Obituaries
Susan L. (Tate) Martin
May 26, 2024
Susan L. (Tate) Martin, age 64, of Troy passed away on May 26, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born on August 13, 1959 in St. Marys, OH to the late Dr. Carl Elsworth and Pauline Mae (Forshey) Tate.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years: Tim Martin; daughters and sons-in-law: Jenn (Eric)...
Bruce Allen Schipper
May 20, 2024
Bruce Allen Schipper, age 54, of Troy, OH passed away on May 20, 2024 at his residence. He was born on September 30, 1969 to Donald and Sandra "Sandy" (Dennis) Schipper.
He is survived by his wife: Angela "Angie" Rogers Schipper; his children: Nicole (Javier) Haro of El Paso, TX; Bradley Schipper and Ryan (Taylor) Schipper of...
Anita Sue Layman
May 17, 2024
Anita Sue Layman, age 67, of Troy, OH passed away on May 17, 2024 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati. She was born on April 11, 1957 to the late Richard Widener and Elizabeth (Raveling) Widener.
She is survived by stepmother: Roberta Widener of Troy; her children: Allison Sherrill of West Lafayette, IN; Christina Cotterman of Thornville, OH; Melissa...
Kathleen Taylor
May 16, 2024
Kathleen Taylor, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away at her home on May 16, 2024. She was born in Craynor, KY on April 5, 1944 to the late Chester E. and Stella (Howell) Newsome.
She is survived by her daughter: Emily (Chris) Linville and son: Terry R. Taylor both of Troy; grandsons: James E. (fiance', Lacretia)...
Linda Hedden
May 15, 2024
Linda Hedden, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away on May 15, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Hornell, NY to the late Marjorie and William "Bill" Hedden. She is survived by her, nieces: Beth Shustack (Dan) of North Adams, MA, Danielle Hedden of Williamsport, MD and nephew Andrew Hedden of Austin, TX. She has loved being...
Joyce Fry
May 13, 2024
Joyce Fry, age 80, of Troy, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024. Her siblings include her sister: Karen (Richard) Rudsell, brothers: Dale Fry, Gerald (Ophelia) Fry, Earl (Pat) Fry; nieces and nephews and their families: Katheryn Guittar, Jennifer Brown, Brent Allen, Rachelle Holler, Scott and Jeff Fry, Lisa France, Steve, Stan, Mike and Bill Fry, Peggy Wise,...
James R. Daniels
May 11, 2024
James R. Daniels, age 82, of Largo, FL; formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday May 11, 2024. He was born on June 4, 1941, in Troy, Ohio to the late Fred G. Daniels, Sr. and Elizabeth A. (Grunert) Daniels. Jim was preceded in death by his son David R. Daniels; sister Barbara J. Smith (Daniels); brothers Thomas...
Charlotte Elaine Ross
May 11, 2024
Charlotte Elaine Ross, age 84, of Columbus; formerly of Troy, Ohio passed away Saturday May 11, 2024. She was born on October 17, 1939, in Troy to the late Forrest and Dorothy (Strine) Ross.
Elaine is survived by her sister: Carolyn Ross and brother-in-law: Gary Lickfelt and nephews and nieces: Bryan May, Lisa Ganka, Andrew Lickfelt and...
Jack Douglas Estey
May 10, 2024
Jack Douglas Estey, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on May 10, 2024, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on July 10, 1938 in Troy to the late Alva G. and Martha Louise (Kaufman) Estey.
Jack is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years: Janet W. (Walker) Estey; his daughters and son-in-law:...
Brian Scott Herbst
May 10, 2024
Brian Scott Herbst, 47, went to spend eternity with his heavenly father on May 10, 2024. Brian was born in Troy, Ohio on December 28, 1976 to Don and Barbara (Brown) Herbst of Troy.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Star (Miller) of Troy, daughter Shelbie of Troy, parents Don and Barbara, sister and...
Pamela Jo Davis
May 5, 2024
Pamela Jo Davis, age 76, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. She was born on November 25, 1947, in Troy to the late Wade Emerson and Thelma Louise (Morrison) Davis.
Pamela is survived by aunt and uncle: Beverly A. (Maurice) Heffner of Troy; sister-in-law:...
Vicki Joann Montgomery
May 4, 2024
Vicki Joann Montgomery, born December 13, 1946, was the daughter of Donald and Betty (Pollitt) Burger. She was born in Springfield, Ohio and resided in Piqua, Ohio. She is survived by her husband; Edward B. Montgomery (married 55 years), son; Edward D. Montgomery (Julie, Austin, Morgan) and daughter; Meg E. Montgomery. She also has a niece; Emily S. Whetstone...
Hazel Mildred (Bray) Rigby
May 4, 2024
Hazel Mildred (Bray) Rigby, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on May 4, 2024 at her residence. She was born on April 15, 1937 in Pearl, KY to the late Elbert Lindsey and Grace (Hamblin) Bray.
She is survived by her children: Gary Stephen (Lily) Partin, Wayland Bennett (Mary) Partin, Brian Keith Partin and Tracey Ellen...
Judee D. Spring
May 4, 2024
Judee D. Spring, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on May 4, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born on October 25, 1938 in Canton, OH to the late William J. and Vivian Louise (Willard) Diekmann.
She is survived by her daughter, Kandace Wilson of Tipp City; three grandchildren, Christopher (Marie) Wilson, Kaitlyn (Joshua)...
Richard A. Nilsen
May 3, 2024
Richard A. Nilsen, 82, peacefully passed into eternity from his home in Troy, Ohio, on Friday, May 3rd, after a brief illness. Rich was born in the bustling heart of Harlem, New York City, on July 29, 1941, the eldest child of Norwegian-American immigrants Ole and Anne Nilsen. After graduating from Hillcrest Academy, a boarding school nestled in the...
Marjorie June (Wenrick) Voris
May 1, 2024
Marjorie June (Wenrick) Voris, age 92, of Troy, Ohio passed away on May 1, 2024 at Piqua Manor. She was born on May 29, 1931 in Covington to the late Wilbur and Clara (Roeth) Wenrick and moved to Troy in 1947.
She is survived by her children: Thomas Lynn (Elizabeth) Voris II of New Carlisle, Wayne Alan...
Doris A. Knoop
May 1, 2024
Doris A. Knoop, 97, formerly of Casstown, OH, and more recently of Brookdale Senior Living of Troy passed away on May 1, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County. She was born on September 19, 1926 in Miami County, OH to the late Howard and Leatha (Isenbarger) Sotherland.
Doris is survived by her daughter: Sharon (Montie) Clawson...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Addis
Apr 28, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" Addis, age 88, of Troy, OH, passed away on April 28, 2024 at StoryPoint Troy. She was born on December 25, 1935 in Williamson, WV to the late Edgel Howard and Evelyn (Hamilton) Henson.
Jackie is survived by her husband of 69 years: Orville G. Addis of Troy; children: Jimmy (Naomi) Henson of Chattaroy, WV,...
Wilma Mccoy Edwards
Apr 27, 2024
Wilma McCoy Edwards, age 97, of Columbus passed away on April 27, 2024. She was born on December 26, 1926 in Hamilton Township, Ohio to the late Michael and Blanche (Claar) Mc Coy.
In addition to her parents, Wilma is preceded in death by sisters: Mary McCoy, Thelma Keairns and Elizabeth Flaker; brothers: Courtney, Vinton and Delbert...
Patricia Anne "Trish" Smith
Apr 27, 2024
Patricia Anne "Trish" Smith, age 60, of Piqua, passed away on April 27, 2024, at her residence. She was born on February 27, 1964, in Chicopee Falls, MA, to the late Robert E. and Betty L. (DeBaun) Byrer.
Trish is survived by her husband of almost 29 years: Ronnie L. Smith; brothers: Robert J. Byrer of Shelbyville,...

