Obituaries

Aug 12, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Theis

Loving husband, father, son, friend, and teacher, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2023, at the age of 56, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeff was surrounded by his loving family and his three dogs in his final weeks, finding peace and solace in the time shared together.

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Aug 11, 2023

Maxine Albertini

Age 85, of Union, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at her home. Maxine was born October 5, 1937 in Demory, Tennessee to the late Estel & Hannah (Boshears) Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Carol Albertini; and by two sisters and two brothers.

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Aug 9, 2023

Nora Jane Mendenhall

Age 68, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

Nora was born June 19, 1955 in Dayton to the late Harold Penrod & Eugenia Fawn (Drake) Cassady. She was a graduate of Trotwood-Madison High School and the Ohio Institute of Photography. She worked as a photographer & developer at Wright-Patterson Air...

Aug 8, 2023

Raymond E. Smith

Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Brookdale of Englewood. Ray was born January 30, 1937, in Albany, Indiana to the late Wilbur R. & Dorothy A. (Jones) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Claudia Jo Smith,...

Aug 4, 2023

WANAMAKER, Anna Catherine,

Age 85, formerly of Vandalia, passed away peacefully Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home with her faithful companion, Millie, by her side. Ann was born October 10, 1937 in Delphos, Ohio to the late Michael & Lucille (Youngpeter) Hempfling.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved...

Jul 29, 2023

Florence I. Lawson, age 96, of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023.

She was born September 8, 1926 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Ora & Irma (Fawley) Overman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Leslie Lawson, Jr.; and by two siblings, Russell...

Jul 28, 2023

Phillip (Barry) Barron Hanselman Sr. of Vandalia, Ohio died peacefully at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton on Friday, July 28th, 2023.  Born October 15, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio, Barry graduated from Fairview High School in 1951 and attended Miami University.  He proudly served his country as a U.S. Army veteran.  He spent his career in the construction and remodeling industry...

Jul 27, 2023

Danny E. Reeder

Age 82, of Bradford, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the Hospice of Miami County. Danny was born January 18, 1941 in Lewisburg, Ohio to the late Henry & Flora Bell (Green) Reeder. In addition to his parents he was also recently preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Richard Humbert. Danny was...

Jul 26, 2023

HUBER, Patricia L., “Patty” age 54 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  Patty was born February 17, 1969 in Vandalia, Ohio.  She was a 1987 graduate of Wayne High School and earned two Master’s Degrees, one from Wright State University and one from the University of Dayton.  Patty was a devoted  Butler Aviator and her heart...

Jul 24, 2023

Martha Rose Bish

Age 100, of Vandalia, passed away July 24, 2023 at The Hospice of Dayton. Martha was born February 22, 1923 in Gibsonia, PA to the late Clarence Very & Rose Aubilla (Youngker) Clager. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Bish, in 2001; two sisters,...

Jul 20, 2023

Charles F. Reboulet

Age 81, of West Milton, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his home. Charlie was born August 31, 1941 in Dayton to the late Laverne B. & Evelyn M. (Yost) Reboulet. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, June Ann, in 2022.

Charlie was...

Jul 15, 2023

KARNS, John William, age 86 of Butler Twp., passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Springmeade Health Center.  He was born July 14, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Norman and Mae (Ritchie) Karns.  John was a 1955 graduate of Northridge High School and was a retired employee of General Motors.  In 1984, John and his...

Jul 13, 2023

Steven Thomas Heil, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on July 13, 2023. Born on February 23, 1941, in Minster, Ohio, Steve was the only son of the late Werner and Dorothy (Kuehner) Heil.

After high school, Steve joined the Navy in 1958,...

Jul 12, 2023

Leckey, Kay E, age 86, of Vandalia,  passed away Wednesday, July 12,2023 At Soin Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Kay was employed as a nurse at Vandalia Medical Center for 23 years. She received her degree at Akron General Hospital as an RN. She was a member of the Vandalia Lioness and active member at Vandalia United Methodist...

Jul 8, 2023

EPARD, Robert T., age 76, passed away from cancer July 8, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.  Bob initially lived in Vandalia, Ohio and served in the U.S. Air Force and spent a year in Vietnam, where he was exposed to agent orange.  Following his military service, he worked for and retired from AT&T.

Preceded in death by his...

Jul 6, 2023

Jeannie Marie Roberts

Age 48, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Stillwater Center. Jeannie was born February 27, 1975 in Dayton to Roger D. & Linda S. (Miller) Roberts. She was preceded in death by her father.

Jeannie is survived by her mother; siblings, Roger (Taryn), Susan (David), Kristie, Ryan (Ann)...

Jul 5, 2023

BRADY, Sr., Richard Lee, of Vandalia, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the age of 89. After several months of declining health, Richard died peacefully while in the care of his beloved wife and sons while being treated at Kettering Health Dayton.

Richard was born in Dover, Ohio on February...

Jul 3, 2023

Kathleen Faye “Kathi”  Sowders

Age 82, of Kettering, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at Kettering Health – Dayton. She was born September 23, 1940 in Dayton to the late Robert C. & Geraldine (Hupp) Doebler. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick B. Tressler; her second husband,...

Jul 2, 2023

BRAKE, Lorraine, 96, joined her heavenly Father on July 2, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton. Born in Ritchie County, WV on May 15, 1927, she enjoyed dancing, singing, and spending time with her five siblings establishing a bond that would go unbroken. She married her beloved, James T. Brake, on Feb. 26, 1946, and together they established...

Jul 2, 2023

RICHARDS, Mary M. “Sue”, age 75 of Vandalia, formerly of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born January 28, 1948 in Franklin, Indiana, daughter of Christopher B. and Mary A. (Sendek) Fahy.

Sue retired from American Senior Communities in July 2022.  She loved her work, and the friends...