Obituaries

May 20, 2023

David Brian Smith

Age 70, passed away on May 20, 2023.  He was born on January 15, 1953 in Mishawaka, IN and is preceded in death by his mother Dorothy H. (Gooley) Smith and father Dale B. Smith as well as a brother, Mark Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda...

May 20, 2023

John A. “Jack” Edwards

Age 84, of Northridge (Dayton), passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Dayton VA Medical Center Hospice Unit. Jack was born February 12, 1939 in Madison County, Ohio to the late Clarence Guy & Bertha May (McConnaughay) Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving...

May 20, 2023

Robert Joe “Bob” Gibson passed away peacefully on May 20,  2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy Ohio.

Bob was proceeded in death by his parents Eustace and Emma Gibson, a sister, Lois Boyes, and three brothers; Cletus, Leslie, and Dennis Gibson.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Barbara Gibson, a...

May 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we inform you of David Michael Craigs passing on May 18, 2023.  He was taken from us after suffering from complications of pneumonia.  Dave was born to Wendell & Ann (Wheatley)Craig on January 13, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio.  He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed playing poker and watching...

May 18, 2023

David R. Zelnick

Age 94, of Troy, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023, at the Miami County Hospice. He was born February 2, 1929, in Berwyn, Illinois to the late Antonia & Rudolf Zelnick. On August 31, 1952, he married Helen (nee: Comfort) Zelnick whom he met at Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, where he received his...

May 13, 2023

LAH, Ruth A., 81, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born to Paul & Janice Lottes on November 8, 1941 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Ruth enjoyed online shopping, watching classic movies & reading. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank Lah, Sr.; son, Frank Lah, Jr.; twin sister, Garnette Muders; brother,...

May 12, 2023

Elizabeth Jean Rossbach (nee: Basinger)

Age 93 of Butler Township, passed away quietly on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 4:05 pm. Born April 16, 1930, in Springfield, Ohio, she graduated Springfield High School class of 1948. She was an only child. Jean resided on Brantford Road for over 46 years. She married on December 27, 1951, just...

May 9, 2023

Wynston “Brynt” Younce

Age 39, of West Milton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Wooddell; his uncle, Bradley Younce; and by his step-brother, Joshua Owens.

Brynt was a graduate of ITT Tech with a degree in computer science. He was very talented in...

May 8, 2023

Vernon Leo Brown

Age 95, of Harrison Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Friendship Village. Vernon was born December 3, 1927 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Sherman & Ann (Eperhart) Brown.

Vernon was a member of the Christian Chapel Church, where he served as a deacon,...

May 7, 2023

Martha Lairson

Age 84, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at The Hospice of Dayton. Martha was born January 8, 1939 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Walter Charles & Marie Elizabeth (Oliger) Schlosser. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Randy Troy Lairson in 2020; and by...

May 6, 2023

WAYMIRE, Sue Ann, 85, of Union, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born to Roy & Dorothy Waymire on August 15, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio. Sue was a 1955 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and Defiance College in 1959. She was a life long member of the Polk Grove United Church of Christ where...

May 6, 2023

HOLOP, Tara Lee, age 52 of Butler Twp., passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer. Tara was born January 26, 1971, in Dayton, OH, daughter of Randy and Sherry (Overholser) Keithley.   Raised in Vandalia, Tara was a “Smith” girl and was a 1989 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School.  She attended BGSU studying business and...

May 3, 2023

DuVALL, Arlene S., 77, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023. She was born to Cletus & Mary Rehmert on February 6, 1946 in Union City, Indiana. Arlene had worked for Anticolis Restaurant on Salem Avenue for over 23 years and various local body shops for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her...

May 3, 2023

SMITH-CUMMINS, Rashelle C. “Shelley,” 53, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her home. She was born to Walter, Jr. & Linda Smith on Sept. 26, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio. Shelley was a 1987 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School. She had worked as a beautician for Montage in Centerville...

May 1, 2023

BOHANNON, Cassandra K. “Casey,” 43, of Northridge, passed away Monday May 1, 2023 at her home. She was born to Billy, Jr. & Patricia Bohannon on March 22, 1980 in Dayton, Ohio. Casey was preceded in death by her father, Billy Bohannon, Jr.; the father of her daughter, Billy Wagers, III; maternal grandparents, James & Hilda Lee;...

Apr 27, 2023

Weston Ben Kelly

Age 82, of Brookville, formerly of Riverside, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home. Ben was born May 19, 1940 in Dayton to the late William Grafton & Wilmuth Eugenia (Rosson) Kelly. In addition to his parents, Ben was also preceded in death by one brother, William Daniel Kelly.

He...

Apr 24, 2023

PUGH, Betty Lou, 90, of Butler Township, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born to Robert & Nettie Ensor on July 29, 1932 in Baxter, Tennessee. Betty loved to cook for her family and crochet.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Darnell Pugh...

Apr 20, 2023

Ernest E. "Ernie" Garner

Age 75, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital – Main Campus. He was born February 18, 1948 in Bel Alton, Maryland.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 23 years, Grace (Guthrie) Garner, in 1996; and by his mother, Josephine Mary Hooes....

Apr 13, 2023

Gruber, Victoria Lynn “Vicki”, age 53 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday April 13, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.  Vicki was born July 28, 1969, in Portland IN, daughter of Eugene and Barbara (Wuebker) Lennartz.  She was a member of St Christopher Catholic Church and was an Occupational Therapy Assistant who enjoyed caring for her patients.  She dearly...

Apr 10, 2023

Brown, Foster F (Bud), age 89 of Vandalia passed away April 10, 2023. He was born in Arlington, MA on August 7, 1933, graduated from Arlington High school in 1951 and Boston University School of Industrial Technology from which he obtained his aircraft mechanic and powerplant license. During the Korean War he enlisted in the Air Force...