Obituaries
Barbara Ann (Bowman) Francis
Sep 3, 2016
BARBARA A. FRANCIS
Barbara Ann Francis, "Boots", 85, of Piqua died Saturday September 3rd, 2016 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Barb was born on December 28th, 1930, in Covington OH to the late William Henry Bowman and the late Hilda Naomi (Kindell) Bowman-Warner (survived by Ralph Warner). She married Robert Edward Francis on August...
Dorothy Ruth Vorpe
Sep 1, 2016
Dorothy Ruth Vorpe, age 94 of Troy, passed away Thursday September 1, 2016 at Clare Bridge of Troy.
She is survived by daughters Nancy (Allen) Massie and Jane (Donald) Pence; grandchildren: Chad (Becky) Massie, Molly (Owen Riggs) Neagle, Pam (Phil) Pence Koester, Kevin (Michelle) Pence; and 9 great grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband:...
Dru Allen Harden
Aug 31, 2016
DRU HARDEN, age 53, of Piqua, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. He was born in Virginia Beach, VA to Catherine (Ash) Harden Baker of Covington and the late Charles Harden
In addition to his Mother, Dru is survived by his step father: Mel Baker; one brother:...
Myron R. Burns
Aug 30, 2016
Myron R. Burns, age 83, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. He was born on December 26, 1932 in Pleasant Hill, OH to the late Howard C. and Alice L. (Gray) Burns. Myron married Mary Louise Nelson Burns on January 14, 1956 and she preceded him in...
George Eugene Dearth
Aug 29, 2016
GEORGE EUGENE DEARTH, age 79 of Troy, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at Brookdale of Troy. He was born May 12, 1937 in Troy to the late Eugene Ferguson and Wreatha Marie (Shellenbarger) Dearth. George was married to Marilyn K. Walker Dearth and she preceded him in death on February 21, 2015.
George is survived by...
Marcella A. (Hirsch) Schaefer
Aug 28, 2016
Marcella A. Schaefer, age 101, of Piqua, OH passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at her residence. She was born on March 20, 1915 in Miami County, OH to the late Raymond and Lillie (Brown) Hirsch. She was married to Harley Schaefer and he preceded her in death.
Marcella is survived by her sister: Janet Teach...
Bernice A. (Scearse) Swink
Aug 25, 2016
BERNICE A. SWINK, age 86, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City. She was born on September 30, 1929 in Hamilton, OH to the late Winfield and Velva (Lakins) Scearse.
Bernice is survived by two daughters: Teresa (Phil) Steinbrugge of Troy and Lisa (Bryan Rosencrance) Campbell of Troy;...
Barry Albert Dillon
Aug 23, 2016
Barry Albert Dillon, age 60, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. He was born on April 19, 1956 in Williamson, WV, to Donald Dillon and the late Egie O. Muncy Dillon.
In addition to his father, Barry is survived by one brother: Michael Dillon of...
Michael "Mikey" Vernau
Aug 21, 2016
MICHAEL WILLIAM "MIKEY" VERNAU, age 27, of Findlay passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at his residence. He was born on August 27, 1988 in Newark, OH to Jay and Mary (Cindric) Vernau.
In addition to his parents, Mikey is survived by his maternal grandmother: Catherine A. Cindric of Avon Lake; paternal grandmother: Josephine Vernau of...
Evelyn Joann Leffel
Aug 21, 2016
Evelyn Joann Leffel, born September 2, 1931, in Spencerville, OH, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 with her husband of 66 years, Robert, by her side. She is survived by her husband: Robert; sons: Steven (Cindy) of Troy and Michael of Kettering: grandchildren: Jennifer and Michael Zapadka, Chris and Angela Kirk and Kathryn Leffel; great grandchildren: Alex, Sam, Jacqueline...
Ricky Woods
Aug 16, 2016
RICKY WOODS, age 31, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 in Dayton. He was born in Dayton on February 4, 1985 to the late Ricky Fleming and the late Rose (Fritz) Woods.
Ricky is survived by four sisters: Tina Fleming of Laura, Lynn Woods of Dayton, Melissa Murnahan of Springfield and Kay Brewer of...
Kilus S. "Steve" Noble
Aug 14, 2016
Kilus S. "Steve" Noble, age 81, formerly of Troy and more recently of West Milton, OH passed away on August 14, 2016 at the Genesis Center in Troy. Steve was born on August 16, 1934 in Dwarf, KY to the late Garrett M. and Bertha (Fugate) Noble. He was married to Glenna W. Ross on January 2, 1960 and...
Margaret Christine (Kennedy) Sedler
Aug 12, 2016
Margaret would like all to know that her work here is complete. She received an offer from a higher power that she just couldn't refuse, for an adventure from which she will not be returning. This adventure comes complete with reunions with family, friends and former pets that she has not seen in a very long time, reading until...
Gladis A. (Harper) Hawkins
Aug 11, 2016
GLADIS A. HAWKINS, age 72, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. She was born on September 23, 1943 in Scott Depot, WV to the late Harold Edgar and Thelma Irene (Larck) Harper. Her husband, S. Eugene Hawkins, preceded her in death on April 8, 2012.
Gladis is...
Gladys (Caudill) Rice
Aug 10, 2016
GLADYS RICE, age 94, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Sycamore Hospital in Dayton. She was born on December 10, 1921 in Paintsville, KY to the late Frank and Rosa (Rice) Caudill . In 1945, she married Claude B. Rice. He preceded her in death on December 10, 2008.
Gladys is survived by...
Pamela Jean Miller
Aug 9, 2016
PAMELA JEAN MILLER
PAMELA JEAN MILLER, age 60, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at her residence. She was born on May 7, 1956 in Troy to the late James and Geneva (Calicoat) Barker.
Pamela is survived by one son: Adam Miller of Troy; one brother: David (Julie) Barker; one sister: Denise...
William C. Karl, Jr.
Aug 4, 2016
WILLIAM C. KARL, JR., age 65, of Troy passed away at his residence. He was born on October 24, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William C. and Grace M. (Carr) Karl.
William is survived by three siblings: Patricia A. Karl, Frank L Karl (Theresa) and Janice G. Karl.
William was a member of...
William R. Kauffman
Aug 4, 2016
William R. Kauffman, age 92, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Genesis Center, Troy. He was born on July 23, 1924 in Tipp City, OH to the late Orel C. and Lena M. (Elliott) Kauffman. He was married to Norma Jean (Brewster) and she preceded him in death.
Bill is survived by...
Jacquelyn J. Henkle
Jul 28, 2016
Jacquelyn J. "Jackie" Henkle, age 64, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was born on February 26, 1952 in St. Augustine, FL to Phyllis (DeFord) Henkle and the late Jack Henkle.
In addition to her mother, Jackie is survived by her spouse: Anita J. Zakem; son: Nate...
Martha S. (Gheen) Fry
Jul 26, 2016
Martha S. Fry, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born on June 7, 1934 in New Carlisle, OH to the late Carl and Martha (McNeal) Gheen. Martha was married to James Fry and he preceded her in death in 2005.
Martha is survived by...

