Obituaries

Judith  A Campbell

Judith A Campbell

Jul 20, 2014

CAMPBELL, Judith A. (Finfrock) age 78 of Bethel Twp., passed away Sunday July 20, 2014 at Grandview Hospital following an illness. She was born September 23, 1935 in Dayton, daughter of the late Merle & Lorene (Lotz) Finfrock. Judith enjoyed giving her time as a volunteer at the USAF Museum. She was preceded in death by her husband Adrian...

Jewell Shepherd

Jewell Shepherd

Jul 19, 2014

SHEPHERD, Jewell age 81 of Union, passed away Saturday July 19, 2014 at her residence following an illness. She was born June 16, 1933 in Four Mile, KY daughter of the late Charles & Martha (Gambrel) Jordan. Jewell was a retired employee of WPAFB and had attended Greenview Calvary Tabernacle. She enjoyed gardening and watching the birds and just...

Doris  I. Richards

Doris I. Richards

Jul 17, 2014

RICHARDS, Doris I. age 86 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday July 17, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Doris was born September 18, 1927 in Dayton, daughter of the late Clyde & Cleola (Bretz) Ward. She was a lifelong resident of the Dayton area and retired as a bartender at Christys Alpine Inn after many years. Doris was also an...

Jon  A Brewer

Jon A Brewer

Jul 14, 2014

BREWER, Jon A. age 73 of Tipp City, passed away Monday July 14, 2014 at Upper Valley Medical Center following an illness. Jon was born November 6, 1940 in Wapakoneta, son of the late Paul F. & wife Leona E. (Detjen) Brewer. He was a retired school teacher from the Vandalia Butler City Schools with 31 years of service....

Betty  Lou Kuck

Betty Lou Kuck

Jul 13, 2014

KUCK, Betty L. age 81 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday July 13, 2014 at the Randall Residence in Tipp City following an illness. She was born August 17, 1932 in Phillipsburg, OH, daughter of the late Wayne & Sarah Ross. Betty was a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth...

Carolyn  Sue Stovell

Carolyn Sue Stovell

Jul 11, 2014

Carolyn Sue Stovell (Hostetler) of Troy, formerly of Vandalia, born September 13, 1932, passed away July 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Hostetler, and her mother, Kathryn Moore. She leaves her loving husband, Bill, after 64 years of happy times. Her surviving children are Kristen Stovell Cupertino, Thomas (Denise) Stovell, Susan (Curt) Lawson, Jane...

Kenneth  F. Monnin

Kenneth F. Monnin

Jul 10, 2014

Monnin, Kenneth F., of Russia, Ohio. Beloved husband to his loving wife of 53 years Marilyn (Meyer) Monnin. Ken was born in Russia, Ohio on March 3, 1933 to Wilfred and Bertha Monnin. He died very peacefully at his home on July 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Rose (Monnier) Monnin,...

Grover  A. Becker

Grover A. Becker

Jul 9, 2014

BECKER, Grover A., age 78 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born May 1, 1936 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Lloyd M. Becker Sr. and Elizabeth B. (Smith) Becker. Grover was a former employee of NCR and then retired from General Motors Delphi Plant, where he worked as a...

Ronald  T. Sippel

Ronald T. Sippel

Jul 8, 2014

SIPPEL, Ronald T., age 52 of Tipp City passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born January 22, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his father, Edward W. Sippel Jr., Ronald is survived by his mother, Freida (Landenburg) Sippel; companion, Janet Roberts; brothers, John Sippel, Robert Sippel & James Sippel; 1...

Donald L. "Don" Vance

Donald L. "Don" Vance

Jul 6, 2014

Vance, Donald L. "Don" age 76 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday July 6, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital following an illness. Don was born February 12, 1938 in Miami County, son of the late Norman & Lillian (Schmidt) Vance. Don was a 1956 graduate of Vandalia Butler H.S. and a graduate of The University of Dayton. He was a...

Iris  D. Collins

Iris D. Collins

Jul 6, 2014

COLLINS, Iris D., age 89 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 3, 1925 in West Milton, OH, daughter of the late George D. & Mary (Neisley) Parr. Iris was a member of the Murlin Heights United Church of Christ and served as the church custodian for 30 years. Preceded...

Dorothy  Jean Wood

Dorothy Jean Wood

Jul 2, 2014

WOOD, Dorothy Jean (nee Macy), age 89, beloved wife for 62 years of Walter P. Wood, died July 2, 2014 in Fairfield, Ohio. Jean was born December 5, 1924 in Vandalia, Ohio. Preceded in death by husband, Walter (Woody), sister, Lova Brill (nee Macy) and her parents, Clarence and Ethel Macy. She is survived by her sister, Juanita Canton...

Daniel  B Gerogosian

Daniel B Gerogosian

Jul 2, 2014

GEROGOSIAN, Daniel Brent, passed away unexpectedly on July 2. He was born in Port Clinton, Ohio on September 30, 1960; graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1978, the University of Toledo in 1982 and received his MBA from Webster University. He is survived by his loving wife Sandy, daughter Carly and son Noah. Dan also leaves behind his...

Nancy  L. Walton

Nancy L. Walton

Jun 27, 2014

WALTON, Nancy L. age 52 of Butler Twp. passed away Friday June 27, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital. Nancy was born January 5, 1962 in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her mother Sharon Ray and one brother Frankie Ray. Nancy is survived by her loving husband John "J.C." Walton; her father Dale Epard of Vandalia; 3...

Ronald E. "Ron" Gearhart

Ronald E. "Ron" Gearhart

Jun 27, 2014

GEARHART, Ronald E. "Ron", age 76 of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at Hearth and Home of Vandalia. He was born September 10, 1937 in New Lebanon, OH. Ron was a 1955 graduate of Dixie High School, and then attended Denison University. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Miami University and started as a Teacher and...

Marlowe  Scott Hawkins  Jr.

Marlowe Scott Hawkins Jr.

Jun 24, 2014

HAWKINS, Marlowe Scott Jr. (89), born 1 August 1924 went peacefully and triumphantly home on 24 June 2014 at 9:25 pm to be with Jesus. His passing was due to natural causes. Marlowe was preceded in death by his parents, Marlowe Scott Hawkins, Sr. (1968) and Electa Foster Hawkins (1992); his siblings, Nancy McNevin (2010), Cynthia Bentley (2007), Allen...

Rachel  R. (Laughter)  Mellor

Rachel R. (Laughter) Mellor

Jun 22, 2014

MELLOR, Rachel Rae Mellor (Laughter) Age 44, of Tipp City passed away, Sunday, June 22, 2014, after a strong battle with cancer. Rachel was born December 3, 1969 in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rebekah (Beckie) Laughter-Meade; stepdaughter, Tiffany Mellor; and mother-in-law, June Mellor. She is survived by her husband, Stu; her loving cat,...

Patricia  E. Wilson

Patricia E. Wilson

Jun 17, 2014

WILSON, Patricia Eileen (nee Murphy), born March 17, 1921, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert W. Wilson in 2009, Patricia is survived by her daughter, Ann Williams and the joys of her life, grandchildren, Rachel Williams (Brian Massaro), Jake Williams (Rachel Matosky) and great-granddaughter, Peyton Williams. Patricia, very kind...

Harvey  C. Schroeder

Harvey C. Schroeder

Jun 10, 2014

SCHROEDER, Harvey C., age 84 of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Grace Brethren Village after a lengthy illness. He was born August 30, 1929 and raised in Missouri, son of the late Walter J. & Esther Schroeder. Harvey was a member of the Polk Grove United Church of Christ. He was the Owner/Operator of Schroeder...

Mildred  Irene Farley

Mildred Irene Farley

Jun 5, 2014

FARLEY, Mildred Irene, age 86 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 18, 1927 in Stearns, KY, daughter of the late Jerry & Vinia (Rains) Smith. Preceded in death by her husband, George in 1996; 3 sons, George Allen, John D. & Dallas Farley, 1 daughter, Donna Letner, 1 grandson,...