Obituaries

Aug 30, 2021

RIVERA, Robert L. Jr., “Bobby” of Vandalia, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord on August 30, 2021.  Robert was born August 26, 1973 in Kingman, Arizona to Robert Sr. and Mary Rivera.  He was an active member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Troy, Ohio, enjoyed listening to and singing music, going to the movies, trying new...

Aug 27, 2021

Rebecca Susan Watson

Age 71, of Lewisburg, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. Rebecca was born December 20, 1949 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Virgil L. & Mildred L. (DeHart) Burton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Ann,...

Aug 25, 2021

MEADE, Randy, 66, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born to Albert & Peggy Meade on Nov. 25, 1954 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Randy is survived by his son, Jeffrey Meade (Stephanie); daughter, Andrea Willford (Andy); 3 brothers, Tim Meade, Bernie Meade (Trish) & Derrick Meade; 3 granddaughters,...

Aug 25, 2021

Shirley Ann Harris

Age 91, of Vandalia, passed away in the same house in which she was born.

Shirley was born August 1, 1930 to the late Walter & ElvaLena (Riffle) Rentz and she passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving...

Aug 24, 2021

MUENCH, Mary Ellen, 77, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 at her home after her fourth fight with Cancer. She was born to Charles & Margaret McClellan on Feb. 11, 1944 in Dayton, OH. Mary Ellen spent the 60 years between 1949 and 2009 in school. She attended Queen of Martyrs, Julienne High School and...

Aug 23, 2021

Delores (Dee) Latta passed away on Monday, August 23. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Don Latta and her parents, Freda and Dale Moody. She is survived by her brother, Larry Moody; two children, David Latta and Denise (Dana) Kenworthy; two grandchildren, Brandon (Heather) Walton and Sara Walton; and two great-grandchildren, Brett and Riley...

Aug 21, 2021

BUCKMASTER, Esther A., 82, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 in Florida. She was born to Elsworth & Ella Kiehn on Nov. 20, 1938 in Boston, MA. Esther was a member of AMVETS #99 Ladies Auxiliary and was very active in the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club.

Preceded...

Aug 19, 2021

KINCER, Jerry E., age 84 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at his residence Thursday, August 19, 2021 under the compassionate care of Hospice of Dayton.  Jerry was born August 25, 1936 in Mayking, KY, son of the late Charles E. & Ethel (Peterson) Kincer.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Chrysler Corporation after...

Aug 18, 2021

Walter Robert “Bob” Gunter, Jr. age 75 of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Robert is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kristie (Lands); two daughters, Michelle Gunter and Melissa (Jeff) Dahlin; and two grandsons, Jonah and Caleb.

Bob was born October 22, 1945 in Harriman, Tennessee to the late...

Aug 18, 2021

Shirley A. Greider

Age 89, of Clayton, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Shirley was born June 29, 1932 in Dayton to the late William C. & Edna C. (Harding) Nies. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Virgil A. Greider, in...

Aug 12, 2021

Florence Louise Seskevics, 101, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2021. Florence was a person of strong faith; a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great & great-great grandmother.

Florence was born on November 25, 1919 in Dayton, Ohio, to parents Albert & Anna Fehrman.  She married Joseph Seskevics in 1945 & they raised their family in...

Aug 12, 2021

SHAW, Richard “Joe,” 59, of Troy, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born to Harry & Reva Shaw on August 15, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a 1979 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and social member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. Joe loved his family, fishing, golf, cooking and...

Aug 12, 2021

TRIMBACH, Joan, 89, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. Joan was born on July 25, 1932 to Florence and Richard Hefelfinger. Joan graduated from Vandalia Butler High School in 1950, where she met her future husband, Jerry Trimbach. They were married at St. Rita Catholic Church in Dayton, OH on March 7, 1952.

Aug 9, 2021

Carol Ann (Nicholas) Conner, 81, of Norfolk, VA, passed away at her home on August 9, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with emphysema.

Carol was born on July 22, 1940, to John and Eva (Kinsey) Nicholas in the bustling city of Dayton, OH.

Carol loved her family deeply and openly. She...

Aug 9, 2021

HAGLER, Sr., Robert “Bob,” 80, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021. He was born to Robert & Mary Hagler on Apr. 6, 1941 in Stamford, Texas. Bob was retired from the U.S. Air Force after over 24 years of service that included service during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion...

Aug 4, 2021

Scott Jack Harman

Age 66, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Scott was born April 16, 1955 in Dayton to Jack E. & Jean (Bowen) Harman.

His father preceded him in death.

Scott was a 1973 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and he was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.

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Jul 28, 2021

Reba Marilyn Taulbee

Age 90, of New Lebanon, passed away on July 28, 2021. Reba was born January 15, 1931 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Elmer & Emma (Fussner) Reese. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Hargis. Reba is survived by two sons, Tim & Lonnie Taulbee;...

Jul 24, 2021

JOHNSON, Bruce W., 74, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. He was born to Howard & Fannie Johnson on December 24, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. Bruce served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was retired from a career in mechanical engineering and design. Preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Elaine,...

Jul 23, 2021

HARVEY, David Emery, 68, of Northridge, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021. David was born to the late Roscoe & Hazel Harvey on Apr. 26, 1953 in Hamilton, West Virginia. He was retired from General Motors and served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps. David was a jack of all trades and a master of none....

Jul 18, 2021

Daniel Morgan

Age 74, of Vandalia, OH; passed away peacefully on Sunday July 18th, 2021. Dan was born in Dayton, OH on April 27, 1947 to the late John and Audrey (Frisby) Morgan. Dan was an avid sports fan and you could always find him watching the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals or playing a game of cards....