; 4 daughters, Darlene (Jim) Pett, Pat Dixon, Beverly (Richard) McGarey & Kathy (James) Tucker;...