Obituaries

Billy "Bill" G. Watson

Billy "Bill" G. Watson

Aug 6, 2011

WATSON, Billy G. Bill born January 16, 1939, of Lewisburg, Ohio. Bill passed away Saturday morning August 6, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was an Air Force veteran and he retired from McCauley after 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother and father William Watson & Minnie Watson Bentley; also...

Philip  R. Frantz

Philip R. Frantz

Jul 29, 2011

Frantz, Philip R. Age 89 of Vandalia, died Friday, July 29, 2011 at home. He was born May 12, 1922 in Hagerstown, IN., son of Jacob and Ethel Frantz. He was preceded in death by his son James Frantz, a sister Louise Durand and brother Jacob M. Frantz. Phil is survived by his wife June, of 67 years, one...

Marilyn  K. (Brunk)  Gable

Marilyn K. (Brunk) Gable

Jul 28, 2011

GABLE, Marilyn K. (Brunk), age 54 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday July 28, 2011. She was born June 28, 1957 in Dayton, OH, daughter of Carroll & Virginia (North) Brunk. Marilyn was preceded in death by her father and one sister Barbara Sue Brunk. She is survived by her husband of 16 years Ron Gable; her mother Virginia Brunk;...

Carol  L. Thompson

Carol L. Thompson

Jul 28, 2011

THOMPSON, Carol L. age 77 of New Lebanon, passed away Thursday July 28, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 24, 1934 in Jefferson City, MO daughter of the late Edward & Ernestine (Page) Davis. Carol was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and was a former employee of BF&S Printing. Preceding Carol in death was...

William  E. Breno  Sr.

William E. Breno Sr.

Jul 27, 2011

Breno, William Edward, 79, of Palm Bay, FL passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bill was born in Dayton, OH March 23, 1932 to Fred & Helena (Kettler) Breno. He grew up in North Dayton where he began delivering newspapers for the Dayton Daily News when he was only 8 yrs old....

James  I. Mossbarger

James I. Mossbarger

Jul 24, 2011

MOSSBARGER, James I. age 60 formerly of Vandalia, passed away Sunday July 24, 2011 at the Carlton Manor Nursing Center in Washington Court House after a lengthy illness. He was born May 6, 1951 in Dayton, son of the late Howard & Rachel (Williams) Mossbarger. James was a member of the Murlin Heights United Church of Christ. He was...

Grace (Davidson)  Baker

Grace (Davidson) Baker

Jul 24, 2011

BAKER, (DAVIDSON) Grace M. age 93 formerly of Troy, passed away Sunday July 24, 2011 at the Springmeade Nursing Center after a lengthy illness. She was born April 2, 1918 in Preble Co., daughter of the late Mack & Pearl Mae (Wilt) Newnam. She was a retired employee of Sears Dept. Store and was a member of the Sears...

Robert  Lee Glanzer

Robert Lee Glanzer

Jul 22, 2011

GLANZER, Robert Lee, age 81 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 at Miami Valley hospital. He was born march 13, 1930 in Dayton, son of the late harry and Helen (Kistler) Glanzer. Robert was a retired employee of the L.C. Cassidy Insulation Co. and was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a...

Linda  Kay Morgan

Linda Kay Morgan

Jul 22, 2011

MORGAN, Linda Kay, age 63 of Vandalia, passed away suddenly at her residence on Friday, July 22, 2011. She was born March 7, 1948 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late James and Norma (McCain) Patton. Kay was a retired School Teacher from the Mad River District with 32 years of service and had attended the Ginghamsburg United Methodist...

Douglas  W. Taylor

Douglas W. Taylor

Jul 18, 2011

TAYLOR, Douglas W., age 63, of Tipp City, died unexpectedly Monday, July 18, 2011. He was born December 22, 1947 in Lexington, KY, son of the late Gibson & Louiza Taylor. Doug was a retired employee of U.S. Airways and was a member of the American Legion Post #668. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Wendy;...

William E. "Bill" Eick

William E. "Bill" Eick

Jul 16, 2011

EICK, William E. Bill , age 67, of Butler Twp., passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Spring Creek Nursing Center in Huber Heights. He was born February 4, 1944 in Flora, IL, son of the late Elwin & Pauline (Higgason) Eick. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran, was an over-the-road truck driver for many years, and enjoyed spending...

Lois  Pauline Cate

Lois Pauline Cate

Jul 16, 2011

CATE, Lois Pauline, age 83, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the Belle Manor Nursing Center in New Carlisle. She was born March 13, 1928 in Portersville, OH, daughter of the late Harry H. & Eunice (Thomas) Ketchum. Pauline was a member of the Polk Grove United Church of Christ, where she enjoyed serving in many...

Phillip  A. Pacey  Jr.

Phillip A. Pacey Jr.

Jul 10, 2011

PACEY, Phillip A. Jr., age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 5, 1924 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Phillip A. Sr. & Carmelita Pacey. Phillip was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran who proudly served at Iwo Jima. He was a member of the Forest Ridge...

Margaret  F. Cooney

Margaret F. Cooney

Jul 10, 2011

COONEY, Margaret F., age 96, of Englewood, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Sterling House in Englewood. She was born September 22, 1914 in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late Michael & Ella (Finan) Cooney. Margaret was a member of the St. Christopher Catholic Church and was an avid bridge player as a member of the Vandalia Senior...

Sandra  J. (Sizemore)  Koch

Sandra J. (Sizemore) Koch

Jul 6, 2011

KOCH, Sandra J. (Sizemore), age 64 of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Grandview Hospital. She was born October 19, 1946 in Camp Hill, PA, daughter of the late Jack & Kathleen (Stahl) Stallman. Sandy was an employee of PNC Bank. Preceded in death by her parents, and 1 brother, Jack Stallman, Sandy is survived by...

Susan Coffman

Susan Coffman

Jul 6, 2011

COFFMAN, Susan Ruth Ackley, 89 died July 6, 2011 in her home at Altercare of Hilliard. This proud, strong, talented and resilient woman will be greatly missed by her loving daughter Cari, close friend Mary Okino Greene and remaining family and friends. Sweet Dreams, Susie. God speed your journey home. A Graveside Service for family and friends will be...

Keith  A. McDonald

Keith A. McDonald

Jul 5, 2011

McDONALD, Keith A., age 50 of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 5, 2011. He was born October 6, 1960 in Dayton, OH. Keith was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a 1978 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School. Preceded in death by his wife, Shari McDonald & his father, Robert McDonald, Keith is survived by his mother, Sandra...

James  Jay Varner

James Jay Varner

Jul 2, 2011

VARNER, JAMES JAY, 44 of Brookville, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born October 4, 1966 in Dayton, son of the late Herbert & Alma Varner. He was a former member of the Northmont Jaycees. He is preceded in death by 2 brothers Jerry & Russell Varner. James is...

Cynthia  O. Payne

Cynthia O. Payne

Jun 29, 2011

PAYNE, CYNTHIA ORLEAN, age 89 of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the Liberty Retirement Community after a lengthy illness. She was born July 13, 1921 in Pikeville, KY, daughter of the late William & Mary Hall. She was a retired employee of the Northridge School System Food Service Dept. and had worked at the ATA in...

Douglas  A. Townsend

Douglas A. Townsend

Jun 28, 2011

TOWNSEND A. DOUGLAS age 30 of Clayton, passed away unexpectedly, June 28, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 11, 1980 in Dayton son of the late Richard and Judy (Stiffler) Townsend. Douglas was a graduate of Northmont High School class of 1999. Douglas was survived by one brother Paul Townsend; 8 aunts and uncles; Betty Mansfield, Jean...