Obituaries

Oct 25, 2024

Nancy McAlexander, age 80, of Tipp City, Ohio, formerly of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024. She was born in Bisbee, Arizona, March 4, 1944 to the late Roy and Jerry Keely of West Liberty, Ohio.

In August 1967, Nancy married Don McAlexander of West Liberty, Ohio.  As well as her husband, she is...

Oct 13, 2024

Comer, Miriam A. age 88, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully at 4:25am, Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born January 28, 1936 to Harold E. and Luella M. (Helmlinger) Schumann, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband Roger Comer, whom she married on January 13, 1956. Also preceding her in...

Oct 12, 2024

Teddy (Gray) Brock , 82, passed away October 12, 2024.  She was born to Estin Payne Gray and Justine (Holbrook) Gray in Fleming County, Kentucky on December 15th, 1941.  She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Brock.  She is survived by four sons, Jeff Gray of Texas, Jeff (Carolina) Arwine of South Carolina, Eric (Marla) Brock of...

Oct 10, 2024

Conley, Buell C. age 93 of Troy, Ohio passed away Thursday October 10, 2024. He was born January 15, 1931 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Brooks and Lura {Meade} Conley. Buell is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Phyllis Conley and siblings; Roy Conley and Cona Conley. He is survived by his son; Phillip (Mary) Conley of Tipp City...

Oct 2, 2024

Bailey, Anna Mary age 99 of Randall House, Tipp City passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024. She was born April 21, 1925 in Bracken, Kentucky to Harlan and Lillie {Workman} Tilton. Anna Mary is preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold Bailey, son Daniel Bailey, siblings; Mable, Ellison, Inez, Harry, Myrle and Virginia Tilton and daughter in law;...

Oct 1, 2024

McCoy, Shane Eugene was born October 19, 1971. He passed away on October 1, 2024 at home.  He is survived by 3 daughters, his father, Larry McCoy, his mother Sheila Collins and hubby Larry Collins, his brother, Lance and Linda McCoy and girls, two uncles, Eddie and Bill McCoy, along with several more grandchildren, nieces and nephews and cousins....

Sep 27, 2024

Inge Anstadt , 89, a beloved mother, grandmother and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully at her home in Oakwood on the evening of September 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Gorki, Russia on May 2, 1935, Inge spent her youth in Germany navigating challenging times during and after WWII.  At 19, she journeyed to the...

Sep 27, 2024

Boyd, Lisa Jean age 65 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Friday September 27, 2024. She was born February 13, 1959 in Troy, Ohio to Charles Donald and Wilda {Buckles} Kerg. Lisa is preceded in death by her parents and her husband; Thomas Boyd. She is survived by her children; Jessica (Ryan Beisner) Williams of Versailles, Eric (Tabitha) Boyd...

Sep 26, 2024

Nichols, Larry Gordon age 86 of Tipp City was born January 28, 1938, in Otway, Ohio. His parents were Samuel Gordon and Charlotte Avis (Evans) Nichols. Larry is preceded in death by his two sons, Tony (Nancy) and Denis (Barbara), and by his two sisters, Pat Harris and Betty Brown. He leaves a loving wife of 45 years, Lilian...

Sep 26, 2024

Nichols, Larry Gordon age 86 of Tipp City was born January 28, 1938, in Otway, Ohio. His parents were Samuel Gordon and Charlotte Avis (Evans) Nichols. Larry is preceded in death by his two sons, Tony (Nancy) and Denis (Barbara), and by his two sisters, Pat Harris and Betty Brown. He leaves a loving wife of 45 years, Lilian...

Sep 8, 2024

Kessler, Wavalene age 89 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at SpringMeade after a short illness. She was born July 4, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to the late George Layton Hysinger and Maudie Rae {Viars} Hysinger. Wavalene is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Harold Wayne Kessler, grandson Danny Charles...

Sep 5, 2024

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Mary Thomas Blauser, age 92, of Troy, Ohio, passed peacefully into eternal life on September 5, 2024.

Mary Tom was born in Adamsville, Tennessee to the late Mary Katherine (Smith) Stanley and Thomas Clifford Stanley on December 18, 1931. Mary was preceded in death by her...

Sep 3, 2024

Polley, Buddy R. "Bud" age 77 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away at home Tuesday, September 3, 2024.  Born July 6, 1947 in Maysville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late and longtime Tipp resident, Claude Polley. Bud is survived by his loving wife of 52 years; Sonja {Goedhart} Polley, daughter; Tina (Jeff) Vollmer of Tipp City, sister;...

Sep 2, 2024

McClain, Casey Keith age 43, of Tipp City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024.  He was born March 27, 1981 in Hillsboro, Ohio.  He is survived by his loving partner, Katherine Kaney, & their 3 sons, Eli, Isaiah, & Jonah; his mother, Jenny Baron of Hillsboro; his father Keith (Dolores Coffman) McClain of St. Martin; his sisters...

Aug 24, 2024

Haire, Edward Thomas "Tom" age 82 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was born April 18, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Thomas Edward and Marie Barbara Haire. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 32 years; Mary {Preston} Haire, children; Thomas Haire and Gavin Pierce and step daughter; Amber Lynna Myers....

Aug 21, 2024

Haas, Daniel "Dan" J. age 53 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Dan was born December 16, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Richard J. and Roselyn J. {Traver} Haas. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother; Richard L. Haas. He is survived by...

Aug 20, 2024

A life well lived with a servant's heart, John D. Berk Jr., age 90, a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher, and veteran was laid to rest on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. John is survived by his wife; Kay {Oetzel} Berk, children; Christopher (Kristen) Berk and Lindalee (Matthew) Cookingham as well as three grandchildren; Avery and Britton Berk and...

Aug 12, 2024

Rench, Barbara Ann , age 87 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at StoryPoint Troy. Barbara was born October 19, 1936 in Arcanum, Ohio to the late Nolan and Loretta (Thompson) Lambert. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe Rench, and beloved daughter Julie M. Rench. Barbara is survived by daughter Jennifer (Steve)...

Aug 6, 2024

Viona C. {Heitkamp} Ruschau received her wings on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the age 102. Viona was born on the 4th of July, 1922. She was one of ten children born to the late Fred and Cecelia {Bruns} Heitkamp. She grew up on a farm in Minster, Ohio; went to a one-room schoolhouse; and graduated from Minster High...

Aug 5, 2024

David Alan Caudell, 73, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital after suffering congestive heart failure for several years. He was the loving husband of Marsha Millican Caudell. They celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on May 25th.

Born in Dayton, Ohio on September 18, 1950, he was the son...