Obituaries

Apr 7, 2023

NORTH-HARRINGTON, Darnika M., 31, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 13, 1991. Darnika was preceded in death by her baby daughter Serenity.

She is survived by her husband, James Harrington; daughters, Trinity & Aurora; parents, Ed & Arlene North; siblings, Larry, Da’Vonn,...

Apr 2, 2023

Joan Lowe-Issler

Age 90, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at her home. She was born October 18, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Thomas & Alma (Hildebrand) Risdon.

In addition to her parents, Joan was also preceded in death by her first husband, Gordon Lowe; her son, Gordon “Gordie” Thomas...

Apr 2, 2023

MULLINS, Willis James “Jim,” 74, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023. He was born to the late William & Bessie Mullins on Sept. 25, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. Jim served in the U.S. Army First Calvary Division (Airborne) during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 34...

Mar 28, 2023

Joan M. Dunn

Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was born February 28, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan (although she was a great fan of The Ohio State Football team) to the late Paul Herbert & Mary Viola (Fritz) Dunn. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...

Mar 26, 2023

Gregory L. Hutcheson

Age 59, of Butler Twp. passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born to Carolyn and Boyce Hutcheson in Booneville, Mississippi. He served as a Master Sergeant of the Air Force for 20 years. He was a Godly man who, like Jesus, was strong, selfless, and kind. He...

Mar 23, 2023

Barbara Lee Elleman went home to Heaven on Thursday, March 23, 2023, with her beloved husband Don and son Tom meeting her at Heaven’s gate. She was born to Leroy and Edna Vance on November 23, 1928 in Phoneton, Ohio. Cherishing her memory are: sister, Betsy Keegan; daughters, Terri (Steve) Baltes and Brenda (Doug) Fryman; grandchildren, Beth...

Mar 23, 2023

CURRY, Douglas A., 71, of Waynesville, passed suddenly and way too soon, Doug will ALWAYS be remembered as a great husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and friend.

Douglas A Curry passed away at Miami Valley South Hospital early Thursday morning, March 23.  Born on July 5th, 1951.  He was preceded in death by...

Mar 23, 2023

JOHNSTON, William A. “Bill,” 74, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home. He was born to the late William & Evelyn Johnston on November 12, 1948 in New York, New York (Queens). Bill was a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War....

Mar 20, 2023

SEITZ, Stephen C., 75, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at his home. He was born to the late Harold & Agnes Seitz on May 4, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. Stephen served in the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers during the Vietnam War. He worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for over 20...

Mar 20, 2023

Theodore “Ted” R. Seskevics, 68, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born to Joseph & Florence Seskevics on March 19, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio. Ted was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School Class of 1973. He owned and operated a carpentry business for more than 20 years. After retirement, he enjoyed working for...

Mar 14, 2023

Basil William Theodoras, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2023, from COVID pneumonia.

He was born on January 23, 1934, in Dayton, OH, the son of Basil "Bill" Theodoras and Camille Poffenberger Theodoras of Vandalia, OH.

Basil graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School in Vandalia, OH in 1951 and the University of...

Mar 12, 2023

SWARTZ, Charles E. “Shorty”, age 79 of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Springmeade Health Center.  He was born April 6, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Clarence Arnold and Loretta Blanche (Wheelock) Swartz.  He was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, a U.S. Army veteran and worked as an engineer and programmer.  He...

Mar 7, 2023

POSMA, David A. Sr., “Dave” age 68, of Union, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  He was born September 25, 1954 in Utica, New York, son of Arnold and Amelia (Kubica) Posma.  Dave was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Utica, NY, worked as a diesel mechanic for Acme Spring, and spent over 25 years serving...

Mar 4, 2023

"Ruby Jean (Burgess) Breno

Age 91, of Palm Bay, Fl, passed away in Florida on Saturday, March 04, 2023. She was born in Flemingsburg, Ky on January 27, 1932 to Orville Wright & Edna Mae (Daniel) Burgess. When she was 9 years old, her family moved to Vandalia, OH where she lived until moving to Florida in...

Mar 4, 2023

NICKELL, Talmage V., Jr., 71, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born to Talmage, Sr. & Ida Jean Nickell on May 22, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. Talmage had worked at Hohman Plating, managed rental properties and also was a truck driver. He loved to draw, paint and watch television.

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Mar 4, 2023

Lawrence A. Shively, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born May 15, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Alvin E. and Carolyn Shively. Larry left high school to enlist with the US Navy in the Korean War. He served two years before returning and graduating from Wilbur Wright High School. He then...

Mar 4, 2023

COMBS, John R., age 44 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2023.  Known to his friends, as “BBJ” or Big Brother John, he was born January 13, 1979 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late W. Randall “Randy” and Gail (Severt) Combs.   John was an eclectic personality who enjoyed a variety of things throughout his life including cooking,...

Mar 3, 2023

Miller, Francis, S.  “Frank”

Age 92, of  Northridge, passed into heaven Friday March 3, 2023. Frank was born March 8, 1930 to the late Francis and Gertrude (Comer) Miller. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marcella “Betty” Miller, sister Betty Lou (Miller) Morgan, sons Jeffrey and James, and great-great...

Mar 2, 2023

WILLKE, William A. “Bill”, age 89 of Butler Twp., passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 2, 2023.  Bill was born February 18, 1934 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Edgar & Alfrida (Kleinhenz) Willke.  In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Esther (Hausfeld); his sister, Rosann Spitzer and one grandson, Blake Willke.  Bill...

Mar 2, 2023

GENTRY, Jon E., age 67 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his residence.  Jon was born January 2, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Kenneth and Virginia (Eckley) Gentry.  Jon was employed with the Vandalia-Butler City School District as a bus driver for over 20 years, served his country as a U.S. Marine...