Obituaries

Jan 13, 2017

Helen Fuson Kelsay Age 89 of Vandalia, passed away at home Friday, January 13, 2017 after a long illness. She was born on August 27, 1927 in Evarts, KY to Richard & Nannie Fuson. She will be remembered by her loving family, son, Roderick & wife, Naomi; 2 granddaughters, Lisa Albritton & husband, Patrick and Lindsay Woolems...

Jan 13, 2017

WARNER, Myra Lee age 78 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2017. She was born in Beattyville, KY on June 7, 1938 to the late Wesley and Gracie Durbin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Marvin Warner and her youngest son Roger Dale Warner. She is survived by her children Marsha (Bob)...

Jan 11, 2017

In loving memory of David A Gargrave who passed from the world way to soon on January 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father Keith Gargrave in 2001. He is sorely missed by a host of friends and family. Including his two young sons Caleb E. and Alexander C. Gargrave (age 2 and 3) and their...

Jan 11, 2017

Julie K. Fleischman

Age 76, of Englewood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Julie was born November 23, 1941 in Dayton to the late Edmund P. & Agnes K. (Corcoran) Fleischman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Fleischman. Julie was a member of St....

Jan 10, 2017

GASKILL, James E. Sr., age 78. On January 10, 2017, Jim passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Katherine “JoAnn” by his side. He was born in San Francisco, California on May 31st. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur, mother, Catherine, and brother, Duane. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Jan 5, 2017

GRIFFITH, John M., age 95 of Friendship Village, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was born November 26, 1921 in Miami County, OH, son of the late H. Grant & Clara E. (Witters) Griffith. John graduated from Roosevelt HS, Dayton, Class of 1940 . He enlisted in the US Navy in January 1942 and...

Jan 1, 2017

Martha B. Thomas

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away at her home on Sunday morning, January 1, 2017. Martha was born March 13, 1937 in Breathitt County, Kentucky to the late George McIntosh & Carrie (Hall-McIntosh-Lawson). In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by four brothers, A. C., Roy & Jesse...

Dec 30, 2016

COY, Harlen Dale, age 82 of Tipp City, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Dayton VA Medical Center Hospice Unit. He was born June 13, 1934 in Beavercreek, OH, son of the late Harlen Leon “Todd” & Naomi T. (Darding) Coy. Preceded in death by his parents and sister & brother-in-law, Marcella & Dick Vest,...

Dec 30, 2016

POSTELL, Cecil J., “CJ” of Vandalia, died peacefully on 12/30/2016 at the age of 82 due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Hettie Postell of Robbinsville, NC; his sisters, Jane Postell West, Myrtle Postell Farr, Bertha Lue Postell Lee, and Birdell Postell Mehaffey; brothers, Henry William Postell, Robert...

Dec 26, 2016

DILLHOFF, Kyle A. age 43 of Butler Twp., passed away Monday December 26, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Kyle was born June 25, 1973 in Dayton. He was a graduate of the Hobart Welding school in 1992 and had been employed as an aircraft welder for Unison. Kyle was a devoted supporter of...

Dec 24, 2016

BRENNER, Kenneth E. of Miami County, age 78, passed away on December 24, 2016. He was born in Huber Heights, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his firstborn child, Thomas A. Brenner in 2008, and 5 siblings, Opal Hammons, Johanne McCoy, Freda Jeffers, Paul Brenner, and Richard Brenner. He is survived by his wife of almost...

Dec 24, 2016

CRUMRINE, Thelma Lee, age 101 of Huber Heights, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Laurels of Huber Heights. She was born April 30, 1915 in Covington, OH, daughter of the late Charles C. & Susan (Rapp) Bowman. Thelma was a retired employee of the Huber Heights City Schools, where she worked in the cafeteria...

Dec 23, 2016

HUTCHISON, Robert Barney “Hutch”, age 81 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton following an illness. Hutch was born March 18, 1935 in Grant County, KY, son of the late John Thomas “Barney” & Myrtle Tyler (Shoewalters) Hutchison. He was a retired maintenance painter at General Motors with 44 years of service....

Dec 22, 2016

Terry Michael Wilmer, 69, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. Terry was born December 17, 1947 to Paul and Dolores Wilmer. He is survived by his 3 children, Laura Knipp of Englewood, Amy Smith (Bill) of Vandalia and Michael Wilmer of Clayton. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Benjamin and Mary Knipp, Timothy, Matt...

Dec 21, 2016

Ralph C. Watson Was born on October 15, 1927 to the late Alice and Herschel Watson in Gilpin, Kentucky. He passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Preceded in death by his loving wife Charlotte (Merritt), brothers Harold Watson and Robert Watson, sisters-in-law Betty Watson, Gail Watson, Inez Dancy, Vivian Vaught, brothers-in-law James Dancy, James Vaught. Survived by his loving...

Dec 20, 2016

STEGER, June Elaine, age 75, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Hospice of Dayton, after a long and painful physical battle. She was born on January 11, 1941, in Wellston, Ohio. June loved her family and was so proud of them. She was passionate about her Welsh heritage and...

Dec 20, 2016

Jay Thomas Osterholt Age 47 formerly of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 20, 2016 in Glenview, IL. Jay was born November 9, 1969 in Coldwater, OH to Richard and Marilyn (Bills) Osterholt. He was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School Class of 1988. Jay was the Manager of Technical Publications for GoGo Airlines. He...

Dec 17, 2016

ELLINGER, Kathryn L., age 96 of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born March 4, 1920 in Van Wert, OH, daughter of the late Floyd W. & Emma (Raling) Shaw. Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Ellinger Sr., her son, James E. Ellinger Jr. and...

Dec 17, 2016

Joe “Ace” Davidson

Age 85, of Centerville, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Joe was born October 12, 1931 in Beattyville, KY to the late Joe (Sr.) and Mertie Davidson. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from NCR in 1994 with 25 years of...

Dec 16, 2016

CHAFFIN, Bobbie Jean., age 79 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 5, 1937 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Robert & Mary Jane (Mooney) Shears. Although Bobbie would have loved to have been a teacher, and though she never taught in a classroom, she filled a...