Obituaries

Mar 31, 2024

Ella Faye Cornett, 83, of Northridge, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born to Willie & Roberta Allen on September 29, 1940 in Owsley County, Kentucky. Ella Faye was a member of the Northridge United Baptist Church and the Northridge Neighborhood Watch. She was retired from the Carson-Saeks Company on Timber Lane. Preceded in death...

Mar 29, 2024

Jacquelynn Carol Hale

Age 71, of Northridge, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Kettering Health – Dayton Campus (Grandview Hospital). Jackie was born November 11, 1952 in Dayton to the late Albert & Vergie (Spencer) Gibbs. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Christopher Hale; two brothers, Randall &...

Mar 28, 2024

Merle (Butch) Brumfield Age 81 passed away peacefully at his home in Vandalia, Ohio on March 28th, 2024.  Butch was born May 15th, 1942 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Cecil and Rita Mae Brumfield.  He worked for 44 years in the automotive industry pursuing his passion for cars.

Butch is survived by...

Mar 27, 2024

Our most beloved Bobbie Margaret Muncy, gained her place in Heaven on March 27th 2024.

She passed peacefully at her home on Little York Rd, Dayton, Oh. At the profound age of 88, she always had a story or two to tell. Please join us to share your best story about Bobbie.

Mar 24, 2024

Mary Kathleen Brown

Age 96, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. She was born June 3, 1927, in Warrington, England, the daughter of the late Victor and Jesse Vale.  Mary is preceded in death by her husband Grant and eldest son Larry. She is survived by her sons Robert and Dennis (Holly); grandchildren, Erika (Ryan),...

Mar 22, 2024

James F. Ketron Sr., age 94 of Dayton, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Dayton on March 22nd, 2024. He was born on August 12th 1929, in Hima, Kentucky to the late Gordon and Margaret Ketron. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by the loving mother of his children, Ruth “Darlene” Law, his son, James...

Mar 19, 2024

WARNER, Barbara L., age 92, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Brookdale of Englewood.  She was born April 13, 1931 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Ray & Louise (Keechle) Boedeker.  She had a genuine love of all things floral and gardening and running her businesses, Warner’s Greenhouse and Bridal Shop.

Preceded...

Mar 19, 2024

SNYDER, Mary Eleanor, age 93, of Vandalia, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.  She was born March 21, 1931 in New Rome, Ohio, daughter of the late Elwood C. and Mabelle V. (Russell) Hyland.  Mary was a retired employee of the Vandalia-Butler Board of Education, a longtime member of Polk Grove United Church of Christ, and a devoted...

Mar 18, 2024

SNELL, Robert L., age 87, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County. Bob was born December 12, 1936 in Dayton, OH. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy, and a 32nd degree Freemason and member of Blue Lodge No. 742. He was a 1956 graduate of Northridge HS, and a retired...

Mar 14, 2024

Jerome W. “Jerry” Trick of Butler Township, passed peacefully at the age of 92 on March 14, 2024.  Born February 4, 1932, in Randolph Township, Jerry married Joan Reboulet on June 3, 1950.  Joni preceded him in death in 2013.

Also preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Susan Bohardt, Jerry will be...

Mar 13, 2024

MOSS, Sherri L., age 65, of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the Austin Trace Health & Rehab Center.   Sherri was born October 26, 1958 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Rex Lee and Grace Marie (Haight) Moss.  Sherri loved puzzles and coloring, enjoyed time with her family and friends, and was proud of her achievements as...

Mar 12, 2024

LEE, Kenneth Allen, age 70, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024.  Ken was born April 9, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Forest and Edna (Malott) Lee.

Ken is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda (Griep) Lee; his children, Erin (Matt) Laporte and Brady...

Mar 7, 2024

Jean Ann Wagner, Age 90, of Vandalia, passed away March 7, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Jean was born May 24, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Roscoe A. and Julia A. (Nelson) Burger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, John Burger, in 1986, and her beloved husband...

Mar 6, 2024

Delores Jean Kelly, 81, of Union, formerly of Riverside, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born to Arthur & Katherine Smith on July 9, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. She enjoyed all things nature: gardening, hiking, hunting, fishing, geese & hummingbirds. But, most of all, she loved spending time with her grandkids. Delores was preceded in...

Mar 6, 2024

Betty A. Christian passed away on March 6, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. Betty loved and served the Lord for over 77 years. She loved to attend church services and was a member of the Valley St. Pentecostal Holiness Church in Dayton. She enjoyed fellowship and dining out with her friends. Betty was retired from Good Samaritan...

Mar 6, 2024

Donald Lee Howell, 80, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at his home. Don was born to George & Evelyn Howell on June 25, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio. He was retired from the Inland Division of General Motors with over 37 years of service. Don was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. He was...

Mar 5, 2024

Shirleen M. Bryson

Age 87, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at The Hospice of Dayton. Shirleen was born November 16, 1936 to the late Robert Lee & Anna Viola (West) Reeves. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by several brothers & sisters; and by a grand-daughter-in-law, Octavia Kerr Bryson....

Mar 5, 2024

Patrick Paul Jacobs age 72, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Hospice of Miami County after a short battle with brain cancer. He was born January 27, 1952, in Germantown, Ohio, to the late Lester Cletus & Mary Lois (Metcalf) Jacobs.

On April 24, 1970, in Miamisburg, Ohio, he married...

Mar 3, 2024

Jonathon Edward Cox

Passed unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jon is survived by his parents, John & Nancy; his brother, Jacob; and his sister, Aubrey. His grandparents, Estell & Richard Lake and Jim & Sherry Heath. He is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and...

Mar 2, 2024

Harold L. “Homer” Haer, Jr.

Age 72, of Tipp City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Homer was born February 6, 1952 in Dayton to the late Harold L. (Sr.) & Joann R. (Buehler) Haer. In addition to his parents, Homer was also preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Janet Haer in...