Obituaries

Mar 25, 2024

Kristin "Kris" Crothers-Wyner, age 37, of Troy, OH passed away on March 25, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on May 23, 1986 in Springfield, OH to  Luann (Kendle) Crothers and the late Charles Edward Crothers.

In addition to her mother she is survived by husband: Ben Weiner; her children: Jaymison, Alexis, Annabella, Jace and Charlotte;...

Mar 25, 2024

Paul Napier, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on March 25, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH.  He was born on June 21, 1935 in Pineville, KY to the late Henry D. and Elizabeth (Selvey) Napier.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Wanda (Owens) Napier; children: Melissa (Charlie) Beorn of Monroe, OH...

Mar 25, 2024

Joy D. Weber of Springfield has joined her father, James, and brother, Jim, by being welcomed home by the Lord Jesus on the 25th of March, 2024.

Joy was born on January 23, 1965 in Jacksonville, Illinois to Vivian Joyce (Stone) Ward and James Delmar Ward Jr.  Joy is survived by her loving husband Marc, her mother...

Mar 24, 2024

Alice R. (Kurylowich) Boyd, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on March 24, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County.  She was born on March 12, 1939 in Highland, MI to the late Joseph and Mary (Mudar) Kurylowich.

Alice is survived by her children: Bill (Kelly) Boyd of Troy; Diane Lade of St. Paris; Sandy (Chris) Nosker...

Mar 24, 2024

Ron Amann, age 87, Springfield, formerly of Casstown, OH passed away on March 24, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton, OH.  He was born on March 23, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late Melvin G. and Myrtle L. (Spencer) Amann.

He is survived by his sons: Vincent Lee Amann of Springfield, OH, and Steve Dean Amann of...

Mar 24, 2024

Rodney D. Gray, age 65, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his residence.  He was born on July 11, 1958, in Zanesville to the late Edward D. Gray and Juanita (Hayes) Neff.

Rodney is survived by his wife of 28 years: Randie Sue (Whittington) Gray; children: Rodney D. Gray, Jr. of Miamisburg, Heather...

Mar 22, 2024

Pamela S. Beemer, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on March 22, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on June 4, 1946 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert Hall and Blanche (Johnson) McKenzie.

Pam is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Michael A. and Hope Beemer of Tipp City; grandchildren: Madeline and Taylor Beemer...

Mar 20, 2024

David G. Josza, 87, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on March 20, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1936, in Cleveland, OH.

David served in the US Army Reserves and had a successful professional career with Warner & Swasey and later Monarch Machine Tool. An Ohioan by birth, spending his formative years and early career there,...

Mar 20, 2024

Barbara Jean Goodenough passed away March 20, 2024. She was 81 years old. Barb was born in Dayton, OH. She graduated Julienne High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1960 and from St Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing in Dayton, OH in 1963.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Dillard and Genevieve Sexton and her sister...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.;...

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...