Obituaries

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...

Jun 29, 2023

Pamela J. Kinsey, 79, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was born to Eugene & Marjory Frey on December 23, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husbands, William Young & Richard Kinsey, her sister, Mary Lecker, and brother-in-law, Ron Lee.

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Jun 20, 2023

BROOKS, Angeline K., 94, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born to Henry & Annie Auyong in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1928. In addition to her parents, Angeline was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Brooks; sisters, Elaine Young & Jenny Lum; brother, Herman Auyong,  great grandchild, Ellie McBride, and close friend/sister-in-law Mary...

Jun 20, 2023

RILEY, Lois E., 94, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at her home. Lois was born to Richard Alonzo “Bon” & Belle (Logan) Lay on June 17, 1929 in Lay, Kentucky. She has been a resident of Ohio since 1948. Preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Dessie Lay; sister, Joann (Jim) Copeland; former husband,...

Jun 20, 2023

Dannie K. Sharp, 69, of Northridge, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his home. He was born to Harry & Emily Sharp on November 22, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio. Dannie graduated from Northridge High School (Dayton) in 1972.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Emily Sharp; his father-in-law,...

Jun 18, 2023

David R Stout, 80, of Vandalia, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, June 18th. He was survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Irene Stout, 77. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Anna B Stout of Dayton and three sisters and three brothers. He was a loving father to four daughters; Scheryl...

Jun 16, 2023

Brian K. Evans

Age 53, of Tipp City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2023. He was born August 13, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio to Alvin & Joyce (Staten) Evans. His mother preceded him in death. Brian is survived by two sons, Corey Evans and Timothy Evans; two grandchildren, Carter and Connor Evans; two sisters, Kimberly...

Jun 13, 2023

Regina Osborne

Age 72, of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at The Hospice of Dayton. Regina was born July 15, 1950 in Dayton to the late John & Opal (Kalebs) Rison. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Ronnie Osborne; and by one sister,...

Jun 11, 2023

Edna K. O’Shell

Age 93, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her daughter’s home. Edna was born January 5, 1930 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Richard & Reba (Dishman) Bunch. In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by six of her siblings, her oldest daughter, Barbara Sue, son Jerry, and...

Jun 11, 2023

HICKS, Charles F., 91, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born to Roy & Mary Hicks on May 5, 1932 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Charles was a longtime faithful member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple. He was retired from Chrysler Motor Corp. after many years of service.

Preceded in...

Jun 10, 2023

Kenneth E. Moran

Age 77 of Tipp City, OH (formerly of Vandalia, OH) passed away June 10, 2023.  He was born at Miami Valley Hospital on June 17, 1945 and grew up in Waynesville, OH.  He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Florence Moran, one brother Billy Moran.  Survived by his wife of nearly...

Jun 7, 2023

Marian Celeste Schwilk-Thomas

Age 89 of Vandalia, Ohio died on June 7, 2023. She was born April 7, 1934, in Cincinnati and raised in Springfield, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack A. Schwilk. She is survived by her three sons and one daughter: David B. Thomas, G. Scott Thomas, Christopher L. Schwilk and...

Jun 5, 2023

SHIRLEY, Donna Joan (Powell), 83, resident of Vandalia for 62 years, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. She was born to Theodate & William Powell on April 25, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Donna moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1948 and graduated from Fairview High School in 1958. Later, she graduated from the Dayton...

Jun 2, 2023

Sandy L. Fry (nee: Morris)

Age 55, of Vandalia, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Kettering Medical Center. Sandy was born September 10, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis W. Morris.

Sandy is survived by her loving companion & husband of the past...

May 30, 2023

Glenn Lee Ridenour

Age 80, of The Villages, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in The Villages. He was born in Troy, Ohio to John & Olive Ridenour on September 19, 1942. Glenn later moved to Port Washington, Wisconsin in 1981 and then The Village, Florida, in 2010. He served our country...

May 24, 2023

KERSEY, Stanley E., 86, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born to Henry, Sr. & Ruth Kersey on December 9, 1936 in Spring Valley, Ohio. Stan was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vandalia and had served our country in the U.S. Army. He was...

May 23, 2023

Angelus Ruth Warner

Age 92, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at The Hospice of Dayton. Ruth was born February 3, 1931 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Lindsey & Ellen (Hudson) Lay. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Warner, in 2020; one grandson, Matthew Armstrong;...

May 21, 2023

NEFF, Theresa L. “Terri,” 64, of Mason, formerly of Brecksville and Broadview Heights, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born to Wayne & Arlene Rubey on Sept. 7, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio.  A graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and the University of Dayton, Terri was a passionate advocate for education. She taught the...