Obituaries

Nov 7, 2023

Lawrence Edward Chatterton, 72, of Antwerp OH (formerly of West Alexandria, OH) went to be with the Lord on November 7th, 2023.

He attended Grace Baptist South Church in West Carrollton, OH, Berachah Church West Campus of Middletown, OH and First Baptist Church in Antwerp, OH. With his wife Virginia.

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Oct 29, 2023

Margaret Czapla

Age 91, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Legacy of Beavercreek. Margaret was born April 7, 1932 in Riga, Latvia to the late Phillip & Valentina (Bucharina) Kaplans. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Roman Czapla, in 2002; and by three...

Oct 28, 2023

Frances Carns Severt, age 91, was born August 5, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio. Frances was the daughter of the late Albert and Martha (Myers) Carns. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband (of 69 years) Kenneth Severt, brother Mervin Carns and sister Marlene Hancock. Frances graduated from Northridge High School, class of 1950. She and...

Oct 24, 2023

Rebecca Jean Griesheimer, 55, of Englewood, OH passed away on October 24, 2023, after a 4-year hard-fought battle with breast cancer.  She was born July 8, 1968, to Shirley and Virgil Greider.

Rebecca had a fulfilling career as a radiologist, dedicating over 25 years of her life to Miami Valley North.  Her expertise and compassion touched the...

Oct 24, 2023

Jeffery Lee Spaugy passed away on October 24, 2023 at the age of 63.

Jeff or “Spog” a nickname he loved, was born in Sidney, Ohio on April 25, 1960.  His parents were Richard and Marylee (Ehemann) Spaugy who preceded him in death.

Jeff was a proud graduate of the Vandalia-Butler High School Class of...

Oct 24, 2023

Donald Arthur “Don” Nutt, 91, of Vandalia, passed away in Venice Florida. Don is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Elizabeth (Winner) Nutt; his son David A Nutt; his father Arthur Nutt; his mother Hedwig (Kramer) Nutt; and his stepmother Margaret (Sheely) Nutt.

Donald is survived by his son,...

Oct 23, 2023

Barbara A. Harvey, 81, of Long Boat Key, Florida, formerly of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 in Florida. She was born to Frank & Easter Perry on August 22, 1942 in Gullet, Kentucky. Barbara was retired from Piedmont/US Air after many years of service. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern...

Oct 23, 2023

CHAMBERLAIN, Gregg D., Sr., age 78 of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023.  He was born July 13, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Charles L. & Henrietta (Ditzel) Chamberlain.   Gregg was a U.S. Navy veteran and an employee of Performance Paint.

One of Gregg’s favorite past times was going to Gatlinburg with...

Oct 23, 2023

STALEY, Shirley Ann, 88, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born to Mary Ester Thomas on Nov. 13, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio. Shirley was a longtime employee of Leland Electric in Vandalia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Staley, Sr.; sons, Mark Steven Staley, Randy Lloyd Staley & Ronald L. Staley,...

Oct 22, 2023

HARLOW, Frank D., Sr., age 83, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023.  Frank was born October 26, 1939 in Bristol, Virginia, son of the late Henry V. and Ruth Mae (McCroskey) Harlow.  He was a retired truck driver with General Motors and attended the Faith Hill Church of God in Fairborn.

Frank was a world-renowned...

Oct 18, 2023

Brian Wayne Marler, 58, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his home.  He was born to John and Florinda Marler on January 22, 1965 in Cordell, Oklahoma.  Brian was a member of the Christian Life Center in Dayton, where he served as a board member for the Joseph House. As the son of a military family,...

Oct 16, 2023

Lisa R. Benton (Lamb), 62, of Butler Township, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at her home. She was born to Harry & Alta May Lamb on February 3, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio. Lisa was a longtime member of the Northridge Wesleyan Church. Her life was centered around her faith and love of her family. Lisa was...

Oct 14, 2023

Beverly Leigh Herndon Baron (Leigh), 67, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on October 14, 2023. Born August 17, 1956, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Leigh was the third of the four daughters of the late Preston G. Herndon and Jean Mars Herndon.

Leigh graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1974...

Oct 14, 2023

Joan D. Ashburn, 91, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, in Troy, Ohio. She was born to Andy & Cora Walker on May 19, 1932 in Union County, Tennessee. Joan was retired from General Motors. She was preceded in death by her parents and 7 brothers & sisters.

Oct 13, 2023

Scott E. Eley

Age 64, formerly of Vandalia and more recently of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at Ohio Health Doctors West Hospital in Columbus.

Scott was born January 16, 1959 in Dayton to the late Glen E. & Elizabeth May (Jones) Eley.

Scott is survived by his loving wife...

Oct 12, 2023

Pastor Peter Doseck had but one mission in this life: to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ wherever he went. Nothing gave him more joy than to watch the Spirit of God draw the lost to repentance. He enjoyed that more than golfing, hunting, and fishing –and if you knew Pastor, that’s saying a lot!

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Oct 9, 2023

James Douglas Hawk

Age 49, of Vandalia, passed away October 9, 2023. Jim was born August 28, 1974 in Dayton to Ron & Patti Hawk. He was preceded in death by his father in 2022.

Jim had many passions, first & foremost his family who he adored, his animals, his collectables, Star Wars, the Browns...

Oct 6, 2023

Curtis J. Gross, 63, of West Milton, unexpectedly passed away Friday, October 6,2023. He was born to Larry & Lana Gross on October 3, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio. Curt was a loving and devoted father to Kyle & Daniel Gross, and grandfather to James, Huxley & Halston Gross.  He was born with a wrench in his hand, and was...

Oct 5, 2023

Phyllis Moberly Bocskor, a resident of Vandalia and Butler Township since 1956, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Born December 8, 1925 in Middletown, Ohio, she grew up on a farm in Buford, the daughter of the Wilbur L. Moberly and Orah Leah Bradley Moberly, and was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Michael Bocskor.

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Oct 5, 2023

WHITTAKER, Yvonne E., 87, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born to Joseph & Vernell Stanovich on Feb. 1, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio. Yvonne was a retired registered nurse, having worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton for over 42 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Carl Whittaker; sister,...