ALYSSA L. CLASON, 28, of Sidney passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:46 AM at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Miamisburg. She was born on June 6, 1995 in Piqua, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert Clason Jr. and Tracey (Wilson) Foster, who survives. She is survived by three siblings, Latasha (Christopher) Smith of Piqua, Katlyn (Jessica) Clason of Russia and Brooklyn (Mason) Foster of Sidney; special nieces/nephews, Isaiah, Tayshaun, Adalynn, Hunter, Braylee and Kyrie;...

NEIL E. “SPARKY” STALEY, SR., age 86 of Sidney, Ohio passed away at 9 A.M. April 28, 2024 at Fair Haven Shelby County Home.  Neil was born July 17, 1937 in Piqua, Ohio, son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Vogler) Staley. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1956.  Neil was an electrician for General Motors for many years. After retiring, he farmed his land and worked at local car dealerships in finance departments.  Neil was involved in Boy Scouts, volunteering...

DORIS L. DILBONE, age 94 of Houston, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at 3:55 AM at Fair Haven Shelby County Home. She was born on July 31, 1929, in Champaign County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry and Ethel (Calland) Valentine, and step-daughter of the late Chester Everingham. In November of 1949 she married William C. Dilbone who preceded her in death August 28, 2017. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Kathy (Henry) Wurth of St. Marys, Keith W. (Stephanie) Dilbone of Tipp...

JOHN F. “FRANKIE” ENGLAND JR., age 40, of Piqua passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. He was born on July 30, 1983 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Frankie was the only child of Jo Ann Sauers. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Ed Sauers, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Judy K. (Rose) Gustin whom he cherished and his beloved uncle Joe Gustin. Frankie was a graduate of Piqua High...

Lanny Gump age 78 of Sidney passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 5:50 PM at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born the son of Earl and Maud “Mickey” (Buhl) Gump on October 8, 1945, in Sidney who preceded him in death. Lanny is survived by his loving family, Neawana Sue (Baker) Gump, children, Andy (Rhonda) Gump and Heather (Tom) Marvin, and grandchildren, Jacob and Laney. Lanny served his country proudly with the United States Army. He worked 44 dedicated...

Mary Ida Zimmerman Monnin Mary, born on October 28, 1925, went to be with our Lord on April 21, 2024. She grew up on a farm in Ft. Loramie, OH., the daughter of Joseph and Pauline Zimmerman.  Chores were a part of her life and living during the Great Depression resulted in a strong spirit.  As a child, she loved playing baseball and was quite athletic.  This love of baseball continued as she supported the REDs, win or lose. After high school, she entered nurse’s...

ROBERT H. “BOB” BERRYMAN, 71, of Sidney, passed away at 2:08 A.M. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his residence. He was born on January 17, 1953 in Sidney, Ohio, the son of the late Robert C. and Evelyn (Howell) Berryman. On February 9, 1975 he married the former Marlene Dorsey, who survives along with three children, Robert (Kendra) Berryman of Anna, Stephanie “Annie” Bennett of Sidney, and Benjamin (Sula) Berryman of Conover, OH; nine grandchildren; one...

BARBARA A. (GRIESHOP) COLE, 77, of Sidney passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 2:47 PM at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. She was born on June 22, 1946 in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Hubert and Anna Mary (Meyer) Grieshop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Cole, on November 4, 2023. She is survived by three daughters, Angela Smith, Julie (Eric) Mestemaker, and Lori (Steve) Petitjean, grandchildren, Tyler (Stephanie) Wiford, Jordan (Greg) Marshall, Kassandra...

DONALD CRAIG “DON” FRANCIS, 80, of Sidney passed away at 2:40 P.M. Monday, April 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born on January 5, 1944 in Floyd County, Kentucky, the son of the late EL and Goldie (Ratliff) Francis. On October 20, 1963 he married the former Crystal Hensley, who survives along with three children, Craig (Tracey) Francis of Sidney, Paul (Georgeanna) Francis of Kenton, OH, and Jeff (Jenny) Francis of Elizabeth, IN; grandchildren, Ashley (Ken) Miller, Amanda...

GERALD STEVEN COOK, 66, of Sidney passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 6:03 AM at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on November 9, 1957 in Sidney, Ohio, the son of the late Gerald Eugene and Carolyn Aldena (Staley) Cook. He is survived by three siblings, Dolly (Louis) Ivey of Zanesfield, Scott (Brenda) Cook of Sidney and Dixy (Kevin) Carey of Sidney; twelve nieces and nephews and fifteen great nieces and great nephews. Mr. Cook was self-employed working as an Herbalist and...