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Barbara J. Steger

Barbara J. Steger

Sep 5, 2024

Barbara Jean (Cheek) Steger, 82, was born in Jackson, Ohio to James and Lilly Cheek in 1941. Barbara was a 1962 graduate of Man High School, in Man, WV. She was the owner and proprietor of Amish Country Furniture for 25 years in downtown Troy Ohio, and a former employee of Stouder Hospital.  

In 1969 Barbara was saved by grace...

Helen Elizabeth Duncan

Helen Elizabeth Duncan

Sep 30, 2024

Helen Elizabeth Duncan (nee Buckley)

 Age 92, of Vandalia OH, passed away surrounded by family on September 30,2024. 

 Helen was a loving and dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. A genuine artist and skilled craftsman, she poured her heart into creating countless quilts and needlepoint masterpieces that will be treasured for generations. Her legacy of love and creativity will...

Barbara A. Gels

Barbara A. Gels

Sep 29, 2024

Barbara A. (Dirksen) Gels

Age 77, of Dayton, passed away on September 29, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on July 26, 1947, in Celina, OH to the late August & Henrietta (Stucke) Dirksen. In addition to her parents, Barbara was also preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Paul & Carl Dirksen. 

Barbara is...

Donald K. "Kay" Peters

Donald K. "Kay" Peters

Sep 28, 2024

Donald “Kay” Peters

Age 95, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at The Hospice of Dayton. Kay was born October 28, 1928 in Bandytown, West Virginia to the late Clayton D. & Lula (Cook) Peters. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Vicki L. Zimmer-Peters, in 2020; and by...

Kathryn I. Thompson

Kathryn I. Thompson

Sep 24, 2024

Kathryn Irene Thompson

Age 91 of Vandalia, departed this life September 24, 2024 at Brookdale Englewood Assisted Living. 

Kathryn was born In Lucasville, OH, October 15, 1932 to Thomas and Susie Colegrove. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Norman Thompson on September 30, 2013; four sisters, Hazel Gibbles, Helen Conley, Tharlene Salisbury and Dolores Trimble; five...

Patricia A. Bramble

Patricia A. Bramble

Sep 23, 2024

Patricia Ann Bramble of Vandalia, Ohio, 74, peacefully entered into eternity after a brave well fought battle on Monday, September 23, 2024.

Born September 24, 1950 to William “Jack” and Rosie Masters, Pat was a lifelong resident of Ohio. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Wayne Bramble. They were married on July 1, 1972 and...

Phyllis J. Duncan

Phyllis J. Duncan

Sep 21, 2024

Phyllis J. Duncan

Age 82, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at The Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. Phyllis was born April 16, 1942 in Jackson, Kentucky to the late Fred & Morine (Dunn) McIntosh. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Robert Duncan; two brothers, James &...

Barbara E. Gibson

Barbara E. Gibson

Sep 20, 2024

Barbara Ellen Gibson 83, of Vandalia passed away peacefully on Friday September 20th surrounded by her family.

She was born in 1941 in Wayne County West Virginia to the late Wendell and Irene Hatten. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Charles Hatten, two sisters, Irma Louise Hatten and Ruth Ann Finley, and her loving husband of 51...

Odis Slone, Jr.

Odis Slone, Jr.

Sep 20, 2024

Odis Slone, Jr.

Age 80, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at his residence in Huber Heights surrounded by his family. Odis was born on February 3, 1944 to Florida Slone and Odis Slone in Pippa Passes, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Mabel Slone; sister, Emma Jean Slone; and by his parents. 

Odis...

Mary E. Sexton

Mary E. Sexton

Sep 18, 2024

Mary Emma (NEE Maxwell) Sexton passed away peacefully at the Hospice of Miami County at the age of 93 on September 18, 2024.

Mary was born October 9, 1930, in Middletown, Ohio to Ocie B. and Samuel K. Maxwell. She was a graduate of Kiser High School in Dayton, Ohio. Soon after graduation she met and married Edgar Sexton, her husband...

Thomas Francis Wamsley

Thomas Francis Wamsley

Sep 8, 2024

WAMSLEY, Thomas Francis, 75, of Yellow Springs, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. He was the youngest of four children born to Robert & Sarah Wamsley on Sept. 14, 1948 in Steubenville, Ohio. Tom was a graduate of Steubenville High School and played the tuba in the band. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing card games, and...

Jeffrey A. Wilson

Jeffrey A. Wilson

Sep 7, 2024

Jeffrey A. Wilson

Age 70, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. Jeff was born September 1, 1954 in Troy, Ohio to the late John Forrest & Maryellen (Milhoan) Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bill & John Wilson.

Jeff was the "J" in JP Signs since 1976, and retired from FedEx...

Naomi Jean May

Naomi Jean May

Sep 6, 2024

May, Naomi Jean (Rehmert), age 88, of Dayton, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024. Born Oct 27, 1935, Naomi was the third daughter born to Cletus and Mary Rehmert. She was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School, Class of 1954. She was married to Tom Stonerock from 1956-1976 and was a homemaker and mother to four children. 

Naomi was an...

Sherman Dale Brown, II

Sherman Dale Brown, II

Sep 5, 2024

Sherman Dale Brown, II “JR”

Age 50, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Kettering Medical Center – Main Campus. JR was born April 22, 1974 in Dayton to Sherman Dale & Phyllis Jean (Osborne) Brown. His mother preceded him in death.

JR was a Union Carpenter and was an avid basketball player and Ohio State Football fan. He enjoyed...

Judith A. Wick

Judith A. Wick

Sep 1, 2024

Judith A. Wick, 84, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024. She was born to Denzil & Roberta Bales on November 1, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio. Judith was a graduate of Fairview High School and finished her career with the City of Dayton Adult Probation Department.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Ronald Wick; daughters, Stephanie...

Douglas C. Dettwiller

Douglas C. Dettwiller

Aug 22, 2024

Douglas Charles Dettwiller

Age 55, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Doug was born April 4, 1969 in Dayton to the late Charles H. & Roseann (Spangenberg) Dettwiller.

Doug was an avid fisherman and loved hiking and anything outdoors. Some of his hobbies included hunting for arrowheads, listening to radio talk shows and UD Basketball.

Doug is survived by...

Shirley Ann Wagner

Shirley Ann Wagner

Aug 21, 2024

Shirley Ann Wagner

Age 88, of West Milton, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Shirley was born April 11, 1936 in New Carlisle to the late Glen & Gae (Britton) Schryer. In addition to her parents, Shirley was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Richard N. (Frog) Wagner, in 2004; and by one brother, Lawrence Schryer.

 Shirley...

Grayson Samuel Humphries

Grayson Samuel Humphries

Aug 17, 2024

Grayson Samuel Humphries, age 4 of Vandalia, OH, left the arms of his loving parents and entered the arms of our loving savior on August 17, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Kyle & Iva Humphries; brother, Cooper (Pooper) Humphries; Grandparents, Steve & Regina Nickels, Pam Deer; Uncle & Aunt, Kevin & Sara Humphries; cousins Alayna (Nay Nay) Humphries,...

Richard M. Baughman

Richard M. Baughman

Aug 16, 2024

Richard Malcolm “Dick” Baughman, of Vandalia passed away on August 16, 2024 at the age of 96, at Hospice of Dayton. Born on December 28, 1927, in the Hungarian Village neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, the first born child of Paul and Geraldine Baughman, Dick spent his life devoted to his family and close friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his...

James Christopher Jackson

James Christopher Jackson

Aug 12, 2024

James Christopher Jackson

Age 65, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, as the result of an auto accident alongside his best friend, Matt Stoermer. Chris was born August 16, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to James Harvey Jackson & Ruth (Suttmiller) Jackson-Tokasey. His father preceded him in death.

In addition to his mother, Chris is survived by two daughters, Sydney...

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