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Joyce M. Petrosky Hale

Joyce M. Petrosky Hale

Sep 14, 2014

PETROSKY HALE, Joyce M. age 73 of Butler Twp. passed away Sunday September 14, 2014 at the Springmeade Health Center. She was born October 8, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA daughter of the late Thomas & Josephine (Hoedle) MacMillan. Joyce was preceded in death by 2 sisters Bonnie Lombardo and Jolene Dutcher. She is survived by her children Melody Petrosky...

Marjorie  L. (Becher)  Kearney

Marjorie L. (Becher) Kearney

Sep 9, 2014

KEARNEY, Marjorie L. (Becher), age 51 of Vandalia, OH passed away Tuesday morning, September 9, after a long illness. Marge was the daughter of Fred and Mary Becher. She attended Vandalia-Butler High School, Wright State University and received a Masters in Human Resources Management from the University of Phoenix. She spent her career serving people with special needs and...

Clifford  K. Hewitt

Clifford K. Hewitt

Sep 6, 2014

HEWITT, Clifford K. age 87 of Dayton, passed away Saturday September 6, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Clifford was born August 13, 1927 in Dayton, son of the late Charles & Clara Viola (Bettker) Hewitt. Mr. Hewitt was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner of Hewitt Plumbing for over 42 years and...

Margaret  M. Gerdes

Margaret M. Gerdes

Sep 5, 2014

GERDES, Margaret M., born, March 11, 1919, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Margaret was a native Daytonian and was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Gerdes and son-in-law, Leonard Price. Margaret was retired from the Chrysler Corporation in Dayton. She is survived by daughter, Joyce Price of Gunnison, CO; grandchildren, Mary Beth Branch...

Yvonne Howell

Yvonne Howell

Sep 3, 2014

HOWELL, Yvonne, age 76 of Northridge, passed away at her home on September 3, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones. Yvonne was born October 17, 1937 in Pike County, Kentucky, to the late James and Rosie (Murphy) Williamson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Howell, 3 brothers, Benny, Lonnie and Dennis Williamson, 3 sisters, Elsie Belfry,...

Kate (Tipton)  Hall

Kate (Tipton) Hall

Sep 1, 2014

HALL, Kate age 85 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 25, 1929 in Irvin, KY, daughter of the late Frank & Rozetta Tipton. Kate was a former member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Hall & 1 daughter, Vicki Hall, Kate is...

William  Travis Bass

William Travis Bass

Aug 31, 2014

BASS, William Travis age 61 of Dayton, passed away Sunday August 31, 2014 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Mr. Bass loved to attend church. He was a participant in the Special Olympics where he competed in the bowling and fishing competitions. He also enjoyed watching professional wrestling with his family. He was preceded in death by his...

Mary  Alice Drury

Mary Alice Drury

Aug 31, 2014

DRURY, Mary Alice age 87, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014 in Winfield, IL. Mary Alice was a resident of Vandalia for 53 years before spending her last 4 years in Glen Ellyn, IL with her family. She was a graduate of Greenhills High School in Greenhills, OH and earned her Nursing Degree in 1946 from Bethesda Hospital in...

Wilford  J. Willis

Wilford J. Willis

Aug 29, 2014

WILLIS, Wilford J., age 74 of Vandalia passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 1, 1940 in Pilot, VA, son of the late Wilford A. & Lake (Woods) Willis. Wilford retired after 47 years of service from the Price Brothers Pipe Company. Preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mary...

Eleanor  W. Clauser

Eleanor W. Clauser

Aug 27, 2014

CLAUSER, Eleanor W. of Vandalia, OH, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the age of 82. Eleanor was born in Pottsville, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emma and Charles Warner, and her husband, the Rev. Glenn E. Clauser. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laura Clauser-Roberts and Tim Roberts, and her son,...

Michele  H. Rizzardi

Michele H. Rizzardi

Aug 24, 2014

RIZZARDI, Michele Henriette, age 65 of Butler Twp., passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born April 30, 1949, daughter of Guy A. & Elisabeth (Panis) Gilbert. Michele is survived by her mother, Elisabeth; her husband, Roger Rizzardi; four children, Michael Rizzardi, Kevin Rizzardi, Cathy Hall and...

John  C. Williams

John C. Williams

Aug 22, 2014

WILLIAMS, John C., age 72 of Friendship Village, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014, leaving behind his beloved wife of 43 years, Stella (Bailey) Williams. John was born January 11, 1942 in Chesterhill, OH, son of the late Russel & Dorothy (Newburn) Williams. He was retired from the United States Air Force, attended the Vandalia United...

Joanna  K. Stiver

Joanna K. Stiver

Aug 21, 2014

STIVER, Joanna K., age 71 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014. She was born June 29, 1943 in Richmond, Indiana. Joanna placed a high value on education, earning both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Ball State University. She started her teaching career in the Dayton School systems, specializing in Deaf Education. She continued as a Speech...

Albert  D. Curtis

Albert D. Curtis

Aug 19, 2014

CURTIS, Albert D., age 79 of Arcanum, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton after a brief illness. He was born May 23, 1935 in Carrollton, KY, son of the late Cecil & Alma (Shingleton) Jeffries. Albert was a member of the Community Bible Church of Tipp City and was a very proud U.S. Air Force...

James  William Clyburn  Sr.

James William Clyburn Sr.

Aug 16, 2014

CLYBURN, James William Sr., age 78 of Butler Twp. went to be with our Lord suddenly Saturday August 16, 2014. James was born June 21, 1936 in Itmann, W. VA; son of the late Rosco & Rose Lilly (Ballard) Clyburn. James honorably served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Pipefitters Local #162. Preceding him to...

Tim  E. Garwood  Sr.

Tim E. Garwood Sr.

Aug 14, 2014

GARWOOD, Tim E., Sr., age 74 of Vandalia, OH., passed away Thursday, August 14, after a long struggle with vascular dementia. Tim was a 1958 graduate of Butler High School. He retired from Angell Manufacturing Co. in 2004 as V.P of Design Engineering after 43 years of service and many trips to Europe working with automotive designers on interior...

Kenneth  C. Bratton

Kenneth C. Bratton

Aug 11, 2014

Kenneth Carl Bratton age 80 passed away peacefully with his family at his side August 11, 2014. He was born in Bracken County Kentucky the 31st day of March 1934. Preceded in death by his mother Cecil (Day) and father Carl Bratton of Augusta KY. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Sandra J. (Niswonger) Bratton and...

David  L. Spencer

David L. Spencer

Aug 11, 2014

SPENCER, David L., age 62 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born January 30, 1952 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Robert L. & Delores (Youngerman) Spencer. David was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Englewood Ward and was an employee of Norwood...

John W. "Pickle" Hager

John W. "Pickle" Hager

Aug 11, 2014

HAGER, John W. "Pickle" age 60 of Union, passed away Monday August 11, 2014 at Grandview Hospital following an illness. He was born July 25, 1954 in Dayton, son of the late James & Atlas (Claire) Hager. Pickle enjoyed fishing, playing the drums, and he enjoyed a variety of music, especially the Beatles. He was preceded in death by...

Terry  Alan Lutz

Terry Alan Lutz

Aug 9, 2014

LUTZ, Terry Alan, age 65, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully in his home, on Saturday, August 9, 2014, after an eight-month courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. He was born January 28, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, a 1967 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School. Preceded in death by his father, Paul Emerson Lutz, Terry is survived by his mother, Phyllis...

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