Obituaries

Jun 21, 2024

Braun, Phyllis Ann age 83 of Tipp City, Ohio went home to meet her Maker on Friday, June 21, 2024. She was born October 14, 1940 to Elmer T. and Ruby {Porter} Saunders in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 60 years; Ronald "Ron" Braun, brother; Ronald Saunders, sister; Melinda Blessing and nephew;...

Jun 17, 2024

After a courageous three-year battle with cancer, Sieglinde "Linde" Amrich, age 88, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully this week, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on January 9, 1936, in Heilbronn, Germany, to Fritz and Theresa Nickel, Linde overcame the profound personal loss and the hardship of war as a child.  In 1966,...

Jun 7, 2024

Adrienne K. Howell , a beloved figure in Tipp City, Ohio, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, as she gracefully earned her angel wings. Mrs. Howell was somewhat of a local "celebrity," renowned for her dedication and passion as a teacher (1976-1979) and elementary school principal at Nevin Coppock (1979-1998), touching...

Jun 2, 2024

Copfer, Matthew "Matt" Kent age 57 of Pasadena, Maryland formerly of Tipp City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 2, 2024. Matt was born November 29, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio to David P. and Rebecca {Keish} Copfer Sr. He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his children; Joshua (Brandy) Copfer and Morgan Copfer of...

Jun 1, 2024

Christine Ann {Perron} Herring, age 49, passed away on June 1, 2024. Christine was born on August 2, 1974 in St. Petersburg, Florida, with the majority of her life residing in Ohio. Christine graduated from Fairborn High School in 1992. She married her husband, Alex, of nearly 25 years in 1999. Together they raised five beautiful children; Jessica Sergent,...

May 21, 2024

SFC (Retired) Robert Morando, Sr. U.S. Army, passed away peacefully May 21, 2024, at his Troy Story-Point Residence. He was born March 12, 1945, in Martin's Ferry, Ohio to the late Dominic J. Morando & Mary Elizabeth Diorio-Morando.

While serving his country in Vietnam he met the love of his life, Sandy Morando, while on leave from...

May 15, 2024

Smith, Vivian Jean "Bid" age 85 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Vivian was born on August 15, 1938 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Russell and Helen {McCall} Kidder. She is preceded in death by her parent, husband William H. Smith, infant son Joseph Smith,...

May 13, 2024

Stocker Sr., Stephen "Steve" Robert aka Papa Stocker age 81, lifelong resident of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday May 13, 2024. He was born July 20, 1942 to Burl R. and Florence I. {Donaldson} Stocker in Troy, Ohio. Steve is preceded in death by his parents and daughter; Amy Marie Stocker....

Apr 28, 2024

Spangenberger, Steven R. "Spanky" age 60 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday April 28, 2024. He was born February 22, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio to Robert and Vivian {Evans} Spangenberger. Spanky is preceded in death by his parents and brother; Robert "Bob" Spangenberger. He is survived by his sons Cody (Jess Halsey) Spangenberger of Tipp City and...

Apr 27, 2024

Spraley, Linda Ann age 75 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Saturday April 27, 2024. She was born March 29, 1949 in Sidney, Ohio to George and Patricia {Kirner} Wyen. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Robert Spraley, Son; Michael Spraley and brother; Joseph Wyen. She is survived by her son; Jason (Brandi) Spraley of Tipp...

Apr 23, 2024

Caldwell, Vincent "Vince" Everett age 88 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Vince was born on May 19, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to Francis and Lillian {Casto} Caldwell. Vince is preceded in death by his parents, late wife; Patricia A. Pastrick Caldwell, sister; Judith Caldwell and son in law; John Gruenberg. He is survived by...

Apr 21, 2024

Higgins, Thomas "Tom" J. age 67 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away comfortably at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born October 21, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to James R. Higgins and Clara M. Dixon. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, step-son; William C. Fry, sister; Teresa Adams and son in...

Apr 19, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Phyllis Parsons Schindler. Born June 25, 1946, Phyllis left us on April 19, 2024. Her vibrant life enriched everyone she touched, characterized by her fun-loving, caring, and helpful nature.

Phyllis is survived by her loving family: daughter, Cherie Walker Page (Chris Petiprin); her stepson, David Schindler;...

Apr 8, 2024

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...

Apr 3, 2024

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,...

Mar 29, 2024

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...

Mar 28, 2024

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...

Mar 28, 2024

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...

Mar 24, 2024

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...

Mar 23, 2024

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...