Obituaries

Jul 22, 2022

SEVERT, Martha S. (Finley) age 78, formerly of Englewood, passed away July 22, 2022.  Martha was born May 7, 1944 in Jamestown, Ohio, daughter of the late James and Violet Finley.  Preceded in death by the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Severt, 11 brothers and sisters and step-daughter, Karen Bostwick, Martha is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Brett)...

Jul 22, 2022

Brenda Seagraves

Age 58, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at The Hospice of Dayton.

Brenda was born July 27, 1963 in Dayton to the late Edward & Caryl (Horner) Moak. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her ex-husband, Mickey Seagraves, Sr.

Brenda loved playing...

Jul 20, 2022

Darrell Ralph Byers passed peacefully from this life on July 20, 2022, at 84 years of age.  Darrell was born to Ralph Parnell Byers and Mildred Vitella (known as Todd) McGriff Byers on August 11, 1937.

Darrell proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1958.  He married the love of his life,...

Jul 18, 2022

SERVICES RESCHEDULED

VISITATION  THURSDAY  JULY 28  4-7pm

FUNERAL  FRIDAY JULY 29  10:00am

PIZZINO, Joseph R. “Joe” age 84, of Butler Twp. went to be with Jesus, Monday, July 18, 2022, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  Joe is reunited in Heaven...

Jul 13, 2022

KASH, Ronald L., 67, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was born to the late Raymond & Lillian Kash on Dec. 30, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. Ron was owner of Ron’s Auto Sales in Dayton. He was an avid golfer and cat lover. Survived by his sister & brother, Patricia & Jim Kash (Kathy);...

Jul 12, 2022

GLOCK, David L. “Dave,” Sr., 75, of Northridge, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022. He was born to the late George & Mary Glock on Jan. 4, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. Dave was a member of the First Baptist Church of Northridge. He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Dave was a...

Jul 11, 2022

Lawrence T. Laub “Larry”

Age 95 of North Fort Myers, Florida and previously of Vandalia, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, in Port Charlotte, Florida.

He was born September 27, 1926 in Vandalia to the late Thomas & Louise (Frey) Laub. Larry was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Delores Laub,...

Jul 10, 2022

Sharon Kay Elliott (Meyers, Mitman)

Age 80, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the Oaks of West Kettering. Sharon was born May 10, 1942, in Springfield, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents Herman Meyers, Mary Ellen Meyers (Brady) & Jessie Meyers, adoptive parents Charles & Mildred Mitman and two...

Jul 4, 2022

McKINNEY, John Herbert, 86, of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. He was born to Herbert & Ruth McKinney on Nov. 14, 1935 in Troy, Ohio. John was a member of Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church and served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He was an electrical project engineer, and an electrical consultant engineer...

Jul 4, 2022

BOHANNON, Robert D., 91, of Dayton, passed away Monday July 4, 2022. He was born to James & Julia Bohannon on Apr. 19, 1931 in Lenore, Kentucky. Robert served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a life member of both V.F.W. # 9582 and American Legion #668 in Vandalia. He was owner of...

Jun 30, 2022

Irene “Mango” Simpson

Age 89, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at The Hospice of Dayton. Irene was born February 3, 1933 in Drift, Kentucky to the late Edward & Alice (Carol) Wright. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Earl Simpson, in 2005;...

Jun 25, 2022

Daiton Deion Vinson-Sharp

Age 22, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Daiton was born on September 11, 1999 in Dayton, Ohio and was lovingly referred to as “D” and “Big D” by family and close friends.

D graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School and Montgomery County Career and Technology Center (Criminal Justice program) in...

Jun 20, 2022

BUDDE, Steven Lee, age 73, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 30, 1949 to John J. and Mildred L. (Lamb) Budde. Steve attended Queen of Martyrs in Murlin Heights through 8th grade at which time he studied briefly at the Brunnerdale Seminary...

Jun 20, 2022

Chirico, Patty (Pat) Lou formerly of Vandalia, OH, passed away at Promedica of Hillsboro on June 20th 2022.

Patty was born on September 1st, 1943, in Mansfield, OH, to William and Edith Lightfoot. Pat was co-owner of Background Music and Sound in Vandalia, OH, for 32 years, and former restaurant D’s Drive Thru,...

Jun 18, 2022

Christine T. Watson

Age 92, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2022. She was born in Overton County, TN to the late Pete & Anna Mae Tudor. She moved to Dayton in 1952 and considered it home for over 70 years.

Christine is preceded in death by Preston, her husband of 43 years and by...

Jun 12, 2022

Joseph A. Dranschak

Age 78, of Vandalia, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his home. Joe was born November 28, 1943 in Syracuse, New York to the late Nicholas & Anna (Oleksak) Dranschak. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded by his siblings, Nicholas Dranschak, Carol Drumm & Mary Ann Mackey.

Joe...

Jun 11, 2022

SCHROEDER, Jane A., 90, of Butler Township, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Richmond, Indiana. She was born to Darwin & Florence Jackson in Butler Twp. (Montgomery County), Ohio on July 23, 1931. Jane was a long-time active member of Polk Grove United Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Harvey...

Jun 11, 2022

CLEMONS, Lynda J., 78, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022. She was born to the (late) Harvey & Melba Rains on Feb. 26, 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee. Lynda had attended the Open Bible Christian Church in Dayton. Preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; infant son, Edward Michael Hughes; nephews, Chris Barlow & Conor...

Jun 10, 2022

DONNELLY, Delores J., age 91, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton following a brief stay. Delores grew up in Northridge and graduated from Northridge High School. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Bryant; father and step-mother, Steve and Gladys Pohl; husband, James (Duby) Donnelly; brother, Don Pohl. She is...

Jun 3, 2022

BROWNE, Billie Francine (Geders) “Billie”, 80 years, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away June 3rd, 2022.  Billie was born February 8th, 1942 in Kirkwood, Missouri and married Michael Browne, the love of her life of over 58 years in 1964.  It was his career with GM that brought their family to begin a new life in Dayton, OH.  Billie...