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Susan C. Crenshaw

Susan C. Crenshaw

Feb 15, 2025

Susan C. Crenshaw, 74, of Butler Township, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born to the (late) Wilbert & Zoe Calhoun on April 10, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky. Susan was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She also enjoyed gardening, shopping & traveling. 

Survived by her beloved husband of 34 years,...

Beverly Jean Hawk

Beverly Jean Hawk

Feb 14, 2025

Beverly Jean Hawk, age 88, of Vandalia, OH passed away February 14, 2025, while surrounded by her family. She was born June 3, 1936, in Oliver, Illinois, daughter to George W. and Goldie B. Miller of Medway, OH. Beverly worked 42 years at Wright-Patt Air Force Base. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a...

Mary Ann Leaf

Mary Ann Leaf

Feb 14, 2025

Mary Ann Leaf passed peacefully on February 14, 2025. Born on September 1, 1926, Mary Ann was survived by her children Mary Jo, Stephen, Dennis and David, as well as her sisters Barb and Patty, eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mary Ann was predeceased by her loving husband of 68 years, Daniel Leaf, baby daughter Patty Ann, and brother...

Jimmie Lee Darby

Jimmie Lee Darby

Feb 13, 2025

On the morning of Wednesday February 13,2025, Jimmie Darby of Vandalia , Ohio passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 72.

Jimmie is preceded in death by his mother, Billie Jo Hoagland, and his father, Ralph Hoagland, brother John G Darby, and nephew, Johnny R Darby. He is survived by his partner, Mary Monk; his sisters, Renee Hoagland,...

Judith E. Pope

Judith E. Pope

Feb 8, 2025

Judith E. Pope

Age 77, of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. Judy was born November 1, 1947 in Dayton to the late Harold C. & Mary (Beers) Meyring. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Pope, in 2020.

 Judy was a member of...

Kevin Wayne Monroe

Kevin Wayne Monroe

Feb 4, 2025

Kevin Wayne Monroe

Age 61, of Dayton, passed away at his home on February 5, 2025. Kevin was born March 14, 1963, to Rev. Carlos Wayne & Pauline (Morgan) Monroe. His father preceded him in death in 2009; along with one brother, Michael Edward Monroe.

Kevin is survived by his mother, Pauline & her husband Dorsey Lakes; one brother, Scott Monroe &...

Thomas "Jack" Cox

Thomas "Jack" Cox

Feb 4, 2025

Thomas “Jack” Cox

Age 97, of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Wyngate Senior Living Community in Circleville, Ohio. Jack was born October 15, 1927 in El Reno, OK to the late Thomas Joseph & Lillian (McCain) Cox.

Jack was a long-time member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma...

Charles B. Jones

Charles B. Jones

Feb 3, 2025

Charles B. Jones

"Buster"

Age 78, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025. 

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, February 7, at Poplar Hill Cemetery.

Patricia M. Leathers

Patricia M. Leathers

Jan 26, 2025

LEATHERS (McNamara), Patricia Susanna, age 86, passed away on January 26, 2025. Pat was born in Oceanside, New York, on March 8, 1938, and was the youngest of seven children to Thomas Francis and Anna Kathryn McNamara, all of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from the Immaculate Conception Academy in Washington, D.C. Pat was a member of the...

Mark Edward Krug

Mark Edward Krug

Jan 21, 2025

Mark Edward Krug , 66 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. He was born to the late Edward and Patricia Krug on October 20, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio. Mark was employed through Frigidaire and GM. He was a Freemason at the Dayton Masonic Lodge where he gave back to the community through his volunteer efforts. Mark enjoyed music,...

Kenneth Lee Spitzer

Kenneth Lee Spitzer

Jan 20, 2025

Kenneth Lee Spitzer, 73, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born to Clifford & Pearl Spitzer on August 27, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. Ken was retired from Dayton Forging & Heat Treating Company. He enjoyed collecting eagles, riding his Harley-Davidson and hunting with his son. Ken was preceded in death...

Richard Lee Wornstaff

Richard Lee Wornstaff

Jan 17, 2025

Richard Lee Wornstaff, Sr.

Age 96, of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Richard was born July 18, 1928 in Dayton to the late Carl & Betty Wornstaff. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one infant son, Richard Lee Wornstaff, Jr.

Richard retired from RTA in 1965. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed...

Judith S. Smith ("Dee")

Judith S. Smith ("Dee")

Jan 13, 2025

Smith, Judith Sarles, lovingly known as “Dee”, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at her home in Butler Township, Ohio, surrounded by the love of her devoted husband and children. Dee was born on March 5, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Bernice Greene Sarles and John Edward Sarles. She grew up in Norwood, Ohio, where she graduated...

Marilyn "June" Albert

Marilyn "June" Albert

Jan 12, 2025

Marilyn “June” Albert, 91, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday January 12, 2025 at the Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County in Troy. She was born to Dale & Rhoda Smith on June 25, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. June was a member of the Polk Grove United Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jean Hoskins

Jean Hoskins

Jan 12, 2025

Jean Hoskins (nee: Keen)

Age 96, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. Jean was born April 25, 1928 in Dry Hill, Kentucky to the late Lee & Louisa (Sizemore) Keen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Denver E. Hoskins; and by eleven siblings, Oda Baker, Nora Keen,...

Jesse Martin

Jesse Martin

Jan 11, 2025

Jesse Martin

Age 48, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Jesse was born June 11, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio to Howard Martin & Teresa Wagner.

Jesse was an avid Ohio State Football fan and he really enjoyed video games and Dungeons & Dragons. He enjoyed spending time with his family & friends, driving his Tesla and going on...

Joe E. Peters

Joe E. Peters

Jan 11, 2025

Joe E. Peters, 71, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was born to the (late) Tony & Shirley Peters on April 28, 1953 in Riverview, Michigan. 

Joe is survived by his beloved wife of over 47 years, “Bernie,” his daughter Erica Peters, his sisters, Boni (Ron) Simshauser, Jackilu (Wayne) Gray & Tami (Scott) McKinney, and numerous nieces, nephews...

James W. Miller

James W. Miller

Jan 8, 2025

James W. Miller

“Jamie”

Age 49, of Harrison Twp., passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2025. Jamie was born January 29, 1975 in Dayton to Larry Thomas & Penny Sue (Winterbotham) Miller. In addition to his parents, Jamie is also survived by one son, Garret Hart; two brothers, Larry Miller, II and Steven Miller & his wife, Bridgett; two nephews, Joel (Kathrine)...

Pauline Eloise Gillette (Flory)

Pauline Eloise Gillette (Flory)

Jan 8, 2025

GILLETTE, Pauline Eloise (Flory) of Troy, Ohio passed away at the astonishing age of 106 on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 of natural cause. She was born February 20, 1918 in Miamisburg, Ohio and was the eldest daughter of the late Clayton Henry and Bella Donna Shelburn (Courtney) Flory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Julia A. Sharples

Julia A. Sharples

Jan 8, 2025

Julia A. Sharples

Age 71, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Stonespring of Vandalia. Julia was born February 9, 1953 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Herbert & Emma (Stewart) McBee. In addition to her parents, Julia was also preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd J. Sharples; daughter, Sherrie Anne (Sharples) Kemp; and by one brother, Herbert...

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