Obituaries

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...

Feb 4, 2022

Gloria Jean Gala

Age 67, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. Gloria was born December 3, 1954 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late James & Genevieve (Thaxton) Workman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by the father of her children, Larry Gala; and by one son, Jimmy.

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Feb 3, 2022

LAMB, Paul O., age 83 of Butler Twp., passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the Landings of Huber Heights.  He was born September 3, 1939 in Sutton, West VA, son of the late Paul T. & Retha Lowe.  Paul was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired electrician with 31 years of service at the Chrysler Corporation.   Preceded...

Feb 2, 2022

CORRIGAN, Susan L., age 77, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Story Point of Troy.  She was born July 18, 1944 in Plattsburgh, NY, daughter of the late Leo C. & Mae (Adams) Rabideau.  Sue enjoyed spending time traveling the world with her husband, Ed, and was an active member of the Vandalia Sister Cities...

Feb 1, 2022

Wanda J. Smith

Age 87, of Dayton, took her Heavenly flight on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Wanda was born January 16, 1935 in Neverfail, TN to the late Beecher E. Kidwell and Ona (Eldridge) & Roy Hodge. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Owen “Tiny”...

Jan 30, 2022

George William Thorne passed away on January 30, 2022 in Lake City, Florida.  George was born February 16, 1932 in Albany, Ohio to the late Carroll and Florence Thorne.

George served in the U.S. Military as a dental technician.  After he got out of the service, he became a barber for 40 years. ...

Jan 29, 2022

SNYDER, Richard E., age 68 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.  He was born February 25, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and a retired employee of WPAFB with 43 years of service.  Rich was a sweet man who was actively involved in Civil War reenactments, the...

Jan 28, 2022

SNYDER, Harry V., 83, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. He was born to Ralph & Helen Snyder on Jan. 15, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio. Harry was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vandalia. He was a troop & council leader for the Boy Scouts of America. Harry enjoyed his volunteer time...

Jan 27, 2022

VANCIL, Sharon Joyce, age 78 of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Stonespring of Vandalia Healthcare Center.  She was born on March 12, 1943, along with her twin sister, Tharon Granger in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, to the late Letha and Frank Sawade.  Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie E. Vancil on November...

Jan 26, 2022

DEAL, Barbara J., age 88 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Grace Brethren Village.  She was born January 18, 1934 in Vandalia, daughter of the late Jesse & Lottie (Furnas) Jackson.  Barbara was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and a member of Polk Grove United Church of Christ.  She enjoyed snowmobiling, traveling, boating with family...

Jan 25, 2022

HUTCHINS, Shirley J., 85, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. She was born to Wilbur & Mary Locke on Sept. 7, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio. Shirley owned a cleaning business and was a great mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and preparing Sunday dinners for her family. Preceded in death by her parents, her sisters,...

Jan 23, 2022

HAGAN, Gene B., age 92 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022.  Gene was born March 15, 1929 in Dayton, son of the late Harold & Lillian (Guinn) Hagan.  He was a graduate of Northridge High School, Class of 1947, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church.  Gene...

Jan 22, 2022

Thomas David Cooper

Age 89, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022.  Tom was born April 7, 1932, in Dayton, son of Arnold Leroy and Edna Catherine Guthrie Cooper.  He was a 1950 graduate of Kiser High School in old North Dayton, where he met and later married his late wife of 51 years, Katherine Ann...