Obituaries

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Max V. Stubbs

Max V. Stubbs

Nov 22, 2021

Max V. Stubbs, age 81, of Troy, passed away peacefully surrounded by his four daughters on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Randall Residence in Tipp City.  He was born on June 3, 1940 in Marion, IN to the late Mary (VanTyle) Striewe.

Max was preceded in death by his wife: Pamila Sue "Pam" Stubbs.  Max is survived...

Allen Scott Farrara

Allen Scott Farrara

Nov 20, 2021

Allen Scott Farrara, known to all as Scott, age 67, of Troy, OH, formerly of North Haledon, NJ, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his immediate family on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Born May 29, 1954 in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Allen and Norma (Daprado) Farrara, Scott was raised in New Jersey and Levittown, PA before...

Patricia J. (Mceowen) Long

Patricia J. (Mceowen) Long

Nov 20, 2021

Patricia J. (McEowen) Long, age 90, of Troy, passed away on November 20, 2021 at StoryPoint in Troy.  She was born in Piqua on September 5, 1931 to the late Hershel H. and Elnora (Jones) McEowen.

Pat is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Krista and Dave Magill of Piqua, Kathy and Steve Cecil of Burlington, NC...

Macinissa Mezache

Macinissa Mezache

Nov 20, 2021

Macinissa Mezache, age 72, of Troy, passed away on November 20, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on September 15,1949 in Azazga, Kabylia, Algeria to the late Amara and Sefia (Mazri) Mezache.

He is survived by his wife of 42-plus years: Zouina (Ait Ahmed Kaci) Mezache; children: Yedhir Mezache of Lyon, France; Louisa (Joseph Lasko) Mezache...

Robert Paul "Rob" Stewart

Robert Paul "Rob" Stewart

Nov 20, 2021

Robert Paul "Rob" Stewart, age 62, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Koester Pavilion.  He was born on February 27, 1959 in Troy to the late Granville and Alma (Harvey) Stewart.

Rob is survived by his wife of 39 years: Joanna (Koopman) Stewart; daughter and son-in-law: Samantha and Alek Martin of St. Paris;...

Timothy P. Mcneal, Sr.

Timothy P. Mcneal, Sr.

Nov 18, 2021

Timothy P. McNeal, Sr., age 74, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering.  He was born on July 13, 1947, to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Ridenour) McNeal.

Timothy is survived by one son: Timothy P. McNeal, Jr., of Fairborn; and one stepdaughter: Beth Dalton of Cincinnati.  In addition...

Rob E. "Robby" Miller

Rob E. "Robby" Miller

Nov 18, 2021

Rob E. "Robby" Miller, age 45, of Troy, OH passed away on November 18, 2021 and is now in the arms of Jesus.  He was born on July 13, 1976 in Troy, OH.

Robby is survived by his mother and stepfather: Vicki (Wagoner) and Clark "Scott" Brown of Troy; father and stepmother: Gerald and Jean Miller of...

Lorilee Goodman

Lorilee Goodman

Nov 18, 2021

Lorilee Goodman, age 54, of Lucasville, Ohio, formerly of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on January 14, 1967, in Oak Hill, Ohio, to the late John and Wilma Goodman.  She was preceded in death by a brother: John T. Goodman.

Surviving are her brother: Larry (Kathy) Goodman...

Bobby E. Sparks

Bobby E. Sparks

Nov 16, 2021

Bobby E. Sparks, age 66, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on January 4, 1955, in Dayton to Arlene (Cox) Sparks of Troy and the late Estill C. Sparks.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 47 years: Jana M. (Cobaugh) Sparks; two children: Angela M. (Rich) Booker...

Mildred J. "Millie" Alfred

Mildred J. "Millie" Alfred

Nov 14, 2021

Mildred J. "Millie" Alfred, age 60 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Soin Medical Center in Dayton.  She was born on April 28, 1961, in Dayton to the late Shirley (Niswonger) Lindsey.

Millie is survived by five children: Jennifer (Gregory) Duffer of TX, James (Teresa) Alfred of Troy, Dawn (Nathan) Morris of OK,...

Mary Elizabeth Lafferty

Mary Elizabeth Lafferty

Nov 14, 2021

Obituary Mary Elizabeth Lafferty

After 96 joyous years on this earth, Mary Elizabeth (Crim) Lafferty, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 14 surrounded by loved ones.

Mary was born on October 3, 1925, the second child of George and Gladys (Guthery) Crim. The family lived on a farm near the tiny village of Larue, Ohio...

Lea Angel Dillon

Lea Angel Dillon

Nov 10, 2021

Lea Angel Dillon, age 24, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.  She was born on May 29, 1997, in Dayton to Todd A. Dillon and Sarah (Cotton) Dillon Shanblatt.

In addition to her parents, Lea is survived by one daughter: Mia Angel Dillon-McQueary; and four siblings: Nicole (Joshua) Bolden...

Luther Leroy "Lute" Baden

Luther Leroy "Lute" Baden

Nov 9, 2021

Luther Leroy "Lute" Baden, age 92, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the Troy Hospital – Kettering Network.  He was born on July 31, 1929 in Napoleon, Ohio, to the late Rudolph Charles and Emma Kathryn (Hasemann) Baden.

Luther is survived by children: Brad (Cathy) Baden of Troy and Brenda (Greg) Morneau of...

Robert W. Zeller

Robert W. Zeller

Nov 6, 2021

Robert W. Zeller, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was born on April 24, 1942 in Troy, to the late Robert L. and Florence M. (Hess) Zeller.

Robert is survived by his wife of 55 years Lolita (Pugalee) Zeller; daughters and sons-in-laws: Yvonne (Dave) Holmes of Powell, Christina (Anthony) Webb of...

Andrew G. "Andy" Ray

Andrew G. "Andy" Ray

Nov 5, 2021

Andrew G. "Andy" Ray, age 52, of Troy, passed away on Friday November 5, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering. He was born October 5, 1969  to Jaqueline "Jackie" (Landrey) Ray and the late Phillip Stan Ray.

In addition to his mother, Andy is survived by sister: Judy (Gene) Courlas of North Augusta, SC; brothers: Phillip...

Harold Brumfield

Harold Brumfield

Nov 5, 2021

Harold Brumfield, age 63, of Piqua passed away on November 5, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on May 15, 1958 in Troy to the late George and Goldie (Parsley) Brumfield.

Harold is survived by his wife of 45 years, whom he married on October 23: Susan (Smallenbarger) Brumfield of Piqua; children: Steve (Kim)...

Odell Richardson

Odell Richardson

Nov 3, 2021

Odell Richardson, age 89, formerly of Troy, passed away on November 3, 2021 in Dublin, OH.  He was born on April 21, 1932 in Clymer, PA to the late Willis Lenwood and Helen Marie (Davis) Richardson.

Odell is survived by his children: Daniel L. (Gwen) Richardson of Lafayette, IN and Dorcas A. (Robert) Lewe of Dublin, OH;...

Michael W. Bartik

Michael W. Bartik

Nov 2, 2021

Michael W. Bartik, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on November 2, 2021 at Troy Hospital.  He was born on June 6, 1940 in Warren, OH  to the late Michael W. and Mary Katherine (Kramer) Bartik.

He is survived by his wife: Roberta "Bobbi"  (Empfield) Kelly; sons: Mark (Linda) Bartik of Rapid City, SD and Martin...

Janie Marker

Janie Marker

Oct 31, 2021

Janie Marker, age 66, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 due to complications from ALS.  She was born on September 3, 1955 in Jellico, TN to the late William and Ruby Davidson.

Janie is survived by her husband: Brian Marker; daughters: Angie Ruff and Tomi Richardson; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and her extended...

David L. Couser

David L. Couser

Oct 31, 2021

DAVID L. COUSER, age 98, of Casstown, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. He was born in Dayton, OH on April 11, 1923 to the late William F. and Mary (Zimmerman) Couser. His wife, Helen P. (Allen) Couser, preceded him.

David is survived by four sons: Jerry...