Obituaries

Susan Phillips

Susan Phillips

Aug 4, 2025

PHILLIPS, Susan, age 84 of Greenwood, Indiana, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at Demaree Crossing in Greenwood. She was born, September 3, 1940, in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late James & Marie (McMillan) Short. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University and went on to positively impact the lives of many students as...

Michael "Mickey" A. Bush

Michael "Mickey" A. Bush

Aug 2, 2025

Michael Allen “Mickey” Bush, 82, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born to Mickey & Frances Bush on September 26, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. Mickey was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. He coached Pee Wee Football and Basketball in Vandalia for many years. Mickey is survived by his...

Joyce T. Wall

Joyce T. Wall

Aug 1, 2025

Julia Joyce Toombs Wall, “Joyce”, age 85, of Troy, Ohio returned to her Heavenly Father on August 1, 2025.

Joyce was born in Saxe, VA on January 9, 1940, and was the daughter of the late George Russell and Julia Lipscomb Toombs. Her childhood days growing up on her family’s farm, the Walnut Valley Stock and Poultry Farm, were some of...

Shirley Ann Turvene

Shirley Ann Turvene

Jul 29, 2025



Shirley Ann Turvene passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at age 90.

She was preceded in death by her husband James L. Turvene, parents Roy and Gertrude (Magoto) York, in-laws Hugh Sr. and Alma (Baker) Turvene, brothers and spouses Norbert (Imogene) York, Gerald (Betty) York, Allen York, Anthony York, sister Norma (Jack) Hunter, and brother- in- law and sister-in-law Hugh Jr....

Joyce M. Arnold

Joyce M. Arnold

Jul 29, 2025

ARNOLD, Joyce M., age 79 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Joyce was born March 14, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Ester L. & Elsie (Brooks) Hill. Joyce was a loving grandmother who lived for her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending her time coloring, crocheting, working word puzzles and playing board games. Joyce had a passion...

Thomas Lee Hadder

Thomas Lee Hadder

Jul 25, 2025

HADDER, Thomas L., “Tom,” 82 of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away July 25, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. Tom was born on November 11, 1942, in Troy, Ohio, to the late Jack Raymond Hadder and Betty (McCroskey) Hadder. Tom was a lifetime resident of Vandalia, often referred to as “The Legend.” Tom found the love of his life, Jeri Rafal Pace, to...

Ted Spangler

Ted Spangler

Jul 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ted Spangler

February 26, 1968- July 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ted Spangler, who left us far too soon at the age of 57.

Ted was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a loyal friend to many. He spent 32 years married to Suzy, the love of his life, building a life filled...

Ted W. Bowden

Ted W. Bowden

Jul 24, 2025

Ted W. Bowden, born on September 4, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home in Vandalia, Ohio, on July 24, 2025. A dedicated professional and cherished family man, Ted leaves behind a rich legacy both in his career and the lives he touched.

Ted's career spanned several significant roles in the aviation industry, where he worked for notable companies...

Anita Lorraine Berk

Anita Lorraine Berk

Jul 24, 2025

Anita Lorraine Berk

Age 89, of Tipp City, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Bethany Lutheran Village. Lorraine was born September 20, 1935 in Rogersville, Tennessee to the late Floyd & Margie (Dye) Smith. In addition to her parents, Lorraine was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Edward F. Berk, in 2020; and by one...

Orma L. Bone

Orma L. Bone

Jul 23, 2025

BONE, Orma Lee (Coffman), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, just four days short of her 95th birthday. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Dr. David Lee Bone and their daughter, Rebecca S. Pelfrey, Orma is survived by three daughters, Jennifer L. Jones (Alan), Julie K. Brusman (David), and Cheryl L. Zawadzki (Raymond); along with Rebecca’s husband,...

Earl "Gib" Davis

Earl "Gib" Davis

Jul 23, 2025

Earl Gibson Davis, of Northridge, affectionately known as "Gibby," passed away on July 23, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County. Born on May 21, 1945, in Paint Lick, Kentucky, Gib lived a life filled with laughter, kindness, and a deep love for his family and friends.

Gib was a proud graduate of Northridge High School class of 1963. His career...

Teresa Ann Winner

Teresa Ann Winner

Jul 20, 2025

Teresa Ann Winner

Age 60, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born January 31, 1965 in Tampa, Florida to Roger “Pete” & Sarah Winner. Her mother preceded her in death in 2018.

Teresa had worked at a flight attendant with United Airlines and later as a receptionist with the Community Blood Center. She enjoyed taking care...

Beverly A. Calhoun

Beverly A. Calhoun

Jul 18, 2025

Beverly Calhoun

Age 90, of Dayton, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Grace Brethren Village in Englewood. Beverly was born February 2, 1935 in Dayton to the late Hugh & Dorothy (Newman) Rich. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Dellia Calhoun, on June 6, 2025.

Beverly is survived by four...

Lynn I. Bahr

Lynn I. Bahr

Jul 10, 2025

Lynn I. Bahr, a beloved domestic engineer and generous spirit, passed away on July 10, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio, following a brief illness. Born on January 3, 1939, Lynn lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and an unwavering love for her family and friends.

As a proud graduate of Roosevelt High School in Dayton, class of 1957, Lynn carried the...

Karen Ann Beam

Karen Ann Beam

Jul 10, 2025

Karen Ann (Winkle) Beam, age 67, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Karen was born in Dayton on October 13, 1957, to the late Carl B Winkle and Patricia Ann (Garman) Winkle.

Karen is survived by her husband and best friend, Keith Allen Beam; son Eric Lee Grossman (Mandy); daughter Sara Elizabeth Plozay (Dwight); stepdaughter Elizabeth Sheridan (Joe); stepson Allen...

Deborah S. Scott-Travis

Deborah S. Scott-Travis

Jul 10, 2025

SCOTT-TRAVIS, Deborah S., 72, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Miami County Hospice Inpatient Unit. She was born to William & Lee Scott on February 9, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio. Deborah was a medical assistant (RMA) at the Kettering Hospital Cancer Unit for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents and her step-son,...

Michael T. Snyder

Michael T. Snyder

Jul 6, 2025

Michael T. Snyder

Age 77, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. Mike was born November 29, 1947 in Dayton to the late Charles & Ella (Jones) Snyder. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Peg (Burneka) Snyder.

Mike was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He was an...

Beverly Diane Meek

Beverly Diane Meek

Jul 2, 2025

Beverly D. Meek

Age 69, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on July 2, 2025 at The Hospice of Dayton. Beverly was born February 27, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio.

Beverly is survived by her mother, Evelyn Wolf of Germany; her second mom, Bernice Ortez of Kettering, Ohio; daughter, Nicci Harris; sisters, Bennie Cheryl Donaldson of Dayton, Ginger (Keith) Moore of Springboro, Ohio; brothers,...

Shannon Baker

Shannon Baker

Jul 2, 2025

Shannon Baker

Age 52, of South Lebanon, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Shannon was born October 17, 1972 in Kettering to the late Clinton & Phyllis Baker.

Shannon will be remembered as being a loving father. For 15 years he was employed by General Motors Truck & Bus and later worked as an LPN at Friendship Village. When his health...

Thomas J. Geisler Jr.

Thomas J. Geisler Jr.

Jun 27, 2025

Thomas J. Geisler, Jr., age 91, formerly of Butler Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Tom was born on March 17, 1934, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Thomas J. Geisler, Sr. and Caroline Keferl. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Geisler, and sister, Helen Jackson.

Tom was a man of...