Obituaries

Dec 29, 2019

Leanna F. Madsen (nee: Cooley)

Age 66, of Brookville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Leanna was born February 5, 1953 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Clem & Doris Louise (Lawson) Cooley. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister, Janet Scott.

Leanna was the Director...

Dec 28, 2019

Mary Helen (Pete) Swartz

Age 84, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Piqua Manor. Mary was born March 4, 1935 in Dayton to the late Clarence & Loretta (Wheelock) Swartz. She is survived by her brother Charles Swartz (Kathryn); sister Patricia Gostomsky; and nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by brother Joseph & Deanne...

Dec 27, 2019

Ursula Marie Piercy

Age 96, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, at Danbury Senior Living in Huber Heights, Ohio. Ursula was born April 12, 1923 in Jena, Germany to the late Rudolph Frederik & Marie Ida (Eisler) Goerbert. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 72...

Dec 20, 2019

HENSLEY, Charles W. “Chuck”, age 88 of Tipp City, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH.  Chuck was born July 14, 1931 in Richmond, IN, son of the late William H. & Thelma L. (Stott).  He was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School, served in the U.S. Army and was a...

Dec 19, 2019

CARTER, Clayton B., age 75 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born April 17, 1944 in Xenia, Ohio.  Clayton was a retired mechanic with Montgomery County Transportation and served proudly in the United States Army.  Clayton is survived by many friends and neighbors, including his special friends and caregivers, Donna Raleigh...

Dec 19, 2019

Vicki R. Newsome

Age 77, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Kettering Medical Center. Vicki was born October 2, 1942 in Defiance County, Ohio to the late George & Laura (Schatz) Partee. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Barry Newsome, in 2013....

Dec 16, 2019

Marion Muse Rutan (née Butler)

Died peacefully at The Preserve at Beavercreek, Ohio, on December 16, 2019, at the age of 99. She was the daughter of William H. and Tacie Anderson Butler and the sister of the late Paul Butler.

Marion was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She attended New Castle High School where...

Dec 12, 2019

Frederick E. England, Sr.

Age 83, of Tipp City, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Enclave Assisted Living in Springboro, Ohio. Fred was born November 27, 1936 in Dayton to the late David & Dorothy England. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Christine A....

Dec 12, 2019

Dale F. Cornelius

Of Vandalia, returned to God's loving arms at the age 93 on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Hearth & Home of Vandalia. Dale was born October 16, 1926 in Corinth, Kentucky to the late Finley & Lurlia (Parsley) Cornelius. In addition to his parents he was also preceded by his loving wife of 65...

Dec 10, 2019

BARRETT, Allora "Jane"., age 78 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Versailles Rehab and Health Center.   She was born January 26, 1941 in Bartlick, Virginia, daughter of the late Frank & Allie -(Puckett) Mayton.   Jane was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.   She enjoyed reading, crafting and birdwatching.

Preceded in death by...

Dec 6, 2019

LANDENBURG, Marcella L.,"Marcy" age 85 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019.   She was born January 7, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Teofil & Caroline (Chmiel) Dolinski.  Marcy had many jobs, but her true love and passion was working with flowers and plants at various nurseries and at home.  She was a Cincinnati Bengals fan,...

Dec 5, 2019

SLORP, Donald L, age 82

Life is filled with many twists and turns, trials and tribulations.  Donnie’s life was no exception.  He faced challenges beginning as a toddler when Donnie, his older brother (Conrad), and their younger sister, Carole were placed in an orphanage for many years.  Due to the help of Aunt Ruth and Conrad’s love...

Dec 4, 2019

PAUL, Edith J., age 86 of Vandalia, formerly of Crossville, TN passed away Wednesday, December 4 at Spring Hill Singing Woods.  Edith was born March 4, 1933 in Hebagberg, TN, daughter of the late Edward & Edith (Scarlet) Farmer.  Preceded in death by her husband, George A. Paul and 3 brothers, Leland, Dean and David Farmer, Edith is survived...

Dec 3, 2019

“Thanks for having me, I had a great time!”

Matthew (aka “Sticks”, “Steeley”) Todd Steele, of Vandalia, Ohio, left us on December 3, 2019 at the age of 54.

“Nice to meet you.  I’ve heard a lot about you.”

Matt was preceded in death by mother, Janet Steele (2000),...

Dec 2, 2019

LY, James V., age 52 of Butler Twp., passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at his residence.  James was born September 22, 1967 in Saigon, Vietnam, son of the late Phuoc V. & Phi (Giang) Ly.   James was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia and was employed as a CNC machinist for many years, most recently...

Dec 2, 2019

BURNS, Charlotte A., age 80 of Tipp City, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center.  She was born April 6, 1939 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Raymond & Leona (Wagner) Lybarger.  Charlotte was a 1957 graduate of Northridge High School and later retired from Trimble, formerly Spectra Physics with more than 30 years of...

Dec 1, 2019

Robert W. Morgan

Age 84, of Russell’s Point and formerly of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his home. Robert was born January 27, 1935 at home in Dayton, Ohio  to the late Robert Clay & Ruth (Bailey) Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Betty...

Nov 30, 2019

Deborah Kay Steele

Age 51, of Butler Twp., passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2019. Deborah was born November 6, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her father, Peter R. Steele.

Deborah was the owner & operator of Rags & Threads. She was truly a seamstress for the community,...

Nov 30, 2019

Beverly Greene

Age 67, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 30, 2019. She was born December 23, 1951 in Rockton, Illinois to the late John & Ruth (Peterson) Schafman.

Beverly is survived by her loving husband of the past 47 years, Tom Greene; three sons, Greg Greene (Emily), Brian Greene...

Nov 29, 2019

Larry E. Wysong

Age 84, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital. Larry was born April 1, 1935 in New Lebanon, Ohio to the late Charles E. & Mabel (Mullendore) Wysong. In addition to his parents, Larry was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Joan Marie; and by two sisters,...