Obituaries

Jul 14, 2024

Dona Lou Erickson, 73, of Bellbrook, formerly of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, passed away Sunday July 14, 2024. She was born to Elden Walter & Esta Lou (Fannin) Bowling on December 14, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated Sandy Hook High School. Dona worked in data processing with Cassano’s Pizza and later managed the Continental Flower Shop. 

Dona is survived by her...

Jul 14, 2024

Jessica Lawson

7-18-1977 to 7-14-2024 

Jessica Lawson passed away Sunday from a battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends and had peace in her heart. Jessica was an amazingly strong, selfless woman who loved fiercely and always went out of her way to help others. She was an extremely loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved to garden...

Jul 5, 2024

Joy Ann Tyree, 88, of West Milton, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at her home. She was born to Ray & Edna Syx on November 6, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio. Joy was a life member of VFW Post #6560 & American Legion Post #746 Ladies Auxiliaries. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard H....

Jul 4, 2024

Dale E. Epard

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. Dale was born September 17, 1944 in Vandalia, Ohio to Leon M. & Marcella (Osborn) Epard. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Kay Ray in 2012; stepmother, Paula Epard; son, Frankie Ray; daughter, Nancy Walton; brother, Robert Epard; and...

Jun 29, 2024

Colleen Joanne Galloway

Age 63, of Butler Twp., passed away at her home on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Colleen was born August 24, 1960 in Ottawa, Illinois to Owen and Jane (Melton) Murray. Colleen was preceded in death by her father.

Colleen was a graphic designer and artist having earned her Bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University.

Colleen is survived by her husband...

Jun 27, 2024

David R. Seitz, 78, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born to Robert & Ruth Seitz on June 16, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. David graduated from Vandalia Butler High School and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton and followed by a master’s degree. He enjoyed a successful career as a master engineer and...

Jun 27, 2024

Ronald (Ron) McMillan

Age 70, of Vandalia Ohio passed away on June 27, 2024. Ron was born August 19, 1953 in Wilmington, Ohio to Wanda and Herman McMillan. He was a hardworking man who retired from the operating engineers after 35 years. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda and Herman.

He is survived by his life partner, Chantrell Webb,...

Jun 25, 2024

Michael Alan Waymire, age 80, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Michael was born on December 27, 1943, to Roy and Dorothy (Riffle) Waymire.  Michael had many passions and interests. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life such as working puzzles, reading, listening to music, singing and watching sports, with baseball holding...

Jun 21, 2024

William Alexander Reese Age 74, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024. Bill was born April 2, 1950 and Gastonia county, North Carolina. To the late Freddie Leonard Reese Sr & Martha Louise (Lowery) Reese. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Freddie Leonard Reese Jr. His grandparents, Adell McClellan...

Jun 16, 2024

Denver Olin (Allen) Bryson, 

Age 87, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 12, 1936 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Charles Hule. Bryson and Myrtle (Newman) Runyon. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Carl Bryson, and by a grand-daughter-in-law, Octavia Kerr Bryson.

Denver proudly served...

Jun 13, 2024

 Patsy June Stewart

Age 82, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 13, 2024 (one day before her 83rd birthday). Patsy was born on June 14,1941, in Kingsport, Tennessee, daughter of the late Helen (Phillips) Shelton and William Shelton. 

Patsy dearly loved babies her whole life and was foster mother to many babies over...

Jun 8, 2024

LEWBER, Willadene, 81, of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was born to Elwood & Margaret Null on January 2, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio. Willadene was retired from Catlow Inc. and was a member of the Tipp City Eagles Aerie 2201. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliaries of VFW #4615, in Tipp City, and...

Jun 2, 2024

Delores Rose Lennartz passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 8, 1943 at Gibbons Hospital in Celina, Ohio, and was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril and Romilda Siefring, brother Richard Siefring, and brother-in-law Joseph Schmitmeyer. She is survived by her loving husband Robert, children Steven Lennartz (Janalee), Gregory...

May 31, 2024

Thomas W. Royse

Age 75, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. Tom was born May 8, 1949, in Dayton to the late Raymond & Sarah (Covington) Royse. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond (Jr.), Harold “Shorty” & Robbie Royse; and by his brothers-in-law,...

May 27, 2024

BOWLING, Roy H., 86, of Tipp City, passed away Monday May 27, 2024 at his home. He was born to Earl & Delia Bowling on June 15, 1937 in Big Creek, Kentucky, and was retired from the Pitney-Bowes Company. Preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Justin, granddaughter, Brionda, and his sister, Charlotte Gibson.

Survived by his best friend of 35...

May 26, 2024

Archie Vernon Barber, 

Age 91, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born September 16, 1932 in Ravenswood, West Virginia to the late Arthur and Mary Matilda (Archer).  In addition to his parents, Archie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pauline and his eight siblings, sisters, Velma “Peggy” Sharp, Golda Casto and Delores...

May 22, 2024

Joseph Dean Mahaffy

Age 98, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Joe was born November 23, 1925 in Eaton (Ohio) to the late Lillian and Earl Mahaffy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha; his second wife, Dorthea; two brothers, Paul and Elmer; and by...

May 19, 2024

James W. Summitt, age 84 of Vandalia, Ohio, returned to his Heavenly Home on the morning of Sunday, May 19, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 60+ years, Patricia (Cox) Summitt; his son, scOtt summitt; his daughter, Michelle (Summitt) Joiner; his grandson, Logan Joiner and his wife Brianna (Longworth) Joiner; his sister, Frances (Summitt) Vance of Anderson, Indiana: his...

May 17, 2024

Linda Kay Jones, 75, of Englewood, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024. She was born April 9, 1949, the daughter of the late Curtis E. Chandler and Wanda (Cornwell) Chandler, in Dayton, Ohio. Linda graduated from Northridge High School in 1967 and retired from Northridge Local Schools (Bus Driver) after 30 years of dedicated...

May 13, 2024

Evelyn R. Sweeney, 84, of Dayton, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. She was born to the late Melvin Henry & Margaret Evelyn Obley on October 19, 1939 in Hays, Kansas. Evelyn was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church where she was in the church choir. She was also a member of the Dayton Ohio Bicycle...