Obituaries

Oct 25, 2020

Albert F. Hollis Passed away October 25, 2020 in Vandalia, OH.  He was born in Dayton, OH on August 24, 1927 to the late Anna and Charles Hollis and is preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Charles, and his wife, Ida.

Al was a World War II Vet in the US Army Air Corp, and...

Oct 25, 2020

DAVIS, Susie Elizabeth, age 93, of Northridge, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Susie was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Faye Dollins of Burea Kentucky; husband John Earl Davis; son Timothy; daughter-in-laws Valerie and Angie; granddaughter Melissa; 3 brothers; close sister Marcia; and best friend Mary "Kay" Coleman.

Oct 23, 2020

Dennis E. Pope

Age 74, of Vandalia, passed away October 23, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. Dennis was born June 3, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife Judith E. (Meyring) Pope; son, David C. Pope; and daughter, Susan M. Pope.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,...

Oct 21, 2020

Cecil D. Clark

Age 92, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 at his home. He was born to the late Charles & Leatha ‘Merle” (Burton) Clark on Oct. 20, 1928 in Scioto County, OH. He was proud of being a veteran, mason & father of 4 daughters. Cecil was a retired Teamster #957 truck driver...

Oct 19, 2020

Dennis A. Hart

Age 67, of Trotwood, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Dennis was born July 17, 1953 in Dayton to the late Ralph (Jr.) & Miriam E. (Brown) Hart.

He retired in 2005 from General Motors with 32 years of service. Dennis was an avid camper, enjoyed golfing...

Oct 18, 2020

VOGLER, Wilma B., age 90, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Butler Twp., passed away, October 18, 2020 at the Tidewell Hospice House.  She was born June 5, 1930 in Bonnie Blue, VA, daughter of the late William & Lula Myrtle (Hobbs) Bowman.  Wilma was a member of the Huber Heights First Baptist Church, a retired employee of General Motors...

Oct 16, 2020

SEARS, Mearl Thomas, 77, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. He was born to the late Leonard & Etta Sears on April 18, 1943 in Somerset, Kentucky. Mearl was retired from Hobart Corp. and had attended the Vandalia Baptist Temple. Preceded in death by his son Jeffrey and his brother, Gene Autry. Survived by his beloved wife...

Oct 16, 2020

James “Jim” Illich

Surrounded by family and friends, James Albert Illich, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandpa, accountant, artist, athlete, dancer, gardener, photographer, singer, veteran, and volunteer, ran his final lap on October 16, 2020, at his home in Dayton, Ohio. One of the world’s healthiest, strongest, and most stubborn souls, Jim valiantly battled cancer for several years....

Oct 11, 2020

QUINN, Roy K., 93, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. He was born to Robert & Katie Quinn on June 22, 1927 in Charleston, TN. Roy served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was retired from Harrison Radiator with over 34 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post...

Oct 10, 2020

HUNT, Emmett Leroy, age 91 of Union passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Stonespring of Vandalia.  He was born April 1, 1929 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, son of the late Leroy “Roy” and Lena Mae (Toadvine) Hunt.  Emmett grew up with three older sisters, the youngest being 8 years older than Emmett.  He was definitely the “baby” of...

Oct 9, 2020

Hester Jean Young, 94, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2020 while listening to the Lord’s Prayer and 23rd Psalm.   She entered heaven from her farm home of 70 years, where she raised gardens, chickens, ducks, cows, and cared for a goat, horse, pony, hinny and beloved dogs and cats.

Jean was born August 25, 1926 in...

Oct 9, 2020

SHAW, Harry W., age 87 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence.  Harry was born October 5, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Harry E. & Dorothy I. (Wagner) Shaw.  He was a United States Navy veteran and member of Masonic Lodge #743 F&M in Englewood.  Harry worked in sales and was a...

Oct 4, 2020

Kenneth Eugene Severt

89, of Vandalia, passed away on Sunday, October 4 at his home. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 12, 1931 to William and Calista (McEldowney) Severt.  Ken graduated from Northridge High School, where he received All-State football honors. He was an Army veteran, a founding member of St. Christopher Catholic Parish, and...

Oct 3, 2020

WINTROW, Charles T. "Tom", 89, of Troy, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 at his home. He was born to Howard and Fern Wintrow on Oct. 22, 1930 in Tipp City. He was a 1948 graduate of Tipp City High School and, at the age of 17, began his career at Ohio Bell Telephone, from which...

Sep 29, 2020

HENRY, Mark S., 62, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He was born to James V. & Joyce Louise Henry on January 2, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio. Mark was a gifted guitar player who had recorded several albums. He was a free spirit, humorous, and a good conversationalist. He had a love for family, and variety of...

Sep 23, 2020

SEDERSTRAND, John Thomas “Jack,” 78, passed away on the feast of St. Padre Pio, September 23, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH after fighting numerous health battles over the past decade and finally succumbing to complications of coronavirus.  He was born in Kankakee, IL to Clifford and Elaine (Wright) Sederstrand and raised by his mother and stepfather,...

Sep 22, 2020

AnaBella Lennartz, dearest sister and friend of Bartholomew, precious daughter of Matt, and beloved darling of and born by her mother, Janelle.

The world needed AnaBella. This is apparently no longer where she belonged. She is now with her brother in heaven among THE everlasting. We work to quell our earthly desires to call her back to...

Sep 22, 2020

Joseph B. “Joe” McGovern

Age 52, of Huber Heights, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Grandview Hospital.  Joe was born on April 19, 1968, in Fairborn, Ohio to the late Charles C., Jr. and Jean E. (Connolly) McGovern.  In addition to his parents, he was also proceeded in death by his brothers, Frederick J. Utzinger,...

Sep 21, 2020

Herbert H. Anderson, Jr.

“Herb”

Age 65, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020, at Brookdale of Kettering. Herb was born December 12, 1954 in Dayton to the late Herbert H. & Bonnie R. (Jones) Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; and by...

Sep 19, 2020

Marc Robert Birchfield

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Marc fought valiantly for 11 years with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, however his life was not defined by his illness. He retired from TruGreen Chemlawn after a 40 year career.

Marc is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Diane; his remarkable children, Loryn...