Obituaries

Nov 25, 2021

CHAFFIN, Sheryl J., 65, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. She was born to Wilbur & Bobbie Jean Chaffin on Jan. 4, 1956 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Sheryl was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and Wright State University, with a bachelor’s degree in education. Sheryl recently retired from Kettering City Schools. She was a Dayton...

Nov 25, 2021

KAY, Betty L., age 97 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021.  Betty was born September 27, 1924 in Bradford, Ohio, daughter of the late Aaron L. & Elsie (Boucholtz) Miller.  Betty was a true “domestic engineer,” taking care of her home, her garden, and most of all her precious family. Her greatest treasure was taking...

Nov 23, 2021

REED, Matthew A., 49, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. He was born to James & Karilyn Reed on Mar. 16, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio. Matthew was a graduate of Northmont High School and had worked as an operations supervisor at General Motors. Matt enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.  Preceded in death...

Nov 23, 2021

HILTERBRAN, Ralph O., age 81 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021.   Ralph was raised on a farm in Locust Grove, Ohio,  the youngest boy of 17. He had a love of cars early on and started working on cars in a dealership at the age of 14.    He continued to work on cars in his own shop,...

Nov 21, 2021

Sharon J. (Foland) Skaggs

Of Beavercreek, Ohio, joined her family in Heaven on November 21, 2021.

Loving mother of Scott F. (Carla) Skaggs and Michael E. (Jennifer) Skaggs, and adoring grandmother of Markus, Michaela, Sara, Reese and Ashley Skaggs, also great grandmother to Alainah, Grayson and Lillianah Skaggs, and brother John (Kathy) Foland. Preceeded in...

Nov 18, 2021

Raymond Lee Cooper, III

Age 38, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 7:25 a.m. Ray was born May 29, 1983 in Dayton to Raymond Lee Cooper, Jr. and Elaine M. (Foster) Cooper.

Ray was preceded in death by his father, Raymond and by one daughter, Kaydence (22 months).

Ray was...

Nov 16, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Franklin Delano Baker. He was born on July 3, 1937. He passed peacefully on November 16, 2021 at the age of eighty-four with his wife by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Jerri. He was father to Jeff Baker (Darla), Tammy Blake (Robert), Julie Morgan...

Nov 16, 2021

AMBURGEY, Elmer “Lin,” 62, of Dayton, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at Ohio Hospice of Dayton. He was born to Elmer & Carolyn Amburgey on Jan. 11, 1959 in Dayton, OH. Lin graduated from Wilbur Wright High School and served our country in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his...

Nov 16, 2021

KRUEPER,  Robert, II “Rob,” 59, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. He was born to Robert & Kathleen (Mulhern) Krueper on July 28, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. Rob was a graduate of Northmont High School and was employed by F & P America. Survived by his mother, Kathi; brother, Joe Krueper (Kim); nephew, Zak; great...

Nov 16, 2021

Donald Patrick Davis, age 82 of Vandalia, passed away November 16, 2021. Even though his failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for his dear family and friends.

Donald is survived by his loving wife Maxine and proud father to his daughters: Jayme Sue,...

Nov 15, 2021

KNISLEY, Loren E. “Gene”, age 84 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at his residence.   Gene was born December 2, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Kenneth L. and Goldie M. (Walls) Knisley.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from the City of Dayton Police Department in 1989 after...

Nov 15, 2021

Ethel L. Joyce

Age 95, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at the Wesley Ridge Retirement Community in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Ethel was born August 7, 1926 in Minster, Ohio to the late Bernard & Catherine (Barlege) Eiting. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 64...

Nov 10, 2021

Helen Lawson (Stanley)

Age 93, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Hospice of Miami County. She was born in Lee County, Va. to her late parents, Emmit & Lizzie (Thompson) Stanley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Carl E. Lawson, and brothers, Harold T. “Bill” Stanley and Andy P....

Nov 10, 2021

Eunice Ann DeHays

Age 85 of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, November 5th, 2021. She was born in Dayton, OH on March 29, 1936. Eunice was a devoted wife of 67 years to Ronald A. DeHays, an amazing mother of Ronald L. DeHays, Donald A. DeHays (deceased), Lisa Young and grandmother of 6  and 1 great grandchild....

Nov 9, 2021

Robert L. “Bob” Jackson

Age 86, of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at The Hospice of Dayton. Bob was born May 12, 1935 in Butler Twp to the late John D. & Florence (Lodge) Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, James Jackson; and his son-in-law,...

Nov 6, 2021

HIGGINS, Jeffrey Noel, 61, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. He was born to Charles & Glenna Higgins on Dec. 26, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio. Jeffrey was a member of several Masonic Lodges and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a loving and compassionate father, son, friend, and community member. He was kind-hearted to all...

Nov 4, 2021

LEE, Vickie S., 76, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born to Vincent & Helen Klopfenstein on Apr. 12, 1945 in Bryan, Ohio. Vickie was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vandalia, and the United Commercial Travelers.

Preceded in death by...

Nov 4, 2021

KISTLER, Ruth A., age 65 of Butler Twp., passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  Ruth was born November 10, 1955 in Greenville, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel (Fitzwater) Parmenter.  She was an active member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia.

Ruth was an avid gardener and enjoyed creating a...

Nov 1, 2021

BOWDEN, Rex B., age 59 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.  He was born July 2, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Ted & Patricia (Thomas) Bowden.  Rex was a 1980 graduate of Vandalia-Butler.  Rex lived life to the fullest, was adventurous, witty and had a wonderful sense of humor.  He spent...

Nov 1, 2021

Ruby Faye Wagner

Age 89, of Butler Twp., passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. Ruby was born March 20, 1932 in Clay City, Kentucky to the late David & Vera (Brown) Lawson.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Harold S. Wagner, Jr, in...