Obituaries

Dec 16, 2022

Andrew J. “Andy” Papanek, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022, in Miamisburg, Ohio.

Andy was born to the late Andrew and Anna Papanek on October 5, 1939.  He graduated from Butler High School, was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and attended Sinclair Community College.  In 1964 he was hired as a...

Dec 13, 2022

KRAMER, Richard A. “Rick”, age 70, of Butler Township, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  Rick was born January 11, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late William J. & Doris Kramer.  He served proudly in the Army National Guard from 1972-1988 and was a retired mechanic with Fed Ex with 40 years of service.   Rick was the...

Dec 13, 2022

Patricia A. Buckwalter

Age 85, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital – Main Campus.

Pat was born September 11, 1937 in Dayton to the late James & Louella (Hoops) McGowan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Linda Demuth.

She...

Dec 13, 2022

Marilyn (Saum) Strominger, 89, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022. She was born in Dayton Ohio on January 24, 1933, graduated from Kiser High School and worked for the City of Dayton Municipal Court system for over 30 years. Marilyn enjoyed a lifetime of friends, family and time with her precious dog Barney. Her summers...

Dec 12, 2022

Ailene W. Mulhern

Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 12, 2022. She is survived by one son, Floyd Thurman & his wife, Kim; three grandchildren, Danny Borchers (Lisa), Becky Thurman-Tucker (Ronnie) and Jason Thurman; seven great grandchildren, Cody Borchers, Cayden Borchers, Makayla Thurman, Gracie Thurman, Dakota Thurman, Colton Thurman &...

Dec 9, 2022

HOUGHTLING, Evelyn J., age 96 of Miamisburg passed away Saturday afternoon, December 10, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her first husband of 51 years, John W. Houghtling, her second husband of 16 years, Robert D. Goodwin, and her great-grandson, David Z. (Darianne) Baker.

Evelyn is survived by...

Dec 8, 2022

Dempsie Holt, 81, of Dayton, OH, passed away December 8, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones, after bravely fighting an illness of four months. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He loved Kentucky Basketball, gardening, chickens, the outdoors, hiking, and most of all, his family.

Born...

Dec 7, 2022

Karen Ann (Alexander) Florkey, age 68 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at Kettering Health Miamisburg of complications arising from heart failure.

Karen’s memory will be cherished by her husband Edward, children John (Meredith), Jean (Jason) Mitofsky, and James (Jenna), grandchildren Ella, Mia, and Max Florkey, Ian and Ilana Mitofsky, and...

Dec 7, 2022

WAGNER, Danny R., 79, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 at his home. He was born Dec. 9, 1942 in Dayton to the late John & Virgie (Back) Wagner. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Ann Wagner, and two brothers, Ronald & Richard...

Dec 5, 2022

VIRGINIA ELNORA (NISWONGER) WILMER

Virginia Elnora (Niswonger) Wilmer, age 103, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Vancrest Health Care Center in New Carlisle, Ohio.  She was born in Germantown, Ohio, on February 19, 1919.  She was preceded in death by her parents Obidiah Worthington Niswonger and Mildred Mae (Peiffer Niswonger) Courtney, her husband Lee...

Dec 5, 2022

HUTCHISON, Frank, 85, of Northridge, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. He was born to Llewlyn & Mary (Cooley) Hutchison on Aug. 2, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio. Frank was retired from Dayton Public Schools. Preceded in death by his wife, Jeraldine; son, Steve; brothers, Joe, Jesse Lee, James & Daryl Hutchison.

Survived by...

Dec 3, 2022

Luana A. Ping, 66, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was born to Roland & Bobbie (Begley) Muncy on July 31, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio. Luana had worked for Krogers and Vandalia City Schools. She enjoyed crafts, painting and traveling. If she didn’t make you laugh, she’d make you cry. Preceded in death by...

Dec 2, 2022

HUSTON, Eugene L., “Gene” 91, passed on December 2, 2022.  He had been a resident of Randall Residence of Tipp City for 5 years, having lived in Vandalia, Ohio for the prior 50 years.  His parents were Harold and Mary Helen Huston (deceased).  Also preceding him in death was his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Jeanne (Laughlin DeCamp). ...

Dec 1, 2022

Joseph Michael DeKold

Age 71, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, due to complications with cancer. He bravely fought cancer for 18 years.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Egler) DeKold. He graduated from the Missouri University of Science and Technology with a degree in electrical...

Nov 30, 2022

Audrey F. Pacifico

Age 95, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Friendship Village. Audrey was born August 7, 1927 in Greenville, Texas to the late Ezra & Emma (Harbin) Huckabay. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, James Pacifico, in 1974; daughter, June Bradley; and by...

Nov 28, 2022

TINDALL, Dale A., age 54 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at his residence.  Dale was born June 20, 1968 in Dayton.  He is survived by his mother, Janice Collins (Chuck); his wife of 32 years, Jolene (Cotterman) Tindall; 3 children, Zach Tindall, Michelle Hall and Rose Slife; 5 grandchildren, Alex Hall, Parker Roberts, Jacob Hall, Lilly...

Nov 27, 2022

Margaret “Peg” Clapper Baker passed away peacefully early Sunday November 27th at Miami Valley Hospital at the age of 95.  Born on September 30, 1927, in Akron Ohio to Lucretia (Morgan) and Daniel W. Clapper, she was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

A graduate of The Ohio State University (1949), she taught...

Nov 27, 2022

GRIMES, Dale F., Jr, age 80, died peacefully at Randall Residence, Tipp City, Ohio on November 27, 2022.  He was born November 12, 1942 in Celina, Ohio, son of the late Dale F. Sr. & Evelyn (Harmeyer) Grimes.   Dale is survived by his wife, Patricia (Hinze) Turner Grimes, son, Brett Grimes (Patty), step-daughter, Paige (Adams) Pressel Rivera (Adalberto), and...

Nov 26, 2022

BALL, Robert Melvin “Bob”, age 77 of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 from Lewy Body Dementia.  Bob was born December 8, 1944 in Troy, Ohio son of the late Melvin and Adeline (North) Ball.  After graduating high school in 1961, he joined the Army Reserves and then the Air National Guard.

In 1973, Bob...

Nov 23, 2022

WILSON, Joseph Edward Sr., age 74, passed away on November 23, 2022.  He was born in Washington Court House, Ohio, to Charles and Jessie Wilson.  Joe was preceded in death by his sisters, Ellen Seymour, Betty Schaefer and Patty Hottinger; and brothers, Robert and Charles Wilson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Karen;...