Obituaries
Gregory Lawrence Dehart
Aug 11, 2023
Gregory Lawrence DeHart passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at Grandview Hospital, Dayton, OH. He was born in Troy, OH on June 14, 1948 to Henry Madison DeHart and Margaret Nancy DeHart (née Quillen). Raised in Greenup, KY before moving back to Ohio, Greg attended Tippecanoe High School and graduated in 1967.
Greg is survived by his...
Stephen Richard Zimbelman
Aug 11, 2023
Stephen Richard Zimbelman (78) passed away in the evening of August 11, 2023 in Troy, OH. Stephen was born in Guttenburg, IA on October 25, 1944 to Richard and Orvene "Sally" Zimbelman.
Stephen served in the United States Navy from November 1963 through February 1966 when he was honorably discharged, Stephen married Patrica L. Peak on November...
Andrew P. Suerdieck
Aug 11, 2023
Andrew P. Suerdieck, age 40, of Troy, OH passed away on August 11, 2023. He was born on October 13, 1982 in Troy, OH.
He is survived by his parents: Michael D. "Mike" (Cynthia) Suerdieck of Troy; Jeanie C. Julian Moore of Troy; siblings: Josh (Stephanie) Suerdieck of Columbus and Jennifer (Rusty) Stevens of Live Oak, FL;...
Emma Jean Giles
Aug 10, 2023
Emma Jean Giles, age 79, of Huber Heights, OH passed away on August 10, 2023 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was born on March 7, 1944 in Miami County, OH to the late Arthur Henry Cox Sr. and Mildred Irene (Studebaker) Cox.
She is survived by her children: Melinda (Ken) Cogley of Lordstown, OH; Melanie (Mark)...
Charlette Sherrie Williams
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...
William Joseph "Bill" Deters
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;...
Carlton E. "Chip" Shafer Ii
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...
Steve Walter Smith
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...
Nicholas H. "Nick" Riegle
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...
Janet Jo (Jacomet) Jones
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...
Eric Joel Slifer
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:...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

