Obituaries

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E. Mae Stoltz

E. Mae Stoltz

Aug 11, 2017

E. MAE STOLTZ, age 91, of Versailles, OH passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Versailles Healthcare Center.  Mae was born on January 15, 1926 in Piqua to the late Burley and Sarah S. (Hill) Creager.  Mae was married to Robert Stoltz and he preceded her in death in 1990.

Mae is survived by her...

John Joseph Enright

John Joseph Enright

Aug 4, 2017

John Joseph Enright, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017.  He was born on April 19, 1942 in Detroit, MI to John Theophilus and Eileen Agnes (Bleckiner) Enright.

John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Georgann (McGee) Enright; four children:  Sean Enright of Troy, Erin Enright (Scott) Harris of Troy,...

James Estel Mcguire

James Estel Mcguire

Aug 2, 2017

JAMES ESTEL MCGUIRE, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at his residence. He was born on April 9, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Rice Estel "Mac" and Rozella (Grimsley) McGuire.

James, "Jimmy", is survived by his children: Lori McGuire of Miamisburg, Mark James (Robin) McGuire of Covington, Molly McGuire of...

Connie Bailen

Connie Bailen

Aug 1, 2017

Connie Bailen, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Koester Pavilion.  She was born on December 28, 1948 in Mount Vernon, OH to the late Walter and Maxine Ackerman.

Connie is survived by her husband: Lee Bailen; daughter: Courtney (Curtis) Burns of Troy; son: Jason (Christina King) Bailen of Troy; seven...

Dorsey Ray Arthur

Dorsey Ray Arthur

Aug 1, 2017

DORSEY RAY ARTHUR, age 84, of Tipp City, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Koester Pavilion in Troy. He was born on September 6, 1932 in Verona, OH to the late Emmett and Eldora Arthur. He was preceded in death by both his wives, Celia Arthur and MaryAnn Arthur.

Dorsey is survived by one sister,...

Larry Gail Woodrow

Larry Gail Woodrow

Jul 31, 2017

LARRY GAIL WOODROW, Age 67, of Troy, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at Genesis/Troy Care in Troy. He was born August 13, 1949 in Greenup, KY to the late Henry Woodrow and Didama (White) Woodrow. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Kelch) Woodrow.

Larry is survived by his daughter, Julie (Matthew) Downs of...

Freda Fay Hritz

Freda Fay Hritz

Jul 28, 2017

FREDA FAY HRITZ, age 70, of Troy, passed away on Friday July 28,2017 at her residence. She was born May 2, 1947 in Harlan Co. KY to the late George R. and Mildred (Small) Cook. Her husband Edward J. Hritz, survives.Freda is also survived by 4 sons: Tracy Potts of Sidney and Michael, James and Benjamin Potts of Springfield;...

Rex Pitts

Rex Pitts

Jul 25, 2017

Rex Pitts, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  He was born on December 20, 1930 in Hazard, KY to the late Charles and Bertie (McIntosh) Pitts.  He was married to Lillie M. (Quillen) Pitts for 65 years and she preceded him in death on February...

James L. Hershey

James L. Hershey

Jul 24, 2017

JAMES L. HERSHEY, age 82, of Troy, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Kettering Hospital Emergency Room in Kettering.  He was born on July 13, 1935 in Miami County to the late Glenn M. and Edna Laura (Wilson) Hershey.  His wife of 42 years, Jerilyn "Jeri" (Deal) Hershey, survives.

James is also...

Ira David "Dave" Kreider

Ira David "Dave" Kreider

Jul 21, 2017

IRA DAVID "DAVE" KREIDER, age 69, of Troy, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on July 13, 1948 in Troy to the late Billy Kreider and Doris (Ingels) Sherwood.  On March 20, 1971, he began 46 years of marriage to Shelly (Wilson) Kreider and she survives....

Lillian Margaret May

Lillian Margaret May

Jul 18, 2017

Lillian Margaret May, age 13, of Minong, WI and formerly of Troy, OH passed away on July 18, 2017.  She was born on April 26, 2004 at WPAFB, Greene County, OH.

Lilly is survived by her mother: Katheryn Ann "Kate" (Ferree) May; brothers and sisters: Pattrick J.C. Ferree and Robert E. Hageman both of Sidney, OH; Brittany...

Mark Anthony Napier

Mark Anthony Napier

Jul 17, 2017

MARK ANTHONY NAPIER, age 53, of Troy, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at his residence.  He was born in Pineville, KY on December 19, 1963 to Paul and Wanda (Owens) Napier.

In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by two sisters: Melissa (Charlie) Beorn of Monroe, OH and Karen (Larry) Godbey of Apollo Beach,...

Vickie Sue (Mcdaniel)  Moseley

Vickie Sue (Mcdaniel) Moseley

Jul 13, 2017

Vickie Sue Moseley of Troy, Ohio was born June 22, 1959 in Troy to Donna S. (Tedrow) McDaniel and to the late Paul L. McDaniel. She married Timothy Moseley on October 18, 1980 in Troy. Her mom Donna, husband Tim and sister Debbie have been her caregiver. In addition to her mother Donna and husband Tim, Vickie is survived...

Donald Eugene Loewer

Donald Eugene Loewer

Jul 6, 2017

DONALD EUGENE LOEWER, age 90, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Storypoint in Troy.  He was born in Phoneton, OH on January 29, 1927 to the late John Anthony and Elizabeth (Luthman) Loewer.  He married Nancy M. Myers and she survives.

Don is also survived by his children: Donna Hughes of Tipp City,...

Glen E. Francis

Glen E. Francis

Jun 26, 2017

Glen E. Francis, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017.  He was born on August 21, 1939 in Miami County to the late Marion and Mary (Ford) Francis.  Glen married Dixie May (Cheadle) Francis on February 25, 1961.  She preceded him in death on October 12, 2009.

Glen is survived by his...

Mary Lou (Palsgrove)  Helmer

Mary Lou (Palsgrove) Helmer

Jun 25, 2017

MARY LOU HELMER, age 69, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at her residence.  She was born in Piqua on March 28, 1948 to the late Robert Harry and Mary Ruth (Fair) Palsgrove.  Her husband, William E. Helmer, preceded her in death on February 27, 2001.

Mary Lou is survived by her children: Ron...

Wanda M. Bair

Wanda M. Bair

Jun 23, 2017

Wanda M. Bair, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at SpringMeade Healthcare Center, Tipp City.  She was born on March 4, 1930 in Versailles, OH to the late Oscar and Mary (Shiverdecker) Plessinger.  She married Leonard A. Bair in 1948, they shared almost 64 years of marriage with him preceding her in death...

Miriam Dolorus (Overholser)  Cawley

Miriam Dolorus (Overholser) Cawley

Jun 22, 2017

Miriam Dolorus Cawley, age 93, of Troy, OH went to be with her Savior on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her residence.  She was born on October 25, 1923 in West Milton, OH to the late Burlin and Mina (Dickey) Overholser.  Miriam was married to Charles Richard "Dick" Cawley and he preceded her in death in 2001.

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James H. Boyd

James H. Boyd

Jun 21, 2017

James H. Boyd, age 46, of Troy passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 of natural causes at his residence.  He was born on March 6, 1971 in Richmond, IN to Howard J. and Alice R. (Kurylowich) Boyd of Troy.

In addition to his parents, Jim is survived by one son: Quinn Patrick Boyd of South Charleston;...

Phillis B. (Bentley)  Mckenna

Phillis B. (Bentley) Mckenna

Jun 19, 2017

Phillis B. McKenna, age 70, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at SpringMeade Healthcare Center, Tipp City.  She was born on October 23, 1946 to the late Ishmael "Skip" Bentley and Juanita (Blevins) Bentley.

Phillis is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years:  David W. McKenna; son: Jason David Collins of Tallahassee,...