Obituaries

Apr 1, 2021

Danette M. Gauthier

Age 56, of West Milton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at her home. She was born June 28, 1964 in Dayton to James Russell (Sr) & Charlene Ann (Carolus) Cooper. Her father preceded her in death.

Danette enjoyed spending time with her family, her dog, camping and taking trips...

Mar 30, 2021

(Mary) Sylvia Parker's soul left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father and her loved ones on March 30, 2021 in Heaven.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 21, 1932 to John and Mary Parker who are waiting for her in heaven along with many dear friends and family.

She was blessed...

Mar 26, 2021

Barry A. Wyckoff

Age 75, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021, at The Hospice of Dayton.

Barry was born November 7, 1945 in Trenton, New Jersey, to George C. & Phyllis (Johnston) Wyckoff.

Barry is survived by his loving wife of the past 47 years, Sharon K. (Crabtree) Wyckoff; four sons,...

Mar 19, 2021

GRIFFIN, Irene (Newman), 83, of Northridge (Dayton), passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born to Roy & Florence (Collier) Newman on February 13, 1938 in Carter, Kentucky. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Griffin, and four brothers: Clyde, Albert, Lloyd & Larry Newman. Survived by two sons, Bobby Griffin &...

Mar 17, 2021

GEIGER, Robert Lee, 93, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021. He was born to Frederick Purcell & Cora May (Steele) Geiger on July 18, 1927 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Bob was retired from Kmart Corp. after 24 years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean...

Mar 16, 2021

DUDLEY, Michael A., 75, of Englewood, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 17, 1945. Mike graduated Tipp City High School in 1963 and was a retired Montgomery County Jail corrections officer. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Tipp City Lodge #174 F. & A.M....

Mar 16, 2021

Norma Jean Feller

Age 92, born in Dayton Ohio on June 7, 1928. Norma was the daughter of the late Elmer and Rhea (Hendrickson) Hager. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband (of 64 years)  John Feller, sister Miriam Stewart and son-in-law Tony Hayes. Norma was a graduate of Julienne High...

Mar 16, 2021

HAMILTON, Mary Ella (Day), born May 30, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Floyd and Helen (Brothers) Day, passed away peacefully after a long struggle on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.  Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Hamilton; 2 sons, Phillip Michael and Steven Allen; 4 brothers, Floyd Ralph, James Lee, Jesse G and Dwight Earl Day.

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Mar 11, 2021

DIANE ELAINE BIRCHFIELD

2/27/56 – 3/11/21

Diane was an extraordinary woman who was all about her family.  She excelled at being a wife and mother, but she cherished her title as “Grandma.”  Diane enjoyed planting flowers, camping, reading, music, and had a love for the beach so strong, her heart would...

Mar 10, 2021

Mark Steven Antos

Age 60, of Englewood, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Grandview Hospital. He was born January 28, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Michael & Genevieve Antos. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Antos.

Mark was a welder by trade and...

Mar 8, 2021

VERDES, Margaret L. “Peggy” age 82 of Vandalia, passed away Monday March 8, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born September 17, 1938 in Dayton, daughter of the late Ray & Louise (Keechle) Boedeker.  Peggy was a retired employee of City Loan & Savings.  She was a longtime member of St Christopher Catholic Church and was a member...

Mar 7, 2021

Marshall, June Nawatha, age 91, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday March 7, 2021 at the Trinity Community in Beavercreek after a lengthy illness.  She was born June 17, 1929 in Paintsville, KY, daughter of the late Daniel & Goldie Powers.  June was preceded in death by her husband John B. Marshall II; 3 sons Thomas Scott Marshall, Nathan Daniel ...

Mar 7, 2021

KINMAN, Mildred “Jane,” 89, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, Mar. 7, 2021. She was born to Howard & Ethel Ashmore on June 2, 1931 in Middletown, Ohio. Jane was a member of First Light Church and enjoyed reading Christian literature. Preceded in death by her husband, Alton; sisters, Patricia Rudduck and Margaret; brother, Kenneth Ashmore. Survived by...

Mar 3, 2021

Samuel Kasler

Age 82 of Vandalia, Ohio went home to the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Sam was born in Homer Township, Morgan County, Ohio in 1939 to Millard Fillmore and Hazel Lenore (Hambel) Kasler. He attended school in a one-room country schoolhouse until high school, where he was elected President of his class of twelve...

Mar 2, 2021

Thomas Jackson “Jack” Fluty

Age 85, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from Covid-19 virus. Jack was born in Delbarton, WV on October 19, 1935.

A member of the Vandalia Masonic Lodge #742 for 60 years, Jack retired from his civilian work at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 1998 after...

Feb 27, 2021

COLLINS, Carol Ann, 85, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. She was born to Robert & Eleanor Reck on Oct. 13, 1935 in Piqua, Ohio. Carol was a graduate of Piqua High School and Miami University in Oxford, OH. She was a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church. Carol was a teacher at most...

Feb 26, 2021

SHULER, Connie Renee, 54, of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home. She is a Christian. Connie is colon cancer survivor and she rose above and fought for her life and her happiness. She lived in Miamisburg most of her life, she traveled to Wyoming and Turkey during her time with her husband in...

Feb 26, 2021

COMBS, Phyllis “Jean,” 81, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at her home. She was born in Hindman, Kentucky on July 29, 1939. Phyllis was retired from General Motors after 21 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband, Troy Combs. Survived by her daughter, Kimberly Money; son-in-law, Mark Dickerson; grandson, Travis Dickerson; sister,...

Feb 25, 2021

REHMERT, Ronald J., age 88 of Troy, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021.  He was born July 30, 1932 in Bainbridge, Ohio, son of the late Byron & Mernith (Cox) Rehmert.  He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was a retired salesman with Avis. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending his free time...

Feb 24, 2021

GILES, Ralph Alfred, 83, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home. He was born to Fred C. and Virginia M. (Parker) Giles on December 9, 1937 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Ralph worked for Dayton Press (McCall’s) for over 30 years, retired from General Motors and was a member of the National Guard. Preceded in...