Obituaries

Feb 13, 2018

Carol S. “Susie” Collins

Age 68, of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at her home. Susie was born February 15, 1949 in Wilmington, Ohio. She is survived by her parents, Janet & Joseph Fournier; two daughters, Jara Collins (Chad Barnett) and Melissa Daniels (Robert); siblings, John Ames (Joy), Lucinda Ames, Renee O’Ryan...

Feb 12, 2018

Melba Sue Fyffe

Age 80, of Butler Twp., passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born August 18, 1937 in Monterey, TN to the late John & Lola (Matthews) Higdon. Melba is survived by her loving husband of the past 53 years, Joe Fyffe; son, Mark Fyffe; siblings, John, Donald,...

Feb 7, 2018

Norma Jane Piercey

Age 83, of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Norma was born February 6, 1935 in Butler Twp. (on the farmland that is now Forest Hills Memorial Gardens), to the late Karl & Gertrude (Balzer) Zimmer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother,...

Feb 5, 2018

Carl V. Jones

Age 84, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born April 13, 1933 in Hamilton County, Ohio to the late Barney & Martha (Fields) Jones. He is the owner of Carl’s Diesel Service and he retired from McCauley Aircraft as a Mechanical Engineer. His hobbies...

Jan 26, 2018

Ricky W. Rice

Age 59, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed on to an everlasting life with the Lord the morning of January 26, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born September 11, 1958 in Frankfort, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother and two sisters. He is survived...

Jan 23, 2018

Robert E. (Bob) Townsend

Age 72 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018, after a brief illness at Upper Valley Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 15, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio, son of the late Francis and Mary Janice (Gorsuch) Townsend. Bob was a member of St. John...

Jan 21, 2018

Maurice Lynn Turner

October 26, 1942 - January 21, 2018

Age 75 of Glendale, Arizona passed away at home on January 21, 2018.

He was born on October 26, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles and Nellie Turner. Maurice he was a retired printer and a longtime resident of Glendale, Arizona...

Jan 21, 2018

Gottschall, Robert T. (Bob) , age 59 peacefully passed Sunday Jan. 21, 2018. He was born on Sept 9, 1958 in Dayton. He is a 1976 graduate of Vandalia-Butler. Preceded in death by his mother Thelma White, his father Robert T. Gottschall Sr and his beloved fur-baby Topper. He is survived by his loving sister,...

Jan 21, 2018

Jeffrey L. Brown

Age 52, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Englewood, Ohio, Sunday, January 21, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Lynn and Lynda Brown of Vandalia, Ohio. He is also survived by four aunts, Mattie Lawrence, Della Fagg, Phyllis Halderman and Phyllis Wakat as well as two uncles,...

Jan 19, 2018

PEISER, Julia A ., age 86 of Tipp City, passed away January 19, 2018 at the Upper Valley Medical Center Hospice Unit. She was born June 9, 1931 in Dayton, OH to the late John W. & Lucille (Reed) Hebb. Julia is survived by her daughter-in-law, Tina Peiser of CA; sister, Janet Rozell; grandchildren, Kevy...

Jan 18, 2018

Quillen C. Raines, 79, husband of Wilene Raines, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018. Born June 4, 1938 in Livingston, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Herb and Mae Raines. Quillen was a retired toolmaker and owner of Raines Camper Sales. Quillen married his childhood sweetheart, Wilene, in 1957. He was a very kind-hearted, hard-working...

Jan 11, 2018

Dale W. “Doc” Baker

Age 88, lifetime resident of Dayton, Ohio, and graduate of Roosevelt High School (formerly of Lakengren in Eaton, Ohio; Bradenton, Florida; and most recently a resident of Friendship Village), passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at The Hospice of Dayton with his loving family by his side. Doc was born October...

Jan 11, 2018

Christopher Thomas Stueve passed away peacefully Jan. 11th @ Crossroads Nursing Home. He was 60 yrs. old. Chris was a graduate of Fairmont East High School. He attended University of Dayton pursuing Dentistry. Chris is preceded in death by his father Thomas G. Stueve and his mother Mildred Garner. Chris is survived by his step mother Wilma...

Jan 11, 2018

DOWNS, W. “Jim”, age 77 of Vandalia, passed away January 11, 2018 at the Upper Valley Medical Center Hospice Unit. Jim was born September 30, 1940 in Emery, South Dakota, son of the late Harlan & Mabel Downs. He graduated from Orland High School, in Madison, South Dakota, Class of 1958. Jim was a U.S. Army Veteran...

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 10, 2018

Beverly A. Centers

Age 70, of Brandt, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born September 12, 1947 in Dayton to the late Oscar L. & Pearl E (Jewell) Brown. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy King; and by...

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 &...