Obituaries

Dec 30, 2021

MILLER, James L., 59, of Northridge. We unexpectedly lost our much-beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend on December 30, 2021 after a short illness.  He was born on January 29, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceding him in death was his mother Betty Miller, brother Jeffrey Miller, and great-nephew Kendrick Roberts.  Four grandparents were also predeceased:  Francis...

Dec 29, 2021

Janet Lee Wightman, age 80 years old, of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 surrounded by her family at home. She was born to the late Samuel & Jeanette Russell (Stubbs) on July 1, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by her devoted loving husband of 61 years, Lawrence R. Wightman, and...

Dec 28, 2021

Patricia Ann Smoot (Crosthwaite)

Passed away on December 28, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center. She was born September 25, 1951. Patricia is survived by her father, Edward E. Crosthwaite; husband, Franklin Smoot; daughter, Kiera Evans (Michael); granddaughter, Janaea Evans; sisters, Connie (Leonard) Gaffney, Lisa (Jeff) Baltes; three nieces, and one nephew.  Patricia graduated from Vandalia - Butler...

Dec 28, 2021

Patricia Ann Smoot (Crosthwaite), 70, passed away on 12/ 28/2021 at Grandview Medical Center. She was born on 9/25/1951. Survived by father, Edward E. Crosthwaite, husband, Franklin Smoot, daughter, Kiera Evans (Michael), granddaughter, Janaea Evans, sisters, Connie ( Leonard) Gaffney, Lisa (Jeff) Baltes, three nieces,  and one nephew.  Graduated from Vandalia- Butler High School. Retired from Wright-Patterson...

Dec 28, 2021

Judith E. Hayes

Age 79, of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Judith was born June 16, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Robert A. (Sr.) & Mae E. (Cook) Scudder.

She is survived by three sons, J. Jonathan Hayes (Julie), Brendan Hayes & Timothy Hayes; one...

Dec 27, 2021

Phyllis Sue Hefelfinger

Age 70, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born to Bill & Reva (Spicer) Sizemore on September 23, 1951 in Confluence, Kentucky.

Phyllis loved genealogy, her dogs and taking care of her family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Sizemore, and her brother,...

Dec 26, 2021

ARNOLD, Elizabeth M., 81, of Northridge, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. Elizabeth was a member of Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church since 1950; she attended Queen of Martyrs School as a young girl and more recently she was active with the Bible study group. She retired from the (former) Vandalia Park Nursing Home as a nurses’ aide.

Dec 25, 2021

Frank A. Herby

Age 65, of Springboro, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. He was born December 18, 1956 in Dayton to John W. & Phyllis J. (Carter) Herby.

Frank was a 1975 graduate of Northmont High School, earned his Bachelor’s degree from Defiance College and his Master’s from Purdue University.  He loved model trains,...

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...