Obituaries

Richard L. "Dick" Musick

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...

Rebecca Pierson

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,...

Christopher J. Howard

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...

Dennis Ryan

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...

Robert F. Lawrence, Jr.

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...

Dan Letner

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...

Frankie D. Harlow-Brown

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...

Ruby A. Clark

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....

Lisa R. Elliott

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...

Charles W. "Chuck" Gillespie

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...

Helen J. Johnson

Jun 22, 2017

JOHNSON, Helen J.

Carolyn L. Patterson

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.

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James R. "Rick" Miller

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...

Norman Mathis

Jun 15, 2017

MATHIS, Norman age 83 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was born April 4, 1934 in Pikeville, TN, son of the late George Dewey & Elsie Brown Mathis. Norman was a retired employee of General Motors – Inland Division, a member of the Vandalia Masonic Lodge #742 F&AM, and an avid Cincinnati...

Patsy J. Mabelitini

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...

Beverly A. Phillips

Jun 7, 2017

Phillips, Beverly A , age 80 of Vandalia passed away Wednesday, June 7th at Hospice of Dayton. A loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her mother Louise Staup, father Fred Wells, step-father, John Staup, and her siblings, Phyllis Combs, Shirley Thomas, Robert Wells, Johnny Staup, Donald Staup, Delbert Staup, Jaunita Miller,...

E. Mavis Askins

Jun 3, 2017

ASKINS, E. Mavis, age 96 of Vandalia passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born January 31, 1921 in Morgan Co., KY, daughter of the late Jessie & Ida (Back) Craft. Mavis was preceded in death by her husband, Archie F. Askins; 1 brother, Herbert Craft; and 2 sisters, Edith Manning &...

Kash Swiger

Jun 2, 2017

Kash Swiger Age 75, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017. Kash was born July 14, 1941 in Wolfe County, KY to the late Herbert & Rosa Lee (Campbell) Swiger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Herbert Jr., Glenwood, Paul & Elizabeth Jane. He is survived by his loving...

David Nickels

May 31, 2017

David Nickels Age 85 of Dayton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at The Oaks of West Kettering. David was born April 10, 1932 in Oppy, KY son of the late Sam & Dixie (Duncan) Nickels. He was a USMC Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a retired employee of Harris...

Robert E. "Gene" Gregory

May 31, 2017

Robert E. “Gene” Gregory

Age 74, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday; May 31, 2017. He was born December 26, 1942 in Salt Lick, KY to the late William F. & Henrietta (Royse) Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll & Clinton; and two sisters, Elizabeth &...