Obituaries

Oct 12, 2023

Pastor Peter Doseck had but one mission in this life: to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ wherever he went. Nothing gave him more joy than to watch the Spirit of God draw the lost to repentance. He enjoyed that more than golfing, hunting, and fishing –and if you knew Pastor, that’s saying a lot!

Pastor Doseck...

Oct 9, 2023

James Douglas Hawk

Age 49, of Vandalia, passed away October 9, 2023. Jim was born August 28, 1974 in Dayton to Ron & Patti Hawk. He was preceded in death by his father in 2022.

Jim had many passions, first & foremost his family who he adored, his animals, his collectables, Star Wars, the Browns...

Oct 6, 2023

Curtis J. Gross, 63, of West Milton, unexpectedly passed away Friday, October 6,2023. He was born to Larry & Lana Gross on October 3, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio. Curt was a loving and devoted father to Kyle & Daniel Gross, and grandfather to James, Huxley & Halston Gross.  He was born with a wrench in his hand, and was...

Oct 5, 2023

Phyllis Moberly Bocskor, a resident of Vandalia and Butler Township since 1956, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Born December 8, 1925 in Middletown, Ohio, she grew up on a farm in Buford, the daughter of the Wilbur L. Moberly and Orah Leah Bradley Moberly, and was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Michael Bocskor.

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Oct 5, 2023

WHITTAKER, Yvonne E., 87, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born to Joseph & Vernell Stanovich on Feb. 1, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio. Yvonne was a retired registered nurse, having worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton for over 42 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Carl Whittaker; sister,...

Oct 4, 2023

Gene Joseph Monnin was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 19, 1936 to Edward and Velma Monnin.   He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Louis Monnin and sister-in-law Connie Monnin.  Gene is survived by his sister Marilyn and her husband Tom, and six children: Michelle Monnin (Pete) of Florida, Mark (Kim) Monnin of Maine, Gene (Perry) Monnin...

Oct 3, 2023

Glenda Ziemer

Age 82, a life-long resident of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born September 29, 1941 in Dayton to the late Glen L. & Lillian “Pat” (Anglin) Downey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband of 47 years, Charles David...

Oct 1, 2023

Barry L. Faulk

September 23, 1949 -- October 1, 2023

Faulk, Barry L. Born to the late Elmer L and Shirley M (Leder) Faulk in Erlanger Kentucky. Beloved husband of Dianna L (Dugan) Faulk for 51 years. Dear brother of Sheree (John) Heis and brother in law of Denise (Al) Eder.  The best dog Dad...

Sep 27, 2023

Alan Howard Gitman

Age 78, passed away early Wednesday morning, Sept 27th 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his twin sons Jay and Ryan Gitman, sister Sharon Gitman, nephew Brian Gitman, long-time partner Nikki Shirk and her niece Allison, nieces Michelle Buckley and Amy Freels, and brother, Larry Gitman. Born in Huntsville, Texas and raised...

Sep 23, 2023

Danny R. Mace

Age 82, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at The Hospice of Dayton. Danny was born September 11, 1941 in Webster Springs, West Virginia to the late Eugene & Peggy (Bowles) Mace. In addition to his parents, Danny was also preceded in death by loving wife of 51 years, Barbara J. Mace;...

Sep 20, 2023

Kornelia M. McGinnis

“Konny”

Age 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born on January 20, 1963 in Schweinfurt, Germany to Kurt & Maria Klein. She was raised along with her siblings Jurgen, Uwe, Petra and Ute.

Her passion growing up in Germany was riding horses, going to the...

Sep 20, 2023

Lula Anderson, 84, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born to Carroll & Eva Gadd on April 30, 1939 in Berea, Kentucky. Lulu was a member of the Greenview Calvary Tabernacle. Preceded in death by her husband, James E. Anderson, and her son, Ronnie Dale Anderson. Survived by...

Sep 20, 2023

Miller, James R. “Jim” age 58 of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday September 20, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital.  Jim was born September 16, 1965 in Troy, OH, son of the late Harold & Gloria Miller.  He was a graduate of Chaminade Julienne High School and was an employee of Libra Industries.

Jim was preceded in death...

Sep 17, 2023

WALTERS, Teresa A., age 63, of Dayton, OH, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.  She was born to Arvil and Delores (Elliot) Walters on April 12th, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio.  Teresa was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  Teresa is survived by her son, Sam and daughter-in-law, Megan Walters; one grandson, Sammy Jr., four sisters, Sheila Miller, Margie...

Sep 14, 2023

Thomas Edward Tarter

“Ed”

Age 59, of Englewood, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Kettering Health – Dayton. Ed was born July 10, 1964 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Jerry Tarter & Joann (Blevins) Adkins.

Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending his time outdoors. He was a great cook and loved...

Sep 14, 2023

James William Powers

Died Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  He was born in Dayton on November 3, 1935, the eldest child of John and Emma (Hromish) Powers.  He graduated from Patterson Cooperative High School, received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dayton and his Master’s from Xavier University.  He...

Sep 11, 2023

Shirley Turnington

Age 96, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 11, 2023. Shirley was born August 29, 1927 in Hindman, Kentucky to the late Curtis & May (Pratt) Bentley.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John, in 2019; daughter, Sharon Turnington; grandson,...

Sep 10, 2023

Patricia A. “Pat” Snodgrass, 66, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was born to Eugene & Coretta Rice on January 23, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio. Pat was a longtime member of the (former) First Pentecostal Church of Murlin Heights and current member of the New Life Church in Springfield, Ohio.

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Sep 9, 2023

Jalie Boggs, 84, of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, September  9, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born to Calloway & Sola Jackson on August 8, 1939 in Breathitt County, Kentucky. Jalie attended the Vandalia Baptist Temple and was retired from Elder-Beerman with over 18 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Sep 8, 2023

MITCHELL, Pauline E. (Howard), 100, of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at Brookdale of Englewood. Pauline was born March 21, 1923 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frederick and Laura (Meier) Howard. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Mitchell, in 1988, and five children:...