Obituaries

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...

George  W. Viars

George W. Viars

Feb 15, 2014

VIARS, George W. age 74 of Vandalia passed away Saturday February 15, 2014 at Stonespring of Vandalia after a lengthy illness. George was born September 18, 1939 in Rockcastle Co. Kentucky, son of the late Sol & Gertrude (Powell) Viars. George was a retired employee of GM Delco Products and the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home. He was a...

Donald  H. Bates

Donald H. Bates

Feb 15, 2014

BATES, Donald H., age 89 of Englewood passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born November 24, 1924 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Edmund & Mabel Bates. Donald proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired employee of United Color Press. He is survived by his wife of 66 years,...

Howard D. "Mike" Mikesell

Howard D. "Mike" Mikesell

Feb 12, 2014

MIKESELL, Howard D. "Mike" age 85 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2014 at Stonespring ofVandalia. Mike was born March 17, 1928 in Preble County, OH, son of the late Pearl John and Mary (Meeks) Mikesell. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran (SeaBees). Mike was preceded in death by one brother and 2 sisters. He is survived...

Robert  E. Jacobs

Robert E. Jacobs

Feb 11, 2014

JACOBS, Robert Elwood age 86 of Lakeview, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the Lima Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 7, 1927 in Miami County, OH, son of the late Roy & Mary (Bridgeman) Jacobs. Bob was a retired electronics engineer from A.O. Smith in Tipp City and a...

David  Van Hoose

David Van Hoose

Feb 10, 2014

Van Hoose, David B., "Redbird" age 61, passed away on February 10th during a short hospital stay. He is preceded in death by his parents, William (Chick) and Martha Van Hoose, along with brother Kenny Van Hoose. He is survived by his son, David M. (Jodie) Van Hoose, his brother Ron (Kathy) Van Hoose, sister Rita (Wayne) Allen, grandchildren...

Edwin Elam

Edwin Elam

Feb 9, 2014

ELAM, Edwin age 81 of Tipp City passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, February 15 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia. Interment to follow at West Charleston Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening...

Lillian  R. Lubbert

Lillian R. Lubbert

Feb 6, 2014

Lillian Lubbert, 90, of Vandalia, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 6, 2014, and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lillian was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1923, to Frank and Martha (Koehler) Mangels. She graduated salutatorian in a class of over 600 from Carl Schurz High School and attended...