Obituaries

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Samual Edgar Harper

Samual Edgar Harper

Nov 14, 2023

Samual Edgar Harper, age 54, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - Bethesda Naval Hospital.

He was born to Earl Franklin Harper and Linda Sue (Spellman) Harper.

In addition to his mother, Samual is survived by his stepfather: David White of Piqua; Isaac Nathan...

Christopher Joseph Carney

Christopher Joseph Carney

Nov 8, 2023

Christopher Joseph Carney, 58. Born to the late Robert A. and Barbara V. Carney, departed on November 8, 2023.

This will not be your ordinary obituary because this was not your ordinary man.

Christopher was a genuine family man. He served his country in the Army and Army National Guard. He adored, provided for and...

Dorothy A. Gentle

Dorothy A. Gentle

Nov 5, 2023

Dorothy A. Gentle, age 82, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on October 10, 1941, in Greenville, to the late Cletus and Mary (Snyder) Rehmert.

Dorothy is survived by siblings: Virgie Edwards, Naomi (Bill) May, Nancy Riewerts, Marvin (Charlotte) Rehmert, and David (Kathy) Rehmert; and many nieces and...

David L. Brown

David L. Brown

Nov 5, 2023

David L. Brown, 60, of Ludlow Falls, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Kettering Hospital of Troy.  He was born on June 23, 1963, in Albany, KY, to the late James and Raye (Flowers) Brown.

David is survived by his wife of 40 years: Vickie (Hollopeter) Brown; two children: Brittany (Joshua Brookshire) Randall and Ryan...

Linda L. Julian

Linda L. Julian

Nov 4, 2023

Linda L. Julian, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on November 4, 2023 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, in Troy. She was born on August 8, 1942 in Eaton, OH, to the late Minnie Eckert.

Linda is survived by; children: John (Teresa) Julian of NC; Jeanie C. Moore of Troy; Jo Ann (Ron)...

Larry L. Fields

Larry L. Fields

Nov 3, 2023

Larry L. Fields, age 71, of Troy, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on August 8, 1952, in Lexington, KY, to the late Virgil and Carolyn (Carter) Fields.

Larry is survived by his wife of 42 years: Kris (Klockner) Fields; three daughters: Tricia (Kent) Taylor of...

Seth Aaron Douglas

Seth Aaron Douglas

Nov 3, 2023

Seth Aaron Douglas, age 24, of Urbana, formerly of Vandalia, passed away on November 3, 2023, as a result of an accident in London, OH.  He was born on November 20, 1998, in Dayton to Joshua M. Douglas of New Carlisle and Heather Nicole (Fozo) Douglas of Dayton.

In addition to his parents, Seth is survived by...

Pauline Conley

Pauline Conley

Nov 3, 2023

Pauline Conley, age 95, of Troy, OH, passed away on November 3, 2023 at her daughter's residence. She was born on June 8, 1928 in Oil Springs, KY to the late Henry C. and Mauda (Turner) Bolin.

Pauline is survived by her children: Judy (Donald) Travis and Donnivan Conley, both of Troy; grandchildren: Carla (Isaac) Montoya and...

Scott William Alexander

Scott William Alexander

Nov 3, 2023

Scott William Alexander, 54, of Troy made his way home into the loving arms of Our Savior on Nov. 3, 2023.  He was surrounded by the love of his family & friends.  Scott was born in Troy on September 10, 1969 to Melody Miller and Jim Alexander of Covington.  Scott was a 1987 graduate of Covington High School and...

Linda M. Gnodle

Linda M. Gnodle

Oct 31, 2023

Linda M. Gnodle, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on October 31, 2023 at Koester Pavilion, Troy.  She was born on April 22, 1943 in Piqua to the late Russell and Verda (Shellenberger) Wolfe.

She is survived by her daughters: Kristine (John) Alexander of Florida and Julie (Rick) Brewer of Troy; brother: Dean (Diane) Wolfe of...

Betty L. Bair

Betty L. Bair

Oct 30, 2023

Betty L. Bair, age 97, of Casstown, OH passed away on October 30, 2023 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on March 8, 1926 in Troy, OH, to the late Howard R. and Mary Mae (Littler) Snyder.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Rodney and Susan Bair of...

Kenneth Richard Bowen

Kenneth Richard Bowen

Oct 30, 2023

Kenneth Richard Bowen, age 56, of Troy, OH passed away on October 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 29, 1967 to the late Leo P. Bowen and Sharon (Hodge) Henneman.

Kenny is survived by his wife: Tana; 4 sons: Jared Bowen, Jorden Bowen, Justin (Missy) Favorite and Jacob Favorite; sisters: Lesia L. Schultz,...

Gloria M. Plant

Gloria M. Plant

Oct 28, 2023

Gloria M. Plant, age 95, of Troy, passed away on October 28, 2023 at StoryPoint in Troy.  She was born on August 31, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Sylvester Casper and Melsine (Heinlein) Dell.

She is survived by her children: Brian Plant, Diane (Phil) Cline and Laurie (Bill) Neal; son-in-law: Kurt (Crista) Olson; grandchildren: Jennifer...

Gary A. Schwieterman

Gary A. Schwieterman

Oct 28, 2023

Gary A. Schwieterman, age 77, of Troy, OH, passed away on October 28, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. He was born on May 4, 1946 in Dayton, OH to the late Clarence G. and Emily R. (Francis) Schwieterman.

Gary is survived by his children: Michelle (Scott) Boldman and Marcie Schwieterman; grandchildren: Ashlee (George) Smith...

Ruben Martinez Pelayo

Ruben Martinez Pelayo

Oct 27, 2023

Ruben Martinez Pelayo, age 60, of Covington, OH passed away on October 27, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on August 5, 1963 in Ayutla, Mexico to Enrique Pelayo Valer and Teresa Martinez.

He is survived by siblings: Gregorio Pelayo Martinez, Luis Pelayo Martinez, Alonso Pelayo Martinez, Gustavo Pelayo Martinez, Juan Jose Pelayo Martinez, Alfonso Pelayo...

Frederick Fleischmann

Frederick Fleischmann

Oct 27, 2023

Frederick Karl Fleischmann, age 77, of Troy, OH, passed away on October 27, 2023 at Koester Pavilion. He was born on August 14, 1946 in Gary, IN to the late Earl Fleischmann and Lilly (Dowd) Sroufe.

Fred is survived by his wife of 41 years: Linda Lea (Lauck) Fleischmann; children: Christopher (Krissie) Fleischmann of RI, Michelle Wood...

James Dwaine Miller

James Dwaine Miller

Oct 26, 2023

James Dwaine Miller, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on October 26, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on December 25, 1936 in Troy to the late Henry M. and Bertha E. (Iddings) Miller.

He is survived by his four children: Sharrie (Ron) King of Troy, Richard (Karen) Miller of Casstown, Tamara (James) Swiger of...

Cynthia A. "Cindi" Maggert

Cynthia A. "Cindi" Maggert

Oct 24, 2023

Cynthia A. "Cindi" Maggert, age 74, of Fletcher, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 24, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on October 1, 1949 in Dayton, OH to the late Lester and Lucille (Sanford) Riggs.

She is survived by her husband: Lynn Maggert, Sr.; children: Thomas (Melissa) Stamper, Shanah Callahan, Jessica (George)...

Matthew K. Foreman

Matthew K. Foreman

Oct 21, 2023

Matthew K. Foreman, age 50, of Troy, OH passed away on October 21, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on March 4, 1973 in Dayton, OH to the late Theodore J. "Ted" and Jeanie (Lauber) Foreman.

He is survived by his children: Jessica (Jason) Lehnhoff of Dayton and Zach Foreman of Troy and brother: Tim Foreman...

Deborah Dulin Curtis

Deborah Dulin Curtis

Oct 19, 2023

Deborah Dulin Curtis, age 69, of Troy, OH passed away on October 19, 2023 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on April 24, 1954 in West Liberty, KY to the late Johnny H. and Thelma Irene (Cantrell) Dulin.

Deborah is survived by her siblings: Ladonna (Harold) Montgomery of Bay Springs,...