Obituaries

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Alan K. Dohner

Alan K. Dohner

Feb 19, 2016

Alan K. Dohner, age 74, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy after complications from heart disease.  He was born on July 24, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late Donald and Mildred (Musselman) Dohner.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Treva E....

Ruth E. (Toschlog)  Adamson

Ruth E. (Toschlog) Adamson

Feb 18, 2016

RUTH E. ADAMSON

Ruth E. Adamson, age 94, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.  She was born on February 12, 1922 in Richmond, IN to the late Harry and Alma (Crocker) Toschlog.

Ruth is survived by her three children: Brenda and Garry Luttrell of Kokomo, IN;...

Edward Lewis Martin

Edward Lewis Martin

Feb 16, 2016

EDWARD LEWIS MARTIN

EDWARD LEWIS MARTIN, age 80, of Tipp City, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.  He was born in Eaton on February 22, 1935 to the late Clyde and Ruth (Wilson) Summerlot.  His wife of 54 years, Sammie Lyn (Pointer) Martin, survives.

Edward is also survived...

Mary Belle (Smith)  Shroyer

Mary Belle (Smith) Shroyer

Feb 15, 2016

Mary Belle Shroyer

Mary Belle Shroyer of Troy, passed away February 15, 2016. She was born on March 9, 1929 in Lancaster, Kentucky to John L and Malissa Smith. She grew up on the family farm in Lancaster, Kentucky before going to college.  She graduated from the Bethel Woman's College in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.  After graduation she moved...

Joseph "Bill" William Caldwell

Joseph "Bill" William Caldwell

Feb 14, 2016

Joseph William "Bill" Caldwell, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on December 25, 1931 in Troy, OH to the late Ezra and Juanita (Wray) Caldwell.  Bill was married to his wife of 60 years, Glenna Mae (Hershey) and she preceded him in death on July 10, 2012....

Marjorie Marie (Billhimer)  Buckles

Marjorie Marie (Billhimer) Buckles

Feb 13, 2016

MARJORIE MARIE BILLHIMER BUCKLES

Marjorie Marie Billhimer Buckles, age 83, of Tipp City, OH passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at her residence.  She was born on March 5, 1932 in Darke County, OH to the late John Dale and Irene M. (Coppess) Billhimer.  She was married to William H. Buckles and he preceded her in...

Duane F. Knackstedt

Duane F. Knackstedt

Feb 12, 2016

Duane Knackstedt, 94, passed away Friday afternoon February 12, 2016 in Englewood, OH.  Born October 29, 1921 in Conway, Kansas, he was the 2nd of three boys.  While growing up, he worked on the family farm.  He attended McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas for two years where he played football, and studied engineering.  His college career was cut short when...

James Boyd Iddings

James Boyd Iddings

Feb 11, 2016

JAMES BOYD IDDINGS

James Boyd Iddings, age 71, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on November 14, 1944 in Miami County to the late Boyd and Muriel (Davis) Iddings.  Jim was married to his first wife: Cynthia Elizabeth (Titus) Iddings and she preceded him in death on...

Diana (Baker) Posey

Diana (Baker) Posey

Feb 9, 2016

DIANA (BAKER) POSEY

Diana (Baker) Posey, age 55, of Butler Township, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.  She was born on December 2, 1960 in Troy, OH to Everett G. Baker of Troy, OH and the late Maude Alice (Brewer) Baker.

Diana is survived by her...

Marcella L. (Earick)  Bayman

Marcella L. (Earick) Bayman

Feb 8, 2016

MARCELLA L. BAYMAN, age 91, of Tipp City, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Stonespring Nursing Home in Vandalia.  She was born on May 29, 1924 in Covington, OH to the late Lester and Susan (Ney) Earick.  Her husband of 61 years, George Bayman, preceded her in death in 2007.

Marcella is survived...

Mark Aaron Harrison

Mark Aaron Harrison

Feb 5, 2016

MARK AARON HARRISON

Mark Aaron Harrison, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.  He was born on February 11, 1949 in Portsmouth, OH to Truman Lee 'Chick' Harrison and the late Billie P. (Rice) Harrison.

In addition to his father, Mark is survived by...

Richard L. Morrison

Richard L. Morrison

Feb 5, 2016

Richard L. Morrison, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, OH.  He was born on March 24, 1940 in Troy, OH to the late Robert M. and Euorda (Howe) Morrison.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gloria (Wagner) Morrison; seven children: Richard L. Morrison...

Dorothy C. (Tecklenburg)  Davis

Dorothy C. (Tecklenburg) Davis

Feb 4, 2016

DOROTHY C. DAVIS

Dorothy C. Davis, age 95, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Heartland of Piqua.  Dorothy was born on February 26, 1920 in Ft. Loramie to the late John and Mary (Mougey) Tecklenburg.  Dorothy was married to Donald A. Davis for 66 years and he preceded her in death...

Wanda Geraldine (Penney)  Voris

Wanda Geraldine (Penney) Voris

Feb 3, 2016

WANDA GERALDINE VORIS

WANDA GERALDINE VORIS, age 90, of Troy, passed away on February 3, 2016 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born on January 25, 1926 in Troy to the late Lowell and Emma (Adams) Penney.  Her husband of 64 years, Lowell N. Voris, preceded her in death on July 1, 2010.

Wanda...

Shirley D (Day)  Smith

Shirley D (Day) Smith

Feb 2, 2016

SHIRLEY D. SMITH, age 81, of Pleasant Hill; formerly of Troy, passed away on February 2, 2016 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born on May 23, 1934 in Dayton to the late Dewey and Mary (Brooks) Day.  Her husband, Edgar H. Smith, Jr. preceded her in death on January 19, 1993.

Shirley is survived by...

Persis L. (Smith)  Berkshire

Persis L. (Smith) Berkshire

Feb 2, 2016

PERSIS L. BERKSHIRE

Persis L. Berkshire, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Dayview Care Center in New Carlisle.  She was born on November 13, 1930 in Lima, OH t o the late Robert R. and Wanda C. (Bowers) Smith.  She was married to Karl F. Berkshire for 65...

Sharon A. (Johnson)  Wogoman

Sharon A. (Johnson) Wogoman

Jan 31, 2016

SHARON A. WOGOMAN

Sharon A. Wogoman, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on September 27, 1947 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Dow Johnson and Joyce Vandermore.

Sharon is survived by her husband: Robert D. Wogoman; two daughters:...

Mildred Louise (Hayslett)  Manson

Mildred Louise (Hayslett) Manson

Jan 30, 2016

MILDRED LOUISE MANSON

Mildred Louise Manson, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 22, 1924 in Bradford, OH to the late Francis M. and Mamie (Bolden) Hayslett. She married the love of her life, James L Manson and he preceded her in death...

Pauline Ross Boldman

Pauline Ross Boldman

Jan 29, 2016

PAULINE ROSS BOLDMAN

Pauline Ross Boldman, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Troy Care Center.  She was born on April 23, 1931 in Christiansburg, OH to the late Lewis and Lois (McNeal) Ross.  She was married to James Eugene "Gene" Boldman on June 22, 1951 and he preceded her...

Vayle Edward Criteser

Vayle Edward Criteser

Jan 29, 2016

Vayle Edward Criteser, age 72, of Urbana, OH; formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on July 3, 1943 in Troy, OH to the late Vayle L. Criteser and Ethel I. (Young) Criteser.

Vayle is survived by his sisters: Bea Stafford and Gayle Meyers both of Troy...