Obituaries

Mary  L. (Martin)  Roeder

Mary L. (Martin) Roeder

Aug 1, 2015

Roeder (Martin) Mary Lee Born November 21, 1949 of Englewood Ohio, a loving wife and mother departed this earth suddenly Saturday, August 1, 2015 surrounded by her family. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Morris Lee Martin, mother, Mary E. Martin, sister, Donna Gilliland, brother, Michael Anders and recently her brother, Harry Niles Anders. Mary is survived...

Michael  A. Cook

Michael A. Cook

Jul 21, 2015

Michael A. Cook Age 68, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Michael was born March 5, 1947 in Cleveland Ohio to the late Kenneth & Agnes (Kochmit) Cook. He retired in 2010 from Wright-Patt AFB as a Contract Specialist with 36 years of service, with three of those years being stationed at Lindsey AFB in...

Ruth  E. Brusman

Ruth E. Brusman

Jul 12, 2015

BRUSMAN, Ruth E., of Vandalia passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry Brusman, Ruth is survived by her daughter, Carole Riley of Vandalia; granddaughter, Shelli Nestle of Vandalia; grandson, David Nestle of Vandalia; grandson, Cory Hamilton (Deena) of Cincinnati; great-grandchildren, Justin Willis (Christina) of Fairborn, Benjamin Willis of...

Roberta  "Bobbie" Townsend

Roberta "Bobbie" Townsend

Jul 11, 2015

TOWNSEND, Roberta W. "Bobbie" age 74 of Tipp City, passed away Saturday July 11, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born December 12, 1940 in Manchester, NH daughter of the late Myron C. and Germaine (Provost) Walker. Bobbie was a member of St John the Baptist Catholic Church and formerly a member of St Christopher Catholic Church. She...

Dorothy  Mae Davis

Dorothy Mae Davis

Jul 9, 2015

DAVIS, Dorothy Mae, age 93 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Liberty of Beavercreek. She was born August 27, 1921 in Pottsboro, TX, daughter of the late Albert J. & Grace J. (Nichols) Souther. Dorothy was a member of the Medway Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Wesley M. Davis, 2 grandsons, Michael Norris...

Bradley  A. Frazier

Bradley A. Frazier

Jul 8, 2015

FRAZIER, Bradley Allen, age 35 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He was born March 18, 1980 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his father, Terry Frazier and grandfather, Don Frazier, Brad is survived by his wife, Carrie (Mesker) Frazier; Kelly Matlow; mother, Gina Colwell; grandparents, Alma & Gene Zink; sisters & brothers-in-law, Amber & Mike...

Joann  R. Haer

Joann R. Haer

Jul 5, 2015

Joann R. Haer Age 85, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015. She was born August 19, 1929 in Dayton to the late Fred & Rosella (Multhup) Buehler. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Frank Haer; daughter-in-law, Janet Haer; and three siblings, Carol Blair, Jackie Moore & Jim Buehler....

Harry  Niles Anders

Harry Niles Anders

Jul 3, 2015

ANDERS, Harry Niles, Jr., age 75, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was born August 15, 1939 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Harry Niles, Sr., & Mary E. Martin (Fowler). Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Virginia M. Anders (Murphy), sister Donna B. Gilliland...

Joseph  J. Zinn

Joseph J. Zinn

Jul 3, 2015

"Joseph J. Zinn was called to The Lord on July 3, 2015. A war veteran who served his country. A beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. You will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Love you always "Papa Joe"

Phyllis  J Griffith

Phyllis J Griffith

Jul 1, 2015

GRIFFITH, Phyllis J., age 92, of Friendship Village, formerly of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015. She was born May 30, 1923 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Harry & Marie Reehl. Phyllis was a piano and voice teacher who had a profound impact on the lives of hundreds of students over the course of six...

Iona  M. Royce

Iona M. Royce

Jun 29, 2015

Iona M. Royce Age 78, a resident of Butler Twp and for the last 20 years she and her husband were "Snowbirds" living the winter months in Vero Beach, FL., passed away Monday, June 29, 2015. Iona was born July 8, 1936 in Alva, KY to the late Theodore & Bessie (Wilson) Campbell. In addition to her parents, she...

Alberta  J. Snyder

Alberta J. Snyder

Jun 24, 2015

Alberta J. Snyder Age 82, a former resident of Tipp City for 30 years, passed away Wednesday, June 24, in Gainesville, GA where she had been living for the past 10 years. Alberta was born August 29, 1932 in Jackson, KY to the late Mack & Dessie (Binion) Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Rettalou Guthrie

Rettalou Guthrie

Jun 18, 2015

Rettalou Guthrie Age 97, passed away after a severe stroke on May 22, 2015. She is survived by her husband of the past 71 years, H. Nelson Guthrie, Jr; two daughters, Jane A. Rahn and Joretta L. Jones (L. M. Sonny); two grandsons, Mitchell Nelson Jones (Nikki) and Nelson Rahn; and by her extended family & many good friends....

Louie  L. Terry

Louie L. Terry

Jun 18, 2015

TERRY, Louie L. age 91 of Dayton, passed away Thursday June 18, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. Louie was born September 30, 1923 in Corbin, KY son of the late William "Gus" and Sudie (Snyder) Terry. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Louie was a retired employee of Dayton...

Dennis  Ray Brown,  Sr.

Dennis Ray Brown, Sr.

Jun 12, 2015

Dennis Ray Brown, Sr. Age 63, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015, at Grandview Hospital after a brief illness. He was born September 26, 1951 in Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Bill Eick. Dennis retired from the City of Dayton with 31 years of service and was a member of AMVETS...

Kathryn  S. Meyers

Kathryn S. Meyers

Jun 12, 2015

Kathryn S. Meyers (Noyes) Age 74, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015, at the Laurels of Huber Heights after a brief illness. She was born November 8, 1940 in Dayton to the late Lester Albert & Sylvia (Bohlender) Noyes. Kathryn is survived by three daughters, Jennie Luchansky, Kristina Wagner, and Sylvia Leach (Steve); grandchildren, Dawn "Nikki," Ciara,...

Donald  P. Riedel

Donald P. Riedel

Jun 10, 2015

Donald P. Riedel September 23, 1930 - June 10, 2015. Age 84. Don is survived by his wife of the past 52 years, Barbara (Middendorf) Riedel; and family, Lori Turner & her children, Jessica & Carolyn, Leslie Weilbacher (Jamie) & their children, Joe, Rita, Mary, Ben & Grace, Lee Riedel (Robin) & their children, Alex, Scott, Linda Riedel &...

Gertrude  Arline Strobel

Gertrude Arline Strobel

Jun 5, 2015

STROBEL, Gertrude Arline age 96 of Vandalia, passed away Friday June 5, 2015 at Hearth and Home of Vandalia. She was born November 25, 1918 in Dayton, daughter of the late Finley & Frances Neibert. Arline loved to play golf and was active in various leagues at Cassel Hills Golf Course. She also worked with the Junior Golf League...

Paul  E. Schwartz

Paul E. Schwartz

Jun 1, 2015

SCHWARTZ, Paul E. age 77 of Vandalia, passed away Monday June 1, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. Paul was born January 11, 1938 in Swiss, W.VA, son of the late Leo & Ida (Pritt) Schwartz. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was the owner of the Aatfab Company. Paul was instrumental in starting the Appalachian Ministry at First...

John  T. Moore,  Jr.

John T. Moore, Jr.

May 31, 2015

John T. Moore, Jr. Age 63, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015. John was born March 6, 1952 in Dayton to the late John T. (Sr.) & Evalyn Louise (Hanneken) Moore. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of AMVETS Post # 24 and the V....