Obituaries

Marvin  L. Fisher

Marvin L. Fisher

May 9, 2011

FISHER, Marvin L., age 80 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011. He was born May 17, 1930, son of the late Carcie & Ruby Fisher. Preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole, Marvin is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Patricia; 3 sons, John & wife, Gloria Himes of New Carlisle, Dick & wife, Leslie...

Margaret  "Peg" Briney

Margaret "Peg" Briney

May 8, 2011

BRINEY, Margaret L. Peg age 71 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday May 8, 2011 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born May 14, 1939 in Dayton, daughter of the late Charles & Jeanne (Clark) Pricer. Peg formerly attended the Vandalia United Methodist Church. She was a nurse at the Vandalia Medical Center and also was a school nurse...

H.  Evelyn Hept

H. Evelyn Hept

May 4, 2011

HEPT, H. Evelyn, age 93, of Friendship Village, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Friendship Village. She was born December 15, 1917 in Shiloh, OH, daughter of the late William & Kitty (Bashor) Chitwood. Evelyn was a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church and the Vandalia Senior Citizens. She was a member for over...

Steven  G. Dilldine  Sr.

Steven G. Dilldine Sr.

May 3, 2011

DILLDINE, Steven G. Sr. age 60 of Beavercreek, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday May 3, 2011. He was born April 1, 1951 in Sparta, TN son of the late Alvin Ralph & Ora Lee (Howell) Dilldine. Steve was preceded in death by one brother Danny Dilldine. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Charlotte; one son Steven Dilldine...

Lorena  M. Murray

Lorena M. Murray

Apr 28, 2011

MURRAY, Lorena Margaret age 78 of Tipp City, passed away Thursday April 28, 2011 at Elmcroft of Washington Twp. following an illness. Mrs. Murray was born February 7, 1933 in Frankfort, KY daughter of the late Bryant & Rena (Wainscott) Luttrell. She was a retired employee of Liberal Markets; a member of the Tipp City Church of the Nazarene;...

Donald  E Shoemaker

Donald E Shoemaker

Apr 26, 2011

Donald Elmer Shoemaker, Jr. was born to Donald and Mildred Shoemaker on April 28, 1935 then passed into the kingdom of Heaven on April 26, 2011. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 55 years Marianne (Hawley) and his sister Patricia Moylan. His legacy lives on through his children Kenneth (Belinda) of Los Altos Hills, CA,...

Juanita  "Red" Ambos

Juanita "Red" Ambos

Apr 24, 2011

AMBOS, Juanita C. Red age 73 of Union, passed away Sunday April 24, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 19, 1938 in Paintsville, KY daughter of the late Sherman & Mary (Horn) Castle. Red was a bank teller who retired from Bank One with over 30 years of service. She loved to bowl and was an...

Rose  Anne Kabel

Rose Anne Kabel

Apr 22, 2011

KABEL, Rose Anne, age 70 of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Maria Joseph Living Care Center. She was born July 5, 1940 in Portsmouth, OH, daughter of the late Charles & Maude Milstead. Rose was a retired Assistant Manager with the City Loan & Savings Company. She enjoyed painting, art, sewing and reading. Preceded...

Earl  G. Keemer  Jr.

Earl G. Keemer Jr.

Apr 11, 2011

KEEMER, Earl G. Jr., age 85 of Tipp City passed away Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Troy Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 31, 1926 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Earl Sr. & Mary Keemer. Earl was a retired aircraft mechanic at WPAFB and served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1947. Earl is survived...

Willa M. O'Shell "nee Heery"

Willa M. O'Shell "nee Heery"

Apr 7, 2011

OSHELL, Willa M. nee Heery, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Thursday April 7, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born December 14, 1929 in Dayton daughter of the late William & Dorothy (Porter) Heery. Willa was a retired employee of National City Bank with 49 years of service. She was preceded in death by her brother Thomas...

Kathryn  "Eileen" (Whitehead)  Patrick

Kathryn "Eileen" (Whitehead) Patrick

Apr 5, 2011

PATRICK, Kathryn Eileen (Whitehead), age 84 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the Stonespring Nursing Center. She was born November 28, 1926 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late George & Catherine (Ranzow) Forsyth. Eileen was a retired employee of Monarch Marking, a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and the Wegerzyn Garden Club. Preceded in...

Charles  G. Clark

Charles G. Clark

Apr 5, 2011

CLARK, Charles G. age 79 of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Kindred Hosptial. He was born March 22, 1932 in Coal Grove, OH, son of the late Lewis Clark & Hazel (Mowery). Preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Dunn, and sister, Phyllis Hay , Charles is survived by his wife of 55 years, Julia...

Arthur R. "Art" Henderson

Arthur R. "Art" Henderson

Apr 3, 2011

HENDERSON, Arthur R. Art , age 77 of Butler Twp., passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 5, 1933 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Art was an active member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church and the Vandalia Lions Club. Preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Art is survived...

Edith  I. Hacker

Edith I. Hacker

Mar 31, 2011

HACKER, Edith I. age 99 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday March 31, 2011 at Cypress Pointe Care Center. She was born October 25, 1911 in Salt Lick, KY daughter of the late George & Rosa (Bell) Wills. Edith was a retired employee of McCalls and was a member of the Huber Heights Church of God. She was preceded in...

Patricia Andrews

Patricia Andrews

Mar 29, 2011

ANDREWS, Patricia age 91, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Grandview Hospital. She was born February 8, 1920 in Falmouth, KY, daughter of the late Wade & Kathryn (McGuire) McIntosh. Patricia was a retired employee of the Montgomery County License Bureau, a 16-year member of the Northridge School Board, and was the first woman to serve...

John  "Bob" Patrick

John "Bob" Patrick

Mar 28, 2011

PATRICK, John R., Bob , born April 14, 1921 in Belmont County, Ohio, the oldest of seven children of Luther and Stella (Major) Patrick. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1939 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940. Bob was the last surviving crew member of the B-17 My Gal Sal that was forced to...

Bill  "Pete' Elam

Bill "Pete' Elam

Mar 26, 2011

ELAM, Bill Jr. Pete age 64 of Bethel Twp., passed away unexpectedly at his residence Saturday, March 26, 2011. He was born November 7, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pete was a self-employed truck driver, and avid car enthusiast and a proud supporter of Bethel Township Schools & their athletic programs. Preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Elam, Pete...

Robert  "Bob" Duncan

Robert "Bob" Duncan

Mar 16, 2011

DUNCAN, Robert A. Bob age 72 of New Lebanon passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 15, 1938 in Dayton, son of the late Edgar Lee & Helen (Rosenthal) Duncan. Bob retired in 2008 as the Night Manager of Lofinos Food Stores after 30 years of service. He was also a former...

Donald  L. Nowotny

Donald L. Nowotny

Mar 16, 2011

NOWOTNY, Donald L., age 75 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born March 8, 1936 in Dayton, OH, son of the late LeRoy & Martha (Jurgeliet) Nowotny. Don was a retired employee of the Berry Company with over 38 years of service. He was a 1954 graduate of Northridge High School...

Donald  W. Smith

Donald W. Smith

Mar 15, 2011

SMITH, Donald W., age 73 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Springmeade Health Center. He was born June 7, 1937 in Troy, Ohio. Donald was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #43 in Troy. Preceded in death by his wife, Janet in 2005, Donald is survived by his daughter,...