Obituaries

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Andreas Anton Odermatt

Andreas Anton Odermatt

Aug 18, 2022

A heartfelt farewell to a devoted husband and the beloved friend and mentor to many. Andre was one of three sons born to Julia Eberhard and Franz Odermatt in Schwyz, Switzerland.

He studied electrical engineering and business administration in Zug and Zurich, Switzerland. While working for Oerlikon, he met his love, Edith, and married her in 1962....

David Charles Welty

David Charles Welty

Aug 16, 2022

David Charles Welty, age 74, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Troy Care and Rehabilitation.  He was born in Gibsonburg, OH, to the late Ray Charles and Mary Lou (Malott) Welty.

David is survived by two children: Doug Russell of Evans, CO and Jason Welty of Columbus Grove, OH; one sister: Bonnie Kissell...

Jacquelin Rae "Jackie" Godfrey

Jacquelin Rae "Jackie" Godfrey

Aug 14, 2022

Jacquelin Rae "Jackie" Godfrey, age 83, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her residence.  She was born on August 2, 1939, in Springfield to the late Frank "Whitey" Clark and Sylvia (Richardson) Franklin.

Jackie is survived by one stepson: David (Linda) Godfrey of Troy; four grandchildren: Michele (Eric) Horne, Brian Eastman, Angie Miller...

Vance Micheal Downing

Vance Micheal Downing

Aug 11, 2022

Vance Micheal Downing, age 33, of Arcata, CA; formerly of Troy, OH passed away on August 11, 2022.  He was born April 2, 1989 in Dayton, OH to Micheal Downing of Troy and the late Melissa (Smith) Downing.

Vance is survived by his sisters: Brandie (Shaeffer) Boos of Tampa, FL, Tabbitha (Shaeffer) Haney of Troy and Lisa...

Charles E. Ferguson

Charles E. Ferguson

Aug 10, 2022

Charles E. Ferguson, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on August 10, 2022 at Kettering Troy Hospital.  He was born on July 23, 1944 in Huntington, WV to the late Harry and Clara (Thompson) Ferguson.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 8 years:  Rita (Knox) Ferguson; his son: Scott (Patty) Ferguson of Troy; four grandchildren:...

Jay Dee Tharp

Jay Dee Tharp

Aug 9, 2022

Jay Dee Tharp, age 78, of Tipp City, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at StoryPoint in Troy.  He was born on November 17, 1943, in East Carbon, UT, to the late Leo and Neva (Smith) Tharp.

Jay is survived by one daughter: Sherry (Timothy) Priddy of Tipp City; three stepchildren: Jerry (Barbara) Miller of Hooper,...

Timothy L. Rupert

Timothy L. Rupert

Aug 8, 2022

Timothy L. Rupert, age 65, of Troy, OH passed away on August 8, 2022 at Kettering Health in Miamisburg.  He was born on August 22, 1956 in Troy to the late Kenneth R. and Opal (Warren) Rupert.

Tim is survived by extended family.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Thomas...

Lori Lee Mundhenk

Lori Lee Mundhenk

Aug 6, 2022

Lori Lee Mundhenk, age 66, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her residence.  She was born on December 17, 1955, in Medina, OH, to Doris L. (Sprang) Meyers of Troy and the late Theodore F. Meyers.

In addition to her mother, Lori is survived by her husband of 43 years: Ronald Scott Mundhenk;...

Ernestine "Tina" Mary Inscho

Ernestine "Tina" Mary Inscho

Aug 5, 2022

Ernestine "Tina" Mary Inscho, age 76, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton.  She was born on April 3, 1946 in New London, OH to the late Ernest and Verlie (Case) Oney.

Tina is survived by her husband of 33 years: Fred Inscho; daughter: Jennifer Marie (Ben) Frazier...

Robert L. Fast

Robert L. Fast

Aug 5, 2022

Robert L. "Bob" Fast, age 82, of Tipp City, OH passed away on Friday August 5, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient.  He was born on August 12, 1939 in Ashland, OH to the late Urban J. and Irene L. (Sage) Fast.

Bob is survived by daughters and son-in-law: Lisa and Tony Vanchure of Troy; and...

Mary Jane (Tobias)  Brown

Mary Jane (Tobias) Brown

Aug 4, 2022

Mary Jane (Tobias) Brown, age 88, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born on February 25, 1934, in Troy, OH to the late Clarence (Toby) and Frances Elizabeth (Ross) Tobias.

Mary Jane married Donald Edward Brown on January 29, 1955. They shared 63 years together before Donald...

Jeanette A. Taylor

Jeanette A. Taylor

Aug 1, 2022

Jeanette A. Taylor, age 92, of Troy, OH passed away on August 1, 2022 at Koester Pavilion, Troy.  She was born on December 30, 1929 in Miami County, OH to the late Joseph Paul and Rosa Ellen (Bowman) Taylor.

Jeanette is survived by many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Lester G. Littlejohn

Lester G. Littlejohn

Jul 30, 2022

Lester G. Littlejohn, age 54, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born in Waco, TX, on February 24, 1968, to Melitta (Essinger) Littlejohn Yeaples of Troy and the late Elvin G. Littlejohn.

In addition to his mother, Lester is survived by his wife of 9 years: Andrea...

Clifford A. Polhamus, Jr.

Clifford A. Polhamus, Jr.

Jul 29, 2022

Clifford A. Polhamus, Jr., age 70, of Piqua, OH passed away on July 29, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born in Troy on January 4, 1952.

Cliff is survived by his wife of 51 ½ years of marriage: Delena J. (Sphar) Polhamus; son and daughter-in-law: Joe and Aoife Polhamus of New Carlisle;...

Gary Keith Hunsucker

Gary Keith Hunsucker

Jul 27, 2022

Gary Keith Hunsucker, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away on July 27, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on December 7, 1955 in Reedley, CA to the late Gragrie and Jolene (Frazier) Hunsucker.

Gary is survived by his wife of 43 years of marriage: Tammy Gail (Cumpston) Hunsucker; son and daughter-in-law: Gregory and Emily Hunsucker...

Linda Mae Blumenstock

Linda Mae Blumenstock

Jul 25, 2022

Linda Mae Blumenstock, age 78, of Troy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.  Waiting for her was her husband Joe and her parents, Joseph and Rosa Violet (Bullens) Wright.

Linda was born on September 10, 1943 and is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law:...

Larry E. Becker

Larry E. Becker

Jul 23, 2022

Larry E. Becker, age 84, of Troy, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on December 10, 1937, in Casstown to the late John Becker, Jr. and Doris (Kessler) Bright.

Larry is survived by his wife of 40 years: Shirley (Smith) Becker; one son:...

Kristin Marie (Dickess)  Moser

Kristin Marie (Dickess) Moser

Jul 21, 2022

Our great love, Kristin Marie Moser (Dickess), age 39, of Troy, OH left this earth on Thursday, July 21st surrounded by her family and friends following a lengthy illness.

Kristin was born on June 20th, 1983, in Dayton, OH to Leonard and Wanda Dickess.

She is survived by her husband Jeremy, son Ethan, her parents...

Janet Wright

Janet Wright

Jul 20, 2022

Janet Wright, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.  She was born at Stouder Memorial Hospital in Troy, OH on December 16, 1944 to the late George Stanley and Dorothy Maxine (Hixson) Wright.

Janet is survived by her sister, Myrle Briggs of Troy; nephews: Jeff (Betsy) Briggs and Brian (Karen) Briggs; niece:...

Shirley J. Peck

Shirley J. Peck

Jul 17, 2022

Shirley J. Peck, age 85, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  She was born on February 23, 1937, in Dayton to the late Orla and Etoile (Robbins) Thompson.

Shirley is survived by one son and daughters-in-law: Rod and Sandy Peck of Troy and Nancy Peck of...