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Cynthia Lynn Petrofes

Cynthia Lynn Petrofes

Mar 4, 2013

Cynthia Lynn (Hughes) Petrofes, 50, passed away suddenly on March 4, 2013, with her much beloved family by her side. A celebration of her life is being conducted at Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City, Ohio (www.ginghamsburg.org) on Saturday, March 9. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with a brief service at 11:00....

Jimmie Kenneth Leapley

Jimmie Kenneth Leapley

Feb 26, 2013

Leapley, Jimmie K. "Jim" age 65 passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Crossroads Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Vandalia, OH following a lengthy illness. Born July 10, 1947 in Galion, Ohio to James K. and Mary {Miller} Leapley. He is preceded in death by his mother. Jim is survived by his father, James, Belleville, OH, loving wife Anna {Gates}...

Norma "Liz" Furlong

Norma "Liz" Furlong

Feb 26, 2013

Furlong, Norma "Liz" 79 of Tipp City passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Troy Rehabilitation Center. Born January 15, 1934 in Brandt, OH, Miami County to the late Clarence and Robbie {Sherman} Hoagland. Also preceding her in death are; husband, Raymond "Rayme" Furlong in 2002, brother Clarence "Eddie" Hoagland and great grandson, Liam Slattery. She is survived by...

Lowell T. Hampton

Lowell T. Hampton

Feb 25, 2013

Hampton, Lowell Thomas age 79 of Tipp City went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born December 9, 1933 in Piqua, Ohio to the late George Washington and America Ann {Adams} Hampton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter; Caroline, 2 sisters,...

Claude C. Jones, Jr

Claude C. Jones, Jr

Feb 22, 2013

Jones, Claude C. Jr. 69 of Vandalia, OH passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. Born October 15, 1943 in Salinas Ecuador to the late Claude C. Jones Sr. and Micaela {Mercedes} Guess. Also preceding him in death is sister; Carol Rae Gallion. He is survived by his loving wife; Janet {Collins} Jones, children; Tammy (Steve)...

Danni A. Amick

Danni A. Amick

Feb 15, 2013

Amick, Danni A. age 59 of Piqua, Ohio died Friday, February 15, 2013 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy after a brief illness. Born December 2, 1953 in Piqua, Ohio to Robert A. and Mary Ann (Hurley) Amick. Preceded in death by his parents and a baby sister Valli Ann Amick. Surviving Danni are his brother Jeffry A. Amick,...

Dennis "Denny" L. Heffner

Dennis "Denny" L. Heffner

Feb 10, 2013

Heffner, Dennis L. age 67, a native resident of Tipp City, local businessman and active community member, died Sunday, February 10th. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family after an 8 month battle with cancer.

Born April 12, 1945 in Troy, OH to C. Maurice and Betty (Detrick) Heffner. A graduate of Tippecanoe High School...

Ollie K. Russell

Ollie K. Russell

Feb 6, 2013

Russell, Ollie K. 83 of Tipp City passed away at Springmeade Health Center, Tipp City on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Born May 10, 1929 in Hazard, KY to Charlie and Elsie Russell. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lillie Mae Russell, siblings; Ransolle Russell, Martha Issics, Treva Wackler and Reva Campbell. He is survived by...

Lyle E. Sandberg

Lyle E. Sandberg

Feb 4, 2013

Sandberg, Lyle E. 86 of Tipp City passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. Born August 23, 1926 in Grasston, Minnesota to Arvid and Emma C. {Carlson} Sandberg. He is preceded in death by his parents, Brother; Earl Sandberg and Sister; Gloria Novak. Lyle is survived by his wife; Joyce {Shively} White, sons; Jay Sandberg, New...

James J. Pentaudi

James J. Pentaudi

Jan 31, 2013

PENTAUDI, James J., 88 years old, born in Dayton, Ohio and long-time resident of Tipp City and Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Thursday after a long illness, surrounded by his family and his wife of eleven years, Phyllis. A graduate of Stivers High School, James was one of eight children born to Bennie and Emma Pentaudi. He was an...

Francis "Frank" M. Tamplin

Francis "Frank" M. Tamplin

Jan 30, 2013

Tamplin, Francis M. "Frank" 85 of Tipp City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Covington Care Center. Born July 15, 1927 in Dayton, OH to the late Roy E. and Ida M. {Brown} Tamplin. Also preceding him in death are siblings; Everett Tamplin, Lowell Tamplin, Violet Shover and Elizabeth Ross. He is survived by his loving...

William E. Kessler

William E. Kessler

Jan 30, 2013

William E. Kessler, born August 24, 1929 in Jacksonville, Florida departed this earth on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 after a long courageous battle with cancer. William is a 1947 graduate from Tippecanoe High School. He was married to Betty Jean Wick on October 7, 1950. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. After which he...

William F. "Bill" Cooper

William F. "Bill" Cooper

Jan 27, 2013

Cooper, William F. "Bill", 90 of Springfield, OH passed away peacefully Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the V. A. Medical Center, Dayton, OH. Born April 11, 1922 in Dayton, OH to William C. and Clara Belle {Rosier} Cooper. He is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife; Dolores G. {Fox} Cooper. Bill is survived by his...

Kay Imo {Clase} Garland

Kay Imo {Clase} Garland

Jan 26, 2013

Garland, Kay Imo {Clase} 78 of Tipp City passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. Born September 27, 1934 in Van Wert, Ohio to Maurice F. "Bus" and Imogene {Layton} Clase Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother; Maurice "Junior" Clase. She is survived by her husband;...

Will Mohr

Will Mohr

Jan 25, 2013

John William "Will" Ford Mohr passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 of complications of osteosarcoma. He was born in Dayton on April 24, 1990. Will was 22 years old. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Wayne and Mary Mershimer and Harold and Mary Mohr. Will is survived by his parents, John and Valerie Mohr of Tipp City, his...

John Lawrence

John Lawrence

Jan 23, 2013

Lawrence, John 71 formerly of Vinton County, Ohio ascended into the household of The Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Born March 3, 1941 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of Roy and Trilba Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Roberta Jones; brother, Larry Lawrence; and daughter, Sasha Marie Lawrence. He is survived by...

Nelson C. Borchers

Nelson C. Borchers

Jan 19, 2013

Borchers, Nelson C. passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Born May 2, 1919 in Vandalia, OH to the late Charles H. and Grace D. {Black} Borchers. Also preceding him in death are sister, Evelyn Harshman, and brother, Norman Borchers. He is survived by his wife of 42 years; Betty D. {Barker} Borchers, children; Jerry...

Melissa "Missy" {Nies} Lyons

Melissa "Missy" {Nies} Lyons

Jan 17, 2013

Lyons, Melissa (Nies) "Missy" age 51 of Troy, OH died Thursday, January 17, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born March 7, 1961 in Troy, OH to Joseph and Pat (Gilliam) Nies, Jr. Missy attended Tippecanoe High Schooland was formerly employed by Rick Stum Masonry in Tipp City. Preceded in death by her dad Joseph Nies,...

Melissa "Missy" Lyons

Melissa "Missy" Lyons

Jan 17, 2013

Lyons, Melissa (Nies) "Missy" age 51 of Troy, OH died Thursday, January 17, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born March 7, 1961 in Troy, OH to Joseph and Pat (Gilliam) Nies, Jr. Missy attended Tippecanoe High Schooland was formerly employed by Rick Stum Masonry in Tipp City. Preceded in death by her dad Joseph Nies,...

Donald Loyd "Donnie" Fell

Donald Loyd "Donnie" Fell

Jan 14, 2013

Fell, Donald Loyd "Donnie" 65 of New Carlisle, OH passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital after a brief illness. Born January 19, 1947 in Troy, OH to James Loyd and Treva Ailene {Furlong} Fell. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister; Catherine Willoughby and grandson; Jonathon D. Trick. Donnie is survived by his...

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