Longtime West Union Resident Dorothy Piatt Dies at 87
Dorothy Florence Piatt, a lifelong Adams County resident known for her neighborhood support, died October 23, 2025 at Eagle Creek Nursing Center in West Union. Her passing matters to local residents because it marks the loss of a familiar community presence and a reminder of the role small town networks play in caring for older neighbors.
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Dorothy Florence Piatt, 87, of West Union passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Eagle Creek Nursing Center in West Union. Born May 1, 1939 in Tiffin Township, she spent her life in Adams County where family ties and neighborly connections shaped daily life.
Piatt was preceded in death by her father Chester Stanley Piatt and her mother Myrtle Mae Rothwell Piatt. Survivors include cousins Diana Sarbell of Cherry Fork, Sandra Tully of Lynx, Junior Conn of Grove City, and several other cousins who remain in the region. Lafferty Funeral Home Incorporated is serving the family.
The community may be familiar with Piatt for her steady presence and her willingness to assist those around her. Research notes describe her as someone who loved being around people and helping her surrounding neighbors. In small town settings such as Tiffin Township and Brush Creek Township, those informal networks of care are a significant aspect of social life, providing everyday assistance and companionship that formal services do not always replace.
Interment is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Hamilton Cemetery in Brush Creek Township. The funeral home has asked that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to Lafferty Funeral Home Incorporated, which can be reached at 937 544 2121. Condolences can be posted online at www.LaffertyFuneralHome.com.
For residents of Adams County the death of a long time neighbor highlights the ongoing need to support local elder care resources and to maintain community ties. Nursing centers such as Eagle Creek serve as both medical and social hubs for older residents, and the connections between families, funeral providers and cemeteries trace the civic infrastructure that shapes how communities respond to loss.
As the county continues to navigate issues related to aging populations, caregiving resources and rural social capital, moments like this underscore the value of neighborhood engagement. Piatt’s passing removes a familiar face from local life, and the arrangements at Hamilton Cemetery will bring together family and neighbors to mark her life and the quiet contributions she made to those around her.
