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Elnora K. (Roeth)  Zerkle

Elnora K. (Roeth) Zerkle

Aug 21, 2014

ELNORA K. ZERKLE, age 86, of Troy passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born on May 5, 1928 in Miami County, OH to the late Forest R. and Sylvia M. (Rhoades) Roeth.  Elnora was married to Charles Frederick Zerkle.  He preceded her in death in 1988.

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Thomas J. Hughes

Thomas J. Hughes

Aug 19, 2014

THOMAS J. HUGHES, age 73, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Koester Pavilion in Troy after an extended illness.  He was born in Chicago, IL on November 11, 1940 to the late Joseph W. and Margaret (Mitchell) Hughes.

Thomas is survived by three children and...

Sandra  Lee "Sandy" (Lyman)  Kenney

Sandra Lee "Sandy" (Lyman) Kenney

Aug 18, 2014

KENNEY, SANDRA LEE  (SANDY) age 71, of New Carlisle, OH, passed away suddenly Monday, August 18, 2014, at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born in Canajoharie, New York, on August 18,1943, the daughter of Paul and Florence (Onderdonk) Lyman. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved grandparents, Jay and Dorothy (St....

Doris Louise (Kelchner)  Carter

Doris Louise (Kelchner) Carter

Aug 18, 2014

DORIS LOUISE CARTER, age 87, of Troy passed away on August 18, 2014 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born in Dayton on June 22, 1927 to the late Archie and Mary Ann (Ewing) Kelchner.  Doris was married to Donald F. Carter for 64 years and he survives.

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Larry E. Thompson

Larry E. Thompson

Aug 14, 2014

LARRY E. THOMPSON

LARRY E. THOMPSON, age 68, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at his residence.  He was born in Hillsboro, OH on October 8, 1945 to the late Herbert Eugene and Violet (Poole) Thompson.

Larry is survived by one son:...

Ruth (Jones)  Copp

Ruth (Jones) Copp

Aug 11, 2014

RUTH (JONES) COPP, age 88, of Troy passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 at Genesis/Troy Rehabilitation Center in Troy.  She was born on November 28, 1925 in Columbus, OH to the late Carl H. and Christine (Werkhaven) Jones.  Ruth was married to Robert Copp for 65 years and he survives.

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Melinda Sue Heath

Melinda Sue Heath

Aug 8, 2014

MELINDA SUE HEATH, age 43, resided at Brookside in Mason, OH, formerly of Troy, OH, passed away on Friday, August 08, 2014 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. She was born on July 27, 1971 in Troy. She is survived by her parents: mother and stepfather: Carol (Rogers) and Rick Brown of Troy; father and stepmother: Michael and Roberta...

Ruby (Althoff)  Kuckherman

Ruby (Althoff) Kuckherman

Aug 5, 2014

RUBY (ALTHOFF) KUCKHERMAN

RUBY (ALTHOFF) KUCKHERMAN, age 97, a long time business owner and resident of Troy, passed away August 5, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family.  Ruby was born in Versailles, OH March 30, 1917 to the late Herman and Agnes's (Shilling) Althoff.  She graduated from Versailles High...

Carl Wise

Carl Wise

Aug 5, 2014

CARL WISE

CARL WISE, age 84, of Columbus, formerly of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 at First Community Village in Columbus.  He was born on June 15, 1930 in Findlay, OH to the late Ralph and Hilda (Cain) Wise.  His wife of 62 years,...

Karl F. Berkshire

Karl F. Berkshire

Aug 5, 2014

KARL F. BERKSHIRE

KARL F. BERKSHIRE, age 86, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 at his residence.  He was born in Springfield, OH on September 27, 1927 to the late Robert J. and Mary M. (Morris) Berkshire.  On August 21, 1949, he married Persis...

Jerrod B. Rees

Jerrod B. Rees

Aug 4, 2014

JERROD B. REES

JERROD B. REES, age 35, of Covington, lost his fight with cancer on Monday, August 4, 2014 at his residence.  He was born on January 27, 1979 in Troy, OH to Steven and Pamela (Swindell) Rees of Covington.

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Louis J. Knife

Louis J. Knife

Aug 4, 2014

Louis J. Knife, age 92, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014 at his residence.  He was born on March 24, 1922 in Troy, Ohio to the late Charles Lewis and Ethel (Becker) Knife. He married Marjorie (Sotherland) on December 23, 1942 and she survives.

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Ansel "Cree" Carroll

Ansel "Cree" Carroll

Jul 28, 2014

ANSEL "CREE" CARROLL, age 38, of Troy passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Grandview Hospital Emergency Room in Dayton.  He was born on August 23, 1975 in Middletown, OH.  Ansel is the son of David Carroll of Sommerville, OH and Rebecca (Mike) Hollon of Middletown, OH.  Ansel was married to Tina (Borland) Carroll.

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Noreen (Casey)  Savage

Noreen (Casey) Savage

Jul 21, 2014

NOREEN SAVAGE

NOREEN SAVAGE, age 69, of Grove City, OH, formerly of Troy, OH, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Monterey Care Center in Grove City, OH.  She was born on October 10, 1944 in Pike County, KY to the late Albert and Zella (Coleman)...

Timothy Craig "Herk" Waters

Timothy Craig "Herk" Waters

Jul 20, 2014

TIMOTHY CRAIG "HERK" WATERS

Timothy Craig "Herk" Waters, 65 of Troy, Ohio died Sunday July 20, 2014 at Genesis Healthcare Troy Center. He was born Nov. 27, 1948 in Troy, Ohio to the late Coy M. Waters and Lois (Mothmiller) Thompson.  Tim is survived by his wife of 41 years Brenda (Bruner) Waters.

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Lowell Watkins "Lefty" Mott

Lowell Watkins "Lefty" Mott

Jul 15, 2014

LOWELL WATKINS "LEFTY" MOTT

LOWELL WATKINS "LEFTY" MOTT, age 91, of Elizabeth Township, Troy, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Shelby County, Ohio on April 15, 1923 to the late Loammi and Dale (Watkins) Mott. ...

Sandra M. Lade

Sandra M. Lade

Jul 11, 2014

SANDRA M. LADE, age 76, of Troy passed away after a brief illness on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born in Detroit, MI on January 3, 1938.  Sandra was preceded in death by her Mother and Step Father: John and Ethel (Depew) Hannigan.  Her husband of 56 years, Richard M. Lade,...

Paul V. Sage

Paul V. Sage

Jul 10, 2014

PAUL V. SAGE

PAUL V. SAGE, age 84, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at his residence.  He was born in Sidney, OH on August 18, 1929 to the late Franklin and Ruth Sage.  Paul married Patricia R. (Neves) Sage.  She preceded him in death in 1998.

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Bennie Hamm, Jr.

Bennie Hamm, Jr.

Jul 10, 2014

BENNIE HAMM, JR.

BENNIE HAMM, JR., age 83, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Sterling House of Troy.  He was born on June 22, 1931 in Bath, KY to the late Ben Hamm, Sr. and Mary Oda (Hunt) Hamm.  He was married to Betty Jane (Fair) Hamm...

Janice J. (Knife)  Boram

Janice J. (Knife) Boram

Jul 9, 2014

Janice J. Boram

Janice J. Boram, age 79, recently of Piqua, formerly of Troy, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 09, 2014 at Heartland of Piqua.  She was born on April 10, 1935 in Troy, Ohio to the late Melvin and Frances (Fry) Knife.

Janice is...