Storck, R. Bruce 50 of Tipp City passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday January 28, 2012. Born June 19, 1961 in Troy, Ohio to Robert and Betty (Lochtefeld) Storck. He is preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his mother, brother; Bill and his wife Sherry Storck, sister; Brenda Storck and daughter; Brianna all of Tipp City, as well as nephews; Scott and Brad Storck and niece; Megan Storck. Bruce was a 1979 graduate of Tippecanoe High School, owner of Storck Heating and Cooling and a former member of the Sons of the American Legion, Tipp City. Memorial Service will be held at Noon on Saturday February 4, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tipp City, Father R. Mark Sherlock officiating. Visitation 10:30 until time of service at Noon at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Contributions may be made in memory of Bruce to the Miami County Animal Shelter 1110 N. County Rd. 25A Troy, Ohio 45373.

Massie, Sarah G. 76 of Tipp City passed away Saturday January 28, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Born July 25, 1935 in Lunda, Ohio to Loring and Hazel {Flax} Thompson who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband and love of her life for 57 years; Russell Alfred Massie, Tipp City, 3 sons; Randall Lee and his wife Carol Massie, Hillsboro, Ohio, James and his wife Barbara Massie, San Antonio, Texas, and Michael Alyn and his wife Sharon Massie, Casstown, Ohio along with 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Sarah was a woman of great faith in God. She invested her life in her family and in teaching children. She was beloved by her friends, for her compassionate heart for others. She was a nursery school teacher for many years at The Little Grey House Nursery Preschool in Tipp City. Sarah was also a long standing member of the Mid-County Church of Christ serving as the church’s Director of their “Thursday School” preschool program for 35 years. The family will receive friends at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, Ohio 45371 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM on Friday February 3, 2012. Funeral service 10:30 AM Saturday February 4th at the funeral home, Pastor Ralph Royce officiating, burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City.

Perry, Betty Jane {Taylor} 94 of Tipp City passed away peacefully on Friday January 27, 2012 at Spring Meade Health Center, Tipp City. Born January 14, 1918 in Piqua, Ohio to the late George and Ruth {Athey} Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Howard Perry. She is survived by her 4 daughters; Kay and her husband Otto Kitzing, Peoria, AZ, Janet and her husband Steve Barno, Tipp City, OH, Karen and her husband Jerry Huntsberger, Tipp City, OH and Jane Taylor, Murrietta, CA. Also surviving are her sister; Marilou Howe, Tipp City and 12 grandchildren; Jamie, Michelle, Tadd and Tim Downs, Stephanie Precord, Kim Hagen, Carl and Kurt Huntsberger, Kristen and Eric Rice, Jennifer Morris and Tracy Harnish, as well as 14 great grandchildren. Betty was a 1936 graduate of Tippecanoe High School, a member of Tipp City United Methodist Church and an active member of the Tipp Historical Society, and had taught knitting to many, many students at community services. She was retired from Springhill Nurseries after working for 50 years as an office secretary. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday January 31, 2012 at the Tipp City United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Third St., Pastor Bonita Wood officiating, burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation 2 to 6 PM on Monday January 30th at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, Ohio 45371 www.fringsandbayliff.com

McGraw, Oliver James “Jim” age 73 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away January 21, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. Born February 6, 1938 in Dayton, OH to Holloway and Pearl (Rogers) McGraw. Jim worked for 16 years at NCR as a job setter and for 30 years as head custodian at Tipp City High School, retiring in 2003. A member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tipp City and the Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Virgil and Michael McGraw and one sister Colleen Greene. Surviving Jim are his loving wife of 54 years Cecilia “Marie” McGraw; five children and their spouses James McGraw, Troy; Jesse and Annemarie McGraw, Vandalia; Anthony and Lisa McGraw, Troy; Susan and Steve Berger, Tipp City: and Andrew and Cathy McGraw, Tipp City. 16 Grandchildren Melinda (Berger) and husband Andrew Sherfy; Amanda, Steven, Joey, Chelsea, Michael, Kevin, Rachael, Thomas, David, Lauren, Jenna, Mallory, Erin, Cassidy, and Nicholas McGraw. And great granddaughter Delaney Sherfy. Sisters Dianna McGraw, Tipp City; Patty (Ron) Foster, Wonder, GA; and Joyce Clasby, Troy. Jim enjoyed gardening, landscaping his home, and shopping. He especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and his beloved wife Marie. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 am Wednesday January 25, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 753 S. Hyatt St. Tipp City. Father Marc Sherlock celebrant with burial in St. John’s Cemetery, Tipp City. Visitation 5 – 8 pm Tuesday at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 West Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371 and one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church. www.fringsandbayliff.com

Cheadle, Adam D. 31 Cincinnati, Ohio; formerly of Tipp City entered into peace and personal healing on Monday January 16, 2012. Born August 30, 1980 in Troy, Ohio to William and Elaine {Freeze} Cheadle. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother; Elaine and her husband Gary Meyers of Troy, Ohio, 2 brothers; Sean and his wife Cheryl Cheadle, Troy, Ohio, Aaron and his wife Kim Cheadle, Tipp City and one nephew; Connor Cheadle. Adam attended Tippecanoe High School and Sinclair College and had worked for Tip O’ the Town restaurant for 6 and 1/2 years before moving to Cincinnati. Visitation 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday January 22, 2012 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, Ohio 45371 and one hour prior to the funeral service at 11:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2012 at Ginghamsburg Church, South Campus. Burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City. Contributions may be made in memory of Adam to the Miami County Recovery Council; 1059 N. Market St. Troy, Ohio 45373. www.fringsandbayliff.com

Stoughton, Dorothy M. 89 of Tipp City passed away Sunday January 15, 2012 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. Born January 20, 1922 in Kenton, Ohio to Herbert and Opal {Dally} Holland. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Richard M. Stoughton in 1998, brothers; Ray Holland and Keith Holland. She is survived by her children; John Stoughton, Tipp City, June and her husband Ken Cannon, Beavercreek, sisters; Mary Kathryn Carey, LaRue, Ohio, Reba Coats, Kenton, Ohio, grandchildren; John A. and Randi Stoughton, Michael, Caleb and Kyle Cannon, and great grandchildren; Savanna and Levi Whitehouse. Dorothy was a member of the Tipp City United Methodist Church, the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and a long time representative for F.I.S.H. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday January 22, 2012 at Tipp City United Methodist Church at the corner of Main and Third St. Tipp City, Pastor Bonita Wood officiating. Visitation will be from 2 PM to 3 PM prior to the service at the church. Contributions may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the church. Services have been entrusted to FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, Ohio 45371

Baxter, Mary Jane of Tipp City, Ohio went home to be with her heavenly Father whom she loved so much, her mother Veronica, father Donald, infant son Donald, brother Paul, and sister Donna on January 13, 2012. Jane is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Floyd and her wonderful children; Frank and Susan Baxter, Vandalia; Shelly and Dave Layman, Lexington, OH; Debbie Baxter and Garth, Dayton. Her beautiful granddaughters Natalie and Emma Baxter; Marissa and Sophia Layman. Also surviving are her brothers and their families James (Pat) France and Edward (Rosie) France, both of Canton, OH and many nieces and nephews. She graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School and worked as a secretary for Ohio Bell Telephone Company before her marriage. She was the Vice President of Baxter Enterprises. She was the Co-Founder of Dayton Doll Study Club; member of the Ohio Valley Doll Collectors Club; and American Contract Bridge League. Jane also enjoyed gardening her flowers, cooking and baking, and entertaining her beautiful family and wonderful friends. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, S. Hyatt St., Tipp City. Father Marc R. Sherlock officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Tipp City. Visitation 5 – 8 pm Tuesday at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, OH 45371 and one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church on Wednesday. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in memory of Jane.

Harold E. Brill

Harold E. Brill, 86, died January 4, 2012, at his home in Jensen Beach, Florida.

He was born October 26, 1925, in North Manchester, Indiana, to Ira and Hazel (Bechtold) Brill and graduated from Albion High School in 1943.

He was a World War II Army veteran, entering the military in July 1943 at the age of seventeen. He served in the European Theater of Operations and fought in the Battle of the Bulge; he was honorably discharged in April 1946.

He was a 1949 graduate of Manchester College in Indiana where he met his wife, Thelma L. Dunn; they married August 7, 1949.

Before retirement, he was Accounts Payable and Payroll Supervisor at BF Goodrich in Troy, Ohio. He was employed at Goodrich for 34 years.

He lived most of his married life at 7 East Dow St. in Tipp City, Ohio, before moving to Jensen Beach, Florida, in 2009.

He was a long-time member of the Tipp City United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Thelma Brill; sister, Muriel Judy of Salisbury, North Carolina; brother, Wilfred Brill (Joan) of Michigan City, Indiana; daughter, Penny Conway (Joe) of Indianapolis, Indiana; sons, John Brill of Chicago, Illinois, and Dave Brill (Dawn) of Jensen Beach, Florida; and three grandchildren, Rynn Barrett of Jensen Beach, Florida; Michael Conway and Sara Conway of Indianapolis, Indiana; and one great-grandson, David Cruz of Jensen Beach, Florida; as well as two nieces, Andrea Hammond (Todd) of Dayton, Ohio and Jackie Glenn (Michael) of Michigan City, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, Florida, or The American Cancer Society.

Services: Visitation will be on Monday, January 9, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home in Tipp City, Ohio. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, January 10 at 10:30 am at the Tipp City United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Covington, Ohio.

Lucille E. Morgan

Morgan, Lucille E. 80 of Tipp City passed away Thursday December 15, 2011 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH. Born June 18, 1931 in Owensboro, KY to Simon and Pearl {Dowell} Montgomery, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her brothers; Elmo, Larry and Bobby Montgomery and her sisters; Mary Childers and Nadine Pursell. Lucille is survived by her husband Wendell Morgan, Tipp City, daughters; Wanda and her husband Robert Anthony, Tipp City and Sandra and her husband Jack Lovejoy, Christiansburg, and son; Rick and his wife Kay Quillen, Tipp City, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Lucille was an EMT with the Tipp City EMS, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary both in Tipp City. She was a big BINGO fan and enjoyed camping and fishing. Funeral service at Noon on Monday December 19, 2011 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, Ohio 45371 burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City. Visitation 10 AM Monday until time of service at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in memory of Lucille to Miami County Hospice.

Ewbank-Ludy, Ann Curtis “Andye” 71 of Tipp City passed away Monday November 28, 2011 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 3, 1940 in Washington, DC to Walter James and Kathryn Georgia {Bauer} Ewbank who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband James Ludy, Tipp City, son; David and his wife Tamara Tyler-Cowan, Santa Cruz, CA , daughter; Susanna and her husband Andrew Cowan-Utterback, Storrs, CN, brothers and sister; Bobby (Burton) Crook, LaGrande, OR, Jana (Stuart Yoak) Pereau, Bloomington, IN, John L. (Erika) Ewbank, Las Cruces, NM, James Ewbank, Oklahoma City, OK and 3 grandchildren; Elias, Myles and Anna Cowan-Utterback. Andye was self-employed as an editor and researcher, and had worked as a bookkeeper for her husband at Jim Ludy’s Auto Maintenance. She had earned her BS degree in English Literature at Bennington, VT and her BS degree in Environmental Planning at UCSC, she also earned her Master’s degree in Theology at the United Theological Seminary and had studied all the world religions. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Troy, OH and had worked as a volunteer at Carriage Hill Park. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday December 2, 2011 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, Ohio 45371 with The Reverend Judith Dorn officiating, burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, OH. Visitation 6 to 8 PM on Friday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in Ann’s memory to Miami County Hospice.