All Obituaries

Marjorie Ann Yake Zepernick, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2024 at Ohio Hospice House of Dayton after a brief illness. Marjorie (Marj) was born on 6/13/1933 to Fred Yake and Katherine Yake in Ashtabula, Ohio, where she enjoyed tagging along with her beloved older brother, Bill, swimming in Lake Erie, playing with her friends in the ravine at the end of her street and roller skating in the basement of their clapboard house. After graduating from Ashtabula High School, Marjorie...

Hasty, James Dean “Jim” also lovingly nicknamed "JD" age 64 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. James was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 22, 1959 to the late Ellie and Alta {Salyer} Hasty. He is survived by his siblings; Dewayne Hasty of Galloway, Ohio, Swana (Mark) Spicer of New Carlisle, Ohio, Denise (Donald) Brown of Cross Plains, Texas and Dana Hasty of Washington DC, nieces and nephews; Nichol (Lynn) Merrill, Ken (Coral) Spicer, Erica (Brian)...

Williams, Donald “Don” E. age 89 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on March 12, 2024 at Upper Valley Medical Center surrounded by family. Don was born November 7, 1934, the only child of Carris and Audrey {Reed} Williams in Springfield, Ohio. He was raised in Yellow Springs, Ohio and attended Bryan High School, graduating in 1953. He is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Carolyn. Don is survived by his second wife of 47 years; Viola {Stradling-Reid} Williams. They...

Roll, Barbara {Wilson} age 80 of Port Clinton, Ohio formerly of Rossburg, Ohio passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County, Troy, Ohio. She was born June 7, 1943 at her grandparents’ home. Barbara graduated from Ansonia High School and The Ohio State School of Cosmetology in 1961. She owned her own beauty salon in Huber Heights for 5 years and also worked for Marie Joseph Home Health Agency for 13 years. She was married to her late husband Dwight W. Roll for 53...

Kiser, Lawrence “Larry” E. age 79 of Troy, Ohio passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024. He was born February 24, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to Edward and Jane {Naegele} Kiser. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, sister, brother in law, wives and close family friends; Wilma(Craig) Stoltz, Jerry Shultz, Karen Sue Kiser, Mary Kiser and Jan Kiser, David King. He is survived by his wife; Carol {Green} Keiser of Troy, OH, children; Christopher “Chris” (Jenny) Kiser of...

On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Frankie M. McLean, Vandalia, OH moved to her heavenly home.  Frankie was a Godly woman who loved the Lord and her family.  Her life was an inspiring example for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that will lead them all their lives.  Frankie was born in Alpha, KY on April 1, 1939 to Norman and Idell (Guffey) Pierce.  She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Yvonne Pierce; brother, Eugene Pierce; grandson, Thomas...

We regretfully announce the passing of Ermma Jeanne {Lykins} Carr. Jeanne was born August 1,1969 and raised in Tipp City, Ohio. She passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024 at the age of 54 in her home in Pleasant Hill, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones and her fur babies. Jeanne was survived by her long time partner, Daniel Drazer I, her beloved mother, Pamela Dillon of Ludlow Falls, Ohio. Her loving children; Kristen (Richie) Griffith of Tipp City, Ohio, Ashley Lykins (Zach Wilson) of...

Widener, James W. age 86, of Elizabeth Township, went home to be with his Lord on March 23, 2024. He was born March 22, 1938, in Elizabeth Township, the son of Thomas Grant Widener and Eunice Ellen (Estey) Widener. Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peggy (Vore) Widener, and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Widener of Lakewood, Colorado. He was dearly loved by his cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. Jim graduated from Miami Central High School, class...

Cowan, Patricia Ann “Pat” age 90 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Pat was born on May, 31, 1933 in Warren County, Ohio to the late James and Jane {Knapp} Fox. She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Charles H. “Digger” Cowan, son Mark Cowan, and grandsons Daniel Gabel and Brad Teaford Cowan. She is survived by her children Michael (Conni) Turben, James Turben, Jo Ann Gabel, and Chuck (Becky) Cowan Jr., sisters...

Miller, Brian Lee age 66 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born November 13, 1956 in Troy, Ohio to the late William E. and E. Irene Miller. Brian is survived by his daughter Stephanie and siblings; Molly (Don) Stephens of Olive Hill, Kentucky and Keith (Cheryl) Miller of Hilliard, Ohio. Brian was an outdoorsman and knew where all the best places were to fish. Visitation will be held 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at FRINGS...