Obituaries

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Jason E. Lankford

Jason E. Lankford

Jan 14, 2026

Jason E. Lankford, age 53, of Pleasant Hill, OH passed away on January 14, 2026 at his residence. He was born on January 16, 1972 in Dayton, OH.

He is survived by his spouse of 19 years of marriage: Sheryl (Hoover) Lankford; children: Ashley (DJ) Kline, Alexus Lankford, Amanda (Jesse) Flinn, Cameron (Stephanie) Mead and Andrea Swink;...

Edward (Ed) J. Hoke

Edward (Ed) J. Hoke

Jan 14, 2026

Edward (Ed) J. Hoke, of Troy, passed away unexpectedly on January 14th 2026 at his home. He was born on June 7th 1955 to the late Wayne B. Hoke and Adela Berger Hoke.

In addition to his loving mother, Ed is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judi Fields Hoke, son Rory (Sara) Hoke of Troy,...

William D. "Bill" Rich

William D. "Bill" Rich

Jan 14, 2026

William (Bill) D. Rich, of Troy, passed away peacefully, on January14th, 2026, reuniting with his beloved wife, Betty B. (Sensenbaugh) Rich, who preceded him in death in 2007. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was centered around faith, family, and community. He was born on March 5, 1932, in Richmond, IN.

Bill...

Orville "Gene" Addis

Orville "Gene" Addis

Jan 12, 2026

Orville "Gene" Addis, age 96, of Troy, OH, passed away on January 12, 2026 at StoryPoint Troy. He was born on July 20, 1929 in Pikeville, KY, to the late Elzy and Minnie (White) Addis.

Gene is survived by his children: Pam (Steven) Bornhorst of Troy, and Kim (Matt) Andrews of Troy; grandchildren: Erica, Derek, Jamie, Stefanie,...

Wanda (Schreiber) Tyminski

Wanda (Schreiber) Tyminski

Jan 10, 2026

Wanda (Schreiber) Tyminski, age 85, of Covington, OH passed away on January 10, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1940 in Dayton, OH to the late Wilbur Ira and Deba (Holderman) Schreiber.

She is survived by her husband: Edward Tyminski; daughters: Robin (Thom) Ingle of Pleasant Hill, Rachelle Cornick of FL and Rajean Cornick of Troy;...

Lucinda "Cindy" Amburn

Lucinda "Cindy" Amburn

Jan 8, 2026

Lucinda "Cindy" Amburn was born on October 23, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio and passed on to glory on January 8, 2026.  She was preceded in death by her parents David and Esther Rawlins and her sister Rosalind Dancer.

Cindy had two children, daughter: Rosalyn Fremder (Steve); son: Eric Amburn; grandson: Conner Amburn (Amber) and a great grandson:...

Michael Edward Bigelow

Michael Edward Bigelow

Jan 7, 2026

Michael Edward Bigelow, age 67, of Troy, OH passed away on January 7, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County. He was born on September 4, 1958 in Celina, OH to the late Rex E. Bigelow and Patricia Ann (Manger) Pickering.

He is survived by his three daughters: Ashley Bigelow and Megan Bigelow both of Troy and Kris...

Nathan Pennington

Nathan Pennington

Jan 5, 2026

Nathan Pennington, age 65, of Englewood, OH passed away at his residence on January 5, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1960 in Xenia, OH, to the late Nathan Everet and Jessie Pennington.

Nathan is survived by his sisters: Pamela Murphy of Xenia and Ruth Crivello of Kettering, OH; nieces: Grace (Darren LeCroix) Crivello and Gina...

Donna Jo Fine

Donna Jo Fine

Jan 4, 2026

Donna Jo Fine, age 74, of Troy, OH passed away on January 4, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born on October 31, 1951 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert Porter and Marietta (Nicholson) Ireland.

She is survived by her husband: Mike Fine; son: Jason Steffey of Columbus; stepdaughters: Emily Fine of West Milton...

Kimberley Ann (Richmond) Morgan

Kimberley Ann (Richmond) Morgan

Jan 3, 2026

Kimberley Ann (Richmond) Morgan, age 56, of Troy, OH passed away on January 3, 2026 at her residence. She was born on July 14, 1969 in Troy to Beverly (Mott) Richmond and Ronald Richmond.

She is survived by her husband of 18 years: Jason Morgan; two children: Alex (Michelle) Heath of San Antonio, TX and Bryana Leigh...

Melvin L. Schlater

Melvin L. Schlater

Jan 3, 2026

Melvin L. Schlater, formerly of Vandalia and Troy, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Pinebrook in Milford, OH. He was born on February 4, 1939 in North Star, OH to the late Clem W. and Genora M. (Koverman) Schlater.

Melvin is survived by three children: Tim (Lori) Schlater of Ludlow Falls, OH, Michael (Cheryl)...

Parker A. Behm

Parker A. Behm

Jan 1, 2026

Parker A. Behm, 78, of Troy, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, after a long but dignified battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.

Parker lived an extraordinary life as a devoted husband, father, and grandpa. He was deeply passionate about his work and took great pride in providing meaningful experiences for his family. His love for them was...

Steven M. Baker

Steven M. Baker

Dec 31, 2025

STEVEN M. BAKER, 79, of Troy, passed away at 6:40 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 15, 1946, to the late C. Oscar and Josephine (Weinert) Baker. Steve married Martha A. Koenig Baker on February 8, 1969 in Botkins, Ohio, and she survives.

Steve is also survived by one son,...

Doris Joan Peterson

Doris Joan Peterson

Dec 30, 2025

Doris Joan Peterson, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on December 30, 2025 at StoryPoint of Troy. She was born on June 1, 1934 in Rochester, NY to the late Homer John and Bonita Marie (Perry) Knights.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years of marriage: Peter J. Peterson; son and daughter-in-law: Steven and...

Constance "Connie" Jossette Eggers

Constance "Connie" Jossette Eggers

Dec 30, 2025

Constance "Connie" Jossette Eggers, age 78, of Sidney, OH; formerly of Troy, OH, passed away on December 30, 2025. She was born on January 23, 1947 in Miami County, OH to the late Charles H. and Elizabeth (Rilley) Eggers.

She is survived by her son: Michael Edward (Linda) Preece of Sidney; granddaughter: Hilary Nicole (Joshua) Preston of...

Dorothy June Rochelle

Dorothy June Rochelle

Dec 29, 2025

Dorothy June Rochelle, age 94, of Troy, OH; formerly of Piqua, OH passed away on December 29, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1931 in Troy to the late Willie and Mary Rochelle.

She was a 1951 graduate of Troy High School. She furthered her education at the University of Dayton. She was formerly employed with...

Mary Ellen Schlatter

Mary Ellen Schlatter

Dec 28, 2025

Mary Ellen Schlatter, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on December 28, 2025 at Kettering Health Dayton. She was born on February 18. 1947 in Troy, OH, to the late William and Florence (McGalliard) Baker.

Mary is survived by her two children: Randy Schlatter of Phoenix, AZ, and Tammy (Doug) Hass of New Carlisle, OH; four...

Dale Eugene Sayre

Dale Eugene Sayre

Dec 26, 2025

Dale Eugene Sayre, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on December 26, 2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born on April 17, 1937 in Point Pleasant, WV to the late Paul Ezekiel and Naomi Ethel (Hayes) Sayre.

Dale is survived by his wife of 60 years: Sarah Ellen (Furrow) Sayre; and son: Jonathan...

Dorothy M. "Dotty" Chouinard

Dorothy M. "Dotty" Chouinard

Dec 25, 2025

Dorothy M. "Dotty" (Simoneau) Chouinard, age 83, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Spring Hills Singing Woods in Dayton. She was born on January 9, 1942 in Lowell, MA to the late Josephat and Madeleine (Grondin) Simoneau.

Dotty is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Philip and Christine Chouinard of Thorndale, PA;...

John R. Herrmann

John R. Herrmann

Dec 23, 2025

John R. Herrmann, age 73, of Troy, OH passed away on December 23, 2025 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient. He was born on March 14, 1952 in Troy, OH to the late Cyril George and Priscilla Ann (Mahan) Herrmann.

John is survived by his wife of 54 years: Pam (Fenner) Herrmann of Troy; children: Michael Herrmann,...