Obituaries

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Patrick A. Towson

Patrick A. Towson

Mar 9, 2022

Patrick A. Towson, age 74, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Riverside Nursing Home in Dayton.  He was born on April 18, 1947, in Dayton to the late Arthur and Mary Margaret (Ridgeway) Towson.

Patrick is survived by his wife of over 50 years: Elaine (Lauricella) Towson; daughters: Michelle (Dan) Wright of Piqua...

Bentley Odell Barker

Bentley Odell Barker

Mar 8, 2022

Bentley Odell Barker was born and passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH.  He was born to Aaron and Deidrea Allysun (Hartman) Barker of Troy, OH.

In addition to his parents, Bentley is survived by his grandparents: Arnold and Judy Barker of Troy, OH and James and Sonia Hartman of...

Jeffrey W. Bunger

Jeffrey W. Bunger

Mar 7, 2022

Jeffrey W. Bunger, age 64, of Troy, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Troy Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on January 13, 1958, in Dayton to the late Nevin Bunger and Doris (Sweet) Bunger Smith.

Jeffrey is survived by two children: Anthony Davis and Joseph Silveira, both of NH; three siblings: Kathy (Ken) Drinnon of...

Joann Nicole Copeland

Joann Nicole Copeland

Mar 5, 2022

Joann Nicole Copeland, age 40, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022.  She was born on October 10, 1981, in Ft. Myers, FL to Rosie (Cole) Rabius and the late Kenneth Steven Wigley.

Nicole is survived by her husband: Barry Lane Copeland II; stepfathers: John (Rosie) H. Rabius III and Robert (Sherri) Ingles; siblings:...

Catharine Louise (Macy) Mckinney

Catharine Louise (Macy) Mckinney

Mar 4, 2022

Catharine Louise (Macy) McKinney, age 89, of Hamilton, OH passed away on March 4, 2022 at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, OH.  She was born on May 3, 1932, in Troy to the late Silas Ralph Macy and Mabel Marie (Freeze) Macy.

Louise is survived by her five children: Susan (Steve) Kirby of Hamilton; Brenda (Greg) Pearson...

Michael L. Scarff

Michael L. Scarff

Mar 3, 2022

Michael L. Scarff, age 65, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his residence after a short illness.  He was born on April 15, 1956, in Troy, to the late Robert L. "Mick" and Edna Ellen (Vannoy) Scarff.

Michael is survived by one aunt: Laura Jean Grove of Ansonia; one cousin: Denise Grove of...

Sheryl L. Browning

Sheryl L. Browning

Feb 24, 2022

Sheryl L. Browning, age 55, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering.  She was born on August 29, 1966, in Troy, to the late John McCoy and Helen (Slone) Reed.

Sheryl is survived by her husband: Jerry Browning; seven children: Justin Sullivan, Brandon Sullivan, Nikki Sullivan, Jelissa (Regan) Bowman,...

Richard L. Kresse

Richard L. Kresse

Feb 23, 2022

Richard L. Kresse, age 81, of Troy, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH.  He was born in Springfield, IL, on September 3, 1940, to the late Eugene and Lavetta (Estrop) Kresse.

Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years: Suzanne (Henne) Kresse; three children: Ann Mertens...

Cecil Fredrick Melvin

Cecil Fredrick Melvin

Feb 20, 2022

Cecil Fredrick Melvin, age 91, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center. One of eleven children, he was born on January 19, 1931 in Troy, Ohio to the late Cora (Wildermuth) and Lloyd Melvin. Cecil was a graduate of Troy High School and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict...

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...