Obituaries

Jack H. Williams

Aug 17, 2017

The life of the party and consummate story teller, Jack Williams made his last wildly inappropriate and probably sarcastic comment on August 17, 2017. Jack was 81 years young and throughout the State, all who knew him were blessed to share in and witness his incredible zest for life. Known for never meeting anyone who didn’t have...

Vaunita F. Sherer

Aug 17, 2017

Vaunita F. Sherer

Age 92, of Butler Twp., passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Hearth & Home. Vaunita was born February 6, 1925 in Albany, Missouri to the late Earl W. & Vera (Graham) Schwyhart. In addition to her parents, Vaunita was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Robert...

Dr. Richard L. Whitmer

Aug 11, 2017

Dr. Richard Lee “Dick” Whitmer Passed away peacefully Friday morning August 11, 2017, of natural causes at Stonespring in Vandalia, Ohio at the age of 84. His final years were softened by the caring devotion of his long-time partner and fiancé, Vonnie Carroll. Dick was raised in Vandalia in a modest boarder home, situated along the flight...

Vicki L. Reynolds

Aug 10, 2017

Vicki L. Reynolds

Age 64, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 25, 1953 in Dayton to the late Lewis & Jean (DeBoer) Hoessli. Vicki was a Licensed Massage Therapist. She worked at Harmony Farm for 13 years and then went on to establish Transition...

John F. Hanauer

Aug 7, 2017

John F. Hanauer, Jr.

Age 83, formerly of Arcanum, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017, in Vandalia. John was born November 6, 1933 in Dayton to the late John F. (Sr.) & Lucille (Feese) Hanauer. He is survived by his loving wife of the past 54 years, Shirley A. (Harper) Hanauer; children, Loren Napier (Tony),...

Jeanne Ann Niswonger

Aug 4, 2017

Jeanne Ann Niswonger

Age 77, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2017. Jeanne was born June 24, 1940 in Dayton to the late Robert & Helen (Long) Shupp. In addition to her parents, Jeanne was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Belware; and a sister, Joyce Koch. She was a nurse...

Betty A Oehlenschlager

Aug 2, 2017

OEHLENSCHLAGER, Betty A. (Curran) age 89 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday August 2, 2017. She was born August 22, 1927 in Dayton, OH to Robert & Jennie Curran. She graduated from Roosevelt High School Class of 1945 and was in nurses training at Miami Valley Hospital. Betty was a wife and mother her entire life and worked...

Gregory E. Coy

Aug 1, 2017

COY, Gregory E., age 60 of Tipp City, passed away unexpectedly August 1, 2017. He was born December 4, 1956 in Dayton, OH, son of Harlen D. & Patricia (Tippie) Coy. Greg was a member of the Franklin Lodge #14 F&AM of Troy, OH and attended the Troy Church of the Brethren. Preceded in death by his...

William P. "Bill" Gustin Jr.

Jul 31, 2017

William P. “Bill” Gustin, Jr. of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born April 10, 1928 in Norwood, Ohio to the late William P. and Ruby M. (Johnson) Gustin. He has been a resident of the area for 1 ½ years coming from Englewood, Ohio. Bill was...

Sandra S. Noble

Jul 23, 2017

NOBLE, Sandra S. age 68 of Englewood, passed away Sunday July 23, 2017 following an illness. She was born November 12, 1948 in Coxton, KY, the daughter of Hershell & Thelma M. (Shelton) Smith. Sandra was a former legal secretary with the Montgomery County Prosecutors Office. She was preceded in death by her father Hershell Smith and...

George A. Paul

Jul 20, 2017

PAUL, George A., age 85 of Vandalia, formerly of Crossville, TN, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Stonespring of Vandalia. George was born September 1, 1931 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Thomas & Lillian (Sprague) Paul. George proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by one brother,...

Pauline F. Bowen

Jul 17, 2017

Pauline F. Bowen Of Tipp City passed away Monday, July 17, 2017. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 22, from 9-11 am at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.

Daniel Joseph Haas

Jul 17, 2017

Daniel Joseph Haas

Age 85 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Dan was born June 12, 1932 in Perrysburg, OH, son of the late Richard and Thelma (Rader) Haas. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a retired teacher of 33 years with the Vandalia-Butler...

Roger W. Nies

Jul 15, 2017

Roger W. Nies

Age 88, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 25, 1928 in Dayton to the late William C. & Edna C. (Harting) Nies. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Betty...

Paul F. Strobel

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...

Richard "Dick" Miller

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...

Glenna C. Lofty

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...

Virginia M. "Ginny" Foulk

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...

Marjorie L. Ebberts

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...

Mark A. Marshall

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...