Mary Lee Polhamus

Mary Lee Polhamus, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on October 16, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy. She was born on September 23, 1940 at home in Casstown to the late Detmer “Red” and Betty (Knoop) Leffel. She was married for 47 years to her husband James R. Polhamus and he passed away on June 25, 2005.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Lora and Karlton Mick; sons and daughter-in-law: James Robert “Rob” Polhamus Jr. and David L. and Candy Polhamus; grandchildren: Karlton Mick III, Kristopher Alan (Sandi) Mick, Kyle Mick, Ashlee (Sam) Stull, Amanda (Eddie) Tucker, and Jacob Polhamus; step grandchildren: Nikki Lee and James Zimmerman; great grandchildren: Layla Mick, Emma Mick, Noah Stull, Maxwell Stull, Nicole Tucker, Leyann Tucker, Erica Tucker and Brayden Tucker; brother: Thomas Leffel; sister-in-law: Karen Leffel; brothers-in-law: John “Rick” Polhamus and Michael Polhamus and beloved companion: Marley. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother: Larry Leffel.

She attended Miami Central High School and was a cheerleader at the school. She attended Casstown United Methodist Church and Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren over the years. She was a CPA formerly with Troy Grain and Supplies and retired from the Ohio Bureau of Workman Compensation. She was a dedicated Miami County poll worker for many years.

She enjoyed traveling, cruising and dining out. Most of all, she loved being a grandma and was their biggest cheerleader at all their sporting and life events. She would do anything to make their lives better.

Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with interment to follow in Casstown Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Wednesday. Family and friends are welcome to a gathering at the Troy VFW after the burial.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.