Obituaries

Mildred "Millie" Hoke

Mildred "Millie" Hoke

Sep 23, 2026

Mildred “Millie” Hoke, age 78, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends in Vandalia, Ohio on Wednesday September 23, 2026. Millie was born in Centralia, Illinois on September 28, 1947 to the late Willard and Fern Raleigh. In addition to her parents, Millie is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Bryan...

Pamela Sue McMillon

Pamela Sue McMillon

Sep 23, 2026

McMillon, Pamela Sue, age 77, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday September 23, 2026. Pam was born in Dayton, Ohio to Edward and Patricia Krug. She loved cooking and spending time with family. She lived for her children and her grandchildren. Pam always looked forward to spending time with everyone at the annual farm party.

Pam was preceded in death by...

Dominique Anne Koukol

Dominique Anne Koukol

Sep 23, 2026

Dominique Anne (Gidlow) Koukol 

August 5, 1966 – September 23, 2026 

Tipp City, Ohio

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Those are the words we believe Dominique heard when she stepped from this life into the presence of Jesus.

For Dominique, those words were not simply a fitting ending. They describe the way she lived.

If Dominique could choose the two words by which she would...

Lee R. Wissman

Lee R. Wissman

Sep 12, 2026

Lee R. Wissman

Age 89, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was born May 1, 1937 in Wapakoneta to the late Richard & Marie (Metz) Wissman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Wissman; and one sister, Dolores “Toots” Teeple.

Lee will be remembered by many as the founder of...

Linda Schmit

Linda Schmit

Sep 11, 2026

Schmit, Linda, age 84, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026. Linda was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 24, 1942, to Antoinette and Hubert DeMange. She was a faithful member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, a member of the Women’s Prayer Group, and a regular volunteer at the annual St. Christopher Summer Festival. Linda worked for over...

Anna Belle Masters

Anna Belle Masters

Sep 10, 2026

Anna Belle “Ann” Masters

Age 98, of Carlisle passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Middletown Health & Rehab Center. Ann was born July 3, 1928 in Dayton the the late Elvis & Edith Davis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Eddie Florea; her husband, Carson Masters; and by several brothers and...

Robert V. Collins, Jr.

Robert V. Collins, Jr.

Sep 7, 2026

COLLINS, Robert Vernon (Bob) age 79 of Vandalia, passed away Monday September 7th, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born September 24,1946 in Dayton Ohio son of the late Robert Collins and Iris (Parr) Collins. Bob was a member of the First Light Church of Vandalia, and a loving husband, father and grandfather and forever a Marine. 

He was preceded...

Danny L. Whittaker

Danny L. Whittaker

Sep 5, 2026

Danny L. Whittaker, 76, of Englewood, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Inpatient Care Center. He was born to Jack & Mary Whittaker on August 25, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio. Danny was a member of the Vandalia Church of the Nazarene. He was retired from Delta Airlines, with over 31 years of service, and had...

Carole Lynn Gladura

Carole Lynn Gladura

Sep 3, 2026

Carole Lynn Gladura, 78, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Inpatient Care Center. She was born to Russell & Edith Hoover on December 14, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. Carole had worked for ShopSmith, and later, Roth Office Products for many years. She was a big NASCAR fan and enjoyed collecting angels.

Carole was preceded...

Ann Frances Scudmore

Ann Frances Scudmore

Sep 2, 2026

Ann Blackmore Goudy Scudmore, 86, of Englewood, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026 at home.

Ann was born August 18,1940. She lived most of her life in West Milton, Ohio.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Scudmore, her son Scott Goudy, and her parents Evert and Mildred Blackmore and Jessie Blackmore.

She is survived by her children, Dawn...

Ruth Ann Hirt

Ruth Ann Hirt

Aug 31, 2026

Ruth Ann Hirt, 90, of Dayton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to Louis and Marie Gosser on August 8, 1936. Her family were devoted members of Shelby Settlement Church—a church her family helped build—and she attended grade school there. She went on to attend Crestline High...

Anthony L. Lawrence

Anthony L. Lawrence

Aug 30, 2026

Anthony L. “Tony” Lawrence

Age 81, of Union, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the Miami Valley Hospital (North Campus). Tony was born to Elmer & Vonna (Cannon) Lawrence on March 27, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Elmer Jr., Robert Sr., Gene and Annie.

Tony lived life with...

Ruth Marie Crum

Ruth Marie Crum

Aug 30, 2026

Ruth Marie Crum

Age 84, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Ruth was born January 19, 1942 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Jack & Katie (Riffe) Hall. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Crum; sons, Norman Edmunson, Sean Letner; daughter, Jackie Nichol; and by...

Terry L. Hildebrand

Terry L. Hildebrand

Aug 27, 2026

Terry L. Hildebrand

Age 77, of Englewood, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026. Terry was born May 8, 1949 in Troy, Ohio to the late Russell J. & Patricia L. (Hicks) Hildebrand. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one infant son, Rodney; one sister, Sandra; and by one brother, Larry.

Terry was a long-time member of...

Clarence L. "Flick" Schmidt

Clarence L. "Flick" Schmidt

Aug 25, 2026

SCHMIDT, Clarence L., “Flick” of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Hearth and Home of Vandalia. Flick was born February 2, 1928, in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Lester M. and Helen (Baker) Schmidt. In addition to his parents, Flick was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Betty (Sherrill) Schmidt, sister, Marty Strickland, grandchildren,...

Cheryl Lynn Mumaw

Cheryl Lynn Mumaw

Aug 24, 2026

Cheryl Lynn Mumaw (nee: Stevens)

Age 68 passed away Monday August 24th, 2026 at Marysville, Ohio. Cheryl was born on January 29, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio and was the daughter of Merrill J and Vivian A (Strunks) Stevens. Cheryl was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and earned a University of Phoenix Associate’s degree and worked as a medical transcriptionist.

Cheryl is...

Janet L. Brusman

Janet L. Brusman

Aug 23, 2026

Janet L. Brusman (Prugh)

September 22, 1937 – August 23, 2026

Janet Louise Brusman of Vandalia, Ohio passed away at her home on Sunday August 23, 2026 at the age of 88.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Janet graduated from Vandalia Butler High School in 1955 where she was a member of the original Butler Kickline and also 1954 Homecoming Queen. She married her...

Betty Forte

Betty Forte

Aug 23, 2026

Betty, age 103, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026. She was born January 16, 1923, in Utica, New York, the second of 5 daughters of Vincent and Mary Bonomo.

Betty is a longtime member of St. Christopher catholic church. She is proceeded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years (Joseph Forte) and daughter and son in law...

Jeremy Michael Atkinson

Jeremy Michael Atkinson

Aug 22, 2026

Jeremy Michael Atkinson

Age 54, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born March 7, 1972, in Dayton, Ohio to Mike Atkinson and Monica Wells.

Left to carry on his memory is his wife, Daniella (Taylor) Atkinson; his daughter, Miranda Audet (Andreau); two grandchildren, Archer & Julien Audet; his father, Mike (Lynda) Atkinson; his in-laws, Mackie & Christine Bubnick; sister,...

Wilma Jean Ward

Wilma Jean Ward

Aug 20, 2026

Wilma Jean Ward (nee: Kershner)

Age 91 passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Otterbein (SpringMeade) in Tipp City, Ohio. Wilma was born on August 25, 1934 in Vandalia, Ohio and was the daughter of Bryan and Audrey (Chitwood) Kershner. 

Wilma was a lifelong resident of the Vandalia/Butler Township area and a Vandalia Butler High Alum (1952). Wilma worked for and retired...