Obituaries

Aug 18, 2016

WAGONER, Janet Maurice (Clark) of Vandalia passed away, Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was born April 15, 1935 in Soldier, KY to Frank Lee and Pearl (Wilson) Clark. Janet was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John Dee Wagoner, her parents, sisters, Rosella, Rebecca, Lou Ellen LeMaster & Barbara Christine Ruschel, brothers,...

Aug 16, 2016

KREITZER, Darryl H., age 77 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Springfield Manor. He was born May 8, 1939 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Robert B. & Norma (Harrison) Kreitzer. Darryl retired from General Motors in 1992 where he served as a quality control engineer for 35 years, and he was a...

Aug 13, 2016

Dorothy Mae (Keeler) Heighton, age 93, of Tipp City, formerly Vandalia, died August 13, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband Douglas Clark Heighton, Dorothy is survived by five sons, Douglas A. and wife, Barbara of Westerville, Donald L. and wife, Sally of Keller, TX, Danis J. of Springfield, David W. and wife, Judy of Englewood, and...

Aug 13, 2016

ELLIOTT, Eddith “Jane ”, age 79 of West Milton, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Upper Valley Medical Center. Jane was born November 29, 1936 in Miami County, OH, daughter of the late Harold H. & Mary P. (McDaniel) Akers. She was a 1954 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, enjoyed working...

Aug 10, 2016

Ryan Taylor Hamm, 21, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2016.

Ryan’s death was the result of a traffic accident as he was enroute from Houston returning to Edmond to begin his senior year in college. He was struck head-on by a drunk driver who crossed the centerline. Ryan died instantly.

Aug 5, 2016

Let us celebrate the life of Ruth Elizabeth Shumate Martin, 94, of Vandalia, Ohio who passed away Friday August 5, 2016 in the loving presence of her husband, son, and daughter. Ruth was born October 30, 1921 in Beckley WV to the late Benjamin Johnson Shumate and Wavie Clay Shumate Gates. She is preceeded in death by...

Aug 2, 2016

SMITH, Scott A., age 63 of Clayton, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 23, 1952 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Norman E. & Irene (Runkle) Smith. Scott was a 1970 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, a graduate of Miami University, and was retired from WPAFB. Scott...

Jul 23, 2016

Therdene "Dena" Grant

Age 63, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Dena was born August 13, 1952 in Statham, Georgia to Billie & Everlene (Aikens) Cox.

In addition to her parents, Dena is survived by her husband of the past 30 years, Shannon T. Grant; children, Scott Smith (Michele...

Jul 21, 2016

Jack Lee Hedleston

Age 86, of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016, at The Hospice of Dayton. Jack was born October 28, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late James Kenneth & Eva Pauline (Totten) Hedleston. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Virginia...

Jul 18, 2016

Mary C. McMonigle

Age 76, of Englewood, passed away Monday, July 18, at Good Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness. Mary was born March 11, 1940 in Dayton to the late Benjamin & Elma (Wittig) Hagens. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her first husband of 50 years,...

Jul 17, 2016

JOHNSTON, Barbara Lee, age 80 of Bethel Township, Miami County passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Springmeade Health Center. She was born in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Otto & Vera (Olt) Wegner. Barb was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond in 2009, and a loving sister, Nancy Schumacher. Barb is...

Jul 16, 2016

James Dale Geise

Age 78 of Vandalia, husband of Lucille (Hein) Geise, died peacefully Saturday, July 16, 2016, at The Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He was born October 23, 1937 in St. Marys, Ohio to the late Arthur and Cecilia (Watercutter) Geise. Jim was...

Jul 15, 2016

Christopher Hale

Age 56, of West Milton, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016, at his home. Christopher was born March 29, 1960 in Dayton to David B. & (the late) Joanne (Muro) Hale.

In addition to his father, David B. Hale, Christopher is survived by three children, Zachary Hale (Amber), Ross Hale (Jiao)...

Jul 15, 2016

Wanda L. Johnson

Age 85, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016. Wanda was born December 18, 1930 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late George & Lola (Brewster) Sears. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Johnson, in 1990. Wanda retired from Elder...

Jul 9, 2016

MCCRACKEN, Dr. James Richard McCracken, 64, Dayton, Ohio, passed away July 9, 2016. Jim was born September 30, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Richard Warren McCracken and the late Harriette Joan (Hicks) McCracken. An Eagle Scout, Jim graduated from Amelia High School in 1969. He later received his B.S. degree in comprehensive science/physics education from Ohio University...

Jul 7, 2016

HELD, Charles W., passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016. He was born November 29, 1943 in Sandusky, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles A. Held and Margaret (Gast) Held, by his wife of 46 years, Jan (Miller) Held in January of 2011, and one sister, Sondra Held Hotchkiss in May of 2011. He...

Jul 4, 2016

HARRISON, Sandra Gayle, age 68 of Fairborn, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016. She was born December 21, 1947 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Hobert & Gayle Simmons. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Polk Grove Cemetery, 9190 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH 45414.

Jul 2, 2016

Nancy L. Yankulov

Age 86, of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday (7/7) at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park, 2613 Sackett Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223.

Jun 29, 2016

BEISNER, Glen F. “Hank”, age 82 of Vandalia passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born September 4, 1933 in Greenville, OH, son of the late Virgil & Edith (Smith) Beisner. Preceded in death by his wife, Peggy, Hank is survived by his children, Mike Beisner (Linda Downing), Kathy Larsh (Ron Nisonger),...

Jun 23, 2016

Robert E. “Bob” Schlein