Obituaries

Feb 21, 2019

LEACH, Eva L., age 94 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born in Wellston, Ohio on February 2, 1925. Eva was preceded in death by her husband, Glendon E. Leach, her mother, Geneva Edinger and her son-in-law, Greg Campbell. She is survived by her four children, Glenna Jean Howland (Terry), Mike Leach (Debbie), Dian Meyer...

Feb 20, 2019

Kathryn E. Carter

Age 75, of Vandalia, passed away in St. Petersburg, FL, on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She was born April 2, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Elwood Lee & Edith Mae (Smith) Weldy. Kathy spent over 30 years working as a registered nurse and was an Past Matron of the Harvest Chapter...

Feb 19, 2019

WITHAM, Harley Christoph

(February 2, 1924 – February 19, 2019)

Harley “Chris” Witham, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2019 at Randall Residence in Tipp City OH. He was born February 2, 1924 in Marietta OH, the third son of Harley T. and Bonnie J. (Cox) Witham.

Chris was preceded in...

Feb 17, 2019

Wilma Carlene Castle

Age 81, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Englewood Health & Rehab Center.

Carlene was born April 13, 1937 in Dayton to the late Carl & Grace Pauline (Haddix) Back. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Dewey Means; and by...

Feb 15, 2019

Dana Keith Tackett

April 24, 1953 – February 15, 2019

Dana passed away on February 15, 2019, on his 33rd wedding anniversary surrounded by his wife and two kids, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Dana was a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, a Veteran, retired Dayton Police Sergeant, a business owner, and...

Feb 12, 2019

Elizabeth Barrett

Age 99, of Vandalia, passed away February 12, 2019 in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Elizabeth was born September 19, 1919 in Lebanon, Ohio to the late Arthur & Mabel (Shields) Irons. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; and son, Kenneth.

She is survived...

Feb 8, 2019

Terry Joe Trent

June 22, 1967 to February 8, 2019.

Terry was a loving son, father & grandpa. He was always involved in anything that his kids showed interest in. He was a scoutmaster at Belmont United Methodist Church. He taught young men how to survive in conditions of mother nature, building camp fires and...

Feb 5, 2019

Thomas W. Herron

Age 53, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Grandview Hospital.

Thomas was a veteran having served in the U. S. National Guard and he was the store manager of the Harshman Road Dollar Tree Store.

Thomas is survived by his partner of the past 18 years, James...

Feb 3, 2019

Shirley S. Hodapp

Age 67, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, at The Hospice of Dayton.

Shirley was born April 26, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Stephen & Delphia (Pence) Halcomb.

She was a member of Vandalia United Methodist Church, a certified Master Gardener, and during her working life...

Feb 3, 2019

Jeanette Webber

Age 65, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Grandview Hospital.

Jeanette was born June 30, 1953 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Calvin & Della C. (Pascal) Webber.

She is survived by three children, Eric Collins, Jeff Webber (Katherine Miller) & Nicole Collins; three grandchildren, Charles, Greg &...

Jan 31, 2019

Joyce Ann Stewart

Age 80, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Brookhaven Nursing & Rehab Center in Brookville.

Joyce was born March 5, 1938 in Glendale, West Virginia to the late William & Thelma (Cunningham) Jones. In addition to her parents, Joyce was also preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Jan 27, 2019

Donald Charles Kunz, age 90, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Patricia, and son Gregory, as well as his parents, Earl and Thelma Kunz, and his brother, Richard. He is survived by his children Rebecca Cook (Greg), Donald Lee Kunz, and Charlene Molnar (Steve); his grandchildren Jennifer Pond...

Jan 26, 2019

Dr. Wayne Keith Wright, a dentist and loving family man who lived in Vandalia practically his entire life, died Saturday in Dayton. He was 80.

The cause was complications of a stroke suffered in October.

Wright was born June 27, 1938, to Irene B. Wright and M.L. Wright and grew up in Vandalia. He was...

Jan 23, 2019

Karen Louise Harding Ortega

Age 77, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

Karen was born October 4, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert & Ann Louise (Bullion) Harding. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Ortega; son, Anthony Deters; sisters, Gail Fader and...

Jan 20, 2019

FLECK, Jr., Ralph J.

Age 92, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Hearth & Home of Vandalia. Ralph was born August 18, 1926 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ralph J. & Minnie G. (Chabloz) Fleck. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Jean (York)...

Jan 19, 2019

Marilyn Anne Welling (nee Luttenberger)

8/20/1957 to 1/19/19

Marilyn passed away unexpectedly in her sleep the morning of January 19th at her home. Marilyn was born to Frederick and Mary (Rowland) Luttenberger on August 20, 1957 in Cedarville. She was a graduate of Cedarville High School in 1975 and Wright State University 1979...

Jan 19, 2019

William Russell Miller “Rusty”

Age 54, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his home.

He was born May 13, 1964 in Dayton to the late John & Jennibel (Egbert) Miller.

Rusty is survived by his loving partner of the past 18 years, Deb Newman; siblings, Lisa Eifert (Chuck),...

Jan 17, 2019

Nancy M. Pratt

Age 76, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at The Hospice of Dayton.

Nancy was born January 9, 1943 in Medina, Ohio to the late Lester & Evelyn (Strong) Wearsch.

Nancy was a 50 year-plus member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. She taught for 33 years in the...

Jan 16, 2019

John Verdes

Age 87, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Grandview Hospital. John was born January 6, 1932 in Nyiradony, Hungary to the late Michael & Anna Verdes. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by four sisters in Hungary.

John was a 50 year-plus member of St....

Jan 13, 2019

Mary Martha Belme Age 94, formerly of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. She was born August 22, 1924 in Masontown, PA, daughter of late Joseph and Suzanna Kore and grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia where she attended West Virginia State University before moving to Dayton with her parents. Mary was owner with husband, George,...