Obituaries

Jul 14, 2017

Paul F. Strobel

Age 99, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, Ohio. Paul was born September 22, 1917 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Lewis Edward & Sarah (Fillabaum) Strobel. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of...

Jul 14, 2017

Richard Miller “Dick”

Age 74, of The Villages, FL, previously of Brookville, OH, was called home to his final resting place in heaven on July 14, 2017. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 33 years, Brenda “DeeDee” Miller and by his parents, Carl “Bud” and Gertrude Miller. He is survived by...

Jul 13, 2017

Glenna C. Lofty

Age 68, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. Glenna was born October 3, 1948 in Dayton to the late Caleb & Edith (Sinclair) Hellard. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her adopted father, James Ryan. Glenna was a member of the Vandalia UMC; the...

Jul 12, 2017

Virginia M. “Ginny” Foulk

Age 81, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Ginny was born November 13, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Frederick J. & Barbara (Vernier) Leonard. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ronald L. Foulk, who served as pastor...

Jul 5, 2017

EBBERTS, Marjorie L., age 93 of Vandalia, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She was born March 26, 1924 in Sidney, Ohio to parents, LeRoy and Eliza (Allen) Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John; son, Steven and daughter, Joyce Rollert, along with...

Jul 4, 2017

MARSHALL, Mark A., age 62 of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born January 26, 1955 in Dayton, OH to John B. & June (Powers) Marshall. Preceded in death by his father and 2 brothers, Thomas Scott & Nathan Daniel Marshall, Mark is survived by his wife, Debbie; his...

Jul 2, 2017

MUSICK, Richard L. Sr., “Dick”, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born November 1, 1935 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Garlin & Margaret (Theis) Musick. Dick was a 1953 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a retired employee of Dayton...

Jun 30, 2017

Rebecca J. Pierson

A devoted & loving wife, mother & grandmother,

Age 72, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017, at the Miami County Hospice Unit. Rebecca was born August 30, 1944 in Dayton to David M. & Elizabeth Jean (Hilgeford) Gough. She was preceded in death by her father; husband,...

Jun 30, 2017

Christopher J. Howard

Age 57, of Dayton, passed away at his home on Friday, June 30, 2017. He was born August 15, 1959 in Dayton to Robert Jay & Juanita Irene (Nash) Howard. He was preceded in death by his father and by a nephew, Trevor Blaire Holt. Christopher was employed as a heavy machine...

Jun 29, 2017

Dennis Ryan

Age 76, of Tipp City, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017. Dennis was born December 7, 1940 in Scarsdale, New York to the late Hugh & Elsie (Grant) Ryan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two siblings and his beloved pets, Sandy, Katie & Murphy. Dennis was...

Jun 29, 2017

Robert F. “Bob” Lawrence, Jr.

Age 51, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Bob was born September 28, 1965 in Dayton to Robert F. (Sr.) & Sharon (Rieder) Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his father in 2013. Bob is survived by his mother; five siblings, Greg Lawrence (Terrie), Doug...

Jun 28, 2017

H. Dan Letner

Age 94, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dan was born August 24, 1922 in Cookeville, TN to the late Allison David & Catherine (Judd) Letner. In addition to his parents, Dan was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Juanita, in...

Jun 28, 2017

HARLOW-BROWN, Frankie D.,

Frankie D. Harlow Brown, 56, was born March 18, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio and passed away on June 28, 2017 in Fernandina Beach, Florida with family and friends by her side. Frankie enriched the lives of everyone she knew. Frankie was an absolute blessing and we thank you for sharing your life...

Jun 27, 2017

Ruby Clark

Age 82, of Vandalia, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Ruby was born April 22, 1935 in Salyersville, KY to the late Claude & Falkie (Russell) Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Wells; a granddaughter, Alicia Clark; two brothers & one sister....

Jun 27, 2017

ELLIOTT, Lisa Rose, age 55 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer. Lisa’s life can best be described by her only son, Tyler. “She was a great mom who raised me and did as much as she could for me. She was a very sweet person but...

Jun 22, 2017

JOHNSON, Helen J.

Jun 22, 2017

Charles W. “Chuck” Gillespie

Age 96, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Miami Valley Hospital. Chuck was born July 2, 1920 in Van Wert, Ohio to Don & Crystal (Powell) Gillespie. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and brothers John and Eldon “Eddie”.

Chuck attended Ball State...

Jun 18, 2017

Carolyn (Mamaw) Patterson, age 82, of Vandalia Ohio passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2017. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 27, 1935. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Clara T. Thornsburg and Joseph H. Bertholf; husband, Herbert E. Patterson, sisters, Juanita Horner and Elizabeth Ayers, and brother, George Pappas.

Jun 18, 2017

James R. “Rick” Miller

Age 62, of Troy, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at his home. Rick was born April 24, 1955 in Dayton to James H. & Marjorie A. (Pearson) Miller. He was preceded in death by his father; grandmother, Grace Pearson; mother-in-law, Gladys Evans; and step-father, William Halstead. Rick was a member...

Jun 15, 2017

Patsy J. Mabelitini

Age 82, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. She was born July 28, 1934 in Dayton to the late Woodrow H. & Mary E. (Kirchner) Rettig. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, John Rettig. Patsy retired from Riverside Nursing Center as Admissions...