Obituaries

May 13, 2023

Morrison (Meador) Melissa Ann age 57 passed away May 13, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 26, 1965. She was a 1984 graduate of Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio. Melissa was known for her pure spirit, love of life and family. She always left a lasting impression of her love and faith...

May 10, 2023

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. ...

May 2, 2023

Biggs, Ronald "Joe" passed away after a short battle with cancer at Hospice of Miami County on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Troy, Ohio at the age of 70.

Joe is survived by his wife, Karen, daughters, Jessica Graham (Eric) of Medical Lake, Washington and grandchildren Tyler, Megan, Madison, Cecilia, Lacey, and great grandson Grayson; Alicia Settle...

May 1, 2023

McDaniel, Betty Jane age 69 of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away Monday May 1, 2023 after a very long battle with cancer. Born to Billy and Luella {Cyphers} Davis. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother; John Davis and sister; Belinda Morrison. Betty is survived by her son; Mike (Heather) Davis, grandchildren; Mike Davis, Kyler Davis and...

Apr 29, 2023

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...

Apr 26, 2023

Huber, Jakob Dylan age 24 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Jakob was born January 23, 1999 in Lima, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his mother; Renee {Langenkamp} Huber. Jakob is survived by his father; Gerald "Jerry" Huber of Tipp City, Ohio, sister; Jessica (Taylor) Fenter of Troy, Ohio and nephew, Alexander...

Apr 22, 2023

Hildebrand, Marilyn J. age 92 of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday April 22, 2023. Born June 28, 1930 in New York City to William and Edith {Erlach} Zolzer. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Homer C. Hildebrand and sons; David Hildebrand and Daniel Hildebrand. Marilyn is survived by her daughter; Diane (Jim) Black. Also surviving...

Apr 16, 2023

Marko, Gregory Allan age 67 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Sunday April 16, 2023. Born September 10, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to Ortho and Iona {Applegate} Marko. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings; Mick Marko and Cindy (Bill) Alles and father in law Charles Berk . Greg is survived by his loving wife of 43...

Apr 14, 2023

Robbins, Carson John age 17 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Friday April 14, 2023 following a brief, hard fought illness. Born April 27, 2005 in Centerville, Ohio to Jammie and Carrie {Stachler} Robbins. He is preceded in death by his grandfather; Johnny Robbins. Carson is survived by his parents, brothers; Mason and Jackson Robbins, grandparents; Luke and Connie...

Apr 12, 2023

MOORE, Edgar T. age 85, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy Ohio.  He was born in Hazelgreen, Kentucky on June 28, 1937, the son of Jesse and Marie (Madden) Moore. He is survived by son Barry and daughter Rochelle, and siblings, Kelly Moore (Bev), Jesse Moore (Lori),...

Apr 6, 2023

Reho, Patricia A. "Pat" age 89 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023. Pat was born on August 7, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Raymond and Nettie {Keister} Hartley. She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband of 63 years, Ronald Reho and sister, Norma Moore. Pat is survived by her children;...

Apr 3, 2023

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...

Apr 3, 2023

Hotchkin, Gail Bowlus age 80 of Lebanon, OH formerly of Tipp City, OH passed away Monday April 3, 2023. Born June 28, 1942 in Hamilton, Ohio to Chester and Velma Bowlus. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Ralph Hotchkin and brother Nelson Bowlus. Gail is survived by neice; Rebecca Bowlus and nephew; Robert Bowlus and sister...

Apr 3, 2023

Cartwright, Shaun Mathew age 39 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. Shaun was born on September 8, 1983 in Troy, Ohio to Daniel R. and Nadine Leigh {Koogler} Cartwright of Tipp City. He is preceded in death by grandparents; Charles C. Cartwright and Erlene Koogler. Shaunis survived by his parents and loving wife Rachel {Kopp}Cartwright...

Apr 2, 2023

Dr. Eric Polansky was a cherished member of the community and a dedicated healthcare professional who touched the lives of many. His untimely passing has left a void that will be deeply felt by all those who knew him. Eric was a kind and compassionate person who put the needs of others before his own. His patients and staff...

Mar 31, 2023

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...

Mar 29, 2023

James Richard Zimmerman, 93, of West Columbia, SC, passed into the loving arms of Jesus, following a lengthy illness, on March 29, 2023.  Born on March 28, 1930 in Dayton, OH, James was the son of the late Ralph and Bertha (Gibson) Zimmerman.  He and his beloved wife and best friend, Carolyn (Foster Poole), shared 56 years of marriage....

Mar 26, 2023

Greene, Todd D. age 62, of Troy, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, after a battle with cancer. He was born July 26, 1960, in Columbus, to William D. Greene and Barbara (Harper) Greene. Todd married Kathleen (Sumner) Greene on July 22, 1978, a marriage of over 44 years; she survives in Troy. He is also survived by...

Mar 26, 2023

Werber, Vincent G. age 72 of Troy, Ohio passed away after a long illness on March 26, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, in Troy, Ohio. He was born on May 20, 1950, in Gardiner, Maine, at the old Gardiner Hospital. He was the youngest son of Ralph A. Werber Sr. and Ada E. Brann (Bouitilier)Werber. Vince attended most...

Mar 25, 2023

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...