Obituaries

Jan 10, 2018

Paul G. Schaefer II

Age 36, of Butler Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. He was born August 3, 1981 in Dayton. Paul was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed camping, hiking, traveling, snowboarding and he was an animal lover. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from West Virginia University and...

Jan 7, 2018

ELAM, Michelle A., age 45 of Bethel Twp., passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 3, 1973 in Dayton, OH, daughter of Dennis & Ann (Luneke) Esken. Preceded in death by her mother, Ann, Michelle is survived by her best friend and loving husband of...

Jan 4, 2018

BURTON, William L. “Bill”, age 91 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Hospice Unit of the Dayton VA Medical Center. Bill was born February 21, 1926 in Somerset, KY, son of the late Broyles & Lotus (Bloom) Burton. He was a retired toolmaker with Apex Machine & Tool of Cooper Industries, was a...

Jan 3, 2018

RANSDELL, Linda J., age 73 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born August 15, 1944 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Edgar & Laverne (Sheer) English. Preceded in death by her brother, Roger English, Linda is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ralph; 3 sons, Mark Burdette (Tammy), Dr. Brian...

Jan 3, 2018

BUTTS, Harold R. “Bud”

Age 87, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at his home after an extended illness. Bud was born July 20, 1930 in Dayton to the late John & Etta (Wittenberg) Butts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister & brother-in-law, Janelle &...

Jan 2, 2018

Patricia Louise Covert

Age 89, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in Coldwater, Michigan. Pat was born March 17, 1928 in Williamsburg, PA to the late Carlton “Doc” & Gwendolyn “Mo” Moore. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Covert. Pat previously served on...

Jan 1, 2018

NOHACS, Joyce, age 93 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. She was born September 12, 1924, daughter of the late Hans & Dosha (Croft) Hansen. Joyce retired from Ohio Bell in 1983 after 39 years of service and she was a beloved grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, John; 1 son, John M. Jr.,...

Dec 31, 2017

Jane C. Hall

Age 75, of Kettering, passed away December 31, 2017. Jane was born February 23, 1942 in Darke County, Ohio to the late John & Mable (Gough) Holdeman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by six siblings, Joyce Ballweg, Gloria Oxner, Nancy Holl, John, George & Robert Holdeman;...

Dec 31, 2017

Donald L. Howard

Dec 30, 2017

Joan Borchers

Age 77, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. Joan was born February 4, 1940 in Dayton to the late Caleb & Edith (Sinclair) Hellard. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by the father of her children, Dennis Borchers, in 2000; and by two siblings, Glenna & Ruby.

Dec 27, 2017

WISE, Betty L. age 91 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday December 27, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born February 20, 1926 in Huntsville, IN. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Roy Wise and 2 sons David and Daniel Wise. She is survived by her daughter Dawn & husband Lonnie Hathaway of Vandalia;...

Dec 25, 2017

SMITH, Robert D., age 76 of Butler Twp., passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1941 in Glouster, OH, son of the late Elijah & Rose (Shaner) Smith. Robert was a retired Sales Engineer with Globe Motors and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He was an...

Dec 22, 2017

Vincent J. Evers

Age 78, of Harrison Twp., passed away Friday, December 22, 2017, at Grandview Hospital. He was born February 27, 1939 to the late William A. & Charlotte K. (Steinmetz) Evers. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Dorothy, in 2009; a son,...

Dec 21, 2017

ZUPP, Yovonne Elaine, age 82, passed December 21, 2017 at her home in Vandalia. Born April 30, 1935, Yovonne was raised in Walden, New York, daughter of Duane & Rita Decker. She was married for 63 years to Raymond W. Zupp. Together they raised 4 children, and own the North Dixie, Englewood and Tipp City...

Dec 20, 2017

Betty J. Kleismit Age 89 of Vandalia passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Betty was born April 25, 1928 in Roanoke, VA, daughter of the late Edward & Alva (Bruce) Klinger.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Kleismit Sr. in 2007; step-father,...

Dec 18, 2017

Richard Keith Middleton

Age 64 of S. Lake Tahoe, California, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017. He was born Jan. 27, 1953 to Millard and Betty Middleton. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Millard Middleton and uncle, Willard Middleton. He is survived by his mother, Betty Middleton; aunt, Jean Middleton; sisters, Karen (Joe)...

Dec 18, 2017

SIPPEL, Freida G., age 96 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 30, 1921 in Piqua, Ohio, daughter of the late Thurman & Martha (Lawson) Landenburg. Freida was a founding member of St. Christopher Church and School and was a very active member with the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority,...

Dec 12, 2017

Victor Osborne

Age 72, of Troy, passed away Tuesday (12/12/17) at Miami Valley Hospital. Victor was born May 10, 1945 in Bipro, KY to the late Robert Lee & Minnie Belle (Johnson) Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four siblings: Bobby, Lowell, Kenneth & Phyllis. Victor...

Dec 12, 2017

RHOADES, Mont Arthur, age 72 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He was born April 10, 1945 to Lina Skaggs Ellinger and Joseph Rhoades in Paintsville, KY. He was preceded in death by both parents and his only brother, Ronalville Miles. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sharon (Marshall) Rhoades; by this...

Dec 10, 2017

Mary Lou Spangler

Age 82, of Vandalia, died (Mary Lou did not like the term passed away) at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Mary Lou was born on October 26, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Theodore and Ethel Rauch. Mary Lou graduated from Carlow College...