Obituaries

Carolyn  M. Thurman

Carolyn M. Thurman

Sep 27, 2014

THURMAN, Carolyn M. age 103 of Friendship Village, passed away Saturday September 27, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 17, 1911 in Dayton, daughter of the late William & Audrey (Elleman) Marsh. Carolyn was a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church and the Barria Court. She enjoyed playing golf in the Ladies League at Cassel...

Henry Davidson

Henry Davidson

Sep 25, 2014

DAVIDSON, Henry age 86 of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born October 7, 1927 in Perry County, KY, son of the late Henry & Francie (Gilbert) Davidson. Henry was a retired employee of Price Brothers and was a member of the Dayton Brethren in Christ Church. Preceded in death by his...

Thelma J. "TJ" Gundlach

Thelma J. "TJ" Gundlach

Sep 24, 2014

GUNDLACH, Thelma Jewell "TJ ", age 78 died Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Kettering Medical Center, Dayton, OH. Thelma lived a life charmed by grace and simplicity. Born in Kentucky to Edna Louise Clark and Clyde E. Singleton, on April 14, 1935, she never took anything for granted and captured the hearts of all who had the fortune of...

Michelyn  C. Melat

Michelyn C. Melat

Sep 21, 2014

MELAT, Michelyn Christine (Jonas), age 64, of Vandalia, OH., passed away in the early hours of September 21st. Loving wife of Tom; beloved mother of Andy (Tricia) of Columbus, OH.; sister of Joyce Reichard (John); sister-in-law of Connie Melat; aunt to Tim Reichard (Kristen) of Clayton and Teri Winget (Scott) of Evergreen, CO.; and treasured friend to many. She...

William  A Reese

William A Reese

Sep 21, 2014

REESE, William A. age 85 formerly of Vandalia, passed away Sunday September 21, 2014 at the Masonic Home in Springfield. Bill was born June 30, 1929 in Davidson, TN son of the late Powers & Kathleen (Smithson) Reese. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a member of VFW Post # 9582. Bill was a...

Carl  Eugene Albert

Carl Eugene Albert

Sep 20, 2014

Albert, Carl Eugene passed away on Saturday September 20, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 4, 1927 to Earl and Inez Albert who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by 9 siblings. Carl served in the United States Army from 1945-1947. He is survived by his wife Joyce,...

David  M. Perilman

David M. Perilman

Sep 20, 2014

PERILMAN M.D., David M. Age 60 of Butler Twp, OH passed away on Sept 20, 2014. Dr. Perilman is survived by his mother, Marjorie Perilman of Wheeling, WV; his wife of 21 years, Bev Perilman; children, Shannon Gillespie (Ismail) Badran, Kelley (Gianny) Gillespie, Julie (Adam) Conley, Jeff (Erin) Perilman, and Patrick Gillespie; siblings, J.B. (Caren) Perilman of Boca Raton,...

Marvin  J. Flick  Sr.

Marvin J. Flick Sr.

Sep 15, 2014

FLICK, Marvin J. Sr., age 70 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born January 9, 1944 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Marvin & Alvina (Gessler) Flick. Marvin was employed by Bob Ross Buick, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vandalia and was a United States Air...

Joyce M. Petrosky Hale

Joyce M. Petrosky Hale

Sep 14, 2014

PETROSKY HALE, Joyce M. age 73 of Butler Twp. passed away Sunday September 14, 2014 at the Springmeade Health Center. She was born October 8, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA daughter of the late Thomas & Josephine (Hoedle) MacMillan. Joyce was preceded in death by 2 sisters Bonnie Lombardo and Jolene Dutcher. She is survived by her children Melody Petrosky...

Marjorie  L. (Becher)  Kearney

Marjorie L. (Becher) Kearney

Sep 9, 2014

KEARNEY, Marjorie L. (Becher), age 51 of Vandalia, OH passed away Tuesday morning, September 9, after a long illness. Marge was the daughter of Fred and Mary Becher. She attended Vandalia-Butler High School, Wright State University and received a Masters in Human Resources Management from the University of Phoenix. She spent her career serving people with special needs and...

Clifford  K. Hewitt

Clifford K. Hewitt

Sep 6, 2014

HEWITT, Clifford K. age 87 of Dayton, passed away Saturday September 6, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Clifford was born August 13, 1927 in Dayton, son of the late Charles & Clara Viola (Bettker) Hewitt. Mr. Hewitt was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner of Hewitt Plumbing for over 42 years and...

Margaret  M. Gerdes

Margaret M. Gerdes

Sep 5, 2014

GERDES, Margaret M., born, March 11, 1919, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Margaret was a native Daytonian and was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Gerdes and son-in-law, Leonard Price. Margaret was retired from the Chrysler Corporation in Dayton. She is survived by daughter, Joyce Price of Gunnison, CO; grandchildren, Mary Beth Branch...

Yvonne Howell

Yvonne Howell

Sep 3, 2014

HOWELL, Yvonne, age 76 of Northridge, passed away at her home on September 3, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones. Yvonne was born October 17, 1937 in Pike County, Kentucky, to the late James and Rosie (Murphy) Williamson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Howell, 3 brothers, Benny, Lonnie and Dennis Williamson, 3 sisters, Elsie Belfry,...

Kate (Tipton)  Hall

Kate (Tipton) Hall

Sep 1, 2014

HALL, Kate age 85 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 25, 1929 in Irvin, KY, daughter of the late Frank & Rozetta Tipton. Kate was a former member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Hall & 1 daughter, Vicki Hall, Kate is...

Mary  Alice Drury

Mary Alice Drury

Aug 31, 2014

DRURY, Mary Alice age 87, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014 in Winfield, IL. Mary Alice was a resident of Vandalia for 53 years before spending her last 4 years in Glen Ellyn, IL with her family. She was a graduate of Greenhills High School in Greenhills, OH and earned her Nursing Degree in 1946 from Bethesda Hospital in...

William  Travis Bass

William Travis Bass

Aug 31, 2014

BASS, William Travis age 61 of Dayton, passed away Sunday August 31, 2014 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Mr. Bass loved to attend church. He was a participant in the Special Olympics where he competed in the bowling and fishing competitions. He also enjoyed watching professional wrestling with his family. He was preceded in death by his...

Wilford  J. Willis

Wilford J. Willis

Aug 29, 2014

WILLIS, Wilford J., age 74 of Vandalia passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 1, 1940 in Pilot, VA, son of the late Wilford A. & Lake (Woods) Willis. Wilford retired after 47 years of service from the Price Brothers Pipe Company. Preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mary...

Eleanor  W. Clauser

Eleanor W. Clauser

Aug 27, 2014

CLAUSER, Eleanor W. of Vandalia, OH, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the age of 82. Eleanor was born in Pottsville, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emma and Charles Warner, and her husband, the Rev. Glenn E. Clauser. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laura Clauser-Roberts and Tim Roberts, and her son,...

Michele  H. Rizzardi

Michele H. Rizzardi

Aug 24, 2014

RIZZARDI, Michele Henriette, age 65 of Butler Twp., passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born April 30, 1949, daughter of Guy A. & Elisabeth (Panis) Gilbert. Michele is survived by her mother, Elisabeth; her husband, Roger Rizzardi; four children, Michael Rizzardi, Kevin Rizzardi, Cathy Hall and...

John  C. Williams

John C. Williams

Aug 22, 2014

WILLIAMS, John C., age 72 of Friendship Village, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014, leaving behind his beloved wife of 43 years, Stella (Bailey) Williams. John was born January 11, 1942 in Chesterhill, OH, son of the late Russel & Dorothy (Newburn) Williams. He was retired from the United States Air Force, attended the Vandalia United...