Obituaries

Apr 17, 2021

Linda K. Sykes

Age 73, of Troy (Union Twp.), passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Upper Valley Medical Center – Miami County Hospice Unit. Linda was born January 23, 1948 in Dayton to the late Gene S. & Hazel C. (Shaffer) Brewster. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a...

Apr 17, 2021

RECTOR, Rosa Marie, age 71, of Tipp City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 17, 2021.  She was born June 6, 1949 in Keokee, Virginia, daughter of the late Gregory & Dorothy (Casteel) Galloway.   Rosa was a shining example of what it means to be a Christian.  She was a faithful and devoted disciple of Christ, cheerfully fulfilling the mission...

Apr 14, 2021

Jean “Genevieve” (Caruso) Desch

Age 93, formerly of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at The Forum at Knightsbridge in Columbus where she resided since December 2017. She was born August 26, 1927, in Middletown, Ohio to Tony and Josephine Caruso (DeGianni)).

She was preceded in death by her Mother, Father, and Step Father...

Apr 11, 2021

LEYES, Catherine Ann, 83, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born October 26, 1937 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late Herbert F. & Margaret M. (Smith) Leyes. Catherine was a member of the St. Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia and a 1955 graduate of Julienne High School. Catherine was a loving sister...

Apr 6, 2021

RANDOLPH, Gordon Wayne, 63, of Vandalia, Ohio passed peacefully at the age of 63 on April 6, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio at Good Samaritan Hospital to Kenneth and Dorothy Randolph. In his free time; he enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, watching old tv shows, and spending time with his daughters. He worked at the GM...

Apr 4, 2021

WAYMIRE, Patricia J., 80, of Yellow Springs, entered the joy of her Lord and Savior Jesus Chris on Easter Sunday, Apr. 4, 2021. She was born to Alfred & Gladys VanScoyk on Nov. 30, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. Pat graduated from Vandalia Butler High School in 1958 and Miami University (Ohio) in 1962. She was a member...

Apr 3, 2021

Larry Lutz was born on August 8, 1944.  He died April 3, 2021 at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Emerson Lutz and Phyllis Ann Jung. A brother Terry Lutz came along in 1949 who will also greet him in heaven.  Larry grew up in Miamisburg, then moved to Centerville, and ended...

Apr 1, 2021

Danette M. Gauthier

Age 56, of West Milton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at her home. She was born June 28, 1964 in Dayton to James Russell (Sr) & Charlene Ann (Carolus) Cooper. Her father preceded her in death.

Danette enjoyed spending time with her family, her dog, camping and taking trips...

Mar 30, 2021

(Mary) Sylvia Parker's soul left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father and her loved ones on March 30, 2021 in Heaven.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 21, 1932 to John and Mary Parker who are waiting for her in heaven along with many dear friends and family.

She was blessed...

Mar 26, 2021

Barry A. Wyckoff

Age 75, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021, at The Hospice of Dayton.

Barry was born November 7, 1945 in Trenton, New Jersey, to George C. & Phyllis (Johnston) Wyckoff.

Barry is survived by his loving wife of the past 47 years, Sharon K. (Crabtree) Wyckoff; four sons,...

Mar 19, 2021

GRIFFIN, Irene (Newman), 83, of Northridge (Dayton), passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born to Roy & Florence (Collier) Newman on February 13, 1938 in Carter, Kentucky. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Griffin, and four brothers: Clyde, Albert, Lloyd & Larry Newman. Survived by two sons, Bobby Griffin &...

Mar 17, 2021

GEIGER, Robert Lee, 93, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021. He was born to Frederick Purcell & Cora May (Steele) Geiger on July 18, 1927 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Bob was retired from Kmart Corp. after 24 years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean...

Mar 16, 2021

DUDLEY, Michael A., 75, of Englewood, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 17, 1945. Mike graduated Tipp City High School in 1963 and was a retired Montgomery County Jail corrections officer. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Tipp City Lodge #174 F. & A.M....

Mar 16, 2021

Norma Jean Feller

Age 92, born in Dayton Ohio on June 7, 1928. Norma was the daughter of the late Elmer and Rhea (Hendrickson) Hager. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband (of 64 years)  John Feller, sister Miriam Stewart and son-in-law Tony Hayes. Norma was a graduate of Julienne High...

Mar 16, 2021

HAMILTON, Mary Ella (Day), born May 30, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Floyd and Helen (Brothers) Day, passed away peacefully after a long struggle on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.  Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Hamilton; 2 sons, Phillip Michael and Steven Allen; 4 brothers, Floyd Ralph, James Lee, Jesse G and Dwight Earl Day.

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Mar 11, 2021

DIANE ELAINE BIRCHFIELD

2/27/56 – 3/11/21

Diane was an extraordinary woman who was all about her family.  She excelled at being a wife and mother, but she cherished her title as “Grandma.”  Diane enjoyed planting flowers, camping, reading, music, and had a love for the beach so strong, her heart would...

Mar 10, 2021

Mark Steven Antos

Age 60, of Englewood, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Grandview Hospital. He was born January 28, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Michael & Genevieve Antos. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Antos.

Mark was a welder by trade and...

Mar 8, 2021

VERDES, Margaret L. “Peggy” age 82 of Vandalia, passed away Monday March 8, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born September 17, 1938 in Dayton, daughter of the late Ray & Louise (Keechle) Boedeker.  Peggy was a retired employee of City Loan & Savings.  She was a longtime member of St Christopher Catholic Church and was a member...

Mar 7, 2021

Marshall, June Nawatha, age 91, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday March 7, 2021 at the Trinity Community in Beavercreek after a lengthy illness.  She was born June 17, 1929 in Paintsville, KY, daughter of the late Daniel & Goldie Powers.  June was preceded in death by her husband John B. Marshall II; 3 sons Thomas Scott Marshall, Nathan Daniel ...

Mar 7, 2021

KINMAN, Mildred “Jane,” 89, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, Mar. 7, 2021. She was born to Howard & Ethel Ashmore on June 2, 1931 in Middletown, Ohio. Jane was a member of First Light Church and enjoyed reading Christian literature. Preceded in death by her husband, Alton; sisters, Patricia Rudduck and Margaret; brother, Kenneth Ashmore. Survived by...