Obituaries

Jan 30, 2024

ROSENFELT, Alice J., 102, of Englewood, formerly of West Union, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at Grace Brethren Village. She was born to Clifford & Mabel Wallace on July 17, 1921 in Adams County, Ohio. Alice was a member of the West Union Methodist Church and the Lions Club in Peebles, Ohio. She was a...

Jan 29, 2024

LEE, David N., Sr., 81, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 at his home. He was born to Donald & Juanita Lee on Nov. 3, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. David was retired from Chrysler Motor Corp. after over 30 years of service. He served our country in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. David was...

Jan 21, 2024

Pamela Jill Ridenour

Age 75, of Tipp City, passed away January 21, 2024, in Greeneville, Ohio.

The family will be receiving friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 1, at Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia. Graveside committal will follow at 2:30 pm at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Jan 21, 2024

RATLIFF, Jeffrey Scott, age 50 of Huber Heights, passed away January 21, 2024.  He was born August 4, 1973 in Dayton, Ohio.  Preceded in death by one sister, Anna Ratliff; maternal grandparents, Oscar and Margaret Brown; paternal grandparents, James and Ardis Ratliff; his aunt, Marilyn, and by his beloved dogs, Harley and Alex, Jeff is survived by his mother,...

Jan 19, 2024

Donald J. Green, 79, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024.  Donald was born in Watertown, New York on April 11, 1944.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Irene Plank Green, as well as his sister, Joan Strater.  Donald was a proud United States Marine, having attained Corporal status, and served...

Jan 19, 2024

Gary Lee Spoltman, born June 23, 1939 in Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a short illness in his home surrounded by family on January 19th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mary Ann (Rentz) Spoltman, and his older brother, Ronnie. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Cecilia...

Jan 18, 2024

Jones, Jane C. age 97 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday January 18, 2024 at Hillspring of Springboro.  Jane was born November 8, 1926, daughter of the late Andrew and Nell (Queen) Creswell.  Jane had been a volunteer for the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, was a longtime member of the Ohio Volksmarch Community and was a member of the Sigma Kappa...

Jan 18, 2024

Helen Maxine Snider, 102, of Waynesville, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 under the care of family and Hospice.  She was born on August 6, 1921 to the late Fred and Faye Davis in Ottumwa, Iowa, where she grew up.  After graduating from Ottumwa high school, Helen provided care to her nephews, worked as a telephone operator,...

Jan 15, 2024

Gregory Dewight Relue, 70, passed away on Monday, January 15, following a short illness. A native of Poe, Indiana, he spent most of his life living and working in and around Fort Wayne before relocating to Tipp City, Ohio in 2003.

Greg was a hard worker and an independent thinker who never met a problem he could...

Jan 15, 2024

Joseph R. Roper

Joseph Richard Roper, age 98, formerly of Vandalia, passed away at SpringMeade Health Care Center, Tipp City, on Monday, January 15, 2024. Joe was born March 31, 1925 to the late Joseph Austin and Goldie Beatrice (Sease) Raper. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris...

Jan 14, 2024

Kandis Darlene Eshelman passed away on January 14, 2024 at the age of 43.

Kandis is survived by her husband, Chad.  They share two amazing children, Holden and Kaelyn; she is preceded in Heaven by her son, Connor.  She is also survived by her parents John Fouts and Karen Dillon, siblings Kevin Fouts...

Jan 14, 2024

Ruby Couch (Lewis) went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2024. She was 94 years young.

Ruby was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Her kindness was unmatched, and she had a heart of love from the Lord. She always made you feel like a part...

Jan 14, 2024

MYERS, Richard Edmund, age 88, of Tipp City, Ohio, formerly of Hanover, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Vancrest of New Carlisle. He was born to David and Goldie Myers, in Washington D.C., on February 7, 1935.  Richard was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired employee of Stambaugh Auto. He was a member of the West...

Jan 13, 2024

WISEMAN, Sherry L., 84, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Troy, Ohio. She was born to Paul & Nellie Reider on April  25,  1939 in Clarksburg, WV. Sherry was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and life member of V.F.W. Post #3283 Ladies Auxiliary in Huber Heights, OH. She...

Jan 10, 2024

In loving memory of David Trimbach, born June 2, 1931 and peacefully passed away on January 10, 2024.  He is survived by his devoted spouse, Karen, of 59 years, cherished children, Joe (Leslie), Andy (Jamie), and Amy (Ben), along with his adored grandchildren, Kara, Adam, and Jude.  He was a Korean War veteran and had a dedicated career spanning...

Jan 8, 2024

John George Jackowski 95, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on January 8, 2024. John was the first son born to Conrad and Helen Jackowski. He is preceded in death by his parents Conrad and Helen Jackowski; his wife Faye Jackowski (2005) his siblings: Eugene Jackowski, Edith (Joan) Jackowski Wallace, Don Jackowski, and Raymond Jackowski. He is survived...

Jan 7, 2024

Floyd Hensley, Jr.

Age 75, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 7, 2024, at The Hospice of Dayton. Floyd was born March 20, 1948 in Dayton to the late Floyd (Sr.) & Mary Madelyn (Suman) Hensley.

Floyd was a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from...

Jan 5, 2024

Oma P. Glanzer

Age 91, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Miami County Hospice Unit. Oma was born April 19, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late James R. & Edna Clara (Danks) Porter.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 60...

Dec 31, 2023

Marvin J. Strutton, 70, of Englewood, passed away Sunday December 31, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 31, 1953, the son of Anna Strutton. Marvin is preceded in death by his mother, Anna Outcalt; brothers, John, Williard & Raymond Strutton; sister-in-law, Karen Caldwell.

Survived by...

Dec 29, 2023

Thea Therese (Pfeiffer) Chiles

Age 94, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 29, 2023. Thea was born November 9, 1929, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Casper and Laura (Klein) Pfeiffer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert B....