Obituaries
Wayne N. Holmes
Dec 18, 2025
Wayne Noble Holmes passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 27, 1942, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Wayne's journey through life was marked by his unwavering generosity, hard work, and infectious friendliness. He never met a stranger, and his outgoing personality left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered.
Wayne graduated from Northmont High...
Bruce P. Vagedes
Dec 17, 2025
Bruce P. Vagedes, age 74 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. He was born March 31, 1951 in Troy, Ohio son of the late Louis and Evelyn Vagedes.
Bruce was a 1969 graduate of Butler High School. He joined the Ringling Brothers Circus right after High School and traveled for several years. Married into the Circus and...
Beatrice Powers
Dec 17, 2025
Beatrice Powers, age 68, passed away on December 17. She was the beloved wife and life partner of Tyrone Powers for 42 years.
Beatrice lived in Savannah, Georgia, but moved to Ohio to begin a life rooted in love, commitment, and perseverance. She was a dedicated and hardworking professional who gave her best throughout her career.
Beatrice was a wonderful human being...
Johnny L DelRio Sr.
Dec 17, 2025
Johnny Lee Del-Rio Sr., age 70 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born March 14, 1955 in Sacramento, California, the son of the late William and Olive Del-Rio.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Jeannie Del-Rio.
Johnny is survived by his children, Brandy (Jesse) Hardin, Johnna (James) Wallace...
Carol Suzanne Clark
Dec 17, 2025
Carol Suzanne (Burgess) Clark, passed away peacefully at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, on December 17th, 2025, age 88. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Jess and Virginia Burgess; and by her sister and brother-in-law, Lynne and Bob Caldwell.
Carol is survived by her husband of 69 years, Nelson C. Clark; daughter, Amy (Roger) Houck; son, Curtis (Janice) Clark; grandsons,...
Jeffery C. Cofield
Dec 17, 2025
Jeffery C. Cofield, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 17, 2025, in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Born on March 3, 1962, to James and Mabel Cofield, Jeffery carried with him the laughter and warmth of his family's love throughout his life, and his journey was marked by a spirit of kindness, humor, and...
Madelyn Rena' Cardulla
Dec 16, 2025
Madelyn Rena’ Cardulla, a remarkable individual whose light shone brightly in all who had the privilege to know her, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on September 9, 2005, in Hamilton, Ohio, Madelyn was a vibrant spirit who brought joy, laughter, and love into the lives of her family and friends.
Graduating from Stebbins High School in...
McCoy Fitzgerald
Dec 16, 2025
McCoy Fitzgerald, a devoted family man and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Beavercreek, Ohio. Born on August 8, 1927, Jamestown, Tennessee, on route 127 McCoy's life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and service.
McCoy proudly served in the United States 5th Airborne, which later became the United States Air Force during...
Ruby J. Collins
Dec 15, 2025
Ruby J. Collins, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on June 30, 1941, in Somerset, Kentucky, Ruby was a radiant presence in the lives of her family and friends, whose warmth and love touched everyone around her.
Ruby was dedicated to her family, who were her entire world. She is survived...
Norman Brassfield
Dec 15, 2025
Norman Brassfield, age 93 of Dayton, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born March 15, 1932 in Gatliff, Kentucky the son of the late Mitchell and Mossie Brassfield.
In his younger years, Norman was an avid bowler. He dedicated over 30 years to Dayton Walther as a Machinist. Norman enjoyed collecting coins, pocket knives and...
Deborah Lee Wilder
Dec 15, 2025
Deborah Lee Wilder, 72 of Vandalia, Ohio passed peacefully the evening of Monday December 15th, 2025 surrounded by love, after an 11 year effort to heal from a stroke. Deb is preceded in death by her parents, brother Artie Wilder, and very special dog Nikki. She is survived by her sister Donna Howard, brother Martin Wilder, daughter Lisa Isbell (Bill)...
Ruth Ellen Bohram
Dec 15, 2025
Ruth Ellen Bohram (Payner), a cherished member of her family and community, was born on May 7, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio. She gracefully journeyed through life until her passing on December 15, 2025, at The James in Columbus, Ohio, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A proud graduate of West Carrollton High School, Class of 1980, Ruth dedicated over 20 years...
DeAnn Young
Dec 15, 2025
DeAnn Young, a dedicated and accomplished professional, passed away on December 15, 2025, in her hometown of Dayton, Ohio, where she was born on April 6, 1935. She enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as an Executive Secretary at Hyde Park Electronics, where her expertise and commitment to excellence left a lasting impact on colleagues and the organization alike.
Throughout her...
Peggy Ann Zeigler
Dec 14, 2025
Peggy Ann Zeigler, born on December 28, 1959, in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York, exited this world on December 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy woven with threads of kindness, compassion, and artistry. A devoted home health aide for many years, Peggy's calling was clear; she dedicated her life to caring for others, finding purpose in the smiles...
Eleanor Iva Bennett
Dec 14, 2025
Eleanor Iva Bennett, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away on December 14, 2025, at Fairmont of Washington Township, at the age of "28" (102). Born on April 7, 1923, in Dayton, Ohio, Eleanor’s life was a tapestry woven with love, creativity, and an unwavering spirit.
Eleanor dedicated much of her career as a supervisor with Rikes in...
Naida A. Noble
Dec 13, 2025
Naida A. Noble, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on July 12, 1941, she spent her early years in Dayton, where she cultivated a love for life and laughter that would define her character.
A proud graduate of Northridge High School, class of 1959, Naida was known for her infectious sense of humor that...
Benita A. Randol Shea
Dec 13, 2025
Benita A. (Randol) Shea, age 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. She was born in Georgetown, South Carolina, on August 23, 1939, the daughter of the late James Randol and Murrell Daggett.
Her husband, of 50 years, William P. Shea, preceded her in death in 2015.
She is survived by...
Donald Reuter
Dec 13, 2025
Donald Reuter, age 84, of Hartford, South Dakota, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2025, peacefully, at home, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on January 1, 1941, to Arthur and Gertrude (Claussen) Reuter.
Don graduated from Hartford High School in Hartford, SD in 1958. He went on to graduate from the University of South...
JoAnn Dean
Dec 13, 2025
JoAnn Dean, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, left this world on December 13, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on July 28, 1940, JoAnn dedicated her life to nurturing those around her and thriving in her career as a realtor for thirty years. Her infectious laughter and vibrant humor drew people to her, making her not only...
Michael Reed "Mike" Parker
Dec 13, 2025
Michael Reed "Mike" Parker, age 71, of Xenia, passed away after a year-long battle with Lewy Body Dementia on December 13, 2025. Michael was born in Bay City, Michigan on March 31, 1954 to the late Edwin and Beatrice Parker (Odell).
Michael was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Herman Kienitz; as well as his brothers, Ed Parker and Bob...
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