Obituaries

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Margaret A. "Margie" Thompson

Margaret A. "Margie" Thompson

Aug 9, 2008

Margaret A. "Margie" Thompson Margaret A. "Margie" Thompson, age 72, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 7:14AM on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born on December 18, 1935 in Piqua, Ohio, to Marion F. and Margaret Lucille Schimp Hemmert. She was married to Dr. Rodney M. Thompson who preceded her in death...

Nancy Katherine Kessler Stichter

Nancy Katherine Kessler Stichter

Aug 9, 2008

NANCY KESSLER STICHTER Nancy Katherine Stichter, 83, of SpringMeade in Tipp City, formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 2:30 A.M. She was born to the late Lester W. Kessler and Katherine Yantis Kessler. She will be missed and remembered by her husband, Roy H. Stichter of 60 years, her two daughters and sons-in-law Diane and...

Doris Louise Baker

Doris Louise Baker

Aug 8, 2008

Doris Louise Baker Doris L. Baker, age 89, formerly of Troy, more recently of Heath, Ohio for the past thirteen years, passed away at 4:11AM on Friday, August 8, 2008 at the Flintridge Nursing & Rehab, Newark, Ohio. She was born on May 14, 1919 in Miami County, Ohio, to the late O.G. and Laurel J. Williamson Garman. She...

John J. Hufford

John J. Hufford

Aug 4, 2008

John J. "Jack" Hufford John J. "Jack" Hufford, age 89, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2008, at his residence. He was born March 1, 1919 in Miami County, Ohio, to the late Robert S. and Bessie Swank Hufford. He was married to Jane Hollis Hufford who preceded him in death on January 22, 1994. He...

Charles M. Wilde

Charles M. Wilde

Jul 31, 2008

Charles M. Wilde Charles M. Wilde, age 88, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the Sterling House, Troy. He was born November 27, 1919 in Kansas City, MO, to the late Martin and Lillian Wilde. His wife, Frances Marie Chronabery Wilde, preceded him in death on December 15, 1995. Mr. Wilde is survived...

Deborah Ann Rhodes

Deborah Ann Rhodes

Jul 30, 2008

Deborah Ann Rhodes Deborah Ann Rhodes, age 55, of Tipp City, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at her residence. She was born September 12, 1952 in Waco, Texas, to Louis Perry of Florida and the late Patricia Courtney Perry. Her husband, Anthony R. Rhodes, survives. In addition to her father and her husband, Deborah is survived by her...

Harold R. Love

Harold R. Love

Jul 29, 2008

Harold R. Love Harold R. Love, 74, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 1:28AM on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born on January 26, 1934, in Pennville, IN, to the late Guy and Hazel Dill Love. His wife of 55 years, Martha M. Teegarden Love, survives. He is survived by six children:...

E. Pauline Lux

E. Pauline Lux

Jul 23, 2008

E. Pauline Lux E. Pauline Lux, age 81, of Casstown, Ohio, passed away at 9:32AM on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at her residence. She was born on July 13, 1927 in Harlan County, Kentucky, to the late Birg Ein and Cora Belle Guy Fultz. She was married to Benjamin George Lux who preceded her in death on July 29,...

David Phelps

David Phelps

Jul 21, 2008

David Phelps David Phelps, age 52, of Troy, Ohio, died at 7:30AM on Monday, July 21, 2008, at Harborside Health Care Center, Troy. He was born June 29, 1956 in Troy, to Hanson and Emma Jean Beldon Phelps also of Troy. In addition to his parents, David is survived by three sons: David Phelps Jr. of Troy, Christopher Lee...

David Phelps

David Phelps

Jul 21, 2008

David Phelps David Phelps, age 52, of Troy, Ohio, died at 7:30AM on Monday, July 21, 2008, at Harborside Health Care Center, Troy. He was born June 29, 1956 in Troy, to Hanson and Emma Jean Beldon Phelps also of Troy. In addition to his parents, David is survived by three sons: David Phelps Jr. of Troy, Christopher Lee...

John Allen Markley

John Allen Markley

Jul 21, 2008

John Allen Markley John Allen Markley, age 91, of Georgetown, KY, passed away on Monday July 21, 2008 at his residence. He was born March 13, 1917, in Bracken County, KY, to the late Lee O. and Mary McMath Markley. He married Lillian Westfall Markley on June 6, 1942, and she survives. In addition to his wife, Lillian, Mr....

Paul J. Dill

Paul J. Dill

Jul 18, 2008

Paul J. Dill age 76, of Troy, Ohio died Friday, July 18, 2008 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born August 22, 1931 in Piqua, Ohio to Clifford G. and Mary Frances Hutchinson Dill, both of whom preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lenora Wears Dill; a daughter, Kathy J. Jackson...

Raymond I. Bice

Raymond I. Bice

Jul 16, 2008

Raymond I. "Ray" Bice Raymond I. "Ray" Bice, age 65, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 6:18PM on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born on July 22, 1942 in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Ron and Beatrice Snyder Bice. His wife of 42 years, Betty A. Eggers Bice, survives....

Donald T. Kirk

Donald T. Kirk

Jul 15, 2008

Donald T. Kirk Donald T. Kirk, age 78, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 10:55AM on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at his residence. He was born November 17, 1929, in Casstown, Ohio, to the late George H. and Dorothy Moyer Kirk. He was married to Faye E. Chronabery Kirk, who preceded him in death in 2000. He is survived...

Richard C. Bellas

Richard C. Bellas

Jul 14, 2008

Dr. Richard C. Bellas Dr. Richard C. Bellas, 67, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 6:56PM on Monday, July 14, 2008, at Mt. Carmel St. Anne's Hospital, Westerville, Ohio following a sudden illness. He was born in Kingston, PA on March 25, 1941, to the late Joseph and Anna Bagdon Bellas. He is survived by his wife of 43...

Hannah Margaret Pry

Hannah Margaret Pry

Jul 10, 2008

Hannah Margaret Pry, age 95, of Troy, OH died Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Piqua Manor, Piqua, OH. She was born February 20, 1913 in Troy, OH to the late John Hartstein and Minnie Grump Hartstein. She was married to Ralph Edward Pry who preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sherry...

Steven A. Mahan

Steven A. Mahan

Jul 9, 2008

Steven A. Mahan, age 65, of Troy, OH died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at his residence. He was born July 23, 1942 in Troy, OH to Charles Mahan and Harriet Frazier Mahan. He is survived by his mother; his wife, Jacquelyn Messer Mahan; stepchildren, Ron, Lori, Allison and Jason; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry Chris Mahan of Troy, OH; nephews,...

Raymond G. Boyd Jr.

Raymond G. Boyd Jr.

Jul 8, 2008

Raymond G. Boyd Jr., age 68, of Troy, OH died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at his residence. He was June 8, 1940 at Hickam AFB, Hawaii to the late Raymond G. Boyd Sr. and Balenti "Iris" Myers Boyd. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Teresa A. "Terri" Watren Boyd; his children, Susan Steve Pohl of Cypress,...

Merlin Ray Ward

Merlin Ray Ward

Jul 8, 2008

Merlin Ray Ward, age 85, of Casstown, OH died Tuesday, July 08, 2008 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born December 25, 1922 in Pleasant Hill, OH to the late Lawrence E. Ward and Emma McConnell Ward. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Edwina Schaefer Ward; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Cindy Ward...

Charles E. Robbins

Charles E. Robbins

Jul 6, 2008

Charles E. Robbins Charles E. Robbins, age 66, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at his residence after a sudden illness. He was born September 6, 1941 in Troy, to Robert L. and Lova Mae Ditmer Robbins. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Robert, wife, Phyllis and sister, Donna Ingle. He is survived...