Obituaries

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Rosa Maria Guzman

Rosa Maria Guzman

Sep 26, 2023

Rosa Maria Guzman, age 68, of Troy, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on October 26, 1954, in Brownsville, TX, to the late Domingo and Maria Elena (Ruiz) Jimenez.

Rosa is survived by two children: Dania Guzman of Troy, OH, and Azalea Guzman of Chicago, IL;...

Ruth Anne Harvey-Herron

Ruth Anne Harvey-Herron

Sep 23, 2023

Ruth Anne Harvey-Herron, of Troy, OH passed away on September 23, 2023 at StoryPoint.  She was born on May 18, 1933 in Coldwater, OH to the late Robert and Irene (Rengel) Scott.

She is survived by her children: Katherine Garwood of Piqua; Randy (Kim) Harvey of Troy and Bryan (Amy) Harvey of Troy; her grandchildren: Jason, Kena,...

Irene Nelly Sluiter

Irene Nelly Sluiter

Sep 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Irene Nelly Sluiter, September 22, 2023, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She was in the loving and tender care of her son, Hemmo Sluiter and wife Linda of Piqua.

Irene was born November 11, 1932, in Surabaya, Indonesia. As a teenager...

Robert  "Bob" Wayne Karnehm

Robert "Bob" Wayne Karnehm

Sep 21, 2023

Robert "Bob" Wayne Karnehm age 85 of Conover, Ohio passed away on September 21, 2023.

He was born December 1, 1937 to the late Edson and Virginia (Sweigart) Karnehm. Bob is survived by his wife of 67 years of marriage Norma (Smith) Karnehm, his sister Peggy (Tom) Ross, Niece Amy Roof, his six sons Richard (Babbie) Karnehm...

Michael K. Slack

Michael K. Slack

Sep 19, 2023

Michael K. Slack, age 45, of Covington, OH passed away on September 19, 2023.  He was born on June 19, 1978 in Troy, OH.

He is survived by his mother and father: Deb and Mike Miller of Troy; daughter: Madison Mankin of Arcanum; siblings: Misty Smith of Covington; Cody (Danielle) Miller of West Milton and Michaela (Shawn)...

James J. Durian, Jr.

James J. Durian, Jr.

Sep 19, 2023

James J. Durian, Jr., age 78, of Troy, OH, passed away on September 19, 2023.  He was born on January 21, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late James J. Durian, Sr. and Vera (Ungrady) Durian.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years of marriage: Maria G. (Velasquez) Durian; sons and daughters-in-law: Michael and Tracy...

Barbara J. Whisler

Barbara J. Whisler

Sep 17, 2023

Barbara J. Whisler, age 97, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her daughter's residence. She was born on August 15, 1926 in Willard, OH to the late Omer E. and Myrtle E. Armatrout.

Barbara is survived by her daughter: Melinda (Michael) Combs of Troy; stepchildren: Larry (Mimi) Whisler of Marion and Susan (Kevin)...

Rochelle A. Miller

Rochelle A. Miller

Sep 16, 2023

Rochelle A. Miller, age 84, of Tipp City, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on May 2, 1939 in Piqua, OH to the late R.C. and Bette (Barnhart) Miller.

Rochelle is survived by her husband: James D. Miller of 58 years; son: James Mowery; daughter: Kathy Mowery; stepdaughter: Cindy...

Teresa L. "Terri" Davis

Teresa L. "Terri" Davis

Sep 15, 2023

Teresa L. "Terri" Davis, age 65, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1958 in Troy, OH to the late Richard and Joanne (Wright) Monroe.

Terri is survived by her husband: Paul "Jody" Davis of Troy; sons: Jason (Dana) Davis and Tim (Carla) Davis,...

Janice Dolores (Bumbalough) Marler

Janice Dolores (Bumbalough) Marler

Sep 15, 2023

In the words of Janice:  "Have you heard - she died!"

Janice Dolores (Bumbalough) Marler, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on September 15, 2023 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born on March 2, 1939 in Pleasant Hill, TN to the late Johnnie N. and Orthy (Whittenburg) Bumbalough.

She is survived...

Thomas C. Zeigler

Thomas C. Zeigler

Sep 13, 2023

Thomas C. Zeigler, age 86, of Troy, OH, passed away on September 13, 2023, at Koester Pavilion.  He was born on October 31, 1936, in Mendon, OH, to the late Creighton S. and Ada M. (Nichols) Zeigler.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Nancy J. (Battson) Zeigler; sons: Thomas J. Zeigler of Mercer, WI,...

Chester Newton Fannin, Jr.

Chester Newton Fannin, Jr.

Sep 8, 2023

TROY - Chester Newton Fannin Jr. of Troy departed this life on September 8, 2023, just days before his 98th birthday.

He was born September 26th, 1925, in Barboursville, WV, the son of Chester Newton Fannin Sr. and Verna Louise Hamlin.

He is survived by his two sons, Roger Fannin and companion Joan Hall, of...

Ralph Drake

Ralph Drake

Sep 8, 2023

Ralph Drake, 84, of Troy passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at home.  He was born on November 18, 1938 in Midland, PA to the late Sherman and Leora Drake.

Ralph graduated from Somerset High School. He served in the US Navy from 1957-1967.  He retired from BF Goodrich after 33 years of service.  He was a...

Herbert E. Hartman

Herbert E. Hartman

Sep 7, 2023

Herbert E. Hartman, age 82, of Troy, Ohio passed away on September 7, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County.  He was born on January 16, 1941 in Troy, Ohio to the late Warren E. and Miriam (Christian) Hartman.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years: Ruth G. (Jackson) Hartman; sons and daughters-in-law: Scott and Wendie...

Phyllis Jean "Jeanie" (Counts) Morrett

Phyllis Jean "Jeanie" (Counts) Morrett

Sep 7, 2023

Phyllis Jean (Jeanie) (Counts) Morrett, age 89, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on September 7, 2023 at StoryPoint of Troy following a brief illness.  She was born on August 9, 1934 in Troy, Ohio to the late Lewis and Edna Mae (Furrow) Counts.

She is survived by her three sons and a daughter: Bruce (Susan) Morrett of...

Robert J. Caruso

Robert J. Caruso

Sep 6, 2023

Robert J. Caruso, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on September 6, 2023.  He was born on July 16, 1943 in White Plains, New York to the late Judge James R. Caruso and Helen (Mayer) Caruso.  On May 25, 1974, he married Barbara A. Kunkler of New Weston, Ohio at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sharpsburg, Ohio, and she survives...

William J. "James" Brown

William J. "James" Brown

Sep 6, 2023

William J. "James" Brown, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on September 6, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on July 20, 1955 in Sidney, KY to the late Roy and Ada (May) Brown.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother: Roy Brown, Jr.; sisters: Rosa Stiltner and Margaret...

Larry Lynn Lavender

Larry Lynn Lavender

Sep 3, 2023

Larry Lynn Lavender, age 76, of Troy passed away on September 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1947 in Troy to the late Ralph and Gladys Mae (Strome) Lavender.

Larry is survived by sons: Steven (Cheri) Lavender of Troy, Ronald (Shelly) Lavender of Greenville and Chad (Lisa) Lavender of Elizabethtown, KY; grandchildren:...

Darryl Frederick Bendickson

Darryl Frederick Bendickson

Sep 2, 2023

Darryl Frederick Bendickson, age 83, of Troy passed away on September 2, 2023, at Garbry Ridge in Piqua. He was born on September 13, 1939 in Flint, MI. to the late Frederick and Lois ( Lauderbach) Bendickson.

Darryl is survived by his wife of 61 years of marriage: Nancy (Bliss) Bendickson; sons and daughters-in-law: David (Cindi) Bendickson...

Betty J. Van Horn

Betty J. Van Horn

Sep 1, 2023

Betty J. Van Horn, age 99, of Tipp City, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. She was born on November 22, 1923 in Dayton, OH to the late John R. and Fern L. (Iams) Gilleland.

Betty is survived by her children: Vickie (Ed) Latta and Steven (Debbie)...