Jack Albert Hoekstra
Mar 20, 2024
Jack Albert Hoekstra died on March 20, 2024 after a short illness, leaving behind a legacy of public service, love for his family and a devotion to his faith. The only child of Ralph Hoekstra and his second wife Henrietta Koenes Hoekstra and the baby of the family, Jack joined half-siblings: brothers Ralph, Lester and Herman and sisters Audrey,...
Samuel (Sam) Craig Cairns
Mar 17, 2024
Samuel (Sam) Craig Cairns, born in Troy, Ohio, April 25, 1939, has passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024 from heart disease at 84.
Sam was preceded in death by his mother Helen Lois (McClain) Cairns and father Samuel Craig Cairns Sr. both of Troy, and niece Christine A. Murray of Cincinnati. Survived are his wife of...
Barbra H. Kruse
Mar 16, 2024
Barbra H. Kruse passed from this life on March 16, 2024 in Troy, OH. Barbra was the daughter of John P. Harris and Miriam L. Miller; she was born in Reisterstown, MD on February 25, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Norman Harris; and husbands: Edmund W. Smith and John A. Kruse.
She...
Ray M. Emberton
Mar 16, 2024
Ray M. Emberton, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH. He was born January 21, 1939, in Tompkinsville, KY, to the late Frank A. and Marie (Howard) Emberton.
He is survived by sons: Tim (Kitten) Emberton of New Carlisle, Charles Emberton of Medway and Chris...
Dale Ralph Smith
Mar 12, 2024
Dale Ralph Smith, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, Troy, OH. He was born August 9, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Ralph Chester and Dorothy Irene (Ross) Smith.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years: Mary Alice (Showalter) Smith;...
Michael Clay Whitmore
Mar 12, 2024
Michael Clay Whitmore, of Piqua, passed away on March 12, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy. He was born on September 18, 1959, in Troy to the late Sandra (Pemberton) Kolker.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 30 years: Amy (Bowers) Whitmore; three sons: Joshua Whitmore, Jacob Whitmore and Joseph Whitmore; and...
Oran Lee Thomas
Mar 9, 2024
Oran Lee Thomas, age 96 formerly of Troy and more recently of Piqua, Ohio, was taken home to see the Lord on March 9, 2024, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on February 25, 1928 in Johnstown, PA to the late Oran E. Thomas and Ada C. (Haddle) Thomas.
He is survived by his...
Beverly A. Elrod
Mar 7, 2024
Beverly A. Elrod age 88 of Tipp City, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, peacefully at home on March 7, 2024. She was born in Troy, Ohio on August 29, 1935 to the late Eugene and Annabelle (Carey) Knife. Beverly was retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
Beverly's Christian faith was important to her life...
Beverly Kay Gheen
Mar 6, 2024
In loving memory of Beverly Kay Gheen (Bev), who passed away on Wednesday, March 6th. Born on December 6, 1953, Bev was a devout follower of Jesus, known for her resilience, servant's heart, and deeply cherished family relationships and friendships.
Throughout her life, Bev's unwavering faith in Jesus was a source of inspiration to many who knew...
Sara Kaye Scherer
Mar 5, 2024
Sara Kaye Scherer, age 83, of Tipp City, OH, passed away at her residence on March 5, 2024. She was born on July 26, 1940 in Troy, OH to the late Charles and Blanche (Hansford) Chaney.
Sara is survived by her children: Russell (Jennifer) Scherer, Brian Potter, Robin (Roger) Naseman, Ed Potter, and Richard (Jerry) Scherer, Jr.;...
Ellie Ann Carder
Mar 3, 2024
It is with great sadness, after a long search, that our family has to announce the passing of Ellie Ann Carder. She left us on March 3, 2024. Ellie was beloved by her parents Jerry Carder and Christin Shoffstall. As well as her parents, she is survived by her brothers Dylan Carder and Darion Carder whom she lovingly referred...
Gerald Richard "Dick" Feierstein
Mar 2, 2024
Gerald Richard "Dick" Feierstein
April 2, 1929 – March 2, 2024
Troy, Ohio
Dick Feierstein of Troy passed away peacefully into God's arms on March 2 at Brookdale Senior Living. In his last days on Earth, he was surrounded by his family, shared stories of his life experiences, and prayed with his pastor....
Norma J. (Hoke) Jacobs
Feb 28, 2024
Norma J. (Hoke) Jacobs, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on February 28, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born on March 9, 1930 in Brookville to the late Clarence and Bernadine (Kneckt) Hoke.
She is survived by her sons: Steven B. (Silvia) Jacobs of Davenport, FL and Dale E. Jacobs of Troy; daughter-in-law:...
Sharon L. (Harry) Bercot
Feb 26, 2024
Sharon L. (Harry) Bercot, age 76, of Troy, OH, passed away on February 26, 2024 at Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Covington, OH. She was born on February 8, 1948 in Greenville, OH to the late John C. and Miriam (Jay) Harry.
Sharon is survived by her husband: Thomas R. Bercot of Troy; children: Richard "Bruce"...
Charles Michael "Mike" Bond
Feb 23, 2024
Charles Michael "Mike" Bond, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on February 23, 2024 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 27, 1939 in Dayton, OH to the late Charles Wesley and Antoinette Marie (DeAloia) Bond.
Mike is survived by his children: Bernadette Stager of Sidney; sons and daughters-in-law: Charles Michael Jr....
Pauline M. Tate
Feb 23, 2024
Pauline M. Tate, age 94, longtime resident of Troy, OH passed away on February 23, 2024 at Koester Pavilion surrounded by family. She was born on April 5, 1929 in Lowell, OH to the late Andrew Thomas and Alice (Henniger) Forshey. She was married to Dr. Carl Ellsworth Tate and he preceded her in death on March 1, 1999....
Pastor Douglas R. Magin
Feb 22, 2024
Pastor Douglas R. Magin, age 76, of Troy, OH, passed away on February 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 6, 1947, in Rochester, NY, to the late Jerome A. and Marjorie (Merzke) Magin.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Carol E. (Gares) Magin; four children: Jonathan Magin of...
Eric A. Cheadle
Feb 21, 2024
Eric A. Cheadle, age 55, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2024 at his residence. He was born on March 18, 1968 in Troy to the late Linda E. (Cheadle) Demoret and Paul Demoret.
He is survived by a son: Pattrick J. Ferree; two grandchildren; sister: Joy Sensenig; half siblings: Larry Demoret, Richard Demoret...
William F. "Bill" Lohrer
Feb 19, 2024
William F. (Bill) Lohrer, age 84, of Mint Hill, NC (formerly of Troy, OH) passed away into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on February 19, 2024. He was born on November 21,1939 in Cincinnati to Clifford and Loretta Lohrer.
He was a 1957 graduate of Colerain High School (Cincinnati) where he was the sports...
Dale L. Voorhis
Feb 17, 2024
Dale L. Voorhis, age 90, of Troy, OH passed away on February 17, 2024 at his daughter's home in Vienna, VA. He was born on August 10, 1933 in Lebanon, IN to the late Carl Voorhis and Esther (Wright) Voorhis Dickerson.
He is survived by his daughters: Cindy (Mark) Tilly of Arnaudville, LA and Grace Janine Stonerock...
