Obituaries

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...

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...