Obituaries

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Susan L. (Tate) Martin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...