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Ted E. Smith

Ted E. Smith

Jan 9, 2013

Smith, Ted E. made his transition on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the age of 80. He was the son of Opha and Rolla Smith who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by ex-wife, Marian Emmenegger; son, Mark Smith; sister, Phyllis Kinnison and her husband, George; brother Don Smith and his wife, Bertha; and nephew,...

Amelia Catherine Perry

Amelia Catherine Perry

Jan 8, 2013

Perry, Amelia Catherine, 22 of Fairborn passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Kettering Medical Center following a brief illness. Born February 6, 1990 in Dayton, OH to Chris and Mary {Donohue} Perry. She is preceded in death by her grandfather; Cecil Perry Jr. Amelia is survived by her parents, brother; Aaron Perry, grandparents; James and Joan Donohue...

Heidi Lynn Moyer

Heidi Lynn Moyer

Jan 6, 2013

Moyer, Heidi 46 of Tipp City passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Grandview Hospital, Dayton, OH. Born October 28, 1966 in Troy, OH to Joe and Connie {Welbaum} Moyer. She is preceded in death by her father. Heidi is survived by her mother, sister, Heather Moyer, Mishawaka, IN and sons; Jessie and Gage. A Celebration of Life service...

Scott Randall Law

Scott Randall Law

Jan 6, 2013

Law, Scott age 70 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 6, 2013. Scott or "Mr. Law" as most called him was a graduate of Cheltenham High school in Wyncote, PA. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served from 1960-1964. He began his career as an electrician in...

Joann Hepfer

Joann Hepfer

Jan 3, 2013

JoAnn (Messick) Hepfer, 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2013, due to a lengthy illness. She was born September 8, 1928. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna (Sullivan) and Joseph Messick, and three sisters; her husband of 60 years, Billy C. Hepfer, Sr., her son-in-law, Rick Allred, and a grandchild, Michael Hanshaw, Jr....

Louis F. "Fritz" Schmidt

Louis F. "Fritz" Schmidt

Dec 27, 2012

Schmidt, Louis F. "Fritz", 82 of Bethel Township, Dayton, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Born April 15, 1930 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Louis Oscar and Thelma Irene {Brubaker} Schmidt. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth E. {Wood} Schmidt, daughters; Linda Gilliam, Tipp City, Wendy and her husband...

Robert "Bob" A. Knoth

Robert "Bob" A. Knoth

Dec 25, 2012

Knoth, Robert "Bob" A. age 78 of Tipp City passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Upper Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Born July 13, 1934 in Mercer County, Ohio to the late Joseph and Nellie {Boise} Knoth. Also preceding him in death are brother; Roger and sisters; Donna, Jeanette and Arlene. He is survived by his...

Lois White

Lois White

Dec 23, 2012

Lois White died Sunday 23 December 2012 at age 85 after suffering a stroke at her home. She died at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Ted and her son Samuel.

Lois was born in rural Overton County Tennessee on 1 April 1927. She was the sixth and last child of Ova...

Christine D. Reich

Christine D. Reich

Dec 23, 2012

Reich, Christine D. "Chris" 64 of Troy, OH passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Upper Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born February 16, 1948 in Toledo, OH to the late Robert and Ardythe {Vanvorce} Anderson. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Raymond Reich, children; Tina and her husband Mark Lemmon, Cincinnati, OH,...

Eunice F. Yahne

Eunice F. Yahne

Dec 15, 2012

Yahne, Eunice Fitzgerald, (formerly of Tipp City) passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Sterling House of Troy, at the age of 90. Eunice was born on April 15, 1922 in Mt. Sterling, OH, one of twelve daughters of the late Jessie Inez (Gardner) and Joseph Edward Fitzgerald. She was a graduate of Sidney High School. She married...

Zoe B. Calhoun

Zoe B. Calhoun

Dec 11, 2012

Calhoun, Zoe B. 90 of Vandalia, OH, formerly of Charleston, SC passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Spring Meade Health Center, Tipp City. Born November 10, 1922 in Greesburg, KY to Edgar and Molly {Blankenship} Altman. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Wilbert W. Calhoun, brother; Allen Altman and sister; Rosa Hancock. She is survived...

Elizabeth "Louise" Hirt

Elizabeth "Louise" Hirt

Dec 11, 2012

Hirt, Elizabeth "Louise", 93 of Bethel Township, formerly of Piqua, OH died Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Born December 28, 1918 in Piqua, OH to Ray and Golda {Large} Hardesty. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Lawrence Hirt in 1991 and 2 brothers. She is survived by brothers; Guy Hardesty and Richard (Lois) Hardesty, son; Jerry Hirt,...

Irene J. Goodin

Irene J. Goodin

Dec 7, 2012

Goodin, Irene J. 89, London, OH, formerly of Tipp City passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 at Madison Senior Living Community. Born April 27, 1923 in Troy, Ohio to the late Earl and Halcie {Emswiler} Haaga. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Goodin to whom she was married 65 years spending the last 35 years...

Mary Elizabeth "Ebbie" Guskey

Mary Elizabeth "Ebbie" Guskey

Nov 25, 2012

Guskey, Mary Elizabeth "Ebbie" 77 of Grayson, Kentucky passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Spring Creek Nursing Home, Huber Heights, Ohio after an extended illness. Born February 20, 1935 in Kentucky to the late John and Irene {Messer} Houck. She is also preceded in death by her husband; William Guskey in 1984 and brother; Ronald Houck. She is...

Harvey H. Creech

Harvey H. Creech

Nov 24, 2012

Creech, Harvey H. 91 of Tipp City passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012 at his home. Born May 14, 1921 in New Lebanon, Ohio to McKinley H. and Anna M. {Trissel} Creech. Preceded in death by his parents, brother; Arthur Creech and son; Dennis R. Creech. He is survived by his wife: Mary L. {Frantom} Creech to whom he...

Mary Belle Conley

Mary Belle Conley

Nov 23, 2012

Conley, Mary Belle Age 90, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Englewood Manor. Mary Belle was born in 1922 in Bath County, KY, moved to Tipp City, Ohio during WWII and was married to James Conley for 27 years until his death in 1973. Mary Belle has four children, Mike Conley, West Union, Ohio, Connie (Dan) Pentaudi,...

Opal M. Boyer

Opal M. Boyer

Nov 17, 2012

Boyer, Opal M. 92 of Tipp City passed away at her home on Saturday, November 17, 2012. Born October 23, 1920 to Walter and Glenna Mae {Babbington} Brown. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband William T. Boyer in 1998, daughter Glenna Sparks and brothers; Virgil, Charles and Francis Brown. She is survived by her children;...

Wilma D. Mohr

Wilma D. Mohr

Nov 13, 2012

Mohr, Wilma D. 91 of Tipp City passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Born April 1, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio to Chalmer Benjamin and Florence {Burgin} Daugherty. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; J.C. Mohr in 1989, brother; Robert Reed Daugherty and a grandson; Montgomery "Monte" Mott. She is survived by...

Elaine L. Shearer

Elaine L. Shearer

Nov 12, 2012

Shearer, Elaine L. 87 of Tipp City passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at Springmeade Health Center, Tipp City. Born October 28, 1925 in Casey, Iowa to Christopher and Esther {Knauer} Ludwig. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold R. Shearer in 1999, daughter Karen Shearer in 1982 and one sister, Marjorie Root. She is...

Michael L. Smart

Michael L. Smart

Nov 11, 2012

Smart, Michael L. 57 of Bethel Township, Tipp City died suddenly Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Dayton, Ohio. Born January 23, 1955 in Xenia, Ohio to Harold E. and Katherine M. {Cline} Smart who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle L. Smart, New Carlisle, OH, brothers; Harold E. Smart Jr. and his wife Daye...

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