Obituaries

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 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

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 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 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...

Sep 20, 2016

HARRIS, Janet K., age 78 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 18, 1938 in Findlay, OH, daughter of the late James M. & Thelma M. (Earnst) Hackenberger. Janet was a former member of the Northridge Wesleyan Church and most recently attended the Skyview Wesleyan Church. Her family...

Sep 17, 2016

ZURN, Mark William age 58 of Vandalia, passed away Saturday September 17, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. Mark was born August 14, 1958 in Erie, PA son of the late Tom & Mary Margaret Zurn. He was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School Class of 1976. He served as a public safety officer for the City...

Sep 14, 2016

Bobby Lee Miller, Sr.

Age 88, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at his home. Bobby was born August 18, 1928 in Linton, Indiana. Bobby was a member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple where he served on the Finance Committee and he was a U. S. Army veteran; He is survived by his...

Sep 13, 2016

Gertrude DeBruyn

Age 80, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at her home. Gert was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James, in 1998. She has been employed by Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill for the past 16 years. Gert is survived by three children, Mona Payne, Paul...

Sep 13, 2016

Jane E. Butterworth Of Vandalia, passed away surrounded by family and friends Tuesday, September 13, 2016. She was born on April 12, 1951 in Montgomery County, daughter of the late Charles “Doc” and Janet Butterworth. Jane graduated from Butler High and Kent State University and raised her family in Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by...

Sep 11, 2016

STURR, Martha (Magruder), age 96, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. Born in Carlisle, Ohio, Martha attended Edison and Roosevelt schools in Dayton. She was in sales at Rikes for twenty years and retired as Assistant Activities Director at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River, Florida. She attended...

Sep 9, 2016

HAJARIAN, Rev. Ronald C., age 84 of Englewood, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Brookdale Centennial Retirement Community. He was born May 6, 1932 in Brockton, MA, son of the late Edward & Araxie (Kabadian) Hajarian. Ron graduated from Boston University and the Hartford Seminary in Connecticut. Rev. Hajarian was ordained into the United Church of...