Obituaries

Rosemary S. "Rosie" Shirk

Dec 4, 2016

SHIRK, Rosemary S. “Rosie”, age 80 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 4, 2016 at her home. Rosemary was born October 31, 1936 in Troy, OH, daughter of the late Harold and Eulalia (Benkert) Strong. She attended St. Patrick Catholic School and was a 1954 graduate of Troy High School.

She is survived by...

Martha F. Oakley

Dec 2, 2016

OAKLEY, Martha F., age 87 of Clayton, passed away Friday, December 2, at the Cottages of Clayton. Martha was born March 11, 1929, daughter of the late Howard & Violet (Sarver) Frye. She was a graduate of Tippecanoe High School, was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and the Dayton Dragons....

LeRoy Hutchins

Nov 29, 2016

LeRoy Hutchins

Age 83, of Englewood, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016. LeRoy was born February 17, 1933 in Campbell County, KY to the late Roy C. & Sarah F. (Vaughn) Hutchins. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three sisters, Irene Middleton, Thelma Smiley & Pauline Hutchins. During the...

Mary Lou Miller

Nov 27, 2016

Mary Lou Miller (nee:Strome)

Age 81 of Vandalia, born April 10, 1935 passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister Peggy (Tom) Mellett, devoted daughters Kim (Scott) Griffith, Pam (Mike) Trick and Dana (Eric) Cluxton. She was affectionately known as Gigi by her...

Daniel J. Johnson Sr.

Nov 25, 2016

JOHNSON, Daniel J. Sr., age 65 of Dayton, passed away November 25, 2016. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest R. Sr. & Laura Johnson, 1 brother, Forrest Jr., & 1 sister, Patricia Johnson. He is survived by 2 sons, Daniel & wife, Jennifer Johnson and Christopher Johnson; former wife & mother of his children,...

Roger Dale King Sr.

Nov 20, 2016

KING, Roger Dale Sr. age 73 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday November 20, 2016 at the Crossroads Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. Roger was born April 29, 1943 in Dayton Ohio. He was a retired inspector from Delco Moraine. Roger was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vandalia and was a Neighborhood...

James E. Burton

Nov 17, 2016

James E. Burton

Age 74, a resident of Vandalia for over 50 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2016, with his family by his side. Jim was born July 12, 1942 in Dayton to the late Eugene & Lee Etta (Wethington) Burton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Randall Scott

Nov 17, 2016

Randall Lee Scott passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father Donald Scott, mother Eileen Scott, and brother Mark Scott. He is survived by his daughter Jessi Scott( David Root) of Vandalia, Ohio, and sons Cory Lee and Ryan Allen of Tipp City, Ohio, his granddaughters Cora Marie and Macie...

Louise A. Lehman

Nov 16, 2016

Louise A. Lehman

Age 94, of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Louise was born February 11, 1922 in Dayton to the late Morris & Helen (Hertlein) Toht. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Edwin Lehman, in 1995. Louise is survived by...

Raymond L. Arden Jr.

Nov 14, 2016

ARDEN, Raymond L., Jr., age of 68, of Vandalia, went home to be with our Lord. He passed away November 14, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton after a short illness. He was born October 4, 1948 to Raymond L. Arden Sr. and Betty Ann (Walters) Arden. He graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School in 1966 and...

Lee Stockdale

Nov 14, 2016

Lee Stockdale

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, November 14, 2016. Lee is survived by his loving wife of the past 57 years, Brenda; four children, Rhonda Davis (Joe), Theresa Dorsey (Pat), Greg Stockdale (Tammy) & Lorrie Seebach (James); grandchildren, Justin (Annie), Kristin (Wes), Matthew, Chris,...

Earl W. Smith

Nov 13, 2016

SMITH, Earl W., age 80 of Kettering, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was born April 28, 1936 in Portsmouth, OH, son of the late Elmer & Adeline (Fitch) Smith. Earl was a retired employee of Miami Valley Hospital and was preceded in death by 3 brothers, David, Blaine and Wayne Smith. He is survived by...

Lois A. Rusnak

Nov 12, 2016

RUSNAK, Lois A., age 72 of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Patriot Ridge Community in Fairborn. Lois was born November 13, 1943 in Swissville, PA, daughter of the late Alfred J. & Natella U. (Munjas) Hoener. Lois and her family re-located from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1979. She was an employee of Miami...

Thelma E. Harleman

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...

Richard "Dick" Weaver

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...

Roger W. Wanamaker

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....

Carolyn R. "Kitty" Lindgren

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...

Gregory Allen Kunz

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...

Ron E. Nickel

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...

Leroy Oakes

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,...