Obituaries

Oct 9, 2019

CHAPMAN, Roger W., Jr., age 73 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born February 7, 1946, son of the late Roger & Neva (Mayno) Chapman.  Roger was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Debbie (York)...

Oct 9, 2019

Kaaren T. Graham, age 77 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She was born September 5, 1942 in Dayton, to the late Roger and Ondia (Gebhart) Throckmorton. In addition to her parents, Kaaren was preceded in death by her husband David Graham, sisters Ondia Mae Ries and Joyceann Collins. She is survived by her three children: Susan ...

Oct 8, 2019

Col. James Edmond Piercy, PhD

Age 98, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Danbury Senior Living in Huber Heights, Ohio. James was born April 17, 1921 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to the late Willie Joe Ducksworth & Tabitha Ann (Hofmeister) Piercy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five siblings,...

Oct 7, 2019

PALMER, Phyllis F., age 88, of Dayton, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at Sycamore Hospital.  She was born November 28, 1930 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Carl and Celia South.  Phyllis formerly attended the Bethel Temple Assembly of God.  She enjoyed all varieties of craft projects and especially enjoyed crocheting.  Preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 6, 2019

HANAUER, Shirley A., age 84 of Arcanum, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Brookdale Centennial Park in Englewood, Ohio.  Shirley was born July 28, 1935 in Somerset, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John; her parents, Al and Jessie (Mullins-Harper) Roller; and 2 siblings, Patty Chavez and David Harper.  Shirley is survived by her...

Oct 6, 2019

CARROLL, Elizabeth, age 101 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Englewood Health and Rehab Center.  She was born September 27, 1918 in Evarts, Kentucky, daughter of the late William H. & Belle (Smith) Gibson.  Elizabeth was a devoted and loving Pastor’s wife and a member of the First Light Church, formerly First Baptist Church, Vandalia. ...

Oct 6, 2019

Dale H. Wackler

Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019. Dale was born October 25, 1932 in Piqua, Ohio to the late John & Ruth (Sotzing) Wackler. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of over 25 years, Shirley, in 1989; his daughter, Kathleen Wackler; and...

Oct 3, 2019

Robert E. Matejovsky

Age 91, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019, at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 20, 1928 in Dayton to the late Edward & Ona (Witt) Matejovsky.

Robert graduated from Fairview High School. He served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the American Legion...

Oct 2, 2019

Janet F. Campbell

Age 83, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Singing Woods Assisted Living. Janet was born May 27, 1936 in Manchester, Ohio to the late Cooper & Bernice (Nicodemus) Scott. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, James, who passed in...

Oct 1, 2019

DREES, Lois Mae

Age 80, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at The Hospice of Dayton. Lois was born May 23, 1939 in Sidney, Ohio to Julius H. & Helen (Poeppelman) Koverman.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Raymond Hoying; her loving husband and best...

Sep 27, 2019

Nancy Susan Leckey

Age 86, of Centerville, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, at Heartland of Miamisburg.

She was born January 17, 1933 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Albert O. & Zula (Thorne) Leckey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Philip Leckey.

Susan, who...

Sep 26, 2019

Helen L. Schneider

Age 95, of Brookville, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital, North. She was born July 25, 1924 in Firebrick, Kentucky to the late Walter & Verda (Hardin) Goodwin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Anthony; and by a son, Ronald. Helen...

Sep 26, 2019

Darrell Davidson

Age 64, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at The Hospice of Dayton. Darrell was born November 18, 1954 in Dayton to Don C. & Naomi (Phillips) Davidson.

He was preceded in death by his father; his wife of 45 years, Patty, in 2018; daughter, Wendy Davidson; and great grandson, Dakota...

Sep 24, 2019

Catherine “Cathy” Shi Price

February 24, 1951 – September 24, 2019

Catherine “Cathy” Price, 68, of Vandalia died Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 11:00 A.M. at Vandalia United Methodist Church, 200 South Dixie Drive, Vandalia. Pastor Michael Malcosky will lead the...

Sep 23, 2019

Dorothy Pauline Preuss (nee: Ewing)

Age 86, of Vandalia, loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother fell asleep in death September 23, 2019. Preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 62 years, Edward C. Preuss, her parents Carroll and Pearl Ewing, her loving brother Daniel Ewing and her older sister Laverne Moore,...

Sep 21, 2019

ADAMS, Shirley Mae, age 82, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Brookdale of Kettering.  Shirley was born October 8, 1936 in Wise, Virginia, daughter of the late Homer and Gussie (Fannon) Dorton.  She retired after a long, fulfilling career as the cafeteria supervisor with the Vandalia-Butler City Schools.  Shirley was a faithful servant devoted to...

Sep 20, 2019

SWARTZ, Betty S. age 97 of Vandalia, passed away Friday September 20, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born November 11, 1921 in Dayton, daughter of the late Joe & Althea (Small) Mumma.  Betty was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School, was a member of Polk Grove United Church of Christ for 90 years and attended the...

Sep 17, 2019

SOMMER, Charles A. "Al", age 64 of Butler Twp, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born November 27, 1954 in Piqua, Ohio, son of the late Charles E. and Nancy J. (Kruse) Sommer.  Al was the former owner of Air City Wine.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dee Sommer...

Sep 17, 2019

Suther, Mark, 56, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy and two playful, devoted dogs, Amigo and Luka. Preceded in death by his sister Kathy Suther and two stepsons, Justin and Joshua Gaier. Mark is survived by his parents, Cletus and Elaine Suther, and seven siblings: Dave Suther; Ken Suther; Deb (Sam) Horner;...

Sep 15, 2019

OSMAN, Marsha Floyd Jr., born September 13, 1926 in Manchester, Ohio, passed away September 15, 2019 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, Ohio.  Preceded in death by his parents, Marsha F. Osman Sr. and Wilma E. (Brittingham); sisters, Mildred Polley, Viola Climber and Margaret Smutz, Floyd is survived by his wife, Sarah Elizabeth (Allen) Osman; son and daughter-in-law, Don Allen...