Obituaries

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Mary Irene Long

Mary Irene Long

Apr 27, 2024

Mary Irene Long, age 97, of Troy, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy. She was born on December 5, 1926 in Troy to the late Emerson Sphar and Ida (Anderson) Sphar.

She is survived by her three daughters and son-in-law: Diana J. Long of Welaka, FL, Carol L....

Deborah L.  "Debbie" Durand

Deborah L. "Debbie" Durand

Apr 26, 2024

Deborah L. "Debbie" Durand, age 64, of Troy, OH passed away on April 26, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  She was born on December 19, 1959 in Troy to James and Georgiann (Morrissey) Shaeffer of Troy.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 14 years: Briton R. Durand; children:...

Ronald D. Hirth

Ronald D. Hirth

Apr 25, 2024

Ronald D. Hirth, age 87, of Troy, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  He was born on November 30, 1936 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Henry and Melba (Leonard) Hirth.

Ron is survived by his wife of 39 years of marriage: Patricia L. (Komorowski) Hirth along with six children, twelve grandchildren and...

Charles S. "Charlie" Walton

Charles S. "Charlie" Walton

Apr 25, 2024

Charles S. "Charlie" Walton, age 89, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on July 11, 1934 in Bryan, OH to the late Charles L. and R. Doris (Starr) Walton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years: Suzanne (Agenbroad) Walton; son:...

Cheryl Everett Wright

Cheryl Everett Wright

Apr 24, 2024

Cheryl Everett Wright, age 76, formerly of Troy, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2024, in Austin, Texas.  She was born on December 25,1947 in Troy, the daughter of the late Glen and Helen Virginia (Emerick) Everett.  She was married twice, both to Terry L. Wright, who preceded her in death in 2010.  She used to joke that...

James (Jim) R. Pour

James (Jim) R. Pour

Apr 21, 2024

James (Jim) R. Pour, age 89, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in his home.  He was born on October 3, 1934, in Troy, to the late Walter and Norma (Magoto) Pour.

Jim is survived by his wife of over 68 years: Janet M. (Talmage) Pour; three children: Cathy Bumgarner of Idaho Falls, ID,...

Sandra L. Weaver

Sandra L. Weaver

Apr 21, 2024

Sandra L. Weaver, age 66, of Tipp City, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on April 21, 2024 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy surrounded by family.  She was born on April 26, 1957 in Troy to the late LeRoy and Henri Ann (Coco) North.

She is survived by her son: Daniel (Tina) Weaver of Troy;...

Jeffery Scott "Boots" Evilsizor

Jeffery Scott "Boots" Evilsizor

Apr 19, 2024

Jeffery Scott "Boots" Evilsizor, age 59, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on June 17, 1964 in Troy to the late Ruth Ann (Taylor) Evilsizor and Gary L. Evilsizor.

He is survived by his brother: Brian (Kathy) Evilsizor of Celina; sister: Stephanie Evilsizor of St....

Ronald Richmond

Ronald Richmond

Apr 17, 2024

Ronald Evan Richmond, age 81, of Troy passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2024, at Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born on April 1, 1943, in Baltimore, MD to the late Harold and Thelma (Houston) Richmond.

Ron is survived by his children: Charles (Lilly) Richmond and Kimberley (Jason) Morgan both of Troy; grandsons: Alex Heath...

Dora Louise Brower

Dora Louise Brower

Apr 15, 2024

Dora Louise Brower, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on April 15, 2024, at Clairbridge of Troy.  She was born on January 15, 1939, in Troy to the late Chester and Genevieve Mae (Hershey) Paulus.

Louise is survived by her husband of 65 years: Frank E. Brower, Jr.; daughter: Lori S. Brower of Troy; son and...

Kenneth E. Davis

Kenneth E. Davis

Apr 10, 2024

Kenneth E. Davis, age 84, of Tipp City; formerly of Troy, OH passed away at his residence on April 10, 2024.  He was born on July 24, 1939 in Dayton to the late Robert L. and Lillian M. (Wilson) Davis.

Ken is survived by his wife of 33 years: Carol (McCurdy) Sherman Davis; two sons: K. Alan...

Barbara Jean (Schaeffer)  Besecker

Barbara Jean (Schaeffer) Besecker

Apr 9, 2024

Barbara Jean (Schaeffer) Besecker, age 80, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Kettering Hospital of Troy Emergency Room.  She was born on October 3, 1943, in Troy to the late Kenneth and Mary (Berry) Schaeffer.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 60 years: Ken Lee Besecker; one daughter: Tammy Hagemeyer of Troy;...

William "Bill" Douglas Twiss

William "Bill" Douglas Twiss

Apr 8, 2024

William "Bill" Douglas Twiss, age 70, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2024 at his residence. He was born on March 18, 1954 in Erie, PA to the late William Custer and Patricia Ann (Lutz) Twiss.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Diane (Dyas) Twiss; children: Michael (Erin) Twiss, William (Mandy)...

Stephen Michael Amick

Stephen Michael Amick

Apr 8, 2024

Stephen Michael Amick, age 40, of Troy, OH passed away on April 8, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on August 31, 1983 in Piqua, OH to Sharon K. Taylor of Greenville and the late Stephen D. Amick.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife: Mary E. (Hartwick) Amick; sons: Gaven Amick...

Judy B. Durand

Judy B. Durand

Apr 7, 2024

Judy B. Durand, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on April 7, 2024 at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City.  She was born on March 22, 1944 in Richmond, KY to the late George Clay and Nettie Marie (Peyton) Mason.

She is survived by her daughter: Teresa E. White of Troy; son and daughter-in-law: Christopher R....

Barbara H. Owen

Barbara H. Owen

Apr 4, 2024

Barbara H. Owen, age 88, formerly of Troy and more recently of South Vienna, OH, passed away on April 4, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born on August 7, 1935 in Hicksville, OH to the late Vance and Mary Ellen (Hayburn) Hartley.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Kimberly and Dale Huston of...

Ray G. Mcfarland

Ray G. Mcfarland

Apr 3, 2024

Ray G. McFarland, age 72, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, April 03, 2024, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. He was born on October 17, 1951, in Troy to the late Luther and Ineze (Messer) McFarland.

Ray is survived by daughter: Nicole (Doug) Hall of Troy; sisters: Debra McFarland, Teresa (Dennis) Tubbs and Robin (Loyd)...

Nancy E. Bendickson

Nancy E. Bendickson

Mar 29, 2024

Nancy E. Bendickson, age 80, of Troy passed away on March 29, 2024, at Garbry Ridge in Piqua. She was born on August 4, 1943 in Harbor Springs, MI. to the late Chauncey and Dorothy Mange Bliss.

Nancy is survived by sons and daughters-in-law: David (Cindi) Bendickson of Piqua, Darwin Bendickson of Ft. Wayne, IN and Derick...

Norman E. Schaefer

Norman E. Schaefer

Mar 27, 2024

Norman E. Schaefer, age 93, of Piqua, OH passed away on March 27, 2024 at Piqua Manor.  He was born on January 24, 1931 in Casstown, OH to the late John H. and Mary E. (Minnich) Schaefer.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Jeffrey E. and Carol Schaefer of Piqua; daughter and son-in-law: Jill E....

Cynthia Strobel Lamb

Cynthia Strobel Lamb

Mar 25, 2024

Cynthia Strobel Lamb, age 60, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on March 25, 2024 in Gainesville, TX.  She was born on May 10, 1963 in Troy to Constance "Connie" M. (Ernst) Strobel of Troy, OH and the late William "Bill" Strobel.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 37 years: Morgan...