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Mary Louise Vogus

Mary Louise Vogus

Jan 7, 2025

Mary Louise Vogus

Age 92, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Mary was born February 25, 1932 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Lester & Goldie Marie (Lansing) Smith. In addition to her parents, Mary was also preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Richard Vogus, in 2010; and by one son, Frank Bennett.

 Mary enjoyed gardening, video...

David A. Sebastian

David A. Sebastian

Jan 6, 2025

David Alan Sebastian, 82, of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. He was born to John, Jr. & Evelyn Sebastian on October 10, 1942 in Lexington, Kentucky. David had worked for McCauley Propeller Systems and was a life insurance agent. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Johnny, and his siblings, Marilyn,...

Trenton Paul Abraham Ladd

Trenton Paul Abraham Ladd

Jan 5, 2025

Trenton Paul Abraham Ladd, 25, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born to Carol Jackson & Billy Ladd on December 15, 1999 in Dayton, Ohio. Trenton was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School. Preceded in death by his father, Billy Ladd; grandmothers, Patricia Ladd & Karol Holland; uncle, Mike Ladd; aunt, Cheri Roberts.

Survived by his...

Shirley K. Miller

Shirley K. Miller

Jan 2, 2025

Shirley K. Miller

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at The Laurels of West Carrollton. Shirley was born May 24, 1945 in Dayton to the late Richard & Christina (Faulkner) Washburn. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bob Miller; and by a brother, Ronnie Washburn.

Shirley was a member of...

Timothy Alan Watts II

Timothy Alan Watts II

Jan 1, 2025

Timothy Alan Watts II, Age 37, of Kettering, passed away on January 1, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1987, in Dayton, Ohio to his parents Timothy Watts and Susan Watts. Tim was a 2008 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and MVCTC specializing in Criminal Justice.

Preceded in death by his mother, Susan Watts, and grandparents Velma Watts, John Wilt...

Roger Neil Rizzardi, MD

Roger Neil Rizzardi, MD

Dec 29, 2024

Roger Neil Rizzardi, MD, 79, of Butler Township, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home. He was born to Frank & Josephine Rizzardi on March 9, 1945 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Roger was a graduate of Fairfield University, in Connecticut, and received his medical degree from the Universite Libre de Bruxelles Faculty of Medicine in Brussels, Belgium. He retired...

Joseph T. Martin

Joseph T. Martin

Dec 29, 2024

Joseph T. Martin

Age 30, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Joe was born May 25, 1994 in Dayton to James T. Martin, II and Laura A. Wieland. In addition to his father, Joe was also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James T. Martin, I; and by his maternal grandfather, Robert L. Wieland.

Joe was an...

Richard Gerald Beasley

Richard Gerald Beasley

Dec 28, 2024

Richard Gerald Beasley

“Jerry”

Age 91, of Union, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Cypress Point in Englewood. Jerry was born October 26, 1933 in Granite City, Illinois to the late Louis Leon & Ruth Evelyn (Sykes) Beasley. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Rosemary (Faulkner) Beasley, in 2003.

Jerry...

Barbara A. Chambers

Barbara A. Chambers

Dec 27, 2024

Barbara A. Chambers

Age 92, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at her home on December 27, 2024. Barbara was born September 17, 1932 to the late Bernell & Helen (Kent) Robb. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harry R. Chambers; and by one daughter, Tracey M. Chambers.

Barbara is survived by...

Cathy J. Lutz

Cathy J. Lutz

Dec 27, 2024

Cathy J. Lutz

Age 67, of Vandalia, passed away at her home on Friday, December 27, 2024. Cathy was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 19, 1957 to William & Mary (Avery) Heizer. She was preceded in death by her father and by her sister, Brenda. 

Cathy was a member of the Piqua Church of the Brethren. 

In addition to her mother, Cathy...

Kevin S. Lloyd

Kevin S. Lloyd

Dec 20, 2024

Kevin Sheldon Lloyd, 64, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024 with his family surrounding him.  

Born in Dayton, Ohio on November 23, 1960, Kevin met his wife Deborah (Reiter) Lloyd and was married on August 15, 1981. Kevin was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran from 1980-1984, serving those years in Rapid City, South Dakota,...

Thomas Clinton Staley

Thomas Clinton Staley

Dec 18, 2024

Thomas Clinton Staley, age 86, of Vandalia, Ohio, began his newest adventure as he entered heaven on December 18, 2024. He was born on October 7, 1938, in Jamestown, Ohio, to the late Thomas Clifton Staley and Willa Ruth (Lieurance) Staley. In addition to his parents, Tom was also preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Max Alan Royka, and...

Kenneth W. Butler

Kenneth W. Butler

Dec 18, 2024

BUTLER, Kenneth W., “Kenny”, age 61 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Kenny was born September 25, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio, son of James Butler and Judith (Hetrick). He was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan, enjoyed rock music, attending concerts and watching “big time wrestling.” Kenny is survived by his beloved, Donna Butler; his mother, Judy White;...

Alice Jane Berry

Alice Jane Berry

Dec 17, 2024

BERRY, Alice Jane Dinan, 79, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, after a short illness. Alice was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and was the daughter of Una (Carpenter) Dinan and Edward Warren Dinan, Jr. She lived most of her adult life in Dayton, Ohio, and spent her final years in Richmond, Indiana. 

Alice graduated from Mount Mercy University and dedicated an...

Phyllis M. Burrows

Phyllis M. Burrows

Dec 14, 2024

Phyllis M. Burrows, 88, of Northridge (Dayton), passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was born to James & Ada Fletcher on November 11, 1936 in Madison County, Kentucky. Phyllis was a long-time member of the Northridge Freewill Baptist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Richard Ballard & Frank Burrows; daughter, Barbara Jean Davis; son, Richard T....

Wilma L. Erickson

Wilma L. Erickson

Dec 13, 2024

Wilma L. Erickson, 80, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born to Ernest & Beulah Boshears on September 13, 1944 in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Wilma was a graduate of Northridge High School (Dayton) and past member of the (former) Beardshear United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Dayton....

Edward "Ed" J. Shoemaker

Edward "Ed" J. Shoemaker

Dec 11, 2024

Edward “Ed” J. Shoemaker

Edward J. Shoemaker was born to Donald and Marianne Shoemaker on March 14th, 1961 and departed this earth on December 10th, 2024. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 41 years, Lori (Case), mother Marianne, and siblings Ken (Belinda) and Linda (Kevin) Ricci, his Aunt Pat and cousin Jen Moylan, Aunts Pat...

Harriet E. Marsh

Harriet E. Marsh

Dec 9, 2024

Harriet E. Marsh, 83, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born to William & Harriet Carl on October 10, 1941 in Montgomery County, Ohio. Harriet graduated from Fairview High School and had worked at N.C.R., and later retired from Delphi. She was an avid reader and loved to play slots, video poker and loved to travel. 

Preceded...

Mary A. Cruea

Mary A. Cruea

Nov 30, 2024

CRUEA, Mary A., “Murdy”, age 91 of Dayton, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, November 30, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Murdy was born December 6, 1932 in Adams Co., OH, daughter of the late Wiley and Fannie (Carter) Knox. Preceded in death by her husband, Jake; daughters, “Sally” Knox and Kelly “Ke-Ke” Cruea; son-in-law, Clyde Knox,...

Kelle Ann Dolan

Kelle Ann Dolan

Nov 29, 2024

Kelle Ann Dolan

Age 62 of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Momentous Health at Vandalia. Kelle was born December 4, 1961 to Richard F. & Regina M. (Lampman) Dolan. Kelle was preceded in death by her father; and by one brother-in-law, Curtis “Danny” Hunt.

Kelle loved all animals and was proud to work as a Veterinarian Technician for...

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