Obituaries
Patricia M. Snyder
Sep 30, 2021
Patricia M. Snyder, age 98, Piqua, OH passed away on September 30, 2021. She was born on December 9, 1922 in Dodge City, KS to the late Harry and Fern (Brandon) Harris.
She is survived by her stepdaughter: Beverly Sturm; two grandchildren: Wendy (Rich) Baker of Piqua and Bryce (Lara) Hartman of Troy; three step grandchildren; twelve...
Matthew C. Shilt
Sep 28, 2021
Matthew C. Shilt, age 53, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born November 30, 1967 in Piqua Ohio to Gary Lawson and Marilyn S. (Wackler) Shilt.
In addition to his mother, Matt is survived by his daughter Jolene (Taylor Warren) Price of Westerville; ex-wife: Christine Peyton...
Doris J. Wilhelm
Sep 28, 2021
Doris J. Wilhelm, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on September 28, 2021 at the Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Facility, Troy. She was born on November 5, 1932 in Miami County, OH to the late Howard and Rozella (Macy) Welbaum. She was married to Jack A. Wilhelm and he preceded her in death on December 30,...
Donald Lewis Arkenberg
Sep 26, 2021
Donald Lewis Arkenberg, age 86, of Englewood, FL, passed away on September 26, 2021 at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, FL. He was born on December 26, 1934 in Osborn, OH to the late Walter J. and Elsie (Kinser) Arkenberg.
Donald was a US Air Force veteran.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30...
Bridget Estelle "Gigi" (Verhoff) Burgei
Sep 26, 2021
Bridget Estelle "Gigi" (Verhoff) Burgei, age 62, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy. She was born on November 10, 1958 in Delphos to the late Charles Joseph and Susanna Ann (Humpert) Verhoff, Sr. On May 15, 1982, she married Gary Lee Burgei and he survives.
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Ralph Barrera
Sep 26, 2021
Ralph Barrera, age 79, of Casstown, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his residence. He was born on June 6, 1942 in Cleveland to the late Ralph A. and Bertha (Novak) Barrera.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 54 years: Joyce (Byrd) Barrera; two children: John (Heather) Barrera of Enon and Angela (Jon Miracle)...
Queen Darlene Davis
Sep 25, 2021
Queen Darlene Davis age 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 25, 2021, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County surrounded by family. She was born June 25, 1940 in Huntington WV to the late Lloyd and Rosalie Bailey. Surviving is her loving husband of 62 years Willis J. Davis. Also surviving are her daughter...
Joshua S. Brammer
Sep 25, 2021
Joshua S. Brammer, age 48, of Troy, OH passed away on September 25, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center, Dayton, OH. He was born on September 16, 1973 in Dayton, OH.
He is survived by two children: Joshua Alexander Brammer of Mason, OH and Robert Reed Lewis Brammer of Pitsburg, OH; brother: George (Paula) Pierce of Huber Heights...
Merlin E. Smith, I
Sep 23, 2021
Merlin E. Smith, I, age 85, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Troy. He was born on June 15, 1936 in Buena Vista, OH, to the late Clarence and Mina (Sowards) Smith.
Merlin is survived by his wife of 55 years: Linda S. (Snook) Smith; three children: Merlin E. Smith, II, of Piqua,...
Ann Becker Lauzau
Sep 23, 2021
Ann Becker Lauzau of Troy Ohio, born on November 1, 1959 in St Marys, Ohio, to William and Thelma (Hoelscher) Becker passed unexpectedly on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She married Paul Lauzau on December 15, 1984; he survives her. She is also survived by her daughter Marie Collette (Alex Bell) Lauzau of Naples, Florida; a son Max (Kayley) Lauzau ...
Barbara A. (Buchmeier) Warner
Sep 22, 2021
Barbara A. (Buchmeier) Warner, age 80, of West Milton, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at home. She was born on August 4, 1941, in Crete, IL to the late Emil and Laura (Hohmann) Buchmeier.
Barbara is survived by her children: Wendy (Richard) Debar of Horner, WV and Karen (Russell) Webb of West Milton; siblings: Lloyd...
Emma Jean Hill-Powell
Sep 21, 2021
Emma Jean Hill-Powell
God received another angel on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 as EMMA JEAN POWELL, 101, took her last breath here on earth. She last resided at Hospice of Miami County where she received the utmost care. Can't express enough gratitude for the dignified loving care she received in her last days while there.
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James V. Hall
Sep 19, 2021
James V. Hall – Born May 23, 1941 in Winfield, Kansas to Virgil and Mary Hall. He played on his high school golf team and continued to enjoy golf his whole life. After graduating from Wichita State University, Jim was proud to serve as a First Lieutenant in the Adjutant General Division stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas during Vietnam. ...
Wayne Lee Fisher
Sep 16, 2021
Wayne Lee Fisher, age 77, of Tipp City, went to his heavenly home on September 16, 2021, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County. He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on January 5, 1944, in Dayton, to the late Carl and Esther (Cabaniss) Fisher.
Wayne is survived by his wife of...
Lois Anne (Grimes) Meek
Sep 15, 2021
Lois Anne (Grimes) Meek, age 75, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born on June 5, 1946, in Troy to the late Carl and Lillian (Hardy) Grimes.
Lois is survived by her son: Todd (Michele) Oaks; grandchildren: Luke (Caren) Oaks and Connor Oaks; brother: Charles Grimes; sister-in-law:...
Melissa Jo Basil
Sep 15, 2021
Melissa Jo Basil, age 50, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at her residence. She was born on October 11, 1970 in Troy to the late Steven James Estes and Joyce A. (Hofacker) Estes.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her stepmom: Kathy Estes of Troy; children: Jordan (Britney Hall) Estes...
Ronald D. Sweeney
Sep 14, 2021
Ronald D. Sweeney, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born on September 19, 1941, in Liberty, KY, to the late Arnold and Flossie (Moore) Sweeney.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 51 years: Mary (Davis) Sweeney; three children: Christopher D. Sweeney of Troy, Angela C. Sweeney...
Jared David Caldwell
Sep 13, 2021
Jared David Caldwell, age 32, of Greenville, passed away on September 13, 2021, as a result of a automobile accident. He was born on July 25, 1989, in Piqua, to Charles D. and Rae Jean (Gasson) Caldwell.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters: Christina (Bert) Arrowood and Joanna (Scott) Binkley; brother: Caleb...
Stephen King "Gurm" Germann
Sep 12, 2021
Stephen King Germann, better known as Gurm, of Ripley, OH, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021 at the age of 71. Steve was born on December 23, 1949 to Isadore and Mildred Germann. He spent his youth working in the family's grocery store, The Ripley Locker Plant, delivering newspapers with his duck Jo-Jo, and working a Pepsi-Cola route....
Arthur Linville Poindexter
Sep 12, 2021
Arthur Linville Poindexter, age 76, of Troy, originally from Barbourville, KY, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, September 12, 2021. He retired from Delphi/Inland after 30 years. Spent years as a Deacon at the Dayton Gospel Temple thru two buildings. He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Jackie Poindexter of Troy. Raised four great sons: Arthur...

