Obituaries

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Archie J. Berry

Archie J. Berry

Jan 5, 2002

Archie J. Berry, age 68 of Troy, Ohio died Saturday, January 5, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie J. and Ruth A. Pickering Berry; brother, Richard Berry and two sisters, Mary Webster and Shirley Wagner. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Geneva M. Harvey; sons, Jon and David Berry and daughter, Robin...

R. Murray Dalton

R. Murray Dalton

Jan 3, 2002

R. Murray Dalton, age 74 of Troy, Ohio died Thursday, January 3, 2002 at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph W. and Cornelia Kleinschroedt Dalton and his wife, Marylou Streeter Dalton. He is survived by his daughter, Christine Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, R. Drew and Deonna Dalton and granddaughter, Kennedy Chandler Dalton. He is a member...

Keith Noel Mcgillvary, Sr.

Keith Noel Mcgillvary, Sr.

Jan 3, 2002

Keith Noel McGillvary, Sr. died at his residence on Thursday, January 3, 2002. He is survived by his lifetime companion, Becky Hunley; sons and daughter-in-law, Vince McGillvary, Keith and Tina McGillvary; Daughters and sons-in-law, Marquita and Tod Kidman, Kelley and Pat McDonald and Shanda Kroger; eight grandchildren; and best friend, Terry Falknor. Mr. McGillvary was a member of Living...

Henrietta Wright Granlund

Henrietta Wright Granlund

Jan 2, 2002

Henrietta Wright Granlund died at Upper Valley Medical Center on January 2, 2002. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, David and Ellen Granlund and Steven and Nancy Granlund; a sister, Marbel A. Wolfe; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Nay Weller and Mary Bangart Wright; her husband, Arvid...

Gilberta Mcneal

Gilberta Mcneal

Jan 2, 2002

Gilberta McNeal died at Koester Pavilion on January 2, 2002. She is survived by nephew, Theodore York and niece, Rebecca York. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, John and Grace Munn York, and her husband, Thomas McNeal. Mrs. McNeal was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Piqua, Ohio;Order of Eastern Star, Piqua, Ohio and Salvation...

Erik Donald Greaker

Erik Donald Greaker

Jan 1, 2002

Erik Donald Greaker died in an automobile accident in Troy, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, Roger A. and Judith L. Presslein Greaker; brother, Edward M. Greaker; maternal grandparents, John and Carol Presslein; Paternal grandmother, Edith Greaker; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Frank W. Greaker and maternal...

Jay A. Hunter

Jay A. Hunter

Dec 22, 2001

Jay A. Hunter, age 42, of Troy, OH. Died suddenly Saturday, December 22, 2001 in Vandalia, OH while at work. Survivors include his mother, M. Joan Marshall Hunter of Troy, OH; wife of 18 years, Cindy Perrin; one daughter, Jetta N. Hunter who lives at home; step-son, Carl T. Feaselman of Indiana and his dog, his loyal friend Roscoe....

Hobert Patton

Hobert Patton

Dec 21, 2001

Hobert Patton, 79, of Tipp City passed away Friday Dec. 21, 2001 after a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 5, 1922 to the late Maryland and Stella Sloan Patton. Mr. Patton is survived by his wife of 50 years, Susan Hall Patton; 3 daughters and sons-in-laws Sharon and Thomas Denny of Goldsboro, NC, Deborah and Anthony DiGiannantonio of...

Doris Ella Clark Brown

Doris Ella Clark Brown

Dec 17, 2001

Doris Ella Clark Brown died Monday, December 17, 2001. She is survived by three children, Kenneth Lee Clark and Gary Richard Clark, Roger Dale and wife Loretta Clark; sister, Margaret Clark; grandchildren, Karen Sponaugle, Laura Wildenhaus, Julie Martin, Brian Clark and Douglas Clark; great grandchildren, Jarrett Tyler, Rachel Tyler, Elizabeth Wildenhaus, Kara Lynn Wildenhaus and Conan Martin. She was...

Alva W. ''Dick'' Zerkle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...