Obituaries

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Stephen Q. Pencil

Stephen Q. Pencil

Apr 23, 2022

Stephen Q. Pencil, age 73, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on April 28, 1948 in Springfield, OH to the late Albert and Dora (Dunn) Pencil.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years:  Cathy (Hartman) Pencil; four children: David (Missy) Herrmann of...

Ross E. Parker Ii

Ross E. Parker Ii

Apr 22, 2022

Ross E. Parker II, age 61, of Troy, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  He was born on April 28, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ross E. Parker I and Emilia (Rura) Parker.

Ross is survived by his sister: Pamela (Ken) Frisch of Bowling Green, OH;...

Harold Elwood Honeyman, Jr.

Harold Elwood Honeyman, Jr.

Apr 21, 2022

Mr. Harold Elwood Honeyman Jr., age 81 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Susie Blanton Honeyman of the home, his children, Tony Honeyman and wife Debra of Lattimore, NC, Richard Piercey and wife Tracy of Lattimore, NC, Randy Piercey...

Trevor David Wright

Trevor David Wright

Apr 20, 2022

Trevor David Wright, 30, formerly of Troy and more recently of Beavercreek, OH passed away on April 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 8, 1991 in Richmond, IN to Gregory David and Shayna (Porter) Wright of Wake Forest, NC.

In addition to his parents, Trevor is survived by his younger sister: Danielle Nicole...

Mary A. Vaz

Mary A. Vaz

Apr 20, 2022

Mary A. Vaz, age 80, of Troy, OH and formerly of Warrick, RI and Casper, WY, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Troy.  She was born on May 2, 1941, in Providence, RI to the late William B. Kelly and Florence V. (Crowley) Kelly.

Mary is survived by...

Gary L. Johnson

Gary L. Johnson

Apr 19, 2022

Gary L. Johnson, age 69, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born February 2, 1953 in Bristol, TN to the late Robert and Lena Johnson.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Cassie M. (Stanley) Johnson on October 27, 2021.

Gary is survived by one...

Robert E. Manson

Robert E. Manson

Apr 19, 2022

Robert E. Manson, age 76, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  He was born on January 15, 1946, in Troy to the late James Leroy Franklin and Mildred Louise (Hayslett) Manson.

Robert is survived by his wife of 38 years: Kristy L. (Becker) Manson; three children:...

Brenda Kay "Aka Barefoot Mama" Burt

Brenda Kay "Aka Barefoot Mama" Burt

Apr 19, 2022

Brenda Kay Burt, "aka Barefoot Mama", age 67, recently of St. Paris, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born on June 15, 1954, in Sidney to the late Roscoe and Katherine (McDermit) Nichols.

Brenda is survived by five children: Terry (Dianna) Nichols, Ronnie (Ashley) Nichols, Carl (Debbie) Burt, Crystal...

Dale D. Garman

Dale D. Garman

Apr 17, 2022

Dale D. Garman, age 89, of Covington, OH, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on February 13, 1933 in Miami County to the late Orba Glen Garman and Laura (Williamson) Garman.

He is survived by his wife of almost 67 years: Judy (Murray) Garman; three sons: Michael D....

Michael R. Thobe

Michael R. Thobe

Apr 13, 2022

Michael R. Thobe, age 73, of Chillicothe, OH passed away on April 13, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born on September 23, 1948 in Troy to the late Aloysius J. , Sr. and Volunta L. (Steineman) Thobe.

He is survived by his sons: Michael Thobe and Chad Thobe; daughter: Heather Thobe all of Chardon;...

Dennis R. Becker

Dennis R. Becker

Apr 12, 2022

Dennis R. Becker, age 79, passed away unexpectedly while mowing his lawn Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at his residence.

He was born November 12, 1942, to the late Raymond L. and Florence M (Sass) Becker.    On January  5, 1964, he married Sharon Wolfe of Covington, Ohio.

In addition to his wife, Dennis is survived by...

Harold Eugene "Gene" Shockey

Harold Eugene "Gene" Shockey

Apr 12, 2022

Harold Eugene "Gene" Shockey, age 72, of Troy, OH, passed away on Tuesday, April, 12, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on February 2, 1950 in Ravenswood, West Virginia to John Shockey and Betty (Salser) Shockey of Fairborn.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Cindy K. (Bailen) Shockey; daughter: Jennifer (Tim) Wendling of...

John Melvin Dickey

John Melvin Dickey

Apr 11, 2022

John Melvin Dickey, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on March 30, 1941, in Painesville, OH, to the late John Daniel and Mary Alice (Kenneway) Dickey.

John is survived by his children: Mark Dickey of Lincolnton, NC, and Stephanie...

Ivagean "Jean" (Soss) Turner

Ivagean "Jean" (Soss) Turner

Apr 11, 2022

Ivagean "Jean" (Soss) Turner, age 92, passed away on April 11, 2022 at Ohio's Hospice in Miami County. Jean was born on December 13, 1929 in Sidney, Michigan to Hazel and Edward Soss. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her siblings: Bud, Norman, Betty, Helen, Ruth, Marian, and Eloise. Her beloved husband, Richard "Dick"...

Stephen Michael Day

Stephen Michael Day

Apr 10, 2022

Stephen Michael Day, age 82, of Tipp City, OH, passed away on Sunday, April, 10, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on July 29, 1939 in Troy, OH to the late Ray F. and Esther (Mowry) Day.

He is survived by his wife: Betty Lou (Griscel) Day; son: Michael T. (Kelli) Day of Dallas, GA and...

William E. "Billy D." Dickensheets

William E. "Billy D." Dickensheets

Apr 10, 2022

William E. "Billy D." Dickensheets, age 70, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Upper Valley Medical Center ER.  He was born on August 12, 1951, in Troy to the late Thomas E. and Barbara B. (Kessler) Dickensheets.

Bill is survived by one son: William E. Dickensheets II of Troy, OH; one stepdaughter: Sandra...

Daniel Lee Ward

Daniel Lee Ward

Apr 8, 2022

On Friday, April 8th, 2022, Daniel Lee Ward, loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend peacefully passed away at the age of 76.

Daniel was born on August 9, 1945 in Casstown, Ohio to Ray and Edwina Ward. He worked for the family business, Ward Sanitary and Excavating Service, before going to work for Veolia Corporation until his...

Roberta Ann Adams

Roberta Ann Adams

Apr 7, 2022

Roberta Ann Adams, age 86, of Troy, passed away on April 7, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born on May 1, 1935 in Kentucky to the late Robert Tucker and Anna May (Praether) Tucker.

Roberta is survived by her husband of 43 years of marriage Bruce E. Adams; daughter: Teresa (Ron) Schaeffer...

Diana M. Gheen

Diana M. Gheen

Apr 4, 2022

Diana M. Gheen, age 82, of New Carlisle, OH, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County.  She was born on January 24, 1940 in Jamestown, OH to the late James Murphy and Dorothy (Miller) Murphy.

She is survived by her son Allen Scott (Velvet) Gheen of Troy; daughter Anita D.  (Gary)Tebbe of...

Marilyn Sue Wackler Shilt

Marilyn Sue Wackler Shilt

Apr 3, 2022

Marilyn Sue Wackler Shilt, age 78, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the Hospice Inpatient unit in Troy. She was born on November 15, 1943 in Piqua to the late Harold J. and Margaret (Stevenson) Wackler.

Marilyn is survived by: two children: Elizabeth S. (Kevin) Widener and Alexander J. (Chris) Shilt, all of...