Dorothy Sue "Shirley' Barnes
Mar 8, 2026
Dorothy Sue “Shirley” Barnes, age 83, of Fletcher, OH passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1942 in Richlands, VA, to the late Aca and Dorothy Irene (Clines) Johnson.
She is survived by her children: Tina (Michael) Force of Fletcher and Scott (Bert) Barnes of Troy; five grandchildren: Brandon (Haley) Force, Mikey (Fiancé, Bree Milne)...
Jimmie Dale "Jim" Watkins
Mar 5, 2026
Jimmie Dale “Jim” Watkins, age 74, of West Milton, OH passed away on March 5, 2026 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on January 6, 1952 in Yakima, WA to the late Dale and Dorothy (Rasmussen) Watkins.
Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years: Kathleen “Kathy” Ruth (Melton) Watkins; his four daughters and sons-in-law: Shannon (Mark) Schlegel,...
William "Bill" C. Laskowski
Mar 4, 2026
William “Bill” C. Laskowski, age 84, of St. Paris, OH and formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on March 4, 2026, while in Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County. He was born March 24, 1941, in Chicago, IL to the late Bernard and Laura (Stawarz) Laskowski.
Bill married Rebecca J. “Becky” (McPherson) Laskowski on November 4, 1977, and she preceded him in...
Daniel Lee Sayre
Mar 2, 2026
Daniel Lee Sayre, age 85, of Sidney, OH passed away very peacefully on March 2, 2026 at Vancrest of Upper Valley. He was born on June 21, 1940 in Sidney to the late Albert Melvin and Verna Mae (Eleyet) Sayre.
He is survived by his wife: Tonya (Piper) Sayre; daughters: Tracey (Bill) Smith of Troy, Pamela Sayre of Huron and Margaret...
Michael Charles Snyder
Mar 2, 2026
Michael Charles Snyder, age 81, of Greenville, OH passed away on March 2, 2026 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on November 10, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late Charles and Josephine Ada (Schmoyer) Snyder.
Michael is survived by his wife of 31 years: Vicki L. (Floyd) Snyder of Greenville; daughters: Christina (Daniel) Hursh of St. Charles, MN...
Kristina Louise Darby
Mar 2, 2026
Kristina Louise Darby, age 66, of Troy, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born in Troy, on December 29, 1959, to the late James and Wilma (Wilson) West.
Kristina is survived by four children: Zachary (Shannon) Darby, Joshua Darby, Jessica Taylor and Jacob (Sarah) Darby; three sisters: Theresa (Kevin) Burnside, Lori (Chris) Dennis and Bonnie...
Jerry Dean Conner
Mar 1, 2026
Jerry Dean Conner, age 85, passed away peacefully at StoryPoint of Troy, surrounded by family.
Jerry was born on October 29, 1940, in Borger, Texas, to Flavel and Opal (McCarty) Conner. Although he was an only child, he was blessed with a close-knit group of cousins who were an important part of his life. Because of his father’s work, the family...
Carolyn Jean (Bucholtz) Hobart
Feb 28, 2026
Carolyn Jean (Bucholtz) Hobart 94 passed peacefully February 28, 2026 at Garbry Ridge Assisted Living in Piqua, Ohio now bound for eternal life in her Heavenly home.
She was born August 28, 1931 in Piqua to the late Albert & Bertha (Bausman) Bucholtz.
On October 22, 1955 she married Charles "Charlie" C. Hobart, Jr. He passed in 2006, age 73, following 50...
Magdaline Jackson
Feb 26, 2026
Magdaline Jackson, age 71, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on August 6, 1954 in El Paso, TX to the late Bennie and Linda (Rodgers) Guarnero.
Magdaline is survived by two children: Kim (Mike) Kazmaier of Casstown and Kaitlynn (Rusty) Tyree of Troy; seven grandchildren: Ian, Dio, Cameron, David, Oraura, Lyric...
John David Crichfield
Feb 24, 2026
John David Crichfield, age 74, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on August 8, 1951, in Indiana.
John is survived by his partner: Judy Ferris; and her children: Jason Ferris and Wendy Evans; and sister: Alice Hines.
John was an active member of Redman’s Club 222, Haymakers 222 ½, Troy Eagles 971...
Alice Marie Gurklies
Feb 24, 2026
Alice Marie Gurklies, age 58, of Troy, OH passed away on February 24, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1967 in Troy, OH to the late Robert F. Gurklies and Nancy L. (Shanck) Bream Gurklies.
She is survived by her siblings: Tim and Brenda Gurklies of West Alexandria, Rebecca Sellman of Troy, Keith Bream of Carlisle, PA, and sister-in-law: Sandy...
Barbara Jean Massie
Feb 23, 2026
Barbara Jean Massie, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on February 23, 2026 at Otterbein of Tipp City. She was born on September 25, 1932 in Casstown, OH to the late Elza S. Massie and Marjorie Kathleen (Hatfield) Massie Wilson.
In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her sons: Brad M. Massie and Bryon Hyatt; stepfather:...
Tammy Lynn Deeter
2026
Tammy Lynn Deeter, age 60, lost her battle with Multiple Myeloma on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton.
Surviving is her long time love and partner: Timothy Eugene Jones. She knew upon being introduced, she had met her soul mate. Also surviving are her children: Manon (Brandon) Williams, April Adkins, Jennifer Adkins, and Allen (Theo) Niciu; her mother: Linda...
Jeremy Brian Alspaugh
Feb 21, 2026
Jeremy Brian Alspaugh, age 42, of Troy passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Tipp City. He was born on November 29, 1983, in Ft. Wayne, IN., to Kathryn “Kitty” (Schweitzer) Alspaugh of Troy and the late Roger “Ozzy” Allen Alspaugh.
Jeremy is survived by his partner: Casey Amend of Tipp City; three children: Ella Snyder, Liam Alspaugh and Jaxanne...
Jeffrey Richard Vogelmeier
Feb 21, 2026
Jeffrey Richard Vogelmeier, age 72, of Troy, OH passed away on February 21, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County. He was born on May 23, 1953 in Newark, OH to the late Arthur and Anita (Frush) Vogelmeier.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 46 years: Susan Vogelmeier; children: Matthew R. (Alisha) Vogelmeier and Abigail Vogelmeier, both of Troy; grandchildren: Blaine...
Curtis R. Bailey
Feb 15, 2026
Curtis R. Bailey, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 9, 1946 in Montgomery County, Ohio, to the late Henry and Geneva (Richey) Bailey.
Curtis is survived by his wife: Sandra “Sandy” (Shaw) Bailey; son: Shawn Bailey of Troy; brother: Gary Bailey of Hastings, NE; sisters: Linda (John) Hastings...
David Christopher Jackson
Feb 14, 2026
David Christopher Jackson, age 78, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on February 19, 1947, in Punxsutawney, PA, to the late Christopher and Bernell (McQuown) Jackson.
David is survived by his wife of 53 years: Magdaline (Guarnero) Jackson; two children: Kim (Mike) Kazmaier of Casstown and Kaitlynn (Rusty) Tyree of Troy;...
Nicholas J. Fonner
Feb 13, 2026
Nicholas J. Fonner
December 4, 1973 – February 13, 2026
Nicholas J. Fonner, of Troy, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1973, in Troy, Ohio, to Denise Stuchell. Nick was a devoted brother, father, and grandfather whose love ran deep and whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and strength to everyone blessed enough...
Becky Jo (Taynor) Peralta
Feb 12, 2026
Becky Jo (Taynor) Peralta, age 74, of New Carlisle, OH passed away on February 12, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born on November 26, 1951 in Xenia, OH to the late Donnal and Blanche (Graham) Taynor Sr.
She is survived by her three children: Allison (Tommy) Burkhard, Holly Stone and Victor (Honey) Peralta; grandchildren: Steven Stone, Samantha Marquez,...
Ronald Stephen Craft, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
Ronald Stephen Craft, Jr., age 48, of Piqua, OH passed away on February 12, 2026 at his residence. He was born on May 5, 1977 in St. Marys, OH to Ronald Sr. and Margene (Clementz) Craft.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife: Kelly R. (Klingler) Craft; five children: Laura Craft, Brooke Craft, Nate Craft, Alea and...
