Obituaries

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Michael D. Behrens

Michael D. Behrens

Jan 20, 2021

Michael D. Behrens, age 61, of Troy, OH passed away on January 20, 2021 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on April 29, 1959 in Lakewood, OH to the late Charles Louis Behrens Sr. and Virginia Suzanne (Ransdell) Behrens Frigge.

Mike is survived by his wife of 30 years: Kimberly S. (Smith)...

Marcia L. Pearson

Marcia L. Pearson

Jan 19, 2021

Marcia L. Pearson, age 69, of Troy, OH passed away January 19, 2021.  She was born on February 18, 1951 in Troy OH to the late Vernal and Vickie (Compton) Caldwell.  She married Gary Dean Pearson in April, 1976 and he preceded her in death on December 16, 2005.

She was preceded in death by brother: Jim...

Dennis John Glover

Dennis John Glover

Jan 16, 2021

DENNIS JOHN GLOVER, age 70, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on August 7, 1950 in Dubuque, IA to the late Edmund Joseph and Marian Louise (Schumacher) Glover.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 47 years: Sheryl L. (Roegner) Glover of Troy; daughter:...

David L. Harshbarger

David L. Harshbarger

Jan 16, 2021

David L. Harshbarger, age 70, of Greenville, OH passed away on January 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 24, 1950 in Troy, OH to the late David E. and Herma L. (Selvage) Harshbarger.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Diana L. (Battles) Harshbarger; children: Lori (Ben) Harshman of Piqua; Todd...

David Allen Johnson

David Allen Johnson

Jan 16, 2021

David Allen Johnson, born July 2, 1943 in Troy, passed away at home after a long illness on January 16, 2021 at the age of 77.  He leaves behind a loving wife, Ann Johnson, married for 24 years and together for 27 years.

He also leaves two brothers: James Johnson and Tom Johnson both of Alabama; children:...

Thomas W. Blankenship

Thomas W. Blankenship

Jan 15, 2021

THOMAS W. BLANKENSHIP

Thomas W. Blankenship, age 69, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on January 11, 1952 in Miami County, OH to the late Kenneth W. and Opal Mae (Swartz) Blankenship.

He is survived by his half brothers and...

Ruth Marian Bloomer Galbreath

Ruth Marian Bloomer Galbreath

Jan 15, 2021

Ruth Marian Bloomer Galbreath, 93, went to God on January 15, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Troy, Ohio and in recent years of Ohio Living-Dorothy Love, Sidney, Ohio.  She will be remembered as an independent, active and artistic mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and member of the community.

Ruth was born in Atlanta, Ohio to Margaret and...

Donna Sue (Tedrow) Mcdaniel

Donna Sue (Tedrow) Mcdaniel

Jan 12, 2021

DONNA SUE (TEDROW) MCDANIEL, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on February 3, 1939 to the late Harley and Margaret Elizabeth (Rutledge) Tedrow.  On October 22, 1955, she married Paul L. McDaniel and he preceded her in death on October 24, 1984....

Jeffrey Lee Plank

Jeffrey Lee Plank

Jan 11, 2021

JEFFREY LEE PLANK, age 51, of Troy, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center ICU in Troy.  He was born on January 11, 1970 in Troy to James L. Plank and Judy C. Kidder, both of Troy.

In addition to his parents, Jeff is survived by two children: Kelsey Fitzgerald of Florida...

Austin Gary Massingill

Austin Gary Massingill

Jan 11, 2021

Austin Gary Massingill, age 79, formerly of Troy, OH; more recently of New Tazewell, TN passed away on January 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on August 11, 1941 in Kenvir, KY to the late Claude and Helen (Fultz) Massingill.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years: Sue Ann (Kerg) Massingill on April...

Patricia Sue Marlow

Patricia Sue Marlow

Jan 11, 2021

PATRICIA SUE (DUFF) MARLOW, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on February 17, 1941 in Casstown to the late Melvin and Margareita (McDonald) Duff.  On July 3, 1960, she married Robert B. Marlow and they recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.

In addition to her husband, Pat...

Janice Kay Francis

Janice Kay Francis

Jan 11, 2021

JANICE KAY FRANCIS, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Butler-Warren Hospice House in Middletown.  She was born on January 30, 1939 in Piqua to the late Vional and Dorothy Marie (Gump) Gilliland.

Kay is survived by three children: Jeff (Jayme) Francis of Hurst, TX, Jim (Vicki) Francis of Fletcher, OH and...

Willis E. Pelaston

Willis E. Pelaston

Jan 10, 2021

WILLIS E. PELASTON, age 78, passed away on January 10, 2021 at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek.  He was born on January 21, 1942 in Columbia, KY to the late Veo Preston and Ann Daisy (Stotts) Wilkinson.

Willis is survived by his wife of 52 years: Bettie Pelaston; children: Danielle Pelaston of Troy, Robin A. Dawson of...

Natalie Ann Baumer Bond

Natalie Ann Baumer Bond

Jan 9, 2021

Natalie Ann Baumer Bond, age 78, of Troy passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1942 in Dayton to the late Louis A. and Marie Jean (Baumer) Trissel.

Ann is survived by her husband of 60 years: Charles Mike Bond; daughter: Bernadette Stager of...

Raymond A. Plant

Raymond A. Plant

Jan 8, 2021

Raymond A. Plant, 89, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021.  He was born on January 24, 1931 in Dubois, PA to the late Anthony and Aurelia Plant.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years of marriage: Gloria, of 68 years; his sister: Teri (Carl) Valeri; his children: Brian Plant,  Diane (Phil) Cline and Laurie...

Margaret A. Bailey

Margaret A. Bailey

Jan 8, 2021

Margaret A. Bailey, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away January 8, 2021 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on December 18, 1940 in Troy, OH to the late Richard and Anna Mae (Stockslager) Kadel.

She is survived by her children: Ty A. (Roberta) Bailey of Greenfield, IN, Jodi L....

Dorothy R. (Leveck) George

Dorothy R. (Leveck) George

Jan 8, 2021

DOROTHY R. (LEVECK) GEORGE, age 69, of Springfield, formerly of Troy, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She was born on November 21, 1951 in Troy to the late James and Doris (Cypher) LeVeck.  She married Steven L. George and he preceded her in death on August 28, 2019.

Dorothy is...

Barbara J. Hill

Barbara J. Hill

Jan 7, 2021

Barbara J. Hill, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN.  She was born on August 2, 1942 in Troy, OH to the late Garnet and Mildred (Nolan) Emmel.  She was married to Bruce Hill and he preceded her in death in 2005.

Barbara is survived by...

Michael Dale Jacobs

Michael Dale Jacobs

Jan 7, 2021

MICHAEL DALE JACOBS, age 63, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born in Troy on June 28, 1957 to the late Charles and Elaine (Owens) Jacobs.

Michael is survived by one son: Brandon (Jocelyn) Jacobs; two grandsons: Grayson and Jaden Jacobs; and nieces and nephews: Alisha...

Geraldine Fern (Davidson)  Parker

Geraldine Fern (Davidson) Parker

Jan 6, 2021

Geraldine Fern (Davidson) Parker, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away on January 6, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born on August 14, 1938 in Troy, OH.

She is survived by her children: William Logan Parker of Springfield; David Leo Parker of Enon; and Ruth Ann (Michael) Crawford of Springfield; sister: Janie Marker of...