Obituaries

Sep 4, 2022

Rebecca Leigh McCoy, 76 years old of Vandalia, Ohio passed away on September 4, 2022 after a brief illness at the Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on September 8, 1945 to the late Robert and Martha Jane Baker also of Vandalia.

Becky is survived by her loving daughter Christie Richards, her granddaughter...

Sep 1, 2022

Nicole E. Starline

(nee Nicole E. Jeffries)

Age 42, residing in Dayton, Ohio, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on September 1, 2022, after bravely fighting stage 4 breast cancer. Nicole, born on February 28, 1980, grew up in Dayton and in 2006 earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Wright State...

Sep 1, 2022

PITTMAN, Earl J., age 75, of Vandalia, went peacefully to join the Lord, Thursday, September 1, 2022.  Earl was born February 9, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia, son of the late Joseph and Cora Lee (Phillips) Pittman.  Earl was a proud U.S. Army veteran who spent his military career working alongside the Marine Corp.

Earl loved music and...

Aug 30, 2022

HAWLEY, Dolores J., 87, of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. She was born to Hermann & Elizabeth Steinbrenner on Sept. 14, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio. Dolores was the salutatorian of Northridge High School Class of 1952 and later graduated with a bachelors degree from Ohio University. She has travelled and lived all over the...

Aug 25, 2022

MURRAY, Betty M., 102, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Randall Residence in Tipp City. She was born to Carl & Martha Davis on March 13, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio. Betty was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vandalia. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. Murray; three grandchildren, Bruce,...

Aug 25, 2022

Harold E. “Harry” Whitmer

Age 94, of Butler Twp., passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Randall Residence in Tipp City. Harry was born January 7, 1928 at home in Butler Twp. to the late Windsor DeWitt & Elma (Jackson) Whitmer. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Jeanne (Cotter)...

Aug 21, 2022

Lawrence E. Gebhart

Age 83, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born August 24, 1938 in Dayton to the late Rupert & Violet (Locker) Gebhart. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, R. Anson and James Gebhart; brothers-in-law, Gary Stiver and David Graham; and by his sister-in-law, Kaaren Graham....

Aug 15, 2022

SWOPE, Thomas A., 61, of Butler Township, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born to Thomas & Alice Swope on January 5, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio. Tom graduated from Northridge High School & MVCTC in 1979. He has been a Toolmaker for 43 years and currently employed by FC...

Aug 14, 2022

Michael Edwin Sims of Dayton, Ohio passed away Sunday August 14, 2022.  Mike was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 29, 1949 son of Glenn and Margaret Kathleen Sims.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Sims, father, Glenn Sims, mother, Kathleen Sims and his sister, Olivia Lane.

Mike graduated from Wilbur Wright High School...

Aug 8, 2022

Lois J. Terry

Age 85, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at the Hospice of Dayton. Lois was born July 6, 1937 in Jackson, Kentucky to the late Dorsey & Myrtle (Centers) Lykins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Schram & Donna Sterrett.

She...

Aug 7, 2022

Dorothy “Dottie” Anthony

A devoted mother, wife, sister and grandmother of Tipp City, Ohio passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 7, 2022, a few weeks shy of her 86th birthday.

Dottie was born August 30, 1936, to mother Dorothy and father Albert Slick in York, Pennsylvania and was the oldest child in a large family...

Aug 5, 2022

ANDERSON, Sarah J., age 41 and Kayla E. Anderson, age 15, passed away together Friday, August 5, 2022.  Sarah and Kayla loved big, smiled often, opened their hearts to family and friends and left behind countless memories to be treasured by everyone they impacted in their brief time here with us.

Sarah was born August 14, 1980...

Aug 5, 2022

KNOX, Clyde W., age 82 and Eva “Sally”, age 78 of Butler Twp., passed away together on Friday, August 5, 2022.   Clyde was born August 20, 1939 and Sally was born August 12, 1943.  They shared 60 wonderful years of marriage, raised two children and loved their grandchildren and family dearly.  Clyde and Sally are survived by their daughter,...

Aug 2, 2022

BERRY, DeeAnn K., age 56 passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center.  She was born December 19, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late William A. and Janice J. (Hunt) Berry.  DeeAnn was a former schoolteacher, and a devoted servant of the Lord.  She loved people and was always willing to lend a helping hand...

Jul 27, 2022

WATSON, Rondal “Ron” D., 71, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born to Ishmael & Reatha Watson on July 25, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. Ron retired from General Motors after 27 years of service. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran and long time member and trustee of AMVETS #99. Survived by his...

Jul 25, 2022

GIBBS, Linda K., 74, of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022. She was born to Albert & Vergie Gibbs on Oct. 17, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. Linda graduated from Northridge High School in 1965. She enjoyed socializing with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Donald, Randall & Mark Gibbs; sister, Debbie...

Jul 25, 2022

WATERS, Ann F., 94, of Troy, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022. She was born to Arvid & Lela Fogelberg on June 16, 1928 in Wilmington, Delaware. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Waters; grandson, Michael; brothers, Allen & Arvid, Jr. Survived by her daughter, Susan Kordalis (Pete); son, Jack W. Waters (Tina); grandchildren, Kristine...

Jul 25, 2022

Paul L. Gudorf

Age 80, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. Paul was born June 24, 1942 in Dayton to the late Urban & Frances (Sturwald) Gudorf. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Urban (Jr.), Donald, Norman & James Gudorf....

Jul 24, 2022

I am heartbroken to announce the death of my father, Timothy H. Akers.  He passed away July 24, 2022 at the age of 72. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in the hearts of his friends and family. I would like the chance to celebrate his life in a manner he would...

Jul 24, 2022

TOMCHIN, Marilyn June (Logan), 91, of Dayton Ohio, passed away Sunday July 24, 2022. June was born on June 2, 1931 in Petersville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late George and Effie Logan.  She was the youngest of five children; brother, George, and  sisters, Thelma, Pauline and Viola, all passed before her. She cared for her parents...