Vayle Edward Criteser, age 72, of Urbana, OH; formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on July 3, 1943 in Troy, OH to the late Vayle L. Criteser and Ethel I. (Young) Criteser.

Vayle is survived by his sisters: Bea Stafford and Gayle Meyers both of Troy and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-greatnieces and great-greatnephews.  In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his stepmother: Ann Criteser and sister: Marla Kay Criteser.

Vayle was a 1961 graduate of Troy High School and attended the University of Dayton.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Troy.  Memorial contributions may be made to donor's choice of charity.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.