Marie Margaret Schmidt (nee: Mescher)
May 20, 2025
Marie Margaret Schmidt (nee: Mescher)
Age 102, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Miami County Hospice Unit. Marie was born September 7, 1922 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late William Henry & Anna C. (Overman) Mescher. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Leo Schmidt; and by eleven...
Christopher U. Ticknor
May 18, 2025
Christopher Umberto Ticknor September 22, 1965 – May 18, 2025
With heavy hearts and abiding love, we share the passing of Christopher Umberto Ticknor, who departed this life on May 18, 2025, at the age of 59 years old. After a courageous battle with cancer, Chris passed peacefully under hospice care, surrounded by the love of close family and friends.
Born on...
David Michael Cassidy
May 18, 2025
David Michael Cassidy passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, after many years fighting complications of strokes. He lived a simple life in the Dayton / Kettering area, and his final years at Arcadia Care (formerly Friendship Village). David was kind and gentle, enjoyed gardening and going to concerts, especially his favorite artist Todd Rundgren!
David was born June 11, 1959,...
Sharon R. Zawadzki
May 15, 2025
ZAWADZKI, Sharon R., age 86 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. Sharon was born August 6, 1938 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Roger & Mary (Nice) Strange. She was a graduate of Patterson Co-op High School, Class of 1956 and the University of Dayton in 1960 where she was a cheerleader and met the love of...
Karl Micheal Kimbrel
May 11, 2025
Karl Micheal “Mike” Kimbrel
Age 71, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. Born in Baxley, Georgia, to Emmitt and Clarise Kimbrel, Mike was raised in Leesburg, Florida, where he developed a strong sense of duty and compassion that would shape the course of his life.
Following his graduation from high school, Mike proudly enlisted in the United States...
Dan C. Schlagetter
May 11, 2025
Dan Crivelin Schlagetter
Passed away on May 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and passion for the communities he touched. Born to Howard "Crib" and Mary Schlagetter in March of 1937 in Sidney, OH, he carried forward the values of dedication and generosity that they instilled in him.
He was a devoted father to Heath Schlagetter and cherished his...
Steve A. Kirk
May 6, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Steve A. Kirk announces his passing on May 6th, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio. Steve was born on January 28, 1954, in Charleston, West Virginia where he grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist faith. As a young man, he was very active in the church where he sang in the choir, a...
Wanda "Sue" Goodall
May 5, 2025
Wanda “Sue” Goodall, 86, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. Sue was born to George & Glenna Phillips on November 11, 1938 in Harriman, Tennessee. She had worked for Northridge (Dayton) Public Schools for many years. Sue’s passion was being an incredible Granny to her grandchildren & great grandchild.
She...
Robert E. Winkelman
May 4, 2025
Robert E. Winkelman
Age 74, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 27, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harry & Norma (Hobbs) Winkelman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, David Duhl.
Bob was a member of First Light Church in Vandalia and...
Janet L. Abney
May 3, 2025
Janet L. Abney (nee: Saylor)
Age 71, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Janet was born August 11, 1953 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Homer & Mary Lucille (Burke) Saylor. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Robert David Abney, in 1988.
For many years...
Vicky L. Shotts
Apr 29, 2025
Vicky (Hamby) Shotts, 73, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 after years of illness. She was a lifelong resident of Northridge (Dayton), Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Harlin Mack and Martha Louise Hamby; sisters, Valerie and Cathy; nephew, Kurtis Lefler; her husband, Michael Shotts; step-son, Michael Shotts, Jr. She is survived by her...
Freddy Bentley
Apr 28, 2025
Freddy Bentley
Born on July 12, 1941 in Letcher County, Kentucky, passed away on April 28, 2025 at his home in Vandalia, Ohio. Fred was born to Otho and Nancy Alice Bentley. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Todd; his father, Otho Bentley; his mother, Nancy Alice Hall Bentley; and nineteen brothers and sisters. He has one surviving...
Ronnie K. Wells, Jr.
Apr 20, 2025
Ronnie K. Wells, Jr., 52, of Huber Heights, was taken from us, Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born to Ronnie & Fawn Wells on April 27, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio. Ronnie was self-employed. Ronnie loved his family, loved to laugh and make people laugh. He never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. Ronnie enjoyed spending family...
Barbara Lenore Page
Apr 20, 2025
Barbara Lenore Page, 89, of Vandalia, passed away on April 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Bill E. Page; her parents, Ed & Ola Dinwoody; brother, James Dinwoody; son, Stephen E. Page, Sr. She is survived by one son, James M. Page; two grandchildren, Stephanie Page and Stephen Page, Jr.; two loving great grandchildren, Zachary...
Harry R. Spencer, Jr.
Apr 20, 2025
Harry Richard Spencer, Jr.
“Boy”
Age 88, of Vandalia, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Harry was born on Christmas Day in 1936 in West Virginia to the late Harry Spencer, Sr. & Mildred (nee: Comer) Spencer-Stonerock. In addition to his parents, Harry was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Louise, in 2004; brothers & sisters, James Spencer,...
Saundra E. Espich
Apr 17, 2025
Saundra E. (nee: Mutter) Espich
Age 77, of Vandalia, passed into Heaven on Thursday, April 17, 2025, after a two-year battle with kidney cancer. Saundra – most people called her Sandy - was the “middle child” born in Springfield, Ohio to Roger & Wilma Mutter. She was preceded in death by her parents, younger brother, Mark, and nephew, Calloway D. Lawson.
She...
Mary Belle Gibson
Apr 17, 2025
Mary Belle Gibson, 88, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Fayetteville, Georgia. She was born to Harold & Louada Gibson on December 30, 1936 in Evarts, Kentucky. Mary was a member of Crestview Baptist Church in Clayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Gladys McDonald, Ray Gibson, Sr. & William “Bill” Gibson; husband, Hardy...
Alma M. Nelson
Apr 7, 2025
Alma M. Nelson, 97, of Dayton, passed away Monday, Apr. 7, 2025 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born to Jonah & Molly Hunter on Oct. 19, 1927 in Cookeville, Tennessee. Alma was a member of Northridge United Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard Nelson, and 11 siblings. Survived by her son, Michael Nelson (Lindy); her very...
Thomas R. Fry, Jr.
Apr 3, 2025
FRY, Thomas R., Jr., 58, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his home. He was born to (the late) Thomas, Sr. & Wanda Fry on October 19, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio. Tom worked many years for the Ohio Department of Transportation. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and tinkering with cars. He was preceded in death by his companion...
Marilyn C. Osterholt
Apr 2, 2025
Marilyn C. Osterholt
Age 81, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Miami County Hospice Unit. Marilyn was born March 21, 1944 in St. Sebastian, Ohio to the late Clem & Marie (Mueller) Bills. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, Richard Osterholt; a son, Jay Osterholt;...
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