Obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

Charlette Sherrie Williams, age 66, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born on December 29, 1956 in Union City, IN to the late John and Dorothy L. (Denney) Stephens.

Charlette is survived by daughter: Carey Rebecca Stephens; son: Charles Duane Stephens; and best friends: Jennifer...

Aug 6, 2023

William Joseph "Bill" Deters, age 78, of Casstown, OH passed away on August 6, 2023, at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  He was born on April 28, 1945 in Dayton, OH to the late William Harry and Annabel (Slyder) Deters.

Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years of marriage: Donna Marie (Cox) Deters;...

Aug 5, 2023

Carlton E. "Chip" Shafer II, age 76, of Piqua, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on April 25, 1947, in Troy to the late Carlton E. and Naomi Mae (Thompson) Shafer.

Chip is survived by  three children: Jonathan (Sunnie) Shafer of Huber Heights, Deneen Kay Wick of Piqua and Daniel...

Aug 2, 2023

Steve Walter Smith, age 62, born to the late Leona Baker and Richard Smith Sr. in Piqua, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Steve is survived by daughters Tabatha Moore, Stephanie Vaughan, his son-in-laws Clifford Moore, James Vaughan (who he thought of as his own children), grandchildren Christiana Meyer (Jack), Jeremiah Moore, Bryant Smith (Rue), Jacob...

Aug 2, 2023

Nicholas H. "Nick" Riegle, age 61, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at his residence. He was born on December 15, 1961, in Greenville, OH to George H. and Marilyn Ann (Apple) Riegle. In addition to his parents, Nick is survived by a brother John C. Riegle of Vandalia, OH.

Nick had worked...

Jul 29, 2023

Janet Jo (Jacomet) Jones, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on July 29, 2023 at her home.  She was born on August 23, 1936 in Troy, OH to the late Robert G. and Irene A. (Sharits) Jacomet.

Janet married Henry Jones on May 18, 1968, and he survives.  She is also survived by her children: Kim...

Jul 28, 2023

Eric Joel Slifer, age 72, of Troy, OH passed away on July 28, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born on December 4, 1950 in Troy, OH to the late Chester E. and Mary (Geisman) Slifer.

He is survived by his wife: Brenda (Lewis) Slifer; daughter: Erica Alvarado; stepdaughter: Emily (Ed) Rhoads; stepdaughter-in-law: Bridgett Allsbrooks; stepdaughter:...

Jul 24, 2023

Erica Renee Patterson, age 49, of Troy OH passed away on July 24, 2023 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering.  She was born on February 3, 1974 in Portsmouth, OH to Eric "Rick" and Angela (Bentley) Patterson of Troy, OH.

In addition to her parents, Erica is survived by her husband: Scott Peterson of four years and...

Jul 23, 2023

Lester J. Rosenbaum, age 90, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. He was born on October 18, 1932 in Troy, OH to the late Thomas Finley and Bertha Jane (Hann) Rosenbalm.

Les is survived by his son: Steven J. Rosenbaum of Troy; daughters: Susan L. Hardman...

Jul 20, 2023

Michelle A. Sowers, age 52, of Troy, OH passed away on July 20, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born on December 6, 1970 in Kankakee, IL to Richard and Susan (Hubert) Maisonneuve.

In addition to her parents, Michelle is survived by her sons: Jonah (Danielle) Maisonneuve of Troy, OH and Nathanial Vernon of Piqua,...

Jul 19, 2023

Donna L. (Davisson) Hutchins, age 75, of South Vienna, OH passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, OH.  She was born on August 5, 1947 in Urbana, OH to the late Kenneth E. and VonCella (Griffin) Davisson.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years: Robert L. Hutchins; son...

Jul 16, 2023

Karen S. Hawkins, age 79, of Sidney, OH passed away on July 16, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  She was born on July 6, 1944 in Troy, OH to the late Guy and Dorothy (Pike) Baker.

Karen is survived by three sons: Timothy Evans of Sidney, OH, Randy Evans and Dean Evans both of Piqua,...

Jul 13, 2023

Malin (Archer), Martha, age 92, passed away in Tipp City, Ohio on Thursday, July 13th, 2023 following a battle with dementia.  Martha was born on October 19, 1930 to James and Ruth Archer, the 5th of six children in their family.  She grew up on a farm during the Great Depression and gained a strong work ethic that she...

Jul 13, 2023

Mary Annette Warling was called home by the Lord today, July 13, 2023.

Annette was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tipp City. She really enjoyed playing cards with her friends.

She was a devoted wife of 60 years and faithful mother and grandmother and loved by many.  Annette leaves behind...

Jul 13, 2023

Betty Weethee, 72, of Tipp City, passed away on July 13, 2023, after a brief illness. Her loving family was by her side.

Born on June 22, 1951, in Greenup County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Madge Opal Adkins. She graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 1969.

Betty married her...

Jul 11, 2023

Bessie Jane McDaniel, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on July 11, 2023 at her home.  She was born on October 21, 1929 at the family farm in Elizabeth Township to Thomas and Bertha (Hann) Rosenbalm.

She is dearly missed and remembered by her three daughters: Michelle Hare (Tim Thompson), Monique Quillen (Glen) and Beth Green...

Jul 9, 2023

ELIZABETH "BETTY" A. WESTFALL

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Westfall, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on July 9, 2023 at her residence.  Betty was born on April 6, 1930 in Troy to the late John "Jack" Quinn and Lillian (McGary) Ruffin Quinn.  Betty was married to Jack Eugene "Gene" Westfall and he preceded her in death on...

Jul 8, 2023

Jerry R. Miller, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on July 8, 2023 at the Koester Pavilion.  He was born on March 11, 1935 in West Milton, OH, to the late Roger and ­­­­­Mabel I. (Eshelman) Miller.

He is survived by his son: Mark Alan Miller of Troy; three grandchildren: Brandt (Natasha) Miller, Heather Nicole (Matt)...

Jul 6, 2023

George Daniel Minydzak, age 66, of Troy, OH; formerly of Sidney passed away on July 6, 2023 at the Hospice of Miami County, Troy, OH.  He was born on August 31, 1956 in McKeesport, PA to the late John M. and Margret M. (Cavalier) Minydzak.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years: Laura; stepdaughter and...

Jul 1, 2023

Charles T. Hereford, age 74, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Hospice of Miami County, Troy.  He was born March 25, 1949, in Troy, OH, to the late William and Marie (Riley) Hereford.

Charles is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...