Obituaries

Kenneth  "Dave" Lawson

Kenneth "Dave" Lawson

Feb 10, 2016

LAWSON, Kenneth D. “Dave”, age 61 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He was born March 23, 1954 in Williamsburg, KY, son of Kenneth & Lina (Siler) Lawson. Dave was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the American Legion Post #668, and a member of the Redemption Christian Tabernacle. He is survived by...

Reva  A. Beams

Reva A. Beams

Feb 9, 2016

Reva A. Beams

Lynn Husic

Lynn Husic

Feb 6, 2016

Lynn Mary Husic Age 75, died peacefully on February 6, 2016 at Hospice in Dayton Ohio, after a struggle with cancer.

Lynn was born February 19, 1940 in Long Branch, New Jersey, the daughter of Thomas and Vivien Britton.

Lynn greatly enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She raised 5 children and all the...

Marie  H. Storment

Marie H. Storment

Jan 31, 2016

Marie Helm Storment passed away on January 31, 2016, at Brookville, Ohio. Marie was born on February 2, 1920, in Alma, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Bessie Manion Helm. She graduated from Salem High School, and after going to Normal School, she began teaching in rural one room schools in Illinois. Later she graduated from the...

Shirley  A. Wells

Shirley A. Wells

Jan 28, 2016

WELLS, Shirley Ann (Rudy), age 87 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016. Mrs. Wells was a loving wife and mother who was a faithful member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, James W. Wells, as well as by many family members and friends. Shirley...

Evelyn  L. Gimperling

Evelyn L. Gimperling

Jan 24, 2016

GIMPERLING, Evelyn Louise, age 94 of Vandalia died Sunday, January 24, 2016. She was born October 21, 1921 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late W. Elvis & Edith G. (Ballinger) Davis. Evelyn was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Dayton. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 2009, 2 sisters, Ruth & Virginia...

Dennis  J. Wiltshire

Dennis J. Wiltshire

Jan 21, 2016

WILTSHIRE, Dennis J.

Age 56, of West Chester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 21, 2016, while on a business trip in Orlando, Florida. He was born April 9, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. Dennis was a 1977 graduate of Dayton Christian High School. He worked for the Klosterman Baking Company for 32 years where he...

Dan  N. Javorina

Dan N. Javorina

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...

Michael  G. Collins

Michael G. Collins

Jan 18, 2016

COLLINS, Michael G. “Mike”

Age 66, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. He is survived by five siblings, Ellen Singer, Robert Collins (Lois), Roberta Dirr, Christine Cundiff (Harold) and Timothy Collins, along with several nieces and nephews. Mike was a U. S. Army veteran and retired as a press operator from A. O....

Vernon  L. Tracey,  Jr.

Vernon L. Tracey, Jr.

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...

George  J. Campbell  Jr.

George J. Campbell Jr.

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...

Nina  D. Anderson

Nina D. Anderson

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...

Virginia  M Horn

Virginia M Horn

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...

Millard Middleton

Millard Middleton

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)...

James  D. Warner

James D. Warner

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...

Dale  E. Cornett

Dale E. Cornett

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...

Donald  E. Coffey

Donald E. Coffey

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...

Mary  Margaret McKenna

Mary Margaret McKenna

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...

Eugene  A. Katulak

Eugene A. Katulak

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)...

Dorothy  C. Stoermer

Dorothy C. Stoermer

Dec 31, 2015

Dorothy Pax Stoermer