Obituaries

Jun 23, 2018

THOMISON, David Ray, age 59 of Butler Twp., passed away Saturday, June 23, 108 at his residence. David was born September 25, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Charles & Lyda (Clifton) Thomison. He was a life member of the Northridge Church of Christ and retired from Time-Warner Cable after 37 years of service. He...

Jun 20, 2018

Edward E. Church

Age 55, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Ed was born August 17, 1962 to Johnny & Barbara (McKinnis) Church. He was preceded in death by his father. In addition to his mother, Ed is survived by four children, Amber Carr (Jeremy), Ashley Church, Shaun Church...

Jun 12, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Sherwood

“Beth”

Age 52, of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at her home. Beth was born January 7, 1966 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Robert & Genevieve (Shaver) Kerr. She loved karaoke, going to concerts & movies, swimming with the dolphins, scrapbooking, painting and her outings with...

Jun 7, 2018

KERSH, Lynder Nell, died peacefully at Grandview Hospital on Thursday, June 7, at age 74. Nell was born in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of Aldena Arinder Kersh and Ernest Merl Kersh. She lived much of her life in Mississippi. For the last 29 years, she lived in Dayton. Because of her disability, Nell was unable to walk...

Jun 5, 2018

Ralph E. Antolik, III

Age 71, of Englewood and formerly of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at his residence. Ralph was born in Arkansas, to the late Ralph and Bernice Antolik. He was a 1964 graduate of Wayne High School and a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps....

Jun 4, 2018

HICKS, Wanda N., age 92 of Tipp City, passed away at her home on Monday, June 4, 2018. She was born September 15, 1925 in Union Co., TN, daughter of the late Isaac & Effie (Heatherly) Nelson. Wanda was a member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple and a retired employee of General Motors – Delco Moraine. Preceded...

Jun 4, 2018

Juanita Stepp

Age 71, of Vandalia and formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 4, 2018, at the Good Samaritan ER. She was born November 4, 1946 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Russell & Fannie (Osborn) Davis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters,...

May 28, 2018

HOWARD, Jack R., age 79 of Lewisburg, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born June 16, 1938 in Harlan County, Kentucky, son of the late Garrett & Seretta (Payne) Howard. Jack was a retired employee of General Motors and a former member of the First Baptist Church of Vandalia. Preceded in death...

May 27, 2018

MEADORS, Wanda Miller Howard, age 78, formerly of Vandalia, passed away at her residence in Edgewood, KY, Sunday, May 27, 2018. She was born July 25, 1939 in Greenville, KY, daughter of the late Arnim & Naomi (Manus) Miller. Wanda was a 1957 graduate of Kiser High School where she was a member of the National Honor...

May 26, 2018

Downs, Esther M. age 79 of Harrison Twp., passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 at Stonespring of Vandalia after a lengthy illness. Esther was born February 10, 1939 in Washington DC, daughter of the late Harry & Virginia (Bender) Hansen. She was a 1957 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and was a member of First Baptist...

May 21, 2018

Ernest H. Wilson Age 93 of Harrison Twp., passed away Monday May 21, 2018 at Springmeade Health Center following an illness. He was born May 6, 1925 in Booneville, KY, son of the late Chester & Nell Wilson. Ernest was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran who served on the USS Houston and was a retired driver for...

May 18, 2018

ERBAUGH, Virginia L., “Ginny,” age 74 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born January 29, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond & Marie (Churchill) Wyant. Ginny was a longtime Grange Member and a faithful member of Polk Grove United Church of Christ for many years. She enjoyed singing in the...

May 17, 2018

ROWLAND, Donald E ., age 87 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 24, 1930 in Kingston, OH, son of the late Raymond & Hazel (Smith) Rowland. Donald was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a retired employee of the Kroger Co., and a member of the Milton Athletic...

May 15, 2018

Rebecca L. Lehman

“Becky”

Age 62, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Becky was born February 17, 1956 in Dayton to the late Jesse Leroy & Helen (Curtis) Friend. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Regina Twining. Becky retired as a police officer with...

May 14, 2018

Michael R. McMahon

Age 67 passed away Monday, May 14, 2018, at The Hospice of Dayton. Michael was born December 6, 1950 in West Liberty, Kentucky to the late George & Mary Mildred (Patterson) McMahon.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brothers, Bert McMahon and Timothy McMahon;...

May 12, 2018

Luke J. Rosati

Age 76, passed away May 12, 2018 at Maria-Joseph Nursing & Rehabilitation Center where he has resided for over a year. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Karen (Rupert) Rosati; two sons, Luke C. Rosati of Carrollton, TX and Joe Rosati of Chandler, AZ; brothers, Jack (Gerri) Rosati...

May 12, 2018

Marshall, Joan W. age 82 of Vandalia, passed away Saturday May 12, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital following an illness. Joan was born November 25th, 1935 in Red Oak, NC, daughter of the late Clarence & Annie Wynne. She was the original school crossing guard at Helke Elementary and was a volunteer at Demmit Elementary for many...

May 11, 2018

SMITH, Shirley L.R., age 90 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. She was born September 1, 1927 in Altoona, PA, daughter of the late Maude C. (Raffensparger) Mann and was the last of 13 children. Shirley was the former Manager of Fox Cleaners and a member of the Cassel Hills Church of Christ for over...

May 8, 2018

Mosley, Glenna C.

Glenna (Melton) Mosley, 83, of Vandalia, OH, died peacefully on May 8, 2018. She remained at home until just recently and was cared for by loving family, friends and caregivers. An accomplished business woman for much of her life, she retired as Manager of Avis Rent A Car in downtown Dayton in...

May 8, 2018

V. Jean Dalessandro (Rosenfeld)

Age 86. Jean entered the presence of Jesus on May 8, 2018. She was born Dec. 8, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio, the second of ten children, to Frank and Helen Stiffler. She graduated from Stivers High School and married Eugene Rosenfeld in 1949. Together they owned and operated South Park Grocery...