Richard S. Messler, Jr.
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...
Mary Lou Larck
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...
Carol Anne Reeves
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...
Mark A. Jacobs
Mar 4, 2025
Mark A. Jacobs, age 42, of Piqua, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. He was born on March 1, 1983, in Dayton, to the late Mark and Sarah (Pike) Jacobs.
Mark is survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mark was a 2001 graduate...
Gayle Y. Meyers
Mar 1, 2025
Gayle Y. Meyers, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on March 1, 2025 at StoryPoint Troy. She was born on March 22, 1936 in Piqua, OH to the late Vayle and Ethel (Young) Criteser.
Gayle is survived by her sons: Jeff (Julie) Grigsby of Troy, David (Cathy) Grigsby of Troy and Brian (John Hawkins) Grigsby of...
Mary M. Caughell
Feb 28, 2025
Mary M. Caughell, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on February 28, 2025 at StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy. She was born in Victoria, Texas on December 3, 1933, to the late Merle and Ida Hornburg.
She is survived by her husband of 72 yrs: Thomas George Caughell; children: Janet Borgstadt of Phoenix, AZ, Susan Shroyer...
John Alexander Steel
Feb 28, 2025
John Alexander Steel, age 76, of Troy, OH passed away on February 28, 2025 at Versailles Health Care. He was born on August 30, 1948 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Alexander John and Rita (Hack) Steel.
John is survived by his wife: Nancy Jean (Kaesemeyer) Steel of Troy; Suzette (Richard) Ruth of Annapolis, MD, Aaron (May...
Laverne L. Orban
Feb 28, 2025
LaVerne L. Orban, 86, died peacefully from complications of COPD on February 28, 2025. She was born on July 22, 1938 to John William and Loretta Siefert Cahill in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. LaVerne graduated from St. Raphael High School in 1955 and married the love of her life, Stephen A. Orban, in 1958. The two had 4 children. She was...
Carolyn Yvonne Oliver
Feb 28, 2025
Carolyn Yvonne Oliver, age 77, of Troy, Ohio passed away on February 28, 2025 at her residence. She was born on March 18, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Donald M. and Alma Jeannette (Jones) Oliver.
She is survived by her daughter: Jeannette (Mark) Bell of Troy; brother: Donald R. (Pati) Oliver of Tipp City; five...
Maynard E. Francis
Feb 27, 2025
Maynard E. Francis, 98, of Troy, went home to be in the arms of his Lord Jesus on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Ohio Hospice of Miami County. He was born in Troy, Ohio on May 29, 1926, to the late Marvin G. and Addie Marie (Ford) Francis. He married Alfrieda L. Pour at St. Patrick Catholic Church on...
Teresa A. Steinbrugge
Feb 25, 2025
Teresa A. Steinbrugge, age 67, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. She was born on January 13, 1958, in Dayton, to the late Bernice A. (Scearse) Swink.
Teresa is survived by her husband of over 19 years: Philip C. Steinbrugge; two children: Scott A....
Robert E. Gorrell
Feb 24, 2025
Robert E. Gorrell, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on February 24, 2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on November 13, 1936 in Troy to the late Chester and Mary (James) Gorrell.
He is survived by two sisters: Betty Stumbo and Janet Kessler both of Troy and nieces and nephews.
No...
Robert L. "Robby" Meek, Jr.
Feb 24, 2025
Robert L. "Robby" Meek Jr., age 47, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2025 at the Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on October 15, 1977 in Troy.
He is survived by his parents: Steffani J. (Favorite) and Mark Melvin of Troy and Robert L. Sr. and Diana Meek of Troy; his children:...
Mary Sue Shoup
Feb 24, 2025
Mary Sue Shoup, 86, of Casstown, OH, passed away peacefully in her home on February 24, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on March 3, 1938, in Troy, OH, to the late Floyd and Ruth Spears.
Truly the heart of her family, Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who built her life around the...
Richard Swigart
Feb 23, 2025
Richard Swigart, age 80, of Fairborn, OH passed away on February 23, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1944 in Troy, OH to the late Howard and Virginia (Schurr) Swigart.
He is survived by his daughter: Kari Swigart of VA; siblings: Carolyn (Larry) Boze of Troy, John Swigart of Fletcher, Dave (Sandy) Swigart of Casstown, Kathryn...
Connie Gail Williams
Feb 21, 2025
Connie Gail Williams, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away at her residence on February 21, 2025. She was born on March 10, 1958 in Dayton to the late Gene and Jean (Davis) Noble.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years of marriage: Rick C. Williams; sons: Travis C. Williams of Troy and Carrie T....
James E. Niswonger
Feb 20, 2025
James E. Niswonger, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on February 20, 2025 at Koester Pavilion. He was born on July 3, 1940 in Darke County, OH to the late Ray and Pauline (Thomas) Niswonger.
Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years: Josephine (Worley) Niswonger; grandchildren: Sarah, Andrea, Katelyn, Thomas and one great-grandchild; sister:...
Gordon Alexander
Feb 19, 2025
GORDON F. ALEXANDER, of Troy, Ohio aged 89, passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 7, 1935 to the late Elwood and Rita Couvillion Alexander. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 58 years:...
Shirley Ann Hensel
Feb 19, 2025
Shirley Ann Hensel, age 79, of Troy, OH, passed away on February 19, 2025 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient. She was born on June 7, 1945 in Piqua, OH to the late Charles A. and Donna I. (Jobes) Spahr.
Shirley is survived by her husband: Bertram "Bert" Carl Hensel of Troy; sons: Christopher T. (Julie Moore)...
Maida June Hetzler
Feb 17, 2025
Maida June (Logan) Hetzler, age 86, entered into glory on February 17, 2025, at Vancrest at Upper Valley in Troy, OH. She was born on December 20, 1938, in Garden City, KS, to the late Carl Baxter and Grace Eldrid (McClimans) Logan of Leoti, KS.
Maida June is survived by two children: Denile Lance Hetzler of Florence,...
