Obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

Michael Lee Hicks, 69, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born to Albert & Julia Hicks on May 24, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. Mike was a 1972 graduate of Stiver High School in Dayton, Ohio and worked for various vending machine companies in the Dayton area.

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Nov 29, 2023

Mary J. Ludy, 97, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Dayspring of Miami Valley. She was born to Mark & Grace Winters on May 4, 1926 in Greenville, Ohio. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Huber Heights, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Fraternal Order of the...

Nov 27, 2023

Donna Jean Carroll (Jean) passed away on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband William Carroll in 2011 and daughter Cindy Carroll in 2009. Jean was originally from OH where she worked for the Vandalia-Butler school system for 20 years as a tutor. She spent her time at Morton...

Nov 27, 2023

Patricia Ann Kunk, 77, of Butler Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023.  She was born to the late Albert and Viola (Stylski) Kunk on June 27, 1946.  Patty was a 1964 graduate of John H. Patterson Cooperative High School and worked for many years as office secretary in the Dayton Regional Office of AFSCME...

Nov 26, 2023

POHL, Frank P. Jr., age 83, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.  Frank was born March 22, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Frank & Teresa (Reager) Pohl.  He grew up in Old North Dayton, was a 1958 graduate of Chaminade High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Ohio...

Nov 25, 2023

RAND, Barbara Elaine, 86, of Vandalia, departed this life for her eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Elaine was born September 8, 1937 in Dayton, OH to Edgar and Alyce Pooler. She grew up in Old North Dayton attending Holy Rosary and Kiser High School as a member of the class of 1954. As...

Nov 23, 2023

Norma Lillian (Wallen, Olsen) Grove

Age 91, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital – North Campus. Norma was born October 1, 1932 in Menifee County, Kentucky to the late Ernest & Eliza (Carpenter) Wallen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Olsen, who...

Nov 18, 2023

Dennis O. Esken, Sr.

Age 81, formerly of Huber Heights, of Brookville, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his home. Dennis was born February 25, 1942 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late Leonard & Eileen (Duer) Esken. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ann Louise (Luneke) Esken; one...

Nov 17, 2023

Richard Charles Sterling

Age 83, of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at his home. Dick was born October 3, 1940 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Richard Howard & Helen (Price) Sterling. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-father, Lou Schurfranz; and by two siblings, Barbara &...

Nov 14, 2023

GREER, Robert M. “Mick” Sr., age 84, of Vandalia passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born December 3, 1938 in Middletown, Ohio, son of the late Bob & Frances (Baker) Greer.  Mick was the former owner of Associated Excavating, was a graduate of Northridge High School, Class of 1957, a longtime trustee of...

Nov 10, 2023

Barbara A. Allen

Age 81, of Dayton, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital – Main Campus. Barbara was born September 13, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Harvey C. & Melba H. (Jeanette) Rains. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Allen; one son,...

Nov 8, 2023

Louann Alice Hunter Andrews

Passed away on November 8, 2023.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Alice Evans Harris and John Ivan Hunter on January 13, 1931. She resided in and attended school in St. Clairsville, Ohio before moving to Erie in 1942. She was a member of Academy High School graduating...

Nov 8, 2023

Geraldine Rose Stephens, 89, went home to Jesus on November 8, 2023. Geri was born September 27, 1934, in Harriman, Tennessee to the late Charles and Dollie (Mullins) Rose. She is survived by Will Stephens, her husband of 71 years, her children, Ruth Fitzsimmons (Desmond), Nina Friedman, John Stephens (Connie), and Merry Moody (Dirk); her grandchildren, Joshua Moody, Sarah...

Nov 7, 2023

Lawrence Edward Chatterton, 72, of Antwerp OH (formerly of West Alexandria, OH) went to be with the Lord on November 7th, 2023.

He attended Grace Baptist South Church in West Carrollton, OH, Berachah Church West Campus of Middletown, OH and First Baptist Church in Antwerp, OH. With his wife Virginia.

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Oct 29, 2023

Margaret Czapla

Age 91, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Legacy of Beavercreek. Margaret was born April 7, 1932 in Riga, Latvia to the late Phillip & Valentina (Bucharina) Kaplans. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Roman Czapla, in 2002; and by three...

Oct 28, 2023

Frances Carns Severt, age 91, was born August 5, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio. Frances was the daughter of the late Albert and Martha (Myers) Carns. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband (of 69 years) Kenneth Severt, brother Mervin Carns and sister Marlene Hancock. Frances graduated from Northridge High School, class of 1950. She and...

Oct 24, 2023

Rebecca Jean Griesheimer, 55, of Englewood, OH passed away on October 24, 2023, after a 4-year hard-fought battle with breast cancer.  She was born July 8, 1968, to Shirley and Virgil Greider.

Rebecca had a fulfilling career as a radiologist, dedicating over 25 years of her life to Miami Valley North.  Her expertise and compassion touched the...

Oct 24, 2023

Jeffery Lee Spaugy passed away on October 24, 2023 at the age of 63.

Jeff or “Spog” a nickname he loved, was born in Sidney, Ohio on April 25, 1960.  His parents were Richard and Marylee (Ehemann) Spaugy who preceded him in death.

Jeff was a proud graduate of the Vandalia-Butler High School Class of...

Oct 24, 2023

Donald Arthur “Don” Nutt, 91, of Vandalia, passed away in Venice Florida. Don is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Elizabeth (Winner) Nutt; his son David A Nutt; his father Arthur Nutt; his mother Hedwig (Kramer) Nutt; and his stepmother Margaret (Sheely) Nutt.

Donald is survived by his son,...

Oct 23, 2023

Barbara A. Harvey, 81, of Long Boat Key, Florida, formerly of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 in Florida. She was born to Frank & Easter Perry on August 22, 1942 in Gullet, Kentucky. Barbara was retired from Piedmont/US Air after many years of service. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern...