Obituaries

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Don Lee Loxley

Don Lee Loxley

Oct 17, 2025

Don Lee Loxley – "Don's Journey"

Don's journey through this life began on a farm in Versailles, Ohio when he was born the second son to the late Ranald V. and Kathryn M. (Martin) Loxley in the family home October 7th 1936. A strong work ethic was instilled in Don at a very early age helping and...

James F. James

James F. James

Oct 16, 2025

James F. James, age 100, of Troy, OH passed away on October 16, 2025 at The Courtyard of Troy. He was born on November 9, 1924 in Wellston, OH to the late John E. and Dessie (Drake) James.

Jim is survived by his children: Evan (Sandy) James of Canton, NC, Allyn (Patty) James of Troy and Mary...

Anna Maria (Russell) Newsad

Anna Maria (Russell) Newsad

Oct 14, 2025

Anna Maria (Russell) Newsad, age 67, of Troy, passed away on October 14, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born on October 31, 1957, in Troy, to the late Roger and Iva Mae (Harper) Russell.

Anna is survived by her husband of 36 years: Edward K. Newsad; two children, Nichole (Candace) Russell...

Michael E. Brinker

Michael E. Brinker

Oct 11, 2025

Michael Brinker, age 72, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on May 5, 1953 in Richmond, IN, to the late Richard and Anna Ruth (Schroeder) Brinker.

Michael is survived by two children: AJ (Maggie) Brinker of Beavercreek, OH, and Ayla Brinker...

Michael A. Brenneman

Michael A. Brenneman

Oct 8, 2025

Michael A. Brenneman, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on October 8, 2025 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County.  He was born on June 24, 1950 in Dayton to the late Warren and Constance (Sharp) Brenneman.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years of marriage: Barbara (Varley) Brenneman; daughter: Amy (Brett) Meyer and grandchildren:...

Barry "Huck" Duncan

Barry "Huck" Duncan

Oct 8, 2025

Barry "Huck" Duncan, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2025.  He was born on May 24, 1963 in Washington Court House, OH.  He loved his family, especially his daughter: Amanda Duncan Lemon and his little lemon drop Rylee.

He is survived by his wife: Dianna (Jacobs) Duncan of 38 years; daughter: Amanda Duncan Lemon; granddaughter:...

Constance R. Ely

Constance R. Ely

Oct 8, 2025

Constance R. Ely, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on October 8, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH.  She was born in Piqua on May 5, 1938 to the late Warren "Bud" and Dorothy (Reisenbeck) Wright.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years of marriage: James H. Ely; children: Mitchell D. (Kara)...

Timothy Joseph Ruffin

Timothy Joseph Ruffin

Oct 7, 2025

Timothy Joseph Ruffin, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on October 7, 2025 at Kettering Health Dayton. He was born on January 31, 1944 in Troy to the late Ralph and Pauline (Conrad) Ruffin.

He is survived by his siblings: Thomas Ruffin of Carmel, IN, Mary Ann Chaney of Troy and Michael (Mary O'Connor) Ruffin of...

Rosa Lee Welbaum

Rosa Lee Welbaum

Oct 7, 2025

Rosa Lee Welbaum February 4, 1937 – October 7, 2025

Rosa Lee Welbaum, 88, of Troy, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, under the loving care of Hospice. Born on February 4, 1937, in Clarksville, Ohio, Rosa Lee was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose smile and laughter brightened every room she...

John J. Fisher

John J. Fisher

Oct 5, 2025

John J. Fisher, age 100, of Troy passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Hospice of Miami County. He was born on September 7, 1925 in Darke County, OH to the late John and Minnie (Hollinger) Fisher.

He is survived by his two children: Suzanne L. Fisher of Twinsburg and Joseph John Fisher of Troy; three...

Roger Jackson Fulker

Roger Jackson Fulker

Oct 3, 2025

Roger Jackson Fulker, DDS, age 95, of Troy, OH passed away on October 3, 2025 at Clare Bridge of Troy. He was born on September 7, 1930 in Troy to the late Vivian Esta and Martha (Jackson) Fulker.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years of marriage: Katharine (Hahn) Fulker; four children: Katharine (Donald) Whitley...

Billy Joe Wright

Billy Joe Wright

Sep 30, 2025

Billy Joe Wright, age 83, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Dayton VA Medical Center.  He was born on March 27, 1942, in Covington.

Billy is survived by his wife of 48 years: Barbara Sue (Fogt) Wright; children: Holly (David) Osborne and Scott Wright, both of Troy; and grandchildren: Taylor Schneider of Sidney...

Sharon Ann Fulker Orozco

Sharon Ann Fulker Orozco

Sep 27, 2025

Sharon passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 9/27/2025 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer.  She was born in Smithtown, NY in 1964 and moved to Troy, Ohio in 1973.  She participated in 4H and Girl Scouts as a young girl, and while at Troy High School, she was a varsity tennis player, a flute player...

Mary Evelyn Brush (Francis)

Mary Evelyn Brush (Francis)

Sep 27, 2025

Mary Evelyn Brush (Francis) age 87, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother of Troy, Ohio, passed away on September 27, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. Mary was born on August 23, 1938, in Russia, Ohio, the daughter of Cyril and Marie Francis. She grew up in Russia, Ohio and soon after moved to Piqua where she attended school graduating...

John Wilson Soutar

John Wilson Soutar

Sep 27, 2025

John Wilson Soutar, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on September 27, 2025 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient. He was born on August 20, 1938 in Sewickley, PA to the late Alister and Beatrice (Duffy) Soutar.

John is survived by his wife of 63 years: Shirley Ann (Hetrick) Soutar of Troy; children: Tammy Sirch of...

Carlos Francisco Quintana

Carlos Francisco Quintana

Sep 23, 2025

Carlos Francisco Quintana, beloved father and brother, passed away suddenly on September 23 at the age of 66. Born in Havana, Cuba on September 5, 1959. Carlos and his family emigrated to the U.S. in 1967. Carlos grew up in central Connecticut, attending Xavier High School and Northeastern University. Carlos' love of cycling brought him to the love of...

Theodore L. "Ted" Miller

Theodore L. "Ted" Miller

Sep 22, 2025

Theodore L. Miller, age 79, of Troy, OH passed away on September 22, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1946 in Troy to the late Willard N. and Betty Louise (Brown) Miller.

He is survived by his wife: Dorothy L. "Dot" (Hawkins) Miller; children: Aaron L. (Nancy) Miller of Sidney, Anthony G. Miller of Ypsilanti, MI,...

Allen L. Burlile

Allen L. Burlile

Sep 18, 2025

Allen L. Burlile, age 92, of Fletcher, passed away on September 18, 2025.  He was born March 4, 1933, in West Jefferson, OH, to the late Marion R. and Letha (Stapleton) Burlile.

Allen is survived by daughter and son-in-law: Susan and John Kuehne of Troy; son and daughter-in-law: Greg and Linda Burlile of Columbus; grandchildren: Danielle (Denlinger)...

Joyce E. Urick

Joyce E. Urick

Sep 17, 2025

Joyce E. Urick, age 83, of Troy, OH passed away on September 17, 2025, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born on April 2, 1942 in Portland, IN to the late Gail and Geraldine (LeMaster) Stoner.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 63 years: William C. Urick of Troy; son: Steven (Sharon) Urick;...

David P. Duchak

David P. Duchak

Sep 16, 2025

David P. Duchak, age 84, of Vandalia, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.  He was born November 2, 1940, in Dayton, OH to the late Dr. John M. and Hope E. (Darden) Duchak.

David is survived by four children: Joyce A. (Glenn Cline) Duchak, David T. Duchak, Daniel J. Duchak and Kelli L. Duchak (Keith) Kinnear;...