Obituaries

Irene  L. (Markunes)  Wollenhaupt

Irene L. (Markunes) Wollenhaupt

May 31, 2015

WOLLENHAUPT, Irene L. (Markunes), age 90 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015. Irene attended Polk Grove United Church of Christ, and enjoyed her time with the Vandalia Senior Citizen Center, the Red Hat Society and working as an Avon Lady for many years. Preceded in death by her first husband, Clem Markunes, her second husband, Charles Wollenhaupt...

Georgian Warner

Georgian Warner

May 30, 2015

WARNER, Georgian ( Magulac), age 59 of Vandalia passed away May 30, 2015 in her home after a lengthy illness. She was born June 23 1955. Preceded in death by her father Luke Magulac and her sister Christine Dean. Survived by her parents William & Bette McMahan, husband of 34 yrs, James , daughter Jade (Darrel) Griggs and two...

Linda Einfeldt

Linda Einfeldt

May 27, 2015

Linda Einfeldt (nee: Kautt) Age 68, went home to with her Lord Wednesday, May 27, 2015, following a lengthy illness. Linda was born May 1, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Dewey & Edna (Sower) Kautt. She is survived by her loving husband, Leonard; cousins, Tom & Sue Kincaid, Sandy Warren and numerous friends....

Beverly  Ann Walker

Beverly Ann Walker

May 27, 2015

Beverly Ann Walker (nee: Pickeral) Of Vandalia left us on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Born in Dayton, OH on Feb. 17, 1938, Beverly graduated with honors from Northridge High School in 1956. She was a majorette and a member of Fred Miller's BlackHawks. Beverly retired from General Motors after 19 years, and also worked at St. Christopher Parish after...

John Feller  Jr.

John Feller Jr.

May 25, 2015

FELLER, John Jr., age 91, born in Dayton, Ohio on March 25, 1924, John was the eldest son of the late John Sr. and Elsie (Platzer) Feller. He was preceded in death by his brothers Carl and Fred Feller. John attended Patterson High School in Dayton and graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Mechanical Engineering....

Ralph E. "Smitty" Smith

Ralph E. "Smitty" Smith

May 16, 2015

Ralph E. "Smitty" Smith Age 90, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015. Ralph was born April 29, 1925 in Dayton to the late William Ralph & Laura A. (Heinz) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Athlyn (1985), second wife, Dottie (2009); and by his brother, Zane Smith. Ralph...

Henry  J. Loechel

Henry J. Loechel

May 15, 2015

Henry J. Loechel Age 84, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015. Henry was born June 17, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Henry V. & Bertha (Nichols) Loechel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Loechel; and by two sisters, Virginia McManis & Mary Scott. Henry was a member...

Anna  Marie Peiser

Anna Marie Peiser

May 9, 2015

PEISER, Anna Marie, age 65 of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She was born November 25, 1949 in Troy, OH, daughter of Warner & Julia (Hebb) Peiser. Anna was preceded in death by her father, sister, Terri Spera and brother, Donald Lee Peiser. She is survived by her mother, Julia; sister-in-law, Tina...

Myrtle  M. Wells

Myrtle M. Wells

May 8, 2015

WELLS, Myrtle Maurine (DeBorde) age 95, of Phoneton, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home of 61 years on May 8, 2015. She was born in Cannel City, Kentucky on April 14, 1920. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sevillar and James DeBorde, 7 siblings, her beloved husband, Norvin, 2 sons, Gary and Brad Wells and 2...

Richard  W. Furlong

Richard W. Furlong

May 7, 2015

FURLONG, Richard W. age 86 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday May 7, 2015 at Kettering Medical Center following an illness. Richard was born September 19, 1928 in Tipp City, son of the late Sam & Elsie (Weinert) Furlong. He was a retired employee of both Chrysler and the Mazer Corp. and was active at the Vandalia Senior Citizens Center....

Harry  E. Worman

Harry E. Worman

May 5, 2015

Harry E. Worman Age 92, of Butler Twp., passed away May 5, 2015. He was born March 5, 1923 in Dayton to the late Harry & Julia (Welch) Worman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Christine Lallathin; two sisters, Muriel Staup & Rubie Finke; brother, John H. Worman; and nephew, Philip Worman....

Wayne  P. Thornton

Wayne P. Thornton

May 4, 2015

Wayne P. Thornton Longtime resident of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2015 after a brief illness. Wayne was born May 13, 1935; graduated from Northridge High School and attended University of Dayton prior to enlisting in the U. S. Army. After 35 years in the printing business and a second career in real estate he...

Julia  A. Clark

Julia A. Clark

Apr 30, 2015

Julia A. Clark Age 78, of Butler Twp., passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Thursday, April 30, 2015, in the loving embrace of her family. Julia was born July 20, 1936 in Dayton to the late Alvin & Carolyn (Kippenberger) Shively. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years,...

Connie  Sue Starline

Connie Sue Starline

Apr 30, 2015

Connie Sue Starline Age 60, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015. She was born April 23, 1955 in Lima, Ohio to Lloyd "Tom" & Lois (Povenmire) Keller. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of the past 29 years, John M. Starline; two daughters, Karen Lafayette (Kennith) & Lori Bailey (Derrek); four...

Jewell  O'rean Noble-Smith

Jewell O'rean Noble-Smith

Apr 23, 2015

SMITH, Jewell O'rean (Noble) age 89 of Butler Twp., passed away peacefully Thursday April 23, 2015. She was born August 15, 1925 in Breathitt County, KY daughter of the late Caleb & Mary Noble. Mrs. Smith was a retired school teacher from Brantwood Elementary where she retired after 30 years of service. She was a graduate of the University...

Richard L. "Dick" Miller

Richard L. "Dick" Miller

Apr 21, 2015

MILLER, Richard L., age 86 of Vandalia, born July 3, 1928, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton from complications of Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou of 59 years and three daughters who were the love of his life, Kim (Scott) Griffith, Pam (Mike) Trick and Dana (Eric) Cluxton. He...

Jack  F. Faust

Jack F. Faust

Apr 18, 2015

Jack F. Faust Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Hospice of Dayton. Jack was born September 11, 1928 in Troy, Ohio to the late Hershel E. & Hazel E. (Shroyer) Faust. He was named after the fighter Jack Dempsey. Jack lived in the same house on Franklin Street with his grandparents and parents his...

Joyce  Adele Rollert

Joyce Adele Rollert

Apr 15, 2015

Joyce Adele Rollert (nee: Ebberts) Attorney-at-Law Age 68, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Joyce was born December 28, 1946 in Dayton to the late John H. & Marjorie L. (Martin) Ebberts. Joyce is survived by her mother; two aunts, Mary L. Martin & Carol Sue Pellman; by numerous cousins; and by close friends, Carolyn Bolin and...

Oather  "Jack" Whittaker

Oather "Jack" Whittaker

Apr 14, 2015

WHITTAKER, Oather L. "Jack", age 90 of Union, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Cypress Point Health Center. He was born November 28, 1924 in Rock Springs, TN, son of the late Seth & Mary Jane (Smith) Whittaker. Jack was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a longtime...

Steven  G. Gustavson

Steven G. Gustavson

Apr 13, 2015

Steven G. Gustavson Age 57, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015. He was born October 24, 1957 in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin to Gene C. & Phyllis (Byrne) Gustavson. Steve was a member of Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church. For the past 20 years he has worked at Miami Valley Hospital as an Anesthesia Tech and over...