RUHL, DONALD EDWARD, age 88, husband of Anna Marie (nee Spatz), died on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from natural causes. He was born on March 19, 1923 in Dayton to Clement and Cecilia Ruhl. Upon graduation from Chaminade High School, he enrolled at The University of Dayton Mechanical Engineering curriculum for two years, and then entered the Army, serving his tour in WWII, and following up with his final years at UD with a Bachelors Degree in...

BALZER, Raymond F. age 79 of Bellbrook passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Emily and a sister, Evelyn Bailey. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Cindy Balzer of Franklin, OH; three sisters, Charlene (John) Zengel of Centerville, Lou Morales of Centerville, Dianne Tharp of Centerville; two grandchildren, Tim and Kristin Balzer of Franklin, OH. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 AM...

Sparaco, Michael, age 91, of Dayton, passed away Sunday February 12, 2012. Mr. Sparaco, a United States Air Force WWII Veteran, was retired from General Motors. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Alice M. (Lingg); three daughters, Theresa Nichols, Kathy Croger, Sue Dowler; a son, David Sparaco (and wife Carol); nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Honey...

FELDMAN, ADELLA V., age 90 of Centerville, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012. Adella was preceded in death by her sisters: Lee Bruns and Lucy Bleicher. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Howard C. Feldman, children: Kathy Feldman, Sue (Blaine) Bruner, Mary Jo (Rick) Fender, Micky (Joe) Staley, Julie Feldman, Greg (Kim) Feldman, Annette (Russell) Johnson and Lisa (Curt) Schindler, 20 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and...

Theodore H. Barlow "Ted" died Friday, February 10, 2012 at St. Leonard Assisted Care Facility. He was 96 years young. Ted was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Cicily Griffin Barlow, parents Theodore H. and Molly Rooney Barlow, his only brother, James R. He is survived by his children: Michael (Katherine), Cicily Brogan (Bill), James (Sally), Maureen Neff (Don) and Kevin (Cathleen). Grandchildren: Timothy (Cassie), John (Ann),...

FRICK, William F. of Kettering, passed away Thursday February 9, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Velma Frick and brother Frank Abel. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Therese (Gerhard); son, Stephen; daughter, Karen (Joe) Mittermeier and grandchildren, Samantha and Matthew Mittermeier. Also survived by brothers, Jim (Jean) and John; sisters, Bobbie (Ron) Coy and Betty Johnston; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Judy...

HELMIG, SUZANNE M., wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2012. She was born on December 22, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her dear husband of 54 years Gerald Helmig, her mother, Dorothy Kelly, father, Malcolm Kelly, sister Marilyn Austin and her grandson-in-law Gustavo Rios. She is survived by her devoted children, Mary Helmig, Dennis (Beth) Helmig, Kathy...

Borgert, Cyril B., "Cy", age 91, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday February 8, 2012 at Oak Creek Terrace. Cy was born November 21, 1920 in St. Sebastian, OH. to Theodore & Anna (Will) Borgert. Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and mentor, highly respected by his family, relatives and peers. Cy was a decorated WWII Navy veteran receiving numerous prestigious decorations for bravery. Throughout the war he served with...

JECKERING, Rosemary Emma age 81 of Dayton, passed away Thursday February 2, 2012. Rosemary was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Jeckering and two sisters-in-law, Donna and Dottie. She is survived by two sisters and their husbands: Rita and Clarence Schock of Centerville, JoAnne and Ernie Winner of Fl; two brothers: Joseph and his wife Paulette of Dayton and Richard Jeckering of Dayton; many loving nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial...

Corbitt, Marie R., age 87, passed away, Monday January 30, 2012. Born in Dayton, Oh January 1, 1925 to Paul J and Therese Froendhoff.Preceded in death by her husband, James A., granddaughter,Mindy Long. Survived by children, Bridget Long, Virginia & Bob Saunders, Jim and Cindy Corbitt, Mary Biehn, Joe & Ann Corbitt. Grandchildren; Sam, Max, Matt, Andrea, Bryan, Jimmy, Stacy, Kristin, Ben, Cydney, Joey, and 8 great-grandchildren. Also survived by...