Obituaries

Jun 27, 2020

Deborah Dawn Minix

Age 68, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Troy Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 18, 1952 in Dayton to the late Regle & Jeanne (Cotrel) Estep.

Deborah was an animal lover, especially dogs & cats and she enjoyed birdwatching. She was formerly employed by the...

Jun 25, 2020

Elizabeth R. Rifner

Betty Rifner

Age 86, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Heartland of Beavercreek. Betty was born February 11, 1934 in Dayton to the late Louis & Grace (Herel) Trushel. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Clair Rifner,...

Jun 23, 2020

WARNER, Roger K., age 89 of Vandalia passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Heartland of Beavercreek.  Roger is survived by his wife, Ruth and numerous other family and friends.  A public Graveside Service will be held to celebrate Roger's life at 1:00 pm, Friday, June 26 at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, 11890 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City, OH. ...

Jun 19, 2020

RAY, Loren E., age 87 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 19, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. Loren was born on July 31, 1932 in Olympia, Washington to the late Irven and Esther (French) Ray. Loren is survived by his wife of 59 years, June; 2 sons, Peter (Valorie), Eric (Amanda) and 3 grandchildren, Andrew, Addison, and Amelia. Loren...

Jun 19, 2020

John D. Miller

“Jack”

Age 86, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Upper Valley Medical Center – Hospice Unit in Troy. Jack was born May 27, 1934 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Paul K. & Dorothy (Zeyen) Miller. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death...

Jun 18, 2020

Janice Pocock Carrigan (Janie or Poke to her childhood and college friends) passed away June 18, 2020.   She was a tender, quick witted, talented, and fun lady who lived a long and full life.

Jan was born July 5, 1926 in Massillon, Ohio. Despite being raised during the Great Depression and World War II, she often shared...

Jun 18, 2020

RYHERD, Dwaine H., age 89, passed away at his home in Vandalia, Ohio on June 17, 2020.  Dwaine was born March 13, 1931 in Gamaliel, Kentucky to Edd Lewis and Iva (Proffitt) Ryherd.  He married Martha Suzanne (Sue) Anderson on March 9, 1956, and preceded him in death on February 25, 2013.  Dwaine is survived by his four sons,...

Jun 11, 2020

Joyce L. Musick

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Randall Residence in Tipp City. Joyce was born October 5, 1940 in Dayton to the late James & Dorothy (Schneider) McCabe. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Richard Musick in 2017; and...

Jun 9, 2020

Alex V. DeMarco

Age 84, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at the Englewood Grace Brethren Village. Alex was born July 9, 1935 in Paterson, New Jersey to the late Virgilio & Rose (Maletta) DeMarco. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony and William.

Alex...

Jun 9, 2020

Pearle Hicks

Age 76, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday; June 9, 2020, at the Cottages of Clayton. Pearle was born July 5, 1943 in Clyde, North Carolina to the late Robert & Alva Lee (Dawson) Jones. In addition to her parents, Pearle was also preceded in death by three sisters, Faye, Nellie & Frances.

Pearle...

Jun 6, 2020

Sandra S. Hilterbran

Age 74, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Miami Valley – North. Sandra was born April 7, 1946 in Rarden, Ohio to the late Charles (Jr.) and Martha (Lute) Ward. In addition to her parents, Sandra was also preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Acres and by a sister, Darlene...

Jun 1, 2020

Ozelle Francis

Age 98, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at the Laurels of Huber Heights. She was born April 9, 1922 in Leaksville, North Carolina to the late John Garver & Nellie (Cox) Harter. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard V. Francis; siblings, Wilda Harry...

May 29, 2020

PYLE, Dorothy C., age 80 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at her residence.  She was born June 18, 1939 in Louellen, KY, daughter of the late Boyd William & Frances (Musick) Broughton.   Dorothy was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Murlin Heights.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Pyle, one brother,...

May 28, 2020

Florence B. Schinder

Age 89, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020, at her home. She was born March 8, 1931 in Englewood, New Jersey to the late Arthur & Margaret (Stewart) Toleno. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul, in 1988 and by a brother, Arthur, Jr....

May 27, 2020

Millie Ann "Mary" Whittaker,

Age 89 of Union, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Stone Spring of Vandalia Health Care Center and Rehabilitation. She was born March 2, 1931 in Victoria, TN to the late Lonnie & Lona (Roberson) Matheney. She was a longtime member of the Vandalia Church of the Nazarene and grounded in her...

May 25, 2020

WHALEN, Berneda Mae (Schultz) was born November 17,1930 in Dayton, OH. She peacefully passed away on May 25, 2020 with her daughter by her side. Berneda is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Whalen Sr., parents Elmer and Elnora Schultz, brother Gene Schultz, sister Betty Davis, nephew Steve Hobbs and granddaughter, Jennifer Fecke.  Berneda is survived by...

May 21, 2020

Mary Helen Motsch

Age 76, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Dayspring of Miami Valley. She was born August 16, 1943 in Dayton to the late Harold B. & Helen (Franz) Haas. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Motsch; son, Jeffrey E. Brown; and brother,...

May 20, 2020

Segi, Robert L. Age 67, Dayton, Ohio, Passed away on May 20, 2020 after a courageous battle against Brain Cancer and enduring additional challenges from tornado damages. Bob will be remembered best for his humor which touched everyone he met. He had a fierce love of his large extended family. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns,OSU...

May 20, 2020

Constance “Connie” L. Mays (nee Plummer)

Age 84, of Dayton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2020.  She was born on December 31, 1935 to Wilbur and Sophia (nee Bochenek) Plummer. She married Ronald F. Mays of Piqua, Ohio, on September 3, 1955.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband...

May 17, 2020

Robert B. Smith

Age 65, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020, at the Dayton V. A. Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1955 in Dayton to Jack B. & Hattie Mae Smith.

Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Hattie; brother, Steve Smith; stepbrothers, Gary, Glenn & Bob Marshall; and by...