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Ann Schoch Harker

Ann Schoch Harker

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...

Arlie Lester Sr.

Arlie Lester Sr.

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.,...

Donia Mae (Caldwell)  Nichols

Donia Mae (Caldwell) Nichols

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,...

Shirley R. Kremer

Shirley R. Kremer

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...

Raymond Joseph Fleming

Raymond Joseph Fleming

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)...

Jane Kiser

Jane Kiser

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...

Mark Anthony Collins

Mark Anthony Collins

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...

Catherine "Cathy" E. (Wells)  Smith

Catherine "Cathy" E. (Wells) Smith

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...

D. June (Fitzharris)  King

D. June (Fitzharris) King

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...

Dale Kinnison

Dale Kinnison

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,...

Gordon D. Pittenger Sr.

Gordon D. Pittenger Sr.

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...

Joe F. Fike

Joe F. Fike

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...

Charles Waggoner

Charles Waggoner

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...

Mildred "Middy" Smith

Mildred "Middy" Smith

Aug 10, 2019

Mildred "Middy" Housel Smith, 95, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was born January 19, 1924 in Warren, Ohio and resided in West Farmington, Ohio for all but 4 ½ years of her adult life when she resided in Piqua, Ohio. On November 4, 1945, she married Melvin Smith who preceded her in death on April 26,...

Jimmy A. Heffner

Jimmy A. Heffner

Aug 9, 2019

Heffner, Jimmy A. age 84 of Tipp City, OH passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Brookdale of Troy.  Born July 27, 1935 in Phoneton, OH to Clarence and Orva {Pearson} Heffner.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Joyce, second wife, Carolyn and daughter, Phyllis Berger.  Jimmy is survived by his children, Teresa...

Mary Lucile Martin

Mary Lucile Martin

Aug 5, 2019

Mary Lucile Martin, 91, from Tipp City, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, at 12:49 a.m. at Hospice of Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. She had been ill for a few weeks.

Mary was born July 25, 1928, to LeRoy and Eliza Jennie (Allen) Martin. On January 1, 1950, she married William Dennis Mills, former husband...

Douglas R. Kramer

Douglas R. Kramer

Jul 30, 2019

Kramer, Douglas R. age 84 of Tipp City, OH passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Van Crest of New Carlisle.  Born September 16, 1934 in Miami County, OH to Bernard and Gladys {Heaton} Kramer.   He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Douglas G. Kramer in 1989.  Douglas is survived by his loving wife of...

Susan J. Watkins

Susan J. Watkins

Jul 23, 2019

Watkins, Susan J. (Grainger) age 54, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born February 16, 1965 in Springfield, Ohio to James and Carole (Gilmore) Grainger. Susan was a 1983 graduate of Tippecanoe High School, a 1985 graduate...

Jerry H. Cobb

Jerry H. Cobb

Jul 20, 2019

Cobb, Jerry H., age 73, of Tipp City died on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Born September 15, 1945 in Jamestown, Tennessee to Grover and Cassie (McDonald) Cobb. Jerry proudly served his country in the Vietnam Era in the United States Marine Corps from 1963-1967. He retired from DELCO Moraine division of General Motors, where he was a tool and...

Michael P. Kovacs

Michael P. Kovacs

Jul 17, 2019

Kovacs, Michael P., age 68, of Vandalia, Ohio passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday July 17th, 2019 after an extended illness. Born September 29th, 1950 to parents, John Kovacs and Doris Puckett, both preceded him in death. His brothers, Patrick Kovacs, Frankie Puckett, and family dog, Ginger, also preceded him in death. He is survived by...

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