Obituaries

Ralph G. Deubner

Ralph G. Deubner

Sep 18, 2025

DEUBNER, Ralph G., age 72 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Ralph, or “Gregg” as he was known to his family was born, December 18, 1952, to his parents, Ralph A. and Mae (Gwin) Deubner. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Ron Deubner. He is survived...

Robert S. Thomas

Robert S. Thomas

Sep 17, 2025

Robert S. Thomas, 84, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 at Momentous Health in Vandalia, OH. Services pending.

Ronald Leo Schmidt

Ronald Leo Schmidt

Sep 15, 2025

Ronald Leo Schmidt

Age 71, of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born July 19, 1954 in Dayton to the late Leo & Marie Margaret (Mescher) Schmidt.

Ron is survived by six siblings, Robert L. Schmidt & his wife, Marjorie, Virgil Schmidt, Patricia Schmidt, Michael A. Schmidt & his wife, Sheryl, Susan Schmidt, and Barbara Ross & her husband,...

Kathryn A. Harris

Kathryn A. Harris

Sep 14, 2025

Kathryn A. “Katie” Harris

December 22, 1944 - September 14, 2025.

Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Stieber and Florence Stieber and her husband, Timothy Harris.

Survived by her daughters Sarah (Harris) Kimerling (Jason), and Ronni (Harris) Swort, her grandchildren, Quincy and Birch Kimerling, Sydney, Logan, Justinn Grothouse and Elijah Swort, great-grandchildren Avery, Landon and Novah. Also survived by her two sisters,...

Florence May Lowrey

Florence May Lowrey

Sep 14, 2025

LOWREY, Florence “Flo” May (Donnelly)

Age 97, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Kettering, Ohio. Flo was born on May 4, 1928, in Dayton, Ohio to the late James S. and Inez B. Donnelly. She was proudly raised, one of four Irish children, in Northridge (Dayton), Ohio. 

Flo grew up as an active, outdoorsy, “tell it like...

David LeRoy Smith

David LeRoy Smith

Sep 10, 2025

David L. Smith, age 78 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by his children. He was born on November 15, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late LeRoy and Juanita Smith. He is preceded in death by his late parents.

David is survived by his three children, Jason (Kerry) Smith, Kristen (AJ) Kovacs, and Kari (Pete)...

Alan B. Huff

Alan B. Huff

Sep 8, 2025

Alan Boyd Huff, 59, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at his home. He was born to Nelson & Judy Huff on May 27, 1966 in Middletown, Ohio. Alan served his country with honor in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and hiking. Alan loved working at his laser engraving business, his old red truck...

Arthur H. Neff, Jr.

Arthur H. Neff, Jr.

Sep 7, 2025

Arthur Howard Neff, Jr., “Art,” 77, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on October 22, 1947 to Arthur H. Neff, Sr. and Elizabeth M. (Carmichael) Neff. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Philip L Neff and Bobbie Hagerman. Art retired from Delphi...

Charles E. Rowles Jr.

Charles E. Rowles Jr.

Sep 3, 2025

Charles Rowles, of Vandalia, OH, passed away on the evening of September 3, 2025, with loved ones by his side. Born to Charles Sr and Selma Louise (Knost) Rowles in Portsmouth, OH, he was the eldest of eight. Preceding him in death are his brothers Michael, William, and Fred as well as his sisters, Andrea and Ruth. He is survived...

Toni E. Weaver

Toni E. Weaver

Sep 3, 2025

Toni E. Weaver (Koon)

Age 83, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in the presence of family and a compassionate Hospice nurse. Toni will not only be remembered as a fierce advocate for human rights and racial justice, but also as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Toni was born March 11, 1942 in...

Merry Ann Matusoff

Merry Ann Matusoff

Sep 2, 2025

Merry Ann Matusoff was born March 14, 1965, and passed away September 2, 2025. Merry is survived by siblings JoAnn Matusoff, Jim and Connie Matusoff, Debby Uri (Matusoff) and Chaim Uri, brother-in-law Patrick Shumaker, niece Katheryn and Mace Myers, nephews Aaron and Naoko Shumaker, Cory Wallace and Ana Sniderhan, great nephews Tyler Weathers, Grayson Myers, Seamus Wallace, great niece Anna...

Juanita Irene Howard

Juanita Irene Howard

Aug 31, 2025

Juanita Irene Howard, was born on January 4, 1934, in Maysville, Kentucky, to the late Hartman and Mae Nash. She passed away on August 31, 2025, in Mokena, Illinois, at the age of 91. She lived a vibrant life filled with energy and a spirit that touched all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

In addition to her parents, Juanita...

Dale Robert Ridenour

Dale Robert Ridenour

Aug 27, 2025

Dale Robert Ridenour

Age 79, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Dale was born May 15, 1946 into a small farm family to John Vincent and Olive May Ridenour. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Pam (Senseman) Ridenour, in 2024; and by one brother Glenn Lee Ridenour. Dale grew up...

Norma Jean Shields

Norma Jean Shields

Aug 26, 2025

Norma Jean Shields

passed away at the age of 93, on August 26, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1932 in Covington, Kentucky and has been a resident of Vandalia Ohio for over 70 years.

She was predeceased by her parents John Vaughan and Florence Jarvis, sister Alberta Brautigan, brother Bobby Vaughan, grandson Jesse Shields, and her sons-in law Royce Kelley...

Dorsey Jake Lakes

Dorsey Jake Lakes

Aug 25, 2025

Dorsey Jake Lakes

Age 90, of Union, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving daughters. Dorsey was born May 10, 1935, in McKee, Kentucky, son of the late Grant and Dora (Gabbard) Lakes. He retired from General Motors with over 30 years of service, was an avid University of Kentucky fan and loved America. Dorsey had a...

Carolyn Sue Safreed

Carolyn Sue Safreed

Aug 24, 2025

Carolyn Sue Safreed

Age 80, formerly of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Versailles Health & Rehab Center under Miami County Hospice Care. Carolyn was born December 2, 1944 in Carmel, Ohio to the late Edward & Thelma (Piersall) Cruea. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and David Cruea.

Carolyn...

Charles E. Shepherd

Charles E. Shepherd

Aug 23, 2025

Charles E. “Chuck” Shepherd, 93, of Union, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born to Zach & Nancy Shepherd on July 11, 1932 in Greenwich, Ohio. Chuck was a member of the First Baptist Church of Union. He was a truck driver for over 50 years and served as a chaplain for many truck stop ministries.

He was preceded...

Gregory Alan Trimbach

Gregory Alan Trimbach

Aug 20, 2025

Gregory Alan Trimbach, born on April 18, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio, departed this life peacefully at his home in Butler Township on August 20, 2025. An esteemed member of his community and a beloved family man, Gregory was the proud owner of 2J Supply HVAC Distributors, a testament to his commitment and passion for his work.

Throughout his life, Gregory was...

Linda L. Papanek

Linda L. Papanek

Aug 17, 2025

Linda Papanek (Laughter), age 80, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on October 1, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio.

Linda shared a beautiful life with her husband, Andrew Papanek, with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage before his passing in 2022. Together, they built a family rooted in love, faith, and...

Albert "Butch" M. Klenk, Jr.

Albert "Butch" M. Klenk, Jr.

Aug 16, 2025

Albert M. “Butch” Klenk, Jr., 80, of Butler Township, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his home. He was born to Albert, Sr. & Phyllis Klenk on March 9, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio. Butch was a 1963 graduate of Belmont High School. He was a member of Polk Grove United Church of Christ and loved Camp Mac. Butch loved...