Obituaries

Jan 27, 2021

Juanita H. Lowe

Age 82, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born March 23, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Earlie and Grace (Bohanan) Hunt. Preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Cecil; brothers, Jewell, Tom and Earl; a half- brother, Clarence; sisters, Clarine, Pauline and...

Jan 26, 2021

COLE, John W., age 76, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center.  John was born May 26, 1944 in Sciotoville, Ohio, son of the late Louis R. & Katherine (Lindeman) Cole.  He was a 1962 graduate of Tecumseh High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Ohio Northern...

Jan 26, 2021

SWIGART, Gerald T. “Jerry”, age 86, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital.  Jerry was born December 7, 1934 in Xenia, OH, son of the late Harry S. & Alice (Lakatos) Swigart.  Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bob Swigart and sister, Dolores Lemmer, Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Swigart;...

Jan 24, 2021

James Peak Hudson, 88, son of the late James Lawrence and Birdie Hudson, born August 3, 1932, in Washington, D.C. died January 24, 2021 of COVID-19 complicated by heart failure and scarring of the lungs. His wife Polly was by his side and held the phone to his ear so goodbyes could be said. He was dearly loved and...

Jan 24, 2021

MONNIN, Constance R. “Connie,” 81, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born to Raymond & Nellie Kier on August 1, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio. Connie was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. She was retired from Sears after many years of service. Connie was a member of the Irish Club and was...

Jan 22, 2021

CROMWELL, Mark G., 54, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born to Edwin & Karen Cromwell on July 1, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio. Mark graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School in 1985 and has worked for the Gordon Stowe Company (E3) for over 20 years. He loved the water and enjoyed his time at Indian Lake...

Jan 22, 2021

MYERS, Lucille M., 88, of Tipp City, Ohio, formerly of Hanover, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Landings of Huber Heights. She was born to Clarence & Florence Shoemaker on February 10, 1932 in Littlestown, PA. Lucille was retired from Doubleday Publishing after many years of service as a manuscript typist. She was a member...

Jan 21, 2021

Russell E. Bennett

Age 84, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at his home. Russell was born February 22, 1936 in Dayton to Ronald K. Bennett and Catherine (Pierce) Bennett-Davy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Davy; and by two sisters, Roberta Hanky &...

Jan 20, 2021

SUNDAY, Roy, at the young age of 93, peacefully passed away on January 20, 2021.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents Roy Sunday & Dorothy Miller Klushman, beloved wife of 54 years Sharon Lee Sunday, sisters Velma Minkler & Sandra Nakamura, daughter Chris McBee, grandson Larry Dalton and granddaughter Mandi Dalton....

Jan 18, 2021

NUTT, Elizabeth L. “Betty,” 88, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born to Herman & Loretta Winner on Dec. 30, 1932 in Sidney, Ohio. Betty was an active member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, Vandalia Sister Cities, and numerous other organizations.

She was preceded...

Jan 17, 2021

CAMPBELL, Verle A., age 95, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday January 17, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Verle was born January 6, 1926 in Seftin Township, IL, son of the late W. Evert and Rowena V. (Werner) Campbell. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Marianna Clift and brother, Paul S. Campbell, Verle is survived by his children,...

Jan 16, 2021

THOMAS, Ronald C., 80, of Troy, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. He was born to Ralph & Ruby Thomas on Sept. 6, 1940 in Dayton, OH. Ron was a 1959 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had a successful career in executive sales and marketing...

Jan 16, 2021

Larry Carl Harness

Age 60, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Larry was born May 2, 1960 in Cincinnati.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos Harness; his mother, Janice (nee: Phillips); & his stepfather, Lawrence Schlairet.

Larry retired from the U. S. Navy...

Jan 16, 2021

Higgins, Donald P., passed away January 16, 2021 at home surrounded by family in Vandalia, Ohio. Don was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1937 and lived in the area throughout his lifetime. He was the proud owner of Ralph’s Printing Service in Fairborn for many years and a member of the Fairborn Chamber of Commerce.  Don began his career...

Jan 16, 2021

Dorothy “Dottie” Walton

Age 95, received her wings on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was a loving mother who provided unconditional love for her children.

She worked as a Merchant Associate for J. C. Penny for 23 years. She had an eye for fashion. Dottie loved being with family & friends – just talking, laughing,...

Jan 14, 2021

Richard Alan Chipman

Lt Colonel Richard Alan Chipman, USAF (Retired), formerly of New Carlisle, OH, died on January 14, 2021, in Gainesville, VA. Richard spent his last days in the comfort of his new home, surrounded by family.

He was born in Euclid, OH, on January 28, 1932. Richard is predeceased by his parents, Marvin...

Jan 12, 2021

ROBERTSON, Lois age 92, passed away on January 12, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on February 26,1928 to Estel and Mary Pierson in Jasonville, Indiana. She is preceded in death by sister, Lera Gorschman.  Lois is survived by sons, Steven Dunn and Gary Dunn (Shari); sisters, Linda Illich and Janice Weikert; brother, Ron Human (Judy), grandchildren,...

Jan 10, 2021

ESTES, Ezeakiel “Zeke”, age 91 of Miamisburg, OH went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence.  Zeke was born November 5, 1929 in Ivring, KY, son of the late Robert & Mary (Sparks) Estes.  He was a faithful servant unto the Lord and Christ Jesus his Savior until the end.  Zeke was...

Jan 10, 2021

Alma Jean Dalton (nee: Freeman)

Age 92, of Northridge, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital. Alma was born January 25, 1928 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Cleve & Nonnie (Strunk) Freeman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Kenneth Dalton, Jr.;...

Jan 8, 2021

Robert Stritenberger, “Lefty” age 81, of Huber Heights passed away January 8th, 2021.  He was born February 3, 1939 in Dayton, OH, son of the late John & Eva (Pepper) Stritenberger. Lefty loved and enjoyed his family, playing golf, fishing, softball, canvas painting and coaching.

He was a 1957 graduate of Kiser High School.  Lefty played baseball...