Obituaries

Oct 6, 2022

Norma D. Coon

Age 96, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Kettering Medical Center.

She was born March 3, 1926 in Clinton County, Ohio to the late Charles Brooke & Stella (Tolle) Damron. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years,...

Oct 5, 2022

CARVER, Steven B. “Steve,” 65, of Union, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022. He was born to David & Betty Carver on August 29, 1957 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Steve was also known as “Little Bear” and “Cub”. He was a life member of V.F.W. Post #5434 in Union. Preceded in death by his father, David, and mother,...

Oct 4, 2022

PASTORI, Evelyn “Ruth,” 87, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at her home. She was born to Wiley & Della Collett on November 17, 1934 in Brookside, Kentucky. Ruth was a member of the Kettering Assembly of God. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Pastori, and her son, Ballard Austin Burkhart. Survived by her son &...

Oct 1, 2022

George R. "Bob" Heyduck

Age 89, made his journey to Heaven on Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma. He is survived by his cousin, Lois Mcconahay; sister-in-law, Ida Heyduck and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation  will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 6, at Morton & Whetstone...

Sep 27, 2022

Gloria Henger (nee: Hein)

Age 94, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at her home at Friendship Village, where she had resided for the past seven years, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. She was born March 20, 1928 in Dayton to the late Edward John & Ruth (Burris) Hein. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...

Sep 26, 2022

Ronald Lee Barnett, 74, of New Carlisle, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022. He was born to Ben & Geneva Barnett on Apr. 13, 1948 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Ron was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and member of the New Carlisle Baptist Church. He was also known as the “VW” man. Preceded in...

Sep 25, 2022

David Ford Tregoning, age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton, OH. Although we mourn our loss, we celebrate that he is now with his Heavenly Father. He was born October 31, 1952 in Shaker Heights, to William Jr “Bill” and Kate (Dennison) Tregoning. He was a 1970 graduate of Shaker Heights High...

Sep 25, 2022

SHERMAN, Bertha (Bert), 81, of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022, one day short of her 82nd birthday from a sudden illness. Born Bertha Copper on September 26, 1940 in Philadelphia and was married to Larry Sherman on July 3, 1961 until his passing in 1989. She was then in a committed relationship...

Sep 24, 2022

Swallow, Marion L. "Joe" age 90 formerly of Butler Twp. passed away Saturday September 24, 2022 at Otterbein of Lebanon.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Sep 22, 2022

Carver, Betty D., age 86, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Betty was born April 6, 1936, in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late Jesse and Ruby (Ramey) Franklin. She was a founding member of the East Dayton Freewill Baptist Church and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was...

Sep 15, 2022

James E. Hackenberger

Age 80, of Butler Twp., went home to be with his Lord & Savior peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Jim was born July 8, 1942 in Dayton to the late James M. & Thelma (Ernst) Hackenberger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five sisters....

Sep 13, 2022

CARBONE, Stephen James, 33, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 8, 1989 and graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School in 2008. As a dedicated Boy Scout, Stephen earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout. He studied mechanical engineering at Sinclair College and Wright State University. Preceded in death...

Sep 7, 2022

John Brian Davis

Age 13, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. He was born February 21, 2009 in Panama City Beach, Florida. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Brian Davis; and by his uncle, Jay Phillips. Johnny was in eighth grade at Northridge Local Schools. He was an avid video gamer....

Sep 6, 2022

Nancy G. Haas

Age 82 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Nancy was born August 12, 1940, daughter of the late Lester and Edna (Chastain) Ridenour. She began her working career as a Health and Phys Ed teacher in the Jefferson Township School District, and later served as a Chaplain in the Montgomery...

Sep 6, 2022

Marsha Elaine Randall, 61, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Grandview Hospital. She was born to Edward & Mabel Goode on February 16, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio. Marsha was a graduate of Tipp City High School. Preceded in death by her mother, Mabel, and her daughter, Keri Walker. Survived by her father & step-mother,...

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,...