All Obituaries

David Allen Johnson, born July 2, 1943 in Troy, passed away at home after a long illness on January 16, 2021 at the age of 77.  He leaves behind a loving wife, Ann Johnson, married for 24 years and together for 27 years. He also leaves two brothers: James Johnson and Tom Johnson both of Alabama; children: Nakia Thompson of Piqua; Tameka Harrison of Greenville; Trisha Studebaker of Troy and Tim Johnson of Piqua; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  In addition to his...

David L. Harshbarger, age 70, of Greenville, OH passed away on January 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 24, 1950 in Troy, OH to the late David E. and Herma L. (Selvage) Harshbarger. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Diana L. (Battles) Harshbarger; children: Lori (Ben) Harshman of Piqua; Todd Harshbarger of Greenville and Brad (Kelly) Harshbarger of Greenville; brother and sisters: Mike (Paula) Harshbarger of Gettysburg; Brenda (Tim) Davis of Troy; Ruth Warner of...

Ruth Marian Bloomer Galbreath, 93, went to God on January 15, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Troy, Ohio and in recent years of Ohio Living-Dorothy Love, Sidney, Ohio.  She will be remembered as an independent, active and artistic mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and member of the community. Ruth was born in Atlanta, Ohio to Margaret and Sydney Bloomer. Preceding her in death are her parents, brother Jerome Bloomer, and David K Galbreath Sr. She is survived by three...

THOMAS W. BLANKENSHIP   Thomas W. Blankenship, age 69, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on January 11, 1952 in Miami County, OH to the late Kenneth W. and Opal Mae (Swartz) Blankenship.    He is survived by his half brothers and sisters:  Kenneth D. (Deb) Blankenship, Jeffry Blankenship, Peggy (Steven) Evans, Debra Blankenship, Pauline Sage, Cindy Blankenship and Della (Robert) Rike and...

DONNA SUE (TEDROW) MCDANIEL, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on February 3, 1939 to the late Harley and Margaret Elizabeth (Rutledge) Tedrow.  On October 22, 1955, she married Paul L. McDaniel and he preceded her in death on October 24, 1984. Donna is survived by one daughter: Debra (Spencer) Smallenbarger of Casstown; siblings: twin brothers, Larry Tedrow and Gary (Phyllis) Tedrow of...

Austin Gary Massingill, age 79, formerly of Troy, OH; more recently of New Tazewell, TN passed away on January 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on August 11, 1941 in Kenvir, KY to the late Claude and Helen (Fultz) Massingill.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years: Sue Ann (Kerg) Massingill on April 15, 1994.  Gary is survived by his wife: Barbara (Richard) Massingill; his daughters:  Heidi Sue Werst and husband Rob of Piqua; Shelli Ann Jackson and...

JANICE KAY FRANCIS, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Butler-Warren Hospice House in Middletown.  She was born on January 30, 1939 in Piqua to the late Vional and Dorothy Marie (Gump) Gilliland. Kay is survived by three children: Jeff (Jayme) Francis of Hurst, TX, Jim (Vicki) Francis of Fletcher, OH and JoLynne (Pete) Wical of Waynesville, OH; siblings: Carol (Earl) Burley of Troy, OH, Tom (Pam) Ashman of Troy, OH and Jimmy Ashman of Wapakoneta, OH;...

PATRICIA SUE (DUFF) MARLOW, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on February 17, 1941 in Casstown to the late Melvin and Margareita (McDonald) Duff.  On July 3, 1960, she married Robert B. Marlow and they recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. In addition to her husband, Pat is survived by three children: Diana (Greg) Wesco, Thomas (Michelle) Marlow and Steven (Jeanie) Marlow; and five grandchildren: Ryan, Meredith, Ben,...

JEFFREY LEE PLANK, age 51, of Troy, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center ICU in Troy.  He was born on January 11, 1970 in Troy to James L. Plank and Judy C. Kidder, both of Troy. In addition to his parents, Jeff is survived by two children: Kelsey Fitzgerald of Florida and Jeffrey Plank of Indiana; siblings: Justin Bolin of Troy, Jill Cyphers of Troy and Tracey (Brad) Hughes of Dayton; and four grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by maternal...

  WILLIS E. PELASTON, age 78, passed away on January 10, 2021 at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek.  He was born on January 21, 1942 in Columbia, KY to the late Veo Preston and Ann Daisy (Stotts) Wilkinson. Willis is survived by his wife of 52 years: Bettie Pelaston; children: Danielle Pelaston of Troy, Robin A. Dawson of Arcanum, Carolyn Miller-Hill of Englewood, Daryl Pelaston of Tipp City and Todd (Judy) Pelaston of Piqua; brother: Mike Wilkinson of Troy; seven grandchildren:...