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John J. Kunicki Jr.

John J. Kunicki Jr.

Feb 24, 2022

Kunicki, John J. Jr. age 71 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. Born January 1, 1951 in Stuebenville, Ohio to the late John J. and Rose {June} Kunicki Sr. He is survived by his loving wife Wanda {Miller} Kunicki, children, John M. Kunicki of New Jersey and Andrea (Christopher) Ransom of Tipp City, Ohio, sister,...

Barbara Jean Sowers

Barbara Jean Sowers

Feb 23, 2022

Sowers, Barbara Jean age 79 of West Milton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Stonespring of Vandalia. Barbara was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 15, 1942 to the late Robert and Donna {Wood} Morgan. She is preceded in death by her parents, and daughters; Julia Ann Sowers in 1984 and Jennifer Rossland in 2008. She is...

Harriet R. Roth

Harriet R. Roth

Feb 19, 2022

Roth, Harriet R. age 62 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully with her husband Dan by her side on Saturday, February 19, 2022 following a brief illness. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on July 21, 1959 to the late Harry and Lottie {Babel} Wagner.

Harriet was devoted to, and loved her family. She enjoyed sharing...

Elihu Root "Buzz" Morlidge Jr.

Elihu Root "Buzz" Morlidge Jr.

Feb 12, 2022

Elihu Root Morlidge Jr., M.D. ("Buzz") , 87, died at Miami Valley Hospital on Feb. 12, 2022 from complications of a fall at his home. Born on June 24, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of Elihu Root Morlidge Sr. and Pauline (Smith) Morlidge. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 65...

Grace L. Mcmaken {Cheadle}

Grace L. Mcmaken {Cheadle}

Feb 10, 2022

McMaken, Grace {Cheadle} age 91 of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Greenville, Ohio. Grace was born on October 6, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Hulbert and Virginia (Reed) Pickett.

For many years Grace worked in the hospitality and restaurant industry. She had an active mind and was an avid reader, enjoying crossword puzzles,...

Douglas E. Volk

Douglas E. Volk

Feb 5, 2022

Volk, Douglas E. age 64 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. Born November 23, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Paul and Margaret {Herbert} Volk. Doug is survived by his brother, Ken (Cindy) Volk of Dayton, Ohio, sister, Lisa (Darrin) Sweargin of New Carlisle, Ohio, nieces and nephews; Eric (Amy) McFarland, Kyle (Emy) Volk,...

Ruth Eileen Wehrley

Ruth Eileen Wehrley

Feb 5, 2022

Wehrley, Ruth Eileen age 80 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Ruth was born on July 7, 1941 in Miami County to the late Edward and Marie {Tygret} Schaefer. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Dee Lyman and Gloria Schaefer and granddaughter, Kayla Frappier. Ruth is survived by her loving husband...

John C. Ward

John C. Ward

Feb 3, 2022

John Carl Ward , age 76, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2022. John was born on September 15, 1945. He graduated as salutatorian from Lockport High School in 1963. He attended Northwestern University and graduated from The Ohio State University with an Industrial Engineering degree in l968. He was a member of Phi Kappa...

James Gevat

James Gevat

Jan 30, 2022

Gevat, James, age 77, of Tipp City, passed away January 30, 2022, in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was born in Dayton, Ohio. He served briefly in the US Army, during the Vietnam War followed by a life-long career in the Postal Service. He retired after serving many years as the Tipp City Postmaster. Jim will be honored by the...

Leroy Pelphrey

Leroy Pelphrey

Jan 29, 2022

Pelphrey, Leroy age 80 of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Leroy was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on February 16, 1941 to the late Don and Lavada (Reed) Pelphrey. He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings; Carroll Pelphrey, Donald Ray Pelphrey, and Joe Pelphrey. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Carolyn Sue Whited

Carolyn Sue Whited

Jan 25, 2022

Carolyn Sue (Smith) Whited "EE" , Age 78, Born December 17, 1943.  Passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Kettering Hospital with close family by her side.

Carolyn was born and raised in Beavercreek, Ohio to Kneisley and Dorotha Smith.

Proceeded in death by Husband, Bob Whited, Daughter Cristi Whited, parents Kneisley and Dorotha Smith,...

Belia Herrera Parrish

Belia Herrera Parrish

Jan 24, 2022

Belia Herrera Parrish , a longtime resident of Tipp City, died January 24, 2022, after a brave battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 84.

Born July 19, 1937, in Montpelier, Vermont, Belia moved as a toddler with her family to Elberton, Georgia, where she graduated from Elberton High School in 1955. Elberton is also where she met...

Carl "Sam" Siembida

Carl "Sam" Siembida

Jan 23, 2022

Carl (Sam) Siembida , 78 of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2022.

He was born Carl Joseph Stephen Siembida on January 30, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio to John J. Siembida and Gladys K (Mitulinski) Siembida.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Darlene M (McCune) Siembida; daughter,...

H. Thomas Ogle

H. Thomas Ogle

Jan 21, 2022

Ogle, Msgt. H Thomas, USAF Ret. , 84, of Enon, passed away on January 21 2022 at Banner University Medical Center hospice in Tucson, AZ, following several years of failing health.

He was born April 20, 1937 in Springfield, OH and was a graduate of Catholic Central High School.

He served 32 years in the...

Lewis "Pappy" Furlong

Lewis "Pappy" Furlong

Jan 16, 2022

Lewis "Pappy" Furlong of Troy, OH passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 16th, 2022 at the age of 96.  Born July 26, 1925 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Lewis and Millie Furlong.  Lewis is survived by his loving wife of 50 years who was by his side to the end, Arlene {Smith} Furlong, children; Dennis...

Marilyn Sue Stapleton

Marilyn Sue Stapleton

Jan 13, 2022

Stapleton, Marilyn Sue age 89 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. Marilyn was born September 5, 1932 in Ludlow Falls, Ohio as the youngest of five children of Randall and Henrietta Iddings. She graduated from West Milton High School and was a lifelong resident of Tipp City, Ohio. Marilyn spent her last years at StoryPoint...

William "Bill" L. Weaver

William "Bill" L. Weaver

Jan 7, 2022

Weaver, William L. "Bill" age 84 of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Tipp City, was one of the greats. He was born May 6, 1937 to the late Paul A. and Edna Mae {Hamilton} Weaver. Bill served as a firefighter for the United States Air Force and was a great public servant for the emergency services in Tipp City. Bill...

Mitchell D. Kitchen

Mitchell D. Kitchen

Jan 4, 2022

Kitchen, Mitchell D. age 60 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Mitch was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 7, 1961 to the late James D. Kitchen and Carol A. {Mann} Mauterer. Mitch is preceded in death by his parents and sister Michelle D. Ferguson.  He is survived by his children, Kala Barnes of...

James F. "Smitty" Smith Jr.

James F. "Smitty" Smith Jr.

Jan 2, 2022

James Forrest "Bud" Smith Jr. also known as "Smitty" age 78 of Tipp City passed away Sunday, January 2nd afternoon, surrounded by family. He was born February 24, 1943 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Smitty graduated from Anna High School in 1962. He owned a business in Tipp city called the "Hair Hut'' for 20 years. He also cut hair at...

Kenneth M. "Mike" Furlong Sr.

Kenneth M. "Mike" Furlong Sr.

Dec 31, 2021

Furlong Sr., Kenneth M. "Mike" age 63 of Bethel Township passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. Mike was born November 25, 1958 in Troy, Ohio to Kenneth Morris Furlong and JoAnne {Henman} Braden. He is preceded in death by his father Ken and step-father Mike Braden. Mike is survived by his mother JoAnne, loving wife Kathy {Brown} Furlong, son...

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