Obituaries

Mar 30, 2016

Tillett, Nellie Ruth, age 98, of Huber Heights went to be with her Lord in Heaven on March 30, 2016, at Hospice of Dayton. Nellie was born in Eaton, Ohio to John A. & Cora E. Green and was the 7th of 10 children. Nellie enjoyed time with her family and friends and, with her husband Bill,...

Mar 29, 2016

EDWARDS, Dovie M.

Age 91, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016. She was born February 6, 1925 in Gray, KY to the late David & Rhoda (White) Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Edwards in 2013; and by 6 sisters and 6 brothers....

Mar 27, 2016

Mildred M. Shanks Age 88, of Vandalia, passed away March 27, 2016. The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Drive, Vandalia. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. and burial will be at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Mar 23, 2016

KLOPFENSTEIN, Robert L. Sr., age 77 of Vandalia, OH passed away with loved ones at his side on March 23, 2016. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent & Helen, and his nephew, David Lee Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Helen Joan Klopfenstein; son, Robert Jr. (Tammy), son, Michael,...

Mar 23, 2016

RICE, Coretta

Age 82, of Beavercreek, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at The Hospice of Dayton. Coretta was born May 14, 1933 in White county, TN to the late Freeling S. & Altie (Nabors) Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 22, 2016

Zelma May (nee: O’Field) Scarbrough Age 87 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Patriot Ridge Community Center, Fairborn, Ohio with special care provided by Hospice of Miami Valley. Zelma was a woman of great faith and was the heart of the Scarbrough family. She shaped her family’s spirituality by her tireless Christian example,...

Mar 21, 2016

BAKER, Christopher Dean, age 38 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly March 21, 2016. He was born March 18, 1978 in Dayton, Ohio. Christopher is survived by his children, Hailee, Brenden and Abigail, his mother, Gale Koerner (Mark); his father, Colen D. Baker (Sherri); along with aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, friends and his beloved dog...

Mar 17, 2016

TAYLOR, William Robert , 82, of Butler Township passed from this earthly life into the eternal peace of Heaven in communion with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and in reunion with his loved ones who have gone before, on March 17, 2016 at Dayspring Healthcare Center in Enon. Bill, born October 8, 1933 in...

Mar 15, 2016

McDONALD, Calvin Warren, age 77 of Vandalia passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born December 22, 1938 in Towanda, Pennsylvania, son of the late Joseph Anthony & Fern (Clark) McDonald. Calvin served honorably in the United States Air Force and proudly served the City of Vandalia Community. He is survived by...

Mar 14, 2016

STEVENS, Margaret C., age 91 was born on March 20, 1924 in West Union, OH, daughter of the late Carey & Susie Morrison. She died peacefully in her sleep at the home of her son on March 14, 2016 in Tipp City, OH. Margaret “Nana” was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Stevens in 1983....

Mar 10, 2016

SEIFERT, Wanda J., age 87 of Huber Heights earned her angel wings on Thursday, March 10, 2016 as she went to be with her Lord in Heaven. Wanda was born March 11, 1928 in Ironton, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert & Alice Keyes. She was a faithful member of the New Apostolic Church in Beavercreek and...

Mar 10, 2016

Carlos H. “Mac” McMillon

Mar 9, 2016

WHALEY, Kanani R. “Pineapple” age 73 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 27, 1942 in Topeka, KS, son of the late William & Fusayo (Shinagawa) Whaley. Kanani was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was a retired foreman from General Motors Moraine with 30 years of service....

Mar 7, 2016

Butterworth, Janet E.

Age 90 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Monday March 7, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on October 13, 1925 in Montgomery County, daughter of the late Richard & Betty (DeHaven) Somers. Janet was a longtime and active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church where she had served as church...

Mar 4, 2016

ROBBINS, Ingram E., “Bud”, age 55 of Brookville, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 4, 1960. Bud is survived by his mother, Janet Grant; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Angela Robbins of CA; two grandchildren, Gabe and Vivian Robbins; four siblings, Sharon Henry, David...

Mar 4, 2016

KNOTH, Clara (Cathy)

Age 67 of Huber Heights, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father Sylvester C. Knoth and her mother Clara G. Knoth, brother Randy Knoth, sister-in-law Mary Knoth, and nephew Donnie Knoth. She is survived by her siblings Connie Lyons, Bob (Doris)...

Feb 29, 2016

RUMPF, Patricia L., age 82 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 14, 1933 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Frank & Olive Knox. Patricia was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard O. Rumpf in 2013, Patricia is survived by her...

Feb 28, 2016

HOESSLI, Lewis M., age 89 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2016 surrounded by family. He was born June 28, 1926 in Richmond, IN, son of the late Lewis & Margaret Hoessli. He graduated high school and joined the Army Air Corp where he worked in aircraft maintenance and was discharged after WWII ended. Lewis...

Feb 26, 2016

KISSEL, Elizabeth Anne, “Betsy” (Pentenburg), age 65, of Butler Twp. passed away Friday, February 26, 2016, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 13, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, daughter of the late Louis & Dorothy (Nellis) Pentenburg. Betsy was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, Miami Valley Lupus Connection, and the Blushing Buckeyes...

Feb 23, 2016

Lera Pierson Gorschman

Age 86, of Butler Twp., passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. She was born in Jasonville, IN on October 11, 1929. Lera grew up in Dayton and was a graduate of Northridge Class 1947. She was employed at McCall Corp for 17 years...