Obituaries

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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...

Patricia M. Snyder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...