Obituaries

Feb 9, 2023

SHEER, Donald H., Jr., 76, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023. Don was born to the late Donald & Mildred Sheer on Aug. 8, 1946 in Dayton, OH. He was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia.

Don was retired from a 44+ year career in education. He was...

Feb 9, 2023

MARSHALL, Richard C., age 88 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his residence.  Dick was born March 21, 1934 in Tokyo, Japan, son of the late George H. and Josephine Marshall.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a retired Captain with the Dayton Police Department where he served for 26...

Feb 9, 2023

KOKER, Judith E. “Judy,” 82, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. She was born to Bud & Catherine Stonerock on June 8th, 1940 in Dayton, OH.  Judy loved hosting holiday parties for family and friends. She was a lover of nature and gardening, as well as a patron of the Aullwood Audubon Center for many...

Feb 9, 2023

BROWN, Ardelle L., age 98, formerly of Englewood, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Stonespring of Vandalia.  Ardelle was born May 9, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late James & Naomi (Clark) Miller.  She was a retired employee of Inland – Division of General Motors and also retired from Meijer.  Preceded in death by her husband,...

Feb 8, 2023

McLAUGHLIN, Rachael Elaine, age 80, of Vandalia, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Rachael was born on October 31, 1942 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late George and Geraldine Kane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her dear sister, Vivian Byron. Rachael graduated from Mount Vernon Academy and later in...

Feb 8, 2023

ROBINSON, Rebecca “Sue” (Gibbs), 76, of Northridge, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. She was born to the late Albert & Vergie Gibbs on Nov. 5, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. Sue graduated from Northridge High School Class of 1964 and retired from General Motors (Truck & Bus) in 2006 after 30 years of service. She was a...

Feb 2, 2023

Gary L. Rickert

Age 75, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at The Hospice of Dayton. Gary was born August 23, 1947 in Otway, Ohio to the late Walter Rickert & Catherine (Smith) Moore. In addition to his parents, Gary was also preceded in death by four siblings, Norma Eilerman, Dale Rickert, Dennis Rickert &...

Feb 2, 2023

Arzie Greene

Age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on August 27, 1926, in Paintsville, Kentucky to Lonnie E. and Alice Hall Green. Arzie was a veteran of the United States Army where he earned the rank of Sergeant. He served the longest with Charlie...

Feb 1, 2023

Diane L. Daily (nee: Davis)

Age 78, of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Grandview Hospital following a brief illness. Diane was born September 11, 1944 in Inglewood, California to the late John K. & Amy (Lee) Davis. In addition to her parents, Diane was also preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Helmer;...

Jan 29, 2023

MULLINIX, Donna K., 66, of Northridge, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. She was born to Sam & Elma Adams on May 5, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio. Donna was a member of the North Dayton Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, her son, Kiel R. Mullinix, and her sister, Sharon Nicholson.

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Jan 28, 2023

KAISER, Margaret “Gail” (Robey), 77, of West Milton, went to heaven on January 28, 2023 to be with her parents David and Eileen Robey (Fairclough), other family, friends, and her favorite black dog, Duke.

Gail was born in Warrington, England on August 30, 1945 during the end of WWII. She graduated from the...

Jan 26, 2023

Linda A. Bramlage

Age 78, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at The Hospice of Dayton. Linda was born August 13, 1944 in Lebanon, Ohio to the late Fred & Genevieve (Loyd) Zimmerman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marjorie Furnas & Jean James.

Linda...

Jan 24, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Uzzel

Age 88, of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Danbury of Huber Heights.

Mary was born March 14, 1934 in Dayton to the late Angelo & Rose (Victrona) Lapenna. In addition to her parents, Mary was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Emory Gatlin...

Jan 22, 2023

KASER, Beverly A., a.k.a. “Mo,” age 84 of Butler Twp., passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Brookdale of Englewood.   She was born August 15, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Hugh J. and Geneva V. (Hughes) Vehorn.  Beverly was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, The NAIM Group and was a proud member of the...

Jan 19, 2023

Alex Scott, 21, left us on January 19, 2023. She is preceded in death by mother, Kari Scott. She is survived by father, Tom Scott and stepmother, Marie Linn. She is also survived by grandparents,  Tom and Kathleen Scott, grandparents Jay and Sue Richards, and great-grandmother, Arlene Phillips.  Alex loved animals, crazy hair colors, and being a role-model for...

Jan 19, 2023

BUECHLY, Carolyn M., age 81, of Tipp City, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 after a short illness.  Carolyn was born October 30, 1941 in Dayton, OH and was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall R. and Bertha C. (Kuhn) Buechly; her son, Christopher A. Yantis, and her brother M. Allen Buechly.  She is survived by her loving...

Jan 19, 2023

MATTHEWS, Scott A., 62, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. He was born to the late Edwin & Marlene Matthews in Whiting, Indiana on Mar. 29, 1960. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Jeffrey & Craig Matthews.

Scott had worked as a group...

Jan 14, 2023

EICK, Sandra M. “Sandi,” 75, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. She was born to the late Edward & Jeanne Kleismit on Sept. 2, 1947 in Dayton, OH. Sandi was a 1965 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and longtime member of AMVETS #99 in Vandalia.

In addition to her...

Jan 9, 2023

Jackson J. Hollon

“Jack”

Age 88, of Butler Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital – Main Campus. Jack was born May 28, 1934 in Franklin, Ohio to the late Curtis & Mary (Dunn) Hollon.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Judy (Alley)...

Jan 7, 2023

REYNOLDS, Bill M., 68, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 at his home. He was born to the late Frennie & Josephine Reynolds on May 25, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. Bill was a member of Carpenters Local #104/136. He was an avid guitar player and enjoyed the outdoors, especially Charleston Falls.

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