All Obituaries

Betty Jane (Petzoldt) Burnside, known as BJ, a 1956 graduate of Tipp City High School, passed away very quickly and peacefully in her home in Ellenton, Florida on March 25, 2023, only 7 weeks before her 85th birthday. Her impactful life was celebrated on May 20th at Sarasota Baptist Church. BJ was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Marjorie Petzoldt, and her husband, R. Max Burnside, all previous residents of Tipp City. The Petzoldt family were the developers of Country...

Theodore Joseph Hecker “Ted” age 64 passed away suddenly Friday, May 26, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. Born February 21, 1959 in Troy, Ohio to the late Robert and Martha (Boerger) Hecker. Ted is survived by his siblings: Thomas Hecker of Tipp City, James (Debbie) Hecker of Wyoming Minnesota, Daniel (Lisa) Hecker of Dublin, California, and Dianna (John) Borchers of Tipp City. Nieces and Nephews: Jason (Stephanie) Borchers, Andrew (Bailey) Hecker, Nicholas...

Gerald E. Passon II, “Jay” age 83, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Tipp City, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 22, 2023. Born in Greenville, Ohio to the late Gerald E. and Cora May {Wood} Passon Sr. Jay loved his home town of Tipp City where he graduated from Tippecanoe High School, Class of 1957. Jay was a Tinsmith for General Motors and retired from DELCO Moraine in the late 90’s. He was a past member of the Tipp City Jaycee’s, the American Legion...

Yoshida, Betty Jean age 91 of Lakeview, Ohio passed away Saturday May 20, 2023. Born July 2, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio to Paul and Edna {Hamilton} Weaver. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother; William Weaver. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 76 years, Harry Yoshida, children; Patricia Flint of Lakeview, Ohio and Greg (Karen) Yoshida of Englewood, Florida, sister; Carol Sue (David) Cook of Tipp City, sister in law; Sandy Weaver of Troy, Ohio, 2 grandchildren, 10 great...

On the morning of May 23, 2023 Marvin William Ware of West Carrolton, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home, just two days after turning 81. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Jean {Glaser} Ware of Tipp City, Ohio. In addition to his wife, Marvin is survived by two children; Julie (Matthew) Baird and Scott W. (Carmen) Ware, and granddaughter Gabrielle (Trey) Ware-Baird, as well as, countless relatives, friends and co-workers. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents,...

Van Malsen, Roger C. passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County with his loving granddaughters and great granddaughters by his side. He was born January 5, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI to Menno Mersman and Esther Hughes. Roger is preceded in death by his birth parents, adopted parents; Cornelius and Allie {Wierenga} Van Malsen and sister; Lois Ruth (Gordon) Van Malsen Frye. He is survived by his loving wife; Arlene J. {Waalkes} Van Malsen, daughters; Lori (Perry) Souders and...

Compton, Clarence J. age 75 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away December 21, 2022. Born June 7, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to Walter and Cecille Compton. Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Patricia and Delores, nephew; Jeffrey Allen, nieces; Brenda Stricken of Lebanon, Missouri and Cristy Fox of Corpus Christi, Texas. Clarence is survived by nephew; Robert Allen of Phillipsburg, Missouri. Clarence enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Coral Sea and received a...

Carolyn R. Swisher, 90, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023 at home after several years of illness. She was born in Champaign County, Ohio on April 26, 1933 to the late Denton and Alice Calland. She married Robert Swisher on December 20, 1953 who survives. She is also survived by two sons Stephen (Lisa) Swisher of Heber City, UT, Thomas (Lorna) Swisher of Tipp City, OH, five grandchildren; Eric Swisher, Robert (Tami) Swisher, Taylor (Riley) Giesler, Savannah (David)...

Dicus, William “Scott” age 48 of Troy, Ohio was born July 13, 1974 in Troy Ohio went home March 31, 2023. Left to carry his love is his father William Richard Dicus, Sister Angela Baker Troy Ohio and Brother Arthur Dicus Piqua many friends best buddy Mr. Kendall Williams. Scott is now with his mother Audrey Dicus Harris, Aunt Darlene Rudisill, uncle Willie Rudisill maternal grandparents David and Norma Rudisill, step grandma Barbara. Scott loved listening to music, watching...

Humbert, Richard “Dick” of Tipp City, Ohio passed away May 10, 2023.  He was born December 24, 1942 to Jane and Clarence (Buck) Humbert in Celina, Ohio. Dick enjoyed drag racing, stock car racing and motorcycles.  He drove the “Billy the Kid” Challenger for Bill Stepp in 1971 and was inducted in the Kil-Kare Hall of Fame in 2015.  For many years, Dick was a businessman and auto mechanic in the Tipp City area.  Dick was thought of as a loving...