Obituaries

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Martin Keith Bader

Martin Keith Bader

Jun 2, 2017

Martin Keith Bader, age 92, of Troy, OH died on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Brookdale of Troy.  He was born September 12, 1924 in Troy to the late Harry and Katherine (Zerkel) Bader.   He graduated from Troy High School, class of 1942.  Keith's college education at the University of Cincinnati was interrupted by WWII.  He served in the...

William Franklin Birtcil

William Franklin Birtcil

Jun 2, 2017

William Franklin Birtcil, age 67, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at SpringMeade Health Center, Tipp City.  Bill was born on August 15, 1949 in Springfield, OH to the late Frank and Agnes (Walls) Birtcil.

Bill is survived by his daughters: Melissa Whitten of Hinesville, GA, Carol (Steve) Riley of Lawrenceville, GA and...

Ruth "Ruthie" A. Voris

Ruth "Ruthie" A. Voris

Jun 2, 2017

RUTH A. "RUTHIE" VORIS

Ruth A. "Ruthie" Voris, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at SpringMeade Health Center, Tipp City.  Ruth was born on June 25, 1929 in Troy, OH to the late Lloyd C. and Anna Mary (Staley) Allen.  She was married to William E. Voris for 60 years and...

Kathy J. (Little)  Mcgillvary

Kathy J. (Little) Mcgillvary

May 29, 2017

KATHY J. (LITTLE) MCGILLVARY, age 51, of Fletcher, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Upper Valley Medical Center Emergency Room in Troy.  She was born on December 16, 1965 in Troy to the late Charles and Mary (Bitzow) Little.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 32 years: Jeff McGillvary; two daughters: Stephanie McGillvary and...

Billy M. Chaney

Billy M. Chaney

May 27, 2017

Billy M. Chaney, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the Koester Pavilion.  Billy was born on October 22, 1934 in Troy, OH to the late Charles Emerson and Minnie Blanche (Hansford) Chaney.

Billy is survived by his wife of 58 years:  Phyllis Plantz Chaney; sons and daughters-in-law: Billy Joe and...

Dorothy Darlene Godwin

Dorothy Darlene Godwin

May 27, 2017

Dorothy Darlene Casey Godwin, age 74, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at her residence.  She was born on August 15, 1942 in Milton, WV to the late Alex Everet and Clara Thelma (McKinney) Casey.  Dorothy was married to Jackie Lee Godwin Sr. and he preceded her in death on July 13, 2011.

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Caroline L. (Croner)  Gillis

Caroline L. (Croner) Gillis

May 25, 2017

CAROLINE L. (CRONER) GILLIS, age 98, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Brookdale of Troy Assisted Living.  She was born on July 2, 1918 in Troy to the late Elmer W. and Ruth (Manning) Croner.  Her husband, William "Bill" M. Gillis, preceded her in death on August 1, 2006.

Caroline is survived by...

Sarah Ann Dilts Favorite Grubb Olson

Sarah Ann Dilts Favorite Grubb Olson

May 22, 2017

Sarah Ann Dilts Favorite Grubb Olson, age 76, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Genesis Center in Troy.  She was born on April 20, 1941 in Miami County, OH to the late Marion Counts Dilts and Carrie Ethel (Ross) Dilts Richardson.

Sarah is survived by her husband of 24 years:  Harold Charles...

Reta D. Corbin

Reta D. Corbin

May 21, 2017

Reta D. Corbin, age 84, formerly of Troy; more recently of Covington passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Covington Care Center.  She was born on August 29, 1932 in Piqua, OH to the late John Christopher Corbin and Reva Mae (Cain) Corbin.

Reta is survived by her many cousins and friends.

Reta was...

Clara Irene Giam

Clara Irene Giam

May 21, 2017

CLARA IRENE GIAM, age 76, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.  She was born on July 8, 1940 in Makassar, Indonesia, to the late Herry and Mientje (Mampa) Giam.  She married Jootje V. Pangemanan and he preceded her in death.

Clara is survived by her five children and...

Joseph E. Drieling

Joseph E. Drieling

May 19, 2017

JOSEPH EDWARD DRIELING, age 89, of Troy passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at his residence. He was born on October 1, 1927 in Dayton to the late Joseph J. and Alice Lillian (Lobaugh) Drieling. His wife of nearly 72 years, Phyllis M. (Rhoades) Drieling survives.

Joe is also survived by a son: Dennis D. Drieling of...

Ray Potter

Ray Potter

May 17, 2017

RAY POTTER, age 78, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  He was born on May 17, 1939 in Greenup County, KY to the late Marion C. Potter and Ida M. (Rose) Potter Swank.

Ray is survived by his wife, Nancy L. (McCandliss) Potter of Troy; one step daughter: Beth...

Beverly Jean (Seely)  Phillips

Beverly Jean (Seely) Phillips

May 17, 2017

Beverly Jean  Phillips, 84, a long-time resident of Troy, Ohio died Wednesday May 17, 2017 at Randall Residence in Tipp City, Ohio after an extended illness with Alzheimer's.  Born on December 24, 1932 in  Franklin, PA,  Jean received a RN diploma nursing degree from Meadville, PA City Hospital Nursing School in 1953.  Jean worked at Meadville City Hospital, Stouder...

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:...