Obituaries

2026

Tammy Lynn Deeter, age 60, lost her battle with Multiple Myeloma on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton.

Surviving is her long time love and partner: Timothy Eugene Jones. She knew upon being introduced, she had met her soul mate. Also surviving are her children: Manon (Brandon) Williams, April Adkins, Jennifer Adkins, and Allen (Theo) Niciu; her mother: Linda...

Feb 21, 2026

Jeremy Brian Alspaugh, age 42, of Troy passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Tipp City. He was born on November 29, 1983, in Ft. Wayne, IN., to Kathryn “Kitty” (Schweitzer) Alspaugh of Troy and the late Roger “Ozzy” Allen Alspaugh.

Jeremy is survived by his partner: Casey Amend of Tipp City; three children: Ella Snyder, Liam Alspaugh and Jaxanne...

Feb 21, 2026

Jeffrey Richard Vogelmeier, age 72, of Troy, OH passed away on February 21, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County. He was born on May 23, 1953 in Newark, OH to the late Arthur and Anita (Frush) Vogelmeier.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 46 years: Susan Vogelmeier; children: Matthew R. (Alisha) Vogelmeier and Abigail Vogelmeier, both of Troy; grandchildren: Blaine...

Feb 15, 2026

Curtis R. Bailey, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 9, 1946 in Montgomery County, Ohio, to the late Henry and Geneva (Richey) Bailey.

Curtis is survived by his wife: Sandra “Sandy” (Shaw) Bailey; son: Shawn Bailey of Troy; brother: Gary Bailey of Hastings, NE; sisters: Linda (John) Hastings...

Feb 14, 2026

David Christopher Jackson, age 78, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on February 19, 1947, in Punxsutawney, PA, to the late Christopher and Bernell (McQuown) Jackson.

David is survived by his wife of 53 years: Magdaline (Guarnero) Jackson; two children: Kim (Mike) Kazmaier of Casstown and Kaitlynn (Rusty) Tyree of Troy;...

Feb 13, 2026

Nicholas J. Fonner

December 4, 1973 – February 13, 2026

Nicholas J. Fonner, of Troy, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1973, in Troy, Ohio, to Denise Stuchell. Nick was a devoted brother, father, and grandfather whose love ran deep and whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and strength to everyone blessed enough...

Feb 12, 2026

Becky Jo (Taynor) Peralta, age 74, of New Carlisle, OH passed away on February 12, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born on November 26, 1951 in Xenia, OH to the late Donnal and Blanche (Graham) Taynor Sr.

She is survived by her three children: Allison (Tommy) Burkhard, Holly Stone and Victor (Honey) Peralta; grandchildren: Steven Stone, Samantha Marquez,...

Feb 12, 2026

Ronald Stephen Craft, Jr., age 48, of Piqua, OH passed away on February 12, 2026 at his residence. He was born on May 5, 1977 in St. Marys, OH to Ronald Sr. and Margene (Clementz) Craft.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife: Kelly R. (Klingler) Craft; five children: Laura Craft, Brooke Craft, Nate Craft, Alea and...

Feb 5, 2026

Ruth A. Cales, age 62, of Troy, OH passed away on February 5, 2026 at her residence. She was born on December 18, 1963 in Troy to the late George E. and Magdalena (Meyer) Griffieth.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years: David Cales; sons: Jordan Cales and Blake (Ame) Cales; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to...

Feb 3, 2026

Scott Allen Thuma, age 60, of Springfield, OH passed away on February 3, 2026 at Urbana Mercy Health. He was born on September 23, 1965 to Carolyn A. (Thompson) Thuma and the late Roy H. Thuma, Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years: Kelly Renee (Brown) Thuma; son: Nathan Allen Thuma of Xenia; brother (broheim) Todd Thuma of...

Feb 1, 2026

Mary Joyce (Bombich) Frantz passed away February 1, 2026, in her residence in Troy, Ohio. She was a loving mother to Jacob Frantz and Emily (Adam) McClure. She loved her grandchildren more than anything, and she was able to help Emily take care of her sons Rhydian and Corbin while enjoying visits with Jacob’s sons Hudson and Reeve in New...

Jan 30, 2026

Jean Barbara Gares, age 79, of Troy, OH, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026.  She was born on December 11, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Albert and Roberta Gares.

She is survived by her sister Carol E. (Gares) Magin; nephew Jonathan Magin of Troy, OH, niece Sharon (Joel) Misirian of Troy, OH, niece Susan...

Jan 30, 2026

Maxie L. "Max" Current, age 85, , of Troy, OH passed away on January 30, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born on April 10, 1940 in Troy to the late Walter Current and Dorothy (Courtney) Cox.

Max is survived by his wife of 63 years: Carol J. (Clark) Current; son: Max L. Current...

Jan 29, 2026

Kevin Lee Dangler, age 73, passed away at his home in Troy, Ohio on January 29, 2026. He was born on June 23, 1952 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Donnell "Skip" Dangler and Rose-Marie "Posie" (Adams) Simpson.

Kevin and his beloved wife, Sue (Roughton) Dangler, celebrated 50 years together this past summer surrounded by their...

Jan 27, 2026

Linda Kay Stafford, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on January 27, 2026 at her residence.  She was born on December 14, 1950 in Troy, OH to the late Luther and Thelma (Hume) Pugalee.

She is survived by her children: Derek (Samantha) Stafford, Andrew Stafford and Brian (Kathleen) Stafford all of Troy; siblings: Tina Riddle, Sandra...

Jan 26, 2026

Billy Lee Adkins, age 76, of Troy, OH passed away on January 26, 2026 at his residence.  He was born on March 11, 1949 in Greenup, KY to the late Clifford and Madge "Opal" (Coburn) Adkins.

He is survived by his son: Jimmy Adkins; step children: Tracey Adkins, Tammy Groves, Terry Adkins and Talissa Adkins; nieces: Michelle...

Jan 24, 2026

Nancy J. Zeigler, 84, of Troy, OH passed away on January 24, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient. She was born on September 8, 1941 in Troy, OH to the late Donald Eugene and Onda (Class) Battson.

Nancy is survived by her children: Thomas J., Diane K., and Keith L. Zeigler; grandson: Joshua A. Zeigler; and...

Jan 24, 2026

Sandra L. Drake, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on January 24, 2026. She was born on May 21, 1937 in Troy to the late Harry L. and Mary (Underwood) Brown.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Pam and Mark Bartel of Troy, Karen and Jeff Potter of South Kingstown, RI; son and daughter-in-law:...

Jan 21, 2026

Mrs. Penni Jean Caldwell, born on July 2nd, 1960, in Minneapolis, MN, was received to her eternal home on January 21st, 2026. She was surrounded by her beloved family. She was the daughter of George Allen and Emily Jean Rosset who preceded her in death.

Penni is survived by her husband of 48 years: Daniel Caldwell. They...

Jan 20, 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wray (Furrow) Shoop, age 67, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born on November 30, 1958, in Troy to the late Harvey and Patricia (Wray) Furrow.

Jackie is survived by children: Beth Shoop, Jamie (Chris) Freese and Drew (Brandon) Meyer, all of Troy, and...