Obituaries

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Charles Edward Zellner

Charles Edward Zellner

Dec 8, 2024

Charles Edward Zellner of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Dayton, Ohio and Katonah, New York, passed away on December 8, 2024. He was 95.  Chuck was born on May 14, 1929 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Edward and Mabel (Lehr) Zellner. Growing up Chuck ran his own 4H chicken business while working at a hatchery, and he took this passion to...

Larry Russell Wolfe

Larry Russell Wolfe

Dec 8, 2024

Larry Russell Wolfe, age 87, of West Milton, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  He was born on April 27, 1937, in Piqua, to the late Russell and Verda (Shellenberger) Wolfe.

Larry is survived by his wife of 67 years: Florence (Sease) Wolfe; one daughter: Kimberly (Richard) Boyd...

Spencer S. Smallenbarger

Spencer S. Smallenbarger

Dec 8, 2024

Spencer S. Smallenbarger, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on December 8, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County.  He was born on January 10, 1956 in Troy, OH to the late Robert and Patsy (Ostendorf) Smallenbarger.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years of marriage: Debbie (McDaniel) Smallenbarger; children: Jessica (David) Burgess and Matthew...

Neil P. Preston

Neil P. Preston

Dec 6, 2024

Neil P. Preston, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on December 6, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born on March 4, 1956 in Dayton, OH to the late Leland and Frances (Denesia) Preston.

Neil is survived by wife of 46 years: Debora (Benning) Preston; son: Richard (Carmen) Preston of Hilliard, OH; sister: Elizabeth Schultz...

Helen R. Layne

Helen R. Layne

Dec 5, 2024

Helen R. Layne, age 78, of Troy, OH and Ft. Pierce, FL, passed away on December 5, 2024 at her residence in Florida.  She was born on May 11, 1946 in Versailles, OH to the late Lloyd and Frances (Eck) Bey.

She is survived by her husband: Doyle Layne Jr.; daughter and son-in-law: Carma and Chris Maleski;...

Piara Singh Sembhi

Piara Singh Sembhi

Dec 2, 2024

Piara Singh Sembhi, age 76, of Troy, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on May 1, 1948 in India to the late Chanan Singh and Harbans Kaur Sembhi.

Piara is survived by his wife: Darshan Kaur (Bharj) Sembhi; children: Simrit K. Sembhi of Troy and Vikram S. Sembhi...

Terrance Michael Randolph

Terrance Michael Randolph

Dec 1, 2024

Terrance Michael Randolph, age 62, of Greenville, Ohio was embraced by the arms of Jesus on his birthday, December 1, 2024, at Hospice of Miami County.  He was born on December 1, 1962, in Middle Township, New Jersey, to Doris Logan and the late Henry Lee Logan.

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

Ross J. Wilkerson

Ross J. Wilkerson

Dec 1, 2024

Ross J. Wilkerson, 75, of Troy, Ohio passed away at 1:35AM on Sunday, December 1, 2024 of natural causes. Ross was born on November 13th 1949 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Curtis and Josephine (Morbach) Wilkerson. His family moved to Lexington, Kentucky and then to Dayton, Ohio when he was a child. Ross enlisted into the Army...

Charles W. Earl

Charles W. Earl

Nov 30, 2024

Charles W. Earl, age 93, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on February 14, 1931 in Waynesfield to the late Norman and Olive (McClain) Earl.

Charles is survived by his children: Elizabeth (Todd Murphy) Kohler of Troy and James (Debbie) Earl of Lima; grandchildren: Catherine Kohler of...

Alven Albert Osting

Alven Albert Osting

Nov 30, 2024

Alven Albert Osting, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on November 30, 2024 at SpringMeade Health Care Center. He was born on November 15, 1931 in Delphos, OH to the late Frank Bernard and Veronica Mary (Elwer) Osting.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years of marriage: Marilyn Florence (Brunn) Osting; sons: Philip M....

Phyllis Virginia Anderson

Phyllis Virginia Anderson

Nov 28, 2024

Phyllis Virginia Anderson, age 95, of Troy, Ohio passed away on November 28, 2024 at Koester Pavilion.  She was born on November 6, 1929 in Troy to the late Herbert Otto and Hazel Iona (Billheimer) Butt. She married James Victor Anderson on June 30, 1950 and he preceded her in death on January 9, 2016.

She is...

Bettie R. Kempf

Bettie R. Kempf

Nov 21, 2024

Bettie R. Kempf, age 87, of Tipp City, OH passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her residence. She was born on October 3, 1937 in Mavisdale, VA to the late Maynard and Mary (Mayes) Sullivan.

She is survived by her daughter: Diane Spiller; granddaughters: Alexa (Fiance', Zach Wazny) Spiller and Olivia Spiller; sisters: Carol (Ed)...

Kelley D. Gardner

Kelley D. Gardner

Nov 19, 2024

Kelley D. Gardner, age 61, of Troy, OH passed away on November 19, 2024 at Troy Care and Rehab. She was born on July 18, 1963 in Point Pleasant, WV to the late Odell and Daisy (Bible) McGraw.

Kelley is survived by her significant other: Timothy J. Mahan; children: Rodeanna Owen, Roger O'Neal, and Daniel O'Neal; siblings:...

John L. Payne

John L. Payne

Nov 17, 2024

John L. Payne, age 80, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, Troy.  He was born on February 27, 1944, in Tipp City, OH, to the late John Richard and Agnes Susan (Hines) Payne.

John is survived by his wife: Theresa (York) Payne; brother-in-law: Tony York; one son: Richard...

Jody Lynn Mapes

Jody Lynn Mapes

Nov 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our beloved Jody Lynn Mapes who left us unexpectedly at age 52 November 15 2024.

She is survived by her Dad Paul Thomas, daughter Kasey Marie Weisenbarger, sisters Brandy (Scot) Clifford, Janice Rudisill, Jen (Brian) Bowman, brother Keith (Karen) Januszak, and Fiancée/life partner Shane Fair

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Elisha Marie Harden

Elisha Marie Harden

Nov 15, 2024

Elisha Marie (Kingrey) Harden, age 48, of Tipp City, passed away after a 5 year battle with metastatic breast cancer on November 15, 2024, in Columbus, OH.  She was born on September 27, 1976, in Troy, OH, to Mark and Patricia Kingrey, of Troy.  Elisha lived a life filled with love, creativity and a deep connection to nature.

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Larry Giangulio

Larry Giangulio

Nov 13, 2024

Larry Giangulio, age 79, of Troy Ohio passed away at Ohio Miami County Hospice Inpatient Unit on Wednesday November 13, 2024 surrounded by close friends, Pam Preston Leach and Carol Preston.  He was born on August 1, 1945 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Doris (Buckham) Giangulio.

Larry is survived by his cousins: Rodger Clark,...

Linda Lucille Payne

Linda Lucille Payne

Nov 13, 2024

Linda Lucille Payne, age 72, of Piqua, OH, passed away on November 13, 2024 at Troy Care & Rehabilitation. She was born in Troy, OH to the late John Richard and Agnes (Hines) Payne.

Linda is survived by her son: Jason Hicks of Troy and special son: Bryson Morris; brother: John "Butch" L. Payne; sisters: Karen James...

Douglas Jackson

Douglas Jackson

Nov 11, 2024

Douglas Jackson, age 81, of Troy, passed away on November 11, 2024, at his home.  He was born on November 19, 1942, in Taylor, MI, to the late Nelson and Hazel Button.

Douglas is survived by his sisters: Gail Davis of MI and Gloria Miller of FL; grandchildren: Joanna (Angelo Gardner) Cales of Troy, OH, Joseph Przekop...

Jo Ann Goubeaux

Jo Ann Goubeaux

Nov 10, 2024

Jo Ann Goubeaux, age 90, of Troy, passed away on November 10, 2024, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy.  She was born on May 30, 1934, in Casstown, OH to the late Hugh John and Mary Elizabeth (Russell) Liller.

Jo Ann is survived by daughter: Cindi (David) Goss of Terre Haute, IN son: Brad (Noelle) Goubeaux of...