Obituaries

Mar 21, 2022

Nora Howard Kaglic

Age 88, passed away on March 21, 2022 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Born in South Fork, Kentucky on July 6, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Walter Howard and Marie Slover Howard. For many years, Nora worked as a sales associate at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Base Exchange. Nora also...

Mar 17, 2022

Patricia Sue King

Age 73, of Vandalia, passed away at home on Thursday, March 17, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Patricia was born September 12, 1948 in Hazard, Kentucky to James F. and Lillian Goff.

She retired from General Motors.

Patricia (Pat) was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roger D. King...

Mar 8, 2022

DAVIS, Martha J., 89, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2022. She was born to Vinton & Grace Moyer on Oct. 17, 1932 in Germantown, Ohio. Martha was a member of First Light Church in Vandalia and enjoyed the fellowship and bible study in the Classics group. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Helen, Betty...

Feb 28, 2022

NOBLE, John M., Jr., 76, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. He was born to John & Elizabeth Noble on Sept. 16, 1945 in Hazard, Kentucky. John served our country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 50 years, Carolyn Noble, in 2019,...

Feb 25, 2022

Marsha M. Wamsley

Age 73, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital.   She was born September 19, 1948 in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of the late Harold “Buck” & Jean (Sivak) Mowery.    Marsha was dedicated to her profession and the people she served over her longstanding career.  She retired from Sinclair Community...

Feb 23, 2022

Thomas Emerson Williams

Age 88, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Born July 20, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, Tom was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Tom shared 58 years of marriage with Janice Cooper Williams. They raised a daughter, Julie, and a son, Scott. Janice preceded...

Feb 22, 2022

HELLARD, Lewis Thomas “Tom”, age 83 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Tom was born February 4, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Caleb P. and Mattie E. (Sinclair) Hellard. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran and retired from the City of Vandalia Department of Public Works with 30 years of service. He also served...

Feb 18, 2022

Shaner, Larry S

Born September 22, 1937 in Greenville, Ohio. Passed away February 18, 2022 after a courageous battle with COVID-19.  Larry is survived by his wife Sharon Shaner (Manson)Tipp City, Ohio, Son Barry Shaner (Penny) of Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Daughter’s Brenda Shaner (Connie) and Cindy Shaner of Cincinnati, Ohio, Step-Son Doug Manson (Barb), Miamisburg, Ohio...

Feb 17, 2022

Richard T. Ballard, Jr.

Age 60, of Harrison Twp., passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Grandview Hospital. Rick was born March 7, 1961 in Dayton to Richard T. (Sr.) & Phyllis (Fletcher) Ballard. His father preceded him in death; along with his sister, Barbara Jean Davis.

Rick is survived by his mother, Phyllis Burrows;...

Feb 17, 2022

POSMA, Robin L., 62, of Union, passed away Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. She was born to Joan Blase on Aug. 2, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by her mother, Joan, and her brother, Jeff Blase. Robin graduated from Meadowdale High School Class of 1977. She has served as a Montgomery County Court Mediator, Vandalia Fire...

Feb 14, 2022

Helen L. Roe

Age 80, of Trotwood, passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 at Rest Haven Nursing Center in Greenville, Ohio. She was born to Russell & Lucile Dedrick on Sept. 15, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio.

Helen had worked for Kroger Corp. & N.C.R. She enjoyed sewing, making baby clothes and Barbie dolls.

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Feb 14, 2022

John R. Dalzell

Age 85, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born June 30, 1936 in Inkster, Michigan. John was preceded in death by two wives, Nancy C. Dalzell and Leara Dalzell; and by one son, Jeffrey D. Dalzell.  John is survived by two sons, John T. “Tim”...

Feb 14, 2022

Thomas L. Hochwalt, Sr.

Age 78, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, on his birthday. He was born February 14, 1944 in Dayton to the late Noel & Ruby (Houseman) Hochwalt. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister, Joann Wuest & her husband, Paul; and by his brother, Noel...

Feb 12, 2022

MONNIN, Thomas L., 59, of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. He was born to Edwin & Joy Monnin on Mar. 29, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin & Joy Monnin, and his sister, Rebecca Coleman. Survived by his brothers, Randy J. & Michael L. Monnin; brother-in-law, Kenneth...

Feb 12, 2022

Kenneth Richardson

Age 98, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at The Hospice of Dayton. Kenny was born July 24, 1923 in Sadoni, Illinois to the late Herbert & Cltia (Turpin) Richardson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his dear friends & cousins, Paul & Ruth Boehner; close friend,...

Feb 12, 2022

MARTIN, Patricia A. “Patty” (Puchalski), 72, of Northridge, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on Aug. 13, 1949. Patty attended Queen of Martyrs Catholic School through 8th grade and graduated Northridge High School in 1967. She was a tax preparer for H & R Block for over 40 years. Preceded in...

Feb 10, 2022

FATONE, Charles “Charlie,” 77, of Butler Township, passed away Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. He was born to Blaise & Jane Fatone on Aug. 25, 1944 in New Rochelle, New York. Charlie was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church since 1969. He graduated from the University of Dayton in 1967 and was a Flyer basketball season ticket...

Feb 8, 2022

PING, Robert “Bob,” 69, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 at his home. Bob was born to the late Bill & Doris Ping on Apr. 18, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio. He was retired from Pepperidge Farm with over 25 years of service. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, horseshoes, riding motorcycles and most importantly having a...

Feb 8, 2022

Lloyd B. Holbrook

Age 78, of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, with his family by his side. Lloyd was born June 4, 1943 in Prestonsburg, KY to the late Johnny & Missouri (Neeley) Holbrook. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five brothers...

Feb 5, 2022

WEBER, John J., age 90, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Landings of Huber Heights.  He was born on January 14, 1932 in Fulton County, Ohio, son of the late Elmer J. and Dorothy L. (Grime) Weber.

John was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of...