Obituaries

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Janet K. Bodey

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Michelle Longendelpher Hershey

Michelle Longendelpher Hershey

May 9, 2021

Michelle Longendelpher Hershey, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2021 at her residence in Sugar Land, TX.  She was born in Troy, OH to the late Glenn Longendelpher and Thelma Longendelpher Archer Jotcham.

Michelle is survived by her sons: Jason (Monica) Hershey and Travis Hershey; sisters: Vicki Kearney Eisele (Rudy) and Cindia Cyr (Lance); stepsister:...

Pamela F. Martin

Pamela F. Martin

May 8, 2021

Pamela F. Martin, age 69, of Covington, OH passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born on November 1, 1951 in Springfield, OH to the late Richard and Bertha (Adams) Blythe.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years:  Martin E. Martin; brother and sister-in-law: Forrest and Shirley Blythe of...

Deborah Elaine Quick

Deborah Elaine Quick

Apr 27, 2021

Deborah Elaine Quick, age 58, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at home. She was born January 31, 1963 in Danville, IL to the late Rev. J. Edward and Selida Emogene (Holley) Quick.

Deborah is survived by her brother: Rob (Sara) Quick of Delaware; nieces and nephews: Emily (Brian) Stricklin; Anna (Chris) Whitney;  and...

Susan M. Panter

Susan M. Panter

Apr 25, 2021

SUSAN M. PANTER, age 68, passed away on April 25, 2021 in Adrian, MI.  She was born on April 28, 1952 in Detroit, MI to the late Norman and Mary (Mulligan) Panter.

Susan was preceded in death by her first life partner, Susan A Ertel, her second partner Marla Emswiler, her sister Carol (Panter) Goss and both...

Robert J. "Rob" Werst

Robert J. "Rob" Werst

Apr 22, 2021

ROBERT J. "ROB" WERST

ROBERT J. "ROB" WERST, age 58, of Piqua, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on January 4, 1963 in Piqua to the late Richard L. and Doris E. (Sullenberger) Werst.

Rob is survived by his wife of 18 years: Heidi Sue...