Obituaries

Guy  C. Bishop  Jr.

Guy C. Bishop Jr.

May 11, 2014

Longtime educator, musician, and community leader passed away May 11 at Hospice of Dayton following a brief illness. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, teacher, and friend to many. He was born in Centerburg, OH on March 16, 1928 and was preceded in death by his parents, Grace M. (McLaughlin) and Guy Clayton, and his sister Natalie Bishop...

Richard  E. Doane

Richard E. Doane

May 9, 2014

DOANE, Richard E., age 76 of Dayton, unexpectedly passed away early Friday, May 9, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Richard was born May 3, 1938 in Lebanon, Ohio, son of Russell and Irene (Peters) Doane. Richard was proudly self employed at Doanes Alignment Service where he perfected his craft. Preceded in death by his wife Wanette G. Doane in...

Ruth  M. Trout

Ruth M. Trout

May 8, 2014

TROUT, Ruth M. age 94 of Tipp City, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Laurels of Huber Heights Nursing and Rehab Center. Ruth was born August 16, 1919 in Gallipolis, OH, daughter of the late George W. & Fannie B. (Wolf) Young. Ruth was a former 50 year member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, a current member of...

Patricia  A. Linkous

Patricia A. Linkous

May 7, 2014

LINKOUS, Patricia A., age 79 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 6, 1934 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Harold & Lillian Thielk. Patricia was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, a member of the Sulphur Grove United Methodist Church and was retired from Huber Heights City...

Juanita (Baber)  Orme

Juanita (Baber) Orme

May 7, 2014

ORME, Juanita (Baber), age 84 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at her residence. She was born May 30, 1929 in Sunbright, TN, daughter of the late Walter & Florence (Gunter) Hall. Juanita was a longtime member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple and retired from Gem City Engineering as the Manager of Payroll and Benefits in...

Clark  Anthony Siddle  Sr.

Clark Anthony Siddle Sr.

May 3, 2014

SIDDLE, Clark Anthony Sr., 51, of Vandalia passed while at home on Saturday surrounded by family and listening to words of the Holy Scripture. He was born October 11, 1962 in Xenia, OH to Helen Lousie (Kovaleski) Siddle and the late Bernard Clark Siddle. He was a graduate of Spring Valley Academy and served as a firefighter for Beavercreek...

John  F. Gomez

John F. Gomez

May 1, 2014

GOMEZ, John F., age 69 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 after a short illness. John was born October 22, 1944 in Detroit, MI, son of the late Joe & Josephine Gomez. John was a graduate of the University of Toledo and was an engineer at NCR for 41 years. John was devoted to his family. He...

Loretta  "Lou" Luneke

Loretta "Lou" Luneke

Apr 29, 2014

Luneke, Loretta M., "Lou", age 62, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2014, at Troy Care & Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl L. Luneke, Sr., and Gertrude Luneke, and siblings, Carl L. Luneke, Jr., James M. Luneke, and Ann L. Esken. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Dennis O....

Maureene  A. Owen

Maureene A. Owen

Apr 22, 2014

OWEN, Maureene A., age 83 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at her residence. She was born July 21, 1930 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Frank & Margaret (Smedley) Nardini. Maureene was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and served the Vandalia-Butler City Schools as a Bus Driver for 20 years. Preceded in death by...

Jean  H. Shadley

Jean H. Shadley

Apr 21, 2014

SHADLEY, Jean H. age 84 of Vandalia, passed away Monday April 21, 2014 in Louisville, KY. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Dallas Shadley, 2 brothers Ralph and Harlan "Bud" Hunter and one sister Virginia Bruner. She is survived by 3 daughters Pam Shadley & husband Ray Nickel, Deb Shadley & Marilyn " Sporty" Lovett, and Barb...

Jacqueline  Lee McCormick

Jacqueline Lee McCormick

Apr 20, 2014

McCORMICK, Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" age 60 of Union, passed away Sunday April 20, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 5, 1953 in Dayton, daughter of the late Robert & Dorothy Price. She was preceded in death by one brother Robert Price and one sister Mary Barr. Jackie is survived by her children Don (Amber) Potter of St...

Phyllis  J Whitmer

Phyllis J Whitmer

Apr 19, 2014

Whitmer, Phyllis J. age 84, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away April 19, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband G. Thomas Whitmer and son Wayne Michael Whitmer. Phyllis is survived by son Dale (Ann) Whitmer of Marysville, Ohio; son Samuel (Angie) Whitmer of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; four granddaughters and one great granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at...

Joan  I Smith

Joan I Smith

Apr 19, 2014

SMITH, Joan I. age 81 of Vandalia, passed away Saturday April 19, 2014 at Stongspring Care Center. Joan was born November 16, 1932 in Dayton, daughter of the late Floyd & Eva (Rife) Isreal. Joan was a retired employee of National City Mortgage. She was preceded in death by her husband William J. Smith, one son William J. Smith...

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,...

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...

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...