Obituaries

Oct 29, 2022

Virginia R. (Hein) Moeller “Ginny” 94 of Vandalia passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Ginny was born on December 1, 1927, in Montezuma, OH to the late Regina (Heitkamp) and Ferd Hein Sr.  Ginny began working in her father’s restaurant before meeting and marrying her devoted husband, Ott Moeller, who loved her dearly.  Ginny & Ott moved...

Oct 26, 2022

FOLINO, Robert M. “Bob,” 71, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born to Sam & Millie (Parker) Folino on December 26, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio. Bob was a member of Pierce Point Community Church in Amelia, Ohio, and volunteered for the churches’ food pantry. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam...

Oct 26, 2022

Nancy Marie Winfield, 72, of Butler Township, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. A private graveside service will take place at the convenience of the family at St. John's Cemetery in Tipp City. Arrangements entrusted to the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia.

Oct 26, 2022

LUTZ, Clarence L., 84, of Northridge, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Clarence was a member and past commander of V.F.W Post #8211 in West Milton and the AMVETS. He grew up in Northridge and worked as...

Oct 25, 2022

WOLFE, Patrick K. “Pat,” 88, of Piqua, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. He was born to Kerm & Freda Wolfe on July 13, 1934 in Troy, Ohio. Pat was an insurance agent for Western & Southern and Erie Insurance Companies for many years. He also served as a youth director for Troy Baptist Temple. Preceded...

Oct 24, 2022

KURITAR, Joseph George, Jr., 75, of Butler Township, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. He was born to Joseph, Sr. & Olga  Kuritar (Kruzsicz) on November 27, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. Joe was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Dayton. He was retired from Tech Metals after 45...

Oct 24, 2022

HANNA, Harry O. Jr., age 78 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County.  He was born December 5, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Harry O. & Virginia Curtis.

Harry was a 1964 graduate of Colonel White High School, a retired employee of General Motors with 30 years of...

Oct 19, 2022

Hannahan, Eric G., age 64, of Vandalia passed away unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Eric was born on January 6, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio, to John Stanley Hannahan, Sr. and Amanda (Durham) Hannahan. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law Kermit H. and Anna R. Hannahan; sister...

Oct 19, 2022

DANIELS, Danny Martin Sr., 73, formerly of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He was born to Herbert & Chloe Daniels on March 4, 1949 in Paintsville, Kentucky. Danny was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Diana Ellington. Survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Lori Daniels; son, Danny Martin Daniels,...

Oct 19, 2022

Derek Michael Higgins

Age 35, of Butler Twp., passed away due to injuries sustained in a tragic accident at his home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Derek was born June 15, 1987 in Dayton to Shawn P. & Debra L. (Schuh) Higgins. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by one sister, Megan Higgins; maternal...

Oct 14, 2022

COLE, Michele M. "Mickey," age 77 of Centerville, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022.  Michele was born April 27, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald & Dolores (McKinney) Harenberg.

Preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Melinda Henry, Michelle is survived by her son, Mark Cole; grandchildren,...

Oct 12, 2022

WILCHER, Mildred P. “Millie,” 94, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County surrounded by her family. She was born to Simeon & Ida Pittman on January 17, 1928 in Charleston, West Virginia. Millie loved playing cards and golf. She never met a stranger and her door was always open. In addition...

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...