Obituaries

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Andrew G. Wade Sr.

Andrew G. Wade Sr.

Dec 11, 2020

ANDREW G. WADE, SR., age 50, of Fletcher, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on January 4, 1970 in Montpelier, OH to Peggy (Friedel) Bishop of Defiance, OH and the late Carmon Wade.

Andrew is survived by his wife of 23 years: Amy L. (Stamper) Wade; two...

Donna Marie Murphy

Donna Marie Murphy

Dec 11, 2020

Donna Marie Murphy 89, of Tipp City OH. Born to the late Loutrell and Effie Piersall April 18, 1931. Went to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 11th 5:55 a.m. She had recently been diagnosed with heart failure and passed away peacefully with a praying nurse at her side while at Grandview Hospital.

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Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith

Dec 11, 2020

CMSgt (retired) Stephen (Steve) Smith, passed away on December 11 after a courageous fight with the rare brain disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Steve, from Troy and formerly of Casstown, was born in Miami county to the late John C and Betty (Carr) Smith on May 23, 1949. Steve grew up in the Circle Hill area and attended Newton...

Billie L. Hawkins

Billie L. Hawkins

Dec 10, 2020

Billie L. Hawkins, age 69, of Sidney, OH passed away on December 10, 2020 at Wilson Hospital, Sidney, OH.  He was born on September 3, 1951 in Victor, WV to the late Billie E. and Ruby Jane (Kessler) Hawkins.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years of marriage: Karen S. (Baker) Hawkins; daughters: Jessica Iiames...

William R. "Bill" Christie

William R. "Bill" Christie

Dec 10, 2020

William R. Christie, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on December 10, 2020 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.   Bill was born on August 1, 1927 in Cleveland, OH to the late William K. and Theresa (Boulay) Christie.

Bill is survived by his wife of 18 years of marriage:  Linda (Simmons) Scheib...

Buddy Duane Ganger

Buddy Duane Ganger

Dec 9, 2020

BUDDY DUANE GANGER, age 87, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Wilson Health in Sidney.  He was born on February 20, 1933 in Union Township, OH to the late Albert Ganger and Jesse (Norris) Ganger Hissong.

Buddy is survived by his wife of 66 years: Ida (Durnell) Ganger; four children: Kenton L. Ganger...

Judith A. Kindig

Judith A. Kindig

Dec 8, 2020

Judith A. Kindig, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on December 8, 2020 at Soin Medical Center, Dayton, OH.  She was born on March 1, 1940 in Michigan City, IN to the late Raymond and Julia (Smiertelny) Keen. She married Warren E. Kindig in 1958 and he preceded her in death on June 7, 2010.

Judy...

Mildred P. Harris

Mildred P. Harris

Dec 8, 2020

Mildred P. Harris, age 96, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on December 8, 2020 at Piqua Healthcare and Rehab.  She was born on July 15, 1924 in Darke County, OH to the late Emory and Ruth (Ditmer) Baker.  She was married to Floyd A. Harris and he preceded her in death on November 23, 1988.

She...

Georgia Ann Chaney

Georgia Ann Chaney

Dec 7, 2020

Georgia Ann Chaney, age 78, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on December 7, 2020 at the Bridge Hospice in Findlay, OH.  She was born on October 17, 1942 in Piqua, OH to the late George Warren and Loretta Gertrude (Young) Irvin.

She is survived by her children: Tami Susan Westfall of Troy; Melinda Ann (Kevin)Northup of...

Jace Alexander Atkins

Jace Alexander Atkins

Dec 2, 2020

Baby Jace Alexander Atkins, infant son of Jordan and Stephanie (Morgan) Atkins of Troy, Ohio, passed away on December 2, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by siblings: Jayden, Aaliyah, Kehlani and twin brother, Jayceon Atkins; maternal grandmother: Karen Parks of Troy; paternal grandmother: Billie Atkins of...

Jewel "Betty" Poland

Jewel "Betty" Poland

Dec 2, 2020

On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Jewel "Betty" Poland a loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend of many passed away to her eternal home at her earthly age of 62.  She had an extended illness and a battle with cancer.

Jewel, as most knew her, was born April 11, 1958 to Harold L. Poland and Martha J....

Leona Marie Bowling Archey

Leona Marie Bowling Archey

Dec 2, 2020

Leona Marie Bowling Archey, 99, of Troy OH died on December 2, 2020.  She was born in York, KY on April 26, 1921, a daughter of the late Garrett Hobert & Hazel Colley Bowling. Leona Marie is survived by her sister: Herma Gibbons and her husband Earl of Bellbrook, Ohio; special nephew: Tony "Tone" Gibbons; and a host of...

Rebecca S. "Becky" Johnson Kraft

Rebecca S. "Becky" Johnson Kraft

Dec 2, 2020

Rebecca S. "Becky" Johnson Kraft, 72, of Troy OH died on December 2, 2020 at Wayne Hospital, Greenville, OH.  She was born in Olean, NY on February 19, 1948, to the late Donald F. and Iris B. (Gallagher) Johnson.

Becky is survived by her son: Timothy Kraft of Aston, PA; siblings: David (Nancy) Johnson of Troy and...

Ruth Mary (Sudman) Koverman

Ruth Mary (Sudman) Koverman

Dec 1, 2020

Ruth Mary (Sudman) Koverman, age 79, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 13, 1941 in Kettlersville, Ohio, to the late Alfred and Helen Anna (Fark) Sudman.

Ruth is survived by her husband: Robert "Bob" Ralph Koverman whom she married on December 26, 1964; children:...

Larry Leon Favorite

Larry Leon Favorite

Dec 1, 2020

LARRY LEON FAVORITE, age 83, of Pleasant Hill, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Maria Joseph Nursing and Rehab Center in Trotwood.  He was born on March 19, 1937 in Miami County to the late Leonard L. and Launa (Ford) Favorite.

Larry is survived by three children: Jill (Greg) King of Columbus, IN, Terry (Cindy)...

Donald E. Beeman

Donald E. Beeman

Nov 30, 2020

Donald E. Beeman, age 65, of Piqua, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on July 28, 1956 in Piqua to the late Donald James and Dorothy (Stump) Beeman.

Don is survived by his wife of 39 years: Sharon Ann (Neumaier) Beeman; two children: Amanda Palsgrove of...

Henry Franz Schmalenberg

Henry Franz Schmalenberg

Nov 30, 2020

Henry Franz Schmalenberg, age 78, of Tipp City, passed away on August 15, 2021, at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City. He was born on October 16, 1942 in Osiek, Poland, to the late Heinrich and Karoline (Marko) Schmalenberg.

Henry is survived by two children: Kelly (William) Boyd and Karen (Kevin Phibbs) Fitch; eight siblings: Eva (Larry)...

Deloris B. (Ingle) Earhart Hicks

Deloris B. (Ingle) Earhart Hicks

Nov 30, 2020

Deloris B. (Ingle) Earhart Hicks, age 99, of Troy, OH passed away on August 15, 2021 at Brookdale of Troy.  She was born on February 1, 1922 in Covington, OH to the late Ora E. and Ethel (Jackson) Ingle.

Deloris is survived by her daughter: Sandra Haack of Troy; sons and daughter-in-law: Bill (Beth) Earhart of Troy...

Hilda P. Hughart

Hilda P. Hughart

Nov 30, 2020

Hilda P. Hughart, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on July 23, 2021 at Piqua Manor. She was born on June 17, 1936 in Clintonville, WV to the late Donald and Ida Thelma (Spade) Burns.

She is survived by her children: Pam (Patrick Asher) Zeller and Bruce (Muriel) Hughart; siblings: Robert (Nancy) Burns; Thomas (Kathy) Hall;...

Chester Cantrell

Chester Cantrell

Nov 30, 2020

Chester Cantrell, age 76, of Troy, OH, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on April 17, 1945 in Morgan Co., KY to the late Hallick and Polly Cantrell.

Chester is survived by his two daughters and son: Kelly (Mike) Monnin of Piqua; Alice (Colin)...