Obituaries

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Gerald Richard "Dick" Feierstein

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mark D. Yantis

Mark D. Yantis

Feb 15, 2024

Mark D. Yantis, age 63, of Troy, OH passed away on February 15, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County.  He was born on June 2, 1960 in Troy, OH to Nancy J. (Ashworth) Yantis and the late Paul E. Yantis.

In addition to his mother Nancy, Mark is survived by his wife of 39 years: Rosalind "Roz"...

Janice Lynn Bradley

Janice Lynn Bradley

Feb 12, 2024

Janice Lynn Bradley, age 61, of Beavercreek, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 4:18 PM.  She was born on May 22, 1962, in Dayton to Richard and Virginia (Watson) Schenking.

In addition to her parents, Janice is survived by her husband of 16 years: Randall Lee Bradley; two children: Nicole Marie Bradley and Tyler Horn;...

Susan Younce

Susan Younce

Feb 12, 2024

Susan Younce, 88, of Troy, passed on to Heaven on February 12, 2024.  Susan was born on May 18, 1935 in Dayton to the late Leonard and Mary Neff, where she shared wonderful years with her brother Jack Neff, and sister Betty Mallett. Susan married her high school sweetheart, Lewis Younce, on April 26, 1952. They were married 54...

Darrell E. Cottrell

Darrell E. Cottrell

Feb 8, 2024

Darrell E. Cottrell, age 82, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born on April 27, 1941 in Eaton, OH to the late Ronald E. and Marjorie (Rike) Cottrell.

Darrell is survived by his wife of 42 years: Kathleen M. (Carder) Cottrell; children: Pamela K. (Ron) Chandler of Brookville,...

John Dale Caraway

John Dale Caraway

Feb 3, 2024

John Dale Caraway, age 79, of Troy, passed away on  Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his residence.  He was born on March 15, 1944, in Wilmington, OH, to the late Coleman D. and Esther (Murphy) Caraway.

John is survived by his children: Chris (LeeAnn) Caraway, Amy Caraway, Ed (Kelly) Becker and Marjorie (Mike) Mahle; grandchildren: Jonathon, Sydney,...

Nancy Charlene (Riggsby) Lewis

Nancy Charlene (Riggsby) Lewis

Feb 2, 2024

Nancy Charlene (Riggsby) Lewis, 85, passed peacefully February 2, 2024, at her home.  She was born on August 17th, 1938, in Sandy Hook, KY, the daughter of the late Clay Wade and Dorothy Lee (Jarrells) Riggsby

Nancy was a graduate of Troy High School.  She was a very social soul and loved meeting new visitors during the...

Bonnie Jean Maxson

Bonnie Jean Maxson

Feb 2, 2024

Bonnie Jean Maxson, age 74, of Fletcher, OH passed away on February 2, 2024 at her home.  She was born on January 11, 1950 in Piqua to the late Clarence and Wanda (Campbell) Cron.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 52 years of marriage: Dana A. Maxson; three children: Scott (Katrina) Maxson of Conover, Kathy...

Greg Richard Wertz

Greg Richard Wertz

Jan 31, 2024

Greg Richard Wertz, AKA: WertzWorld

A bright light was extinguished from our lives on January 31, 2024 … the day we lost a dear friend, loving family member, husband, soulmate and best friend.  He was born into this world on April 23, 1953 in Columbus, OH.

He was preceded in passing by his parents: Gladys...

Theodore M. "Ted" Suchecki

Theodore M. "Ted" Suchecki

Jan 30, 2024

Theodore Martin Suchecki, 94, of Troy, passed away January 30 at Miami County Hospice.  Ted was born on February 11, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, and was the son of Martin and Mary (Bijata) Suchecki. He married Carol (Miles) Suchecki in 1950 and they spent the next 73 years together.

He is survived by his wife Carol and...

Lucie E. Furrow

Lucie E. Furrow

Jan 30, 2024

Lucie E. Furrow 93, of Christiansburg passed away in her residence on January 30, 2024.   She was born at home on May 22, 1930, to Wilbur and Florence (Roahen) Neer.   She married Richard L. Furrow on November 30, 1946.  They were married 71 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Ruth Bobo, infant...

Patsy A. "Pat" Swank

Patsy A. "Pat" Swank

Jan 26, 2024

Patsy A. "Pat" Swank, age 90, of Troy, OH passed away on January 26, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on August 8, 1933 in Fletcher to the late Paul C. and Mary (Miller) Ross.

Pat is survived by her daughter: Tracy Horn; son: Eric Swank; grandchildren: Abigail Horn, Alexander Horn, Ami Morris and Julia Gray;...