
Don Lee Elleman
Apr 5, 2014
ELLEMAN, Don Lee went home to Heaven on Saturday, April 5, 2014, with his son Tom meeting him at Heaven's gate. He was born to Aubrey and Glenna (Stockslager) Elleman on September 7, 1925. Cherishing his memory are his beloved wife of 63 years, Barbara (Vance) Elleman; daughters, Terri (Steve) Baltes and Brenda (Doug) Fryman; grandchildren, Beth (Phil) Reimer,...

Michael W. England
Apr 3, 2014
ENGLAND, Michael W., age 60 passed away April 3, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. A lifetime mechanic and great man is survived in death by his ex-wife, Janet; daughters, Michelle and Melissa (Chris), son, Micheal; step-daughter, Kristine; 3 grandchildren, Allison, Shelby & Christopher, as well as a score of close family and...

Mary Joann Johnson
Apr 2, 2014
JOHNSON, Mary Joann, 74, formerly of Clovis, NM went to join her Lord on April 2, 2014 after a short illness. Joann spent many years working as a floral designer then a server at Cook's Restaurant in Clovis. She was born in Wildwood, NC on September 8, 1939 and died in Dayton, Ohio. Joann retired from Wal-Mart in Huber...

William Wade Johnson
Mar 29, 2014
JOHNSON, William Wade Sr., of Huber Heights, Age 92, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014. He was born June 4, 1921 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Charles and Dorothy (Ryan) Johnson. Preceded in death by his brother, Charles Johnson and sisters, Elizabeth Fisher and Mary Johnson. William is survived by his wife, Dorothy Johnson of Huber Heights,...

Dean J. Hatala
Mar 27, 2014
HATALA, Dean J., age 46 of Troy, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 19, 1967 in California, was an employee of the Honda Corporation of Anna and a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, Vandalia. Dean is survived by his wife, Caroline (Bushka); 2 sons, Jaxon & Channing and a host...

Irene D. Walker
Mar 26, 2014
WALKER, Irene Dorothy (Graham), born December 16, 1919 blessed our lives for 94 years. On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 she went to be with the Lord and to meet her hubby, Leonard who has been waiting at Heaven's gate for her since July 27, 1972, so they can be together for eternity. Also waiting are her parents, Herbert &...

William Jennings Harrah
Mar 21, 2014
Harrah, William Jennings (Bill), age 84 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, at his home after a ten month battle with Mesothelioma. He was surrounded by his family and his beloved cat, Tugger. William leaves behind to honor his life, his loving wife of 59 years, Norma, his two daughters Rebecca Chappell (Richard), and Brenda...

Roger L. Foust
Mar 21, 2014
FOUST, Roger L., age 70 of Vandalia, passed away Friday March 21, 2014 at Springmeade Health Center following an illness. Roger was born June 10, 1943 in Tennessee, son of the late Cecil and Mildred (Freeman) Foust. He was a retired Lieutenant from the Dayton Fire Dept. with 25 years of service and was a former member of the...

Olga Leszkiewicz
Mar 19, 2014
LESZKIEWICZ, Olga age 91 formerly of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday March 19, 2014 at Trinity Community of Beavercreek. She was born in the Ukraine, survived a military invasion, and came to our country through Ellis Island as a post WWII immigrant with her husband and son. She remarried to the late Jan Leszkiewicz in 1959 lasting for 53 years....

Lisa L. Hammontree
Mar 11, 2014
We mourn the untimely loss of Lisa Henson Hammontree. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Lisa's life was characterized by her passion for her husband and children, teaching, and especially, her art. She passed her love of art to her son, Alex, and her fiery spirit to her daughter, Hannah. In addition to her passions,...

Kimberly A. Michel
Mar 6, 2014
MICHEL, Kimberly A. "Kim" age 47 of Huber Heights, went to be with her mother Thursday March 6, 2014. Kim was born November 8, 1966 in Portsmouth, VA.; the daughter of Jeffrey P. and Sarah J. (Buzzard) Michel. Kim was employed in the workshop at URS. She was preceded in death by her mother Sarah in 2004 and is...

Michael L. Jaymes
Mar 3, 2014
JAYMES, Michael L., age 43, was released from his earthly pain and called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline (Long) Jaymes, his father, George Jaymes, special friend, Jeffrey "JB" Brown, and his "baby", Bonzer the cat. Michael is survived by his wife of 16 years,...

Cynthia L. Patrick
Feb 28, 2014
PATRICK, Cynthia L. (Rash) age 41 of Northridge, passed away Friday February 28, 2014 following an illness. Cindy was a longtime resident of Vandalia. She was preceded in death by her mother Sandra (Seaman) Rash. She is survived by her husband Michael; 2 sons John Branham of Springfield and Jerrad Patrick of Northridge; her father James C. Rash of...

Donald L. Rehmert
Feb 25, 2014
REHMERT, Donald L., age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2014. A beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather, Don was born on June 5, 1938 to Mary and Cletus Rehmert in Union City, Ohio. He was a Vandalia-Butler High School graduate and a 1996 retiree of the Chrysler Corporation on...

Owen Paul Defrain
Feb 22, 2014
Owen Paul DeFrain, 6 weeks old, of Vandalia Ohio, died on Saturday February 22, 2014 of natural causes. He was born on January 11, 2014 to Roy and Courtney DeFrain. Owen is survived by his father Roy DeFrain, mother Courtney DeFrain, grandparents Paula and Ray Dale, grandparents Roy and Georgia DeFrain, great-grandmother Paulene Steinbrueck, and great-grandmother Elizabeth Artin.Although his...

Richard A. Nardini
Feb 21, 2014
NARDINI, Richard A., age 81 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 24, 1932 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Francis & Margaret (Smedley) Nardini. Richard was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Jean (Grider) Nardini, daughter, Therese (Nardini) Plaspohl, sister,...

Vernal Winkle
Feb 20, 2014
Winkle, Vernal, age 90 of Blanchester Ohio passed away Thursday February 20th after a year long battle with cancer. He was born on June 21, 1923 in McRoberts Ky , son of the late Jeff and Carlie (Fike) Winkle. During WWII Vern joined the United States Navy where he was a gunner's mate on the USS San Diego, being...

Gertrude Baker
Feb 18, 2014
BAKER, Gertrude age 97 of Englewood Manor, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. She was born December 31, 1916 in Hartselle, Alabama, daughter of the late William & Bessie (Swan) Tedford. Gertrude moved to Harlan, Kentucky at age two. She grew up in Harlan and started her nursing career. Gertrude moved to Vandalia and worked for Dr. Milton Owen...

George W. Viars
Feb 15, 2014
VIARS, George W. age 74 of Vandalia passed away Saturday February 15, 2014 at Stonespring of Vandalia after a lengthy illness. George was born September 18, 1939 in Rockcastle Co. Kentucky, son of the late Sol & Gertrude (Powell) Viars. George was a retired employee of GM Delco Products and the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home. He was a...

Donald H. Bates
Feb 15, 2014
BATES, Donald H., age 89 of Englewood passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born November 24, 1924 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Edmund & Mabel Bates. Donald proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired employee of United Color Press. He is survived by his wife of 66 years,...