Obituaries

Mar 24, 2024

Rodney D. Gray, age 65, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his residence.  He was born on July 11, 1958, in Zanesville to the late Edward D. Gray and Juanita (Hayes) Neff.

Rodney is survived by his wife of 28 years: Randie Sue (Whittington) Gray; children: Rodney D. Gray, Jr. of Miamisburg, Heather...

Mar 22, 2024

Pamela S. Beemer, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on March 22, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on June 4, 1946 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert Hall and Blanche (Johnson) McKenzie.

Pam is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Michael A. and Hope Beemer of Tipp City; grandchildren: Madeline and Taylor Beemer...

Mar 20, 2024

David G. Josza, 87, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on March 20, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1936, in Cleveland, OH.

David served in the US Army Reserves and had a successful professional career with Warner & Swasey and later Monarch Machine Tool. An Ohioan by birth, spending his formative years and early career there,...

Mar 20, 2024

Barbara Jean Goodenough passed away March 20, 2024. She was 81 years old. Barb was born in Dayton, OH. She graduated Julienne High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1960 and from St Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing in Dayton, OH in 1963.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Dillard and Genevieve Sexton and her sister...

Mar 20, 2024

Jack Albert Hoekstra died on March 20, 2024 after a short illness, leaving behind a legacy of public service, love for his family and a devotion to his faith. The only child of Ralph Hoekstra and his second wife Henrietta Koenes Hoekstra and the baby of the family, Jack joined half-siblings: brothers Ralph, Lester and Herman and sisters Audrey,...

Mar 17, 2024

Samuel (Sam) Craig Cairns, born in Troy, Ohio, April 25, 1939, has passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024 from heart disease at 84.

Sam was preceded in death by his mother Helen Lois (McClain) Cairns and father Samuel Craig Cairns Sr. both of Troy, and niece Christine A. Murray of Cincinnati. Survived are his wife of...

Mar 16, 2024

Barbra H. Kruse passed from this life on March 16, 2024 in Troy, OH. Barbra was the daughter of John P. Harris and Miriam L. Miller; she was born in Reisterstown, MD on February 25, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Norman Harris; and husbands: Edmund W. Smith and John A. Kruse.

She...

Mar 16, 2024

Ray M. Emberton, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH.  He was born January 21, 1939, in Tompkinsville, KY, to the late Frank A. and Marie (Howard) Emberton.

He is survived by sons: Tim (Kitten) Emberton of New Carlisle, Charles Emberton of Medway and Chris...

Mar 12, 2024

Dale Ralph Smith, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, Troy, OH.  He was born August 9, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Ralph Chester and Dorothy Irene (Ross) Smith.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years: Mary Alice (Showalter) Smith;...

Mar 12, 2024

Michael Clay Whitmore, of Piqua, passed away on March 12, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  He was born on September 18, 1959, in Troy to the late Sandra (Pemberton) Kolker.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 30 years: Amy (Bowers) Whitmore; three sons: Joshua Whitmore, Jacob Whitmore and Joseph Whitmore; and...

Mar 9, 2024

Oran Lee Thomas, age 96 formerly of Troy and more recently of Piqua, Ohio, was taken home to see the Lord on March 9, 2024, at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on February 25, 1928 in Johnstown, PA to the late Oran E. Thomas and Ada C. (Haddle) Thomas.

He is survived by his...

Mar 7, 2024

Beverly A. Elrod age 88 of Tipp City, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, peacefully at home on March 7, 2024.  She was born in Troy, Ohio on August 29, 1935 to the late Eugene and Annabelle (Carey) Knife.  Beverly was retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Beverly's Christian faith was important to her life...

Mar 6, 2024

In loving memory of Beverly Kay Gheen (Bev), who passed away on Wednesday, March 6th. Born on December 6, 1953, Bev was a devout follower of Jesus, known for her resilience, servant's heart, and deeply cherished family relationships and friendships.

Throughout her life, Bev's unwavering faith in Jesus was a source of inspiration to many who knew...

Mar 5, 2024

Sara Kaye Scherer, age 83, of Tipp City, OH, passed away at her residence on March 5, 2024. She was born on July 26, 1940 in Troy, OH to the late Charles and Blanche (Hansford) Chaney.

Sara is survived by her children: Russell (Jennifer) Scherer, Brian Potter, Robin (Roger) Naseman, Ed Potter, and Richard (Jerry) Scherer, Jr.;...

Mar 3, 2024

It is with great sadness, after a long search, that our family has to announce the passing of Ellie Ann Carder. She left us on March 3, 2024. Ellie was beloved by her parents Jerry Carder and Christin Shoffstall. As well as her parents, she is survived by her brothers Dylan Carder and Darion Carder whom she lovingly referred...

Mar 2, 2024

Gerald Richard "Dick" Feierstein

April 2, 1929 – March 2, 2024

Troy, Ohio

Dick Feierstein of Troy passed away peacefully into God's arms on March 2 at Brookdale Senior Living.  In his last days on Earth, he was surrounded by his family, shared stories of his life experiences, and prayed with his pastor....

Feb 28, 2024

Norma J. (Hoke) Jacobs, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on February 28, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County.  She was born on March 9, 1930 in Brookville to the late Clarence and Bernadine (Kneckt) Hoke.

She is survived by her sons: Steven B. (Silvia) Jacobs of Davenport, FL and Dale E. Jacobs of Troy; daughter-in-law:...

Feb 26, 2024

Sharon L. (Harry) Bercot, age 76, of Troy, OH, passed away on February 26, 2024 at Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Covington, OH. She was born on February 8, 1948 in Greenville, OH to the late John C. and Miriam (Jay) Harry.

Sharon is survived by her husband: Thomas R. Bercot of Troy; children: Richard "Bruce"...

Feb 23, 2024

Charles Michael "Mike" Bond, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on February 23, 2024 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on July 27, 1939 in Dayton, OH to the late Charles Wesley and Antoinette Marie (DeAloia) Bond.

Mike is survived by his children: Bernadette Stager of Sidney; sons and daughters-in-law: Charles Michael Jr....

Feb 23, 2024

Pauline M. Tate, age 94, longtime resident of Troy, OH passed away on February 23, 2024 at Koester Pavilion surrounded by family.  She was born on April 5, 1929 in Lowell, OH to the late Andrew Thomas and Alice (Henniger) Forshey.  She was married to Dr. Carl Ellsworth Tate and he preceded her in death on March 1, 1999....