Mary J. Ison
Nov 28, 2025
Mary J. Ison, age 84, passed away on Friday November 28, 2025. She was born September 28, 1941 in Dyer, WV to the late Thurman and Nina Hazel (Wamsley) Christian. Mom enjoyed road trips with the love of her life, husband Gary Ison. She had a raging thrift store habit, loved her Precious Moments collection, and had a passion for...
Linda U. Asher
Apr 13, 2026
ASHER, Linda, 76, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, Apr. 13, 2026 at Otterbein of Tipp City. She was born to Robert & Jane Ulrich on Sept. 20, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio.
Linda is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Mike Asher; her son, Chris Asher (Stacy Covault); daughter, Michelle Beverly; brother, John Ulrich (Carmel Bergman); sister, Lou Ann Bill...
James E. Higgins
Apr 11, 2026
James E. “Jim” Higgins, 97, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was born to Elmer & Florence Higgins on January 8, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio. Jim served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and graduated from the University of Dayton. He enjoyed playing softball and was an avid fan of U.D. Flyers Basketball and...
Wayne Williams
Apr 9, 2026
WILLIAMS, Wayne A., age 77, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 29, 1948, in Portsmouth, Ohio, son of the late Wayne and Margaret Jean (Topping) Williams.
Wayne was a member of the Covenant at Sugar Grove Church, was an avid gardener and fisherman, and was known for helping his neighbors....
Charles R. Arndts
Apr 8, 2026
Charles R. Arndts, fondly known as Chuck, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, in Troy, Ohio. Born on November 1, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio, Chuck devoted his life to his family and the passions that brought him joy and fulfillment. His unwavering commitment to those he loved was a cornerstone of his character; true to his nature, family was...
Daniel E. Deal
Apr 6, 2026
Daniel E. Deal
Born January 3, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to his loving parents, Foster and Genevieve Deal, passed away into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 6, 2026, after a lifelong battle of congestive heart failure. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Weaver Deal, his son Josh Deal, his...
Billie Jo White Dirks
Apr 5, 2026
Billie Jo White Dirks
Age 86, of Potsdam, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. Billie Jo was born January 30, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the Late Bill & Dora (Cleghorn) Roberson. She graduated from Northridge High School in 1958. Later that year, she married John White. They were married until his death in 1995.
Billie worked at Dare Electronics in the...
Rosemary Ann Shilt
Apr 4, 2026
Rosemary A. Shilt
Age 95, of Butler Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in the loving embrace of her family. Rosemary was born January 21, 1931 in Dayton to the late Alvin & Carolyn (Kippenberger) Shively. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles E. Shilt, in 2007;...
Gary Wade Carroll
Apr 3, 2026
Gary Wade Carroll
Age 78, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. Gary was born August 30, 1947 in Dayton to the late Robert James & Mildred Illo (Penwell) Carroll. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother James Carroll (1978) and his wife, Barbara L. Carroll (2009).
Gary was a proud veteran of the...
Vessie L. Saylor
Mar 26, 2026
SAYLOR, Vessie L., age 91 passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her residence while under the compassionate care of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 25, 1935, in Clyde, North Carolina, daughter of the late Robert and Ava Lee (Dawson) Jones. Vessie was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Wm. David Saylor; and several siblings, Faye...
Joanne Van Horn
Mar 25, 2026
Joanne Van Horn
Age 91, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Joanne was born May 1, 1934 in Lucasville, Ohio to the late George & Etta (Middaugh) Jordan. In addition to her parents, Joanne was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Lloyd Van Horn; one brother, Jack Jordan; one sister, Billie Rowland & her husband, Richard.
Joanne was...
Joseph R. Fournier
Mar 25, 2026
FOURNIER, Joseph R., age 97, passed away in Ohio, on March 25, 2026 after a lengthy illness. He was born August 2, 1928, in Sheridan, Maine to Fred and Rena (Duprey) Fournier. Joseph served 13 years in the U.S. Air Force as a heavy equipment operator. He returned to Wilmington, OH to open his own automobile repair shop, where he...
Dollie Quinn
Mar 24, 2026
Dollie Quinn, 97, of Tipp City, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Otterbein of Tipp City. She was born on October 3rd, 1928, in Barbourville, KY, to the late John and Martha (McCreary) Mahan.
In addition to her parents, Dollie is preceded in death by her many siblings, her loving husband of 71 years, Roy, and her grandson Kyle.
She...
Robert L. Crump
Mar 18, 2026
CRUMP. Robert L. “Bob” Crump, age 72, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, leaving behind a legacy of quiet kindness, steady devotion, and a life richly lived in the company of those he loved most. Bob was a beloved husband and brother, a loyal friend, and a man whose greatest joy...
Melissa Ann Oostveen
Mar 15, 2026
Melissa Ann Oostveen, affectionately known to many as "Missy" or "Nani," passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at her home in Union, Ohio. Born on July 27, 1959, in Dearborn, Michigan, Melissa dedicated her life to service, embodying a spirit of compassion and care that touched all who knew her.
Throughout her distinguished career, Melissa worked most recently for the...
Frank Earl Ramsey
Mar 13, 2026
RAMSEY, Franklin E., “Frank”, age 66 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County. Frank was born April 27, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Thomas Sr. and Virginia (Spanel) Ramsey. Frank was the proud owner and operator of Towne Upholstering Co. of Vandalia, a business that served the Vandalia community for...
Mary Lou Kreusch
Mar 10, 2026
Mary Lou Kreusch (Crews), age 88, of Vandalia, Ohio, was welcomed into her heavenly home on March 10, 2026.
Mary Lou was born on September 5, 1937. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas Kreusch Sr.; her sons Dr. Thomas Kreusch Jr., Scott Kreusch, and Doug Kreusch; her parents, Fred and Florence Crews; and her sister, Pat...
Mary Ann Moore
Mar 9, 2026
MOORE, Mary Ann, age 84, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Kettering Medical Center. She was born June 18, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert M. & Cecelia (Morley) Fox. Mary Ann was a longtime active member of St. Rita Catholic Church where she served several years with the bereavement committee and enjoyed...
Kenneth Lee Wolf
Mar 9, 2026
Kenneth Lee Wolf
Age 84, of Greenville, passed away at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026. Ken was born July 30, 1941 in Dayton to the late Earl Bechel & Betty Jane (Houseman) Wolf. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Earl Wolf.
Ken loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family....
Randall Alan Washburn
Mar 9, 2026
WASHBURN, Randall Alan, “Randy” age 73 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. Randy was born September 25, 1952 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Richard W. and Christena K. (Faulkner) Washburn.
In addition to his parents, Randy was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Janet Washburn, as well as his sister and brother-in-law,...




