Obituaries

Feb 21, 2017

Christine L. Bowyer

Age 51, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017, as the result of an auto accident. Christine was born June 4, 1965 in Troy, Ohio to James & Frances (Williams) Windle. Her father preceded her in death in 2016. In addition to her mother, Christine is survived by her daughter, Brandi...

Feb 19, 2017

Edward J. Kovacs

Age 85, of Vandalia, Ohio passed away February 19, 2017 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Mary Kovacs; and by his first wife of 39 years, Marilyn (Benbow) Kovacs. He is survived by his wife of the past 19 years, Jean (Bowen) Harman;...

Feb 15, 2017

LONGLEY, Adele M., age 91 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Adele was born February 6, 1926 in Dayton OH, daughter of the late Stanley & Eva Markey. She was a member of the St. Christopher Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Luther Longley, son, Dan Longley and her sister, Ann Gostomsky. Adele...

Feb 13, 2017

James W. “Jim” Cupp

Age 85, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. Jim was born July 12, 1931 in Jellico, TN to the late Jess & Fannie (Huddleston) Cupp. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by several siblings. James was a veteran having served in the U. S....

Feb 9, 2017

JEFFERS, Betty Ann , age 75 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. She was born September 4, 1941 in Troy, OH, daughter of the late Cortis & Neva (Peck) Birchfield. Betty graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School in 1959. She loved her community and school and was an avid fan of all Vandalia Butler...

Feb 9, 2017

Dottie Jean Hagan (nee: Finch)

Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017, at The Hospice of Dayton. Dottie was born June 25, 1930 in Dayton to the late Eugene & M. Lucille (Scott) Finch. She was a graduate of Northridge High School, class of 1948; a long-time member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church;...

Feb 8, 2017

WILCHER, Charles Franklin Jr., age 93 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017. He was born September 28, 1923 in Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late Charles Sr. & Elsie C. (Jarrett) Wilcher. Doc graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1941 and was the President of the first graduating class and a...

Feb 5, 2017

CUZZORT, Dorothy K ., age 88 of Vandalia passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born July 19, 1928 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late William M. & Maggie Henley. Dorothy was a longtime member of the Northridge Wesleyan Church. Preceded in death by her sister, Paula Dean, Dorothy...

Feb 5, 2017

Steven M. (McClain) McGinnis

Age 57, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017, at The Hospice of Dayton. Steven was born October 26, 1959 in Dayton to the late Paul D. & Laraine S. (Landis) McGinnis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two step-fathers, Mike McClain and Robert...

Jan 30, 2017

Denver E. Hoskins

Age 88, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, at The Hospice of Dayton. Denver was born March 20, 1928 in Asher, Kentucky to the late Calloway & Bertha (Pennington) Hoskins. Denver was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vandalia and the Vandalia Masonic Lodge # 742. He retired...

Jan 30, 2017

ANDERSON, Robert D., age 87 of Vandalia passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at Cypress Pointe Health Center in Englewood. Robert was born December 25, 1929 in Union City, IN, son of the late Claude & Luella Anderson. He was a member of the Vandalia Masonic Lodge 742 F&AM and was an avid golfer. Preceded in death...

Jan 29, 2017

MARSH, J. Helen, age 85 of Reynoldsburg, OH, formerly of Dayton, passed away at home Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was born February 8, 1931 in Cookeville, TN, daughter of the late Jimmy Joe & Della (Gaw) Stamps. Preceded in death by her former husband, Richard Hanauer, Helen is survived by her daughter, Linda Brancato; 2 grandsons,...

Jan 27, 2017

Mary M. Carson

Age 87, of Butler Twp., passed away at her home on Friday, January 27, 2017. Mary was born March 7, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Herman E. & Mary Louise (Walkey) Wening. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, L....

Jan 26, 2017

Henry A. “Hank” Czarzasty

Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Hank was born in Dayton on January 26, 1931 to the late Peter & Bertha (Zimbuska) Czarzasty. Hank was proud to have served one term of duty in the United States Marine Corps and then in...

Jan 24, 2017

Victor “Vic” Baker

Age 74, of Butler Twp., passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Vic was born December 13, 1942 in Dayton to the late Elbert & Marie (Coy) Baker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Pittman; one nephew, Jerry Baker, Jr.;...

Jan 23, 2017

KORBER, Richard L. “Dick” age 71, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in the Hospice Unit at Upper Valley Medical Center. Dick was born May 29, 1945 in Dayton, son of the late Louis & Norma (Ortman) Korber. He is survived by his wife, Connie; 1 son, Luke (Kristy) Korber; 1 daughter, Kandi (Chad)...

Jan 18, 2017

David Albert Amlin “Doc”

April 3, 1952- January 18, 2017

Survived by his wife of 43 years (Christy Clay); mother (Pat); children Dirk (Kara), Andy (Erin), Emily, C.J. (Jordan), Marcus, and Gary; grandchildren Brittany, Kaley, Noah, Chloe, Jesse, Elly, Henry, Anna, Lucy, Kara Grace, Adrian, and Eleanor. Brothers: Doug (Sue), Steve (Pam), Jeff...

Jan 17, 2017

HAER, Sr., Harold L.

Age 87, of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at his home. Harold was born September 27, 1929 in Dayton to the late Frank & Clara Haer. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Joann (Buehler) Haer, in 2015; son,...

Jan 17, 2017

Ellen S. “Ellie” Earnhart

Age 69, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at The Hospice of Dayton. Ellen was born June 10, 1947 in Miami, Florida to the late Charles & Beverly Norman. Ellie graduated from Morgantown (West Virginia) High School, class of 1965 and as Valedictorian of her Nursing School Class at...

Jan 16, 2017

HUGHES, Maribelle A. “Mary” age 74 of Butler Twp. passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday January 16, 2017 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born April 17, 1942 in Urbana, OH daughter of the late John & Nancy (Mumma) Rotruck. She was a retired employee from IATSE Local #66. Mary was preceded in death by...