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MARK A.STEWART 


Mark A. Stewart, 34, of 6303 Ashley Meadows, Dayton, died at 1:00 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at the Reston Hospital in Reston, Virginia.  He was born December 1, 1975, in Sidney, to Gary Stewart of Sidney and the late Sally (Martin) Stewart. He married Shannon R. Swiger on March 9, 2008 in Fairborn; she survives.  


Other survivors include a daughter, Arwyn Stewart at home; step-children, Quentin and Rhiann Freeman, both at home; a brother, Mike Stewart of Sidney; and a sister, Crystal Stewart of Sidney.     


Mr. Stewart was a graduate of Sidney High School and Wright State University, and was employed at Booz-Allen-Hamilton Engineering Co. as a research and Design Engineer. 


A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Simmons officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
 
 
MARC A. CREAGER 


Marc A. Creager, 53, of 1534 South St., Piqua, died Friday, June 18, 2010, at his girlfriend’s residence in New Carlisle.  He was born March 3, 1957, in Piqua, to the late Burl Creager and Virginia (Hartzell) Creager; his mother survives in Piqua. 


Other survivors include his girlfriend, Charlene Henderson of New Carlisle; two sisters, Pamela Bridges of Hayden Lake, Idaho, and Melissa Creager of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Michael Creager of Columbus and Jeffrey Creager of Piqua; nieces Wendy Dysinger and Marissa Creager; nephew Jacob Creager; numerous nieces and nephews living out of state; and a son, Christopher Hale of Troy. 


Marc attended Piqua City Schools and was an excellent handyman.  He enjoyed NASCAR racing, fishing, and working on his go-karts. 


A memorial service to celebrate his life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, June 21, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Iddings and Rev. Nelson Elifritz co-officiating.  Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
 
Chad Turner - 93 06/15/2010
 
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CHAD TURNER 


Chad Turner, 93, of 610 First St., Piqua, died at 2:50 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2010 at the Piqua Manor Nursing Home.  He was born September 3, 1916 in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late William H. and Susan (Smith) Turner.  He married Agnes Collins on January 6, 1938 in Putney, Kentucky; she preceded him in death on October 26, 1990. 


Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn (Robert) Rapp of Zolfo Springs, Florida, Wanda (Ronnie) Pack of Piqua; five grandchildren, William D. Rapp, Debbie Gover, Korena Weber, Donald Rapp, and Katherine Silvers-Huber; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a great-grandson; three brothers; and seven sisters. 


Mr. Turner attended schools in Kentucky and retired from the Shipping Department of the former Miami Industries in Piqua.  After his retirement, he worked part-time at the former Piqua East Mall.  He enjoyed eating out at restaurants and traveling. 


A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 18, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Rev. Willard Cole officiating.  Burial will follow in Fletcher Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 12-1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45206.  Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.

 
 
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MARY “CAROL” WOODS 


Mary “Carol” Woods, 88, formerly of Piqua and Venice, Florida, died at 5:31 pm Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the Trinity Nursing Home, Beavercreek.  She was born May 17, 1922 in Troy to the late Walter E. and Carrie Mae (Lumpp) Barnett.  She married Robert F. Woods July 12, 1941 in Troy; he preceded her in death August 6, 1999. 


Survivors include four daughters, Bobbie (Ray) Brooks of Xenia, Linda (John) Heasley of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Barbara Blankenbeckler of Wilmington, Marcia Smith of Kettering; nine grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; and seven great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Helke, a brother, Howard Barnett, and a son-in-law, Kenneth Smith. 


Mrs. Woods was a 1940 graduate of Troy High School, and the office manager at Piqua Automotive, Inc. for thirty years.  She was a former member of Piqua Baptist Church, YWCA of Piqua, and served seventeen years on the PTA at Favorite Hill Elementary School.  


A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 pm Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Wardle officiating.  Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 pm Friday at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420.  Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com. 
 

 
 
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SHANE A. CHILDERS 


Shane A. Childers, 19, of 1611 Haverhill Dr., Piqua, died Monday, June 7, 2010 at his residence.  He was born November 4, 1990 in Dayton. 


Survivors include his mother, Darlene A. (Corbett) Farrell of Piqua; father, Duane (Patricia) Childers of Clarksville, Tenn.; two brothers, Sean Childers, Michael (Tara) Farrell all of Piqua; a sister Colleen Farrell of Piqua; maternal grandmother Evangeline Corbett of New Jersey; paternal grandmother Cecelia Giles of Ironton; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Shaylene M. Farrell. 


Shane was a 2009 graduate of Piqua High School where he was on the Wrestling Team.  He played football at Piqua Junior High School.  He was currently a student attending Edison State College and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. 


A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 pm Friday, June 11, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Grilliot as the Celebrant.  Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm Thursday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home where a prayer service will be conducted at 6:45 pm.  Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.

 
Dorothy Fox - 81 06/07/2010
 
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DOROTHY M. FOX 


Dorothy M. Fox, 81, of 8325 N. Shady Lane, Piqua, died at 9:28 pm Sunday June 6, 2010 at her residence.  She was born June 16, 1928 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Matthew and Margaret (Black) McBride.  She is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Joseph F. Fox who she married September 5, 1958 in McKeesport. 


Other survivors include two sons, Glenn F. (Katie) Fox of Canal Winchester, Raymond (Tina) Fox of Piqua; four grandsons, Travis, Justin, Alex, Kyle; a sister, Margaret (Harold) Miller of Miami, Florida; a niece, nephew,  a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Snyder of White Oak, Penn.; and several cousins.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Jean C. McBride. 


Mrs. Fox was a 1946 graduate of McKeesport High School and worked as a Supervisor for home office of the original G. C. Murphy Company.  After locating in Piqua, she continued to raise her family and volunteered many hours at the Upper Valley Medical Center and the former Dettmer Hospital.  She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed her family. 


A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 am Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with rev. Kazy Blocher-Hinds officiating.  Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home.  Memorial contribution may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 325 W. Ash St., Piqua, OH 45356, or Hospice of Miami County, Inc., P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.

 
 
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FRANCES H. BALLARD 


Frances H. Ballard, 85, of 505 Spring St., Piqua, formerly of Dallas, Texas, died at 2:07 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at her granddaughters residence where she received loving care for nearly four years.  She was born August 3, 1924, in Dallas, to the late William M. and Marguerite (Moon) Hopp.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmas P. Ballard Sr. in 2005. 


Mrs. Ballard is survived by a daughter, Dorothy M. (Ernest “Tony”) Fant of Garland, Texas; four grandchildren, Theresa (Joseph) Worley, Kathy (Mark) Mauer, Anthony (Tabatha) Fant, Donald Fant, nine great-grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; and two sisters, Jo Ann (Robert) Baronich of Frisco, Texas, and Peggy (Robert) Grassle of Plano, Texas.  


Frances was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Dallas, St. Boniface Catholic Church of Piqua, and a thirty-year member of Catholic Daughters of America Court Our Lady of the Snow Chapter #2100. 


Services will be held and flowers accepted at the Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75243.  Local arrangements are being handled through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home.  Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.

 
 
DANIEL L. BODENMILLER 


Daniel L. Bodenmiller, 49, formerly of Troy, died unexpectedly at his home in San Diego, California June 3, 2010.  He was born December 4, 1960 in Troy. 


Survivors include his mother Jerri (William) Kiesler of Vandalia, his father David Bodenmiller of Troy; life partner Matt Ramon; a sister Julie Bodenmiller; two nephews, Adam Bodenmiller, Andrew Bodenmiller, a niece Jenna Bodenmiller; two step-sisters, Tracy (Carlos) Tatia, Suzanne Kiesler; a half-sister Holly Bodenmiller;  and a pet dog Ajax. 


Daniel was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School. 


A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
 
 
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NANCY B. CORNELIUS 


Nancy B. Cornelius, 88 of 1843 Park Ave., Piqua, died at 12:10 pm Wednesday June 2, 2010 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born January 24, 1922 in Piqua to the late Jerry and Hilda (Kettler) White.  She married J. Marvin Cornelius July 3, 1942 in Piqua; he preceded her in death August 18, 2007. 


Survivors include a daughter Beverly K. Cornelius of Piqua; a son J. Douglas Cornelius of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a niece Rebecca (Ralph) Osborne of Jacksonville, Florida.  She was preceded in death by a sister. 


Mrs. Cornelius was a 1940 graduate of Piqua Central High School and a homemaker.  She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. 


A memorial service will be conducted at 12:00 pm Saturday June 5, 2010 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Hospice Chaplain Pamela Linderson. officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00-Noon Saturday at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Shiners Hospitals for children, 3229 Burnet Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229-3095 or Hospice of Miami County, Inc., P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.

 
 
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RICHARD L. GRAHAM, SR 


Richard L. Graham, Sr., 69, of 220 N. Roosevelt Ave., Piqua, died at 5: 23 pm Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the Ohio State University Medical Center.  He was born December 17, 1940 in Piqua to the late Vincent and Bessie (Weldy) Graham.  He married Lola M. Gardner May 27, 1989 in Piqua; and she survives. 


Other survivors include two daughters, Jacqueline Graham and Amy Graham both of Piqua, two sons, Jim Graham, Tim (Teresa) Graham all of Piqua; nine grandchildren; one great grandson; two brothers, Joe Graham of Indian Lake, John Graham of Cincinnati; and a sister, Jackie Culver of Troy.  He was preceded in death by a son, Richard L. Graham, Jr., a brother, and a sister. 


Mr. Graham attended Piqua City Schools, retired from Direct Graphics in Sidney and had previously worked at Irvin Auto Sales in Piqua. 


Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm Friday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity.  Condolences to the family may also be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.

 
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