Obituaries

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Nancy Kathryn Gretzinger

Nancy Kathryn Gretzinger

Dec 5, 2023

Nancy Kathryn Gretzinger, age 72, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Scottsdale, AZ with her daughter and niece by her side.  She was born November 4, 1951, in Frankfort, KY to the late Ralph E. and Martha J. Gretzinger.

Nancy will be missed by her daughter "Meg", Mary E. Gretzinger of Tempe, AZ, who she adopted...

Barry M. Coomes

Barry M. Coomes

Dec 2, 2023

Barry M. Coomes, age 65, of Troy, OH passed away on December 2, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born on May 26, 1958 in Dayton to the late Clarence E. and Aliah (Shrewsbury) Coomes.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years of marriage: Barbara G. (Stager) Coomes; children: Trevor (Katelyn) Coomes of Troy,...

Keith R. Humphreys

Keith R. Humphreys

Dec 2, 2023

Keith R. Humphreys, age 84, of Conover, OH passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  He was born on July 4, 1939 in Urbana, OH to the late Kenneth and Susan Mary (Scott) Humphreys.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years of marriage: Connie K. (Myers) Humphreys; son: Jason...

Assunta R. Paine

Assunta R. Paine

Nov 26, 2023

Assunta R. Paine, age 80, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born on August 15, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Gennaro James and Anastasia (Tedesco) Rizzo.

Assunta is survived by her husband of 57 years: Thomas Paine, Sr.; three children: Anastasia Paine of...

Dennis L. Brown

Dennis L. Brown

Nov 23, 2023

Dennis L. Brown, age 82, of Troy, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on October 12, 1941 in Troy to the late Bess E. (Jenkins) Brown and the late George E. Brown. Denny was married to Melody (Conard) Brown, who preceded him in death. In addition to his...

Patrick Joseph Groff

Patrick Joseph Groff

Nov 18, 2023

Patrick Joseph Groff died suddenly on November 18, 2023, surrounded by family, and fortified with the Holy Water of the church.  He was born on August 6, 1954, in Troy, Ohio, the oldest of three children of Norbert and Rita (Madigan) Groff who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his sister: Peggy Scott; his nephew...

Robert Irvin Bogan

Robert Irvin Bogan

Nov 17, 2023

Robert Irvin Bogan, age 77, of Troy, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on November 6, 1946 in Harveysburg, OH to the late Robert Sherman and Anna Mae (Irvin) Bogan.

Bob is survived by his wife: Raquel C. (Dozer) Bogan; two children: Chris (Sarah) Bogan and Tara Lewis (Doyle) Stradling;...

Samual Edgar Harper

Samual Edgar Harper

Nov 14, 2023

Samual Edgar Harper, age 54, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - Bethesda Naval Hospital.

He was born to Earl Franklin Harper and Linda Sue (Spellman) Harper.

In addition to his mother, Samual is survived by his stepfather: David White of Piqua; Isaac Nathan...

Christopher Joseph Carney

Christopher Joseph Carney

Nov 8, 2023

Christopher Joseph Carney, 58. Born to the late Robert A. and Barbara V. Carney, departed on November 8, 2023.

This will not be your ordinary obituary because this was not your ordinary man.

Christopher was a genuine family man. He served his country in the Army and Army National Guard. He adored, provided for and...

Dorothy A. Gentle

Dorothy A. Gentle

Nov 5, 2023

Dorothy A. Gentle, age 82, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on October 10, 1941, in Greenville, to the late Cletus and Mary (Snyder) Rehmert.

Dorothy is survived by siblings: Virgie Edwards, Naomi (Bill) May, Nancy Riewerts, Marvin (Charlotte) Rehmert, and David (Kathy) Rehmert; and many nieces and...

David L. Brown

David L. Brown

Nov 5, 2023

David L. Brown, 60, of Ludlow Falls, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Kettering Hospital of Troy.  He was born on June 23, 1963, in Albany, KY, to the late James and Raye (Flowers) Brown.

David is survived by his wife of 40 years: Vickie (Hollopeter) Brown; two children: Brittany (Joshua Brookshire) Randall and Ryan...

Linda L. Julian

Linda L. Julian

Nov 4, 2023

Linda L. Julian, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on November 4, 2023 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, in Troy. She was born on August 8, 1942 in Eaton, OH, to the late Minnie Eckert.

Linda is survived by; children: John (Teresa) Julian of NC; Jeanie C. Moore of Troy; Jo Ann (Ron)...

Larry L. Fields

Larry L. Fields

Nov 3, 2023

Larry L. Fields, age 71, of Troy, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on August 8, 1952, in Lexington, KY, to the late Virgil and Carolyn (Carter) Fields.

Larry is survived by his wife of 42 years: Kris (Klockner) Fields; three daughters: Tricia (Kent) Taylor of...

Seth Aaron Douglas

Seth Aaron Douglas

Nov 3, 2023

Seth Aaron Douglas, age 24, of Urbana, formerly of Vandalia, passed away on November 3, 2023, as a result of an accident in London, OH.  He was born on November 20, 1998, in Dayton to Joshua M. Douglas of New Carlisle and Heather Nicole (Fozo) Douglas of Dayton.

In addition to his parents, Seth is survived by...

Pauline Conley

Pauline Conley

Nov 3, 2023

Pauline Conley, age 95, of Troy, OH, passed away on November 3, 2023 at her daughter's residence. She was born on June 8, 1928 in Oil Springs, KY to the late Henry C. and Mauda (Turner) Bolin.

Pauline is survived by her children: Judy (Donald) Travis and Donnivan Conley, both of Troy; grandchildren: Carla (Isaac) Montoya and...

Scott William Alexander

Scott William Alexander

Nov 3, 2023

Scott William Alexander, 54, of Troy made his way home into the loving arms of Our Savior on Nov. 3, 2023.  He was surrounded by the love of his family & friends.  Scott was born in Troy on September 10, 1969 to Melody Miller and Jim Alexander of Covington.  Scott was a 1987 graduate of Covington High School and...

Linda M. Gnodle

Linda M. Gnodle

Oct 31, 2023

Linda M. Gnodle, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on October 31, 2023 at Koester Pavilion, Troy.  She was born on April 22, 1943 in Piqua to the late Russell and Verda (Shellenberger) Wolfe.

She is survived by her daughters: Kristine (John) Alexander of Florida and Julie (Rick) Brewer of Troy; brother: Dean (Diane) Wolfe of...

Betty L. Bair

Betty L. Bair

Oct 30, 2023

Betty L. Bair, age 97, of Casstown, OH passed away on October 30, 2023 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on March 8, 1926 in Troy, OH, to the late Howard R. and Mary Mae (Littler) Snyder.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Rodney and Susan Bair of...

Kenneth Richard Bowen

Kenneth Richard Bowen

Oct 30, 2023

Kenneth Richard Bowen, age 56, of Troy, OH passed away on October 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 29, 1967 to the late Leo P. Bowen and Sharon (Hodge) Henneman.

Kenny is survived by his wife: Tana; 4 sons: Jared Bowen, Jorden Bowen, Justin (Missy) Favorite and Jacob Favorite; sisters: Lesia L. Schultz,...

Gloria M. Plant

Gloria M. Plant

Oct 28, 2023

Gloria M. Plant, age 95, of Troy, passed away on October 28, 2023 at StoryPoint in Troy.  She was born on August 31, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Sylvester Casper and Melsine (Heinlein) Dell.

She is survived by her children: Brian Plant, Diane (Phil) Cline and Laurie (Bill) Neal; son-in-law: Kurt (Crista) Olson; grandchildren: Jennifer...