Obituaries
Donald E. "Don" Shough
Jun 22, 2021
DONALD E. "DON" SHOUGH, age 63, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Grandview Hospital ER in Dayton. He was born on September 9, 1957, in Piqua to Patricia (Henderson) Creson of Piqua and Darrell Shough, and step-father Edward Creson of Piqua.
Don is survived by his wife of 42 years: Lynn S. (Campbell)...
Charles William "Bill" Burt
Jun 20, 2021
CHARLES WILLIAM "BILL" BURT, age 80, of Piqua, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in the Hospice Unit of the Dayton VA Hospital in Dayton. He was born on November 4, 1940, in Piqua to the late Clarence N. and Helen Marie (Evans) Burt.
Bill is survived by four children: Tonja (David) Landis, Tracy Schotsch, Michael...
Sean Christopher Patrick Enright
Jun 14, 2021
Sean Christopher Patrick Enright, age 51, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. He was born on July 7, 1969, in Dayton, OH to Georgann (McGee) Enright of Troy and the late John Joseph Enright.
In addition to his mother, Sean is survived by three sisters, Erin Enright (Scott) Harris of Troy, Emily Enright...
Thomas R. "Tom" Bensinger, Sr.
Jun 9, 2021
THOMAS R. "TOM" BENSINGER, SR., age 78, of Casstown, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City. He was born on December 5, 1942, in Muskegon, MI to the late Ted and Maxine (Warren) Bensinger. His wife of 59 years, Janie L. (Cartwright) Bensinger, preceded him in death on February 24, 2020.
...Patricia L. (Deeter) Ouellette
Jun 4, 2021
Patricia L. (Deeter) Ouellette, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at her residence. She was born on March 17, 1943, in Troy, OH to the late Percy Deeter and Lucille Heisey.
She is survived by her husband of 18 years: Larry L. Ouellette; daughters: Shari (Steve) Thokey of Troy and Kelly...
Janet K. Bodey
May 30, 2021
Janet K. Bodey of Troy, Ohio departed this life on May 30, 2021, at the age of 88. She was preceded in life by her parents, Orville and Pauline Kinsinger, her husband Wallace Bodey and granddaughter Lauren Bodey. She was born in Troy, Ohio and was a 1951 graduate of Troy High School. She spent her retirement years in...
Vernon C. "Buddy" Sharits, Jr.
May 30, 2021
Vernon C. "Buddy" Sharits, Jr., age 71, formerly of Troy and more recently of Celina passed away on May 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 13, 1949 in Troy to the late Vernon C. Sharits, Sr. and Hazel (Yount) Sharits.
Buddy is survived by his wife of 43 years: Julie (Raymond) Sharits; brother:...
Carole E. Detrick
May 28, 2021
Carole E. (Myers) Detrick, age 74, of Troy, passed away on May 28, 2021 at Troy Care and Rehab. Carole was born on August 9, 1946 in Dayton, OH to the late Ralph E. and Beatrice A. (Brodbeck) Myers.
Carole is survived by her sons: Ronald "George" Detrick and Jerald P. "Jerry" (LyDonna) Detrick; daughter-in-law: Michelle Detrick;...
Bruce Beeman
May 27, 2021
BRUCE D. BEEMAN, age 72. of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1948, in Troy, OH to the late Lewis and Barbara Jean (Worley) Beeman.
Bruce is survived by his girlfriend Cindy Cupps and a Cousin Mike Hoagland. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
Leonard Lee Dunlap
May 27, 2021
LEONARD LEE DUNLAP, age 57, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at his residence. He was born on January 22, 1964, in Zanesville, OH to Shirley (Snowed) Dunlap of Troy and the late Leonard Lee Dunlap.
In addition to his Mother, Leonard is survived by his wife of 32 years, Christina (Patton) Dunlap; five...
Opal Marie Griffieth
May 22, 2021
Opal M. Griffieth, 95, left her earthly home, to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was born in October of 1925 to William & Joyce (Laughlin) Skinner, in Radnor, Ohio. On August 6, 1947, she married Jack E. Griffieth of Troy, who preceded her in death June 30, 1976; they raised four boys. She was...
Cristal Elizabeth Wackler
May 19, 2021
CRISTAL ELIZABETH WACKLER, age 45, of Fletcher, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born on March 18, 1976 in Galion, OH.
Cristal is survived by her husband: Travis D. Wackler; two children: Lilli Wackler and Jakeb Wackler, both of Fletcher; parents: Tom and Lydia (Hurst) Bauer of Troy; two brothers: Chad...
Bobbie Jean Goins Schmidt
May 17, 2021
Bobbie Jean Goins Schmidt, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on May 17, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born March 12, 1935 in Pineville, KY to the late Gillis McGeorge and Mossie Miracle Thompson. Also preceded in death by her Dad Willie Thompson who raised her. Preceded in death by her brothers: Berchel McGeorge, Gillis...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Matthew
May 15, 2021
GERALD W. "JERRY" MATTHEW, age 67, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born on March 18, 1954 in La Junta, CO to the late William and Janice (Ritter) Matthew.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 32 years: Marilyn A. (Myers) Matthew; two step children: Jennifer (Matthew) Armstrong of...
Marjorie I. Brown
May 14, 2021
Marjorie I. Brown, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away Friday May 14, 2021 at Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born on June 24, 1942 in Halifax Co., VA. to the late Stafford and Thelma (Layne) Martin.
She is survived by her daughters: M. Kay Wilt of Troy, Connie Crosson of Milford, Delaware and Linda J....
Kenneth James "Skip" Warner
May 13, 2021
KENNETH JAMES "SKIP" WARNER, age 60, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 19, 1961 in Piqua to Dixie L. (Manson) Warner of Troy and the late Kenneth J. Warner.
In addition to his mother, Skip is survived by his loving wife and childhood sweetheart and soulmate...
Michael A. Harwood
May 13, 2021
Michael A. Harwood, age 61, of Piqua, OH passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2021 in Ontario, OH. He was born on June 19, 1959 in Glendale, CA to the late Maurice and Marilyn (Grugel) Harwood.
He is survived by his wife: Deanna M. (Penrod) Harwood; daughter: Stephanie Williams of Piqua and Brandi (Joe) Reeder of New...
Ralph Edward Clifton
May 12, 2021
Ralph Edward Clifton, age 69, of Troy, OH passed away on May 12, 2021 at Soin Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1951 in Storm Lake, IA to the late George Orville Clifton and Della (Cooper) Clifton Buchanan.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 35 years: Kimberly (Coffey) Clifton; three children: Christopher Clifton and Jeanetta...
Lawrence E. "Red" Barnes
May 12, 2021
LAWRENCE E. "RED" BARNES, age 81, of Fletcher, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Troy Hospital – Kettering Health Network. He was born in Richlands, VA on September 8, 1939 to the late Arthur Creed and Cynthia Ellen (Quesenberry) Barnes.
Lawrence is survived by his wife of over 60 years: Dorothy Sue "Shirley" (Johnson) Barnes;...
Michael Henry "Mike" Treon
May 12, 2021
MICHAEL HENRY TREON, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Dayton on September 3, 1941 to the late Robert L. and Irene (Kaiser) Treon.
Mike is survived by his wife of 55 years: Ruth R. (Coonen) Treon; four children: Beth (David Oakes) Treon of Reston, VA,...

