Obituaries

Nov 8, 2016

Thelma E. Harleman

Age 86, of Cincinnati, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Thelma was born May 7, 1930 in Enoree, South Carolina to the late Roy G. & Annie Mae (Williams) Simmons. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert Harleman, in 2009; brothers...

Nov 7, 2016

WEAVER, Richard L., “Dick”, passed away Monday Nov 7, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Connie, and 2 sons Richard A (Teri) and Daniel L (Teri), 3 grandchildren Chelsea Hack (Jay), Kyle, & Katie Whaley (Robert); 1 brother, 1 sister, and several nieces and nephews. Dick was a U.S. Air Force veteran and...

Nov 6, 2016

Roger W. Wanamaker

Age 79, formerly of Vandalia, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2016, at his home surrounded by family. Roger was born March 21, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Otmer & Mildred (Rekart) Wanamaker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Hyun Sun Wanamaker....

Nov 3, 2016

LINDGREN, Carolyn R. “Kitty,” age 75 of Vandalia passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Brookwood Retirement Community. She was born December 20, 1940 in Sidney, OH. Kitty was a former cashier at Henger’s Grocery, she loved to sew and had a passion for holiday decorating. She was also a member of the Purple Peddlers. Preceded...

Oct 31, 2016

Gregory Allen Kunz

Age 65, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 31, 2016, at his home. Greg was born april 25, 1951 in Dayton to Donald C. & Patricia Anne (Armstrong) Kunz. He was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Gayle Kunz in 2012 and by his mother in June...

Oct 28, 2016

NICKEL, Ronald E. “Ron” age 66 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 28, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born May 13, 1950 in Dayton, son of the late Marjorie L. (Farney) and Bernard C. Nickel. Ron was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School Class of 1968 and was a member...

Oct 26, 2016

CONTI, Thomas D. III, age 66 of Clayton, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016. He was born July 9, 1950 in Sharon, PA. Thomas was a 1968 graduate of Sharon High School, a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, a former Air Traffic Controller and aircraft mechanic with FedEx. Preceded in death by his father,...

Oct 26, 2016

Leroy Oakes

Age 92, of Trotwood, Ohio departed this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, and went on to be with the Lord following an extended decline in health. He is survived by his loving wife of the past 67 years, Lillian L. (Vinson) Oakes; a brother, Curtis; daughters, Cheryl, Kathy & husband, Greg; son,...

Oct 25, 2016

BALLARD SHANER, JoAnn

JoAnn Ballard Shaner passed away peacefully on October 25, 2016, at the age of 84. Daughter of the late James Jesse Ballard and Mary Cecilia (Hagan) Ballard, she was born into a large Catholic family in Loretto, Kentucky (near Bardstown), on February 20, 1932.

She was preceded in death by...

Oct 21, 2016

Theresa M. Ziegler

Age 65, of Kettering, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, at The Hospice of Dayton. Theresa was born October 7, 1951 in Henderson, KY to the late Charles E. Gonsoroski & Christine M. (Peters) McKinney. She was a former member of St. Christopher Church in Vandalia, currently a member of St. Albert...

Oct 21, 2016

Eleanor L. Henger

Age 94, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, in Evansville, Indiana. Eleanor was born June 13, 1922 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Correll & Edith (Higgins) Hunter. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Henger; and by two brothers,...

Oct 16, 2016

Mary R. Evans

Age 75, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Grandview Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born January 20, 1941 in Tazewell, Virginia to the late Carl H. (Sr.) & Lucille L. (Sorah) Riley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty...

Oct 15, 2016

William D. Case

Age 94, of Butler Twp., passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016, at The Hospice of Dayton. Bill was born September 21, 1922 in New Carlisle, Ohio to the late Charles & Orah (Dwyer) Case. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of...

Oct 14, 2016

Sandra Annette Seabourn

Age 80, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016, at Bethany Lutheran Village. She was born July 17, 1936 in Dayton to the late David & Hazel (Noe) Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Joe R. Seabourn, in 1998.

Oct 9, 2016

Willie Kazee

Age 92, of Butler Township, passed away Oct. 9, 2016 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Isonville, KY to Watt and Minnie Kazee, both deceased. Also preceded in death by brothers Paul and Charlie, and sisters Blanche, Jewel, Dorothy, and Sara Ellen, and infant son Terry Scott. He...

Oct 8, 2016

DARNER, Roberta K. (Hept), age 73 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Grandview Hospital. She was born February 14, 1943 in Dayton, daughter of the late Robert E. & H. Evelyn (Chitwood) Hept. Roberta is survived by her husband of 50 years, Patrick Darner; 1 daughter, Kerry Duddridge (Mark) of Dayton; 2 step-daughters, Pamela Anderson (James)...

Oct 3, 2016

FOWLER, Alexandria S. “Allie”, age 17 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 3, 2016. Allie was a Senior at Vandalia-Butler High School and is survived by her parents, Jason & Teresa Fowler, along with the rest of her loving family and all of her dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00...

Sep 30, 2016

DONATHAN, Bernie L. age 81 of Ramrod Key Florida, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Friday September 30, 2016. Bernie was born April 23, 1935 in Mt Sterling KY, son of the late Mason & Ivins (Johnson) Donathan. He was a retired employee of General Motors. Bernie is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Millie; 3...

Sep 26, 2016

Edna Lee

Age 91, formerly of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016, in Bonita Springs, Florida. Edna was born November 1, 1924 in Springfield, Ohio to the late David C. & Pearl (Adkin) Malott. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Forest L. “Woody” Lee,...

Sep 21, 2016

KASTL, Robert K., age 76 of Cedar Bluff, AL, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Rome, GA. Bob was born December 17, 1939 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Robert K. & Charlotte (Criss) Kastl. He was a retired driver with the Wonder Bread Company and a proud veteran...