Obituaries

E.  Marie Brodbeck

E. Marie Brodbeck

Feb 5, 2011

E. Marie (McCurdy) Brodbeck, a resident of Huber Heights, Ohio since 1995, returned to the Lord at her home on Feb 5, 2011 at 6:31AM. Marie graduated as an RN from Jameson Memorial Nursing School in New Castle, PA in 1962. She was a head nurse in the maternity ward at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio for several years....

Patricia  L. Roberts

Patricia L. Roberts

Feb 2, 2011

ROBERTS, Patricia L. age 78 of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday February 2, 2011 at VITAS Hospice following an illness. She was born August 18, 1932 in Paulding, OH daughter of the late George & Tirzah (Caplinger) Gorman. Patricia was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Vandalia Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jane  M. Payton

Jane M. Payton

Feb 1, 2011

PAYTON, Jane M. (Woods), age 55, of New Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February, 2, 2011 at home. She was preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Betty (ODell) Woods, her brother Kenny and close friend Carol. She is survived by her husband Dennis Payton, son Charles and wife Holly Payton of Vandalia, four grandchildren, three brothers, two...

Kenneth  E. Smith

Kenneth E. Smith

Jan 31, 2011

SMITH, Kenneth Edward, age 70 of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 10, 1940 in Camden, New Jersey, son of the late George A. & Irene (Dunn) Smith. Kenneth was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. He was a private pilot, spent time working on...

Iona  M. Strack

Iona M. Strack

Jan 27, 2011

STRACK, Iona M. age 89 of the Caldwell House in Troy, formerly of Tipp City and Vandalia, passed away Thursday January 27, 2011 at her residence. She was born June 1, 1921 in Richmond, IN daughter of the late Elmer & Elsie (Wisman) Hughes. Iona was a graduate of Stivers High School Class of 1939 and was a WWII...

Barbara  J. Stewart

Barbara J. Stewart

Jan 27, 2011

STEWART, Barbara J., age 69, of Vandalia passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born December 16, 1941 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Elwood G. & Georgia J. Lairmore. Barbara was a loving and devoted mom and grandma. Preceded in death by her husband, Bobby W. Stewart, Barbara is survived by 3...

Lois  E. (Myers)  Cultice

Lois E. (Myers) Cultice

Jan 23, 2011

CULTICE, Lois E. (Myers) age 93 of Brookhaven, formerly of Vandalia for 52 years, passed away Sunday January 23, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. Lois was a former waitress of the Coffee Shop, Frischs Restaurant, and the Original Rib House all in Vandalia and had worked in the cafeteria at Vandalia Butler High School. She was preceded in death...

Roger  L. Partington

Roger L. Partington

Jan 22, 2011

PARTINGTON, Roger L., age 97 of Cincinnati, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2010 at the Montgomery Care Center in Cincinnati. He was born January 8, 1914 in Sidney, OH, son of the late Mark E. & Dora (Yost) Partington. Roger was a member of the Sycamore Presbyterian Church of Cincinnati and worked for NAPA Auto Parts...

Vickie  L. Vires

Vickie L. Vires

Jan 21, 2011

VIRES, Vickie L. age 49 of Brookville, passed away Friday January 21, 2011 at The Kindred Care Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born February 8, 1961 in Dayton, daughter of the late Hugh Shock and Barbara (Brown) Ayres. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday January 24 at...

Shirley  "Christman" Faulkner

Shirley "Christman" Faulkner

Jan 18, 2011

FAULKNER, Shirley A. (Christman), age 79 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday August 18, 2011 at Spring Creek Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. She was born January 20, 1932 in Dayton, daughter of the late Louis F. & Grace (Herrel) Trushel. Shirley retired as manager of the Cassel Hills Golf Course Restaurant; was a former employee of the American...

Janet Held

Janet Held

Jan 15, 2011

HELD, JANET P., age 66 of Butler Township, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born May 6, 1944 in Sandusky, OH, daughter of the late Edmon & Helen (Schatz) Miller. She was a 1962 graduate of Sandusky High School and attended Miami University. She was a retired Realtor with...

Eric Farley

Eric Farley

Jan 12, 2011

FARLEY, ERIC, AGE 46 of Sidney, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney. He was born January 14, 1964 in Columbus, GA, son of Murl M. & Leona Farley. Eric was employed as a polisher for the Trifecta Tool & Engineering LLC. Eric loved playing the Bass Guitar and singing with...

Hyun  Sun Wanamaker

Hyun Sun Wanamaker

Jan 10, 2011

WANAMAKER, Ok Cha Hyun Sun age 50 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Monday January 10, 2011 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1960 in Pusan, South Korea. Hyun Sun was a member of St Christopher Catholic Church, was a longtime employee of Christys Carryout and was a former employee of Emery Worldwide and most recently worked at...

Paul  D. Aleshire

Paul D. Aleshire

Jan 5, 2011

ALESHIRE, Paul D. age 59 of Bethel Twp passed away unexpectedly Wednesday January 5, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. Paul was born July 27, 1951 in Washington Court House son of Harold & Eva Jean (Reaster) Aleshire. He was a 1972 graduate of I.T.T. Tech; was the retired Property Manager with M.R.D.D. and had been the head of buildings,...

Laura  B. Jendricks

Laura B. Jendricks

Dec 31, 2010

JENDRICKS, Laura B., age 87, of Troy, formerly of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at the Troy Care & Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. She was born March 1, 1923 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, daughter of the late Eddison & Ruth (Davies) Berryman. Laura was a member of the Polk Grove United Church of Christ, the...

Thomas  R. Ealy

Thomas R. Ealy

Dec 31, 2010

EALY, Thomas R. age 74 of Vandalia passed away unexpectedly Friday December 31, 2010 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born July 13, 1936 in Jackson, OH son of the late Richard Ealy & Ruth (Lowe) O'Grady. Thomas was an overall avid sports enthusiast and thoroughly loved watching his grandsons play sports. He is survived by his wife of...

Charles  W. Harter

Charles W. Harter

Dec 30, 2010

HARTER, Charles W. age 81 of Dayton passed away Thursday December 30, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. Charles was a retired machinist from Chemineer and was a member of First Grace Brethren Church. He was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. Charles is survived by his wife Deloris; one son Michael & wife Kathey of NC; one...

Joseph  H. Gentry

Joseph H. Gentry

Dec 26, 2010

GENTRY, Joseph H., age 67 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010 at his residence. He was born June 30, 1943 in Dayton, son of the late Harley & Hazel (Hyder) Gentry. Joseph was the Owner of Gentry Cabinets, specializing in plane interiors. He loved motorcycles, especially his Harley Davidson, flying, traveling, and was an avid Nascar and...

Margo  J. Broome

Margo J. Broome

Dec 25, 2010

BROOME, Margo J., age 68 of Vandalia, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 25, 2010. She was born April 28, 1942 in Willshire, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry & Devona (Painter) Shell. Margo was a Secretary with the Montgomery County Sheriffs office with over 25 years of service, a member of the F.O.P. #104, the Buckeye...

Gerald  H. Klawonn

Gerald H. Klawonn

Dec 24, 2010

KLAWONN, Gerald H., age 76, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at the Spring Creek Nursing Center in Huber Heights, OH. He was born January 28, 1934 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Oscar & Stella (Carter) Klawonn. Preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert & Richard and 1 sister, Phyllis, Gerald is survived by his...