Obituaries

Oct 30, 2021

Phyllis Ann Grady was called to heaven on October 30th, 2021. Born September 13th, 1934 in Redkey, Indiana to Clyde and Marrietta Chenoweth, Phyllis has traveled across six continents with her late husband, Michael Grady, and, after his untimely death, crossed the seventh continent off their list for them both.

A woman of...

Oct 28, 2021

Darlene L. Thomas

Age 74, of Vandalia, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Miami County Hospice Inpatient Unit. Darlene was born July 16, 1947 in Dayton to the late Lester “Lucky” & Esther L. (Neu) Trump. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Trump.

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Oct 27, 2021

Ronnie C. Osborne

Age 75, of Tipp City (Bethel Twp.), passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Ronnie was born June 28, 1946 in Bypro, KY to the late Robert & Minnie Bell (Johnson) Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers & one sister.

Oct 21, 2021

YOUNG, Daniel J., “Dan”, age 68 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center.  Dan was born August 31, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Harold and Nellie (Tharp) Young.  He was a self-employed dental technician, enjoyed fishing and sharing his deep love of and passion for Disney with his family.   Preceded in...

Oct 21, 2021

MILLER, Candy E., age 73, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021.  She was born February 13, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana, daughter of the late Royden and Helen Cox.  Preceded in death by her sister, Judy Pickering, Candy is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jerry Miller; children, Trista Krock (Christopher Bowles), Denice Ziebold (Richard), Douglas Miller...

Oct 18, 2021

Ruby B. Krempasky, age 90, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021.  Ruby was born June 11, 1931 in Kearny, New Jersey, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Bowman) Bremner.  Ruby moved to the Jersey Shore in 1956 and called Neptune, New Jersey her home for nearly 50 years.  She worked for 20 years as the cafeteria manager at...

Oct 13, 2021

Bradley Eugene Shiveley

Age 48, of West Milton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital.

Bradley was born March 31, 1973 in Dayton to Donald & Jeannie (Bruin) Shiveley.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Bradley is survived by his mother; sister, Tania Derrick...

Oct 12, 2021

GABBARD, Joseph “Britt”, age 57 of Vandalia, passed away October 12, 2021 after a brave battle with ALS.  Britt was born May 24, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Charles and Karen (Myers) Gabbard.  He was a 1982 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, served his country in the U.S. Army from 1984-1988.  Britt was part of the 3rd Ranger...

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...