Obituaries

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Rebecca Reigh (Burnett)  Friend

Rebecca Reigh (Burnett) Friend

Jun 16, 2023

Rebecca Reigh (Burnett) Friend, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 16, 2023.  She was born on March 17, 1957 in Bluffton, OH to the late Ernest A. and Sarah L. (Amstutz) Burnett.

She is survived by her husband of 40-plus years of marriage: D. Douglas Friend;...

Travis D. Wackler

Travis D. Wackler

Jun 15, 2023

Travis D. Wackler, age 51, of Fletcher, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on September 30, 1971 in Valentine, NE to the late Gary Lee and Pamela Dean (Tackett) Wackler.

Travis is survived by his son: Jakeb Wackler of Fletcher, OH; daughter: Lilli Wackler of Fletcher, OH; brothers: Gary...

Jean L. (Kessler) Ridenour Evenden

Jean L. (Kessler) Ridenour Evenden

Jun 15, 2023

Jean L. (Kessler) Ridenour Evenden, age 95, of Troy, OH passed away on June 15, 2023 at Vancrest of New Carlisle, OH.  She was born on May 13, 1928 in  New Washington, OH to the late J. Oscar and Iva (Vorndran) Kessler.

She is survived by her children: Kenneth (Ann) Ridenour of Dayton; Juanita (Juan) Rivera of...

David Benson Carter

David Benson Carter

Jun 13, 2023

David Benson Carter, age 87, of Delaware, OH; formerly of Troy, OH passed away on June 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 24, 1935 in LaRue, OH to the late Harry Edgebert and Mina Blanche (Benson) Carter.

Dave is survived by his wife of 67 years of marriage: Dorothy Rochelle (Clark) Carter; daughters:...

Wilfred "Bill" Severt, Jr.

Wilfred "Bill" Severt, Jr.

Jun 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend, Bill Severt. Wilfred B. "Bill" Severt, age 79, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 immediately after his beloved Cincinnati Reds secured an extra inning win over the Kansas City Royals.

Bill was born on January 30, 1944 in Troy, Ohio...

Louise Irwin Moore

Louise Irwin Moore

Jun 10, 2023

Louise Irwin Moore, age 95, of Troy, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at her residence. She was born to the late Ernest and Oma Stark Irwin on December 19, 1927 in Boyd County, KY.

Louise is survived by her son: Ronald L. Moore; daughters: Dolores "Dee" Rightnour, Carol Moore Pietro, Sue Manson and Pete Vogus; grandchildren:...

Pamela L. Putnam

Pamela L. Putnam

Jun 4, 2023

Pamela L. Putnam, age 65, of Troy passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Kettering Hospital of Troy, OH.  She was born January 18, 1958, in Dover, OH to the late Thomas L. and Sonia L. (Garabrandt) Bradley.

Pam is survived by her husband: Jerome "Jerry" Putnam; daughter: Sonia Bradley (Leo)Gleason of Scottsdale, AZ; sisters: Cindy Hill...

Barbara Anne (Cordier) Hodson

Barbara Anne (Cordier) Hodson

Jun 3, 2023

Barbara Anne (Cordier) Hodson, age 82, of Troy, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Ohio's Hospice Inpatient Unit Miami County. She was born on August 29, 1940 in Akron to the late Merl E. and Faye (Minser) Cordier.

Barb is survived by her husband: Michael Hodson; sons: Jeffrey L. and Curt M. Hodson both of...

Vikki M. Brandenburg

Vikki M. Brandenburg

Jun 1, 2023

Vikki M. Brandenburg, age 74, of Troy, OH passed away on June 1, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami Co. Inpatient Unit. She was born on October 9, 1948 in Troy, OH, to the late Robert and Marie (Messer) Thaxton.

Vikki is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Brandenburg of 54 years; son: Scott Brandenburg of Troy;...

Sandra Jean Clayton

Sandra Jean Clayton

May 31, 2023

Sandra Jean Clayton, age 67, of Troy, OH passed away on May 31, 2023 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 3, 1955 in Bristol, TN, to the late Calvin Shaffer and Buloxia (Chapman) Whitaker.

Sandra is survived by her daughters: Rebecca (John) Lear of Sidney, OH, and Bobbi Rose (Steve) Branch of...

Robert "Bob" William Scott

Robert "Bob" William Scott

May 30, 2023

Robert "Bob" William Scott, 83, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 in the care of his loving wife.

He was born on August 28th, 1939 in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late William Scott and Evelyn (nee McKusick) Scott. Bob graduated from Dearborn High School ('57), before serving in the U.S. Army Military Police. Following...

Rev. Russell Caudill

Rev. Russell Caudill

May 29, 2023

Rev. Russell Caudill, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on May 29, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on March 1, 1930, in Lee City, KY, to the late William and Roxie (Wilson) Caudill.

Russell is survived by daughter, Marie Caudill of Centerville, OH; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel Clay (Crystal) of West Milton, OH and...

Sharon Arlene (Wolfe) Becker

Sharon Arlene (Wolfe) Becker

May 29, 2023

Sharon Arlene (Wolfe) Becker (79) passed away May 29, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital.

Born November 10, 1943 in Piqua, Ohio, Sharon was the daughter of the late Edward and Naomi Wolfe. Sharon is survived by her sister-in-law Judy Wolfe, sister-in-law Darlene [Nick] Mott, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Sharon was also preceded in death...

Galen D. Urick

Galen D. Urick

May 24, 2023

Galen D. Urick, age 79, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney. He was born on May 5, 1944, in Troy, Ohio to the late Horace and Eva (Fuller) Urick.

Galen is survived by his daughters and son-in-law: Kimberly Mote of Troy, Ohio, Betsy and Steve Johnson...

Michael Paul Dahs

Michael Paul Dahs

May 23, 2023

Michael Paul Dahs, age 40, of Troy, passed away on May 23, 2023, in Troy.  He was born on January 13, 1983, in Sandusky, OH, to Ted Moore and Julie Ann Dahs.

In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his stepmother: Cathy Moore; six children: Ambur Moore, Blaze Dahs, Christian Dahs, Aaliyah Pennington, Ierlyn Dahs-Hall...

Richard Lee Quinn, Sr.

Richard Lee Quinn, Sr.

May 23, 2023

Richard Lee Quinn, Sr., age 73, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on August 29, 1949 in Troy, OH to the late Robert L. Quinn and Evelyn (Kouba) Bowman.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Beulah (Bramlette) Quinn; daughter: Sherry (Quinn) Forman of Tipp...

Debra Kay "Debbie" (Hile) Gray

Debra Kay "Debbie" (Hile) Gray

May 22, 2023

Debra Kay "Debbie" (Hile) Gray, age 67, of Troy, OH passed away on May 22, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born on April 24, 1956, in Troy to the late William George Hile and Miriam Esther (Mothmiller) Hile Hebb.

Debbie is survived by her three sons: Donnie (Angie) Gray, Scott (Danielle)  Gray and...

Todd Anthony Vendely

Todd Anthony Vendely

May 20, 2023

Todd Anthony Vendely, age 50, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on May 20, 2023, at his residence. He was born on March 5, 1973, in Indianapolis to Gloria Sue (Hotzler) Vendely and the late Anthony Eugene Vendely. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Violet and Charles Hotzler.

Todd was a...

Russell Arnold Isner

Russell Arnold Isner

May 17, 2023

Russell Arnold Isner, age 85, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on April 19, 1938, in Grafton, WV, to the late James Warden and Margurite (Weese) Isner.

Russell is survived by his wife: Judith "Judy" Ann (Hart) Isner; two children Mark Allen (Tracy) Isner of Troy and Penny...

Susan A. (Haines) Williamson

Susan A. (Haines) Williamson

May 16, 2023

Susan A. (Haines) Williamson, age 64, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born on October 30, 1958 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, to the late John Thomas and Jane L. (Drake) Haines.

Susan is survived by fiancé: Charles Larry Ashmore; three children: Erica Lynn Anderson...