Obituaries

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...

Mar 22, 2023

Frances (Fran) Ferencz Skira , 74 of Tipp City, Ohio left this world and walked into the loving arms of our Lord at her residence on March 22, 2023.  Fran was born on February 25, 1949 in North Charleroi, PA., the younger of twin daughters born to Kathryn (Drop) Ferencz and Andrew Ferencz. Her birth was a complete surprise...

Mar 22, 2023

Hay, Loretta age 83 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Born November 25, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to Emanuel and Elsie {Heffner} Wintrow. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Billy J. Hay and siblings; Herb Wintrow and Esther Wintrow. Loretta is survived by her son; Allen (Tracey Caldwell) Hay of Tipp City...

Mar 20, 2023

Bowers, Harold A. age 75 of Quincy, Ohio passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. Born March 24, 1947 in Troy, Ohio to William F. and Martha E. {Taylor} Bowers. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Becky Dankworth, siblings; Marvin "Sonny" Bowers, Doris Skaggs, William Bowers, Mildred Elliot and Marilyn Mumford. Harold is survived by his sons;...

Feb 25, 2023

Tucker Sr., Rex Shelby age 87 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023. Born February 25, 1936 in Anderson, Indiana to Vern and Thelma {Denney} Tucker. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Janice Tucker, siblings; Donnie, Bill, James, Pete and Donna and 3 great grandchildren. Rex is survived by his children; Debbie Tucker...

Feb 20, 2023

Heffner, Jack M. age 73, lifetime resident of Tipp City, Ohio and local business owner passed away suddenly on Monday, February 20, 2023.  Jack was born March 8, 1949 in Troy, Ohio to C. Maurice and Betty Heffner. After graduating from Tippecanoe High School (1967) he went on to become a Journeyman Machinist. He retired from Kennametal in 2014....

Feb 16, 2023

Locke, Richard I. age 78 of West Milton, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. Born June 9, 1944 in Covington, Kentucky to Paul B. and Gertrude {Casper} Locke. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Shirley Locke, son; Michael Locke and brother William Locke. Richard is survived by sons; David P. Locke and Jason (Amber) Locke...

Feb 15, 2023

Earnest, Rosella C. age 88 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Rosella was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 30, 1934 to the late Mary Maiden. She is preceded in death by her mother and husband, Donald Earnest, who passed in October 2021. She is survived by her daughter Dawn (Mike) Bowman of Monroe, North...

Feb 12, 2023

Huntsberger, Gerald "Jerry" 83, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away February 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family after battling cancer.  He was born in Troy, Ohio, to Carl and Hazel Huntsberger on November 27, 1939.  He grew up in Tipp City with his sisters Connie and Claudia and brother Kevin.  He attended Tipp City Schools where...

Feb 12, 2023

Phillips, Charles E. Sr., age 75 of Troy, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. Born May 13, 1947 in Troy, Ohio to Herman L. and Thelma Phillips. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Linda Phillips who passed January 6, 2023. Charles is survived by children; Tabitha Parkinson of Dayton, Ohio and Charles "Chad" (Amanda Wolfe)...

Feb 7, 2023

McDowell, James "J. T.", age 87, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in a local hospice facility.

Mr. McDowell was born on February 2, 1936, in Miller County, Arkansas. He retired from Hobart Manufacturing Company in Ohio and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in...

Jan 31, 2023

Locke, Parker Miles age 29 of Vandalia, Ohio left this world too soon on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Parker was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 31, 1993 to Tony Reitz and Lynn Locke of Tipp City, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, step-parents; Marty Falin of Tipp City and Melanie Reitz of Huber Heights, Ohio, grandparents; Robert...

Jan 12, 2023

Brazel, Robert "Bob" W. age 76 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 after a long illness. Born December 12, 1946 in Summit County, OH to the late Wilson E. and Vaunceil {Felt} Brazel. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jan (Wallace) Brazel and his three sons: Robert ( Parrish), of Tipp City,...