Obituaries

Mar 23, 2022

On the 23rd of March we lost our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Gail Haddad.

Gail was born in Cleveland Ohio on 23 October 1933. She was the youngest child, of three children, born to Raymond and Norma Hachtel. Gail left Cleveland in 1951 to earn her nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati...

Mar 21, 2022

Margaret Louise Evans, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on March 21, 2022, at the Piqua Manor.  She was born on July 20, 1953 in Troy to the late Aloysius J. , Sr. and Volunta L. (Steineman) Thobe.

She is survived by her brothers and sisters: Al (Linda) Thobe, Jr. of Piqua; Mike Thobe of Chillicothe;...

Mar 17, 2022

Lelia Melvin passed peacefully on March 17, 2022 at Miami County Hospice Unit with loved ones by her side.  Lelia was born in Mississippi on May 17, 1943 to Leonard and Vergene Wetz.  She was married to Jerry Melvin of Troy, Ohio for 60 years.   While raising a family with four children she earned her bachelor's degree in nursing...

Mar 17, 2022

Following a long battle with ovarian cancer, Debbie died peacefully at home in the arms of her loving husband Tim and surrounded by her cherished family. Tim & Debbie were married December 22, 1974 in St. Paris, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Mildred (Faehl) Traylor of St. Paris

She...

Mar 14, 2022

Ronald J. Webb, age 77, of Troy, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on August 17, 1944, in Piqua, to the late Elden and Ethel (Carity) Webb.

Ron is survived by two daughters: Sonja (Pat) Besecker and Peggy (Mike) Shinkle, both of Troy; two brothers: Larry (Sandy)...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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;...

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)...

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...

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...