Obituaries

Mar 3, 2021

Samuel Kasler

Age 82 of Vandalia, Ohio went home to the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Sam was born in Homer Township, Morgan County, Ohio in 1939 to Millard Fillmore and Hazel Lenore (Hambel) Kasler. He attended school in a one-room country schoolhouse until high school, where he was elected President of his class of twelve...

Mar 2, 2021

Thomas Jackson “Jack” Fluty

Age 85, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from Covid-19 virus. Jack was born in Delbarton, WV on October 19, 1935.

A member of the Vandalia Masonic Lodge #742 for 60 years, Jack retired from his civilian work at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 1998 after...

Feb 27, 2021

COLLINS, Carol Ann, 85, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. She was born to Robert & Eleanor Reck on Oct. 13, 1935 in Piqua, Ohio. Carol was a graduate of Piqua High School and Miami University in Oxford, OH. She was a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church. Carol was a teacher at most...

Feb 26, 2021

SHULER, Connie Renee, 54, of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home. She is a Christian. Connie is colon cancer survivor and she rose above and fought for her life and her happiness. She lived in Miamisburg most of her life, she traveled to Wyoming and Turkey during her time with her husband in...

Feb 26, 2021

COMBS, Phyllis “Jean,” 81, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at her home. She was born in Hindman, Kentucky on July 29, 1939. Phyllis was retired from General Motors after 21 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband, Troy Combs. Survived by her daughter, Kimberly Money; son-in-law, Mark Dickerson; grandson, Travis Dickerson; sister,...

Feb 25, 2021

REHMERT, Ronald J., age 88 of Troy, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021.  He was born July 30, 1932 in Bainbridge, Ohio, son of the late Byron & Mernith (Cox) Rehmert.  He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was a retired salesman with Avis. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending his free time...

Feb 24, 2021

GILES, Ralph Alfred, 83, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home. He was born to Fred C. and Virginia M. (Parker) Giles on December 9, 1937 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Ralph worked for Dayton Press (McCall’s) for over 30 years, retired from General Motors and was a member of the National Guard. Preceded in...

Feb 24, 2021

NISWONGER, Kathy A., age 80 of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her residence.  She was born February 6, 1941 in Dayton, daughter of the late Robert W. & Isabelle (Whitmer) Hall.  Kathy met “the new boy next door” when she was 17 and he was 16, and Gary was the love of her life.  They...

Feb 23, 2021

BRASWELL, Kathryn Luella, 71, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. She was born Dec. 13, 1949 in West Virginia, before settling in Ashland, Kentucky. Kathryn graduated with a Bachelor’s in English from Eastern Kentucky University. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Paul and Luella Virginia Braswell, and her brother David Braswell. She was married for 17...

Feb 22, 2021

SEAGRAVES, William K. “Bill” age 85, of Canal Winchester, OH, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Grove City Hospital.  Bill was born May 7, 1935 in Kayford, West Virginia, son of the late Willie C. & Pearl (Clere) Seagraves.  Bill was a retired employee of General Motors – Inland Division, and proudly served his country as...

Feb 22, 2021

MOLNAR, Steven J., age 75 of Vandalia, passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.  He was born May 7, 1945 in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Steve S. & Jennie Mary (Barkey) Molnar.  Steven was a humble, honest, forgiving man, who demonstrated pure unconditional love as a devoted husband, father...

Feb 22, 2021

OSMAN, Sarah Elizabeth (Allen), Born July 8, 1929 in Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky. Passed February 22, 2021.  Sarah was preceded in death by her late husband M. Floyd Osman Jr. They were married July of 1963.  They previously resided at 6030 Deerfield Street, in Dayton Ohio. She was the daughter of Rufus Allen and Julia (Taulbee) Allen,...

Feb 22, 2021

KARNS-LINK, Barbara L. (Goodner), age 91, of Brookville, formerly of Vandalia, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Monday, February 22, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born October 5, 1929, on her father’s birthday, to the late Grover S. & Katie (Johnson) Goodner of Arcanum, OH.

Barbara was always active throughout her life and lived...

Feb 21, 2021

Raymond L. Arden, Sr.

Age 93, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital. Ray was born December 4, 1927 to Earl Elmer & Mary (Mitchell) Arden. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Ray, Jr. in 2016 and by several siblings.

Ray retired...

Feb 20, 2021

Richard E. Seving

Age 87, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at The Hospice of Dayton. Richard was born March 12, 1933 in Sidney to the late Edwin F. & Loretta (Eshman) Seving. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Albers.

Richard was a U....

Feb 16, 2021

James R. Yoder

Age 76, of Vandalia, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Jim was born January 11, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late James and Mary Eleanor (Dwire) Yoder. He graduated from Trotwood High School and then received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton in 1974. Jim married his...

Feb 13, 2021

YOUNG-McFADDIN, Patricia J. (Colquette), age 89, of Grayson, Georgia, formerly of Vandalia, Ohio, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Lawrenceville, Georgia.

She was born, August 4, 1931 to Vernon T. and Thelma M. (Nicholson) Colquette in West Monroe, Louisiana.  She grew up in Crossett, Arkansas with her father and...

Feb 13, 2021

HOWE, B. Arlene, age 81 of Harrison Township, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at Kettering Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was born on April 18, 1939, in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Don & Billie (Cable) Meeker.  Arlene was a devoted wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and neighbor.  Preceded in death by...

Feb 11, 2021

GARTHWAIT, Johanna S., 77, of Northridge, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born to Clay & Bessie Garthwait on Feb. 1, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. Johanna fought all of her battles with courage, strength, faith and optimism. She was a woman of strong faith that loved her family. Preceded in death...

Feb 10, 2021

OROSZI, Thelma Louise (Barcus), our treasure, passed away on 10 February 2021, age 86.  Born September 1934 to Florance (Stockman) and Freeman Barcus in Dayton, Ohio.  She was a longtime resident of Vandalia, living in the house that Dad bought as a wedding present for his bride since 1954.   Her working life began early as a staff cafeteria helper...