Obituaries

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James F. Fry

James F. Fry

Nov 17, 2005

James F. Fry, 77, of Troy, Ohio, died on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at the Koester Pavilion, Troy, Ohio. He was born on December 26, 1927 in Mallory, West Virginia to the late Eugene and Martha Pyles Fry. He is survived by his wife, Martha S. Gheen Fry; daughters, Connie Willis of Troy, OH; Sue Fry of Troy, OH...

Cecil M. Denson Jr.

Cecil M. Denson Jr.

Nov 16, 2005

Cecil M. Denson Jr., 53, of Troy, Ohio died on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at his residence. He was born on May 27, 1952 in Troy, Ohio to the late Cecil M. Denson Sr. and Una Fay Ball. He is survived by his children, Stacey L. Derrick Goldberg of Fletcher, Ohio; Shane M. Lisa Denson of Troy, Ohio; sisters,...

Betty Marr

Betty Marr

Nov 16, 2005

Betty Elifritz Marr, 85 years old, born March 2, 1920 in Troy, Ohio died Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Koester Pavilion. Predeceased by her parents, Carlton W. & Christine Hales Elifritz; her husband, Paul E. Marr on August 2, 1984; one son, Douglas C. Marr on May 13, 1999; one brother William "Pete" Elifritz of Michigan on June 4,...

June R. Studebaker

June R. Studebaker

Nov 15, 2005

June R. Studebaker, 89, of Troy, Ohio died on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at the Dayton Heart Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was born on April 27, 1916 in Christiansburg, Ohio to the late Raymond and Lula Morrett Circle. She married Marvin Studebaker, and he precedes her in death in 1981. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law; Mark &...

Surdine Don Burton

Surdine Don Burton

Nov 15, 2005

Surdine Don Burton, 78, of Troy, Ohio died on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born on September 1, 1927 in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Charles and Eliza Stevens Burton. He married Ruby D. Perry and she survives along with his children, Diana Ullery of Troy, OH; Marcia Jay Willis of Troy,...

Clay Richard ''Dick'' Chaney

Clay Richard ''Dick'' Chaney

Nov 15, 2005

Clay Richard "Dick" Chaney, 49, of Piqua, Ohio died on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 in Indiana as a result of an accident. He was born on October 19, 1956 in Miami County to James Chaney and Barbara Bennett Chaney. He is preceded in death by his father, James Chaney. He is survived by a son, Bryan Chaney; brother and...

Ralph W. Lloyd

Ralph W. Lloyd

Nov 14, 2005

Ralph W. Lloyd, 84, of Troy, Ohio died on Monday, November 14, 2005 at 5:30PM at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. He was born on February 9, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his wife, Florence Porter Lloyd in 1994. He is survived by his three children, sons and daughters-in-law; Ralph & Jacqueline...

William Roger Dyer

William Roger Dyer

Nov 14, 2005

William Roger Dyer, 56, of Troy, Ohio died on Monday, November 14, 2005 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. He was born on October 23, 1949 in Troy, Ohio to William and June Purdin Dyer. He married Joan Carol Hunt, and she precedes him in death. He is survived by three children, sons and daughter-in-law; William Rodger...

Jane A. Hennessey

Jane A. Hennessey

Nov 12, 2005

Jane A. Hennessey, 72, of Troy, Ohio died on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 7:45AM in her residence after a brief illness. She was born on April 3, 1933 in Troy, Ohio to the late David J. and Helen Daily Hennessey. She is survived by several cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister. She...

Judy K. Cutshall

Judy K. Cutshall

Nov 12, 2005

Judy K. Cutshall, 47, of Troy, Ohio died on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 9:26PM at the Harborside Healthcare Center, Troy. She was born on June 22, 1958 in Troy, Ohio to Marcella Studebaker. She is survived by her three children, Jessica Nishwitz; Elizabeth Nishwitz and Danielle; and one sister, Kristy Manson of Troy, Ohio. She formerly was employed...

Erica A. Tweed

Erica A. Tweed

Nov 10, 2005

Erica A. Tweed, 86, of Troy, Ohio died on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 3:45PM at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio after a brief illness. She was born in Stainz, Austria on March 2, 1919 to the late Karl Swatck. She married Robert J. Tweed, he survives, her husband of 58 years. She is also survived by...

Raymond M. Volp

Raymond M. Volp

Nov 8, 2005

Raymond M. Volp, 74, of Troy, Ohio died on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at the Sunrise Assistant Living in Dayton. He was born on March 10, 1931 in Stockbridge, Wisconsin to the late Richard and Franzen Louise Volp. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Mary E. Turoff Volp; two children, Steven M. Volp of New Berlin,...

Mary Jane English

Mary Jane English

Nov 6, 2005

Mary Jane Drake English of Troy slept away on Sunday, November 6, 2005, at the Upper Valley Medial Center, to rejoin her loved ones and friends who have gone before. She was born on January 20, 1917, to Harry A. and Virgil M. Sims Drake of Piqua. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer E. English, a...

Marion Taylor

Marion Taylor

Nov 4, 2005

Marion Taylor, 78, of Casstown, Ohio and formerly of Troy, Ohio died on Friday, November 4, 2005 at the Kettering Medical Center. He was born on February 24, 1927 in Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio to the late Joseph Paul and Rosa Ellen Bowman Taylor. He married Mary Frances Gates, and she precedes him in death. He is survived...

Phyllis A. Mcneeley

Phyllis A. Mcneeley

Nov 4, 2005

Phyllis A. McNeeley, 71, of Troy, Ohio died on Friday, November 4, 2005 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born on July 27, 1934 in Champaign County, Ohio to the late John R. and Laura E. Bowen Sharp. She married James F. "Frank" McNeeley and he survives. Also surviving are two children, daughter and son-in-law; Julie...

Anna F. Palmer

Anna F. Palmer

Nov 3, 2005

Anna F. Palmer, 87, of Troy, Ohio died on Thursday, November 03, 2005 at 3:00am at the Covington Care Center, Covington, Ohio. She was born on March 26, 1918 in Pulaski County, Kentucky to the late George Edward and Effie Mae Vaughn Foster. She is preceded in death by her husband, Revelle C. Palmer, April 19, 2005. She is...

Floyd Raymond Saul

Floyd Raymond Saul

Nov 3, 2005

Floyd Raymond Saul, 87, of Troy, Ohio died on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 4:10PM at the SpringMeade Health Center. She was born on February 17, 1918 in Troy, Ohio to the late Marvin E. and Hazel May Ritenour Saul. He is survived by his wife, Helen "Lucille" Cameron Saul; four children, Ms. Tanis Sue Saul of Mesa, AZ;...

Bob May

Bob May

Nov 3, 2005

Bob May, 49, of Troy, Ohio died on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 6:32PM at the Upper Valley Medical Center ER, Troy, Ohio after a sudden illness. He was born on October 21, 1956 in Goody, Kentucky to the late Allen and Vada May May. He is survived by a son, Adam May of Troy, Ohio; four brothers, William...

James W. Dixon

James W. Dixon

Oct 29, 2005

James W. Dixon, 90, of Troy, Ohio died on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the Koester Pavilion, Troy, Ohio. Mr. Dixon was born on October 21, 1915 in Bear Creek, Ohio to the late Warren and MayBlevins Dixon. He is survived by one daughter, Karen Angel of Troy, Ohio; two brothers, Joseph Dixon of Tipp City, Ohio; William Dixon...

Aileen E. Schmidt

Aileen E. Schmidt

Oct 28, 2005

Aileen E. Schmidt, 96, of Troy, Ohio died on Friday, October 28, 2005 at her residence. She was born November 16, 1908 in Brantford, Ontario to the late George and Ethel Brown Riddolls. She married Louis Xavier Schmidt, and he precedes her in death, May 14, 1982. She is survived by her two children, daughter, Jacqueline Schmidt of Troy,...