Obituaries

Feb 8, 2017

WILCHER, Charles Franklin Jr., age 93 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017. He was born September 28, 1923 in Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late Charles Sr. & Elsie C. (Jarrett) Wilcher. Doc graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1941 and was the President of the first graduating class and a...

Feb 5, 2017

CUZZORT, Dorothy K ., age 88 of Vandalia passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born July 19, 1928 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late William M. & Maggie Henley. Dorothy was a longtime member of the Northridge Wesleyan Church. Preceded in death by her sister, Paula Dean, Dorothy...

Feb 5, 2017

Steven M. (McClain) McGinnis

Age 57, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017, at The Hospice of Dayton. Steven was born October 26, 1959 in Dayton to the late Paul D. & Laraine S. (Landis) McGinnis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two step-fathers, Mike McClain and Robert...

Jan 30, 2017

Denver E. Hoskins

Age 88, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, at The Hospice of Dayton. Denver was born March 20, 1928 in Asher, Kentucky to the late Calloway & Bertha (Pennington) Hoskins. Denver was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vandalia and the Vandalia Masonic Lodge # 742. He retired...

Jan 30, 2017

ANDERSON, Robert D., age 87 of Vandalia passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at Cypress Pointe Health Center in Englewood. Robert was born December 25, 1929 in Union City, IN, son of the late Claude & Luella Anderson. He was a member of the Vandalia Masonic Lodge 742 F&AM and was an avid golfer. Preceded in death...

Jan 29, 2017

MARSH, J. Helen, age 85 of Reynoldsburg, OH, formerly of Dayton, passed away at home Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was born February 8, 1931 in Cookeville, TN, daughter of the late Jimmy Joe & Della (Gaw) Stamps. Preceded in death by her former husband, Richard Hanauer, Helen is survived by her daughter, Linda Brancato; 2 grandsons,...

Jan 27, 2017

Mary M. Carson

Age 87, of Butler Twp., passed away at her home on Friday, January 27, 2017. Mary was born March 7, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Herman E. & Mary Louise (Walkey) Wening. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, L....

Jan 26, 2017

Henry A. “Hank” Czarzasty

Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Hank was born in Dayton on January 26, 1931 to the late Peter & Bertha (Zimbuska) Czarzasty. Hank was proud to have served one term of duty in the United States Marine Corps and then in...

Jan 24, 2017

Victor “Vic” Baker

Age 74, of Butler Twp., passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Vic was born December 13, 1942 in Dayton to the late Elbert & Marie (Coy) Baker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Pittman; one nephew, Jerry Baker, Jr.;...

Jan 23, 2017

KORBER, Richard L. “Dick” age 71, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in the Hospice Unit at Upper Valley Medical Center. Dick was born May 29, 1945 in Dayton, son of the late Louis & Norma (Ortman) Korber. He is survived by his wife, Connie; 1 son, Luke (Kristy) Korber; 1 daughter, Kandi (Chad)...

Jan 18, 2017

David Albert Amlin “Doc”

April 3, 1952- January 18, 2017

Survived by his wife of 43 years (Christy Clay); mother (Pat); children Dirk (Kara), Andy (Erin), Emily, C.J. (Jordan), Marcus, and Gary; grandchildren Brittany, Kaley, Noah, Chloe, Jesse, Elly, Henry, Anna, Lucy, Kara Grace, Adrian, and Eleanor. Brothers: Doug (Sue), Steve (Pam), Jeff...

Jan 17, 2017

HAER, Sr., Harold L.

Age 87, of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at his home. Harold was born September 27, 1929 in Dayton to the late Frank & Clara Haer. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Joann (Buehler) Haer, in 2015; son,...

Jan 17, 2017

Ellen S. “Ellie” Earnhart

Age 69, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at The Hospice of Dayton. Ellen was born June 10, 1947 in Miami, Florida to the late Charles & Beverly Norman. Ellie graduated from Morgantown (West Virginia) High School, class of 1965 and as Valedictorian of her Nursing School Class at...

Jan 16, 2017

HUGHES, Maribelle A. “Mary” age 74 of Butler Twp. passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday January 16, 2017 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born April 17, 1942 in Urbana, OH daughter of the late John & Nancy (Mumma) Rotruck. She was a retired employee from IATSE Local #66. Mary was preceded in death by...

Jan 13, 2017

Helen Fuson Kelsay Age 89 of Vandalia, passed away at home Friday, January 13, 2017 after a long illness. She was born on August 27, 1927 in Evarts, KY to Richard & Nannie Fuson. She will be remembered by her loving family, son, Roderick & wife, Naomi; 2 granddaughters, Lisa Albritton & husband, Patrick and Lindsay Woolems...

Jan 13, 2017

WARNER, Myra Lee age 78 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2017. She was born in Beattyville, KY on June 7, 1938 to the late Wesley and Gracie Durbin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Marvin Warner and her youngest son Roger Dale Warner. She is survived by her children Marsha (Bob)...

Jan 11, 2017

In loving memory of David A Gargrave who passed from the world way to soon on January 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father Keith Gargrave in 2001. He is sorely missed by a host of friends and family. Including his two young sons Caleb E. and Alexander C. Gargrave (age 2 and 3) and their...

Jan 11, 2017

Julie K. Fleischman

Age 76, of Englewood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Julie was born November 23, 1941 in Dayton to the late Edmund P. & Agnes K. (Corcoran) Fleischman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Fleischman. Julie was a member of St....

Jan 10, 2017

GASKILL, James E. Sr., age 78. On January 10, 2017, Jim passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Katherine “JoAnn” by his side. He was born in San Francisco, California on May 31st. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur, mother, Catherine, and brother, Duane. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Jan 5, 2017

GRIFFITH, John M., age 95 of Friendship Village, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was born November 26, 1921 in Miami County, OH, son of the late H. Grant & Clara E. (Witters) Griffith. John graduated from Roosevelt HS, Dayton, Class of 1940 . He enlisted in the US Navy in January 1942 and...