Obituaries

Feb 20, 2021

Richard E. Seving

Age 87, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at The Hospice of Dayton. Richard was born March 12, 1933 in Sidney to the late Edwin F. & Loretta (Eshman) Seving. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Albers.

Richard was a U....

Feb 16, 2021

James R. Yoder

Age 76, of Vandalia, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Jim was born January 11, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late James and Mary Eleanor (Dwire) Yoder. He graduated from Trotwood High School and then received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton in 1974. Jim married his...

Feb 13, 2021

YOUNG-McFADDIN, Patricia J. (Colquette), age 89, of Grayson, Georgia, formerly of Vandalia, Ohio, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Lawrenceville, Georgia.

She was born, August 4, 1931 to Vernon T. and Thelma M. (Nicholson) Colquette in West Monroe, Louisiana.  She grew up in Crossett, Arkansas with her father and...

Feb 13, 2021

HOWE, B. Arlene, age 81 of Harrison Township, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at Kettering Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was born on April 18, 1939, in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Don & Billie (Cable) Meeker.  Arlene was a devoted wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and neighbor.  Preceded in death by...

Feb 11, 2021

GARTHWAIT, Johanna S., 77, of Northridge, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born to Clay & Bessie Garthwait on Feb. 1, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. Johanna fought all of her battles with courage, strength, faith and optimism. She was a woman of strong faith that loved her family. Preceded in death...

Feb 10, 2021

OROSZI, Thelma Louise (Barcus), our treasure, passed away on 10 February 2021, age 86.  Born September 1934 to Florance (Stockman) and Freeman Barcus in Dayton, Ohio.  She was a longtime resident of Vandalia, living in the house that Dad bought as a wedding present for his bride since 1954.   Her working life began early as a staff cafeteria helper...

Feb 8, 2021

ANTHONY, Jackalyn A., 81, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born to Lester, Sr. & Anna Wagner on March 12, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio. Jackalyn was a 1957 graduate of Randolph High School and retired from Leland (GE Aviation) after forty-plus years of service in the payroll department. She was a ladies auxiliary member of...

Feb 8, 2021

Barbara Bradley

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021, at her home. Barbara was born May 9, 1941 in Wauseon, Ohio to the late Vincent & Helen (Waterston) Klopfenstein. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Paul, in 2012 and by one brother, Robert...

Feb 6, 2021

MILLER, Cloyd Calvin, age 80 of Union, was reunited with his beautiful wife Sharon in the arms of Jesus on February 6, 2021 with his family by his side.  Calvin was born to James and Verchie Miller on May 15, 1940.  He is preceded in passing by both of his parents; his loving wife, Sharon; granddaughter, Megan Miller; brothers,...

Feb 5, 2021

SIMS, Nolan Q., 61, passed away suddenly on February 5, 2021 while at home where he lived with his loving wife of 39 years. Nolan was born in Greenville, Ohio July 24, 1959. He returned to his hometown in Ohio  after living in Marblehead, MA, and the Northeast for more than 20 years. Nolan loved his life...

Feb 4, 2021

MACHER, Paul R., age 72 of Laura, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Stillwater Nursing Center Covington OH, with his wife by his side. Paul was born May 23,1948 in Dayton OH, son of the late Daniel R. & Maxine E. (Betts) Macher. Paul was a retired Route Salesman with Hostess Cake...

Feb 4, 2021

GINTER, Wanda Mae , age 94 of Butler Twp., passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her residence.  She was born July 21, 1926 in Troy, Ohio, daughter of the late Alfred and Goldie Cavanaugh.  Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Adrian Ginter and is survived by her children, Cassandra (Lewis) Graham (Lewis), Stephen Ginter, Ronald...

Feb 3, 2021

REITER, Joseph A., 83, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday February 3rd 2021, after his battle with COVID. He fought long and hard until he passed peacefully with his wife and children by his side. Joe was born October 7, 1937 to Frank and Pauline Reiter. He graduated from Patterson Co-op in Dayton Ohio and started working for...

Feb 3, 2021

MAHLE, Debra K., 67, of Vandalia, Sister, Mom, and Friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2021.

Debby is survived by her Sisters Lori McGuffey, Dee Simon, and Stephanie Spencer, her oldest daughter Leslie Howells and her husband Beau Howells, her youngest daughter Tina Mahle and her partner Skylar Baer, and...

Feb 3, 2021

Mildred W. Royse

April 8, 1932 ~ February 3, 2021 (age 88)

ROYSE, Mildred Wells, age 88 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Elmcroft of Washington Township, she was under the care of Hospice of the Miami Valley. She was born April 8, 1932 in Corbin, KY, daughter of the...

Feb 2, 2021

MITTELSTADT, Virginia A., 73, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at her home. She was born to Ralph & Mary Pantall on Jan. 16, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. Virginia was retired from the City of Dayton after many years of service as a housing inspector. Preceded in death by parents; husband, David Mittelstadt; sister, Carol...

Feb 1, 2021

. KOELLER, Carrie Sue (Sutton), age 62, of Waxahachie, Texas, formerly of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 after a brief battle with Covid-19. Carrie was a 1976 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School. She resided in the Vandalia and Troy areas until 2014 when she moved to Texas. Carrie worked at the Miami County Municipal...

Jan 31, 2021

LADD, Lucille, 94, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at her home. She was born to Charlie & Alice Keylon on July 1, 1926 in Roane County, Tennessee. Lucille was a member of the North Dayton Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Ladd; sisters, Inez White & Jessie Branham; brother, Robert Keylon....

Jan 29, 2021

Pauline Marie Barber

Age 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 29th, 2021. Pauline was born May 19th, 1937 in Dunbar, West Virginia to the late Homer & Elizabeth (Reed) Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by siblings, Minnie Turley (Denver), Conard Robinson (Kathy), David Robinson,...

Jan 28, 2021

Shelley Marie Vair (Moloney), 55, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away January 28, 2021 after a long illness.

Born in Dayton, Ohio June 2, 1965.  Graduated from Vandalia Butler High School and Wright State University.  Shelley lived in Tipp City, Ohio and worked at Evenflo as a production manager.

Shelley was a loving mother, girlfriend,...