Obituaries

Jan 18, 2016

JAVORINA, Daniel N. “Dan”

Age 69, of Butler Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 18, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dan was born July 4, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Nicholas & Nancy (Cordetti) Javorina. Dan retired from the U. S. Army with 32 years of service and went on to retire...

Jan 15, 2016

Vernon L. Tracey, Jr.

Age 87, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016. He was born October 12, 1928 in Dayton to the late Vernon L. (Sr.) & Helen (Clemons) Tracey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife in 2013, Marty (Fitzgerald) Tracey. Vernon is survived...

Jan 14, 2016

CAMPBELL, George John Jr., age 75 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at The Hospice of Dayton. George worked as a buyer most of his life after graduating from Susquehanna College, most recently working at Gem City Engineering. George, a Jersey Boy, lived in Hillsdale, NJ, just a short distance from New York City. He...

Jan 9, 2016

MIDDLETON, Millard, age 88 of Vandalia, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on May 3, 1927. Millard was preceded in death by his brother, Willard Middleton. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty, his children, Karen (Joe) Wilson, Richard Middleton, Mary (Les)...

Jan 9, 2016

HORN, Virginia M. age 94 of Vandalia, passed away Saturday January 9, 2016 at the Maria Joseph Living Care Center. She was born November 12, 1921 in Wells, MN, daughter of the late George & Gladys (Garver) Schmidt. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Horn, son Robert Horn, brother and sister-in-law Kenny & Emma...

Jan 9, 2016

ANDERSON, Nina Dorothy (McIntosh) age 78 of New Carlisle, left her earthly house to go and be with Jesus Christ (which is far better), on Saturday January 9, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Born May 26, 1937 in Dayton, she is survived by her loving husband of almost 62 years Robert Lee, son David & wife...

Jan 5, 2016

WARNER, James Donald, age 63 of Vandalia passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 12, 1952 in Dayton, OH. Preceded in death by his wife, Georgian Warner and his father, Donald E. Warner, Jim is survived by his mother, Barbara Warner; his daughter, Jade (Darrel) Griggs and two granddaughters, Dakota...

Jan 4, 2016

CORNETT, Dale E., age 59 of Butler Twp., passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born June 26, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Clarence & Harriett (Shellhammer) Cornett. Dale was employed as a dialysis nurse with Good Samaritan Hospital and was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. He loved spending time with his...

Jan 3, 2016

Donald Edward Coffey (93), loving husband and devoted father, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, January 3, 2016 with his family by his side. Residing at Grace Brethren Village in Englewood, Ohio, Don and his wife Betsy were longtime residents of Vandalia, Ohio. Born in 1922 and raised in Urbana, Ohio, Don served in World War II...

Jan 3, 2016

McKENNA, Mary Margaret, age 92 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2015 under Hospice care. She was born November 8, 1923 in Springfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Jess & Margaret (Drennen) Burcham. Mary Margaret was a retired employee of WPAFB with 52 years of service, was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church and enjoyed...

Dec 31, 2015

Deborah L. Rogge-Helmer

Age 53, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. Deborah was born October 1, 1962 in Dayton to Daniel Lee Rogge & Diane L. (Davis) Daily. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her husband, Derrill Helmer; sister, Diana L. (Rogge) Donohoo; aunt, Karen Engelbert; and...

Dec 31, 2015

Eugene A. “Kat” Katulak

Age 85, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. Kat was born June 14, 1930 in Dayton to the late Nicholas & Eva (Goettler) Katulak. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Katulak. Kat is survived by his wife of the past 60 years, Carol A. (Tunney)...

Dec 31, 2015

Dorothy Pax Stoermer

Dec 29, 2015

Patricia A. Krug

Dec 27, 2015

PARISH, John R., age 84, died at home, Sunday, December 27, 2015. He was born March 16, 1931 in Platteville, WI, son of the late Gretta & T. Arthur Parish. John was a U.S. Army Veteran and he received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and his Master’s Degree from the University...

Dec 24, 2015

DONNELLY, James W. age 85 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday December 24, 2015 at his residence following an illness. He was born September 12, 1930 in Northridge, son of the late James S. & Inez (Smith) Donnelly. James was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and was a graduate of Northridge High...

Dec 24, 2015

KUHN, John D., age 85 of Vandalia passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. He was born March 20, 1930 in Preble Co., OH, son of the late Samuel & Ruth Elizabeth Kuhn. John was a United States Army Veteran, worked for NCR and retired from Hobart. He had a passion for cooking, gardening, the outdoors, tinkering in...

Dec 24, 2015

RUNNER, Marcella M., age 83 of Vandalia passed away, Thursday, December 24, 2015. She was born January 12, 1932 in Blueball, OH, daughter of the late Isaac Earl & Margaret (Hinkle) Scothorn. Marcella was preceded in death by Donald Runner and her son, Jeffery Donald Runner. She is survived by her four children, Peggy Baker, Keith “Buddy”...

Dec 16, 2015

Janet G. McMillion

Age 79, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Janet was born February 5, 1936 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Eskew & Helen (Walker) McMillion. Janet is survived by her sister, Ginny Anderson; brother, Gary McMillion (Sandy); nieces, Vicki Dearth & Missy Morris (Joe); and by...

Dec 15, 2015

DETERS, Anthony M., age 54, son of Karen Ortega (John) and John Deters (Marge) passed away December 18, 2015. He is survived by 3 sisters, Teresa Eads (Robert), Julia Maurer (Joel) and Jennifer Castellano (Joseph); 5 immediate nieces & nephews, Wesley & Olivia Eads, Natalie Maurer, Joseph & Sophia Castellano, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and...