Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Gerald Espy, age 88, of Troy, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 26th, surrounded by family.

Jerry was born on March 18, 1937 to the late Forrest and Doris Espy of Dayton, Ohio.

Jerry is proceeded in death by his loving wife of over 65 years Judy. Along with his parents, two sisters; Joan Harper...

Mar 26, 2025

Spero Leo Mengos, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on March 26, 2025 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born September 7, 1931 in Piqua to the late Leo Mengos and Margaret (Clawson) Rowlett.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years of marriage: Janet K. (Gaier) Mengos; three children:...

Mar 26, 2025

Isaias Aviles, of Piqua, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.  He was born on September 2, 1970, in Brownsville, TX, to the late Maria Gutierrez.

Isaias is survived by one daughter: Chloe Aviles of West Milton; one brother: Marco A. (Amy) Medrano of Englewood; and one sister: Leticia...

Mar 25, 2025

James Douglas Kiser Sr., age 77, of Celina, OH passed away on March 25, 2025 in Columbus, OH.  He was born on July 10, 1947 in Troy, OH to the late Ralph Ray and Edna Mae (Chronabery) Kiser Sr.

He is survived by his children: James Douglas Kiser Jr. of Davenport, FL, Robert Ira Kiser of Piqua,...

Mar 25, 2025

Jane Douglas Evans, age 88, of Troy, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on March 25, 2025.  She was born on October 13, 1936, in Frankfort, KY, to the late Albert and Alberta (Woods) Morris.

Jane is survived by two children: Terri L. (Patrick) Jacomet of Troy, OH, and Lana J. (Dave) Studebaker...

Mar 20, 2025

Judith A. Johnson, age 70, formerly of Troy and more recently of Tipp City, OH passed away on March 20, 2025 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born on January 2, 1955 in Willard, OH to the late Kenneth Henry and Betty June (Barton) Cox.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years of...

Mar 19, 2025

Howard A. Wigdahl, age 82, of Casstown, OH passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Hospice of Miami County. He was born on May 8, 1942 in Langford, SD to William and Fern (Carson) Wigdahl.

As the oldest of seven children Howard supported his family's farm during the period of rural electrification, shaping his work ethic...

Mar 17, 2025

James Michael "Jim" Kolakowski, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on March 17, 2025 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center.  He was born on September 12, 1949 in Troy to the late Anthony and Mary Lou (Wiles) Kolakowski.

He is survived by his brother: John (Becky) Kolakowski; sister: Faith Dunn; brother-in-law: Ken Walters; nieces and nephews: Shawn...

Mar 16, 2025

Beverlee Aikens McDonald passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the age of 84, after a brief illness.  She was born November 12, 1940 in Berkley County, WV to the late Paul and Margaret (Elwood) Aikens.

Beverlee leaves behind her beloved life partner of 62 years: Charles Stevens; daughter: Robin McGrath of Troy; step-daughters: Debi Sipe of...

Mar 15, 2025

Beverly Lucas, age 69, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Vancrest of Upper Valley in Troy.  She was born on March 29, 1955, in Troy to the late John E. and Margaret E. (Honeyman) Francis.

Beverly is survived by three children: Betty Jo (Clifford) Christman of Sidney, Patricia (Michael) Curl of Houston and...

Mar 14, 2025

Frances (Bermudez) Collins, of Troy, OH, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025 at Troy Care and Rehab. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and lived in West Virigina, Colorado, and Ohio. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a great grandmother.

Frances is survived by her sons: Troy D. Collins of Brevard,...

Mar 13, 2025

Robert E. "Bob" Thomas, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on March 13, 2025 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on January 25, 1944 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Hubert and Mabel (Ziegler) Thomas.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years of marriage: Linda L. (McCray) Thomas;...

Mar 10, 2025

Thomas George Caughell, age 94, of Troy, OH passed away on March 10, 2025, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy. He was born in Logansport, IN on July 6, 1930, to the late John and Mary (Freshour) Caughell.

He is survived by his children: Janet (Dan) Borgstadt of Phoenix, AZ, Susan Shroyer of FL and Michael (Jodene)...

Mar 10, 2025

David Edward Toller, age 60 of Troy, Ohio passed away on March 10, 2025 surrounded by family after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on June 9, 1964 to Norma (Pleiman) Toller and the late Joseph Edward Toller. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 40 years Rose (Reardon) Toller; his son...

Mar 9, 2025

Sally Ane Strebig, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on March 9, 2025.  She was born on January 27, 1934 in Ottawa County, MI to the late Howard and Kristin (Jorgensen) Baldus.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years of marriage: William Vance Strebig; her children: Jeff S. (Deborah) Strebig of Ft. Collins, CO,...

Mar 6, 2025

Nancy L. Lauber, age 94, of Troy, Ohio passed away on March 6, 2025.  She was born on July 9, 1930 in Troy to the late David Russell and Ethel Marie (Snyder) Shoop.

She is survived by her three daughters: Vikki (David) Tennant, Cindy (Larry) Gustin and Jennifer (Scott) Lade all of Troy; grandchildren: Angie (Nick) Bush,...

Mar 5, 2025

Britton Nathaniel Stewart, 49, of West Milton lost his short courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 5, but won the war when he met Jesus.  He was born Sept. 26, 1975 in Fairmont, WV, to Becky Manning (Darrell) Markley of New Carlisle, OH and Doug (Karen) Stewart of Morgantown, WV.  Britton grew up in WV and moved to...

Mar 5, 2025

Richard S. Messler Jr. of Troy, Ohio formerly of Dayton passed away on March 5th, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on March 3,1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to Richard and Jessie (Newton) Messler. In his youth, Richard had a love for adventure; he enjoyed horseback riding, motorcycles, and was active in sports.

While attending...

Mar 5, 2025

It is with a mixture of sadness and joy that we announce that Mary Lou (Brown) Larck left us for her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 while at VanCrest (Koester Pavilion) after her valiant fight with Alzheimer's. Mary Lou was born December 27,1943 in Troy, OH to Belva (Bill) and Flora Brown, and was 81 at the...

Mar 5, 2025

Carol Anne Reeves, age 88, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at her residence.  She was born on August 24, 1936, in West Milton to the late Devodray Comet and Mary Alice (Maggert) Gebhart.

Carol is survived by one daughter: Charlene (Richard) Trey of Troy; one grandson: Derek (Stefanie) Sekas of Troy; three great...