Obituaries

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Charles J. Blauser

Charles J. Blauser

Dec 4, 2009

Charles J. Blauser Charles J. Blauser, 88, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio. He was born on March 5, 1921 in Elizabeth Township, Ohio to the late Floyd and Flo Hempy Blauser. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty J. Brenneman Blauser; daughters, Jane Robert Crick of...

John H. Zimmerman

John H. Zimmerman

Dec 3, 2009

John H. Zimmerman, age 69, of Troy, OH died Thursday, December 3, 2009 in Piqua, Ohio. He was born August 19, 1940 in Ft. Loramie, OH to the late Mathias Zimmerman and Sophia Brandewie Zimmerman. He is survived by his wife of 37 years of marriage, Edna M. Thomas Zimmerman; children, Tony Ballachino of Milford, OH and Naomi Danny...

Irene H. Proffitt

Irene H. Proffitt

Dec 2, 2009

Irene H. Proffitt, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. She resided in her family home at the time of her passing. She was born December 21, 1916 in Fonde, KY to the late George and Dora Howard Hodge. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James G. Proffitt on April...

Rheta  Bridges

Rheta Bridges

Nov 29, 2009

Rheta Bridges Rheta Bridges, age 75, of Troy, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 25, 1934 in Haddix, Kentucky. She leaves behind three daughters and sons-in-law: Vickey Lynn Randy Adkins, Patricia Ann Ken Murray and Barbara Jo Steve Welch all of Troy;...

Irene A. Jacomet

Irene A. Jacomet

Nov 28, 2009

Irene A. "Grammy" Jacomet, age 97, of Troy, OH died Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 8:35PM at the Koester Pavilion, Troy, OH. She was born July 22, 1912 in Troy, OH to the late Frank Sharits and Melinda Cartwright Sharits. She was married to Robert G. Jacomet who preceded her in death in 1989. She is survived by her...

Lois K. Harshbarger

Lois K. Harshbarger

Nov 24, 2009

Lois K. Harshbarger Lois K. Harshbarger, age 92, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 11:00PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Koester Pavilion, Troy. She was born on December 24, 1916 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Blaine and Ethel Groff Flory. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Harshbarger in 1992. Survivors include her daughters...

Scott Travis Hodgson

Scott Travis Hodgson

Nov 19, 2009

Scott Travis Hodgson Scott Travis Hodgson was born on May 1, 1937 to Ralph B. and Evelyn J. Murdock Hodgson. He died on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, following an extended period of ill health. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and several uncles and aunts. Family survivors include: Ross A...

Cynthia A. Partida

Cynthia A. Partida

Nov 17, 2009

Cynthia A. Partida Cynthia A. Partida, beloved wife of Rick Partida, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at her home, 441 West Plum Street, Tipp City, Ohio. After a courageous fight with cancer, Cindy slipped quietly to sleep surrounded by the love of family and friends. Cindy was born on March 14, 1954 in Troy, Ohio, to Mary Asher...

Terry Lee Ferguson

Terry Lee Ferguson

Nov 13, 2009

Terry Lee Ferguson Sr. Terry Lee Ferguson Sr., age 61, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 5:44AM on Friday, November 13, 2009 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born on January 9, 1948 in Troy, to the late Henry Curtis and Wanda Jane Francis Ferguson. His wife of 44 years, Sandra K. Friend Ferguson, survives. Other survivors...

Mike Wright

Mike Wright

Nov 2, 2009

Mike Wright Mike Wright, age 64, of Troy, Ohio, died at 8:54AM on Monday, November 2, 2009 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on September 19, 1945 in Troy to the late Harold I. and Lola F. Shuff Wright. He is survived by his soul mate, Sandy Haworth of Troy; brother, Jack L. Wright of...

Nora Mae Kain

Nora Mae Kain

Oct 31, 2009

Nora Mae Kain was born July 4, 1910 in Covington, Ohio to the late Judd and Leila Peiffer Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband Delmar E. Kain. Nora Mae is survived by her daughters: Karen Kain Gavitt of Troy and Marilyn Kain Ledford and husband Lieutenant General Frank Ledford of San Antonio Texas; Granddaughter Dr. Cheryl...

Arthur Wayne Hansford

Arthur Wayne Hansford

Oct 30, 2009

Arthur Wayne "Pete" Hansford, 79, of Troy passed away Friday, October 30, at Vitas Hospice Care of Dayton. He was born in Troy on February 27, 1930 to the late Arthur Wayne Hansford, Sr and Mary Kroger Hansford. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Phyllis Hansford; one son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Sheila Hansford of Centerville;...

Keith Lee Huffaker

Keith Lee Huffaker

Oct 28, 2009

Keith Lee 'Big Daddy' Huffaker died of natural causes on October 28, 2009 at his residence in Burbank, CA. He was 80 years old. Keith was born on April 18, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to Perry and Lauree Huffaker, who preceded him in death. He owned a plumbing and heating company in Troy and continued in construction in...

Ronald  L. Wilson

Ronald L. Wilson

Oct 26, 2009

Ronald L. "Ronnie" Wilson Sr. Ronald L. "Ronnie" Wilson Sr., age 76, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 6:05AM on Monday, October 26, 2009 at Troy Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on February 14, 1933 in Troy to the late Lelondos Lon and Mildred Powell Wilson. He was married to Lyla Yvonne Mullins Wilson who preceded him...

Grace Neuforth

Grace Neuforth

Oct 26, 2009

Grace Neuforth Grace Neuforth, age 88, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 10:25PM on Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Sterling House, Troy. She was born November 16, 1920 in Troy to the late Clifford and Velma Walker Brown. Her husband, Ernest E. Neuforth, preceded her in death in January of 1955. She is survived by one son, Timothy...

Elizabeth  R. Beard

Elizabeth R. Beard

Oct 23, 2009

Elizabeth R. Beard Elizabeth R. Beard, age 91, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 1:18AM on Friday, October 23, 2009 at Koester Pavilion, Troy. She was born on February 19, 1918 in Piqua, Ohio to the late William R. and Bethel D. Cruse Brading. She married Damon Beard in 1939 and he preceded her in death in 1995. She...

Adam F. Quillen

Adam F. Quillen

Oct 22, 2009

Adam F. Quillen Adam F. Quillen, age 82, of Troy, Ohio passed away at 4:11AM on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Heartland of Piqua. He was born on February 19, 1927 in Load, Kentucky to the late Charley W. Quillen Sr. and Ida Mae Hannah Quillen. His wife of 62 years, Mona Joyce Curry Quillen, survives. Other survivors include...

Jack D. Chaney

Jack D. Chaney

Oct 20, 2009

Jack D. Chaney Jack D. Chaney, age 83, formerly of Troy, Ohio, more recently of Greenville, Ohio, passed at 5:30PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles, Ohio. He was born on March 8, 1926 in Troy, Ohio to the late Charles and Minnie Hansford Chaney. His wife of 62 years, Vivian Brown Chaney, survives....

Harriet B. Garrett

Harriet B. Garrett

Oct 18, 2009

Harriet B. Garrett Harriet B. Garrett, age 94, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 11:50AM on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born on April 16, 1915 in Taneyville, Missouri to the late Thomas E. and Eunice Stout Beall. She was married to Ross R. Garrett in March of 1937 and he preceded...

Mary K. Wray

Mary K. Wray

Oct 14, 2009

Mary K. Wray Mary K. Wray, age 87 of Tipp City, Ohio, formerly of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 9:50AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at SpringMeade Health Care Center, Tipp City, Ohio. She was born on January 27, 1922 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Emil Albert and Mary Adeline Desmond Schnell. She was married to Daniel Edward...