Obituaries

William R. Taylor

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...

Calvin Warren McDonald

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...

Margaret C. Stevens

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....

Carlos H. "Mac" McMillon

Mar 10, 2016

Carlos H. “Mac” McMillon

Wanda J. Seifert

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...

Kanani R. Whaley

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....

Janet E. Butterworth

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...

Ingram "Bud" Robbins

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...

Clara "Cathy" Knoth

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)...

Patricia L. Rumpf

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...

Lewis M. Hoessli

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...

Elizabeth Anne Kissel

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...

Lera Pierson Gorschman

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...

M. Frances "Fran" Fogt

Feb 18, 2016

FOGT, M. Frances “Fran”, age 90 of Springfield, formerly of Vandalia passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1025 in Rankin, IL, daughter of the late Oscar & Lenora Erikson. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard, one brother, William Erikson and one grandson, Caleb Fogt, Fran...

Oneida Faye Music

Feb 17, 2016

MUSIC, Oneida Faye (Mistyurik) (nee Carpenter), age 79, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on February 17, 2016 at home in Tipp City surrounded by her loving family. Oneida was born at home in Loam, Jackson County, Kentucky to the late Denver and Ella Myrtle (Davidson) Carpenter on May 12, 1936. After spending...

Anthony S Trissell

Feb 16, 2016

TRISSELL, Anthony S., age 16 of Butler Township, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 16, 2016. He was born December 17, 1999 to Stanley and Susan Trissell. Anthony was a sophomore at Vandalia-Butler High School, a well-known, DnD Dungeon Master, and one of only two snare drummers in his beloved marching band. He is survived by his...

Lucille E. Taldo

Feb 15, 2016

Lucille E. Taldo Age 92, formerly of Scranton, PA and most recently of Huber Heights, OH, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. She was born in Scranton on March 29, 1923. Lucille was a former member of Faith Baptist Church in Peckville, PA and currently a member of the First Baptist Church of...

Carol B. Amling

Feb 14, 2016

Carol B. Amling (nee: Covert)

Vernon Jay Richards

Feb 11, 2016

Vernon Jay Richards

Age 59 of Vandalia passed away unexpectedly February 11, 2016. He was born September 7, 1956 in Dayton, OH, son of the late John & Margaret Richards. Jay is survived by his sister, Judy Wick (Steve), his brother, Gary Richards (Karen); 2 nieces, Amy Anticoli and Ashley Piper; and 2...

Marvin C. "Marv" Link

Feb 11, 2016

LINK, Marvin C. “Marv”, age 84 of Brookville, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. He was born April 12, 1931 in St. Henry, OH, son of the late Raymond & Ludwina (Muhlenkamp) Link. Marv was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, the Vandalia-Butler Optimist Club, Vandalia Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and...