Obituaries

Joyce Miller

Nov 22, 2020

Miller, Joyce Anne

82, originally from Ludlow Falls, Ohio, progressed on a Journey Nov. 22, 2020, after complications, from Dementia/Alzheimer. She was born Feb. 11, 1938, to Theodore and Pauline (Hagerman) Hollingsworth, in Richmond, Indiana. She lived with foster parents, Charles and Mable (Birkhead) Miller, in Dayton, Ohio from the time she was four. Joyce...

William R. Collins, Jr.

Nov 20, 2020

COLLINS, William Ray, Jr., age 61 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 20, 2020.  William was born October 15, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland, son of William Ray Sr. and Delores (Cox) Collins.

He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Wright State University and was currently employed as the Manager at O’Charley’s in Springfield.   William was an avid...

Johnny E. Milby

Nov 20, 2020

Johnny E. Milby

Age 74, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital. Johnny was born April 17, 1946 in Dayton to the late Stephen & Helen (Cathcart) Milby.

In addition to his parents, Johnny was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ronald, Steven & Jerry.

Johnny never...

Lester Lynch

Nov 19, 2020

LESTER LYNCH, Age 91, of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord on November 19, 2020.  Lester was born April 10, 1929 in Jackson, Kentucky, son of the late Hobart and Elizabeth Lynch.

Lester was an Air Force Tech Sergeant who served during the Korean War.  He was a 32nd Degree...

Karen Lee (Berry) Hamlin

Nov 18, 2020

Karen Lee Hamlin

Age 72, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at The Hospice of Dayton. Karen was born January 24, 1948 in Dayton to the late Howard E. & Georgetta (Leeper) Berry. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Sharon Skapik.

Karen is survived...

Kimberly (Stoner) Stoner-Short

Nov 15, 2020

Kimberly Stoner Short, "Kim"

Age 63, of Vandalia, OH died unexpectedly on Nov.15th 2020. She was born July 17th, 1957 to the late Mary Stoner and Daniel Stoner II. After graduating from Butler High School in 1975, she went on to work at the Miami Conservancy District testing water in a lab at UD. That job is...

Kimberly Sue (Stoner) Stoner-Short

Nov 15, 2020

Kimberly Sue Stoner-Short

Age 63, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020.

Services are pending.

Raymond L Hicks

Nov 15, 2020

HICKS, Raymond L., age 79 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital.  Ray was born May 26, 1941 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, son of the late Roy & Mary (Thomas) Hicks.  Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather, as well as a caring neighbor and friend.  He was always willing to lend a helping...

Mildred E. (Wion) Bourne

Nov 14, 2020

Mildred "Millie" Bourne

Age 94, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Grace Brethren Village in Englewood. She was born April 3, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio – daughter of the late Emanuel & Edna (Iddings) Wion.

She spent her life taking care of her children and home. She belonged to various square &...

Walter L. Smith, Jr.

Nov 12, 2020

SMITH, Walter L., Jr., 77, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. He was born to Walter, Sr. & Nellie Smith on May 25, 1943 in Dayton, OH. Walt had worked for Quality Beer Distributors and retired from Wright Brothers Aero. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era and was a member...

Winifred M Janek

Nov 12, 2020

JANEK, Winifred M., 93, went to be with the lord on Thursday November 12th, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born on July 29th, 1927 in Hartsgrove, OH. She previously worked with Centerville School District, Centerville Police Department and later retired from Elder-Beerman’s. Winifred was a life member of the VFW women’s auxiliary, was an avid participant in many...

Rebecca M. Voris

Nov 10, 2020

VORIS, Rebecca M. “Becky” age 76 of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born July 14, 1944 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Frank & Pauline (Bailey) Schommer.  Becky enjoyed her time working at the Cassel Hills Golf Course in Vandalia.  She was full of life and spread sunshine to...

Lauana S. Pascarelli

Nov 7, 2020

PASCARELLI, Lauana S., 69, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at her home. She was born to Gerald & Allene Motherspaw on Oct. 17, 1951 in Dayton, OH.  Lauana  was very active with AMVETS Post #24 Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed singing karaoke. Preceded in death by her husband, John M. Pascarelli, and her sisters, Cheryl...

Janet E. (Porter) Pendergrass

Nov 7, 2020

Janet E. Pendergrass

Age 79, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the Miami County Hospice Unit in Troy. Janet was born March 2, 1941 in Dayton to the late Reuben & Edna (Danks) Porter. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald; daughter, Kimberly Lawson (who passed yesterday, November...

George "Teddy" Katzenbach

Nov 6, 2020

KATZENBACH, George “Teddy,” 83, of New Carlisle, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. He was born to George & Mary Katzenbach on March 28, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio. Teddy was retired from Vandalia Butler Schools after 30 years of service. He was a member of Medway First Church of God and was a graduate of Fairview High...

Kimberly A. (Pendergrass) Lawson

Nov 6, 2020

Kimberly A. Lawson

Age 60, of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at The Hospice of Dayton. Kim was born July 27, 1960 in Dayton to Donald & Janet (Porter) Pendergrass.

She was preceded in death by her father and her mother passed away on November 7, 2020; son, Matthew Cole; and brother,...

Bertha (Browning) Thomas

Nov 5, 2020

Bertha Thomas

Age 85, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Stone Springs of Vandalia. Bertha was born May 17, 1935 in Bond, Kentucky to the late Willie H. & Martha (Wright) Browning. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Hazel, Myrtle, Opal, Ruth & Bobbie; and brothers, Clyde, Everett,...

Barbara Ellen Kesauer

Nov 4, 2020

KESAUER, Barbara Ellen, 91, of Clayton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. She was born to George & Jessie Hopp on September 26, 1929 in Utica, New York. Barbara was a former member of St. David’s Episcopal Church, the Good Samaritan Mental Health Advisory Board and the Clinton New York Historical Society. Preceded in death by her...

Gloria Jean Hatton

Nov 4, 2020

HATTON, Gloria Jean, 73, of Butler Twp., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born to Homer & Helen Rogers on June 14, 1947 in Norfolk, Virginia. Gloria was retired from Northridge Schools after 31 years of service. She truly loved the Lord and was a member of the...

Jeanne L Sims

Nov 3, 2020

SIMS, Jeanne L., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio.  She was 70 years old.  Jeanne was born on July 29, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas Sturr Jr. & Martha Sturr.  She graduated from Wilber Wright High School in Dayton.  Jeanne was employed at Merchants Security Service for 26 years...