Obituaries

Nov 3, 2020

SIMS, Jeanne L., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio.  She was 70 years old.  Jeanne was born on July 29, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas Sturr Jr. & Martha Sturr.  She graduated from Wilber Wright High School in Dayton.  Jeanne was employed at Merchants Security Service for 26 years...

Nov 3, 2020

Robert Lee Anderson, age 85, of New Carlisle, Ohio went home to be with his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on November 3, 2020. He was born November 16, 1934 in the Township of Yellow Creek, North Carolina, the son of Mac and Dorothy Anderson. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 62 years, Nina, his...

Nov 3, 2020

ROYSE, Steven David, age 68 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the Dayton, Ohio VA Medical Center. He was born September 16, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late David Royse and is survived by his Mother Mildred Royse, Brother Christopher Royse and Sons Steven Jr. Royse and Matthew Royse and Grandchildren Dakota Royse and...

Nov 1, 2020

GENTRY, Donald Ray, age 69 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.   He was born April 14, 1951 in Cookeville, Tennessee, son of the late H.P. & Mary Evelyn (Montgomery) Gentry.  Donald is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Kathy Lynn (Dietz) Gentry; one son, Kevin; twin daughters, Danielle and Dana;...

Oct 30, 2020

Eleanor P. Littman

Passed away on her 95th birthday, October 30, 2020, at Kingston of Miamisburg. Eleanor was the daughter of the late Alfred & Elodia (Turgeon) Parenteau. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Otis J. Littman, in 2002; and by a son, Richard “Kim” Littman...

Oct 30, 2020

James J. Joyce

Age 95, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020. He was born March 9, 1925 in Mahonoy Plane, Pennsylvania to the late Dominic L. & Elizabeth (Metzger) Joyce. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Kay Joyce; and by four brothers and four sisters.

Oct 29, 2020

Jay Michael Stelzer, age 55, of Park Hills, Kentucky and formerly of Perrysburg and Dayton, Ohio passed away October 29, 2020, surrounded by his family.  Jay was born June 15, 1965 in Springfield, Ohio.  His family and friends will always remember Jay as the most wonderful son, brother, partner, step-father, “PawPaw,” and friend.  Jay brought so much light, love,...

Oct 25, 2020

Melvina June Vaught

Age 98, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Stonespring of Vandalia, formerly of Huber Heights, Ohio, for over 50 years. She was born to the late B.J. & Minnie (Williamson) Hock.

Melvina was a Dayton Police Department security officer for the former Rike’s Department Store. She was a member of the...

Oct 25, 2020

Albert F. Hollis Passed away October 25, 2020 in Vandalia, OH.  He was born in Dayton, OH on August 24, 1927 to the late Anna and Charles Hollis and is preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Charles, and his wife, Ida.

Al was a World War II Vet in the US Army Air Corp, and...

Oct 25, 2020

DAVIS, Susie Elizabeth, age 93, of Northridge, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Susie was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Faye Dollins of Burea Kentucky; husband John Earl Davis; son Timothy; daughter-in-laws Valerie and Angie; granddaughter Melissa; 3 brothers; close sister Marcia; and best friend Mary "Kay" Coleman.

Oct 23, 2020

Dennis E. Pope

Age 74, of Vandalia, passed away October 23, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. Dennis was born June 3, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife Judith E. (Meyring) Pope; son, David C. Pope; and daughter, Susan M. Pope.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,...

Oct 21, 2020

Cecil D. Clark

Age 92, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 at his home. He was born to the late Charles & Leatha ‘Merle” (Burton) Clark on Oct. 20, 1928 in Scioto County, OH. He was proud of being a veteran, mason & father of 4 daughters. Cecil was a retired Teamster #957 truck driver...

Oct 19, 2020

Dennis A. Hart

Age 67, of Trotwood, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Dennis was born July 17, 1953 in Dayton to the late Ralph (Jr.) & Miriam E. (Brown) Hart.

He retired in 2005 from General Motors with 32 years of service. Dennis was an avid camper, enjoyed golfing...

Oct 18, 2020

VOGLER, Wilma B., age 90, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Butler Twp., passed away, October 18, 2020 at the Tidewell Hospice House.  She was born June 5, 1930 in Bonnie Blue, VA, daughter of the late William & Lula Myrtle (Hobbs) Bowman.  Wilma was a member of the Huber Heights First Baptist Church, a retired employee of General Motors...

Oct 16, 2020

SEARS, Mearl Thomas, 77, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. He was born to the late Leonard & Etta Sears on April 18, 1943 in Somerset, Kentucky. Mearl was retired from Hobart Corp. and had attended the Vandalia Baptist Temple. Preceded in death by his son Jeffrey and his brother, Gene Autry. Survived by his beloved wife...

Oct 16, 2020

James “Jim” Illich

Surrounded by family and friends, James Albert Illich, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandpa, accountant, artist, athlete, dancer, gardener, photographer, singer, veteran, and volunteer, ran his final lap on October 16, 2020, at his home in Dayton, Ohio. One of the world’s healthiest, strongest, and most stubborn souls, Jim valiantly battled cancer for several years....

Oct 11, 2020

QUINN, Roy K., 93, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. He was born to Robert & Katie Quinn on June 22, 1927 in Charleston, TN. Roy served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was retired from Harrison Radiator with over 34 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post...

Oct 10, 2020

HUNT, Emmett Leroy, age 91 of Union passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Stonespring of Vandalia.  He was born April 1, 1929 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, son of the late Leroy “Roy” and Lena Mae (Toadvine) Hunt.  Emmett grew up with three older sisters, the youngest being 8 years older than Emmett.  He was definitely the “baby” of...

Oct 9, 2020

Hester Jean Young, 94, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2020 while listening to the Lord’s Prayer and 23rd Psalm.   She entered heaven from her farm home of 70 years, where she raised gardens, chickens, ducks, cows, and cared for a goat, horse, pony, hinny and beloved dogs and cats.

Jean was born August 25, 1926 in...

Oct 9, 2020

SHAW, Harry W., age 87 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence.  Harry was born October 5, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Harry E. & Dorothy I. (Wagner) Shaw.  He was a United States Navy veteran and member of Masonic Lodge #743 F&M in Englewood.  Harry worked in sales and was a...