Obituaries

Dara  Jane Taylor

Dara Jane Taylor

Jan 4, 2013

TAYLOR, Dara Jane, age 91 of Brookville, formerly of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Brookhaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 9, 1921 in Vandalia, OH daughter of the late Lorin & Lova (Klepinger) Karns. Dara was a 1939 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, a longtime member of the former Murlin Heights...

Violet  M. Koewler

Violet M. Koewler

Jan 3, 2013

KOEWLER, Violet M., age 92, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born July 30, 1920 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Lewis & Vera Kane. Vi lived her entire life in the city of Vandalia and was a successful business women for over 60 years. She attended First Baptist Church...

Matthew  J. Miller

Matthew J. Miller

Jan 1, 2013

MILLER, Matthew J., age 77 of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Katherine Miller and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet; son, Mark (Cheryl) Miller, grandchildren, Matthew and Kathryn, all of Bradenton, Florida; and his brother, Thomas (Jackie) Miller, also...

Gladys  A. Burke

Gladys A. Burke

Jan 1, 2013

Burke, Gladys Agnes, Age 96 of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013. She was born on October 23, 1916 to the late Marsh and Grace Shelton. She was a member of the Wallins Creek, KY, Church of God. She was known for her culinary talent & her love of food. Gladys was preceded in death by her...

John Hadder

John Hadder

Dec 31, 2012

HADDER, John age 92 formerly of Vandalia, of Brookhaven, passed away Monday December 31, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born May 14, 1920 in Osborn, OH son of the late John & Viola (Sheehe) Hadder. John was a WWII U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran; was a retired employee of NCR; was a member of Polk Grove United...

Sandra  E. Manning

Sandra E. Manning

Dec 31, 2012

MANNING, Sandra E., age 65, of West Milton passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 31, 2012. She was born October 19, 1947 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Sanford & Doris Lampert. Sandra was a 1965 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, attended the Community Grace Brethren Church of West Milton for nearly 30 years, was a member of the...

William L. "Bill" McCormick

William L. "Bill" McCormick

Dec 27, 2012

McCORMICK, William L., Bill age 77, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Grandview Hospital. He was born September 23, 1935 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Joseph & Mae (Hiney) McCormick. Bill was a retired employee of the Carpenters Local #104, a U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church and the...

Richard  E. Staup

Richard E. Staup

Dec 24, 2012

STAUP, Richard E. age 64 of Dayton, passed away Monday December 24, 2012 after a brief illness. He was born October 25, 1948 in Dayton, the son of Lloyd & Betty Staup. Richard is survived by daughters Robbin Staup and Amber Staup; son and daughter-in-law Richard & Marilyn Staup; one brother Frank (Teri) Staup of Corpus Christi, TX; 6...

Ruth  L. Hart

Ruth L. Hart

Dec 23, 2012

HART, Ruth L age 90 of Englewood, passed away Sunday December 23, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital following an illness. She was born September 23, 1922 in Dayton, daughter of the late William & Mae (Davis) Schickling. Ruth was a retired employee of the Montgomery Co. Commission. She as a lifetime member of Polk Grove United Church of Christ....

Delores  A. Wagner

Delores A. Wagner

Dec 16, 2012

Wagner, Delores Ann (Waymire) Age 78, of Vandalia, died Sunday, December 16, following a valiant battle with breast cancer. She was the daughter of Russell and Edna Waymire, a graduate of Northridge High School Class of 1952 and Good Samaritan School of Nursing Class of 1955. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ronald Wagner and their...

Sammy  E. DuVall

Sammy E. DuVall

Dec 15, 2012

DUVALL, Sammy E. age 67 of Dayton, passed away Saturday December 15, 2012 at the Dayton VA Medical Center following an illness. He was born February 18, 1945 in Dayton, son of the late Sanford & Thelma (Tindall) DuVall. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and was a retired employee of AccroCast . Sammy was...

Harold Beck

Harold Beck

Dec 10, 2012

BECK, Harold, age 91, formerly of Vandalia passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at Emeritus at Fox Run in Fairborn, OH. Harold was born the third of eight children to the late Sid & Elizabeth (Dixon) Beck in Sulphur Springs, TX on September 4, 1921. He was a U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran serving in the 4100th AAF Base...

Nancy  L. (Stiffler)  Lamm

Nancy L. (Stiffler) Lamm

Dec 3, 2012

LAMM, Nancy L., age 65 of Vandalia, OH passed away suddenly at 12 noon on Monday, December 3, 2012. She was born to the late Frank and Helen Stiffler of Dayton. Nancy was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School Class of 1965. She was preceded in death by 5 sisters, Betty Mansfield, Geri Lambert, Sharon Ray, Joyce Malott, &...

John  F. Barron  Jr.

John F. Barron Jr.

Dec 1, 2012

BARRON, John Frank, Jr., loving, dedicated, and strong Husband, Father, and Brother, passed away on December 1, 2012. Born in 1950, John and his sister, Jacqulyne White learned their big hearts and sense of humor from their amazing parents, John, Sr. and Ella of Dayton. The first member of his family to earn a college degree, Bachelors from Park...

Carolyn  Ann Schwab

Carolyn Ann Schwab

Dec 1, 2012

Schwab, Carolyn A. (McHale), 86, of Butler Township, died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the home of her daughter in Middletown, Ohio. She was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, 1944 and St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing, 1947. She had been an active member of the St. Es Alumni Association since graduation. She was a member of...

John  D. Freeman

John D. Freeman

Nov 23, 2012

FREEMAN, John D. age 87 of Troy, formerly of Vandalia passed away Friday November 23, 2012 at Koester Pavilion. John was born November 2, 1925 in Homer, IN son of the late Fred & Marie (Krammes) Freeman. John was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran and was a retired train dispatcher for the B&O Railroad for 33 years. John loved...

Sharon  Kay (Stiffler)  Ray

Sharon Kay (Stiffler) Ray

Nov 22, 2012

Sharon K. Ray (Stiffler) Age 70 of Vandalia passed away suddenly November 22, 2012. She was born to the late Frank and Helen Stiffler of Dayton. Sharon was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School class of 1960. She was preceded in death by her beloved son Frankie Ray, 5 sisters, Betty Mansfield, Geri Lambert, Joyce Malott and Judy...

Bryan  C. Brun

Bryan C. Brun

Nov 21, 2012

BRUN, Bryan C. age 62 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday November 21, 2012 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born August 16, 1950 in Dayton, son of the late Bernard & Evelyn (Ruf) Brun. Bryan was a program manager for The Balancing Company and was a member of Amvets Post#99, VFW Post #9582 and the American...

Clarice (Trick)  Murphy

Clarice (Trick) Murphy

Nov 19, 2012

MURPHY, Clarice (Trick), age 96, of Butler Twp., passed away November 19, 2012, born November 10, 1916 in Dayton, daughter of the late Samuel & Marie (Brinkman) Trick. She was a graduate of Julienne High School, attended Miami Jacobs College, was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church, former Girl Scout leader, Good Samaritan volunteer, & the Circle 8...

Howard  L. Phillips

Howard L. Phillips

Nov 19, 2012

PHILLIPS, Howard L., of Vandalia died Monday, November 19, 2012. Howard was born on October 6, 1919 in Nova, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Addison Phillips, brother, Robert Phillips, sister, Mildred Bartley, granddaughter, Elizabeth Snyder and his first wife, Ila (Andrews) Phillips. He is survived by his brother, Addison Phillips of Nova, his...