Obituaries

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Rev. Jimmy D. Stepp

Rev. Jimmy D. Stepp

Nov 1, 2024

Rev. Jimmy D. Stepp, age 76, of West Milton, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born on November 27, 1947 in Williamson, WV to the late Carlos and Juanita (Murphy) Stepp.

Jimmy is survived by his three sons: Steve (Melinda) Stepp of Ludlow Falls, Jimmy Stepp of West Milton and...

Mary Ann H. (Dorn)  Cooper

Mary Ann H. (Dorn) Cooper

Nov 1, 2024

Mary Ann H. (Dorn) Cooper, age 72, of Tipp City, passed away on November 1, 2024.  She was born on December 27, 1951 in Marburg, Germany to the late Norman and Lieselotte (Kohler) Dorn.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Keith E. and Angela Cooper; siblings: Bob Dorn, Sharon Magee, Harry Dorn, Linda McFarland, Karen...

Nathaniel F. "Nate" Williams

Nathaniel F. "Nate" Williams

Oct 28, 2024

Nathaniel F. "Nate" Williams, age 68, of Troy, passed away on October 28, 2024, at home.  He was born on March 8, 1956, in Elkton, Maryland, to the late Howard Preston and Mildred (Kinslow) Williams.

Nate is survived by his wife, who he was with for over 43 years: Margaret "Sue" (Leeper) Williams; children: Kelly, Brenda and...

Joseph Henry Ording

Joseph Henry Ording

Oct 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joseph Henry Ording, October 28, 2024.

He was born June 15, 1934, in Trotwood, Ohio.  Joe was raised in Newport, Ohio and graduated from Houston High school.  He then studied at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio and received his radiology certification. He served in the U.S....

Jason Artz

Jason Artz

Oct 27, 2024

Jason Artz, age 53, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on August 23, 1971, in Troy, to Jerry and Cathy (Bazzel) Artz.

In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his wife of 10 years: Ronda (Baker) Artz; siblings: Emily (Brad) Ray and Matthew Artz, both...

Cynthia "Cindy" Elizabeth Gobble Back

Cynthia "Cindy" Elizabeth Gobble Back

Oct 25, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" Elizabeth Gobble Back, age 65, of Troy, Ohio went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on September 24, 1959 to the late Lt Col Robert and Janet (VanPatton) Gobble.

Cindy is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years Travis Back, her daughter Kristie...

John Patrick Mendenhall

John Patrick Mendenhall

Oct 20, 2024

John Patrick "Pat" Mendenhall Jr., age 64, of Piqua, OH passed away on October 20, 2024 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on January 24, 1960 in Everett, Washington to the Irene Emily (Eikevik) Kane of South Carolina and the late John Patrick Mendenhall Sr.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his...

Charles E. "Buzz" Neer

Charles E. "Buzz" Neer

Oct 19, 2024

Charles E. "Buzz" Neer, of Piqua, died Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Dayton VA Hospice.  He was born in Urbana to the late Walter and Mary (Jenkins) Neer.  Buzz was a 1958 graduate from Urbana High School.  He worked at Grimes Manufacturing, then B. F. Goodrich from which he retired after 34 years.  He proudly served in the US...

Janice E. Bigelow

Janice E. Bigelow

Oct 18, 2024

Janice E. Bigelow, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on October 18, 2024 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on March 13, 1946 in Celina, OH to the late Leondis and Ruth (Rasawehr) Buck.

She is survived by her son: Kyle Bigelow of Troy; stepchildren: Steve (Sandy Hewitt) Bigelow of Troy, Virginia (Stephen) Stuckey of...

Linda S. Smith

Linda S. Smith

Oct 17, 2024

Linda S. Smith, age 76, of Troy, OH passed away on October 17, 2024 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born on March 17, 1948 in Portsmouth, OH, to the late James and Helen (Caudill) Pennington.

Linda is survived by her children: Merlin E. Smith, II, of Piqua, Michele Hinrichs of New Lebanon, and David (Melissa...

Bettyann Walker

Bettyann Walker

Oct 16, 2024

BETTYANN WALKER, 98, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of McConnelsville, Ohio, peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, surrounded by loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bettyann was born on December 18, 1925, in Rose Farm, Ohio, to the late Norman and Grace Sigler. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 happy years, Lorenzo Dow ...

Sandra K. Stoltz

Sandra K. Stoltz

Oct 15, 2024

Sandra K. Stoltz, age 79, of Troy, OH passed away on October 15, 2024 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born on August 26, 1945 in Troy, OH to the late Elmer and Minne (Cromer) Stoltz.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Condolences may be expressed to the family...

Frank E. Brower, Jr.

Frank E. Brower, Jr.

Oct 14, 2024

Frank E. Brower, Jr., age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on October 14, 2024 at StoryPoint of Troy.  He was born on January 15, 1938 in Dayton, to the late Frank E. Brower Sr. and Gladys G. (Zimmerman) Brower.

Frank is survived by his daughter: Lori S. Brower of Troy; son and daughter-in-law: Terry L. and...

Ned R. Scarff

Ned R. Scarff

Oct 13, 2024

Ned R. Scarff, age 86, of Troy, passed away on October 13, 2024, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on September 12, 1938, in Troy, to the late Raymond and Ramona (Rhine) Scarff.  On May 23, 1987, he married Dorothy "Dottie" (Stevens) Scarff and she survives.

In addition to his wife, Ned is...

Clara M. Reed

Clara M. Reed

Oct 9, 2024

Clara M. Reed, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away October 9, 2024.  She was born on July 15, 1931 in West Pittston, PA to the late Roy and Mary (Rogers) Knecht.

Clara is survived by her children: Pam (Mike) Bennett of Raleigh, NC, David (Jeannine) Reed of Dayton, OH and daughter-in-law: Tammy Reed of Troy, OH;...

Lanny E. Kendell

Lanny E. Kendell

Oct 7, 2024

Lanny E. Kendell, age 82, of Christiansburg, OH passed away on October 7, 2024.  He was born on November 1, 1941 in Troy, OH to the late Raymond E. and Mary Louise (Ardinger) Kendell.

He is survived by his children: Anthony E. Kendell, Lori (David) Cross and Mary Renee Cox; grandchildren: Jordan Andrew (Ali) Kendell, Megan Richelle...

Willow Grace Snyder

Willow Grace Snyder

Oct 6, 2024

Willow Grace Snyder, age 3, of Troy, OH passed away on October 6, 2024 at Dayton Children's Hospital.  She was born on April 14, 2021 in Dayton, OH.

She is survived by her mother: Gisette (Santos) Hawk; father: David C. Snyder; siblings: Joshoah, Chloe, John David, Celena and Ellsie; grandparents: Amy and Sam Minton and extended family...

Harold "Ted" Bowman

Harold "Ted" Bowman

Oct 6, 2024

Harold "Ted" Bowman, affectionately known as "Pop," passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on September 1, 1948, to the late Harold and Agnes Bowman, Ted was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Ted is survived by his wife of 24 years, Robin (Lykes) Bowman and together...

Carol Creger

Carol Creger

Oct 5, 2024

Carol Creger, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on October 5, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on August 4, 1949, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Bance C. and Annie Mae (Wilson) Cottingham.

She is survived by her sons: Charlie Blanton and James Blanton, both of  Troy.

In addition to her parents,...

Gary Stephen Reibert

Gary Stephen Reibert

Oct 5, 2024

Gary Stephen Reibert, age 71, of Troy, formerly of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  He is survived by his wife: Lorraine Paula (Melton) Reibert.  No services are planned.  Memorial contributions may be made to Dream 4 Pets, PO Box 322, Tipp City, OH 45371, Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, OH 45373 or The...