Obituaries

Feb 20, 2023

Martin Michael Lemerand, age 88, of Troy, OH, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Covington, OH. He was born on July 11, 1934 in Monroe, MI to the late Ernest and Myrtle (Moyer) Lemerand.

Martin is survived by his wife: Charlene (Sponsler) Lemerand of 61 years of marriage; children: Michael...

Feb 20, 2023

Audrey Rae (Douglas) Wikoff departed this life on February 20, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.   Audrey was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 3, 1940, and was preceded in death by her parents Auguste and Raymond Douglas, and her former husband William Wikoff.  Audrey is survived by her sister Sallie (Douglas) Botto, nieces Laura Botto (Chris)...

Feb 19, 2023

Phillip Paul Wilson, age 42, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on July 15, 1980, in Dayton to Rebecca (Sallee) Wilson of Dayton and the late Stephen Wilson.

In addition to his mother, Phillip is survived by his wife: Faith (Cromer) Wilson; five children: Harley...

Feb 18, 2023

Lucille Hall, 85, of Troy passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born in Blackey, KY, on November 7, 1937 to Goebel and Hettie (Combs) Reynolds. She was married Kenneth R. Hall and he preceded her in death.

Lucille is survived by one son: Daniel Hall of Troy; one daughter:...

Feb 17, 2023

Kurt Edward Gignac, age 71, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on August 30, 1951 in Lansing, MI to the late Russell and Peggy Brandt.

Kurt is survived by his sons: Matt (Jody) Gignac of Troy and Joshua (Jessica) Gignac of Fenton, MI; and grandchildren: Josalyn...

Feb 13, 2023

Rita Millhouse Francis (11/8/1934 - 2/13/2023)

Rita Millhouse Francis was born on November 8, 1934 in Piqua, OH to the late Alfred and Jennie (Bausman) Millhouse. She married Marvin J. Francis on June 18, 1955. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2022. Marvin and Rita raised their children in Casstown, OH before making Bowling Green,...

Feb 9, 2023

Martin L. Jackson, age 79, of Troy, OH passed away on February 9, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on August 16, 1943 in Troy to the late Martin W. and Elsie M. (Shane) Jackson.  He was married to Sharon E. (Williamson) Jackson for 33 years and she preceded him in death on April 21, 2010.

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Feb 6, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth Goodwin, age 85, of Troy, passed from this world to be with the Lord on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born on July 2, 1937, in Quincy, MA, to the late Richard and Henrietta (Romans) Kiley.

Ruth is survived by her devout husband of 65 years: Elwood...

Feb 5, 2023

Mary Catherine Sawchek, age 62, of Troy, OH, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, after an extended illness at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born on January 10, 1961, in Columbus, OH, to Tom and Mary Margaret (Hornburg) Caughell.

Mary is survived by her husband of 32 years: John Sawchek of Troy; son:...

Feb 5, 2023

Ruth Anne Wildenthaler, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on July 26, 1937 in Galion, OH to the late Clyde Arthur and Lucille (Neal) Bersinger. She married Leo E. Wildenthaler on June 18, 1960 in Galion, OH and they have...

Jan 26, 2023

Eugene Robert Christian, age 86, of Troy, OH went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH. He was born on April 2, 1936 in Hallstead, PA to the late Harvey and Helen Bernita (Nemire) Christian.

Gene is survived by his wife of almost 68 years: Jean...

Jan 25, 2023

Brian D. Gunder, age 59, of Troy, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born on March 8, 1963 in Troy to Janet Louise (Burnside) Plantz of Troy and the late Darrell Dean Gunder.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children: Elise (Ethan) Maxey,...

Jan 24, 2023

Robert "Bob" Edmond Knife, age 85, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at StoryPoint of Troy.  He was born on October 17, 1937, in Troy, to the late Dale Knife and Ella (Anderson) Kerns.

Bob is survived by his wife of 64 years: Barbara (Hess) Knife; two children: Robert Edmond Knife, Jr., of Troy,...

Jan 23, 2023

Iness Lorene Lester, age 90, of Casstown, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County. She made her preparation on March 10, 1968, when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior.  She was born on May 23, 1932 in Drill (Russell County), Virginia to Hugh Franklin and Myrtie Florence...

Jan 22, 2023

Karen Lee Angel, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at her residence.  Karen was born on September 17, 1941, in Dayton to the late James and Gladys (Costello) Dixon.

Angel is survived by her sons: Edward (Trudy) Angel of Casa Grande, AZ, and Ricky Angel of Troy, OH; grandchildren: Andrew, Alysha, Abby,...

Jan 19, 2023

Cynthia Sue Marr, age 62, of Troy, OH passed away on January 19, 2023 at Troy Care Center.  She was born on May 3, 1960 in Troy, OH to the late Douglas C. Marr and Phyllis E. (Burnside) Marr Meek.

Cindy is survived by her brother: Scott J. (Susan Holobaugh) Marr of Piqua, OH; Uncle: Jim Marr...

Jan 18, 2023

Jean E. Adkins, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on January 18, 2023, at the Miami County Hospice Inpatient Unit.  She was born on March 12, 1935 in Piqua, OH to the late Robert E. and Maxine I. (Huffman) Silvers.

Jean is survived by her children: Scott Sales and Kathy Barker (Danny) Davidson, both of Troy;...

Jan 17, 2023

Ethyl M. Osweiler, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on January 17, 2023 at Brookdale of Troy.  She was born on August 28, 1936 in Tipp City, OH to the late Alvin and Inez (Upton) Biser.

She is survived by her daughters: Amy Thompson of Batavia, OH; Beth (David Lauder) Osweiler of Bakersfield, CA; stepchildren: Kathy...

Jan 17, 2023

Jennifer Anne Dearth, age 58, of Columbus, OH passed away on January 17, 2023, at her home.  She was born on June 1, 1964, in Piqua, OH to the late George E. and Marilyn K. (Walker) Dearth.

Jennifer is survived by brother: Jon W. Dearth of Troy; sister; Rebecca L. (Thomas) Confroy of  Piqua; niece: Katherine Confroy...

Jan 13, 2023

Candise Elaine Snyder, age 73, passed away on January 13, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  She was born on June 26, 1949 in Celina, OH to the late Gerald and Virginia (Rupert) Chrisman.  She was married to Allan Brent Snyder, and he preceded her in death on June 25, 2010.

Candy is survived by...