Obituaries
Alva W. ''Dick'' Zerkle
Dec 15, 2001
Alva W. ''Dick'' Zerkle, age 77, of Casstown, OH Died Saturday December 15, 2001 in Upper Valley Medical Center E.R. He was born November 5, 1924 the son of Leo & Gladys Studebaker Zerkle who preced him in death. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Eileen Markley Studebaker; One daughter, Diann Fine of New Carlisle, OH; One sister,...
Sarah ''Sally'' L. Houser
Dec 14, 2001
Sarah ''Sally'' L. Houser died at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney, Ohio on December 14,2001. She is survived by sons and daughter-in-laws: Dr. Stuart L. and Diane Houser; Robert Williiam and Connie Houser and David Joe and Sharon Houser, eight grandchildren and one step grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank B. and Mary E. Lair...
James Eugene ''Gene'' Boldman
Dec 13, 2001
James Eugenme ''Gene'' Boldman died at his home on Thursday, December 13. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; daughters and son-in-law, Denise Boldman; Tina and Neil Berry; sisters and broher-in-law: Shirley and Lee Powell, Louise Boldman; two granddaughters, Amanda and Allison Berry and a special nephew, Robert Boldman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank M....
David Phillip Jackson
Dec 12, 2001
David Phillip Jackson died at his residence on December 12, 2001. He is survived by his first wife, Paula J. Jensen of Vandalia, Ohio; his second wife, Connie Mathis of Madisonville, KY and five children: Daughters and sons-in-law, Jonanne L. Hadden S. Riley; Julie J. Alan R. II Bogard;; January A.H. Mark N. Tracy; Kimberly A. Jackson and Jennier...
Bertha Michael
Dec 8, 2001
Bertha Michael, age 69 of Troy died Saturday, December 8, 2001 at her residence. Born of the late, Forn and Abigail Abby Adkins Lewis. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard L. Michael; daughter and son-in-law, Alice M. and Edward Nuckles; sons and fiance', Richard L. Michael Jr. and Cathy J. Williamson; Rodney K. Michael and...
Verna Faye Yantis
Dec 8, 2001
Verna Faye Yantis, age 79 of West Milton, Ohio died Saturday, December 8, 2001 at the Harborside Healthcare Center, Troy, Ohio. She was born of the late, Frank and Alma Ora Locke Taylor. Preceded in death by her husband, Glen Yantis in 1981; her son, Richard Badgley; stepsons, Bobby and Lawrence Yantis; stepdaughters, Helen Dunn and Deloris Wilkinson; three...
Hazel M. Francis
Dec 7, 2001
Hazel M. Francis, 97, life long resident of Troy, died Fri. Dec. 7., 2001 at Koester Pavilion. She was born July 12, 1904 to the late Jess and Della Robbins Arthur. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Larry and Cleona Francis of Fort Collins, Colorado; 1 granddaughter Shirley Francis and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived...
Dr. Dean Allen Landes
Dec 6, 2001
Dr. Dean Allen Landes, 61, of Troy died Thursday Dec. 6, 2001 at Upper Valley Medical Center - ER in Troy. He was born Oct. 13, 1940 in Clayton to Myrtle Denlinger of Modesto, California and the late Ralph W. Landes. Dr. Landes is survived by his wife Patricia Boone Landes; a son and daughter-in-law Rodney Dean and Carrie...
John William Houser
Dec 4, 2001
John William Houser died at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney, Ohio on Tuesday, December 4, 2001. Mr. Houser was formerly of Casstown, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Sarah L. Lair Houser; sons and daughters-in-law: Dr. Stuart L. and Diane Houser, Robert William and Connie Houser and David Joe and Sharon Houser; Sisters, Barbara McKinney, Kathryn Rogers, Lois...
Mabel Blanton
Nov 30, 2001
Mabel Blanton, age 81, of Troy, OH. Died Friday November 30, 2001 in Koester Pavilion, Troy, OH. She was born January 23, 1920 to William & Elizabeth Riley Fultz. Survivors include Five Children, Wanda Napier of Dayton, OH; Jackie Thompson of Troy, OH; Vanessa Bellamy of Troy, OH; Betty Jo Malone of Tipp City, OH & Clifford Franklin Blanton...
Charles Eggers
Nov 24, 2001
Charles Eggers, 53, of Port Clinton, OH died Thursday, November 22, 2001 in H.B. Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, OH. He was born August 25, 1948 to Herbert and Elizabeth Reilley Eggers. Mr. Eggers was a member of the Eagles Lodge #871, Troy, Eagles Lodge Aerie #3395, Port Clinton; Moose Lodge, Troy; Moose Lodge #1610 Port Clinton; the Troy Fish...
Mabel M. Davis
Nov 24, 2001
Mabel M. Davis, 88 of Troy died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001 at Harborside Healthcare Center in Troy. She was born Nov. 6, 1913 to the late Alva J. and Bertha Rudisill Davis. She is survived by her brother Chester Davis of Casstown and a sister, Mrs. Paul Margaret Batdorf of Troy, several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews....
Dale H. Minnich
Nov 18, 2001
Dale H. Minnich, age 66 passed away November 18, 2001 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dale was born July 29, 1935. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; father, Rheuben; a brother, Charles Ray; and wife, Elizabeth Jeannine. He is survived by his only son, Matthew Rheuben; Two grandchildren, Jesse and Cammy Minnich all of Pleasant...
James W. Rosenbalm
Nov 17, 2001
James W. Rosenbalm, age 78 of Piqua, Ohio died Saturday, November 17, 2001. Born of the late, Thomas and Bertha Hand Rosenbalm, he is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janet L. Mumford Rosenbalm; son and daughter-in-law, James and Cathy Rosenbalm Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law,...
Clarence H. Brinkman
Nov 16, 2001
Clarence H. Brinkman, age 91 of Troy, Ohio died November 16, 2001 in Marion Manor, Marion, Ohio. Born of the late, Casper and Barbara Martin Brinkman, he was preceded in death recently by his wife, Juanita Rickey on March 12, 2001. He was also preceded by his former wives; five brothers and one sister. He is survived by his...
Cletus L. Rhoades
Nov 8, 2001
Cletus L. Rhoades died suddenly at his residence on Thursday, November 8, 3002. He is survived by two sisters: Evelyn Sheafer and Mrs. Carl Opal Holfinger both of Troy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray L. and Bertha Apple Rhoades. Mr. Rhoades was a US Army Veteran of WWII ; was a member of Casstown Lutheran...
Kenneth G. Wohlers
Nov 8, 2001
Kenneth G. Wohlers died at his residence on Thursday, November 8, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Donna Fema Wohlers, daughters, Valerie Dusang, Heather Baker; three stepchildren: Kristie Wagner, Leigh Wagner, and Cameron Herier; one sister, Macdalene Brinkmann and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary Wohlers. Mr. Wohlers was a...
Dorothy Kate Farrance
Nov 7, 2001
Dorothy Kate Farrance died at Harborside Health Care, Troy, Ohio on Wednesday, November 7, 2001. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law: Diane and David Seiple; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Betsy Farrance; grandchildren, Laura Shindeldecker, Elaine Gillen, Edie Tremblay, Amy Huston, Linda Campbell, Lynn Farrance, Leslie Farrance and Leigh Farrance. She has 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded...
Harold C. Heffelfinger
Nov 6, 2001
Harold C. Heffelfinger, 78, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, November 6, 2001. He is survived by three daughters: Judy Hanson, Beverly Tilton, Gloria Stone and two sons: Harold J. Heffelfinger and Jeffrey L. Heffelfinger; three sisters, Delphine Newman, Ruby Taylor and Doris Brown; two brothers, Roger and Tommy Heffelfinger. He has 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren....
Scott Patrick Mers
Nov 6, 2001
Scott Patrick Mers, 36, died at James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, November 6, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Linda Thompson; parents, David and Judy Mers;stepsons and wives, Jason and Libby Thompson; Terry Thompson; stepdaughter and husband: Tabby and Ben Greek; brothers, Mark and Craig; sisters-in-law, Teresa and Toni; nephew Clinton and one niece, Aarin Burke....

