Peter R. Whitson
Nov 10, 2025
The tale here on earth of Peter Robert Whitson, age 85, ended peacefully Monday, November 10, 2025, surrounded by his family at the VA Hospice in Dayton, Ohio.
He was born February 16, 1940, in the borough of Queens, New York, the son of the late Salvatore and Nancy (Merian) Politan. Peter was preceded in death by his brothers John Whitson...
Barbara Ann Kimmel
Jan 26, 2026
Barbara A. Kimmel
Age 83, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026. Barbara was born February 12, 1942 (Abraham Lincoln’s birthday) in Dayton to the late J. William & Clara (Helke) Weng.
Barbara was a distinguished educator and community leader whose life touched many. She graduated from Northridge High School in 1960 as Valedictorian and continued her academic journey at the...
Charles W. Huguenot
Jan 25, 2026
HUGUENOT, Charles W. “Chuck,” 86, of Dayton, formerly of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 at Bethany Village. He was born to Charles & Georgia Huguenot on Feb. 12, 1939 in Montgomery County, West Virginia. Chuck retired from Chrysler Motors in 1997 after over 35 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church...
Paul J. Leyes
Jan 25, 2026
Paul J. Leyes
Age 79, of Bethel Twp, passed away Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, at his home. Paul was born November 4, 1946 in Dayton to the late Herbert & Margaret (Smith) Leyes. In addition to his parents, Paul was also preceded in death by four siblings, Catherine, Ed, Carolyn and Frank Leyes; and by his step-son, Jeremy Schroeder.
Paul was...
Elizabeth Goldie McKinley Kenney
Jan 24, 2026
Elizabeth Goldie McKinley Kenney, lovingly known as “Liz,” passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life rich in creativity, faith, and quiet generosity.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Liz was the only daughter among five brothers. Affectionately called “Sister,” she grew up learning how to meet life head-on. Long before she could legally drive, she already knew how to repair a car, a...
Robert L. Craine
Jan 13, 2026
Robert L. Craine
Age 89, formerly of Vandalia, passed away at his home in Troy on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Bob was born January 29, 1936 in Putnam County, Ohio to the late John C. and Evelyn (Dangler) Craine. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Charles E. (Arminta) Craine, John E. (Carolyn) Craine,...
H. David Brusman, Sr.
Jan 13, 2026
Harold David Brusman, Sr.
February 1, 1936 – January 13, 2026
Harold David Brusman Sr. of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday January 13, 2026 at the age of 89.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, David graduated from Vandalia Butler High School in 1954 and then from Wittenberg University. He married his high school sweetheart, Janet Louise Prugh, in 1956...
Donald R. Rowe
Jan 11, 2026
Donald R. “Don” Rowe, 74, of Xenia, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 18, 1951. Don was preceded in death by his mother, Marie; father, Lowell; brother, Bruce Henderson. Survived by step-siblings, Janet Back, Jennifer Fry, Lucy Barker, Dale Barker & Dallas Barker; other relatives & his friends at Hillside Assisted Living...
Theresa L. Mullins
Jan 8, 2026
Theresa “Terri” Mullins
Passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Terri was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 33 years, Willis “Jim” Mullins, whom she missed dearly every day. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Jackie Muhlenkamp; her stepfather, Leroy Muhlenkamp; and her father, Dwight Smith.
Terri leaves behind...
Raymond W. Zupp
Jan 7, 2026
Raymond W. Zupp
Age 91, of Vandalia, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Ray was born June 3, 1934 in Ellenville, New York to the late Alvin & Edith (Van Keuren) Zupp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Yovonne Elaine (Decker) Zupp in...
Edgar J. Lawrence, II
Dec 29, 2025
Edgar Lawrence
Age 80, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born to Jo Ann (Cherry) Lawrence and Edgar J. Lawrence, Sr. He lived in the Dayton, Ohio area most of his life and in Vandalia, Ohio for decades. Edgar was a graduate of Kettering Fairmount High School, Class of 1963 and Wright State University. He served in the...
Willard "Will" L. Stephens
Dec 28, 2025
Willard Lucas Stephens (Will), 92, went home to be with Jesus on Dec 28, 2025. Will was born on July 30, 1933 in Stearns, KY to the late Luther Roscoe and Pearl May (Meadors) Stephens. He is survived by his children, Ruth Fitzsimmons (Desmond), Nina Friedman, John Stephens (Connie) and Merry Moody (Dirk); his grandchildren, Joshua Moody, Sarah McCollum, Katelyn...
Richard C. Baltes
Dec 21, 2025
Richard C. “Dick” Baltes
Age 96, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was a Korean War Navy veteran. He was one of eight children born to Helen and Leonard Baltes, he provided a strong work ethic adopted by his six sons by tirelessly working as a lineman with local municipal electrical power companies.
Richard is preceded in death...
Pauline Lakes
Dec 20, 2025
Pauline Lakes
Age 84, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025. Pauline was born April 21, 1941 in Dayton to the late Charley & Thelma (Clifford) Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband of 48 years, Wayne Monroe, who passed in 2009 and by her second husband of 12 years, Dorsey...
Lee M. Gossett
Dec 19, 2025
Lee M. Gossett
Age 99 of Dayton, Ohio, went to his heavenly home on December 19, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1926 in Somerset, KY.
Lee was raised on a farm, the youngest of nine children. When his sweetheart’s family moved to Indiana, he followed, and they were married in 1949. They all moved to Dayton in 1955, where he...
Billy C. Teague
Dec 16, 2025
TEAGUE, Billy C. “Bill,” 69, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. He was born to Emmett & Audrey Teague on Aug. 16, 1956 in Jellico, TN. Bill was a proud graduate of Kiser High School Class of 1974. He was a retired Teamster truck driver with ABF Freight System. Bill was a member of the Dayton Kettering Coin...
Raymond E. "Butch" Kunk
Dec 13, 2025
Raymond E. “Butch” Kunk
Age 59, of Dayton, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born February 7, 1966 to Eugene Kunk and the late Susan Stouffer-Steele.
Butch was a 1984 graduate of Indian Lake High School and was formerly employed with the City of Dayton and Vandalia Blacktop. He was a true “go-fast guy” with...
Martha Prophater
Dec 10, 2025
Our hearts are full as we remember our beloved wife and mother, Martha F. Prophater, age 75, of Vandalia, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Bethany Village in Dayton. Born on December 23, 1949, in Muskegon, Michigan, she was a cherished daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Fosler.
She leaves behind the love of her life,...
Martha June "Juney" Wolfe
Dec 6, 2025
WOLFE, Martha J. “Juney,” 86, of Rising Sun, IN, formerly of Piqua, OH, passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. She was born to William & Gladys Burke on Dec. 27, 1938 in Harlan, Kentucky. Juney was a youth director, along with her husband Pat, at the Troy Baptist Temple for many years. She was a two-time cancer survivor. Preceded in...
Charles R. Taylor
Dec 5, 2025
Charles Richard Taylor, 91, of Northridge (Dayton), passed away Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born to Walter & Lillie Taylor on June 8, 1934 in Germantown, Ohio. Charlie was retired from Laborers Local #1410 and was a social member of American Legion #668. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Danny; daughter, Nancy;...
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