Obituaries

Aug 4, 2021

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Gudim, age 52, of Troy, OH passed away on August 4 2021 at Soin Medical Center, Beavercreek, OH. She was born on December 5, 1968 in Chicago, IL.

Beth is survived by her children: Sierra Gudim and Drake Gudim, both at home and Darien Gudim of Fairborn; grandson: Oliver Gudim; brother: Tim Miller of...

Aug 1, 2021

Kathleen J. Mittman (nee Murphy), age 74 of Troy, OH, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2021.

She was born on May 20, 1947 in Chicago, IL, to the late James and June Murphy.

Kathy was married to her devoted husband, Daniel, for 51 years and is survived by her sons: Daniel Jr. of Urbana,...

Jul 31, 2021

William D. "Bill" Sutherly, 74, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio, following a brief illness. He was born March 9, 1947, in Troy to the late Wesley L. and Catherine (Miller) Sutherly.

He married his wife of 51 years, Carol A. (Yingst) Sutherly, on July 25,...

Jul 30, 2021

Karen Ann Sparks, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on July 30, 2021 at SpringMeade Health Care Center, Tipp City, OH.  She was born on September 19, 1945 in Cleveland, OH to the late Fred A. Henning and Helen Bertha (Tomko) Henning.

Karen is survived by her children: Wendy Borst of Franklin, TN and Scott Sparks...

Jul 29, 2021

Doris Jean (Starry) Lewis, 92 of Troy, passed away at home on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

She was born August 17, 1928, outside of Casstown, Ohio (Lost Creek township) to Alice May (Johnston) and Clyde Henry Starry.

She married Russell Thomas Lewis on January 19, 1946 in Ashland, KY.

Doris was preceded in...

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;...

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...

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;...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...