Obituaries

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...

Mar 1, 2023

ORANGE, Richard J. “Dick,” 81, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born to Lincoln, Sr. & Pat Orange on July 10, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio. Dick was the owner of Orange's Trailer Sales and Dee’s Place Furniture.

Preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Lincoln F. “Butch”...

Mar 1, 2023

BROWN, Jodie D., 76, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on Nov. 24, 1946. Jodie was retired from General Motors-Inland Division after 27 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Masonic Lodge #482 F. & A.M. in Farmersville, OH....

Feb 27, 2023

HAPNER, John A., Jr., 87, of Vandalia, formerly of Tipp City, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born to John, Sr. & Geneva Hapner on March 30, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio. John was a graduate of Northridge High School and volunteered for the Harrison Township Fire Department. He was a...

Feb 25, 2023

Samuel M. Condy

Age 99, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. His wish for his 99th birthday was another 99 years.  Sam enjoyed life up to the very last day and leaves behind many memories and stories that will be told for years to come.  He was loved and will be...

Feb 24, 2023

David Lorne Sykora Age 82, of Vandalia, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Miami County Hospice Unit with his wife Ann and his son Lorne by his side. David was born January 9, 1941 in Burton, Ohio to the late Ladimer & Rachel (Leuty) Sykora. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death...

Feb 23, 2023

Warner A. Sykes

Age 80 of Troy, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. Warner was born February 11, 1943 in Buchanan County, Virginia to the late Roscoe W. & Mary E. (Lester) Sykes. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda K....

Feb 21, 2023

Edna E. Thomason

Age 76, of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital – Main Campus. Edna was born June 10, 1946 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Earl & Vesta (Robertson) Babb. In addition to her parents, Edna was also preceded in death by a son, Ricky Ferguson; her brother, William...

Feb 20, 2023

ANDERSON, Elizabeth R., 87, of Dayton, formerly of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Brookdale Centennial Park in Englewood, Ohio. She was born to the late Zeno & Glada (Via) Cornwell in Huntington, West Virginia on January 31, 1936. Elizabeth was retired from the Dayton/Montgomery County Public Library and was a member of the...

Feb 19, 2023

SEAGRAVES, Mark A., age 51 of Englewood, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at The Ohio State University Medical Center.  Mark was born February 10, 1972, in Dayton, Ohio, son of John and Gloria (Keeney) Seagraves.  He was a 1991 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, was an avid sports fan, especially the Duke Blue Devil Basketball team, enjoyed fishing,...

Feb 17, 2023

Charles H. Dettwiller

Age 81, of Butler Twp., passed away February 17, 2023 at his home in Dayton, Ohio. He was born to Charles & Ruth (Duncan) Dettwiller on March 8, 1941 in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Charles (Bud) graduated from Notre Dame High School and then attended The Ohio State University. He earned a degree in...