David LeRoy Smith
Sep 10, 2025
David L. Smith, age 78 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by his children. He was born on November 15, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late LeRoy and Juanita Smith. He is preceded in death by his late parents.
David is survived by his three children, Jason (Kerry) Smith, Kristen (AJ) Kovacs, and Kari (Pete)...
Alan B. Huff
Sep 8, 2025
Alan Boyd Huff, 59, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at his home. He was born to Nelson & Judy Huff on May 27, 1966 in Middletown, Ohio. Alan served his country with honor in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and hiking. Alan loved working at his laser engraving business, his old red truck...
Arthur H. Neff, Jr.
Sep 7, 2025
Arthur Howard Neff, Jr., “Art,” 77, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on October 22, 1947 to Arthur H. Neff, Sr. and Elizabeth M. (Carmichael) Neff. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Philip L Neff and Bobbie Hagerman. Art retired from Delphi...
Charles E. Rowles Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
Charles Rowles, of Vandalia, OH, passed away on the evening of September 3, 2025, with loved ones by his side. Born to Charles Sr and Selma Louise (Knost) Rowles in Portsmouth, OH, he was the eldest of eight. Preceding him in death are his brothers Michael, William, and Fred as well as his sisters, Andrea and Ruth. He is survived...
Toni E. Weaver
Sep 3, 2025
Toni E. Weaver (Koon)
Age 83, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in the presence of family and a compassionate Hospice nurse. Toni will not only be remembered as a fierce advocate for human rights and racial justice, but also as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Toni was born March 11, 1942 in...
Merry Ann Matusoff
Sep 2, 2025
Merry Ann Matusoff was born March 14, 1965, and passed away September 2, 2025. Merry is survived by siblings JoAnn Matusoff, Jim and Connie Matusoff, Debby Uri (Matusoff) and Chaim Uri, brother-in-law Patrick Shumaker, niece Katheryn and Mace Myers, nephews Aaron and Naoko Shumaker, Cory Wallace and Ana Sniderhan, great nephews Tyler Weathers, Grayson Myers, Seamus Wallace, great niece Anna...
Juanita Irene Howard
Aug 31, 2025
Juanita Irene Howard, was born on January 4, 1934, in Maysville, Kentucky, to the late Hartman and Mae Nash. She passed away on August 31, 2025, in Mokena, Illinois, at the age of 91. She lived a vibrant life filled with energy and a spirit that touched all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
In addition to her parents, Juanita...
Dale Robert Ridenour
Aug 27, 2025
Dale Robert Ridenour
Age 79, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Dale was born May 15, 1946 into a small farm family to John Vincent and Olive May Ridenour. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Pam (Senseman) Ridenour, in 2024; and by one brother Glenn Lee Ridenour. Dale grew up...
Norma Jean Shields
Aug 26, 2025
Norma Jean Shields
passed away at the age of 93, on August 26, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1932 in Covington, Kentucky and has been a resident of Vandalia Ohio for over 70 years.
She was predeceased by her parents John Vaughan and Florence Jarvis, sister Alberta Brautigan, brother Bobby Vaughan, grandson Jesse Shields, and her sons-in law Royce Kelley...
Dorsey Jake Lakes
Aug 25, 2025
Dorsey Jake Lakes
Age 90, of Union, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving daughters. Dorsey was born May 10, 1935, in McKee, Kentucky, son of the late Grant and Dora (Gabbard) Lakes. He retired from General Motors with over 30 years of service, was an avid University of Kentucky fan and loved America. Dorsey had a...
Carolyn Sue Safreed
Aug 24, 2025
Carolyn Sue Safreed
Age 80, formerly of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Versailles Health & Rehab Center under Miami County Hospice Care. Carolyn was born December 2, 1944 in Carmel, Ohio to the late Edward & Thelma (Piersall) Cruea. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and David Cruea.
Carolyn...
Charles E. Shepherd
Aug 23, 2025
Charles E. “Chuck” Shepherd, 93, of Union, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born to Zach & Nancy Shepherd on July 11, 1932 in Greenwich, Ohio. Chuck was a member of the First Baptist Church of Union. He was a truck driver for over 50 years and served as a chaplain for many truck stop ministries.
He was preceded...
Gregory Alan Trimbach
Aug 20, 2025
Gregory Alan Trimbach, born on April 18, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio, departed this life peacefully at his home in Butler Township on August 20, 2025. An esteemed member of his community and a beloved family man, Gregory was the proud owner of 2J Supply HVAC Distributors, a testament to his commitment and passion for his work.
Throughout his life, Gregory was...
Linda L. Papanek
Aug 17, 2025
Linda Papanek (Laughter), age 80, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on October 1, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio.
Linda shared a beautiful life with her husband, Andrew Papanek, with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage before his passing in 2022. Together, they built a family rooted in love, faith, and...
Albert "Butch" M. Klenk, Jr.
Aug 16, 2025
Albert M. “Butch” Klenk, Jr., 80, of Butler Township, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his home. He was born to Albert, Sr. & Phyllis Klenk on March 9, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio. Butch was a 1963 graduate of Belmont High School. He was a member of Polk Grove United Church of Christ and loved Camp Mac. Butch loved...
Elmer John Prikkel
Aug 15, 2025
Elmer John Prikkel
Age 85, of Tipp City, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at The Hospice of Dayton. Elmer was born May 5, 1940 in Dayton, to Elmer Andrew & Sophie (Szymczak) Prikkel.
Elmer retired from AT&T with 37 years of service as a quality inspector. He graduated from Chaminade High School, class of 1958.
Elmer is survived by his loving...
Jean L. Cox
Aug 14, 2025
Jean L. Cox
Age 91, of Tipp City, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Wyngate Senior Living Center in Circleville. Jean was born October 12, 1933 in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio to the late Robert M. & Fannie Marie (Savela) Peterson. In addition to her parents, Jean was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, Thomas...
Meredia M. Simpson
Aug 10, 2025
Meredia Simpson
Age 87, of Tipp City, Ohio formerly Vandalia Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. Born to her late parents, Clarence Edward & Tressie Lee (Goad) Jones, on November 21, 1937 in Cookeville, Tennessee. She spent her childhood in the country with her siblings and family. She spent close to 50 years working for the General Motors Company. Meredia...
James A. Kempton, Sr.
Aug 6, 2025
James A Kempton Sr., age 87 of Butler Township, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born, December 13, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Hobart and Helen (Textor) Kempton. James was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Naval Reserves and was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service. He also ran his own trucking...
Susan Phillips
Aug 4, 2025
PHILLIPS, Susan, age 84 of Greenwood, Indiana, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at Demaree Crossing in Greenwood. She was born, September 3, 1940, in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late James & Marie (McMillan) Short. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University and went on to positively impact the lives of many students as...
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