Obituaries

Dec 24, 2021

Gary Martin Gensler, 69, passed away on December 24 , in Vandalia, Ohio. He was born in Bronxville, New York, to parents Lila and Maurice Gensler, predeceased. He is survived by his three children: Joshua (Colleen) Gensler, Jesse (Dominic) Bianconi, and Rachel Gensler; ex-wife Lois Weber Gensler; siblings Irwin Gensler, Fran (John) Hoover, and Cheryl Cooney; brothers-in-law Frank "Buddy"...

Dec 23, 2021

Wick, Sharon E

-Sidney, Ohio

Sharon Elizabeth Wick, age 72, lovingly known as “Sleepy Sherri” by her kids due to her many years of working midnight shifts, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  Sherri suffered a stroke on December 11th and never recovered.

Born April 11, 1949 to Gerald...

Dec 23, 2021

Patricia Louise Swift , Age 90, Passed away peacefully on December 23rd at the Upper Valley Hospice Center, Troy, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. Born in Marion, Indiana she grew up in Dayton, Ohio and attended Stivers High School. Patricia retired from the Montgomery County Court System, serving as Clerk of 2nd District Court in Huber Heights.

Dec 23, 2021

Roger D. Roberts

Age 72, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Grandview Hospital. Roger was born June 4, 1949 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Greenberry & Alice Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Jeff.

Roger was a U. S. Army veteran...

Dec 22, 2021

Gary G. Holliday

Age 83, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital. Gary was born November 20, 1938 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late John F. & Sylvia Holliday. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, John, Jr.

Gary retired in 1992...

Dec 21, 2021

Donald C. Winkle, age 65, passed away on December 21, 2021. Don was born on April 30, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio.  He graduated from Vandalia-Butler and lived in Vandalia most of his life until he retired and moved to St. Mary’s, Ohio. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Vern Winkle, Paul Hoover, grandparents Emery and...

Dec 21, 2021

MARTIN, George C., 87, of Butler Township, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. He was born to Robert & Alice Martin on Dec. 27, 1933 in Staten Island, New York. George was the owner & operator of the George C. Martin Funeral Home. He was a member of Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church and served in the...

Dec 20, 2021

Michael J Naas

was born to the late Edward and Catherine (Puthoff) Naas on August 21, 1942. He grew up in Northridge as well as Old North Dayton and is a 1959 graduate of Chaminade High School. Mike is a Nuclear Veteran having served in the USAF at Kirtland AFB in New Mexico.  He was a ground...

Dec 19, 2021

Kevin Michael Jones

Age 62, of Trotwood, passed away December 19, 2021. Kevin was born May 6, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late William and Patricia Jones.

He graduated from Trotwood Madison High School, Class of 1977. He studied CNC Design at Sinclair Community College. Kevin took great pride in his work as...

Dec 19, 2021

LEWIS, Charles M., 87, of Butler Township, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Charles was born November 25, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a lifelong Vandalia Butler resident. He was preceded in death by his mother Donita A. Jenkins Lewis, father Benjamin Morgan Lewis, and sister Kathleen Lewis Schorr. Charles was a graduate of...

Dec 16, 2021

THALER, Paul E., age 61 of Butler Twp., passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Miami  Valley Hospital.  He was born September 24, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Paul C. and  Beverly (Neely) Thaler.  Paul was a 1978 graduate of Northridge High School and developed a  spirit of entrepreneurship leading him to own and operate a...

Dec 15, 2021

HAMIEL, Fern L., 98, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. She was born to Willard & Mae Routson on Oct. 23, 1923 in Miami County, Ohio (Newberry Township). Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith Hamiel; daughter, Susan Mae Magill; sisters, Ruth Subler & Elnora Long; brother, Grant Routson. Survived by sons, Tom Hamiel...

Dec 14, 2021

MILLIKIN, Betty Esther (Center), age 96, received her angel’s wings on December 14, 2021.  She was born August 3, 1925 in Middletown, Ohio, Greeting her in heaven were her parents Asa Center and Lydia (Tolson) Center, her husband Victor; brothers Orval, Ron, Bill and Ace Center, her beloved sisters, Irene Atkinson, Leola Richards and Mary Ruth Barnt, along with...

Dec 13, 2021

WILLIAMS, Janet E., 82, of Butler Township, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born to Cecil & Bertha McDonald on Dec. 2, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio. She was a graduate of Patterson Co-Op in 1958. Janet was a member of the (former) Beardshear United Methodist Church and was very active in the P.T.A. during her...

Dec 13, 2021

SMITH, James “Andy”, age 56 of Englewood, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital.  Andy was born March 13, 1965 in Cincinnati, Ohio to James “Jim” and Gail (Stickel) Smith.  Andy was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle.  He enjoyed watching sports, boating, and spending time with...

Dec 10, 2021

Joyce K. (Craver) Hamilton

Age 75 of Vandalia OH passed away on December 10, 2021. Joyce was born in Dayton OH to James & Melvina Craver on November 27, 1946. She graduated from Vandalia Butler High School class of 1965. She earned a Medical Assistant degree at Sinclair Community College in 2000. She was retired from GMAC...

Dec 9, 2021

David Rodney O’Cull

Age 57, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was born March 18, 1964 in Dayton to Robert M. “Finny” & Janice Dean (Phelps) O’Cull. He was preceded in death by his father, “Finny,” and by his two black labs, Bear & Tank.

Dave was a devoted family...

Dec 8, 2021

Derrick J. Maier

Age 57, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Grandview Hospital. Derrick was born May 22, 1964 in Dayton to the late Darell & Ruth (Oller) Maier.

He was a proud member of the NRA, an avid fisherman & hunter and loved to cook. He graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School,...

Dec 8, 2021

Phyllis Jean Koester

Age 80 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital. Phyllis was born July 31, 1941, in Dayton to the late Alvin and Hester (McPherson) Sheets.

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, Phyllis was a bright light to those around her. She enjoyed going...

Dec 5, 2021

Layton Jay Brinkmeier, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

He was born March 29, 1933, in Dayton, OH, son of the late Russell and Lela (Jay) Brinkmeier. Layton was preceded in death by his granddaughter Ashlea Bruening. Survived by his wife Jane and his three children from his first marriage...