Obituaries

Mar 20, 2023

Our sweet baby girl, Emersyn June, beloved daughter of Emily Howard and Mark Stone, was born sleeping and gained her angel wings on March 20th, 2023.  She was every bit of perfection.  Even in her short life, she brought happiness to many people.  Emersyn will forever be loved and cherished.  Even though we can't hold her in our arms,...

Mar 20, 2023

Curtis Christopher Gibson, age 41, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Grove City, OH. He was born on August 22, 1981 in Dayton, OH.

Curtis is survived by his wife: Kathryn B.G. "Kat" (Dunaway) Gibson; mother and stepfather: Naomi (Zimmerman previously Henry) and Danny Seago of Chillicothe, OH; father and stepmother: Chris...

Mar 17, 2023

Jimmie R. "Jim" Brown, age 72, of Piqua, OH passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1950 in Bradford, OH to the late Elmer R. and Lucy (Hiestand) Brown.

Jim married Debby (Smith) Brown on June 23, 1972 in Union City, and she preceded him in death...

Mar 16, 2023

Earl Franklin Burley, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away at Hospice of Miami County on March 16, 2023.  He was born on May 11, 1944, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Hiram and Kathryn (Diehl) Burley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: Michael Burley.

Earl is survived by his...

Mar 13, 2023

Richard Allen Lenigar Jr., age 50, of Troy, OH passed away on March 13, 2023.  He was born on October 3, 1972 in Commerce, GA to Richard Allen Lenigar Sr. and the late Nora Jean (Baddeley) Lenigar Roberts.

Rich is survived by his three sons: Marcus Allen Lenigar of Springfield, OH, Darrin Xavier (Allison) Lenigar of London,...

Mar 11, 2023

Douglas Lee Ray, age 79, of Troy, OH passed away on March 11, 2023 at StoryPoint of Troy.  He was born on January 4, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late Charlie and Gladys (Cain) Ray.

Doug is survived by his wife of 55 years of marriage: Linda L. (Shell) Ray; son and daughter-in-law: Stephen and Tonya...

Mar 8, 2023

Christopher Joseph Hermann, age 41, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on March 8, 2023.  He was born on February 23, 1982 in Dayton, Ohio.

Christopher is survived by his parents: Joe and Waneta Hermann and a daughter: Alexis Richardson.

He attended Troy High School and Sinclair Community College.  Christopher loved to cook and worked in...

Mar 6, 2023

Thomas Herrman Hartzell, age 95, of Troy, OH passed away on March 6, 2023 at Story Point of Troy.  He was born on February 9, 1928 in Troy, OH to the late Robert N. and Miriam (Herrman) Hartzell.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife: Helene C. (Craig) Hartzell; daughter: Suzanne...

Mar 5, 2023

Lora Jean Larck, age 76, of Tipp City, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on August 22, 1946, in Washington Court House, OH, to the late Robert Moats, Sr. and Wanda Mae (Arnott) Moats.

Lora is survived by three children: Eric Scott (D'Ann) Harbour of Troy,...

Mar 3, 2023

Linda E. (Cheadle) Demoret, age 75, of Troy, passed away March 3, 2023 at Spring Meade Health Center.  She was born on May 30, 1947, in Arcanum, OH, to the late Earl and Velma (Slade) Cheadle.

Linda is survived by her children: Eric Cheadle of Troy, OH and Joy Sensenig of Clayton, NC, four grandchildren and many...

Mar 1, 2023

Robert L. "Bob" Allison, age 77, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on May 22, 1945, in Dayton, to the late James M. and Alice (Koon) Allison.

Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years: Sharon (Hart) Allison; two children: Amy (Chris) Madigan and Bobby (Crystal) Allison,...

Feb 26, 2023

Norman J. Shumaker, age 73, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on February 8, 1950, in Dayton, to the late John and Mary "Pauline" (Corrigan) Shumaker.

Norman is survived by his wife of 50 years: Constance "Connie" L. (Lauer) Shumaker; and two children: Jennifer Shumaker of Denton, TX...

Feb 25, 2023

Eugenie Faith Dennis Markley, "Janie" to her family and close friends, departed her earthly body February 25, 2023. Eugenie was born May 11, 1935 in Middletown, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Col. Richard Alvin 'Dick' Markley, children Betsy Markley Janese (Woodrow), Stephanie Markley Seman (Scott), Richard D. Markley (Shana), and Ivie L. Markley; grandchildren Eve, Alexander "Bud",...

Feb 25, 2023

Dale B. Brewer, Sr., age 84, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on September 23, 1938, in Bethel Township, OH, to Byron H. and Clara (Davis) Brewer.

Dale is survived by his wife of 64 years: Nancy Ann (Spencer) Brewer; three sons: Dale B. Brewer, Daniel J. Brewer...

Feb 25, 2023

Robert Arnold "Bob" Sharp, age 76, of Fletcher, OH passed away on February 25, 2023 at StoryPoint of Troy.  He was born on June 22, 1946 in Marlinton, WV to the late Jack and Margaret (Sharp) Sharp.

Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Lisa and Tom Bergman of Troy and son and daughter-in-law: Robert and...

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...