Obituaries

Maurice Lynn Turner

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...

Jeffrey L. Brown

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,...

Robert T. "Bob" Gottschall

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,...

Julia A. Peiser

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...

Quillen C. Raines

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...

Dale W. Baker

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...

Wendell "Jim" Downs

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...

Christopher T. Stueve

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...

Paul G. Schaefer, II

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...

Beverly A. Centers

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...

Michelle A. Elam

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...

William L. Burton

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...

Linda J. Ransdell

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...

Harold "Bud" Butts

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 &...

Patricia Louise Covert

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...

Joyce Nohacs

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.,...

Jane C. Hall

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;...

Donald L. Howard

Dec 31, 2017

Donald L. Howard

Joan Borchers

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.

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Betty L. Wise

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;...