John Szabo (Popo)
 
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Szabo, peacefully, on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in his 78th year, at West Lincoln Hospital in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada.
 
He will be missed deeply by his family, loving wife Dorothy, sister Clara Labancz, sons Rick and Mike, daughters-in-law Gaye and Jane and grandkids: John Tyler, Chelsea, Greg, Dan, Cassandra and Sarah.

We will all remember fondly John's love of music, dancing and terrific sense of humour. Thanks to all our dear friends and family for the support throughout this difficult time. We all miss you Popo and you will always be in our thoughts. Thanks to all the Doctors and caring staff at West Lincoln and Hamilton General Hospitals.

Rosella M. “Sally” Mason, 87, formerly of 324 N. Downing St., Piqua, died at 3:45 pm Saturday December 11, 2010 at the Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born August 26, 1923 in Shelby County to the late Clement and Frances (Siegel) Puthoff. She married James A. “Gus” Mason July 23, 1949 in Maria Stein; he preceded her in death December 28, 1988.

Survivor include two sons, James A. (Shirley) Mason of Pleasant Valley, Connecticut, Brett Mason of Piqua; two daughters, Bonnie M. Mason and Annette (Larry) Steinke all of Piqua; and a granddaughter, Brooke E. Mason. She was preceded in death by five brothers.

Mrs. Mason was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Thursday December 16, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Angelo C. Caserta as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 pm Wednesday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home where a prayer service will be conducted at 4:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the
family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

Jimmie R. Swarts, 77, of 1412 Washington Ave., Piqua, died at 3:00 a, Sunday December 19, 2010
in Columbus. He was born July 22, 1933 in Piqua to the late Elery D. and Evelyn L. (Lovett) Swarts.
On August 4, 1962 in St. Mary Catholic Church he was married to the late Eleanor L. (Dembski)
Swarts his loving wife of forty-two years. She preceded him in death March 20, 2005.
He is survived by the pride and joy of his life, his four children and their spouses, Anita (Jeffery)
Zehala of Columbus, Janet (Barry) Burton of Antioch, Illinois, Kurt (Joan) Swarts of Delaware,
Nathaniel “Ned” (Lori) Swarts of Mooresville, North Carolina. Also surviving are eight grandchildren,
Michael, Christopher and Jena Burton, Elizabeth and Matthew Zehala, Patrick, Mallory and Ryan
Swarts; three brothers, David (Barbara) Swarts, Elery (Sue) Swarts, Anthony (Charlotte) Swarts all
of Piqua; three sisters, Barbara (Michael) Byrum of Santa Anna, California, Richardia (Sherry) Smith
of Piqua, Rebecca (Carl) Guzman of Mission Viejo, Calif.; and thirteen nieces and nephews. A sister
Phyllis Jean Folkerth preceded him in death.
Jimmie graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1951 and attended Ohio University. He retired
from the French Oil Mill Machinery Company in 1996 following thirty-seven years of employment.
He served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955 and was honorably discharged with the rank
of Machinist Mate 1st class. He was a fifteen-year member if the Signal Five Auxiliary Police where
he had served in all of its offices. He served on the Civic Citation Appeals Board, the Piqua Board
of Zoning Appeals for twenty-three years and was its Chairman for several terms. In partnership
with his wife, Eleanor, they were active in St. Mary Catholic Church having served on many Parish
Committees including the Parish Council and Worship Committee and they chaired several church
events.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at St.
Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Grilliot as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Hill
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home where a prayer service
will begin at 4:00 pm and a Knights of Columbus service at 6:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be
made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the family
may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

David H. Fogt, 69, of 600 Caldwell St., Piqua, died at 5:20 pm Monday November 15, 2010 at the
Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1941 in Piqua to the late Russell Manning and
Louise (Hudson) Fogt. He married Judith A. Norris January 19, 1963 at St. Mary Church in Piqua;
and she survives.
Other survivors include a daughter Stephanie (Craig) D’Epifanio of Fairfield; a son James (Elizabeth)
Fogt of St. Louis, Missouri; five grandchildren, Anthony, Victoria, Tara, and Jenna D’Epifanio and
Emma Fogt; and a sister Janalee Ritzhaupt. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Vincenzo
David D’Epifanio.
Mr. Fogt was a graduate of Piqua Central High School and attended the Ohio State University. He
possessed a long award-winning career as a professional photographer including a position as
Chief Photographer for the Piqua Daily Call Newspaper for over twenty-nine years retiring in the mid
1990’s. His work was honored numerous times and chosen to appear in many publications including
Life Magazine. He was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he served as a
Eucharistic Minister, festival worker, RCIA sponsor and volunteer for many activities. His enjoyment
of history prompted his involvement with the Miami County Historical and Genealogical Society and
his curiosity of electronics was evidenced by his membership with the Piqua Amateur Radio Club.
Additionally, he enjoyed gardening, restoring his beautiful Victorian home and traveling with his wife,
Judith, including their annual trips to Florida. Among his many loves, his family was most important.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday November 19, 2010 at St. Mary
Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Grilliot as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Hill
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 pm Thursday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home
where a prayer service will be conducted at 4:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Mary Catholic Church or its St. Vincent DePaul Society, 525 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356 or the
Miami County Humane Society, P. O. Box 789, Troy, OH 45356. Condolences to the family may
also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

Virginia Mae Vetter, 88, of Piqua, died at 6:55 am Monday November 8, 2010. She was born January 23, 1922 in Piqua to the late Clarence C. and E. Marie (Morrow) Campbell. She married Lester J. Vetter January 26, 1943 in Piqua. He preceded her in death October 5, 2001. Survivors include two sons, James (Brenda) Vetter, John (Linda) Vetter all of Piqua; a daughter Vicki (Timothy) Reed of Piqua; six grandchildren, Joshua Vetter, Emily (Brian) Brookhart, Rachel (Nate)
Funderburg, Bethany (Curt) Shondell, Jennifer Vetter, Jon Vetter; and four great grandchildren, Evan Brookhart, Abby Brookhart, Marin Funderburg, Dane Funderburg. She was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law Wanda (Clarence) Cron.

Mrs. Vetter was a 1939 graduate of Piqua Central High School. She was a homemaker and helped her husband as a bookkeeper for the Vetter Electric Service. She was an active member of the Congregational Christian United Church of Christ for over eighty years, having served as a Deaconess, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Fellowship Advisor, Lantern Circle, and Choir member.
She was a volunteer for Favorite Hill School, Piqua Red Cross Crisis Committee, Piqua Arts Council,
Piqua Memorial Hospital as a Book Cart Lady, Gray Lady, charter member of the former Chaplains
Assistance Program, and served as a Hostess for the Piqua Civic Band concerts. She and her
husband served as the Heritage Festival Queen and King in 1989, and they enjoyed being active with
the Piqua Square Dance Club.

A celebration of her life will begin at 10:00 am Friday November 12, 2010 at the Jamieson & Yannucci
Funeral Home with Rev. William R. Hewitt officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Piqua Education Foundation, 719 E. Ash St. Piqua, OH 45356 or the Congregational
Christian United Church of Christ, 421 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the family
may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.