Obituaries

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James Paul "Jim" Leavelle

James Paul "Jim" Leavelle

Feb 19, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of James Paul "Jim" Leavelle, age 53, of Willoughby, Ohio on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Wade Park VA Hospital in Cleveland. Jim was born in Troy, Ohio on October 30, 1968, to the late Joel and Mary (Galloway) Leavelle. He is survived by three children: Chelsea...

Deron Lee Smock

Deron Lee Smock

Feb 17, 2022

Deron Lee Smock, age 56, of Fletcher, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at his residence.  He was born on August 30, 1965, in Troy, to Norman Smock of Casstown and the late Sandra (Travis) Bradley.

In addition to his father, Deron is survived by one daughter: Megan Smock of WV; three siblings: Eric (Tinell Priddy)...

Andrew Christopher Bemus

Andrew Christopher Bemus

Feb 17, 2022

Andrew Christopher Bemus, 33, of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born on October 25, 1988 in Dayton, Ohio to Brad and Laura Bemus of Troy, and they survive.

He is also survived by his daughter: Adelyn Bemus; partner: Penny Drumm of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia;...

Patricia R. Schlater

Patricia R. Schlater

Feb 17, 2022

Patricia R. Schlater, of Vandalia, OH, formerly of Troy, OH, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH.  She was born on March 17, 1939, in Coldwater, OH, to the late Gregory and Monica (Kaup) Gross.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 60 years: Melvin L. Schlater; three children: Tim (Lori)...

Laura S. Roop

Laura S. Roop

Feb 17, 2022

Laura S. Roop, age 88, of Tipp City, OH passed away on February 17, 2022 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on December 13, 1933 in Troy to the late Willard and Mary (Emerick) Swank.

Laura is survived by her husband of 20 years:  William M. Roop; her sons: Daniel...

Patricia A. "Pat/Patty" Spangler Leffel

Patricia A. "Pat/Patty" Spangler Leffel

Feb 15, 2022

Patricia A "Pat/Patty" Spangler Leffel, age 85, of Troy, Oh passed away on Tuesday February 15th, 2022 at Brookdale of Troy. She was born on June 7th, 1936 in Springfield, Oh to the late Wesley Eugene and Cora Madeline Spangler.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years of marriage: William A. "Bill" Leffel; daughters: Diana...

Jean Rheinberger

Jean Rheinberger

Feb 13, 2022

Jean Rheinberger, age 94, of Troy passed away on February 13, 2022, at The Landings of Huber Heights.  She was born on February 24, 1927, in Chicago, IL to the late Virgil and Ida (Woodyard) Turner.  She was married to her husband of 70 years: Robert J. "Bob" Rheinberger and he preceded her in death on October 19, 2021....

Allen D. Wagner

Allen D. Wagner

Feb 10, 2022

Allen D. Wagner, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on February 10, 2022 at the Randall Residence in Tipp City.   He was born on January 10, 1936 in Casstown to the late Howard and Betty (Duff) Wagner.  He was married to his wife of 61 years: Beverly A. (Weeks) Wagner and she preceded him in death on January...

Larry W. Smallenbarger

Larry W. Smallenbarger

Feb 10, 2022

Larry W. Smallenbarger, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on February 10, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on February 11, 1934 in Troy, OH to the late Parker and Frances (Kline) Smallenbarger.

Larry is survived by his children: Susan Brumfield, Connie (Doug) Hess and Keith Smallenbarger; grandchildren: Steven (Kim) Brumfield, Jennifer Mangen, Johnathan (Cleo)...

Vivian Eileen (Brown)  Chaney

Vivian Eileen (Brown) Chaney

Feb 7, 2022

Vivian Eileen (Brown) Chaney, age 93, formerly of Troy, OH and more recently of Greenville, passed away on February 7, 2022 at Koester Pavilion.  She was born on June 17, 1928 in Celina, OH to the late Cleon L. and Lucille I. (Kaiser) Brown.

She is survived by her children: Terry (Gail) Chaney of Troy and Kim...

Brian Eric Cheadle

Brian Eric Cheadle

Feb 7, 2022

Brian Eric Cheadle, age 55, of Troy, OH passed away on February 8, 2022 at Kettering Health, Kettering.  He was born on December 20, 1966 in Arcanum, OH to Larry G. Cheadle and the late Shirley (Troutwine) Cheadle.

In addition to his father, Brian is survived by his brother: Robert Cheadle of Arcanum.

Brian was...

James L. Scaggs

James L. Scaggs

Feb 4, 2022

James L. Scaggs, age 77, of Troy, passed away on February 4, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born on December 23, 1944 in Troy, OH to the late Orville J. and Lillie (Rakes) Scaggs.

James is survived by his wife of 58 years: Ruth Ann (Partin) Scaggs of Troy; son: Todd (Anne) Scaggs of Troy;...

Betty Zell

Betty Zell

Feb 4, 2022

Betty Zell, age 90, of Troy passed away on February 4, 2022 at the Koester Pavilion.  She was born on March 30, 1931 in Sidney to the late Frank and Mary (Harris) Stahl.

She is survived by her two children: Steve and Patty Zell of Casstown and Roberta Jacobs of Troy; grandchildren: Sara (Jason Bowman) Zell, Cortney...

Donald E. Vandeveer

Donald E. Vandeveer

Feb 2, 2022

Donald E. Vandeveer, age 91, passed away on February 2, 2022.  He was born at his house on Wheeler Street in Troy, Ohio to the late Albert and Ruth (Circle) Vandeveer on April 13, 1930.  He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 66 years, Karolyn and his children Anne (Bill) Ames, Julie Vandeveer, Donald (Barbara) Vandeveer...

Mary J. Drill

Mary J. Drill

Feb 1, 2022

Mary J. Drill, age 86, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born on March 7, 1935, in Portland, IN, to the late Jay and Ruth (Crebb) Weaver.

Mary is survived by four children: Mary E. (Rodney) Westfall of Troy, Norman (Jeanette) Drill of Casstown, Regina Leonard...

Crystal K. Kister

Crystal K. Kister

Feb 1, 2022

Crystal K. Kister, age 70, of Tipp City, passed away on February 1, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born on November 7, 1951 in Troy to the late Earl and Bobbie (O'Dime) Powell.

Crystal is survived by her son: Shannon (Kelly) Kister of Indianapolis, IN; brother: Bob (Lily) Powell of Three Rivers, CA; step...

Ruby D. (Perry) Burton

Ruby D. (Perry) Burton

Feb 1, 2022

Ruby D. (Perry) Burton, age 91, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Kettering Hospital in Troy.  She was born on July 13, 1930, in Corbin, KY, to the late Woolsey and Flossie (Goodin) Perry.

Ruby is survived by three daughters: Diane Ullery of Troy, Marcia (Jay) Willis of Troy and Joan Smith of...

Tina Marie Mellieon

Tina Marie Mellieon

Jan 31, 2022

Tina Marie Mellieon, age 56, of Troy, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born on August 9, 1965, in Lima, OH, to Laura Mae (Brown) Voisard and the late Harold "Whitey" Kinstle.

In addition to her mother, Tina is survived by her husband of 21 years: Joseph Edward Mellieon Jr.; children...

Vonda R. Young

Vonda R. Young

Jan 31, 2022

Vonda R. Young, age 78, of Troy, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at her residence.  She was born on April 4, 1943, in Covington, KY, to the late Walter and Elsie (Gilreath) Strunk.

Vonda is survived by three children: Jill (Eric) Weaver of Troy, OH, Kurt (Heather) Shaffer of Troy, OH, and Mark Young of...

Shirley J. Schissler

Shirley J. Schissler

Jan 30, 2022

Shirley J. Schissler, age 65, of Troy, OH, formerly of Canal Winchester, OH,  passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on November 21, 1956 in Greenville, OH to the late Glen O. Ressler, Sr. and Thelma M. (Maurer) Ressler.

She is survived by her brother: Glen...