Obituaries

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:...

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...

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

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 9, 2024

Amy Ruth Minton, age 58, of Fletcher, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice.  Amy was born to the late Henry Curtis and Wanda Jane (Francis) Ferguson.

Amy is survived by her husband of 20 years: Sam Minton; her children: Mandy (David) Wilson, David Snyder, Blake Snyder, Sarah Minton and Samantha Minton; and grandchildren:...

Nov 4, 2024

Mary E. House, age 67, of Troy, passed away on November 4, 2024, at Upper Valley Medical Center Emergency Room in Troy.  She was born on July 3, 1957, to the late Raymond and Easter Evelyn (Kerr) Valentine.

Mary is survived by her husband of almost 50 years: Guy F. House; two children: Bryan House of Warsaw,...

Nov 3, 2024

Marvin E. Hotchkiss, age 92, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his residence.  He was born on July 27, 1932, in Marshall, MI, to the late Harry M. and Bertha (Krenerick) Hotchkiss.  On November 10, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland, he married Margaret "Susie" (Wickless) Hotchkiss and she survives.

Marvin is survived by three...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...