Obituaries

Mar 27, 2021

Alexander, Joseph E. age 81 of Dayton, Ohio formerly of Tipp City, passed away Saturday March 27, 2021 at his home. Joe was born June 29, 2021 in Miami County, Ohio to the late Stephen Floyd and Pauline Rebecca (Nicodemus) Alexander. He is survived by his siblings, Russell Alexander and Arlene Davenport of Tipp City. Joe was a member...

Mar 26, 2021

Conley, Ulysses Hershel , age 53 of Tipp City, formerly of West Milton, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, March 26, 2021. Ulysses was born September 3, 1967 in Louisville, Kentucky to Ulysses and Gertrude (Hicks) Conley, who precede him in death. He is survived by his loving wife Jennifer (Witt) Conley, daughters Courtney (Conley) Fryman of...

Mar 25, 2021

Clingan, Loretta J. "Boots" age 81 of Vandalia, OH passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Grandview Hospital, Dayton, OH.  Born July 1, 1939 in Tipp City, OH to John and Bessie {Polley} Manson.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Carl E. Clingan and brother; Ed Manson.  Loretta is survived by her children; Cindy (Randy)...

Mar 22, 2021

Robert "Bob" William Whited, Age 77, Born September 18, 1943.  Passed away peacefully Monday, March 22, 2021 with his family by his side. Bob was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio to Robert H. and Ruby Whited.

Proceeded in death by Robert and Ruby Whited, Daughter Cristi Whited, In-Laws Kneisley and Dorotha Smith, and his beloved Aunt...

Mar 19, 2021

Steineke, Joan Paulette loving wife to Mark R. Steineke Jr. for 60 years passed away on March 19, 2021 at 83 years of age. She and her husband raised four beautiful daughters; Carol, Patti, Kim, and Laura. Together they had 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grand kids. She was a beautiful woman inside and out and a wonderful mom and...

Mar 18, 2021

Cecelia "Marie" McGraw , peacefully passed away at the age of 83 on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Born March 4, 1938 to Lawrence Wayne and Mary Florence (Hayden) Tyree, Marie grew up in Northridge surrounded by a large, close knit family and throughout her life family continued to be what mattered most to her.

On...

Mar 15, 2021

Dona Mae Ignet , 86, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021. She was born on December 9, 1934, in Dayton, OH, to the late John Moses and Mary Hoke. Growing up, Dona loved listening to music, hanging out with friends, and going to dances. She was a 1952 graduate of Tippecanoe High School. Dona went on to have...

Mar 10, 2021

Kraft, Barbara Ann age 89, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday March 10, 2021 in Troy, Ohio. Born May 22, 1931 to Orel C. and Etta Mae {Ballanger} Fair at home in Tipp City, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert L. Kraft, brothers; Kenny, Pete, Sonny, Herb, Bob and Don Fair, sisters; Mildred Parsons...

Mar 9, 2021

Mathis, Ricky Alan age 58 of Troy, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Born September 16, 1962 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Brenda (Mathis) Coppock. Ricky was a carpet layer for Bud Polly's Floor Center of Tipp City. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Venturino and step father Randy Coppock. He is survived by his...

Mar 6, 2021

Woerl, Douglas J. , age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Dayton, OH on April 26, 1946 to James and Wylodine "Willy" (Wilmore) Woerl.  He grew up in Patterson Park and graduated from Belmont High School.  He married the love of his life, Mary (Sutton) Woerl...

Mar 5, 2021

Vaughan (Kessler), Margaret L. "Maggie" age 48, passed away at her home on March 5, 2021. She was a 1991 graduate of Tippecanoe High School. Maggie is preceded in death by her grandparents, James B. Kessler and Diane and Herb Gladman, an Aunt Carol A. F. Kessler, and cousin Jacque F. Kessler. Maggie was born on November 24, 1972....

Mar 4, 2021

Robert Kuhls died at the age of 87 on Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Sidney, OH. Bob was born in Dayton, OH to Henry and Marion Kuhls. The family including his older sister, Carolyn, later moved to a 200-acre farm in Vandalia, OH. Dad grew up enjoying all aspects of farm life including the farm animals, his beloved dogs,...

Feb 25, 2021

Seibert, Jayne L. age 90 formerly of Tipp City, OH passed away February 25, 2021.  Born June 2, 1930 in Dayton, OH to Phillip and Dorothy {Reed} Tallman.  She is preceded in death by her parents and husband; Richard Seibert.  Jayne is survived by her sons; Michael (Kristi) Seibert, Villages, FL, Ken (Darlene) Seibert, Harrisburg, NC and Tom (Julie)...

Feb 24, 2021

Whetstone, John L. age 82, of Huber Heights, Ohio, formerly of Lima and Tipp City, Ohio died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Dayspring of Miami Valley, Fairborn, Ohio.  Born August 20, 1938 in Bluffton, Ohio to LeRoy and Helena (Burtchin) Whetstone, who precede him in death. Also preceded by siblings, Mevlin and Gerald Whetstone, and Eleanor Marcee and Anneta...

Feb 22, 2021

Cameron (Spurlock), Jeanette C. age 87, went to be with the Lord Monday, February 22, 2021at Upper Valley Medical Center Hospice, and Troy, Ohio.  Born November 20, 1933 in Confluence, KY to Artimus and Lula (Wooten) Campbell. Jeanette was one of four founding members of Community Minded Women of Tipp City and remained an active member for over 40...

Feb 22, 2021

King, Bobby C. age 75 formerly of Northridge, OH passed away, February 22, 2021 at New Lebanon Skilled Care.  Born June 13, 1945 in Mount Sterling, KY to Strother King and Beulah {Ballard} King Howells. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents and sister; Rohima Jean Mayberry.  He is survived by his children; Jade (Sean) King, Dayton, OH,...

Feb 21, 2021

Caton, Walter E. "Walt" age 94 of Tipp City, OH passed away at his home on Sunday, February 21, 2021 to be reunited with his loving wife of 65 years, Anna, who passed in December of last year. Walter was born January 6, 1927 in Dayton, OH; the third son to Walter A. and Carrie E. {Luckett} Caton.  He...

Feb 11, 2021

WAMPLER, Phillip Howard of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born in Union City, Indiana on December 3, 1932 to Ward and Cleo {Cline} Wampler. He is survived by his children Chip Wampler, Jeff (Sharon) Wampler, John (Trina) Wampler, Mike (Joee) Wampler, Susan (Kevin) Ahrens, and Chris (Holly) Wampler; Brothers Mose (Judy) and...

Feb 9, 2021

Reinicke, Sylvia J. age 75 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021. Born March 9, 1945 in Troy, Ohio to the late John Edward and Dorothy {Herr} Shaffer. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, James A. Reinicke, Tipp City, Sons; Darren (Aleece) Reinicke, Casstown, Ohio and Brian (Danielle) Reinicke, Dayton, Ohio, sister; Jane...

Feb 7, 2021

Hawthorne, Steven P. "HoHo", age 64 passed away at home on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Born in Miami County on July 22, 1956 to Paul and Joyce (Staup) Hawthorne who precede him in death. He is survived by the love of his life Rose Durst, for 43 years, sister-in-laws, Vickie (Paul) and Kimmie (Rick), nieces and nephews, Shannon, Heather...