Obituaries

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Robert Ray Jones

Robert Ray Jones

Jul 28, 2021

Robert Ray Jones, age 74, of Troy, OH passed away on July 28, 2021 at the Kettering Medical Center. He was born on May 5, 1947 in Troy to the late Raymond L. and Mary (Barnes) Jones.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Janice S. (Lorton) Jones; children: April L. Sapp; Shelly L. Fidler;...

Yvonne E. Chaney

Yvonne E. Chaney

Jul 26, 2021

Yvonne E. Chaney, age 96, of Troy, OH passed away on July 26, 2021 at Piqua Manor.  She was born on July 3, 1925 in West Milton to the late Burlin H.  and Mina R. (Dickey) Overholser.

Yvonne is survived by her children: Jeffrey (Debbie) Chaney of Piqua and Becky Chaney of Troy; daughter-in-law: Susie Chaney of...

Michael D. Moore

Michael D. Moore

Jul 24, 2021

Michael D. Moore, age 52, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on November 2, 1968 in Troy to the late Donald and Nora "Maggie" (Lewis) Moore, Sr.

Michael is survived by two children: Daniel L. Moore of Spring Lake, NC and Michael D. Moore of Miami County, OH;...

Jeffery Kenton Albaugh

Jeffery Kenton Albaugh

Jul 21, 2021

JEFFERY KENTON ALBAUGH

Jeffery Kenton Albaugh, born on August 2, 1956 went onto a better place unexpectedly July 21, 2021.  He was preceded by his parents, John and Carolee Albaugh; brother, Joseph R. Albaugh and sister, Stephanie Albaugh.

Jeff leaves behind many people to cherish his memory forever his beloved wife, Marilyn Albaugh; his daughter,...

Michael Grant Calicoat

Michael Grant Calicoat

Jul 20, 2021

Michael Grant Calicoat, age 68, of Troy, OH, passed away on July 20, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on July 16, 1953 in Troy to Floyd and Margaret "Peggy" (Elleman) Calicoat.

Michael is survived his children: Monte (Lia Price) Calicoat of Cincinnati, OH, Micki Jo (Jason) Hitchcock of Covington, Melissa (Zach) Francis of Troy,...

Mark Brian Studebaker

Mark Brian Studebaker

Jul 15, 2021

Mark Brian Studebaker, age 71, of Troy, OH passed away on July 15, 2021.  He was born on July 6, 1950 in Troy, OH to the late Marvin B. and June (Circle) Studebaker.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years: Deborah L. (Powers) Studebaker; son and daughter-in-law: Jason Brian and Rhonda Studebaker of Greer, SC...

Wanda S. Chaney

Wanda S. Chaney

Jul 14, 2021

WANDA S. CHANEY, age 85, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born in Pt. Pleasant, WVA on April 12, 1936, to the late Kimpton and Beatrice (King) Plantz.

Wanda is survived by her children: Rick D. Chaney of Ft. Loramie and Tammy L. Hensley of...

John Lewis Rishel

John Lewis Rishel

Jul 13, 2021

John Lewis Rishel, 88, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH.

Born April 11, 1933 in Bellefonte, PA, he was the son of Gerald E. and Mary (Hazel) Rishel.

He was a graduate of State College High School in 1951.  He was a veteran...

John J. "Jack" Reddy

John J. "Jack" Reddy

Jul 12, 2021

John J. "Jack" Reddy, age 86, formerly of Troy, OH and more recently of Sebastian, FL passed away on July 12, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center.  He was born on December 27, 1934 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Bernard F. and Martha (Sobjak) Reddy.

Jack is survived by his wife of 64 years of marriage: Susanne...

Hallie E. Paulocsak

Hallie E. Paulocsak

Jul 11, 2021

HALLIE E. PAULOCSAK, age 30, of Tipp City, passed away on Sunday, July 11th, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on December 29th, 1990, in Corona, CA, to Suzanne (McKinley) Murphy and Andrew M. Paulocsak.

She was preceded in death by her father Andrew M. Paulocsak, Maternal Grandparents Luke and Jean McKinley and Paternal Grandparents Andy...

Joyce A. (Benham) Thomas

Joyce A. (Benham) Thomas

Jul 7, 2021

JOYCE A. (BENHAM) THOMAS, age 73, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born on June 30, 1948 to the late Robert W. and Edna (Estey) Benham.

Joyce is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Jennifer and Brian Bowman of Troy; granddaughters: Alyssa and Emma Bowman; and brother and sister-in-law: Jay and Jill...

Sheri Lea Duchak

Sheri Lea Duchak

Jul 5, 2021

SHERI LEA DUCHAK, age 55, formerly of Troy, passed away on July 5, 2021 in Cape Coral, FL.  She was born on February 12, 1966 in Harrisburg, PA to Sally Morris of Savannah, GA and the late Roger Salyards.

Sheri is survived by her husband: Dave T. Duchack; two children: Casie J. Duchak and Kyle D. Duchak,...

John Edward Taylor

John Edward Taylor

Jul 5, 2021

John Edward Taylor, age 68, passed away on July 5, 2021 surrounded by his family at home.  John was born on October 5, 1952 in Troy to the late Charles Edward and Marie Evelyn (Sotzing) Taylor.

He married Sandra L. (Smallenbarger) Taylor on October 3, 1970 and he loved her very much throughout their 50 ½ years...

Jenny Marie Brueckman

Jenny Marie Brueckman

Jul 5, 2021

JENNY MARIE BRUECKMAN, age 47, of Troy, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021.  She was born on July 28, 1973 in Troy, OH to Joan (Shipp) Higgins and the late Michael A. Higgins.

Jenny is survived by her husband of over 21 years: James A. Brueckman; children: Marshall James Brueckman and Alannah Renae Brueckman, both at...

Michael Allen Baer

Michael Allen Baer

Jul 2, 2021

Michael Allen Baer, ESQ died unexpectedly yet peacefully on the morning of July 2nd, 2021 at his home in Troy, Ohio.  Son of Dale Owen and Helen Marjorie (Marge) Baer, he was born May 18th, 1946 in Celina, Ohio.  An outstanding and honored athlete in both football and baseball, Mike also "stole the show", taking the lead in many...

Paula N. Huffman

Paula N. Huffman

Jul 1, 2021

Paula N. Huffman, age 55, of Troy, OH passed away on July 1, 2021, at Hospice of Miami County. Paula was born on December 25, 1965, in Troy to the late Roscoe E. and Dorothy (Ross) Supinger.

Paula is survived by her husband of 35 years: Keith Huffman of Troy; children: Travis Huffman of Troy; Thomas (Rebecca)...

James Matthew "Jim" Fox

James Matthew "Jim" Fox

Jun 30, 2021

JAMES MATTHEW "JIM" FOX, 43 years old of Troy, Ohio, passed from this life to his heavenly home on June 30, 2021.  He was the son of James Lowell and Sue Ann (Rickerson) Fox, who preceded him in death.

Jim is survived by the love of his life, Erica (Roman) Fox, and their three children whom he...

Conrad Wayne Traughber

Conrad Wayne Traughber

Jun 30, 2021

CONRAD WAYNE TRAUGHBER, age 84, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  He was born on November 22, 1936 in Robertson Co., TN to the late Rayburn and Gladys (Frye) Traughber.

Wayne is survived by his wife of almost 60 years: Carol Lynn (Mackoway) Traughber; his six children: Lisa Jardine of Lebanon; Brian Traughber of...

James Lester "Jim" Arnett

James Lester "Jim" Arnett

Jun 24, 2021

JAMES "JIM" LESTER ARNETT, age 73, of Troy, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born on October 23, 1947, in Troy to the late Lester C. and Ruby (Oldham) Arnett.

Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years: Tana Sue (Shipp) Arnett; two children: Chad Allen (Laura) Arnett of Savannah,...

Naomi Adams

Naomi Adams

Jun 23, 2021

NAOMI ADAMS, age 40, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  She was born on October 13, 1980, in Dayton to Karla Mick.

In addition to her mom, Naomi is survived by her children: Kain Adams, Devon Adams and Scarlett Moles; sister: Cassandra Cornett; brother: William Perkins; and nephew: Malachi Orban.  She was preceded in...