Obituaries

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Erica Renee Patterson

Erica Renee Patterson

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...

Lester J. Rosenbaum

Lester J. Rosenbaum

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...

Michelle A. Sowers

Michelle A. Sowers

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,...

Donna L. (Davisson)  Hutchins

Donna L. (Davisson) Hutchins

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...

Karen S. Hawkins

Karen S. Hawkins

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,...

Martha (Archer)  Malin

Martha (Archer) Malin

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...

Mary Annette Warling

Mary Annette Warling

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...

Betty Weethee

Betty Weethee

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...

Bessie Jane Mcdaniel

Bessie Jane Mcdaniel

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...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Westfall

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Westfall

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...

Jerry R. Miller

Jerry R. Miller

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)...

George Daniel Minydzak

George Daniel Minydzak

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...

Charles T. Hereford

Charles T. Hereford

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...

Michael E. Jackson

Michael E. Jackson

Jun 30, 2023

Michael E. Jackson, age 63, of Troy, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  He was born on December 7, 1959, in Lima, OH, to the late Luther and Cleo (Barlow) Jackson.

Michael is survived by two daughters: Michelle Jackson of Troy, OH, and Alicia Jackson of Richmond, IN; six...

Opal E. Richardson

Opal E. Richardson

Jun 30, 2023

Opal E. Richardson, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on June 30, 2023 at Dayspring of Miami Valley in Fairborn, OH.  She was born on March 16, 1936 in Staffordsville Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, KY to the late William R. and Virgie L. (Sturgill) Reynolds.

She is survived by her children: Stephen E. (Deborah) Richardson of...

Ruth Morrett Martin

Ruth Morrett Martin

Jun 26, 2023

Ruth Morrett Martin

Covington - Ruth Martin, 90, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born March 30, 1933, in Christiansburg, Ohio, to the late Theodore and Isabel (Yantis) Morrett.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Becky Evans of Rosewood, Chuck Martin...

Douglas Lawrence Mefferd

Douglas Lawrence Mefferd

Jun 24, 2023

Douglas Lawrence Mefferd, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on June 24, 2023 at the Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on May 9, 1945 in Toledo, OH to the late Paul Harmon Mefferd and Beatrice Pennington Mefferd.

No public services will be held.

Bruce Edwin Hays

Bruce Edwin Hays

Jun 24, 2023

Bruce Edwin Hays of Troy OH went to be with the Lord June 24 under Hospice care at Koester Pavilion. Born in Piqua, Ohio on December 30, 1940 the son of J. Willet and Frances Schuesselin Hays. Bruce was a long time employee at NCR where he met the love of his life, his wife Loretta. He spent part...

William H. Mcintosh

William H. Mcintosh

Jun 23, 2023

William H. "Bill" McIntosh, age 59, of Troy, passed away on Friday June 23, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born on September 8, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN. to the late William E. and Norma J. (Bohall) McIntosh.

Bill is survived by his wife of 34 years: Kathy (Kingham) McIntosh; brothers: Nick (Valery) McIntosh...

Cherryl Suanne Blevins

Cherryl Suanne Blevins

Jun 22, 2023

Cherryl Suanne Blevins, age 54, of Troy, OH passed away on June 22, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on January 23, 1969 in Troy, OH to Terry Lee Beard and the late Janet Ruth (Burton) Beard.

She is survived by her husband: Richard E. Blevins of 30 years; stepmother: Nancy Beard; son: Tyler J. Blevins...