Obituaries

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....

Jul 13, 2021

BETTY ANN ARDEN

Age 92, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Stonespring of Vandalia Nursing

Home. Betty was born April 17, 1929 to her parents Alonzo & Margaret (Cones) Walters. She

was preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond Arden Sr. (72 years of marriage), son,

Raymond...

Jul 12, 2021

Bernard Wayne Anderson, affectionately known to most as “Wayne”.  Born to the late Melvin Anderson and Winifred Anderson in Kingston, Ontario Canada on the 7th of March, 1944.  Wayne, formally of Dayton, Ohio lived a life of wonder.  Wayne wandered this Earth searching for fun and contentment.  Wayne loved a good time and you knew if you...

Jul 9, 2021

MIDDLETON, Doris, age 89, of Brookville, formerly of Vandalia, passed away peacefully Friday, July 9, 2021.   She was born March 12, 1932 in Fall Branch, Tennessee, the only child of the late Paul M. & Ellen N. Carroll.   Doris was passionate about her faith and equally as passionate about her family.  Preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev....

Jul 8, 2021

FRALEY, Joyce I., age 91 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Carriage Inn of Dayton.  Joyce was born June 5, 1930, in Sciotoville, Ohio, daughter of the late Fred & Josephine (Brown) Lang.  She was an amazing cook who loved spending time in the kitchen.  She was especially proud of her famous Christmas cookies that she...

Jul 8, 2021

Richard Leonard Collins

Age 85, passed away on July 8, 2021.  Richard was born on February 1, 1936, in Springfield, Ohio.  He was raised in Springfield and attended The University of Dayton.  He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army.  He retired after 31 years of service from Delco Moraine in Dayton, Ohio.  He was a member...

Jul 3, 2021

John Lewis Stiffler, Jr.

Age 79, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Brookhaven Nursing & Rehab Center. John was born May 2, 1942 in Fairborn, Ohio to the late John Lewis (Sr.) & Gladys Irene (Godfrey) Stiffler.

John is survived by his loving wife of the past 58 years, Sarah Frances “Fran” (Fyffe) Stiffler;...

Jun 29, 2021

PIERCEY, James Warren, 88, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born to James & Zora Piercey on April 29, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. Warren graduated from Vandalia Butler High School.   He retired as the vice president of Metro Tool & Die and was a former owner of Kemp Tool. Warren was a member...

Jun 29, 2021

CARTER-RICE, Mary A., age 88 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her residence.  She was born May 3, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late James W. & Hettie Marie (Collinsworth) Irby.  Mary was a member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple and the Christian Women’s group.  She also enjoyed gardening and traveling.

Preceded...

Jun 28, 2021

Michael J. Lentz

Passed away peacefully at Hearth and Home of Vandalia on Monday, June 28, 2021.

Born March 1, 1958, he was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Lentz; mother, Joan Sloan Lentz; and brother-in-law, Richard Maclean.

Mike graduated from Chaminade Julienne High School and obtained his Associate Degree of Applied...

Jun 21, 2021

KOGER, Billy Joe, Sr., 67, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born to the late Herman Koger & Delores Combs on May 25, 1954 in Frenchburg, Kentucky. Billy was a life long motorcycle enthusiast. Now that you’re free, ride free.

Survived by his beloved wife of 38 years,...

Jun 16, 2021

BARNEY, Marcelline R., age 95 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family.  She was born April 8, 1926 in Niagara, WI, daughter of the late Joseph & Anna (Normand) Goudreau.  Marcelline was a 1947 graduate of the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Joliet, IL, where she and her classmates...

Jun 8, 2021

STIFFLER, James R., 81, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born to the late George & Helen Stiffler on April 25, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. James was a member of the New Lebanon Church of the Nazarene and was a supervisor at the Pennington Bread Company for many years. His passion in life...