Roger Harold Kirk
Sep 8, 2026
Roger Harold Kirk, age 98,of Casstown, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Vancrest-Upper Valley, Troy. He was born January 10, 1928, on the family farm near Casstown, to the late George and Dorothy (Moyer) Kirk.
Those left to cherish his memory include wife: Nancy; and his two children: Barbara Bowman of Casstown, and Stephen (Lori) Kirk of West Milton;...
Nancy L. (McCandliss) Potter
Sep 8, 2026
Nancy L. Potter, age 91, formerly of Troy; more recently of Miamisburg passed away on September 8, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1935 in Dayton to the late Robert and Grace McCandliss. She was married to Ray Potter and he preceded her in death on May 17, 2017.
She is survived by her son: Kirk (Claudine) Waymire; six grandchildren:...
David Todd Schaefer
Sep 4, 2026
David Todd Schaefer, age 60, of Troy, OH passed away on September 4, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy. He was born on February 21, 1966 in Troy to Faith Ann (Hunt) Schaefer and the late Eldon Ray “Foot” Schaefer.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law: Thomas and Robin Schaefer of Rosenberg,...
Catherine I. (Lukens) Melvin
Sep 1, 2026
Catherine I. (Lukens) Melvin
Catherine I. Melvin age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday Sept 1, 2026, at UVMC. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Charles Lukens and Charlotte (Scroggy) Lukens.
Cathie is survived by her husband of 32 years, Charles P. Melvin; son David (Celeste) Kelsey of Englewood; daughter Rachel Kelsey of Cincinnati; and daughter Andie (Laura) Hutchinson...
Joshua Ryan Martin
Sep 1, 2026
Joshua Ryan Martin, age 48 of Troy, passed away on September 1, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. He was born on July 11, 1978, to Jill (Huffaker) (Dave) Morris of Oxford, OH, and the late Theodore J Martin.
In addition to his mother, Joshua is survived by his wife of 20 years: Dawn Martin; two...
Michael E. Weaver
Aug 31, 2026
Michael E. Weaver, age 78, of Troy, passed away on Monday August 31, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on December 12, 1947, in Troy, Ohio, to the late Marvin Weaver and Gladys (Ingle) Jones.
Mike is survived by his wife of almost 60 years: Pamela (Gerken) Weaver; daughters: Angie (John) McLain of Greenwood, IN and...
Anita Sue Hass
Aug 31, 2026
Anita Sue Hass, age 79, of Conover, OH passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born on May 30, 1947 in Troy, OH to the late James R. and Mildred Martha (Young) Chronaberry.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years of marriage: Bob Hass; daughter: Melinda Ciriegio of Boca Raton, FL; grandchildren:...
Barbara "Babs" J. Young
Aug 28, 2026
Barbara J. “Babs” Young, age 91, of Troy, OH, passed away on August 28, 2026 at her residence. She was born on February 13, 1935 in Greenville, OH to the late Job and Ethel (Alexander) Mitchell. She was married to her husband of 61 years: H. David “Dave” Young, and he preceded her in death on December 16, 2014.
Babs is...
Donald L. Baker
Aug 26, 2026
Donald L. Baker, age 87, passed away on August 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 17, 1939 in Troy, OH to the late Robert “Bob” and Mildred (Sturgeon) Baker.
Donald is survived by his wife of 48 years: Charlie Sue (Clark) Baker; three children: Kristina Baker, Felicia (Amanda) Sullivan and Vanessa Baker; brother: Denny (Carol) Baker and...
Marilyn Florence (Brunn) Osting
Aug 23, 2026
MARILYN FLORENCE (BRUNN) OSTING
Marilyn Florence (Brunn) Osting, age 94, of Troy, OH passed away on August 23, 2026. She was born on October 28, 1931 in Wapakoneta, OH to the late Clarence Franklin and Mildred Margaret (Seitz) Brunn. She married Alven Albert Osting on July 4, 1952 and he preceded her in death on November 30, 2024.
She is survived by...
Duane E. Polley
Aug 22, 2026
Duane E. Polley, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2026 at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1957 in Maysville, KY to the late Frealyn and Norma (Dillon) Polley.
He is survived by his siblings: Carmelia (Nick) Fox of Casstown, Elaine (Bill) Rumpler of Hamilton, Wendell (Donna) Polley of Louisville, KY, and Dennis (Jackie) Polley of Tipp...
Gaston C. Lavayen
Aug 19, 2026
Gaston C. Lavayen, age 68, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, at his residence surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 23,1958, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, a son of the late Cristobal Vidal Lavayen Miranda and Donatila Isaura Barahona Leon.
Gaston enjoyed being outdoors. He was an avid gardener and he had a passion for being...
Melvyn Douglas Roeth
Aug 17, 2026
Melvyn Douglas Roeth, age 85, of Piqua, OH passed away on August 17, 2026 at StoryPoint of Troy. He was born on January 20, 1941 in Troy, OH to the late Herbert Ernest and Gladys Rebecca (Phillips) Roeth.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years: Marilyn A. (Smith) Roeth; sons and daughter-in-law: Mike Roeth of Fort Wayne, IN, Mark...
Kevin Harnish
Aug 13, 2026
Kevin Harnish, age 47, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2026 at Kettering Health Troy. He was born on September 15, 1978 in Troy, OH to Richard “Butch” and Cassie (Brandon) Harnish.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 24 years: Nikole (Metro) Harnish; his children: Libby (Austin) Johnson, Leah Harnish, Luke Harnish...
Alan C. Dunavent
Aug 5, 2026
Alan C. Dunavent, age 73, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on September 25, 1952 in Troy, OH to the late Forrest H. and Thelma E. (Bybee) Dunavent.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years of marriage: Sara “Sally” (Ridenour) Dunavent; sons: Derek Dunavent of Troy and Aaron...
Hazel Virginia Eckl
Aug 4, 2026
Hazel Virginia Eckl, age 83, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. She was born on April 27, 1943, to the late Paul Wesley and Aora (Davis) Cline of Mt. Sterling, KY.
Hazel is survived by her husband, they were together 51 years: Arthur C. Eckl III; two children:...
Cindy Marie Morse
Aug 3, 2026
Cindy Marie Morse, age 67, of Troy, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy. She was born on September 27, 1958, in Troy, to the late William “Red” and Dolores (Stambaugh) Conley.
Cindy is survived by her husband of 49 years: Kim A. Morse; daughter: Kaitlin Morse; and one sister: Amelia “Cookie”...
Thomas Alan Drake
Aug 3, 2026
Thomas Alan Drake, 70, of Troy, Ohio, was born on October 24, 1955, at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, to James "Jim" Drake and Jane (Zieger) Drake. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with ALS on August 3, 2026.
Tom shared a devoted marriage with his beloved wife of nearly...
Gary Lee Corn
Aug 3, 2026
Gary Lee Corn, age 83, of Tipp City, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June 26, 1943, in Troy to the late Chester and Audrey (Kingery) Corn.
Gary is survived by four children: Rhonda (Merle) Keppel of Tipp City, Rodney Corn of Troy, Rachael (David) Lester of Tipp City and Ronica (David) Fischer...
Winona "Marie" Parson
Aug 2, 2026
Winona “Marie” Parson, age 89, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Vancrest of New Carlisle. She was born on March 10, 1937, in Garrison, KY, to the late Charles Herbert and Carrie (Madden) Ruckel.
Marie is survived by two children: Glenn “Roger” (Michelle) Parson, Jr. of Franklin, OH, and Shirley Ann (Michael) Taylor of Troy, OH; siblings:...
