Obituaries

Thomas M Kenney

Thomas M Kenney

Nov 21, 2025

Thomas M. Kenney, age 97, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Born July 17, 1928, in Louisville, Kentucky, Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and accomplished artist. Tom proudly served his country during the Korean War, stationed in Germany with the United States Army.

A gifted artist from a young age, Tom was personally hired...

Elizabeth Goldie McKinley Kenney

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...

Melissa Ann Oostveen

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Gail Carmack

Gail Carmack

Mar 8, 2026

Gail Carmack

Age 95, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born October 10, 1930 in Ewing, Virginia to the late Luther H. & Bertie L. (Cole) Dean. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, William “Bill” Carmack; and by her son-in-law, Barry L. Burris.

Gail has been a...

Mark A. Stout

Mark A. Stout

Mar 8, 2026

Mark Allen Stout

Age 64, of New Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. He we born March 7, 1962 in Dayton to the late John & Carol (Cotterman) Stout. In addition to his parents, Mark was also preceded in death by his sister, Dena Herzog.

Mark was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, turtle trapping, frog gigging, hunting and mushroom...

Mason Adam Royse

Mason Adam Royse

Mar 5, 2026

Mason Adam Royse

Age 24, of New Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Mason was born April 19, 2001 in Dayton to Gary Ray & Melanie R. (Redwine) Royse. In addition to his parents, Mason is also survived by two sisters, Sarah Royse & Megan Royse; grandparents, Ralph & Janet Royse; his beloved pets, his Pekingese, Angel; his...

Esther E. Pullen

Esther E. Pullen

Mar 5, 2026

Esther E Pullen, (Barthel) age 94, passed away on March 5, 2026, at Hospice of Miami County. Esther was born on October 28, 1931, in Kittanning, PA to the late Fred and Emma Barthel. Esther was a 1949 graduate of Bath High School in Osborn (now known as Fairborn) OH. She went on to the Miami Valley School of Nursing...

Betty Jean Cundiff

Betty Jean Cundiff

Mar 3, 2026

Betty Jean Cundiff, age 94, of Butler Township Ohio, passed away peacefully after a brief illness March 3, 2026. She is going to be missed terribly. She is proceeded in death by her parents, James and Myrtle Cundiff, sister and brother-in-law Joy and Frederick Brooks, special friends Hugh Earhart and Ethel Fletcher, and late nephew in law Brian Hall. She...

Juanita P. Noble

Juanita P. Noble

Mar 3, 2026

Juanita P. Noble

Age 89, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Juanita was born January 12, 1937 in Dayton to the late Clifford C. & Pearl E. (Smith) Spitzer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three siblings, Ronnie, Kenny & Marilyn.

She was a 1955 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and retired from Wright...

Theresa V. Castel

Theresa V. Castel

Mar 1, 2026

Theresa (Veloira) Castel, 63, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026.

Born on January 8, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Jaime and Severina Veloira, Theresa lived a life defined by devotion to her religion, generosity, warmth, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She gave herself unconditionally and brought joy and love to everyone fortunate...

Robert M. Taylor

Robert M. Taylor

Mar 1, 2026

Robert M. Taylor

Age 76, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. Bob was born November 25, 1949 in Glendale, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Taylor, Pearl Cash & Ernest Cash; his maternal grandparents, Irvin & Ethel Uhrig; and by a special niece, Jordan Glawe.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of the past...

John Phillip Stanley

John Phillip Stanley

Mar 1, 2026

John Phillip Stanley, 73, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026. He fought a long hard battle with Parkinson’s. He fought with dignity but now he is celebrating with our heavenly Father. He was a retired teacher from Northmont Schools. He also was a self-taught musician and formed the band...

Helen L. Perkins

Helen L. Perkins

Feb 28, 2026

Helen L. Perkins, age 90, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. She was born in Dayton, Ohio July 11, 1935. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, first husband John Sharp, second husband Dean Perkins, brother Howard DeArmond and sister Barbara White. She is survived by her sister Imogene Rice, daughter Tammy Sharp, son's Tim Sharp and wife...

William B. Herman

William B. Herman

Feb 24, 2026

William (Bill) Herman, 91, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away on February 24, 2026. He was born to Alphonse and Regina Herman in Chicago, IL, on August 3, 1934. A devout member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia, Bill’s greatest passions were his faith, his family, his dogs, and sports.

Bill dedicated 25 years to the NCR Corporation and later worked...

June Adel Ray

June Adel Ray

Feb 23, 2026

Ray, June Adel,

Age 91 of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026. June was born on June 17, 1934 in Fargo, North Dakota to the late Arthur and Adelaide (Brooks) Wigdahl. June was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Loren. She is survived by two sons, Peter (Valorie) and Eric (Amanda) and three grandchildren,...