Obituaries

Harriet E. Marsh

Harriet E. Marsh

Dec 9, 2024

Harriet E. Marsh, 83, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born to William & Harriet Carl on October 10, 1941 in Montgomery County, Ohio. Harriet graduated from Fairview High School and had worked at N.C.R., and later retired from Delphi. She was an avid reader and loved to play slots, video poker and loved to travel. 

Preceded...

Mary A. Cruea

Mary A. Cruea

Nov 30, 2024

CRUEA, Mary A., “Murdy”, age 91 of Dayton, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, November 30, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Murdy was born December 6, 1932 in Adams Co., OH, daughter of the late Wiley and Fannie (Carter) Knox. Preceded in death by her husband, Jake; daughters, “Sally” Knox and Kelly “Ke-Ke” Cruea; son-in-law, Clyde Knox,...

Kelle Ann Dolan

Kelle Ann Dolan

Nov 29, 2024

Kelle Ann Dolan

Age 62 of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Momentous Health at Vandalia. Kelle was born December 4, 1961 to Richard F. & Regina M. (Lampman) Dolan. Kelle was preceded in death by her father; and by one brother-in-law, Curtis “Danny” Hunt.

Kelle loved all animals and was proud to work as a Veterinarian Technician for...

Teresa L. Ryan

Teresa L. Ryan

Nov 28, 2024

Teresa L. Ryan, 62, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born to Lawrence & Mary Herrfurth on September 28, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. Teresa was a 1981 graduate of Wayne High School. She was a strong person and proud grandmother. Teresa selflessly gave to her family and was a caregiver to her mother.

Preceded in death by...

Robert Jay Warden

Robert Jay Warden

Nov 27, 2024

Robert “Bob” Jay Warden

Age 68, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2024. He was born on November 26, 1956 in Franklin, Ohio. He was a devoted husband to Linda Kay (Taylor) Warden for a lovingly 43 years. He was a loving father to Melinda Warden of Dayton, Ohio and Megan Warden (Matthew Craig) of Colorado Springs, CO

Though...

Minnie M Hunt

Minnie M Hunt

Nov 26, 2024

Minnie M Hunt, age 85, of Tipp City, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was born to the late James & Flora Ellis on November 20, 1939, in Mt. Helen, Tennessee. Minnie loved cooking for her family and spending quality time with them. She was an avid gardener and loved watching her shows on television and shopping. One...

Mitchell Allen Gibson

Mitchell Allen Gibson

Nov 26, 2024

Mitchell Allen Gibson

Age 62, of Huber Heights, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Mitchell was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 27, 1962 to the late Charles William & Bertha Marie (Dooley) Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Patricia Gibson and Linda Gibson.

Mitch enjoyed playing guitar, fishing...

Linda M. Staley

Linda M. Staley

Nov 24, 2024

Linda M. Staley, 76, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born to John & Dorothy Tabbert on March 9, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. Linda was a 1966 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School. She was a proud grandmother and enjoyed baking and cooking. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 54...

Ricky Earl Simpson

Ricky Earl Simpson

Nov 20, 2024

Ricky Earl Simpson, 65, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Ricky was born January 27, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Earl and Irene (Wright) Simpson. 

Ricky retired after many years of service as a truck driver for Carter Express.

Ricky will be remembered fondly by his family and friends as a lover of...

Frances E. Groh

Frances E. Groh

Nov 17, 2024

Frances E. Groh, 80, of West Milton, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born to Edward & Verna Cauley on October 19, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Walt Groh, Sr., and her son, Walt Groh, Jr.

Survived by her son, Chuck (Melissa) Groh;...

Robert and Dixie Parks

Robert and Dixie Parks

Nov 16, 2024

Parks, Robert E. Jr. , born July 2, 1939 in Springfield, OH, was 75 when he passed away on May 9, 2015, at Manatee Springs in Bradenton, Florida. He married Dixie McCormick on August 20, 1961, and then worked for Kelsey Hayes, in Springfield, Ohio, until he retired. Preceded in death by his parents, Betty (Leonard) Parks and Robert E....

Bill & Bonnie Shoup

Bill & Bonnie Shoup

Nov 14, 2024

Arthur "Bill" Shoup was born on October 23, 1927 to Clara (nee Armold) and Arthur Shoup, Sr. and passed away November 13, 2024. Lois “Bonnie” Lavonne Shoup was born December 13, 1931 to Geraldine (nee Houtz) and Cliff Ellis and passed away April 10, 2023.

Bill and Bonnie were both born and raised in Vandalia, Ohio. They were devoted and loving...

Nancy C. Ryan

Nancy C. Ryan

Nov 10, 2024

Nancy C. Ryan

Age 84, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born December 25, 1939 in Dayton to the late Wilmer & Ruth Rohler. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Dennis Ryan, in 2017.

Nancy was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and later...

Margaret Mable Murphy

Margaret Mable Murphy

Nov 9, 2024

MURPHY, Margaret Mable, age 87, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 in LaFollette, TN. She was born September 1, 1937 in Ivel, Kentucky to Willard & Tavia (Crum) Dillon. Margaret retired from Dayton Children’s Medical Center after 20 years of faithful service and was a former member of the Vandalia Christian Tabernacle. “Mama Mable” as she was known...

Timothy J. Harris

Timothy J. Harris

Nov 8, 2024

Timothy J. Harris, 81, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at Stonesprings of Vandalia. Tim was born on July 14, 1943 in Norwalk, Ohio. He was a semi truck mechanic. He also worked in computer programming, data processing and facility management at several banks including the National Bank of Kuwait. Tim was a deacon for 26 years...

Marlene Luther

Marlene Luther

Nov 7, 2024

LUTHER, Marlene, 87, of Vandalia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on Jan. 15, 1937. She was a member of the Salem Church of God. Marlene enjoyed working on crafts with her grandchildren and family time on weekends at Brookville Lake Resort. She enjoyed boating and played in a...

Virginia Jo Teague

Virginia Jo Teague

Nov 5, 2024

TEAGUE, Virginia Jo “Jo”, age 97, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 25, 1927 in Bryson, TN, to Fred & Dollie (Hamlet) Siler. Jo was a faithful Christian woman who truly was the definition of unwavering love. She was hard-working, loving, caring, welcoming,...

Wanda L. Hines

Wanda L. Hines

Nov 5, 2024

HINES, Wanda L., age 88 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 4, 1936 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late William T. & Maude L. (Fleenor) Roberts. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved nothing more than spending time with her family,...

Mary Alice Knauer

Mary Alice Knauer

Oct 31, 2024

KNAUER, Mary Alice, age 93 passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County following a brief illness. She was born August 2, 1931 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Frank and Ethel (Rice) Stover. Mary was a retired employee of The Ohio State University, and was a wealth of knowledge in all things trivia. She also...

Robert Burtner, Sr.

Robert Burtner, Sr.

Oct 30, 2024

Robert Edwin Burtner, age 79 years old, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on August 19, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, adopted as an infant by Elmer Edwin Burtner and Bonita A. (Engle) Burtner. He was a proud and long-time resident of Dayton, Ohio and a 1963 graduate of Fairview High School....