All Obituaries

  Eileen R. Piklor (Carey), 87, of Tipp City, OH passed away peacefully on May 1, 2019 at Hospice Of Miami County In-Patient Unit in Upper Valley Medical Center with her daughter and husband by her side. Eileen was born in Detroit, MI on June 17, 1931, to the late Richard and Agnes (Walsh) Carey. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Josephine, and brothers Thomas, Richard, William, Robert, Tony, Jerry.  Eileen is survived by her husband, Ron, her...

  Locke, Shirley A. {Baxter}, age 72 of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Wednesday May 8, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. Born May 16, 1946 in Franklin, Ohio to George Murray Baxter and Doris Audrey Zerby.  Shirley was a teacher’s aide for special needs children with the Montgomery County MRDD and Riverside in Troy.  She is preceded in death by her parents and adopted father, Kenneth Bell and son Michael Locke in 2015. Surviving are her sons, David Locke, Tipp City,...

Metz, George E. Sr., “Woody” as he was known by his friends passed away Sunday, May 12th at Upper Valley Hospital, Troy, OH after a brief illness of pneumonia. Elwood was one of eight children born to David G. and Hazel R. {Wilson} Metz.  He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Kenneth, Melville and Chuck Metz, sisters, Kathryn Travis, Louise Reynolds and Gertrude Yates along with one cherished grandson, Geoffrey. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Gladys...

  McDonald, Martha I. “Peg” age 94, born December 2, 1924 passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Hospice of Miami County, Troy, Ohio.  Prior to Hospice care, Peg lived at Randall Residence Tipp City for 5 years and before that, another 5 years at Hearth and Home of Vandalia.  Both Peg and her husband Edward lived their entire lives in Tipp City. They married June 12, 1947 followed by a union that divinely endured for 64 years until Ed’s passing in 2011. ...

Isenbarger, Virginia A. age 91 of Tipp City, OH passed away at her home on Thursday, May 9, 2019.  Born June 2, 1927 in Dayton, OH to David and Lucille {Gratsch} Southard.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph Isenbarger in 1981, and sisters, Sally, Elizabeth and Delores.  Virginia is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Gottshall, Cincinnati, OH, son David (Cheryl) Brooks, Miamisburg, OH, grandchildren; Andrew, Jennifer, Amy, Sara, Chris, Nathan, Zack & Mike...

Kindell, Karen S. age 78 of Troy, OH, formerly of Tipp City passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019.  Born February 4, 1941 in Troy, OH to the late Harold “Dolly” and Doris {Thornburg} Kindell.  Karen is survived by her brother, Ronald (Debra) Kindell, Garden Grove, California, special friends Brenda (Rob) Knife, Troy, OH and Randy (Kim) Harvey, Troy, OH.  Also surviving are roommates, Diane Harris and Barbara Cole and several cousins and nieces and nephews. Karen...

Reeves, Thomas “Tom” Wyatt age 36 of Dayton, OH passed away, Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  Born November 10, 1982 in Dayton, OH to Mark S. Reeves and Susan E. Sparks.  He is preceded in death by his grandfather, William Reeves.  Tom is survived by his parents, Mark (Connie) Reeves, Tipp City, OH and Susan Sparks, Clayton, OH, sisters, Marissa Beckett, Huber Heights, OH, Ashlie (Mike) Brewer, West Milton, OH, Sarah Reeves, Huber Heights, OH and...

  Curtis, Edward Paul age 71 of Troy, OH left this world Monday, April 29, 2019 to be with his daughter Jennifer {Curtis} Phelps.  Born March 17, 1948 on St. Patrick’s Day in Troy, OH to Paul Edward Curtis and Catherine {Schmerge} Curtis.  Along with his daughter and his parents Ed is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Curtis.  Ed leaves behind his loving wife of 51 wonderful years, Jewel Avonel {Ramey} Curtis whom he married in St. Mary’s Catholic...

Hood, Edwin L., age 81 of Troy, OH, passed away Thursday April 18, 2019 at SpringMeade Health Facility after a short illness. Born December 25, 1937 in Piqua, OH to the late Hubert and Luella {Foster} Hood. He is preceded in death by one half-sister, Wanda {Harmon}Schilling and half-brother William Harmon. Ed is survived by his wife, Linda whom he married August 9, 1985; and sons, William Hood of Piqua, and Michael (Debbie) Hood of West Chester, and Step-Daughter, Dr. Lisa (John) Lane, of...

Smith, Anita Ann age 56 of Tipp City, OH was surrounded by her loving family when she received her wings and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.  She fought the good fight and now rests in peace.  Born on March 7, 1963 in Dayton, OH to Tony Rowe and Judy Rae (Tincher) Clark.   She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tony Michael Clark.  Anita is survived by her children, Curt (Rachel) Tucker, Troy, OH, Jennifer Lynn Tucker, Tipp...