Obituaries

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James Mitchell "Mitch" Mcguire

James Mitchell "Mitch" Mcguire

Oct 22, 2021

James Mitchell "Mitch" McGuire

October 19, 1968-October 22, 2021

The McGuire family lost their little brother and youngest child suddenly to natural causes on October 22, 2021. Mitchell is preceded in his death by his father James Estel McGuire of Troy, Ohio. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Treon of Sidney, Ohio, and his...

Marilyn Elizabeth Olden

Marilyn Elizabeth Olden

Oct 20, 2021

Marilyn Elizabeth Olden, age 71, of Hamilton, passed away on October 20, 2021 at Tri Health Bethesda Butler in Hamilton.  She was born April 18, 1950 in Troy, Ohio to the late Jesse and Delores (Huggins) Olden.

Marilyn is survived by her children: Constance Godsey of Columbus; Candace (Ronald) Olden Cain of Cincinnati; and Lanejah Beck of...

Robert J. "Bob" Rheinberger

Robert J. "Bob" Rheinberger

Oct 19, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Rheinberger, age 90, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  He was born on December 11, 1930, in Chicago to the late John and Bertha (Dorn) Rheinberger.

Bob is survived by his wife of 70 years: Jean (Turner) Rheinberger; daughter: Karen (Bob Fulcher) Rheinberger of...

Michael J. Allen

Michael J. Allen

Oct 17, 2021

Michael J. Allen, age 60, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at home.  He was born on March 16, 1961, in Piqua to the late Roger J. and C. Louise (Ketzel) Allen.

Michael is survived by his children: Aimee (Tom) Berry and Robert Allen; sister: Debi (Tom) Macy; grandson: Tristan Tidwell; girlfriend: Kellie Brand;...

Rebecca "Becky" Pappas

Rebecca "Becky" Pappas

Oct 16, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Pappas, age 71, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  On October 3, 1950, she was born in Troy to the late William "Bill" and Mary (Helmick) Hartman.

Her husband David John Pappas, children, Matthew David (Sarah) Pappas of Troy and Michelle Rebecca Pappas of Columbus; her brother...

Kenneth D. Shellhaas

Kenneth D. Shellhaas

Oct 16, 2021

Kenneth D. Shellhaas, age 97, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Story Point Assisted Living in Troy.  He was born on April 27, 1924, in Troy, to the late William A. and Aletha S. (Young) Shellhaas.  On January 5, 1944 in Troy, he married Glenna M. (Warner) Shellhaas and she preceded him in death on...

Michael S. Bair

Michael S. Bair

Oct 16, 2021

Michael S. Bair, age 72, was born August 17, 1949 at Stouder Memorial Hospital in Troy to parents Frank and Betty Bair. He attended Elizabeth Elementary School, Miami East Junior High and graduated from Miami East High School in the class of 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1970-1974 and spent three years as a signal man...

Stanley E. Shaw

Stanley E. Shaw

Oct 16, 2021

Stanley E. Shaw, age 87, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Saturday October 16, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. He was born in Georgetown, Ohio, to John Arthur and Esther Shaw. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, John Shaw; a grandson, Elijah Looker; and his brother, Donald Shaw.

Stanley...

Susan Joan Lundy

Susan Joan Lundy

Oct 15, 2021

Susan Joan Lundy, age 64, of Troy, passed away on October 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 11, 1957 in Troy, Ohio to the late John and Peggy (Walker) Lowry.

Joan is survived by her son: Ryan (Renee) Thompson of Columbus; brother: Tom Lowry; sister: Pam Kilpatrick; and grandchildren: Jack and Chloe Thompson. In...

Bonnie L. Cavender

Bonnie L. Cavender

Oct 14, 2021

Bonnie L. Cavender, age 80, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on July 25, 1941, in Lucasville, OH, to the late Roy L. and Gethel Lee (Wills) Travis.

Bonnie is survived by her husband of 63 years: Gaylord Cavender; one daughter: Sonya (Robert)...

Edward Michael "Mike" Benkert

Edward Michael "Mike" Benkert

Oct 10, 2021

Edward Michael "Mike" Benkert, age 79, formerly of Piqua and more recently of Troy, passed away on October 10. He was born on January 11, 1942 in Piqua, OH to the late Edward George and Mary (Marden) Benkert.

He is survived by his children: Aaron Michael (Amy) Benkert of Indianapolis, IN; Edward George (Shelly) Benkert of Kwajalein...

Alan D. Williams

Alan D. Williams

Oct 10, 2021

Alan D. Williams, age 91, of Tipp City, OH passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy.  He was born on August 28, 1930 in St. Johns, MI to the late Fay and Doris G. (Rice) Williams.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years of marriage: M....

Gerald B. Hackett

Gerald B. Hackett

Oct 9, 2021

Gerald B. Hackett, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away on October 9, 2021 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy.  He was born on August 27, 1939 in Casstown, OH to the late Norris and Ellen (Evans) Hackett.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years of marriage: Phyllis (Walker) and daughters:...

Patti Sue (Painter)  Cremeans

Patti Sue (Painter) Cremeans

Oct 6, 2021

Patti Sue Cremeans, age 69, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Troy Care.  She was born on January 17, 1952 in Ashland, OH to the late Ralph and Mary (Williams) Painter.

Patti is survived by three children:  Dan (Lisa) Cremeans; Jonathan (Michele) Cremeans; and Doug (Jessica) Cremeans; two siblings: Daryle (Jacquie) Painter and...

Mary Jane Shoe

Mary Jane Shoe

Oct 4, 2021

Mary Jane Shoe, age 79, of Troy, OH passed away on October 4, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on October 8, 1941 in Sidney, OH to the late Charles Shoe and Bessie V. Gates Shoe.

She is survived by her two children: Ricki Lee Cory of TX and Brenda (Charles) Frost of Troy; brother: Richard...

Arlene Zimmerman

Arlene Zimmerman

Oct 3, 2021

Arlene Zimmerman, age 76, of Casstown, OH passed away on October 3, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born on October 24, 1944 in Casstown to the late Melvin and Ellen (Fisher) Sutherly.   She lived her entire life on the same road, with her birthplace and her marriage years home being within a half mile of each...

Jacquelyn Anissa Smallenbarger

Jacquelyn Anissa Smallenbarger

Oct 1, 2021

Jacquelyn Anissa Smallenbarger, born September 14, 1969, unexpectedly passed away without warning at the age of 52 on Friday, October 1, 2021 at approximately 9:30 pm in her home surrounded by loved ones. This kind and loving woman is survived by her husband, Chris Smallenbarger, who she was married to for 30 years. Her daughter, Kirsten Smallenbarger and her...

Elizabeth "Bette" Jean (Dobbie) Cahill

Elizabeth "Bette" Jean (Dobbie) Cahill

Oct 1, 2021

Elizabeth "Bette" Jean (Dobbie) Cahill, age 90, of Troy, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on June 30, 1931 to the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Sommerville) Dobbie.

Bette is survived by her three children: Robin (Rusty) Bartley, Bruce (Patty) Cahill and Kirk (Kate) Cahill; nine grandchildren:...

Helen L. Flaugher

Helen L. Flaugher

Sep 30, 2021

Helen L. Flaugher, age 91, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was born on November 4, 1929 in Troy to the late William and Florence (Leffel) Bissett.

Helen is survived by her daughter: Penny (Daryl) Duncan; grandchildren: Melissa LaMarr; Tabatha Wilhelm; Tina Duncan-Michael; Joseph McMullen; Angela Cockrell;...

John J. Stanislaw

John J. Stanislaw

Sep 30, 2021

John J. Stanislaw, age 66, formerly of Columbus, OH and more recently of Troy, OH passed away on September 30, 2021.  He was born on December 4, 1954 in West Point, NY to Marilyn J. (Jones) Stanislaw and the late John Stanislaw.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers: Duane Davis Stanislaw and...