Obituaries

Robert G. Lewis

Robert G. Lewis

Oct 27, 2026

Robert G. Lewis

Age 88, of Troy, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. He was born July 17, 1938 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Clyde & Mione (Adams) Lewis. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by one sister, Joyce Francis.

Bob will be remembered as being a loving husband, father & grandfather....

Phyllis A. DeMarco

Phyllis A. DeMarco

Oct 25, 2026

Phyllis A. DeMarco

Age 89, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Phyllis was born July 19, 1937 in Butler Twp., Ohio to the late Herbert & Martha Ellen (Karn) Davidson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Alex V. DeMarco, in 2020; and by...

Donald Raymond Keebaugh

Donald Raymond Keebaugh

Oct 23, 2026

Donald Raymond Keebaugh, age 94, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026. Donald was born in Delaware, Ohio, on July 20, 1932, to the late Harry and Verona Keebaugh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Keebaugh, and his son-in-law, Raymond Knull.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Sharla;...

Cora Lee Coker

Cora Lee Coker

Oct 22, 2026

Cora L. Coker, age 94, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2026. Her life was filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family, leaving behind precious memories that will forever be cherished. 

Cora was born on October 10, 1932, in Persia, Tennessee, to Lawrence and Bonnie Spears. A kind and caring woman, she found...

Tamara "Tammy" Leigh Sharp

Tamara "Tammy" Leigh Sharp

Oct 22, 2026

Tamara “Tammy” Leigh Sharp, 65, of Tipp City, passed away on October 22, 2026. She was born August 15, 1961, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Paul and June Tucker. In addition to her parents, Tammy was preceded in death by her sister Karen and brothers James “Buzzy” and Michael.

Tammy was a stay-at-home mother until her daughters were old...

Lucinda Ann "Cindy" Ames

Lucinda Ann "Cindy" Ames

Oct 19, 2026

Lucinda Ann Ames, age 76, of Wilmington, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at Walnut Creek Care Center in Moraine. She was born on February 20, 1950, in Wilmington, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Janet Fournier. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Minnie May Lambcke; her sister, Carol Sue “Susie” Collins; her brother-in-law, Mike O’Ryan; and...

Stanley Leroy Trissell Jr

Stanley Leroy Trissell Jr

Oct 16, 2026

Stanley Leroy Trissell, Jr., age 80, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026. Stan was born in Piqua, Ohio, on July 15, 1946, to the late Stanley Sr. & Marie (Civetti) Trissell. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother David; daughter Kimberly Trissell Erwin; and son Anthony Trissell.

Stanley proudly served his country...

Dean A. "Crab" Crabtree

Dean A. "Crab" Crabtree

Oct 16, 2026

In loving memory of Dean Allen Crabtree

Dean Allen Crabtree (Crab), age 70, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, October 16, 2026, due to natural causes. Dean was born on April 16th, 1956, to the late Kenneth Ralph Crabtree and Naomi Agnes Crabtree. He grew up in Northridge, Ohio, where he attended school and developed a lifelong passion for...

James Michael Searcy

James Michael Searcy

Oct 14, 2026

James (Jim) Michael Searcy, age 70, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026. He was born on November 5, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio, to James R. and Elaine Searcy. Jim was preceded in death by his father, James Searcy, brother, Bobby Searcy, and son, Christopher Searcy.

He is survived by his mother, Elaine; brothers, John and Doug; his...

Sharon Baker

Sharon Baker

Oct 9, 2026

Sharon Baker

Age 81, of Butler Twp, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at The Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Sharon was born October 17, 1944 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Doris & Virgil Cate. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Victor Baker, in 2017; and by one daughter,...

Thelma Ruth Wright

Thelma Ruth Wright

Oct 5, 2026

Thelma Ruth Wright

Age 98, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. She was born February 4, 1928 in Winchester, Ohio to the late Harry & Esta (Ayers) Morris. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lewis M. Wright; her daughter, Sonja Jones-Stephenson; grandson, Brent Jones;...

Shannon Ray Cordray

Shannon Ray Cordray

Sep 28, 2026

Shannon Ray Cordray

Age 49, of Tipp City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2026. He was born July 25, 1977 in St. Mary’s, Ohio to Clayton Prater & Betty Cordray. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Donald & Joan Cordray.

Shannon was a former member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He...

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...