Obituaries

Apr 17, 2019

Esther O. Willke (nee: Hausfeld),

Age 85, of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, April 17th, 2019, at Hospice of Dayton. Esther was born December 26, 1933 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Leo & Armella (Eifert) Hausfeld. In addition to her parents, Esther was also preceded in death by six siblings and one grandson, Blake Willke....

Apr 14, 2019

Martha Sue Woolery (nee: Henger)

Age 69, formerly of Vandalia, passed away April 14, 2019 at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sue was born November 25, 1949 in Vandalia to the late Harry Christian & Martha Ruth (Brannum) Henger. In addition to her parents, Sue was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marilyn Clark & Judy...

Apr 12, 2019

ADAMS, Carol Hime , age 75 of Miamisburg, formerly of Troy, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Hillspring of Springboro. She was born September 29l 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence and Marjorie (Dixon) Hime. Preceded in death by her husband, Daniel D. Adams, Carol is survived by her children, Bonny Adams of...

Apr 11, 2019

SEAGRAVES, Mickey A., Sr., age 59 of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was born August 25, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his mother, Nellie (Pruitt), Mickey is survived by his father, William S. Seagraves (Jo); 3 sons, Patrick Seagraves (Ilia), Mickey Seagraves Jr. (Rebecca) and Brandon Seagraves; six grandchildren, Courtney, Christian,...

Apr 10, 2019

Kathleen Edith “Kathy” Conover

Age 73, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Victor & Anna Louise (McGinnis) Conover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Poling, and her nephew, Greg Poling....

Apr 10, 2019

BUTTS, Kay Jean (Wood), age 85, a long-term resident of Vandalia, passed away April 10, 2019, at Lucy Corr Memory Care in Chesterfield, Virginia, of Alzheimer’s disease – with family members and nurses at her side. Kay was born February 7, 1934, in Springfield, OH. She was preceded in death by her caring husband of 60 years, Harold “Bud”...

Apr 9, 2019

Karen E. Mowery

Age 65, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital.

She was born February 14, 1954 in Dayton to the late Harley & Hazel (Hyder) Gentry. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Gentry.

Karen was...

Apr 8, 2019

Bruce A. Sweigart, age 56 of Vandalia, passed away Monday April 8, 2019 at Grandview Hospital following an illness. Bruce was born to Thomas and Barbara Sweigart on May 31, 1962 in Sidney, OH.

Bruce is survived by his parents; his son, Joseph Sweigart; his brother Randy Sweigart (Candy) and their children Brooke (Tyler) and Brenden (Kaitlyn);...

Apr 6, 2019

LEWIS, Margaret E., age 73 of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Crossroads Nursing and Rehab Center of Vandalia following an illness. Margaret was born February 7, 1946 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Lewis Jr. in 2012 and 2 brother, Everett Williamson and Earl Detty. Margaret is survived...

Mar 31, 2019

Joseph M. Edgell

“Joe”

Age 51, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was born September 22, 1967 in Saint Paul, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald & Sandra (Beardmore) Goodhart.

Joe retired from the U. S. Air Force as a Master Sgt. with 22...

Mar 31, 2019

MILLER, Sharon Lee (Smith), age 70 of Union, was carried by angels into the arms of Jesus on March 31, 2019, with her family by her side. Sharon was born to Bernard and Nellie Smith on March 9, 1949.

She is preceded in passing by both of her parents, and by granddaughter, Megan Miller. Sharon is survived...

Mar 26, 2019

Thomas Leon Smith

Age 83, of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Grandview Hospital. He was born September 25, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Gerald & Naida (Corrello) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia (Wessel) Smith, in 2012;...

Mar 24, 2019

Carlton Allan Shank, 81 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away in his home Sunday afternoon, March 24, 2019. He died peacefully in the company of his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents Dr. Carlton H. Shank & Wilma R. Shank. Survived by his wife, Roberta L. Shank, of nearly 60 years, his children Shari Young (Charlie) and Kevin...

Mar 24, 2019

Brandon Scott Behnken

Age 33, of Harrison Twp., passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born January 9, 1986 in Dayton to Scott & (the late) Kimberly (Comer) Behnken. Brandon is survived by his father, Scott (Sandy); grandparents, Alfred & Janice Behnken; two sisters, Jessica & Shannon; three uncles, Dan, Michael & Tom (Susan) Behnken; cousins,...

Mar 23, 2019

JONES, Edward F., died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 92. He was born January 18, 1927 in Lakewood, Ohio to Raymond and Nell Jones. Ed served in the United States Navy during World War II, graduated from Miami University and the University of Dayton. His profession was accounting and finance and he retired from Day-Air Credit...

Mar 20, 2019

Teresa A. Klenke

Age 66, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Teresa was born December 7, 1952, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Robert & Gwen (Cochren) Klenke.

Teresa was co-owner of J & J Transportation Specialists. She had a great love of life, a wonderful sense of humor, and was always quick to laugh....

Mar 19, 2019

Leslie David Lambert

Age 91, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born October 10, 1927 in Dayton to the late Leslie Lloyd & Susanna (Lodge) Lambert. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma Jean Lambert; his second wife, Marilyn Lambert; and his sister, Phyllis...

Mar 18, 2019

BOLTE, Matthew J., “Matt”, age 53 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2019. He is preceded in death by his loving and devoted parents, Bob and Ginny Bolte. Matt is survived by his loving siblings, Bob (Aida), Mary Ann (Terry) Toon, Tom (Helen), Phil and Peggy (Jim) Shirk, as well as nieces and nephews, Alan And Laura...

Mar 13, 2019

Robert C. Blankenship

Age 84, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital. Bob was born February 11, 1935 in Dayton to the late Hershal & Lucy (Kite) Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Blankenship.

Bob was a member of the...

Mar 11, 2019

WACKLER, Kathleen R. “Kathy”, age 61 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. Kathy was born May 6, 1957 in Butler Township, Ohio daughter of Dale and Shirley (Thomas) Wackler. She was a 1975 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, loved windchimes, NASCAR, and her dog, Jack. Kathy was a devoted caregiver and she and...