Obituaries

Apr 10, 2017

Dr. Robert Wilson Putnam, 65, Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Monday April 10 surrounded by his family after a brief but intense struggle with pancreatic cancer.

Bob was born in Wilmington, DE, to Pearl Corliss and Stearns Putnam. He graduated from Brown University and achieved his PhD from University of California Los Angeles. After completing...

Apr 7, 2017

Danny G. Stevens

Age 73, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017. Danny was born January 13, 1944 in Dayton to the late James F. & Margaret C. (Morrison) Stevens. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Danny Jr., in 1993 and by a brother, Roger...

Apr 2, 2017

Emmat F. Frauman, age 70, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017.

Born on July 24, 1946, Emmat grew up in Cincinnati and was a proud graduate of Xavier University. He went on to raise his family and build his business career in the Dayton area, working with the Kettering Foundation...

Apr 2, 2017

Michael H Witmer of Vandalia died Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the age of 62. He was born June 12, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, the only child of Henry H and Helen E (Janacshek).

He was survived by Barbara A Witmer (Boston) his wife of 42 years, his daughter Katie (Sean) Alexander, son Ryan (Jessica)...

Mar 31, 2017

KOEWLER, Philip B., age 75 of Ludlow Falls, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born July 27, 1941 in Troy, OH, son of the late Harold & Violet (Kane) Koewler. Philip was a U.S. Army Veteran, was a retired crane operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers and was also...

Mar 31, 2017

Rutledge, Anita L. Age 70 passed away peacefully March 31 2017. Celebration of Life/Balloon release Saturday April 8 2017 1-5 PM at 235 East Salem Street, Clayton, Ohio 45315.

Mar 30, 2017

HECKMAN, Robert J. age 84 of Brookville, formerly of Vandalia passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Brookhaven Care Center. He was born August 25, 1932 in Dayton, son of the late Frank & Greta (VanDyke) Heckman. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a longtime member of St...

Mar 30, 2017

Rosalie A. Loudermilk

Age 76, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017, at her home. Rosalie was born November 14, 1940 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Curt & Margaret (Monnin) Baltes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Keith Loudermilk, in...

Mar 30, 2017

MESSER, Joe R., age 82 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Grandview Hospital. He was born March 31, 1934 in Hazard, KY and was a retired welder with General Motors/Delco Products. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary in 2013, Joe is survived by his daughter, Jorita Libecap (Kent) of Franklin;...

Mar 29, 2017

BALDASSARRE, Agnes M. age 83 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday March 29, 2017 at the Maria Joseph Living Care Center. She was born June 9, 1933 in Maria Stein, OH, daughter of the late Joseph & Pauline (Heckman) Fortkamp. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday April 6, at 10:30am at St Christopher Catholic Church 435...

Mar 29, 2017

FERRIS, John Walter , age 76 of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Huntington, IN on July 7, 1940. He was the son of John Robert Eisenhauer and Marilouise Eisenhauer who precede him in death; as well as, his brother-in-law, Eugene Young. Survivors are: his...

Mar 28, 2017

KLOSTERMAN, James E., age 93 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Stonespring of Vandalia. He was born December 30, 1923 in Piqua, OH, son of the late Edward and Catherine (Fella) Klosterman. James was a former member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Piqua, and has been a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church...

Mar 24, 2017

Graveside services for Opal M. Bridenbaugh will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Arlington Cemetery in Brookville, Ohio. Pastor Linda Kruse will officiate. Opal was born August 24, 1920 in Brookville, Ohio to the late Edward & Fredaricca (Requarth) Sluterbeck.

Mar 20, 2017

Phyllis Ann (Lutz) Powless

Age 92, of Vandalia, and formerly of Miamisburg, died peacefully on Monday morning, March 20, 2017, at Hearth and Home Senior Assisted Living. Phyllis was born in Franklin, Ohio, daughter of the late Frederick Jung and Ethel Routzhan (Jung) (Liebecap). Phyllis was preceded in death by Paul Lutz of Miamisburg (1966)...

Mar 20, 2017

Lorae Phillips

Age 73, of Casstown, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. Lorae was born March 15, 1944 in Fairborn, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Inez (Clevenger) Neely. Lorae retired from Beneficial Financial Services with 28 years of service. She enjoyed traveling, sewing and for four years in a...

Mar 16, 2017

William L. Roth

Age 74, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at his home. Bill was born August 6, 1942 in Dayton to the late Donald E. & Irene (Lawrence) Roth. He retired in 1994 from the Inland Division of GM with 33 years of service and was a member of U.A.W. Local...

Mar 10, 2017

MiOna Lee Walker Solomon Age 86, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2017 at The Oaks of West Kettering. A native of Dayton and Vandalia, she was born December 26, 1930. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah K. Shaw and daughter-in-law, Kimra Solomon. MiOna is survived by 1 daughter, Cheryl...

Mar 10, 2017

SUCHER, Bruce E ., age 70 of Vandalia passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 10, 2017. Bruce was born January 6, 1947 in Dayton, OH and was a 1965 graduate of Fairview High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Duquesne University and his Master’s Degree from Xavier University. Bruce began his tenure in Vandalia as...

Mar 9, 2017

STUPP, Viola M. (nee Brown), age 95 of Centerville and formerly of Vandalia passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton after a short illness. Viola was born March 19, 1921 and was a 1939 Graduate of Trotwood Madison High School. Viola worked directly for the plant manager of Frigidaire Plant #3 during...

Mar 9, 2017

TRACEY, Iris, age 87, passed away quietly at home Thursday, March 9, 2017. She was born December 7, 1929 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Iris worked as a waitress in her teens; became an office manager in her twenties, and at age 30, she became a beautician. She owned and operated her own salon until age...