Obituaries

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Thomas L. "Tom" Pepiot

Thomas L. "Tom" Pepiot

Sep 12, 2022

Thomas L. "Tom" Pepiot, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away suddenly on September 12, 2022 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on October 29, 1940 in Versailles, OH to the late Clarence and Mildred (Monnin) Pepiot.

Tom is survived by his wife of 58 years: Linda (Holliday) Pepiot; children: Michael (Christine) Pepiot of...

Barbara (Baker)  Gertrudes

Barbara (Baker) Gertrudes

Sep 11, 2022

Barbara (Baker) Gertrudes, age 79, of Tipp City, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at her residence.  She was born on May 1, 1943, in Perry, NY, to the late Wilburn and Mamie Baker.

Barbara is survived by one brother: Johnny Baker of Lexington, KY; two sisters: Peg (Johnny) Smith of Richmond, KY and Phyllis (Roger)...

Jay A. Comer

Jay A. Comer

Sep 9, 2022

Jay A. Comer, age 56, of Casstown, OH passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2022.  He was born on September 17, 1965 in Troy to Dick Comer of Casstown and the late Sandra Sue Comer.

In addition to his father, he is survived by three children: Lindsey M. Owens; Bradley J. Comer and Makenzie L. Comer all...

Tyler W. Foster

Tyler W. Foster

Sep 8, 2022

Tyler W. Foster, age 39, of Troy, OH passed away on September 8, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Facility in Troy.  He was born on May 27, 1983 in Springfield, OH to Lee E. Foster and Dawn E. (Wilson) Foster both of Springfield.

In addition to his parents, Tyler is survived by his wife of...

Peggy J. Wehrley

Peggy J. Wehrley

Sep 3, 2022

Peggy J. Wehrley, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on September 3, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. Peggy was born on July 17, 1934 in Troy to the late William and Nina May (Schuman) Rife.

Peggy is survived by her children: Terri Grissom, Jeffery Wagner, Beth (Steve) Lamka, and Nina (Jeff) Price all...

Robin R. Wilson

Robin R. Wilson

Sep 2, 2022

Robin R. Wilson, age 66, passed away September 2, 2022.

She was born August 7, 1956, to the late Robert R. Wilson, and Mary Ellen (Moyer) Wilson who survives.

She is also survived by her brother Steve (Carolyn), nephew Kraig (Kristen), great-nephews Kolton and Kameron and great-niece Kylie.

A graveside service will be...

Duane "Dobie" Heckman

Duane "Dobie" Heckman

Sep 2, 2022

Duane "Dobie" Heckman, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on September 2, 2022 at his residence. He was born on November 27, 1940 in Portage, OH to the late Bob and Annabelle (Adams) Heckman.

Duane is survived by his wife of 45 years: Helen (McFadden) Heckman; children: Amy (Bryan) Harvey of Troy, Julie (Ken) Thorpe of...

James E. Holter

James E. Holter

Sep 2, 2022

James E. Holter, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on September 2, 2022 at the Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  He was born on August 2, 1938 in St. Clairsville, OH to the late James W. and Margaret L. (Donley) Holter.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lou Ann (Durliat) Holter,...

Deborah Diane Slough

Deborah Diane Slough

Aug 30, 2022

Deborah Diane Slough, 68, of Troy, Ohio passed out of this life on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her home. She was born in Miami County on October 16, 1953, to the late Ralph and Carmella Dean (Ferrara).

Loved ones that cleared the path for Debbie's grand entrance to heaven are siblings; Patricia Rank, Betty Criner, Robert...

Daniel "Dan" Hudson

Daniel "Dan" Hudson

Aug 30, 2022

Daniel "Dan" Hudson, age 82, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 7, 1939, in Wellston, OH, to the late Daniel Hudson and Helen (Johnson) Myers.

Dan is survived by his wife of 59 years: Shirley (Bartlett) Hudson; three children: Deborah (Steve) Smith...

Maureen T. (Page)  Holley

Maureen T. (Page) Holley

Aug 30, 2022

Maureen T. (Page) Holley, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 30th.  She was born on May 19, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Cletus and Arline (Listorti) Page.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years: Covert Holley; daughters and sons-in-law: Theresa Holley and Bryan May of Phoenix, AZ; Lorraine...

Martin Eugene "Gene" Wilson

Martin Eugene "Gene" Wilson

Aug 29, 2022

Martin Eugene "Gene" Wilson, age 90, of Troy, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at his residence.  He was born on December 22, 1931, in Troy, to the late Ralph and Edith (Brown) Wilson.

Gene is survived by his wife of 69 years: Doris (King) Wilson; two children: Thomas Eugene (partner, Kari) Wilson of Boulder, CO,...

Janet Ann Rayve

Janet Ann Rayve

Aug 29, 2022

Janet Ann Rayve, age 97, of Troy, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at her residence.  She was born on July 10, 1925, in Dalzell, IL, to the late Emilio and Catherine (Milano) Marsiani.

Janet was survived by one son: Brian R. Rayve, of Park City, UT;.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Marcia A. Whiteford

Marcia A. Whiteford

Aug 28, 2022

Marcia A. Whiteford, age 78, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born on October 22, 1943, in Piqua, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her adopted parents: Scott and Helen (Scudder) Powell.

Marcia is survived by her husband of 34 years: James R. Whiteford;...

John J. "Jack" Lockwood

John J. "Jack" Lockwood

Aug 27, 2022

John J. "Jack" Lockwood, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on August 27, 2022 at the Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  John was born on December 9, 1941 in Bryn Mawr, PA to the late Edward J. and Margaret M. (Osborne) Lockwood.

Jack is survived by his wife: Beatrice "Bea" (Thames) Lockwood; daughter and...

Patricia Ann (Fink) Ashby

Patricia Ann (Fink) Ashby

Aug 20, 2022

Patricia Ann (Fink) Ashby, of Troy, Ohio passed away on August 20, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient unit. She was born on December 16, 1942 in Chillicothe, OH. to the late Franklin J. and Freda E. (Badger) Fink.

Patty is survived by daughters and sons-in-laws: Angela (Mark) Lyons of Cumming, GA., Debra (Robert) Moore of...

Patty L. Bayman

Patty L. Bayman

Aug 20, 2022

Patty L. Bayman, age 78, of Covington, OH passed away on August 20, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Facility, Troy, OH.  She was born on January 29, 1944 in Piqua, OH to the late Charles Omar and Pauline (Atkinson) Caldwell.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years: James Bayman; son: Mike Bayman of...

David R. Corcoran

David R. Corcoran

Aug 20, 2022

David R. Corcoran, of Troy, passed away on August 20, 2022 at Soin Hospital in Fairborn. He was born on May 3, 1977 in Utah to Mohamed Iqbal and Beverly (Baker) Corcoran.

David is survived his wife: Emilyn Whiteford; daughter: Peyton Corcoran; and brothers: Ron, Joe and Blake Corcoran.

David received his Associates Degree from...

Kelly Ann Mott

Kelly Ann Mott

Aug 19, 2022

Kelly Ann Mott, age 49, passed away peacefully at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, Friday morning, August 19, 2022, after fighting severe medical issues for over a year.

Kelly is survived by her son, Braden Dellinger and his wife Bekah; her parents, Nick and Darlene Mott; her sister, Deanna Mott Toombs (Michael) and Deanna's children: Zackary Pogue...

John Robert Merrell

John Robert Merrell

Aug 19, 2022

John Robert Merrell, age 76, of Troy, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at his residence. He was born on July 1, 1946 in Dayton, OH, to the late Robert Reed and Mary Lou (Woodward) Merrell.

John is survived by his wife of 53 years: Susan (Niklas) Merrell; son and daughter-in-law: Robert (Belinda) Merrell of Celina;...