Obituaries

Oct 11, 2021

BOSTWICK, Karen K., age 57 of Dayton, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital.   She was born January 16, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio.  Karen was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Murlin Heights and was an employee of Millat Industries.

Preceded in death by her father, Robert Severt, mother and step-father, Dorothy...

Oct 7, 2021

Betty Jean Tays

Age 79, of Butler Twp., passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital. Betty Jean was born September 17, 1942 in Greenville, TN to the late Walter Rome & Florence Elizabeth (Babb) Dixon. In addition to her parents, Betty Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, James...

Oct 6, 2021

Doris Mae Ping

Age 93, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Hearth & Home of Vandalia. Doris was born May 18, 1928 in Dayton to the late James W. & Elsie (Hubble) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, James W. Ping, in...

Oct 5, 2021

Mary L. Highfield-Beatty (nee: Ritz)

Age 97, passed away peacefully at Friendship Village on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Mary was born July 22, 1924 in Dayton to the late Carl & Louise (Breisch) Ritz.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Arthur Beatty, in...

Oct 3, 2021

DAVIS, Sue E., age 78, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at her residence.   Sue was born August 25, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert & Laura (Steinbock) Williams.   Sue was a beautiful, simple lady who loved traveling, decorating her home, and spending time with her grandchildren.   At one time, Sue proudly owned and...

Oct 1, 2021

PRUNEST, Mona R., age 62 of West Milton, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born March 15, 1959 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio, daughter of Charles & Jewell (Jordan) Shepherd.  Preceded in death by her mother, Jewell, husband, Jimmie Prunest, and 2 children, Robert Shane Prunest and Samantha Jewell Prunest, Mona is survived...

Sep 30, 2021

Ronald G. Short was born January 30, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio to his parents Charles (deceased) & Sandra Short. Ron's brothers are Chuck Short & Greg Short. Survived by his wife & best friend, Robin (Miller) Short, and  also survived by his son, Brad (Alyssa) Short who gave Ron & Robin two granddaughters, Ellie & Ava Short.

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Sep 29, 2021

Eileen E. Lutz

Age 93, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the Masonic Home in Springfield. Eileen was born February 21, 1928 in Dayton to the late Walter S. & Norma (Long) Brumbaugh. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Harry E. Lutz, in 2014;...

Sep 27, 2021

YOUNT, Netty G., age 75 of Riverside, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born February 5, 1946 in Keokee, Virginia, daughter of the late Gregory G. & Dorothy (Casteel) Galloway.  Netty served as the Program Coordinator for Undergraduate Studies at Wright State University, was a member of the First Light Church, Vandalia and...

Sep 25, 2021

MARKLEY, Daniel Ray, age 83, of Tipp City, went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2021. He was born November 29, 1937, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his father Roscoe Markley and mother Nellie Copeland.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years...

Sep 22, 2021

Marsha S. Courter, age 62 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home September 22, 2021. She was born February 18, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of Marvin and Myra Warner.

Marsha was a sweet and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who bravely faced her diagnosis and long fight against her illness of...

Sep 21, 2021

Cynthia (Cindy) Anne Chamberlain was born on March 7, 1950.  It is with great sadness that Cindy was taken from us after a short, private battle with cancer on September 21, 2021. Cindy was always so positive, upbeat about life and her faith. Her greatest joys in life were her family and friends. Cindy enjoyed going out...

Sep 14, 2021

Kenneth Frank Ellis

Age 87, of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Grandview Hospital. Ken was born April 5, 1934 in Omar, West Virginia.

He was a member of Northridge Freewill Baptist Church, retired from General Motors – Delco Moraine and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War.

Sep 11, 2021

DORFMEIER, Janet D., age 67 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021.  She was born August 14, 1954 in Highland Park, Michigan, daughter of the late Ethridge and Mattie (Butler) White. Janet loved spending time gardening, baking and sewing.  Preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Wallace White, Janet is survived by her sons, Wesley McCuiston...

Sep 11, 2021

Renie Jo Rodgers

Age 65, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, at her home.

Renie is survived by her daughter, Michelle Miller; two grandchildren, Aubrie & Gwin; brothers, John & David Starline; sister, Sharon Starline; nephew, Tyler Starline; and nieces, Karen LaFayette & Lori Benning.

Renie was preceded in death by...

Sep 9, 2021

Betty A. Storck

Age 93, of Tipp City, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. Betty was born January 20, 1928 in Dayton to the late Theodore & Mary (Garman) Lochtefeld. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Robert H. Storck, in 2001; her son, R. Bruce...

Sep 8, 2021

HENRY, James Vesten, born August 31, 1931, passed at home on the morning of September 8, 2021. He lived an extraordinary life, growing up in rural Monterey, Tennessee, during the Great Depression, where he developed his long-abiding passions for faith, family, hard work and music. His father, Vesten, worked both as a coal miner and in a...

Sep 6, 2021

Jeffrey P. Michel

Age 78, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born September 24, 1942 in Dayton to the late Joseph & Loraine Michel. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Michel.

Jeff was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and...

Sep 5, 2021

WRIGHT, Joseph U. “Joe”, age 81 of Butler Twp, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital.  Joe was born September 8, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Herbert W. & Nellie (Law) Wright.  Joe was a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of the First Light Church in Vandalia.  Preceded in death by...

Sep 4, 2021

Gerald R Duncan, 89, of Huber Heights, OH made his entrance into heaven on September 4, 2021.  He was born on August 27, 1932 to Edgar Lee and Helen Duncan.  He grew up in Dayton, OH and was the third born of four sons (David, Robert, and Donald preceded him in death).  Gerald loved to tell the story of...