Obituaries

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Richard C. Ceyler

Richard C. Ceyler

Oct 17, 2022

Richard C. Ceyler, age 77, of Troy, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on April 4, 1945, in Piqua to the late Homer and Lucille (Baker) Ceyler.

Richard proudly served his country as a member of the US Navy.  In addition to his...

Joseph R. (Joe) Zimmerman

Joseph R. (Joe) Zimmerman

Oct 14, 2022

Joseph R. (Joe) Zimmerman, of Alpharetta, Georgia and formerly of Christiansburg Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia surrounded by his family.  Joe is survived by his wife, Diane, his sons, Bryan Zimmerman and Steven (Grace) Ward and grandsons, Dylan and Levi.  He is also survived by his sister, Lois Group...

Rosa (Torres) Ashworth

Rosa (Torres) Ashworth

Oct 11, 2022

Rosa (Torres) Ashworth of Troy, OH was given her angel wings on October 11, 2022 in Irving, TX.  Rosa was born on November 2, 1951 in Waco, TX.  Daughter of Pete Torres and Bernnarda Monrail.  Sister of Mike Torres and Yolanda Martinez and Sister In Law to JoAnn Caskey .  Rosa is the Mother of Chris (Tina) Caskey and...

Laura Jean Grove

Laura Jean Grove

Oct 10, 2022

Laura Jean Grove, age 97, formerly of Troy, OH and more recently of Ansonia, OH passed away on October 10, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on June 17, 1925, in Miami County, OH to the late Charles Henry and Dollie Irene (Ginn) Vannoy.

Laura is survived by her daughter: Denise Grove and nieces and nephews. ...

Eugene L. Rehmert

Eugene L. Rehmert

Oct 10, 2022

Eugene L. Rehmert, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on October 10, 2022 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. He was born in Miami County, OH, on November 29, 1936 the son of Leo and Louise (Zeller) Rehmert.

He is survived by siblings: Gloria (Mark) Simmons and Robert (Doris) Rehmert; and four...

Kathleen M. (Althoff)  Detrick

Kathleen M. (Althoff) Detrick

Oct 8, 2022

Kathleen M. (Althoff) Detrick, age 100, of Troy, OH passed away on October 8, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on December 19, 1921 in Yorkshire, OH to the late Herman and Agnes (Schilling) Althoff.

She is survived by her son: David Detrick of Greenville, SC; daughters and sons-in-law:  Kathy and Tim Galbreath of Troy, OH...

Cheryl "Cherie" Beck

Cheryl "Cherie" Beck

Oct 8, 2022

Cherie Beck and Larry Brown's romance was like a movie script.  Southern boy moves into the apartment above Yankee girl in Dayton, after he was flooded out of his first apartment.  They meet at the mailboxes where Cherie tells Larry, "I heard some nice guitar playing above me and I have my great uncles Martin guitar, but I don't...

Darin James Hinkle

Darin James Hinkle

Oct 8, 2022

Darin James Hinkle, age 31, of Troy, OH and formerly of Austin, TX passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on November 7, 1990 in Piqua, OH.

Darin is survived by his parents: Daniel Lee and Amber Rae Hinkle and his sister: Taylor Hinkle;...

Leslie Anne Vesper

Leslie Anne Vesper

Oct 5, 2022

Leslie Anne Vesper, age 70, of Troy, OH, passed away on October 5, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on November 4, 1951 in Troy to the late Dale L. and Margaret Anne (McCurdy) Vesper.

Leslie is survived by her sister: Julia V. Potter of Troy. In addition to her parents, Leslie was preceded in...

Barbara A. (Petty)  Cole

Barbara A. (Petty) Cole

Oct 3, 2022

Barbara A. Petty Cole, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on October 3, 2022, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient unit. She was born on March 4, 1954, in Troy, OH to the late Robert F. and Wilma A. (Rose) Petty.

Barbara is survived by niece: Amber LeAnne Petty; great niece: Willow Petty; and friend Jan...

Vickie Jo Partin

Vickie Jo Partin

Oct 1, 2022

Vickie Jo Partin, age 65, of Troy, OH passed away on October 1, 2022 at her residence. Vickie was born on December 31, 1956 in Troy, OH to the late Glenn Bell and Nora (Hereford) Hitchcock.

Vickie is survived by her children: Josh (Angie Hall) Sowers, Jeremey (Amber) Sowers, Jason Christopher Sowers, and Melissa Jo Partin all...

George Camillo Difeo Jr.

George Camillo Difeo Jr.

Oct 1, 2022

George Camillo DiFeo, Jr., age 63, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday October 1, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born on May 15, 1959 in Akron, OH to the late George Camillo DiFeo, Sr. and Jane (Woodruff) DiFeo.

George is survived by his wife: Regina Ann (Pappano) DiFeo of Troy, OH; daughter: Emily...

Gale E. Strawser

Gale E. Strawser

Sep 28, 2022

Gale E. Strawser, Age 70, of Troy, OH passed away on September 28, 2022 at Momentous Health at Vandalia. He was born on February 4, 1952 in Van Wert, OH to the late David Strawser and Mildred Irene (Rohlf) Schmidt.

Gale is survived by four children: Charles Strawser of Tipp City, Christopher (Kenda Addis) Strawser of Versailles,...

Timothy A. Wellbaum, Sr.

Timothy A. Wellbaum, Sr.

Sep 27, 2022

Timothy A. Wellbaum, Sr., age 65, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at his residence.  He was born on February 8, 1957, in DeGraff, to the late Samuel Andrews and Barbara Scott.

Timothy is survived by his children: Neysa Henry of Sidney, OH, Tina Baker of Barbourville, KY, Crystal Risdon, April Lovett, Jessica Young...

Judy Colleen Rose

Judy Colleen Rose

Sep 22, 2022

Judy Colleen Rose, age 81, of Covington, OH passed away on September 22, 2022 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Facility.  She was born on March 8, 1941 in Roseburg, OR to the late Robert Noah Rose Jr. and Lola Artylisa (Alcorn) Rose.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Jennifer (Norberto) Rose-Alcauter of Troy;...

Mary Niblick

Mary Niblick

Sep 19, 2022

Mary Niblick, age 78, of Fletcher, OH passed away on September 19, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on January 19, 1944 in Piqua, OH to the late Nevin and Mildred (Smith) Hill.

Mary is survived by her four sons: Tony Niblick of Troy; Mark (Judy) Niblick of Phoenix, AZ; Jody Niblick of Fletcher; and Matthew...

Delbert Stanfill

Delbert Stanfill

Sep 17, 2022

Delbert Lee Stanfill, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on September 17, 2022 at SpringMeade Health Center. He was born on April 23, 1936 in Fort Smith, AR to the late Ezra Otheo and Emily Ethel (Parker) Stanfill.

Delbert is survived by his wife: Mackie Jane Carson Stanfill; children: Phillip Randall Stanfill of Troy and Cindy...

Robert "Bob" Ralph Koverman

Robert "Bob" Ralph Koverman

Sep 15, 2022

Robert "Bob" Ralph Koverman, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on September 15, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born on December 20, 1941 in McCartyville, OH to the late William "Bill" Koverman and Hilda (Artkamp) Koverman.

Bob is survived by his children: Lisa Goodall of Troy, OH; Tonya (Joe) Dickerson of Troy, OH and...

Richard "Jerry" Kerg

Richard "Jerry" Kerg

Sep 14, 2022

Richard "Jerry" Kerg, age 84, of Tipp City, OH went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 14, 2022.  He was born on February 27, 1938 in Tipp City, OH to the late Henry and Erma (Thompson) Kerg.

He is survived by his sister: Judy (Ralph) Mote of Troy and niece: Dana...

Carol L. Riley

Carol L. Riley

Sep 13, 2022

Carol L. Riley, age 54, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on September 13, 2022.  She was born on February 10, 1968 in Troy, OH to the late William Franklin Birtcil and Charlene (Honeyman) Bramlette.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years: Steve Riley; daughter: Samantha (Garrett) Fisher of Troy; siblings:  Melissa Whitten of Troy; Heather...