Obituaries

Donald  A. Benkert

Donald A. Benkert

Jul 1, 2012

BENKERT, Donald A. age 54 of Waukesha, WI, formerly of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 1, 2012. He was born April 29, 1958 in Dayton, OH. Donald had been living in Wisconsin for over 25 years and was working as an Architectural Engineer with N.C.I., with his last three years out of the El Paso, IL office....

Walter  P. Wood

Walter P. Wood

Jul 1, 2012

WOOD, Walter P., age 85, beloved husband for 62 years, of Dorothy Jean Wood (nee Macy), brother of Alice Cole, loving father to Randy (Coletta) Wood and Scott (Debi) Wood, and dear grandfather to Andy, Amy and Rishae Wood, Breanna Wood Bennett, Lisa and Derek Hornsby, and 6 great-grandchildren. "Woody" was a Naval World War II Veteran, a teacher...

Cynthia  A. Sunderland

Cynthia A. Sunderland

Jun 27, 2012

SUNDERLAND, CYNTHIA A. ,Age 49, of Vandalia, departed peacefully to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 27, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Cynthia was born on August 7, 1962 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She graduated from High School in Hobbs, New Mexico and went on to obtain her bachelors degree...

Diana  M. Hayslett

Diana M. Hayslett

Jun 27, 2012

HAYSLETT, Diana Michelle, age 30 of Cincinnati, OH passed away June 27, 2012. She was born November 3, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio. She was employed by the Walk of Joy Co. as a home care nurse. She is survived by her husband Caleb Hayslett; 2 sons, Levi and Logan; 3 step-children, Kyla, Caleb, & Kevin; mother & step-father Nennia...

Ellen  R. Bean

Ellen R. Bean

Jun 21, 2012

BEAN, Ellen R. age 80 of Dayton, passed away Thursday June 21, 2012 at Springmeade Care Center following an illness. She was born October 21, 1931 in Cookeville, TN, daughter of the late Alex & Verona (Bartlett) Wilmoth. Ellen was a member of the Tabernacle of God Church in Hillsboro where she was an active volunteer and got the...

Michael  W. Sears

Michael W. Sears

Jun 14, 2012

SEARS, Michael W., (Mike) age 59, of Huber Heights, passed away June 14, 2012. He was born August 17, 1952 in Memphis, TN, the son of Albert Sears Jr. & Patsy (Sargent). Mike was employed by J.B. Hunt for 25 years and previously served in the United States Air Force and the United States Navy for 10 years. Mike...

Rev. Ronald L. Foulk

Rev. Ronald L. Foulk

Jun 11, 2012

FOULK, Rev. Ronald L age 76, of Eaton, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 1, 1935 in Toledo, OH, son of the late Ronald L. Foulk, Sr. & Mary (Wilkinson) Foulk. Rev. Foulk was a retired minister from Vandalia United Methodist Church of West OH Conference. He was part time Night...

Shirley Stewart

Shirley Stewart

Jun 9, 2012

Stewart, Shirley Ann, age 77 of Dayton, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 56, John Stewart; 1 sister, Norma Wolf; daughters, Mariana White of Union and Teresa Thomas of England; son, John Stewart of FL; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at...

Margaret  Irene (Hamblin)  Deady

Margaret Irene (Hamblin) Deady

Jun 7, 2012

DEADY, Margaret Irene (Hamblin) age 78 of Dayton went to be with the lord after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday June 7, 2012. Irene was born in Williamsburg, KY on Oct. 15, 1933. She worked at the Westward Ho on N. Dixie Dr. for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband George...

Paul  D. Broida

Paul D. Broida

Jun 3, 2012

BROIDA, Paul D., age 85, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 13, 1926 in Oil City, PA, son of the late Jacob & Minnie (Gittelson) Broida. Paul was a retired Civil Service employee of WPAFB, was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was the Owner/Operator of the Funnie Farm...

Carl  T. Smith

Carl T. Smith

Jun 1, 2012

SMITH, Carl T. age 94 of Vandalia, passed away Friday June 1, 2012 at Grandview Hospital. He was born March 30, 1918 in Dayton, son of the late John B. & Nettie Mae (Neidich) Smith. Carl was a retired employee of Daycoa Corp. and was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a member of VFW Post #9582 and...

Clement  Donald Baltes

Clement Donald Baltes

May 26, 2012

BALTES, Clement Donald age 84 of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012. He was born January 29, 1928 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Leonard & Helen (Zahn) Baltes. Clement was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, serving his country on the BB-38 USS Pennsylvania. He was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church...

Vernetta  B. Slack

Vernetta B. Slack

May 24, 2012

Slack, Vernetta B. 88, passed away Thursday May 24, 2012 at 10 Wilmington Place following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 16, 1924 in Limaville, OH to Grace Gray and Leslie E. Cobb Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Franklin G. Slack, sister Virgiline Beth Jones and brother Leslie E. Cobb Jr. She...

Helen  L. Heckman

Helen L. Heckman

May 18, 2012

HECKMAN, Helen L. age 75 of Brookville, formerly of Vandalia passed away Friday May 18, 2012 at the Brookhaven Care Center. She was born August 12, 1936 in Dayton, daughter of the late Harry & Olivia (Merkle) Wagner. Helen was a longtime member of St Christopher Catholic Church where she was very active with the Bereavement Ministry and was...

Opal  Jean Goforth

Opal Jean Goforth

May 18, 2012

GOFORTH, Opal Jean, 84,of Vandalia died May 18, 2012, after battling cancer with her children by her side. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, August 16, 1927. Jean attended Kiser High School and worked for A.O. Smith. She enjoyed doing crafts, playing cards and working puzzles. Preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow; daughter, Rita Spicer; parents, Harrison and...

Josephine Reynolds

Josephine Reynolds

May 16, 2012

REYNOLDS, Josephine, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born September 4, 1930 in Pike County, KY, daughter of the late James & Rosie (Murphy) Williamson. Preceded in death by 1 son, James C. Reynolds, 2 brothers, Benny & Lonnie Williamson and 2 sisters, Elsie Belfrey & Lacy Bevins, Josephine...

Therese  L. (Nardini)  Plaspohl

Therese L. (Nardini) Plaspohl

May 13, 2012

PLASPOHL, Therese L. (Nardini), age 54, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly May 13, 2012 in Atlanta, GA. She was born September 26, 1957 in Dayton, OH, daughter of Richard & Jean (Grider) Nardini. Therese was the Vice-President of Client & Community Relations for PNC Financial Services. Preceded in death by her mother, Jean, Therese is...

Edna  R. Setzer

Edna R. Setzer

May 11, 2012

SETZER, Edna R., age 94 of Vandalia passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at Grandview Hospital. She was born September 14, 1917 in Cincinnati, OH, daughter of the late John & Lura Orr. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, two brothers, and three sisters, Edna is survived by her daughters, Arlene Setzer of Vandalia and Karen Lee (Glenn)...

Arthur R. "Pete" Stevens

Arthur R. "Pete" Stevens

May 11, 2012

STEVENS, Arthur R. Pete age 69 of Butler Twp. went home to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Friday May 11, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Pete was born December 8, 1942 in Ages (Harlan Co.) KY, son of the late Oscar & Ruth (Smiddy) Stevens. He was a U.S. Army Veteran; was a retired employee of Chrysler...

Pamela (Furr)  Morton

Pamela (Furr) Morton

May 11, 2012

MORTON, Pamela (Furr) age 60 of Centerville, passed away at home Friday, May 11, after more than three years fighting kidney cancer. Pam was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandma and friend. She dedicated her life to her family and was an honorary mom to many people throughout her life. Pamela is survived by her devoted husband...