Obituaries

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Ian Nathaniel Geer

Ian Nathaniel Geer

Jun 9, 2026

Ian Nathaniel Geer, age 33, of Pleasant Hill, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his wife, family and dog. He was born on March 30, 1993, in Dayton, to Barry Dwayne and Cynthia (Fulkerson) Geer.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, who he was with for 12 years and married...

Kody Leroy Miller

Kody Leroy Miller

Jun 6, 2026

Kody Leroy Miller, age 30, of Piqua, OH, passed away on June 6, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on May 1, 1996 in Piqua to the late Gary A. and Vicki Ann Miller.

Kody is survived by siblings: Elizabeth (David Busse) Miller and Brandon Miller; nephews: Carter and Koen Busse; niece: Ameerah Miller; fiancé: Cheyenne North, her daughter:...

Lois J. Thompson

Lois J. Thompson

Jun 3, 2026

Lois J. Thompson, age 83, of Troy, Ohio passed away June 3, 2026 at Piqua Care Center. She was born on September 7, 1942 in Quincy, Ohio to the late Jacob Rodney and Zelma Elizabeth (Neer) Melhorn.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years: James Estel Thompson; sons: Rod (Stacy) Thompson of Fletcher, Dale (Lisa) Thompson of Troy and...

John Robert Slonaker

John Robert Slonaker

May 30, 2026

John Robert Slonaker, age 90, of Troy, OH passed away on May 30, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1935 in Greenville, OH to the late Joseph Robert and Ruth Estelle (Miller) Slonaker.

John is survived by his wife of 63 years of marriage: Linda L. (Longendelpher) Slonaker; one child: Stephanie J. Favorite of Sun City, AZ; one daughter-in-law: Denise...

Jacquline (Jackie) Louise Czaja

Jacquline (Jackie) Louise Czaja

May 27, 2026

Jacquline (Jackie) Louise Czaja, 65, of Troy, Ohio passed away on May 27, 2026. She was born in Buffalo, New York on December 22, 1960. Jackie is preceded in death by her mother Janet and sister Jennifer. She is survived by her sisters Mary Ann and Jayne and her children Drake, Damian, Loki, Sapphire, and Serenity.

Jackie worked for many years...

Barbara Ann Comer

Barbara Ann Comer

May 26, 2026

Barbara Ann (Liesenhoff) Comer, age 90, of Troy, OH, passed away on May 26, 2026 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born on January 30, 1936 in Dayton, OH to the late Edward Hershel and Margaret Catherine (Schommer) Liesenhoff.

Barbara is survived by her children: Stacie (Paul) Brown and Shane (Heather) Comer; grandson: Cameron (Cassidy Stout) Brown; and...

Donnie E. Easterling

Donnie E. Easterling

May 23, 2026

Donnie E. Easterling, age 83, of Troy, OH, passed away on May 23, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy. He was born on March 22, 1943 in Pikeville, KY to the late Winfield and Samie Arcona (Bartlet) Easterling.

Donnie is survived by his children: Kimberly Easterling of Troy and Jerry Easterling of Centerville; brothers: William, Richard, and Wendell...

Jacob "Jake" Morris

Jacob "Jake" Morris

May 22, 2026

Jacob “Jake” Morris, age 45, of Christiansburg, OH passed away on May 22, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on May 15, 1981, in Sidney, OH to Nathan L. and Linda (Cardel) Morris.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings: Joshua, Nathan J., Aaron and Naomi Morris.

He was a longtime member of...

Cameron Douglas Orr

Cameron Douglas Orr

May 21, 2026

Cameron Douglas Orr, Age 67, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on May 21, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Douglas Cameron Orr and Janet Marian Roberts.

Cam was an Aftermarket Technical Sales Associate with SPX Flow.

Cam is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Orr; his children, Whitney Orr and Sean Orr, of Katy,...

Wayne E. Wagner

Wayne E. Wagner

May 21, 2026

Wayne E. Wagner, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on May 21, 2026 at the Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on June 30, 1941 in Piqua, OH to the late Ernest M. and Marie M. (Douthitt) Wagner.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years: Barbara (Smith) Wagner; sons and daughters-in-law: David (Tina) Wagner of The Villages,...

Herma Faye Bowling Gibbons

Herma Faye Bowling Gibbons

May 19, 2026

Herma Faye Bowling Gibbons, 88, of Bellbrook, Ohio, died on May 19, 2026 at Centerville Post Acute in Centerville, Ohio. She was born in York, Kentucky on December 24, 1937, a daughter of the late Garrett Hobert and Hazel Colley Bowling.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Earl Gibbons whom she married on August 13, 1965 in Dayton,...

Roy Don Whitehead, Sr.

Roy Don Whitehead, Sr.

May 18, 2026

Roy Don Whitehead Sr, 90, of Troy, OH, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, after a brief illness.

Don was born on his family farm in Wellsville, MO to the late Roy and Bessie Ida Whitehead (nee Rubey). Don was 4th generation on the farm and grew up without running water and electricity, which made his achievement as an F-8U...

Linda Kay Kennedy Newman

Linda Kay Kennedy Newman

May 16, 2026

Linda Kay Kennedy Newman, age 71, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born on April 6, 1955, in Troy.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Charity Newman; step-daughter, Devera (Jason) Sales; sisters, Diana (Wade) Wilhelm, Carol (Tim) Meyer, and Brenda Kennedy Coverstone; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She grew up...

Douglas A. "Doug" Pennybacker

Douglas A. "Doug" Pennybacker

May 11, 2026

Doug passed away on May 11, 2026, at his residence as a result of an untreated injury. He always thought he could “doctor” himself and did not reach out for help.

He was a childhood cancer survivor after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in 1991. During that time, he was chosen as a Wright-Patt Young Hero, and was recognized with...

Dennis Edward "Ed" Garrett, Sr.

Dennis Edward "Ed" Garrett, Sr.

May 11, 2026

Dennis Edward “Ed” Garrett, Sr., age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on May 11, 2026 at the Troy Rehabilitation Center. He was born on September 27, 1944 in Springfield, OH to the late William D. and Wilma Jean (Mowery) Garrett.

He is survived by his two sons: Ed (Kristin) Garrett and Noah (Rhonda) Garrett; grandchildren: Rebecca Ann Garrett, Zach (Rebecka)...

William A. Leffel

William A. Leffel

May 8, 2026

William A. Leffel, age 92 of Troy, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. He was born October 22, 1933, in Troy, Ohio to the late Robert A. Sr. and Kathryn (Staley) Leffel.

He is survived by daughter, Diana L. (Steve) Stebbins of Greenville, Ohio, and Debra A. (Jeff) Meredith of Covington, Ohio, four granddaughters...

Everett Jan Wilson

Everett Jan Wilson

May 8, 2026

Dr. Everett Jan “E.J.” Wilson, age 78, of Troy, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born on May 10, 1947, in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Dr. Everett E. and Hazel E. (Moyer) Wilson.

Everett is survived by his wife of over 60 years: Muriel Eileen (Martin) Wilson; three children: Richard M. Wilson,...

Una Rae Sweeney

Una Rae Sweeney

May 4, 2026

Una Rae Sweeney, age 90, of Centerville, OH passed away on May 4, 2026 at the Bethany Village. She was born on December 11, 1935 in Liberty, KY to the late Arnold and Flossie (Moore) Sweeney.

She is survived by her sisters-in-law: Joyce Sweeney of Columbia, SC, Mary Sweeney of Troy; five nieces and nephews: Laura Sweeney Cevallos, Craig Sweeney, Christopher...

Joseph "Joe" Lee Hochdoerfer

Joseph "Joe" Lee Hochdoerfer

Apr 28, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Lee Hochdoerfer, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on April 28, 2026 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC. He was born on January 25, 1948 in Dayton, OH to the late Joseph and Marjorie (Strine) Hochdoerfer.

Joe is survived by his wife of 34 years: Patricia Jo (Spencer) Hochdoerfer of Troy; children: Angelique Duffy of Kennesaw, GA...

Mark Ian Goodall

Mark Ian Goodall

Apr 27, 2026

Mark Ian Goodall, age 68, of Troy, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 6, 1957, in Aberdeen, Scotland, to the late William Hayman and Helenor (Walker) Goodall.

Mark is survived by his wife: Melissa (Markley) Goodall; son and daughter in Scotland; Two stepsons: Gregory Hill III and Terry Seifman; one sister in...