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Albert  J. Melaszus

Albert J. Melaszus

May 24, 2013

MELASZUS, Albert J., age 90, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013. He was born November 21, 1922 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Joseph & Nellie (Stulgaitis) Melaszus. Al was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a Disabled American Veteran, a member of the American Legion Post #619,...

Ruth  E. Beck

Ruth E. Beck

May 23, 2013

BECK, Ruth E., age 89, formerly of Vandalia passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Emeritus at Fox Run in Fairborn, OH. Ruth was born the third of five children to the late Earl & Gertrude (Eddy) Abicht in Newport, Ohio on October 29, 1923. Ruth spent her early years raising her family before deciding to pursue her career...

deLois  A. Furlong

deLois A. Furlong

May 21, 2013

FURLONG, deLOIS A., age 81, of Vandalia passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born February 19, 1932 in Valley City, North Dakota. She was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and an avid gardener and nature lover. Preceded in death by her parents, Garfield duBois & Ava (Wilson), sister Agnes Mahoney &...

Jason  Dean McKenzie

Jason Dean McKenzie

May 19, 2013

McKENZIE, Jason Dean, was 40 years old when the Lord called him Home, Sunday, May 19, 2013. He was born September 18, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio. Jason graduated from Northridge High School. He is survived by his son, Devlin Dean McKenzie; his loving parents, Wendell & Geraldine; sister, Wendy Fahrenholz (Steve); brother, Joe McKenzie (Lisa); nephew, Alex, nieces, Stephanie,...

Novella Wolfe

Novella Wolfe

May 18, 2013

WOLFE, Novella age 81, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born August 10, 1931 in Pineville, KY daughter of the late Ward Arms & Dora Ellen (Webb). Novella was retired from the Kettering Medical Center, and was a member of the Bean Forks Baptist Church, Middlesboro, KY. Preceded in death by her...

Mildred  B. Reinbolt

Mildred B. Reinbolt

May 17, 2013

REINBOLT, Mildred (Millie), age 97 of Dayton, OH passed away Friday May 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Barbara (Uhl) Baum and by her husband of 60 years Paul E. Reinbolt. She is survived by her daughter Judy Reinbolt of Cincinnati, OH and four grandchildren, Tim Cron of Dillon, CO; Doug Cron and...

Martha  H Hall

Martha H Hall

May 17, 2013

HALL, Martha H. age 95 formerly of Butler Twp., passed away Friday May 17, 2013 in Bowling Green KY. She was born November 15, 1917, daughter of the late Walk & Pairlee (Stevens) Denney. Martha was a member of St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband James Hall; grandson Steve Hall; great granddaughter...

Ronald  L. Gilliland

Ronald L. Gilliland

May 10, 2013

Gilliland, Ronald L., 72, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his wife Donna Gilliland, father Roy, mother Helen and son, Roy II. He is survived by daughters Shelley Smith and her husband Wade of Charlotte, NC, Beth Christian of Gulfport, FL, and son Ron Gilliland and wife...

Eleanor  M. Snodgrass

Eleanor M. Snodgrass

May 7, 2013

SNODGRASS, Eleanor M. (Fair) nee Stout, age 86 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Grandview Hospital. She was born January 14, 1927 in Monterey, IN, daughter of the late Earl E. & Marie E. (Gettier) Stout. Eleanor loved to read and travel, seeing 49 of the 50 states and Canada. She was an avid fan of...

Rev. William I. Brown

Rev. William I. Brown

May 3, 2013

In the purpose of God, it pleased Him to call unto Himself, William Isaac Brown on Friday, May 3, 2013. Bill was born on April 11, 1933. He was a faithful minister of Gods Word for over 60 years. He pastored the Covenant Baptist Church, formerly Ft. McKinley Baptist Church, for 53 years until his retirement in April of...

Jewell  J. Herron

Jewell J. Herron

Apr 30, 2013

HERRON, Jewell J., age 79 of Vandalia passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born May 19, 1933 in Ewing, Virginia, daughter of the late Edmond & Iva (Taylor) Daniel. Jewell was a member of the First Baptist Church of Union. Preceded in death by her husband, William D. Herron in 2006, Jewell is...

Jeffrey  L. Miller

Jeffrey L. Miller

Apr 27, 2013

MILLER, Jeffrey L. Age 58, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 27, 2013, as the result of a heart attack. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marcella Miller. Jeffrey is survived by his wife of the past 37 years, Georgia L. (Sigler) Miller; his father, Francis S. Miller; one son, Chris Miller & his wife,...

Karmyn  L. Brooks

Karmyn L. Brooks

Apr 26, 2013

Karmyn L. Brooks, infant daughter of Wesley A. & Jemma C. (Focht) Brooks of Vandalia, passed away Friday. Graveside service 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Vandalia.

Kevin  L. Hawse

Kevin L. Hawse

Apr 26, 2013

Kevin L. Hawse Age 57, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 26, 2013, as the result of a heart attack. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Roy B. Hawse; and by one brother, Roy A. Hawse. Kevin is survived by his wife of the past 35 years, Victoria L. Vicki (Speck) Hawse; his mother and...

Ferne Henry

Ferne Henry

Apr 23, 2013

HENRY, Ferne age 87 of Dayton, OH passed away Tuesday April 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Russell Huff and Beulah Huff and by her husband of 49 years Bert C. Henry. She is survived by her son Ray Henry and two daughters Jacalyn Huber and JoAnn Henry. She is additionally survived by three...

Joanna Stafford

Joanna Stafford

Apr 21, 2013

STAFFORD, Joanna, age 79, of Kennesaw Georgia, passed away on April 21, 2013 at Kennestone Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Stafford, she is survived by 3 sisters, Sadie McCarthy, Pat Cuevas, and Carol Hopkins; 1 brother, Clarence Humphrey III; 4 children & 2 sons-in-law, Elisha and Judy Cooper, Roger and Charla Morrison,...

William J. "Billy" Moore  Jr.

William J. "Billy" Moore Jr.

Apr 20, 2013

Moore, William J. (Billy) Age 62 of Vandalia passed away Saturday April 20, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 29, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late William J. Moore Sr. and Ruth E. Moore. He graduated from Butler High School in 1969 and went on to graduate from Earlham College in 1973. He went...

Joyce  Mae Brandenburg

Joyce Mae Brandenburg

Apr 13, 2013

Joyce Mae Brandenburg Age 90, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Kettering Medical Center. Joyce was born September 7, 1922 in Stanton, Kentucky to the late Lewis & Amanda (Patton) Stewart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jessie Brandenburg, in...

Oma  Jean Hardin

Oma Jean Hardin

Apr 9, 2013

HARDIN, Oma Jean, age 98 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Crossroads Rehabilitation & Nursing Center of Vandalia. She was born July 13, 1914 in Clairfield, TN, daughter of the late Thurman & Betty (Shiffley) Ferguson. Oma was a member of the Ashcraft Church of God. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry, her sister,...

James  K. Gorman

James K. Gorman

Apr 8, 2013

GORMAN, James K., Stubby age 71 of Dayton, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born April 15, 1941 in Utica, NY, son of the late Winfred & Mary Gorman. James was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and a retired employee of Otis & General Elevator. Preceded in death by his sister, Jackie & his...

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