Obituaries

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Robert Michael Schnell

Robert Michael Schnell

May 27, 2015

ROBERT MICHAEL SCHNELL

ROBERT MICHAEL SCHNELL, age 60, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at his residence.  He was born in Troy on June 25, 1954 to Carol A. (Finfrock) Schnell of Troy and the late George Robert Schnell.  His wife of over 24 years, Linda M. (Allen) Schnell, survives.

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Todd M. Frees

Todd M. Frees

May 23, 2015

Todd M. Frees, age 47, of Troy passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born in Troy on March 9, 1968 to the late Lester Frees Sr. and Maudie Ellen (Hereford) Frees. Todd is survived by his wife of 13 years: Tabatha (Duncan) Frees; four children: Ty Jackson, Mackenzie Skeens,...

Raymond L. Norris

Raymond L. Norris

May 21, 2015

RAYMOND L. NORRIS

RAYMOND L. NORRIS, age 83, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on August 24, 1931 in Fletcher to the late John and Ethel (Kaiser) Norris.  His wife of 60 years, Shirley (Adams) Norris, survives

In addition to...

Marjorie J. (Sotherland)  Knife

Marjorie J. (Sotherland) Knife

May 20, 2015

Marjorie J. (Sotherland) Knife, age 89, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at her residence.  She was born on June 14, 1925 in Troy, OH to the late Ralph E. and Mary I. (Rhynard) Sotherland.  She married Louis J. Knife on December 23, 1942 and he preceded her in death on August 4, 2014.

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Ada I. (Boggs)  Moore

Ada I. (Boggs) Moore

May 19, 2015

ADA I. MOORE

ADA I. MOORE, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Dayview Care Center in New Carlisle.  She was born in Greenup, KY on December 3, 1933 to the late Leborn and Dovie (Pack) Boggs.  Her husband of 49 years, Richard A. Moore, passed away on December 20,...

Kari William Lampe

Kari William Lampe

May 16, 2015

KARI WILLIAM LAMPE

Kari William Lampe, age 59, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at his residence.  He was born on May 25, 1955 in Piqua, OH to Frank and Mary Jane (Thompson) Lampe.

In addition to his mother, Kari is survived by his wife: Tammy Marie...

Karla J. Kennedy

Karla J. Kennedy

May 15, 2015

Karla J. Kennedy, age 65, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Mayfair Village Nursing Care Center, Columbus, OH. She was born on November 19, 1949 in Portland, OR to the late Chester and Hildur (Larsen) Schaber. Karla is survived by her husband of 41 years: Thomas H. Kennedy; her daughters and son-in-law: Ashley P....

Barbara J. (Kling)  Murphy

Barbara J. (Kling) Murphy

May 13, 2015

BARBARA J. MURPHY

BARBARA J. MURPHY, age 76, of Tipp City, formerly of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Randall House in Tipp City.  She was born on April 1, 1939 in Dayton, OH to the late Harry W. and Vivian Y. (LeVack) Kling.  Her husband, Richard A. Murphy, preceded her in...

Gladys W. (Gibboney)  Miller

Gladys W. (Gibboney) Miller

May 12, 2015

GLADYS W. MILLER

Gladys W. Miller, age 100, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the SpringMeade Healthcare Center, Tipp City, OH. Gladys was born on December 31, 1914 in Bradford, OH to the late George and Laura (Folkerth) Gibboney. Gladys was married to James on October 8, 1938...

Dolores Francis (Homovec)  Maloney

Dolores Francis (Homovec) Maloney

May 11, 2015

DOLORES FRANCIS MALONEY

DOLORES FRANCIS MALONEY, beloved wife of Paul James Maloney, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015.  She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years.  They were married in St. Paul's Shrine, Cleveland, Ohio after a five year courtship.  She was born on June 10, 1931 to the late...

Beverly A. (Pelton)  Buechner

Beverly A. (Pelton) Buechner

May 10, 2015

Beverly A. Buechner, 81, of Whitehouse, OH, died peacefully, May 10, 2015.

Born in Lodi, OH, April 18, 1934, to Lloyd Ashley and Freda L. (Johnson) Pelton, she graduated from Medina High School in Medina, OH. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 1956 with a degree in Education. She was a member of...

Vuong Thi Ha Nguyen

Vuong Thi Ha Nguyen

May 10, 2015

VUONG THI HA NGUYEN

VUONG THI HA NGUYEN, age 95, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at her residence.  She was born on January 1, 1920 in Vietnam to the late Dao, Ha and Chinh Nguyen.

Vuong is survived by one daughter: Mrs. Dr. Thong Duc (Thanh-Van) Nguyen...

Charles E. Long

Charles E. Long

May 10, 2015

CHARLES E. LONG

CHARLES E. LONG, age 82, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born in Conover on April 18, 1933 to the late Emerson and Helen (Robinson) Long.  His wife of 60 years, Patricia J. (McEowen) Long, survives.

Chuck is also...

Kathleen Ford

Kathleen Ford

May 8, 2015

KATHLEEN  FORD

Kathleen Ford, age 88, of Tipp City, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1926 in Greenup, KY to the late James and Amy (Carr) Eggers. She married Walter F. Ford and they shared 63 years of marriage before he...

Michael K. Williamson

Michael K. Williamson

May 7, 2015

MICHAEL K. WILLIAMSON

Michael K. Williamson, age 70, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy....

Randy Compton

Randy Compton

May 7, 2015

RANDY COMPTON

Randy Compton, age 56, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at his residence following a sudden illness.  He was born on February 3, 1959 in Troy, OH to Doris (Grigsby) Compton of Troy and the late Bill Compton.

In addition to his mother, Randy is...

Robert E. "Bob" Straker

Robert E. "Bob" Straker

May 7, 2015

ROBERT E. "BOB" STRAKER

ROBERT E. "BOB" STRAKER, age 90, of Tipp City, formerly of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 07, 2015 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on November 5, 1924 in Waynesfield, OH to the late Clarendon and Lorna (Decker) Straker.  His wife, Margaret A. (Drake) Straker, preceded...

Mary B. Whidden

Mary B. Whidden

May 6, 2015

MARY B. WHIDDEN

MARY B. WHIDDEN, age 93, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Garbry Ridge Assisted Living in Piqua.  She was born in Charles City, IA on September 24, 1921 to the late Clarence Edward and Lucy Weber (Burr) Burrets.  Her husband of 65 years, Francis Eugene "Frank" Whidden, preceded...

Virgina (Price)  Nichols

Virgina (Price) Nichols

May 6, 2015

VIRGINIA NICHOLS

VIRGINIA NICHOLS, age, 80, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born in Burgin, KY on September 21, 1934 to the late Jessie Lee and Mary Belle (Estes) Price.  Her husband, James Edward Nichols, preceded her in death on June 10, 1985.

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D.  Jean (Snyder)  Miller, Rn

D. Jean (Snyder) Miller, Rn

May 6, 2015

D. JEAN MILLER, RN

D. JEAN MILLER, RN, age 80, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at her residence.  She was born in Troy on December 3, 1934 to the late Melvin and Eleanore (Heckerman) Snyder.  Her husband of 57 years, Jerry R. Miller, survives.

Jean is also...