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Obituaries

Henry  M. Cotterman

Henry M. Cotterman

Apr 6, 2014

COTTERMAN, Henry M., age 87 suddenly passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. He was born January 19, 1927 in West Alexandria, Ohio. Henry was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired press operator with Dayton Press. Preceded in death by his wife, Elaine J. Cotterman, daughter, Jackie McBreen, 1 brother and 1 sister, Henry is survived by daughter, Jolene...

Calvin  Samuel Rex

Calvin Samuel Rex

Apr 6, 2014

Calvin Samuel "Sam" Rex 87 years old, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby, in 2003; sister, Mary Otto; and great-granddaughter, Ruby. Survived by one son, Keith Rex and wife Brenda of Butler Township; one sister, Dorothy Blue, of Arizona; one brother, William White and wife Mary Jane of Kettering; three grandsons: Jason,...

Don  Lee Elleman

Don Lee Elleman

Apr 5, 2014

ELLEMAN, Don Lee went home to Heaven on Saturday, April 5, 2014, with his son Tom meeting him at Heaven's gate. He was born to Aubrey and Glenna (Stockslager) Elleman on September 7, 1925. Cherishing his memory are his beloved wife of 63 years, Barbara (Vance) Elleman; daughters, Terri (Steve) Baltes and Brenda (Doug) Fryman; grandchildren, Beth (Phil) Reimer,...

Michael  W. England

Michael W. England

Apr 3, 2014

ENGLAND, Michael W., age 60 passed away April 3, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. A lifetime mechanic and great man is survived in death by his ex-wife, Janet; daughters, Michelle and Melissa (Chris), son, Micheal; step-daughter, Kristine; 3 grandchildren, Allison, Shelby & Christopher, as well as a score of close family and...

Mary  Joann Johnson

Mary Joann Johnson

Apr 2, 2014

JOHNSON, Mary Joann, 74, formerly of Clovis, NM went to join her Lord on April 2, 2014 after a short illness. Joann spent many years working as a floral designer then a server at Cook's Restaurant in Clovis. She was born in Wildwood, NC on September 8, 1939 and died in Dayton, Ohio. Joann retired from Wal-Mart in Huber...

William  Wade Johnson

William Wade Johnson

Mar 29, 2014

JOHNSON, William Wade Sr., of Huber Heights, Age 92, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014. He was born June 4, 1921 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Charles and Dorothy (Ryan) Johnson. Preceded in death by his brother, Charles Johnson and sisters, Elizabeth Fisher and Mary Johnson. William is survived by his wife, Dorothy Johnson of Huber Heights,...

Dean  J. Hatala

Dean J. Hatala

Mar 27, 2014

HATALA, Dean J., age 46 of Troy, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 19, 1967 in California, was an employee of the Honda Corporation of Anna and a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, Vandalia. Dean is survived by his wife, Caroline (Bushka); 2 sons, Jaxon & Channing and a host...

Irene  D. Walker

Irene D. Walker

Mar 26, 2014

WALKER, Irene Dorothy (Graham), born December 16, 1919 blessed our lives for 94 years. On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 she went to be with the Lord and to meet her hubby, Leonard who has been waiting at Heaven's gate for her since July 27, 1972, so they can be together for eternity. Also waiting are her parents, Herbert &...

William  Jennings Harrah

William Jennings Harrah

Mar 21, 2014

Harrah, William Jennings (Bill), age 84 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, at his home after a ten month battle with Mesothelioma. He was surrounded by his family and his beloved cat, Tugger. William leaves behind to honor his life, his loving wife of 59 years, Norma, his two daughters Rebecca Chappell (Richard), and Brenda...

Roger  L. Foust

Roger L. Foust

Mar 21, 2014

FOUST, Roger L., age 70 of Vandalia, passed away Friday March 21, 2014 at Springmeade Health Center following an illness. Roger was born June 10, 1943 in Tennessee, son of the late Cecil and Mildred (Freeman) Foust. He was a retired Lieutenant from the Dayton Fire Dept. with 25 years of service and was a former member of the...

Olga Leszkiewicz

Olga Leszkiewicz

Mar 19, 2014

LESZKIEWICZ, Olga age 91 formerly of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday March 19, 2014 at Trinity Community of Beavercreek. She was born in the Ukraine, survived a military invasion, and came to our country through Ellis Island as a post WWII immigrant with her husband and son. She remarried to the late Jan Leszkiewicz in 1959 lasting for 53 years....

Lisa  L. Hammontree

Lisa L. Hammontree

Mar 11, 2014

We mourn the untimely loss of Lisa Henson Hammontree. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Lisa's life was characterized by her passion for her husband and children, teaching, and especially, her art. She passed her love of art to her son, Alex, and her fiery spirit to her daughter, Hannah. In addition to her passions,...

Kimberly  A. Michel

Kimberly A. Michel

Mar 6, 2014

MICHEL, Kimberly A. "Kim" age 47 of Huber Heights, went to be with her mother Thursday March 6, 2014. Kim was born November 8, 1966 in Portsmouth, VA.; the daughter of Jeffrey P. and Sarah J. (Buzzard) Michel. Kim was employed in the workshop at URS. She was preceded in death by her mother Sarah in 2004 and is...

Michael  L. Jaymes

Michael L. Jaymes

Mar 3, 2014

JAYMES, Michael L., age 43, was released from his earthly pain and called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline (Long) Jaymes, his father, George Jaymes, special friend, Jeffrey "JB" Brown, and his "baby", Bonzer the cat. Michael is survived by his wife of 16 years,...

Cynthia  L. Patrick

Cynthia L. Patrick

Feb 28, 2014

PATRICK, Cynthia L. (Rash) age 41 of Northridge, passed away Friday February 28, 2014 following an illness. Cindy was a longtime resident of Vandalia. She was preceded in death by her mother Sandra (Seaman) Rash. She is survived by her husband Michael; 2 sons John Branham of Springfield and Jerrad Patrick of Northridge; her father James C. Rash of...

Donald  L. Rehmert

Donald L. Rehmert

Feb 25, 2014

REHMERT, Donald L., age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2014. A beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather, Don was born on June 5, 1938 to Mary and Cletus Rehmert in Union City, Ohio. He was a Vandalia-Butler High School graduate and a 1996 retiree of the Chrysler Corporation on...

Owen  Paul Defrain

Owen Paul Defrain

Feb 22, 2014

Owen Paul DeFrain, 6 weeks old, of Vandalia Ohio, died on Saturday February 22, 2014 of natural causes. He was born on January 11, 2014 to Roy and Courtney DeFrain. Owen is survived by his father Roy DeFrain, mother Courtney DeFrain, grandparents Paula and Ray Dale, grandparents Roy and Georgia DeFrain, great-grandmother Paulene Steinbrueck, and great-grandmother Elizabeth Artin.Although his...

Richard  A. Nardini

Richard A. Nardini

Feb 21, 2014

NARDINI, Richard A., age 81 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 24, 1932 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Francis & Margaret (Smedley) Nardini. Richard was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Jean (Grider) Nardini, daughter, Therese (Nardini) Plaspohl, sister,...

Vernal Winkle

Vernal Winkle

Feb 20, 2014

Winkle, Vernal, age 90 of Blanchester Ohio passed away Thursday February 20th after a year long battle with cancer. He was born on June 21, 1923 in McRoberts Ky , son of the late Jeff and Carlie (Fike) Winkle. During WWII Vern joined the United States Navy where he was a gunner's mate on the USS San Diego, being...

Gertrude Baker

Gertrude Baker

Feb 18, 2014

BAKER, Gertrude age 97 of Englewood Manor, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. She was born December 31, 1916 in Hartselle, Alabama, daughter of the late William & Bessie (Swan) Tedford. Gertrude moved to Harlan, Kentucky at age two. She grew up in Harlan and started her nursing career. Gertrude moved to Vandalia and worked for Dr. Milton Owen...

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