Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

GASTON, Sue Ann, 75, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. She was born to the late Robert & Emma Sheridan on Mar. 10, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. Sue was a retired LPN and member of BPW. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 40 years, James A. Gaston; son, Skip Gaston; grandson, Dylan....

Jan 22, 2022

Barbara Jean Cox

Heaven welcomed Barbara Jean Cox (nee Barnett) of Vandalia, who passed peacefully on January 22, 2022. Barbara celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends in October. She was a devoted and loving mother to three children Glen Cox (Jan), Glendia Copp (Doug), and Greg Cox; grandmother to Kim Koterba (Dan), Allie Fischer (Ross),...

Jan 21, 2022

WOOD, Paul Daniel, age 65 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly January 21, 2022.  Paul was born June 8, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Medgitt K. & Garnet A. (Bartram) Wood.  Paul served his country in the U.S. Army and was proud to have been a journalist for 4 years and 6 months during his time stateside...

Jan 19, 2022

George W. Youngerman

Age 95, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born October 17, 1926 in Dayton to the late Joseph E. & Marie (Sterrett) Youngerman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, George, Jr., and by three brothers & five sisters.

He was...

Jan 17, 2022

CHIRICO, Salvatore (Sam) Sr., 85, of Vandalia, passed away at Grandview Hospital on January 17, 2022, following a brief illness.

Sam was born September 16, 1936, in Trabia, Italy, to Antonino and Maria LaSusa Chirico. Sam served in the USMC from 1956 to 1959. Sam married the love of his life Patty in...

Jan 17, 2022

Buddy E. Oiler

"Greasy"

Age 84, of Troy, peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born January 3, 1938, in Dayton to the late Carl & Velma (Kastle) Oiler. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Oiler; a stepson, Johnny Spicer;...

Jan 17, 2022

Liam Nolan Leddy

Age 59, of Butler Twp., passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at The Hospice of Dayton. Liam was born February 6, 1962 in Providence, RI to the late James A. (Jr.) & Geraldine A. (Casey) Leddy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur W. Leddy &...

Jan 15, 2022

ANDERSON, Judith “Judy,” 81 of Tipp City, Ohio Passed away on January 15th, one day shy of her 82nd birthday.  Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Anderson, her cherished son, Vincent “Ray” Langford, her brother John Hanauer, Jr and her parents John and Lucille Hanauer.  She is survived by her caring nieces, Lisa Hanauer...

Jan 14, 2022

Reboulet, June "Ann" age 74 of West Milton, passed away Friday January 14, 2022 after a brief illness.  She was born April 9, 1947 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Jean & Naomi Hoffman.  Ann started her career in public service as a dispatcher in Brookville right after finishing high school.  She went to work at the Vandalia...

Jan 13, 2022

Heaven gained an angel Thursday January 13th 2022, Sandra L. Brenner (Staszko) age 78 who passed in her home that morning.  Sandi as she was affectionally called, was born in Dayton on March 3rd, 1943. Sandi’s parents were Ann and Stanley Staszko.  Sandi also had a sister Carol.  In 1964 Sandi married her best friend, Paul F....

Jan 13, 2022

Russell Wehrley

Age 94 of Tipp City, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center.  He was born November 16, 1927 in Darke County, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Miller) Wehrley.  Russell was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and a retired employee of Frigidaire-Division of General Motors.  He was a devoted man...

Jan 12, 2022

Angela “ Angie” Sue Barton was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on January 12, 2022. Angie resided in Vandalia , OH with her husband Tom of 50-ish years. She swam regularly at the Vandalia Rec Center and volunteered for BOGG Ministries distributing groceries to families in need. She enjoyed reading and formed...

Jan 11, 2022

Reverend Catherine Ngboafor Ogbolu stepped unto glory on January 11th, 2022 in Miamisburg, OHIO after a long, fulfilled life.

She was born on September 3, 1934 in Ezi then Midwestern State now Delta State of Nigeria to Diokpa Alor (Awolor - Lion) Biechi and Omeakwu Kanyifunekwu Onwuka Biechi.

She had her Elementary School education at...

Jan 11, 2022

BROCK-PHILLIPS, Betty Ruth, age 99, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Randall Residence in Tipp City, Ohio.  She was born August 8, 1922 in Kansas City, KS, daughter of the late Logan & Minnie E. (Bailey).

Betty was an employee of the Vandalia-Butler Board of Education for over 20 years and retired from the...

Jan 11, 2022

HALL, Clarence F. “Fred” age 76 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Preserve of Beavercreek.  Fred was born May 9, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio the only child of the late Clarence and Grace (Wood) Hall.  He was a 1963 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S....

Jan 10, 2022

COPPOCK, Lois Jean, 86, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. She was born to Conley & Ressie (Thompson) Hartsock on Sept. 18, 1935 in Appalachia, Virginia. Lois was a great cook and interior decorator. She loved flowers and reading. But, most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded...

Jan 10, 2022

Ralph Edwin Hawkins (70) of Dayton went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 10, 2022. His wife and two sons were with him when he passed. He was preceded in death by his sister (Virginia McDonald), his father (Marlowe Hawkins), and his mother (Martha Hawkins). He is survived by his wife of 39...

Jan 9, 2022

James Troutman, “Jim” to everyone, was born on July 20, 1934.  He passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022, in the loving care of the Hospice of Dayton, with Debbie and Zach by his side.  He was 87 years old.

Jim is survived by his son Jeff (Elka), and Jeff’s sons Joshua...

Jan 6, 2022

SABO, James M., aka “Captain Jim,” age 76, lifelong resident of Dayton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly  on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Captain Jim touched an extraordinary amount of lives. He was preceded in death by his father, Julius J. Sabo, mother, Beatrice Sabo, and sister, Frances Sendelbach.

He is survived by his beloved...

Jan 6, 2022

HANNA, Patricia A., age 75 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center.  She was born December 23, 1946 in Lynch, Kentucky, daughter of the late Stephan & Mildred (Tipton) Stewart.

Patricia was a loving wife and mother who devoted her life to caring for her family.  She enjoyed reading, traveling with her...