Obituaries

Phyllis  B. Sprada

Phyllis B. Sprada

Aug 18, 2012

SPRADA, Phyllis B., age 86 of Celina, formerly of Dayton, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the Celina Manor Nursing Center. She was born November 14, 1925 in Dayton, daughter of the late Irwin I. & Bessie (Hagerman) Berry. Phyllis was a retired employee of the Old Hickory BBQ with 36 years of service. Preceded in death by...

John  David Carver

John David Carver

Aug 17, 2012

CARVER, John David, age 56 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 17, 2012 . He was born May 4, 1956 in Portsmouth, OH to David & Betty (Franklin) Carver. Preceded in death by his father, John is survived by his mother, Betty Carver; his wife, Patricia Theresa Carver of Vandalia; 4 children, Melissa Merrill (Steve) of Jackson, OH,...

Frennie  W. Reynolds

Frennie W. Reynolds

Aug 11, 2012

REYNOLDS, Frennie W., age 91, of Butler Twp., passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012 at his residence. He was retired member of the Carpenters Local #104 and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, proudly serving on the U.S.S. Massachusetts. Preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Josephine; 1 son, James C. Reynolds, brother, Ervel Reynolds; 4...

Faye  A. Dyer

Faye A. Dyer

Aug 9, 2012

DYER, Faye A. age 92 of Dayton, passed away Thursday August 9, 2012 at Grandview Hospital. She was born September 29, 1919 in Somerset, KY daughter of the late Harvey & Cynthia (Waddle) Taylor. Preceded in death by her husband Walter W.; son Paul, and nephew Brian, Faye is survived by her children Lois Bass of Dayton, Walter (Cheryl)...

Rick  J. Barrett

Rick J. Barrett

Aug 6, 2012

BARRETT, Rick J., age 52 of Fairborn, lost his brave battle with congestive heart failure on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the Ohio State Medical Center. He was born July 4, 1960 in Dayton, OH. Rick is survived by his 2 daughters, Mandi Barrett of Vandalia and Jami Cook of KY; his mother, Jeanette Barrett of Fairborn, father, James...

Shirley  M. Faulk

Shirley M. Faulk

Aug 6, 2012

FAULK, Shirley M., age 88 of Butler Twp., passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at Grandview Hospital. She was born January 11, 1924 in Plainsville, KY, daughter of the late Arthur & Bertha (Klei) Leder. Shirley was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, the O.E.S., her garden club, the Air Stream Camping Club, and was active with the...

Kaye  D. Mahan

Kaye D. Mahan

Aug 3, 2012

MAHAN, Kaye D., age 70, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Kettering Medical Center. She was born May 5, 1942 in Jenkins, KY, daughter of the late Tony & Kathleen (Miller) Dann. Kaye was a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church, and she was a loving wife, mother, Grannie and friend. Preceded in death...

David  C. Decker

David C. Decker

Aug 1, 2012

DECKER, David C., age 64 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born April 4, 1948 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Charles Decker & Thelma Reynolds. David proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, and was a Vietnam veteran. He is survived...

Katherine  L. Kauflin

Katherine L. Kauflin

Jul 29, 2012

KAUFLIN, Katherine L., age 67 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio. She was born August 22, 1944 in Barboursville, West Virginia, daughter of the late Cecil & Ann (Murray) Hatfield. Katherine was a member of Church of the Transfiguration in West Milton, and was a lifelong teacher committed...

John  W. Harshbarger

John W. Harshbarger

Jul 26, 2012

HARSHBARGER, John W., age 80, of Butler Township, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1931 in Huber Heights, Ohio son of the late Paul & Viola Harshbarger. John was a member of Ginghamsburg Church and active member of the Kiwanis Club> John served...

Russell  G. Mathis  Sr.

Russell G. Mathis Sr.

Jul 26, 2012

MATHIS Russell G. Sr. age 58 of Phillipsburg, went to be with his Lord on Thursday July 26, 2012. Russ was born February 15, 1954 in Dayton. He was a member of the Living Word Church. Russ is survived by his wife Debbie; his parents Norman & Patricia Mathis; 3 sons Gregory (Kathy), Russell Jr. (Kerry), Barry (Charlotte); 5...

Karen  G. Miller

Karen G. Miller

Jul 24, 2012

MILLER, Karen G., passed away Tuesday morning on July 24th 2012. She was born May 6th, 1953 to Edward Carmack and Dollie Wright (Worthington). Karen was known for her beautiful rose gardens and her extraordinary cooking. She was also well noted for her charity, friendship and kindness towards others. She was married to Thomas Miller for twenty five years....

Fred  J. Krimm  Jr.

Fred J. Krimm Jr.

Jul 21, 2012

Krimm, Fred J. Jr. 80, of Vandalia, died Saturday, July 21, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jean Krimm, and his parents, Fred and Rosalie Krimm. He is survived by 4 children, Mike (Sue) Krimm, Teri (Zafar) Rizvi, Nancy (Mark) Suther and Tim Krimm; six grandchildren, Mindy (Patrick) Snodgrass, Brian (Jillen) Krimm, Josh (Monika) Gaier,...

Dayel Elson-Woods

Dayel Elson-Woods

Jul 16, 2012

ELSON-WOODS, Dayel , age 68 of Butler Twp., passed away Monday, July 16, 2012 at home. She was born February 4, 1944 in Dayton, daughter of the late Robert and Faith (Anderson) Wheeler. Preceded in death by her brother, Kim Wheeler, Dayel is survived by one son, Michael Woods of Charlevoix, MI, brothers-in-law, Michael Woods, Ronnie Woods, Bill Limberg;...

Mildred  K. Weng

Mildred K. Weng

Jul 13, 2012

WENG, Mildred K., age 94 of Harrison Twp., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 13, 2012. She was born June 12, 1918 in Tipp City, OH, daughter of the late William & Minnie(Wiekert) Krieger. Mildred was a retired employee of the Frigidaire Corporation with 32 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Weng...

Pauline Brewer

Pauline Brewer

Jul 12, 2012

BREWER, Pauline, age 92 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born May 25, 1920 in Hazard, KY, daughter of the late Henry & Sally (Baker) Milam. Preceded in death by her husband, Asa Brewer Sr. and 2 daughters, Wanda Knorr & Linda Hoover, Pauline is survived by 2 sons, Asa Brewer Jr....

Kaylynn (Kempton)  Rice

Kaylynn (Kempton) Rice

Jul 6, 2012

Rice (Kempton), Kaylynn, age 71 of Dayton , passed away Fri. July 6th at Hospice of Dayton. She was born Aug. 17th, 1940 daughter of Hobart & Helen Kempton. Kay attended Vandalia Church of the Nazarene. She loved caring for the children of Precious Ones Learning Center as she maintained a tidy and joyful atmosphere for each one that...

Judith  D. Vogt

Judith D. Vogt

Jul 5, 2012

VOGT, Judith D., age 67, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Kettering Medical Center. Judy was born October 18, 1944 in Dayton, and was preceded in death by her father, Robert E. Vogt in 1995 and her mother, Elsie (Meece) Vogt in 2004. Judy was a lifelong resident of the Dayton area, a 1962 graduate of Meadowdale High...

Eugene  C. Compton

Eugene C. Compton

Jul 4, 2012

COMPTON, Eugene Calvin, age 85, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 15, 1926 in Cinderella, West Virginia, son of the late Elkanah & Cora (Taylor) Compton. Eugene was a US Army Veteran of WWII and was a retired Inspector with General Motors with 35 years of service. He...

Lora  Lu Birchfield

Lora Lu Birchfield

Jul 4, 2012

BIRCHFIELD, Lora Lu, age 76 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Stonespring Care Center. She was born December 10, 1935 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Lloyd & Chrissie (Boyer) Grimes. Lora was a retired beautician and Owner of the Lora & Marcies Beauty Salon. She was a member and Past Matron of the Englewood...