Obituaries

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...

Mar 18, 2024

McCarthy, Robert "Bob" of Troy, Ohio passed away at his residence on March 18, 2024 at age 92. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karol {Kerr} McCarthy; his daughter Kathleen McCarthy of Tennessee; his step-son Christopher Lee (Corrina)  of Massachusetts; a daughter-in-law Zoe McCarthy of Virginia; four grandchildren: Julianna Lee, Dalton Lee, Christopher Bennett, and Justin...

Mar 16, 2024

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...

Mar 16, 2024

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...

Mar 12, 2024

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.

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Mar 11, 2024

Fricks, Kathy June age 72 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2024. Kathy was born in Salem, Ohio on March 2, 1952 to the late Howard and Grace {Garvin} Green. She is preceded in death by her parents and the love of her life Mike. Kathy is survived by her loving daughter Denise Fernandez...

Mar 6, 2024

Staup, Carol Ann age 80, of Huntsville, AL, died on March 6, 2024 following a 20-year battle with multiple myeloma. Carol was born in Dayton, OH to John and Arzella Durst.  Carol graduated from Bethel High School in 1961 before marrying James C Staup Jr. September 14 1963. Carol was president of the Officers Wives Club at Maxwell AFB,...

Mar 5, 2024

Sowers, Jerry Eugene age 83 of West Milton, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Miami County with family by his side on March 5, 2024. Jerry was born on February 6, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Earl F. and Nanny B. {Self} Sowers. He is preceded in death by his parents and loving wife Barbara J. Sowers,...

Feb 19, 2024

Flora, Edwin "Ed" Lee age 80 of Celina, Ohio passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 surrounded by his family. Edwin was born on March 2, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to Irwin and Charlene Flora. His father and mother preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife Judy of 61 years. They have two sons; Tracy Flora...