McNeal, Jeanette I. Age 91, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 at Brookhaven Nursing Home. She was born in Arcanum, the daughter of the late Harry and Belle (Stryker) Kester. A 60 year resident of Trotwood, Jeanette retired after 28 years in the TMHS cafeteria where she became manager of the Central Food Service. Jeanette was an enthusiastic supporter of local athletics; Trotwood Rams, Dayton Flyers, and OSU Buckeyes. She enjoyed playing cards...

WHITEHEAD, Mary A. (Tripp) Age 90, of Brookville, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Oakley and Lola (Hendrickson) Tripp; loving husband, Bob K.; and sisters, Ellen Dalrymple and Muriel Thomas. She is survived by her daughter, Vanita Chaney and her husband Ralph W.; granddaughter, Danielle; nieces and nephews; and many more family and friends. The Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June...

JONES, Richard D. Age 78, of New Lebanon, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 3, 2013. He was born September 23, 1934 in Perry Township to the late Dale H. and Ruby J. (Eck) Jones. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Judy A. (Kelly); children, Richard A. (Debbie) Jones of West Alexandria, Jeffrey B. (Kathi) Jones of Maryville, TN, and Kelli Jones-Warren of Dayton; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters,...

GARBER, Robert W. Age 84, of Butler Township, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada and wife, Mary. Robert was a devoted father to his family which includes his children, Sharon G. Klumpp and her husband, Wm F. Jr, Robin E. Kain, Robert E. Garber, and Cheryl L. Garber. He was a very special grandfather to his two granddaughters, Melissa Klumpp and Allison (Zane)...

CREWS, Garland Lin Age 64 of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Philbert & Ella; brothers, Roger & Jerry; and his wife, Jill. Family survivors include his seven children from his 16 years of marriage with Jill; Anna Welsh, Debbie (Dennis) Givens, Karen (Jason) Watson, Sheila J. Crews, Julie Burton, Sarah Jewett, and Michael Lin Crews; three brothers, Dave ...

Holler, Viola Ruth Age 93 of Farmersville, Ohio passed away May 17, 2013. She was born December 10, 1919 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to the late William and Eva (Shanefelt) Coffman. She graduated at age 16 from Dixie High School in New Lebanon. She worked at Jefferson Twp. School in the cafeteria and as a teacher aide. Viola was a member of St. Peters Lutheran church, New Lebanon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Hubert,...

THACKER, Helen Irene Age 74 of Farmersville, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was born on July 24, 1938 in Locust Branch, KY to her parents James E. & Gracie B. (Skinner) Knox. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, William J. Knox. Helen is survived by her husband of 56 years, Monroe Thacker; 2 sons, Randal M. Thacker, and Andrew C. (Kelley) Thacker; 2 siblings, Daniel C. (Jeanne) Knox, and Dorothy (Robert) Reynolds...

GLANTON, Bettie Frances (Poston) of Farmersville, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013. Bettie is survived by her husband of 64 years, Thomas Dale Glanton; daughters, Linda (Travis) Godley of Walterboro, SC and Shelly (Randy) Shellabarger of Centerville; granddaughter, Robin Shellabarger; sisters, Janet Castle, Helen Royal, Ann King, Kay Trogdon, Gail Picklesimer, all of Portsmouth, Ohio, Judy Morrison of Saginaw, Michigan, and Mary Crull...

RIBER, Geneva A. (Abbott) age 86, of Trotwood, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ara Jane Abbott; and sisters, Lorene Williams and Imogene Stevens. She is survived by her loving husband, George Riber; daughter, Linda (Riber) Brinson; son, Bruce Riber; brother and sister-in-law, Elwood and Doris Abbott; sister, Margie Abbott; brothers-in-law, Louis Riber and Joseph...

BARTLOW, Laura M. (Houck) Age 90 of Trotwood, passed away Wed. May 7, 2013. A graveside service will be held 1:00PM on Tues. May 21 at Royal Oak Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Rogers' Funeral Home, Trotwood.