Obituaries

Mar 2, 2016

FLORENCE (SASS) BECKER

Florence (Sass) Becker, a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, reached out and took His hand, departing this life on March 2, 2016.  Florence was 94 years old, and has resided at the Randall Residence in Tipp City with her husband for two years.

Florence was born October 28, 1921 in Darke County,...

Feb 29, 2016

CHARLES C. "CHUCK" BARRETT, JR.

Charles C. "Chuck" Barrett Jr., age 69, of Troy, OH, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on August 19, 1946 in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles C. and Veronica (Karwacki) Barrett Sr.

Chuck is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law: Chip and...

Feb 28, 2016

KAITLYN ALYSSA MARIE "KATIE" CRUEA

Katie Cruea, age 23, of Troy, OH passed away on February 28, 2016 in Florida.  She was born March 28, 1992 in Dayton, OH to Sandra Hinkle of Troy and James Cruea of Louisiana.

She is survived by her son: Karter; and younger sister: Chelsea, at home.    She will be...

Feb 27, 2016

Marsha Ann Windle, age 48 of Troy passed away Saturday February 27, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 22, 1967 in Dayton to Harry and Roberta (Hobbs) Hamby.

In addition to her parents Marsha is survived by a son, Derek (Amanda) Windle of Fortville, Indiana: daughter, Josie (Sam Carter) Walters of Augusta, Georgia: sisters, Tonya...

Feb 26, 2016

Wanda Jean Saul, age 86, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the Piqua Manor.  She was born on May 20, 1929 in Piqua, OH to the late Robert E. and Regina C. (Lehmann)Rittenhouse.  Wanda was married to her husband of 50 years, Joseph C. Saul and he preceded her in death on August...

Feb 25, 2016

BETTIE L. SHARITS, age 90, of Lebanon, TN, formerly of Troy, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Quality Care Rehabilitation Center in Lebanon, TN.  She was born in Bradford, OH on September 19, 1925 to the late Elmer and Susana (Warner) Detrick.  Her husband, Franklin Warren Sharits, preceded her in death in 2006.

Bettie is...

Feb 24, 2016

PATRICIA A. "PAT" (KOLACKI) ALEXANDER

PATRICIA A. "PAT" (KOLACKI) ALEXANDER, age 64, of Piqua, formerly of Toledo, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born in Toledo to the late Edward and Stephanie (Lawniczach) Kolacki.

Pat is survived by one daughter: Sarah (Joel Cobble) Wrobel of...

Feb 23, 2016

PATRICIA L. "PAT" (JOHNSON) SMITH

Patricia L. "Pat" (Johnson) Smith, age 69, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at SpringMeade Health Care Center in Tipp City.  She was born on February 4, 1947 in Olean, NY to the late Donald F. and Iris B. (Gallagher) Johnson. Her husband, August Frank Smith, preceded her...

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....

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;...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...