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Dorothy Cromes

Dorothy Cromes

Oct 31, 2008

CROMES, Dorothy B. age 97 of Dayton, passed away Friday October 31, 2008 at Vandalia Park Nursing Center. She was born October 28, 1911 in Miami Co. OH, daughter of the late William & Mary Ellen (Mast) Wilhelm. She was a direct descendent to Benjamin Wilhelm who was the founder of Vandalia. Dorothy was a member of the Vandalia...

Pauline Laughter

Pauline Laughter

Oct 27, 2008

LAUGHTER, Pauline E., age 93, died at her home on Monday, October 27, 2008, surrounded by family. She was born on April 30, 1916, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late James and Lida Magruder. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harold R. Laughter; 4 brothers, 6 sisters, her daughters, Diane Miller and Wanda Johnson, and her son,...

Paul  A Brown

Paul A Brown

Oct 25, 2008

BROWN, Paul A., age 63 of Englewood, formerly of Visalia, CA, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1945 in Troy, OH, son of the late Paul M. & Helen L. (Thornberry) Brown. Paul was a graduate of Troy High School, a lifetime member of the DAV, a member...

Mildred Butler

Mildred Butler

Oct 24, 2008

BUTLER, Mildred age 83, of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, October 24, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 14, 1925 in Kragon, KY, daughter of the late Price & Matilda Sewell. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Butler; 1 son, Richard Butler Jr.; 2 brothers, Charles & Virdie and 1 sister, Ershel, Mildred is survived...

Carylton Dalton

Carylton Dalton

Oct 21, 2008

DALTON, Carylton age 74, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born August 8, 1934 in Somerset, KY, son of the late Earl & Bertha Dalton. He was a retired employee of the Associated Spring Co. and was a US Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death...

Edward Macy

Edward Macy

Oct 19, 2008

MACY, J. Edward, age 92 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday October 19, 2008 at his residence. He was a retired job-setter at Dayton Press (McCalls). Mr. Macy was preceded in death by his wife Gertrude Macy in 1984 and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by 4 daughters and sons-in-law Judy (Jean) Stafford of Vandalia, Carolyn (Michael) Copenhaver...

Rebecca  R Leach

Rebecca R Leach

Oct 14, 2008

LEACH, Rebecca R., (Gierek), age 49 of New Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She worked alongside her husband for 11 years building their successful business, Signature Concrete, Inc. in Vandalia. Becky was a member of Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church and a member of the...

Ethel Smith

Ethel Smith

Oct 12, 2008

SMITH, Ethel , age 82 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Carriage Inn Nursing Center after a lengthy illness. She was born August 19, 1926 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Denzil R. & June M. (Culbertson) Sorrell. Preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Smith in 1982 and 3 brothers, Elwood, Denzil and Russell...

Priscilla McKenzie

Priscilla McKenzie

Oct 12, 2008

McKENZIE, Priscilla Mae age 72, passed away on Sunday October 12, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. Priscilla was born April 24, 1936 in Sidney, Ohio. Her father Russell Woodruff preceded her in death. Survivors include her mother Clara Woodruff of Casstown; her husband Len McKenzie of Vandalia; 2 brothers Larry (Brenda) Woodruff of Christiansburg, Dan (Patsy) Woodruff of Clearmont,...

George  Edward Reames

George Edward Reames

Oct 11, 2008

REAMES, George Edward, age 93 of Dayton, OH, formerly of PA, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Mercy Sienna Care Center. Edward was a retired Captain from the US Army with 25 years of service during WW II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Concord Masonic Lodge #307 F&AM of Vienna, VA. He was...

Kymrith Whitson

Kymrith Whitson

Oct 9, 2008

WHITSON, Kymrith, age 50 of Pleasant Hill, OH, passed away October 9, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy illness. She was born March 10, 1958 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Nathan & Mary (Harbaugh) Scharff. Kym was a registered nurse at the Upper Valley Medical Center and her family would like to offer special thanks...

Gilbert  N Henderson

Gilbert N Henderson

Oct 7, 2008

Henderson, Gilbert N., age 80 of Vandalia, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born October 16, 1927 in Aurora Illinois, son of the late Alexander and Marie (Nill) Henderson. Mr. Henderson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1948. He studied law at Indiana University, earning his Doctor...

Norma  Jean Luciano

Norma Jean Luciano

Oct 5, 2008

LUCIANO, Norma Jean, age 83 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Springmeade Health Center. She was born December 8, 1924 in Richmond, IN, daughter of the late John & Edna (Fasick) Burris. She was a former member of the Troy Country Club, was an avid golfer and bowler and a member of the Vandalia Senior Citizen...

David  I Sweeney

David I Sweeney

Sep 21, 2008

SWEENEY, David Isaac, 70, of Dayton, OH passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was the second of five children born to Daniel and Margaret Sweeney on August 22, 1938. In 1960, David met and married the love of his life, Evelyn Rose, and they together had three wonderful children, Margaret (Peggy) Evelyn Sweeney, John David Sweeney, and Anne...

Kathryn  L Smith

Kathryn L Smith

Sep 14, 2008

SMITH, Kathryn Lynn (Kaericher), age 44 of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2008. She was born October 15, 1963 in California and was raised in Texas and later Huber Heights, OH. Kathryn received degrees from the University of Dayton and Wright State University and was a certified LPN. An avid music fan, Kathryns life focused on her...

Robert Hartman

Robert Hartman

Aug 9, 2008

HARTMAN, Robert L., age 82 of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Springfield Masonic Home. He was born On August 16, 1925, in Laffette, IN. Robert was a WWII veteran, serving as a Navy pilot. He worked at W.P.A.F.B. as a Director of Engineering and Deputy for Strategic Systems. He valued hard work, dedication and honesty....

George  W Harris

George W Harris

Aug 7, 2008

HARRIS, George W., age 79 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. George was born June 24, 1929 in Dayton, OH, son of the late John & Mabel (Cochran) Harris. He was a retired employee of the Frigidaire Division of General Motors with over 25 years of service and was a member of the...

Mary  Kathleen Waymire

Mary Kathleen Waymire

Aug 5, 2008

WAYMIRE, Mary Kathleen, age 93, of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Mary was born February 6, 1915 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late John Albert & Veronica R. (Schmaus) Henrich. Mary was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, Class of 1933 and spent over 15 joyous years serving the Vandalia-Butler City...

Kevin  L Webb

Kevin L Webb

Jul 12, 2008

WEBB, Kevin L., age 44 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the VA Medical Center. Kevin was born April 19, 1964 in Dayton, OH, son of Delman L. & Cheryl (Barbour) Webb. He was an Electronics Engineer with Honda, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Kevin had three loves in his life, his family, his Harley...

Lewis Holt

Lewis Holt

Jul 12, 2008

HOLT, Lewis L., age 86, of Englewood, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Alterra Sterling House of Englewood. He was born May 3, 1922 in St. Louis, MO, was a retired employee of General Motors with 34 years of service and was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of WW II. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby...

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