Obituaries

Nov 3, 2019

Geis, Kim Melody {Bundenthal}, of Xenia, OH formerly of Tipp City passed away Sunday November 3, 2019 at The Ohio State University Hospital, having fought the good fight much of her adult life with her health, to live life on her own terms.  We all like to think we are a gift and born December 22, 1960, just three...

Oct 22, 2019

Leonard, Gerald D. "Jerry" age 90 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019.  Born March 4, 1929, in Piqua, to Harold and Martha (Schneider) Leonard.  He was preceded in death by his parents, stepson Phillip Williams, sister Joann O'Reilly, and nephew Daniel O'Reilly.  Jerry is survived by his wife, Sybil (Huff) Leonard of Tipp City, stepdaughter, Sherry...

Oct 21, 2019

Raab, Kenneth L. "Ken" age 57 of Hamilton, OH passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2019.  Born May 19, 1962 in Hamilton, OH to Paul and Alma {Glassmeier} Raab.  He is preceded in death by both parents and son, Andrew Faller.  Ken is survived by his fiancée, Teresa Rigsbee, Tipp City, daughters, Cassandra Rigsbee and Shannon Faller both...

Oct 8, 2019

Sexten, Robert F. "Bob" age 51 of Troy, OH, formerly of Xenia, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  Born September 27, 1968 in Xenia, OH to Frank L. and Linda K. {Fawcett} Sexten.  He is survived by his parents, Frank and Linda Sexten, Xenia, OH, brother, Jeff (Jennifer) Sexten, Saline, MI, sister, Becky Sexten, Xenia, OH,...

Oct 8, 2019

Bradley, Mary S. age 84 of Greenville, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 08, 2019.  Born May 10, 1935 in Montgomery County, OH to Earl and Mildred {Karns} Whittington.  She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Juanita Gulyas and Betty Domansky, daughter in-law, Angie Bradley, granddaughter in-law, Kristina Bradley and great granddaughter, Kaitlin Bradley.  She is survived...

Sep 29, 2019

DeVenzio, Barbara Jane, 66, of Tipp City died peacefully, Sunday, September 29, 2019. Born in Jackson Center, Ohio, Barbara and her husband Bill lived in Tipp City since 1986. Barbara was born on March 22, 1953, to Frederick and Betty Gross. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Capital University in Columbus and a Master's Degree from Xavier University in...

Sep 23, 2019

Dian Lynn Gitzinger age 72 of New Carlisle, Miami County, OH passed away peacefully on September 23, 2019 at 5:30 AM at Hospice of Dayton, after fighting a courageous battle to overcome esophageal cancer. She was born on January 23, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Doris (Griesheimer) Woeste. She is survived by her husband...

Sep 20, 2019

Harker, Ann Schoch passed away peacefully, Friday, September 20, 2019.  A lifelong resident of Ohio and longtime resident of Dayton, OH, she most recently resided at Randall Residence in Tipp City.

Ann was born on March 7, 1932 to Rudolph F. and Florence M. Roof of Ottawa, OH.  She received a Bachelor's Degree from Marygrove College in...

Sep 20, 2019

Lester, Arlie Sr. age 87 of Tipp City, OH passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center.  Born September 1, 1932 in Hensley, West Virginia to Bennie David and Lola {Richard} Lester.  He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tracy Lester and one grandson.  Arlie is survived by his children, Arlie (Betty) Lester Jr.,...

Sep 16, 2019

Nichols, Donia Mae (nee Caldwell), age 87, of Merrillville, Indiana, formerly of Troy, Ohio, went to Heaven on Monday, September 16, 2019.

She is survived by her children:  Michael (Liz) Nichols, Kathy (Dave) Ratchford, and David "Dusty" (Dorothy) Nichols; her 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews; her brother, Larry (Betty) Caldwell; and her sister-in-law,...

Sep 15, 2019

Kremer, Shirley Ruth, age 90. Born April 19, 1929 in Woodsfield, OH, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. A resident of Tipp City since 1955, she was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband John David Kremer in 1999. Survived by her children, Kay (Jim) Phillips of Cleveland, OH, Karen Kremer of Tipp City, and JD...

Sep 15, 2019

Fleming, Raymond Joseph age 86, formerly of Tipp City, OH passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019.  Born March 19, 1933 in Merrill, MI to Clarence and Frances {Hatzenbuehler} Fleming.  He is preceded in death by his parents and 5 brothers and sisters.  Raymond is survived by his children, Cathey (John) Coleman, Indiana, Cindy (Tom) Gleeson, North Carolina, Brad (Julie)...

Sep 14, 2019

Kiser, Elizabeth "Crazy Jane" age 81 of Tipp City, OH passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, September 14, 2019.  She was born November 5, 1937 in Quincy, OH to Harold D. "Jack" Cost and Zora Louise {Noe}. Jane is preceded in death by parents, stepfather, Robert Rittenhouse and extended family, Eileen and Paul Caldwell.  She is survived...

Sep 12, 2019

Collins, Mark Anthony , age 57 of Tipp City, OH, passed away Thursday September 12, 2019. Born July 23, 1962 in Dayton, OH to James Peter Collins and Barbara Ann {Minnish} Walton. Mark is preceded in death by his father and step father, Jack Walton. He is survived by his mother of Troy, OH, sister, Michelle "Missy" Collins of...

Sep 4, 2019

Smith, Catherine "Cathy" (nee Wells), 64, peacefully passed away on Wednesday,

September 4 at the Springmeade Health Center after a 2-year battle with melanoma.  She

was born September 2, 1955 in Troy, Ohio to Marjorie (Williams) Wells and the late

Richard E. Wells.  In addition to her mother, Cathy is survived by 2...

Aug 28, 2019

King, Dorothy June (Fitzharris), Age 100 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, August 28 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Born June 11, 1919 in Springfield, Ohio to James and Irene (Boilon) Fitzharris. June was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Tipp City, a member of the Over...

Aug 25, 2019

Kinnison, W. Dale, Age 88, of Kennesaw, Georgia formerly of Tipp City passed away peacefully Sunday, August 25, 2019. Born March 5, 1931 in Tipp City, Ohio to the late Wilbert Dale Kinnison Sr. and Maude [Wright] Kinnison. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Dolores S. {Heggs} Kinnison, brothers LeRoy, Nelson, Dewaine, George,...

Aug 20, 2019

Pittenger, Gordon D. Sr. age 82 of Tipp City, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center.  Born November 22, 1936 in Proctorville, OH to the late Sylvester "Pop" and Pernell {Roach} Pittenger.  Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, John Robert Pittenger, daughter, Teresa {Pittenger} Pierre and great grandson, Brandon...

Aug 11, 2019

Fike, Joe F. age 76 of Tipp City, OH passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Kindred Hospital, Dayton, OH.  Born January 2, 1943 in Evelyn, KY to the late Joe Fike and Jessie {Goe) Cron.  He is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Emerson Cron, daughter in law, Sue Dean, granddaughter, Stephanie Dean, and brothers, John...

Aug 11, 2019

Waggoner, Charles age 85 of Tipp City, OH passed away at his home on Sunday, August 11, 2019.  Born June 4, 1934 in Greenville, OH.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Sandra and second wife, Connie.  Charles is survived by very dear friends, Jo Hopper, Greg (Charity) Hopper and John (Michelle) Green all of...