All Obituaries

Eugene Robert Christian, age 86, of Troy, OH went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH. He was born on April 2, 1936 in Hallstead, PA to the late Harvey and Helen Bernita (Nemire) Christian. Gene is survived by his wife of almost 68 years: Jean Louise (Carter) Christian; sons: Timothy David (Joyce) Christian of Green Valley, AZ and Dale Robert (Teresa) Christian of Troy; daughters: Joy Ellen (Allan) Wrona of Northfield and...

Robert “Bob” Edmond Knife, age 85, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at StoryPoint of Troy.  He was born on October 17, 1937, in Troy, to the late Dale Knife and Ella (Anderson) Kerns. Bob is survived by his wife of 64 years: Barbara (Hess) Knife; two children: Robert Edmond Knife, Jr., of Troy, and Teresa Ann (John) Simmons of CO; one grandchildren: Robert Edmond Knife III; and four great grandchildren: McKayla, Titus, Sophia and Gavin.  In addition...

Iness Lorene Lester, age 90, of Casstown, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County. She made her preparation on March 10, 1968, when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior.  She was born on May 23, 1932 in Drill (Russell County), Virginia to Hugh Franklin and Myrtie Florence (Arms) Coleman. Lorene was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Curtis.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister...

Karen Lee Angel, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at her residence.  Karen was born on September 17, 1941, in Dayton to the late James and Gladys (Costello) Dixon. Angel is survived by her sons: Edward (Trudy) Angel of Casa Grande, AZ, and Ricky Angel of Troy, OH; grandchildren: Andrew, Alysha, Abby, Adam, and Aiden Angel; and great grandchildren: Zennon and Zakai Angel. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her husband: Carl C. Angel on...

Cynthia Sue Marr, age 62, of Troy, OH passed away on January 19, 2023 at Troy Care Center.  She was born on May 3, 1960 in Troy, OH to the late Douglas C. Marr and Phyllis E. (Burnside) Marr Meek. Cindy is survived by her brother: Scott J. (Susan Holobaugh) Marr of Piqua, OH; Uncle: Jim Marr of Piqua; Aunt: Sharon Tait of Mission Vejo,  CA; Cousins: Donna Gheen Rue of Troy, Julie Graves of Piqua, Trevor Raham of Pasadena, CA, John Tait of CA and Heather Wallace of San Clemente, CA...

Jean E. Adkins, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on January 18, 2023, at the Miami County Hospice Inpatient Unit.  She was born on March 12, 1935 in Piqua, OH to the late Robert E. and Maxine I. (Huffman) Silvers. Jean is survived by her children: Scott Sales and Kathy Barker (Danny) Davidson, both of Troy; step children: Debra Baker, Chuck Adkins, Jack (Sherry) Adkins, and Doug Adkins; siblings: James (Pat) Silvers, Joan Broyles, and Lois Ann (Butch) Albaugh; grandchildren: Alisha...

Jennifer Anne Dearth, age 58, of Columbus, OH passed away on January 17, 2023, at her home.  She was born on June 1, 1964, in Piqua, OH to the late George E. and Marilyn K. (Walker) Dearth. Jennifer is survived by brother: Jon W. Dearth of Troy; sister; Rebecca L. (Thomas) Confroy of  Piqua; niece: Katherine Confroy and nephew: Thomas Confroy Jr., both of Piqua.   Jennifer was a 1982 graduate of Troy High School and a 1986 of Otterbein College where she received a...

Ethyl M. Osweiler, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on January 17, 2023 at Brookdale of Troy.  She was born on August 28, 1936 in Tipp City, OH to the late Alvin and Inez (Upton) Biser. She is survived by her daughters: Amy Thompson of Batavia, OH; Beth (David Lauder) Osweiler of Bakersfield, CA; stepchildren: Kathy (James) Friedman of Westerville, OH and Scott (Beth) Osweiler of Rose City, MI; siblings: Wilda “Toots” (Melvin) Funderburg of New Carlisle, OH; Doris Deeter of...

Candise Elaine Snyder, age 73, passed away on January 13, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  She was born on June 26, 1949 in Celina, OH to the late Gerald and Virginia (Rupert) Chrisman.  She was married to Allan Brent Snyder, and he preceded her in death on June 25, 2010. Candy is survived by her children: Mona (Tim) Anderson of Troy; Mark Aaron (Debbie) Laux of Dublin and Heather Croft of Troy; stepchildren: Scott (Jennifer) Snyder of Lafayette, IN and Susie (Terry)...

Frank D. Edmisten, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on January 12, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on August 3, 1944 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Frank R. and Clara M. (Ingles) Edmisten. He is survived by his wife of 40 years of marriage: Linda L. (Welker) Edmisten; sons and daughters-in-law: Chris and Shari of Clyde Park, MT; Brett and Lauren of Idaho Falls, ID and Andy and Kim of Bozeman, MT; stepdaughters: Tonja and David of Pickerington, OH and Tracy of Piqua, OH;...