Obituaries

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Virgil "Junior" Mitchell

Virgil "Junior" Mitchell

Oct 12, 2023

Virgil "Junior" Mitchell, age 86, of Christiansburg, OH, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born May 20, 1937 in Piqua, OH to the late Virgil and Ruth (Landis) Mitchell.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law: Tony (Melissa) Mitchell of Christiansburg, Philip Allan (Shannon) Mitchell of Trotwood and Gloria Mitchell...

Veronica "Meme" G. Miller

Veronica "Meme" G. Miller

Oct 7, 2023

Veronica "Meme" G. Miller, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away at her home on October 7, 2023.  She was born on October 18, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Vestle "Red" and Veda Lou (Clouse) Sewell.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years: William G. Miller; her children: Robin M. (Missy) Gates of...

Tanna S. Zank

Tanna S. Zank

Oct 5, 2023

Tanna S. Zank, age 67, of Troy, OH passed away on October 5, 2023

at her residence.  She was born April 27, 1956 in Troy, OH to the late Gene W. and Janice L. (Wright) Stoner.

She is survived by son: Frankie Gene Zank of Troy; daughter: Eryn Star Zank-Woods of Troy; grandchildren: Sam and...

Francis "Anne" Poertner

Francis "Anne" Poertner

Oct 5, 2023

Francis "Anne" Poertner, lovingly known as Mom, Nana, Great Nana, and Miss Annie passed away on October 5, 2023, at the age of 93 years old.  Anne was born on December 23, 1929, in Williamsburg, Kentucky to parents Ancil and Francis (Fritts) West.  She was preceded in death by her father, Ancil West, Mother Francis West, and her beloved...

Carolyn Sue Welbaum

Carolyn Sue Welbaum

Oct 5, 2023

Carolyn Sue Welbaum, age 69, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, October 5,2023, at her residence.  She was born on April 6, 1954, in Piqua to the late Howard and Eudoxie (Hodges) Bishop.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 49 years: Daniel P. Welbaum; two sons: Steven A. Welbaum and Benjamin R. Welbaum, both of Troy;...

Chris Allen Nutter

Chris Allen Nutter

Sep 29, 2023

Chris Allen Nutter, age 53, of Piqua, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on January 2, 1970, in Troy, to Wilson W. and Rebecca I. (Hawes) Nutter of Piqua.

In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by three daughters: Skylynn M. Nutter, Lacie Jane Nutter and Krista B. Nutter,...

Marian Leigh Fisher

Marian Leigh Fisher

Sep 28, 2023

Marian Leigh Fisher, of Troy, Ohio, passed away September 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Dorothy Bray, brothers Nolan and Michael Bray, nephew Lee Shroyer and niece Tina Smith. She is survived by daughter Kellie (Donald) Murphy of Troy, son Joseph Marshall of Miamisburg, grandson Henry Murphy, and sister Amanda Cook of Mobile,...

Gary Marvin Harris

Gary Marvin Harris

Sep 28, 2023

Gary Harris, (81), of Englewood, formerly of Portsmouth, Ohio on September 28th, 2023 returned home to be with his Heavenly Father at the Dayton VA Medical Center. His time on earth will be forever remembered as a beloved son, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland August 15th, 1942 and resided in Ohio for most...

Rebecca A. Hunley-Caplinger

Rebecca A. Hunley-Caplinger

Sep 26, 2023

Rebecca A. Hunley-Caplinger, age 68, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati.  She was born on December 27, 1954, in Nurenburg, Germany, to the late Jack and Lillian (Odell) Schultz.

Rebecca is survived by her husband: John D. Caplinger; seven children: Renee Ward, Shane Hunley, Tony, Kevin and Rodney Allen,...

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,...