Obituaries

Dec 5, 2019

SLORP, Donald L, age 82

Life is filled with many twists and turns, trials and tribulations.  Donnie’s life was no exception.  He faced challenges beginning as a toddler when Donnie, his older brother (Conrad), and their younger sister, Carole were placed in an orphanage for many years.  Due to the help of Aunt Ruth and Conrad’s love...

Dec 4, 2019

PAUL, Edith J., age 86 of Vandalia, formerly of Crossville, TN passed away Wednesday, December 4 at Spring Hill Singing Woods.  Edith was born March 4, 1933 in Hebagberg, TN, daughter of the late Edward & Edith (Scarlet) Farmer.  Preceded in death by her husband, George A. Paul and 3 brothers, Leland, Dean and David Farmer, Edith is survived...

Dec 3, 2019

“Thanks for having me, I had a great time!”

Matthew (aka “Sticks”, “Steeley”) Todd Steele, of Vandalia, Ohio, left us on December 3, 2019 at the age of 54.

“Nice to meet you.  I’ve heard a lot about you.”

Matt was preceded in death by mother, Janet Steele (2000),...

Dec 2, 2019

LY, James V., age 52 of Butler Twp., passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at his residence.  James was born September 22, 1967 in Saigon, Vietnam, son of the late Phuoc V. & Phi (Giang) Ly.   James was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia and was employed as a CNC machinist for many years, most recently...

Dec 2, 2019

BURNS, Charlotte A., age 80 of Tipp City, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center.  She was born April 6, 1939 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Raymond & Leona (Wagner) Lybarger.  Charlotte was a 1957 graduate of Northridge High School and later retired from Trimble, formerly Spectra Physics with more than 30 years of...

Dec 1, 2019

Robert W. Morgan

Age 84, of Russell’s Point and formerly of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his home. Robert was born January 27, 1935 at home in Dayton, Ohio  to the late Robert Clay & Ruth (Bailey) Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Betty...

Nov 30, 2019

Deborah Kay Steele

Age 51, of Butler Twp., passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2019. Deborah was born November 6, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her father, Peter R. Steele.

Deborah was the owner & operator of Rags & Threads. She was truly a seamstress for the community,...

Nov 30, 2019

Beverly Greene

Age 67, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 30, 2019. She was born December 23, 1951 in Rockton, Illinois to the late John & Ruth (Peterson) Schafman.

Beverly is survived by her loving husband of the past 47 years, Tom Greene; three sons, Greg Greene (Emily), Brian Greene...

Nov 29, 2019

Larry E. Wysong

Age 84, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital. Larry was born April 1, 1935 in New Lebanon, Ohio to the late Charles E. & Mabel (Mullendore) Wysong. In addition to his parents, Larry was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Joan Marie; and by two sisters,...

Nov 27, 2019

Lloyd Alcorn

Age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27. He was born on January 8, 1927 in Cookeville, Tennessee to Maggie and Howard Alcorn.

Lloyd was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was also a cherished member of his First Light Church family and Mr. Hoover’s tightknit Sunday school...

Nov 25, 2019

Mary Gertrude Moorefield Goolsby

Huntsville - Mary Gertrude Moorefield Goolsby, 102, passed away November 25, 2019. Born June 15, 1917 in Delton, Virginia to Andrew Jackson Moorefield and Minnie Christina (Dawson) Moorefield.  Mrs. Goolsby was a member of the Clarksmill, VA Church of Christ. She moved to Dayton, OH in 1932, where she graduated from Wayne High...

Nov 24, 2019

Joy F. Hoover

Age 76, of Miamisburg, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at The Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born June 11, 1943 in Lee County, Virginia to Lania and Cecil Crabtree. She is survived by her husband of the past 37 years, John Hoover; eight brothers & sisters; children, Margaret (Greg) Watts,...

Nov 23, 2019

David W. “Dave” Galehouse

Age 78, of Dayton, passed away on November 23, 2019. Dave was born December 23, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert D. & Dorothy (Wallis) Galehouse. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Scott Galehouse; and by his sister, Diane Cardarella.

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Nov 23, 2019

Mary M. Smith (nee: Marsee) “Crick”

Age 94, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Randall Residence in Tipp City, Ohio. She was born January 8, 1925 in Louisville, KY to the late Charlie & Ethel (Dietsel) Marsee. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Pat Dooley; her husband, Vernon Smith; daughter, Judy Seewer; and...

Nov 22, 2019

Bartholomew James Lennartz died on November 22, 2019. He is survived by AnaBella (Sister), Janelle (Mother), and Matt (Father), along with all four grandparents from both sides, and a large extended family.

Bart was egregiously taken, but he IS still here in so many other important ways. Justice and peace will come to all who knew him....

Nov 16, 2019

Betty Jo Stoltz (nee: Henderson)

Passed away November 16, 2019 at the age of 84 in Tipp City, Ohio.  She was born January 4, 1935 in Portsmouth Ohio to Russell and Martha Elizabeth “Bessie” Henderson of Olive Hill Kentucky.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years Richard L. Stoltz of Vandalia, Ohio. Two...

Nov 15, 2019

WALTERS, Philip L., age 85 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at his residence.  He was born April 24, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Philip D. & Lottie Mae (Robinson) Walters.  Philip was an active member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee and enjoyed bible study and fellowship...

Nov 14, 2019

Robert E. "Bob" Ambos

Age 87 of Union, passed away Thursday November 14, 2019 at Grandview Hospital following a lengthy illness.  He was born December 30, 1931 in Dayton, OH son of the late Louis & Christina Ambos.

Bob was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a retired lineman from...

Nov 14, 2019

NOBLE, Carolyn S., age 71 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Grandview Medical Center.  She was born January 29, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late William Forrest & Nora (Culbertson) Kash.   Carolyn is survived by her husband of 50 years, John of Vandalia; daughter, Michelle Noble of KY; granddaughter, Kasey Noble of KY; great-grandson,...

Nov 12, 2019

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Wm. Burdick, USAF Retired

Died at The Hospice of Dayton on November 12, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Marriet Burdick, of Dayton, Ohio; his daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Robert Bernock, of Rockford, Michigan; his granddaughter, Jessica Bernock, of Rockford, Michigan; and his son, Justin Burdick, of Dayton, Ohio.  No public funeral...