Obituaries

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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;...

Bonnie L. Rashilla

Bonnie L. Rashilla

Jan 25, 2024

Bonnie L. Rashilla, age 88, formerly of Troy and more recently of Dayton, OH passed away on January 25, 2024 at Wilmington Place.  She was born on July 2, 1935 in Marion, OH to the late King Donald and Roma (Rider) Kern.

She is survived by her children: Christina (Dan) Rashilla Barton of Dayton, Richard (Georgeanne) Rashilla...

Else Baker

Else Baker

Jan 23, 2024

Else Baker, age 92, of Troy, OH passed away on January 23, 2024 at The Laurels of West Carrollton.  She was born on June 11, 1931 in Germany to the late Adolf and Lydia (Lych) Pide.

She is survived by her children: Vanessa (Larry) Heslep of Troy, Gina Baker of Kettering and Debbie Ball of Albany, GA;...

Terry Wayne Parks

Terry Wayne Parks

Jan 22, 2024

Terry Wayne Parks, age 56, of Piqua, OH passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2024. He was born on February 5, 1967 in Troy, OH to Michael (Pam) Parks and the late Nancy (Harmon) Kelsey.

He will be deeply missed by his wife: Jessica (Cantrell) Parks; three children: Doug (Elya) Parks of Austin, TX, Mariah (Lee) Andrew...

Marilyn A. Matthew

Marilyn A. Matthew

Jan 21, 2024

Marilyn A. Matthew, age 70, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born on May 14, 1953 in Dayton, OH to the late Elwood and Verla (White) Myers.

Marilyn is survived by her children: Jennifer (Matthew) Armstrong of Englewood and Bryan Collins of West Alexandria; grandchildren: Christopher Collins, Megan...

James D. Lease

James D. Lease

Jan 18, 2024

James D. Lease, age 85, of Troy passed away on January 18, 2024 at Koester Pavilion, Troy.  He was born on July 25, 1938 in Piqua to the late John and Berndetta (Black) Lease.

He is survived by his two children: Renee DeVere and Sean Lease; partner: Rebecca Lu; one grandchild: Jordan Jones; three great grandchildren: Olivia,...

Betty Elmore Wingfield

Betty Elmore Wingfield

Jan 17, 2024

Betty Elmore Wingfield was born September 13, 1932 in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Charles H. and Beatrice (Bell) Elmore.  She was preceded in death by her brother Charles H. Elmore, Jr., daughter Gretchen Hydg, father of her children Joseph D. Wingfield and longtime companion Howard Slorp. She passed away on January 17, 2024 in Sidney.

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David  R. Cartwright

David R. Cartwright

Jan 16, 2024

David R. Cartwright, age 71, of Tipp City passed away on January 16, 2024 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on April 20, 1952 in Dayton to the late Kent D. and Norma Lucille (Eubank) Cartwright.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years: Patricia A. (Spade) Cartwright; three children: Shannon Lee Cartwright...

Timothy E. Evans

Timothy E. Evans

Jan 11, 2024

Timothy E. Evans, age 57, of Troy passed away on January 11, 2024 at Kettering Health, Miamisburg.  He was born on November 21, 1966 in Troy to the late Ferman Eugene Evans and Karen S. (Baker) Hawkins.

He is survived by four children: Jordan Evans (Kayleigh Pitman) of Sidney, Tiffany Evans of Sidney, Bethanie Evans of Jackson...

Mariana Kay Myers

Mariana Kay Myers

Jan 10, 2024

Mariana Kay Myers, age 89, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024.  She was born on November 3, 1934 in Troy, OH to the late Kenneth L. and Maynard P. (Trout) Mauk.  She married Max A. Myers on June 16, 1956 and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2002.

She is survived...

Mary J. Pearson

Mary J. Pearson

Jan 9, 2024

Mary J. Pearson, age 77, of Troy. OH passed away at her residence on January 9, 2024.  She was born on February 21, 1946 in Piqua to the late Raymond Claire and Thelma Eileen (Kinnison) Motter.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law:  Angela Kay (Tim) Hutchinson of Troy, Rebecca Lynn (Spencer) Griswold of Troy and...

Clark R. Metcalf

Clark R. Metcalf

Jan 5, 2024

Clark R. Metcalf, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on January 5, 2024 at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1955 in Troy, OH to the late Robert and Fern (Caplinger) Metcalf. Clark is survived by his wife Sharon (Letsche) Metcalf of Troy; daughters: Sara (Mary) Elizabeth Metcalf of Troy and Emily (Jose) Joseph of Prosper,...

Carol J. (Shope)  Phelps

Carol J. (Shope) Phelps

Jan 3, 2024

Carol J. (Shope) Phelps, age 80, of Troy passed away on January 3, 2024 at SpringMeade in Tipp City.  She was born on April 27, 1943 in Troy to the late Albert and Virginia (Fish) Shope.

Carol is survived by her husband of 60 years of marriage: B. Ray Phelps; three children: Michael (Angie) Phelps of Gahanna,...

Glenn Keith Mcintosh

Glenn Keith Mcintosh

Dec 30, 2023

Glenn Keith McIntosh, age 82, of Tipp City, formerly of Dublin and Canton, passed away on December 30, 2023.  He was born on August 20, 1941 in Dover to the late Archie and Doris (Ready) McIntosh.

Keith is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years: Alice C. (Saunier) McIntosh; daughter and son-in-law: Candace and Brad Anderson...

Daniel J. Shoup

Daniel J. Shoup

Dec 29, 2023

Daniel J. Shoup was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He left this world in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer on December 29, 2023, at the age of 59. He was known and loved for his gentle kindness and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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Cindy L. Kaster

Cindy L. Kaster

Dec 29, 2023

Cindy L. Kaster, age 70, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2023 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy.  She was born on November 27, 1953 to the late Robert Lee and Nancy (Alexander) Higbee.

Cindy is survived by her husband of 51 years: Dale E. Kaster; daughter: Tricia (William) Snay of...

Pamela "Pam" Sue Fuller

Pamela "Pam" Sue Fuller

Dec 29, 2023

Pamela "Pam" Sue Fuller, age 64, of Troy, OH passed away on December 29, 2023 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on October 20, 1959 in Lima to Deva F. Fuller and the late Karen Sue (Melson) Fuller.

She is survived by her father and stepmother: Deva and Sandra Fuller of Mansfield; daughters: Tiffany...