Obituaries

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Paul E. Kiser

Paul E. Kiser

May 16, 2017

PAUL E. KISER, age 89, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on July 25, 1927 in Holmesville, OH to the late William and Lola (Wilson) Kiser, Sr.  His wife of 45 years, Barbara (Lewis) Kiser, preceded him in death on June 5, 2001.

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Bonnie Evelyn Leeann Sphar

Bonnie Evelyn Leeann Sphar

May 13, 2017

BONNIE EVELYN LEEANN SPHAR, of Casstown, passed away on May 13, 2017 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She had been born earlier in the day to Branden and Charity (Nemec) Sphar.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie is survived by one brother: Malaki Sphar of Casstown; maternal grandparents: Kimberly and Steve Bryan of London; paternal...

Frank Ellis Bazler

Frank Ellis Bazler

May 12, 2017

Frank Ellis Bazler, age 87, loving husband, community leader and passionate supporter of The Ohio State University, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Miami County's Inpatient Unit in Troy, Ohio on May 12, 2017.  Born on January 17, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio to Frank H. and Minnie (Rucker) Bazler.  Frank is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia...

Thomas Alan Tasker

Thomas Alan Tasker

May 11, 2017

THOMAS ALAN TASKER, formerly of Troy, passed away on Thursday May 11, 2017 at 11:40 PM as a result of a car accident in McMinnville, OR. He was born on March 15, 1961 in Troy to Connie (Boyd) and the late Gerald Tasker.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandparents: Ernie and Ethel Tasker...

Herman L. Miller

Herman L. Miller

May 10, 2017

HERMAN L. MILLER, age 82, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Genesis/Troy Care Center.  He was born on June 28, 1934.

Herman is survived by one son: Tim Miller of Troy; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife: Barbara "Barb" (Knisley) Miller; and one daughter: Vicki...

Patsy A. (Walker)  Burke

Patsy A. (Walker) Burke

May 8, 2017

Patsy A. Burke, age 54, of Troy, OH passed away on May 8, 2017 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born on July 14, 1962 in Detroit, MI to the late Harry and Shirley (LaGrant) Walker Sr.

Patsy is survived by her husband of 33 years: David E. Burke; daughters: Betty (Charles) Sackman of Mansfield;...

Stephen E. Marcum

Stephen E. Marcum

May 7, 2017

STEPHEN E. MARCUM, age 74, of Sardinia, OH, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at the Ohio Veteran's Home in Georgetown, OH.  He was born in Webb, WV on November 25, 1942 to the late Boyd and Dove (Copley) Marcum.  His wife of 54 years, Claudia (Linkous) Marcum survives.

Stephen is also survived by two sons:...

Kathryn A. Gugel

Kathryn A. Gugel

May 5, 2017

KATHRYN A. GUGEL, age 57, of Troy, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at her residence.

Kathryn is survived by one daughter: Christina Wood of Delaware, OH.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are being handled by Baird Funeral Home in Troy.

Condolences may be expressed...

Kenneth R. Wehrkamp

Kenneth R. Wehrkamp

May 5, 2017

Kenneth Rudolph Wehrkamp, age 79 of Troy, Ohio passed away friday May, 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1938 in Cranberry Prairie to the late Linus "Nip" and Esther (Vandenbosch) Wehrkamp. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and mother of his children Susan F. Wehrkamp in September of 1989.

Ken...

Delbert E. "Smokey" Davis

Delbert E. "Smokey" Davis

May 3, 2017

DELBERT E. "SMOKEY" DAVIS, age 91, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on March 28, 1926 in Milton, WV to the late Millford and Maggie Davis

Delbert is survived by four children: Joseph T. Davis of Troy, OH, David Davis of Orlando, FL, Regina Connor and Caty Davis,...

Anita Annette Noble

Anita Annette Noble

May 2, 2017

Anita Annette Noble, age 55, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on January 28, 1962 in Troy, Ohio to the late Kilus S. "Steve" and Glenna W. (Ross) Noble.

Anita is survived by her daughters: Ashley (John) Fields of Conover and Amanda...

James R. Morrison

James R. Morrison

May 2, 2017

JAMES R. MORRISON, age 81, of Springfield, formerly of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at South Brook Care Center in Springfield.  He was born on April 15, 1936 in Miami County to the late Robert M. and Euorda Alice (Howe) Morrison.  On September 3, 1955, he married Linda Elifritz.  She preceded him in death on February...

Sally A. (Hull)  Jones

Sally A. (Hull) Jones

May 1, 2017

SALLY A. JONES, age 78, of Casstown, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born in Dayton on November 7, 1938 to the late Travis and Phyllis (Hulbert) Hull.

Sally is survived by three children: Lisa (Pat) Borgerding of Dayton, Craig (Barbara) Jones of Tipp City and Michelle Mason...

Thomas B. Heckman

Thomas B. Heckman

Apr 24, 2017

Thomas B. Heckman, 79, of Troy peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2017 at home after a brief illness.  He was born on September 20, 1937 in Coldwater, OH to Ambrose and Henrietta Heckman.  He grew up in Fort Loramie, OH.  He married Mary Ann Dahlinghaus his loving wife of 53 years.

He is survived by...

Loyal H. "Bud" Hild, Sr.

Loyal H. "Bud" Hild, Sr.

Apr 24, 2017

LOYAL H. "BUD" HILD, SR, age 73, of Troy, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on May 10, 1943 in Dayton to the late Loyal H. and Gene Louise (Vallieu) Hild.

Bud is survived by one son: Loyal H. (Traci) Hild, Jr. of Centerville; one daughter: Kimberly (Dan) Jenkins of...

Jeffrey R. Hennessey

Jeffrey R. Hennessey

Apr 23, 2017

JEFFREY R. HENNESSEY, age 55, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Kindred Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on January 27, 1962 in Troy to Richard W. Hennessey and the late Marilyn L. (Gerhard) Hennessey.

Jeff is survived by his father and stepmother: Richard W. and Alice Hennessey of Tipp City; and one...

Robert A. Ward

Robert A. Ward

Apr 23, 2017

Robert A. Ward, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on March 17, 1942 in Jacksonville, IL to the late James Delmar Ward and Alberta (Wilner) Ward.

Robert is survived by his daughter: Kendra Hudgins of Troy; sister: Helen Corbin of...

Raymond Fiste

Raymond Fiste

Apr 23, 2017

RAYMOND FISTE, age, 81, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on December 26, 1935 in Dayton.  In 1979, he married Joyce A. (Hoover) Fiste and she survives.

In addition to his wife, Raymond is survived by three children: Teresa (Jeffrey) Evans of...

Charles Burl Rowe

Charles Burl Rowe

Apr 23, 2017

Charles Burl Rowe, age 77, of Tipp City, OH passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on June 3, 1939 in Belington, WV to the late Gerald Paul Rowe and Anna (Wilson) Rowe.  Burl married Linda Lee (Pugh) Rowe on December 28, 1963 and she preceded him in death on October 5, 2009. ...

Martha Louise (Purdy)  Behrens

Martha Louise (Purdy) Behrens

Apr 20, 2017

Martha Louise Purdy Behrens passed away on Thursday, April 20, in Dallas, TX.  A nearly 40-year resident of Troy, Martha had moved to Texas five years ago to live with her daughter, Susan Cole, and to be near her son, Jay Behrens.  She was well-known in Southwestern Ohio as a result of her leadership roles in state and local...