Obituaries

Kimberly Sue (Stoner) Stoner-Short

Nov 15, 2020

Kimberly Sue Stoner-Short

Age 63, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020.

Services are pending.

Raymond L Hicks

Nov 15, 2020

HICKS, Raymond L., age 79 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital.  Ray was born May 26, 1941 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, son of the late Roy & Mary (Thomas) Hicks.  Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather, as well as a caring neighbor and friend.  He was always willing to lend a helping...

Mildred E. (Wion) Bourne

Nov 14, 2020

Mildred "Millie" Bourne

Age 94, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Grace Brethren Village in Englewood. She was born April 3, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio – daughter of the late Emanuel & Edna (Iddings) Wion.

She spent her life taking care of her children and home. She belonged to various square &...

Walter L. Smith, Jr.

Nov 12, 2020

SMITH, Walter L., Jr., 77, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. He was born to Walter, Sr. & Nellie Smith on May 25, 1943 in Dayton, OH. Walt had worked for Quality Beer Distributors and retired from Wright Brothers Aero. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era and was a member...

Winifred M Janek

Nov 12, 2020

JANEK, Winifred M., 93, went to be with the lord on Thursday November 12th, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born on July 29th, 1927 in Hartsgrove, OH. She previously worked with Centerville School District, Centerville Police Department and later retired from Elder-Beerman’s. Winifred was a life member of the VFW women’s auxiliary, was an avid participant in many...

Rebecca M. Voris

Nov 10, 2020

VORIS, Rebecca M. “Becky” age 76 of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born July 14, 1944 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Frank & Pauline (Bailey) Schommer.  Becky enjoyed her time working at the Cassel Hills Golf Course in Vandalia.  She was full of life and spread sunshine to...

Lauana S. Pascarelli

Nov 7, 2020

PASCARELLI, Lauana S., 69, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at her home. She was born to Gerald & Allene Motherspaw on Oct. 17, 1951 in Dayton, OH.  Lauana  was very active with AMVETS Post #24 Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed singing karaoke. Preceded in death by her husband, John M. Pascarelli, and her sisters, Cheryl...

Janet E. (Porter) Pendergrass

Nov 7, 2020

Janet E. Pendergrass

Age 79, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the Miami County Hospice Unit in Troy. Janet was born March 2, 1941 in Dayton to the late Reuben & Edna (Danks) Porter. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald; daughter, Kimberly Lawson (who passed yesterday, November...

George "Teddy" Katzenbach

Nov 6, 2020

KATZENBACH, George “Teddy,” 83, of New Carlisle, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. He was born to George & Mary Katzenbach on March 28, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio. Teddy was retired from Vandalia Butler Schools after 30 years of service. He was a member of Medway First Church of God and was a graduate of Fairview High...

Kimberly A. (Pendergrass) Lawson

Nov 6, 2020

Kimberly A. Lawson

Age 60, of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at The Hospice of Dayton. Kim was born July 27, 1960 in Dayton to Donald & Janet (Porter) Pendergrass.

She was preceded in death by her father and her mother passed away on November 7, 2020; son, Matthew Cole; and brother,...

Bertha (Browning) Thomas

Nov 5, 2020

Bertha Thomas

Age 85, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Stone Springs of Vandalia. Bertha was born May 17, 1935 in Bond, Kentucky to the late Willie H. & Martha (Wright) Browning. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Hazel, Myrtle, Opal, Ruth & Bobbie; and brothers, Clyde, Everett,...

Barbara Ellen Kesauer

Nov 4, 2020

KESAUER, Barbara Ellen, 91, of Clayton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. She was born to George & Jessie Hopp on September 26, 1929 in Utica, New York. Barbara was a former member of St. David’s Episcopal Church, the Good Samaritan Mental Health Advisory Board and the Clinton New York Historical Society. Preceded in death by her...

Gloria Jean Hatton

Nov 4, 2020

HATTON, Gloria Jean, 73, of Butler Twp., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born to Homer & Helen Rogers on June 14, 1947 in Norfolk, Virginia. Gloria was retired from Northridge Schools after 31 years of service. She truly loved the Lord and was a member of the...

Jeanne L Sims

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...

Robert Lee Anderson

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...

Steven D. Royse

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...

Donald Gentry

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;...

Eleanor P. (Parenteau) Littman

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...

James J. Joyce

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.

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Jay M. Stelzer

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,...