Obituaries

Patricia  Marie Umana

Patricia Marie Umana

Jan 24, 2015

Patricia Marie Umana, 77, - Vandalia, Ohio passed away January 24, 2015 near her family in Fishers Indiana. Patricia Umana(Deady) was born October 25, 1937 in Springfield Ohio. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Springfield Ohio. Pat was a proud homemaker in Vandalia Ohio where she lived for over 50 years. She was involved in the...

Ronald  P. Thornton

Ronald P. Thornton

Jan 23, 2015

THORNTON, Ronald P., age 72 of Vandalia passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 23, 2015. He was born November 7, 1942 in Marlette, MI, son of the late Rebert & Weldonna (Gift) Thornton and he was a United States Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Preceded in death by his brother, Jack Thornton, Ronald is survived by his wife...

Donna  V. Guethlen

Donna V. Guethlen

Jan 23, 2015

GUETHLEN, Donna V., age 93 of Lake Lakengren, OH, passed away suddenly at her home, Friday, January 23, 2015. She was born December 6, 1921 in Richwood, OH, daughter of the late Marion & Gertrude (White) Heenan. Donna was an active member of the Eaton United Church of Christ and a member of the Red Hat Society. She spent...

Lawrence R. "Larry" Wightman

Lawrence R. "Larry" Wightman

Jan 22, 2015

Lawrence R. Wightman Age 77, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Thursday, January 22, 2015. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 3, 1937. Preceded in death by his mom & pop, Evelyn and Vernon Wightman. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Janet L. Wightman; son, Jeffery R. Wightman...

Susan  Ann Acres

Susan Ann Acres

Jan 20, 2015

Susan Ann (Hilterbran) Acres Age 40 of Georgetown, KY, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She was born February 11, 1974 in Dayton, daughter of Ralph O. & Sandra Sue (Ward) Hilterbran. Susan earned both her Bachelor and Master's Degrees from the University of Tennessee and had worked as a 5th Grade Teacher at Lakota. Susan is survived by...

Thayla  M. Mercer

Thayla M. Mercer

Jan 20, 2015

Thayla M. Mercer Age 82, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She was born May 28, 1932 in Dayton to the late Floyd & Florence (Green) Mallette. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Donald C. Mercer, in 2003; and by four siblings. Thayla was a member of Stillwater Seventh...

Edward  P. Miller  Sr.

Edward P. Miller Sr.

Jan 18, 2015

MILLER, Edward P. Sr., age 84, originally from Ludlow Falls, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was born September 21, 1930, to Howard Hayes Miller and Kathryn Parker Miller in Dayton, Ohio. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and retired from Delco Products after 36 ½ years. He was preceded in death...

James  E. Campbell

James E. Campbell

Jan 17, 2015

CAMPBELL, James E., age 80 of Vandalia passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born January 3, 1935 in Dayton, OH. James was a retired Carrier with the United States Postal Service and was also a U.S. Army Veteran. James was a lifelong avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Cincinnati Reds,...

Jason  M. Krach

Jason M. Krach

Jan 16, 2015

Jason M. Krach Age 35, of Englewood, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 16, 2015. He was born October 17, 1979 in Charlotte, N. C. Jason was a published poet and was known by his family & friends as a philosopher, with a sense of humor. He is survived by his mother, Deborah (Rusty) Siefke; father, Joseph (Melissa) Krach;...

Joan  "Renee" Farney

Joan "Renee" Farney

Jan 14, 2015

FARNEY, Joan "Renee", age 67 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born October 6, 1947 in Marion, IN, daughter of the late Joseph & Ruby (Sperling) Aulberry. Renee was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church and retired after 36 years as a Flight Attendant with TWA. During her retirement she...

Norma  F. Griesmeyer

Norma F. Griesmeyer

Jan 14, 2015

Norma R. Griesmeyer Age 99, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 10 days after her husband of 77 years, George J., passed away. Norma was born January 3, 1916 in Dayton to the late Howard & Laura (Kelly) Emert. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell &...

Lazarus  "Larry" Manuel

Lazarus "Larry" Manuel

Jan 13, 2015

MANUEL, Lazarus "Larry" age 81 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton after a short illness. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Larry was committed to living for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He attended Roosevelt High School in Dayton, before joining the Merchant Marines in Newport News, VA at the age...

Nancy  L. Moore

Nancy L. Moore

Jan 9, 2015

Nancy L. Moore Age 80, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2015, at The Hospice of Dayton. Nancy was born August 13, 1934 to Robert Ellis and Glenna (Withers) Brawner of Dayton, Ohio. She was a long time resident of Vandalia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cedric James "Jim" Moore, her son, Tony...

Charles  William Lamb

Charles William Lamb

Jan 6, 2015

Charles "Charlie" William LAMB, Sr., Of Vandalia was born May 19, 1921 in Franklin, Ohio, son of the late William and Dora Lamb and brother of the late Geraldine Messler. He passed away on January 6, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 93. Charlie graduated from Roosevelt High School in Dayton and served as President of...

George  J. Griesmeyer

George J. Griesmeyer

Jan 4, 2015

GRIESMEYER, George J. Age 98, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. George was born January 30, 1916 in Dayton to the late George G. & Mary (Gramm) Griesmeyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant son, Robert John. George was a WW II Army Air Corps veteran. He retired in...

Rodney  D. Ziemer,  Sr.

Rodney D. Ziemer, Sr.

Jan 3, 2015

Rodney D. Ziemer, Sr. Age 75, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at The James Cancer Center at Ohio State University in Columbus. Rodney was born July 30, 1939 in Gresham, Oregon to the late Freddie & Zella (Puckett) Ziemer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jo Ann Ziemer;...

Mabel  Louise Goode

Mabel Louise Goode

Jan 2, 2015

Mabel Louise (Wead) Goode Age 87, of Medway, passed away January 2, 2015. Born December 16, 1927, daughter of the late Arthur and Martha Wead of Vandalia. Preceded in death by her sister, Emma (Wead) and husband Harry Howard of Piqua, and brothers, Frank Sr. and wife Sue Wead of Florida, Carl and wife Margie Wead of Dayton, and...

Lillian  E. Heeter

Lillian E. Heeter

Jan 2, 2015

Lillian E. McCroskey Heeter Age 91, of Englewood & Springfield, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015. Lillian was born September 8, 1923 in Dayton to the late Frank & Violet (Collins) McCroskey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Heeter, in 1999; brothers, Jack & Cliff McCroskey; sister, Betty Garwood; brother-in-law,...

Evelyn Conter

Evelyn Conter

Jan 1, 2015

Evelyn E. Conter Age 88, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015. She was born September 13, 1926, the oldest of 11 children to Cornelius & Henrietta Kempf. She was also a great granddaughter of Henry Schnell, the founder of Schnellville, Indiana the town where she grew up and loved so much. She was preceded in death by her...

James  G. Wagner

James G. Wagner

Jan 1, 2015

James G. Wagner Of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home on January 1, 2015, at the age of 86. Jim was born October 28, 1928 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Clara, by his brothers Walt and Ed, and by his sister Eileen. He is survived by his wife...