Obituaries

Ronald  J Milam

Ronald J Milam

Nov 22, 2013

MILAM, Ronald J. age 66 of Moraine passed away Friday November 22, 2013. He was born February 7, 1947 in Dayton, son of the late James and Mildred (Wilson) Milam. Ronald was a member of Vandalia Lodge #742 F&AM, the VFW and American Legion. He is survived by one sister Cindy and husband Chuck Carlson of Butler Twp; one...

Nettie  M Cassidy

Nettie M Cassidy

Nov 22, 2013

CASSIDY, Nettie (Scott) age 87 of Lewisburg, formerly of Hillsboro OH, passed away Friday November 22, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Robert & Eva Scott. Nettie was preceded in death by her husband John Cassidy; her sister Mary Nicodemus and 2 brothers Robert Scott Jr., Lawrence Scott, and one great-granddaughter Anna Reno. She is survived and...

Esther  M. Meyer

Esther M. Meyer

Nov 20, 2013

Meyer, Esther M. (Pohl), age 102, of Vandalia passed away peacefully Wednesday November 20, 2013 at Stonespring Care Center. Esther was born in St. Henry, Ohio on April 25, 1911, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Pohl. Preceded in death by her husband of 32 years Arthur Meyer, brothers Joe, Lee and Edward; and sisters Hilda(Rammel), Irma(Riegle), and...

Donald  E. Shoup

Donald E. Shoup

Nov 19, 2013

SHOUP, Donald E., age 79, a longtime Butler Township resident, passed through the gates of Heaven, Tuesday, November 19, 2013. He was born September 18, 1934 in Clark Co., Ohio, son of the late Willard & Mildred (Brubaker) Shoup. Don was the founder of Bon Builders in 1966 and was a founding member of the Dayton Chapter of the...

Charles  H. Walker

Charles H. Walker

Nov 8, 2013

Walker, Charles H. age 84 of Vandalia passed away Friday November 8, 2013 at Grandview Hospital. He was born November 19, 1928 in Bulls Gap, TN son of the late Harley and Lizzie (Saulsbury) Walker. Mr. Walker was the owner/operator of Walker Appliance Repair and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by 4...

Martha  L. VanHoose

Martha L. VanHoose

Nov 7, 2013

VanHOOSE, Martha L., 84 of Vandalia, departed this life Thursday, November 7, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Martha was a member of the First Baptist Church in Vandalia and a former U.S. Postal employee. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Wayne Allen of Clayton, son, Ronald and wife, Cathy VanHoose of Huber Heights, and son,...

Larry  E. Green

Larry E. Green

Nov 6, 2013

GREEN, Larry Eugene, 63 of Vandalia, Ohio died at 10:20 am, Wednesday, November 6th at Hospice of Dayton succumbing to cancer. He was born on May 28, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Marion Green and Garnet (Moore) Green of Vandalia. His wife of 30 years, Patty Cox Green survives. In addition to his wife, Larry is survived...

Robert F. "Bob" Lawrence

Robert F. "Bob" Lawrence

Nov 4, 2013

LAWRENCE, Robert F. Sr., "Bob", age 76 of Vandalia went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2013 after a short battle with leukemia. Bob was an avid golfer, loving husband, wonderful father and grandfather, and was cherished by all who knew him. Bob was born August 24, 1937 in Louisville, KY, son of the late Elmer...

Clifton  E. Sorrell

Clifton E. Sorrell

Oct 30, 2013

SORRELL, Clifton E., age 75 of Vandalia, passed away October 30, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born November 20, 1937 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Benjamin & Evelyn (Davenport) Sorrell. Clifton was a retired Pharmacist at Grandview Hospital and was an avid outdoorsman. Preceded in death by his wife, Nola Mae Sorrell, Clifton is survived...

Robert  G. Sutter

Robert G. Sutter

Oct 29, 2013

Sutter, Robert G., age 91, of Vandalia, passed away October 29, 2013. Preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Rose Mary Sutter in August, Robert is survived by 2 sons Gary and Paul, and one daughter, Sharon Ridgeway; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Cherry of Pandora & Charlotte Heldman of Findlay. Robert was a retired...

William Leon Higgins, PhD.

William Leon Higgins, PhD.

Oct 28, 2013

HIGGINS, William Leon, PhD. Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather; raconteur, linguist, scholar, diplomat, teacher, farm hand and world traveler passed away October 28, 2013 at age 92 at Spring Hills-Singing Woods Assisted Living facility in Dayton, OH. He was born December 6, 1920 in Tampa FL, son of the late John and Lucille (Moran) Higgins. Will is survived by 3...

Mary  Kathryn Messer

Mary Kathryn Messer

Oct 27, 2013

MESSER, Mary Kathryn age 74 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday October 27, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 1, 1939 in Dayton, daughter of the late Jim & Ella Mae (Brannon) Epard. Mary was a graduate of Northridge High School Class of 1957. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Joe; one son Kenny Salley...

Judy  Norma) (E.)  Hager

Judy Norma) (E.) Hager

Oct 24, 2013

HAGER, Judy (E. Norma), age 89 of Vandalia, passed away October 24, 2013. Judy was born October 4, 1924 at Neville Island, PA to the late Althea and John Dixon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd L. Hager and daughter, Susan Keaton. Judy is survived by her sister, Dolores Wilt, daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Steve...

Ruby  E. Laub

Ruby E. Laub

Oct 24, 2013

LAUB, Ruby E., age 96, of Vandalia passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013, born April 16, 1917, daughter of the late Louie & Onda Mullenix. Ruby was married to her husband Alvin for 47 years, and he preceded her in death in 1986. Ruby is survived by her son, John & wife, Virginia Laub of Dayton; grandchildren, David and...

Patricia  Lee Robertson

Patricia Lee Robertson

Oct 22, 2013

ROBERTSON, Patricia Lee, age 74 of West Milton passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013. She was born June 5, 1939 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Virginia & Herman Gentry. Patricia was a retired employee of the Oak Creek Nursing Center, active in the Helping Hands Ministries of Dayton and the FISH - Union Township. Preceded in death...

Jennibel  "Jenny" Miller

Jennibel "Jenny" Miller

Oct 20, 2013

MILLER, Jennibel (Jenny), age 86 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, October 20, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born September 7, 1927 in Lucasville, daughter of the late Russell and Mary Jane (Daniel) Egbert. Jenny was homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles, cooking and baking, and live theater. She was preceded...

Richard  B. Deal

Richard B. Deal

Oct 17, 2013

DEAL, Richard B., age 82 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born October 10, 1931 in Covington, OH, son of the late Ernest & Katharine (Johnston) Deal. Dick was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, Class of 1951 and attended Miami University and the University of Dayton. He also attended the...

Thomas  "Tom" Schuh

Thomas "Tom" Schuh

Oct 16, 2013

SCHUH, Thomas F., Tom, age 77, of Butler Township, passed away October 16, 2013. He was born December 13, 1935, in Dayton, OH. Preceded in death were parents Charles P. and Caroline Carrie (Winhoven) Schuh; brother Harold N. Schuh. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Glenna (McIlvain) Schuh; his daughter Debra Higgins (Shawn) of Butler Township;...

Jerry  L. Cooney

Jerry L. Cooney

Oct 16, 2013

COONEY, Gerald L. Jerry , age 44 of Corbin KY, formerly of Vandalia, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013. He was born March 27, 1969 in Dayton, OH. Jerry was the owner & operator of the Corbin KOA Campground. Preceded in death by his mother, Janice Lee (Owens) father, William A. Cooney and brother, Bradlay Wade, Jerry is...

Bonnie Clark

Bonnie Clark

Oct 12, 2013

Bonnie Clark, 82, of Tipp City OH, went to her heavenly home on October 12, 2013. Bonnie, daughter of Stuart and Maude Mae Keeton, loving wife of James Clark, passed away peacefully at Spring Meade nursing home. She is survived by her husband James Clark, her three daughters, Jean (Merle) Brumfield, Sharon Walker, and Diane (Doug) Clark. She is...