Obituaries

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Terry Lee Hawkins

Terry Lee Hawkins

Nov 26, 2025

Terry Lee Hawkins, age 67, of Troy, OH passed away on November 26, 2025 at his residence. He was born on December 5, 1957 in Sandusky, OH to the late Billie E. and Ruby Jane (Kessler) Hawkins.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years of marriage: Tammy (Butt) Hawkins; children: Windy Hawkins and Sarah (Adam)...

Scott A. Lanning

Scott A. Lanning

Nov 26, 2025

Scott A. Lanning, age 53, of Tipp City, OH, passed away on November 26, 2025 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit after a brief illness. He was born on January 17, 1972, in Athens, OH to William and Carolyn Lanning of Troy.

In addition to his parents, Scott is survived by his children: Katie Lanning of...

Robert Dean "Bob" Tolbert

Robert Dean "Bob" Tolbert

Nov 24, 2025

Robert Dean "Bob" Tolbert, age 82, of Troy, OH went home to be with The Lord on November 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born on May 3, 1943, in Alliance, OH,  to the late Donald and Mary Lucille (Cartwright) Tolbert.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years of marriage: June Tondelayo (Webster) Tolbert;...

Mary Lou (Smith) Dehart

Mary Lou (Smith) Dehart

Nov 20, 2025

Mary Lou DeHart July 30, 1943 – November 20, 2025

Mary Lou (Smith) DeHart, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by love. Born on July 30, 1943, in Troy, Ohio, to William E. Smith II and Mary Ellen (Kidder) Smith, Mary Lou lived a life full of joy, generosity, and devotion to family and...

Michael A. Osborn

Michael A. Osborn

Nov 17, 2025

Michael Osborn, age 63, formerly of Miami County and more recently of Lima, OH passed away on November 17, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born on June 2, 1962 in Findlay, OH, to the late Carl and Patricia (Shaffer) Osborn.

He is survived by his daughter: Amber N. (Josh) McPheron of Lima;...

Daniel J. Brewer

Daniel J. Brewer

Nov 17, 2025

Daniel J. Brewer, age 64, of Troy, OH passed away on November 17, 2025 at Versailles Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born on October 30, 1961 in Troy, OH to Nancy Ann (Spencer) and the late Dale B. Brewer, Sr.

Daniel is survived by his son: Justin Kessler and brother: Dale B. Brewer. In addition to...

George E. Mitchell

George E. Mitchell

Nov 15, 2025

George E. Mitchell passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

George E. was born in Troy, Ohio, on June 8, 1941, at Stouder Memorial Hospital to parents George H. and Irene (Tremblay) Mitchell, both now deceased.  Growing up in a household with two Georges and later having a brother-in-law with the...

Charla L. Bush

Charla L. Bush

Nov 15, 2025

Charla L. Bush, age 65, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient in Troy.  She was born on August 12, 1960, in Dayton to the late Charlie and Betsy (Burns) Hobbs.

Charla is survived by her husband of 44 years: Frank L. Bush; one son: AJ Bush of...

Valan Lyn Ridenour

Valan Lyn Ridenour

Nov 12, 2025

Valan Lyn Ridenour, age 73, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Wooded Glen Health Care in Springfield.  She was born on October 15, 1952, in Troy, to the late Paul E. and Josephine J. (Wright) Martin.

Valan is survived by two children: Nicholas M. (Kate) Ridenour of Huber Heights, OH, and Heather L....

Todd Stoker

Todd Stoker

Nov 9, 2025

Todd Stoker, age 58, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born in St. Marys, OH, on September 9,1967 to the late David and June (McCullough) Stoker.

Todd is survived by children: Melissa (Bob) Rager of Lima, Charles (Peggy) Warner of Sidney and David...

Leo E. Wildenthaler

Leo E. Wildenthaler

Nov 8, 2025

Leo E. Wildenthaler, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on July 21, 1937 in Galion, OH to the late Carl W. and Joyce M. (Baldinger) Wildenthaler. He married his high school sweetheart Ruth Anne (Bersinger) Wildenthaler on June 18, 1960 in Galion, OH and they...

Marvin J. Buchanan

Marvin J. Buchanan

Nov 6, 2025

Marvin J. Buchanan, age 88, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Stillwater Skilled Nursing Facility in Covington.  He was born in Covington, OH on November 26, 1936 to the late Ralph R. and Dorothy Amelia (Klein) Buchanan.

Marvin is survived by; one daughter: Beth (Dean) Hunter of Troy; two sons: Scott Allen (Tamara...

Marcella Storehalder

Marcella Storehalder

Nov 6, 2025

Marcella Storehalder, age 83, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on November 6, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born on October 1, 1942 in Oregon, Ohio to the late Lambert and Arvella (DeCant) St. Bonore.

She is survived by her husband: Thomas Storehalder of Tipp City; three children: Philip Storehalder, Brian Storehalder and Cynthia Garfield;...

Barbara J. Arcidiacono

Barbara J. Arcidiacono

Nov 4, 2025

Barbara J. Arcidiacono, age 96, of Troy, OH, passed away on November 4, 2025, at StoryPoint in Troy.  She was born June 11, 1929 in Christiansburg, OH to the late Judson and Julia (Shell) Jenkins. Barbara  married the love of her life, Tony, on August 8, 1948 in Rehoboth, Maryland. They celebrated 65 years of marriage together.

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Alfrieda L. Francis

Alfrieda L. Francis

Oct 31, 2025

Alfrieda L. Francis, passed peacefully into God's loving arms on October 31, 2025, six days shy of her 97th birthday at Brookdale Senior Living, Troy.  She was born in Troy, Ohio on November 6, 1928, to the late Leonard and Colette (Magoteaux) Pour.  She married Maynard E. Francis at St. Patrick Catholic Church on April 3, 1948, a marriage ...

James Riley Beavers

James Riley Beavers

Oct 29, 2025

James Riley Beavers, age 90, of West Milton, OH passed away on October 29, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born May 31, 1935 in Bandy, VA to the late James Otis and Erma (Odell) Beavers.

James is survived by his children: Karen (Daniel) Stir, Dale (Brenda) Beavers, Wendy (Randy) Hine and Dr. Jill Beavers-Kirby (James);...

Susan Diller Francis

Susan Diller Francis

Oct 29, 2025

Susan Diller Francis, age 67, of Troy, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 29, 2025, at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash. She was born on January 2, 1958, in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Betty (Stefanic) Diller and the late Charles Diller.

Susan is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, Patrick Francis; her...

Dennis (Dennie) Michael Coffield

Dennis (Dennie) Michael Coffield

Oct 26, 2025

Dennis (Dennie) Michael Coffield, age 82, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on December 6, 1942 in Xenia, OH to the late George and Fairy (Wasson) Coffield.

Dennie is survived by his wife of 59 years: Mary Jo (Miller) Coffield; two children: Chris (Stephanie) Coffield...

Rhoda C. Schmidt

Rhoda C. Schmidt

Oct 23, 2025

Rhoda C. Schmidt, of Troy, Ohio was born September 30, 1930 in Vicco, KY to the late Thomas F. and Edna (Watson) Carroll and lived a very long and fruitful life. Much beloved Rhoda passed away at age 95, October 23, 2025.

She is survived by her daughter: Robin Pearson (Tim Murray) of Troy; son: Timothy Schmidt...

Gary A. Nasal

Gary A. Nasal

Oct 17, 2025

Gary A. Nasal, age 67, of Troy, Ohio passed away on October 17, 2025. He was born and raised in Miami County to the late Bernard Joseph and Sidney Joanne (Casey) Nasal.

He is survived by his wife: Mary E. (Dewey) Nasal; stepson: Alex (Abby) Baskerville of Florida; sister: Nancy Ellen Yarnall of Florida and extended family...