Obituaries

Dec 25, 2016

JAMES "JIMMY" KERNS, age 33, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on September 19, 1983 in Dayton to Edward Bruce and Robin (McNutt) Kerns.

Jimmy is survived by one brother and his spouse: Mathew Kerns and Dan McManus of Dayton; and many aunts, uncles and...

Dec 22, 2016

PANSY B. WILDMAN was born August 4, 1927 to Joseph L. and Alty May (Rumple) Buyer, Jr. in Adams County, Indiana and passed away on December 22, 2016 at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City, Ohio.

Pansy was a graduate of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music where she majored in voice with certification on oboe, and also met...

Dec 21, 2016

Deborah Ann "Deb" Pike, age 67, of Troy, OH passed away on December 21, 2016 at her residence.  She was born on September 20, 1949 in Piqua, OH to the late Ernest and Delores (Speelman) Tate.  Deb was married to David "Pappy" Lynn Pike and he preceded her in death on June 7, 2011.

Deb is survived...

Dec 21, 2016

Philip J. King, age 95, of St. Paris, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on February 18, 1921 in Logan County, OH to the late A. Jay King and Lulu (Keenan) King.

Philip is survived by his wife of 67 years: Cleo (Bell) King; daughters: Cynthia King of Raleigh,...

Dec 20, 2016

Sandra Lee (Zimmerman) Trombley, age 38, of South Vienna, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.  She was born on December 25, 1977 in Troy, OH to Hannelore (Marko) Zimmerman of Troy and the late Ralph Edward Zimmerman.

In addition to her mother, Sandy is survived by her husband of 14 years:  Eric J. Trombley;...

Dec 20, 2016

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SPILLER, age 85, of Vandalia, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on July 23, 1931 in Dayton to the late Benjamin F. and Nellie K. (Snyder) Spiller.

Benjamin is survived by his three sons: Alan (Vonda) Spiller of Vandalia, Tim Spiller of Dayton and Jeff...

Dec 14, 2016

NANCY KAY (CASTLE) HACKWORTH, age 54, of Christiansburg, passed on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, after battling a long illness.  She was born in Urbana on December 16, 1961.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 32 years: James Kenneth Hackworth of Christiansburg; her Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Castle of Christiansburg; children: Missy Jo (Joey) Hackworth Shaw of Urbana,...

Dec 12, 2016

DONALD DILLON, age 83, of Casstown, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on April 20, 1933 in Lenore, WV to the late Albert and Rosa (Marcum) Dillon.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Egie O. (Muncy) Dillon.

Donald is survived by one son: Michael Dillon of Piqua; nephew:...

Dec 12, 2016

Susan Lynn Dykes, age 60, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Hearth & Home Assisted Living, Vandalia, OH.  She was born June 14, 1956 in Troy to the late George R. Speelman and Emilia Bianchi.  She is survived by her husband of 43 years Norman G. Dykes of Butler Township; sons Joshua and...

Dec 11, 2016

Korey Thokey, age 28, of Troy passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 15, 1988 in Piqua to Steve and Shari (Derr) Thokey.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his daughter: Rylie Thokey; sister: Payton Thokey of Troy; brother and sister-in-law: Brock and Ashlee Thokey of Troy; Grandparents:...

Dec 10, 2016

Michael R. Gumbert, age 59, of Troy, OH went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH.  He was born on June 15, 1957 in Troy, OH to the late Ralph Edsel Gumbert and Carmella May (Livingston) Gumbert of Troy.

In addition to his...

Dec 10, 2016

Irene Imel, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Koester Pavilion, Troy.  She was born on January 26, 1930 in Greenup, KY to the late Tilden and Mary Jane (Johnson) Allen.  She was married to Lester Imel and he preceded her in death on September 19, 1982.

Irene is survived...

Dec 9, 2016

Philip D. Welbaum, age 90, of Tipp City, OH passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on December 9, 1926 in Troy, OH to the late Hobart and Marguerite (Dye) Welbaum.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years: Vivian M. (Frantom) Welbaum; children: Terry Snook; Daniel (Carolyn) Welbaum; Guy...

Dec 8, 2016

Dale E. Benedict, age 90, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  He was born on May 21, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Marion and Mildred (Overton) Benedict.  Dale was married to Marjorie Wurl Benedict and she preceded him in death.

Dale is survived...

Dec 8, 2016

Joan T. Dunfee, age 89, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Garbry Ridge Assisted Living, Piqua, OH.  She was born on August 18, 1927 in Chillicothe, OH to the late John D. and Louise (Higgins) Kern.  Joan was married to Luther B. Dunfee and he preceded her in death on October 11, 2005...

Dec 7, 2016

DORCAS MAY (STUDEBAKER) WALKER, age 69, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born in Troy on May 3, 1947 to the late Harley and Thelma (Wray) Studebaker.

Dorcas is survived by two sons: Rodney (Julie) Walker of Adel, IA and Chad (Mindy) Walker of Troy; and two...

Dec 6, 2016

Magdalen D. Jakubek, age 89, Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City. She was born on October 8, 1927 to the late Stephen and Pauline (Masar) Shuhayda and raised in Johnstown, PA.  She married Francis A. "Frank" Jakubek who preceded her in death in 2003.

Magdalen is survived...

Dec 5, 2016

Michael Ray Sandlin, age 69, of Tipp City, OH passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at SpringMeade Health Center.  He was born on November 21, 1947 in Troy, OH to the late Lewis Sandlin and Jessie DeBord Sandlin of Nicholasville, KY.

Mike is survived by his daughter: Angela (John Jakubek) Sandlin of Tipp City; brother: Patrick...

Dec 5, 2016

SISCO M. SPICER, age 70, of Troy passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on April 4, 1946 in Williamsburg, KY to the late Charley Spicer and Reba (Waldroup) Spicer Clark.  His wife of 45 years, Kathleen (Rudzinski) Spicer survives.

Sisco is also survived by one son: Charles L. Spicer of...

Dec 3, 2016

Velma Margaret (Paisley) Schlemmer, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born on November 22, 1911 in Old Washington, OH to the late Robert C. and Estella M. (Pollock) Paisley.  She was married to Nelson Schlemmer and he preceded her in death in 1982.

Velma is survived by...