Obituaries

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Robert E. Starner

Robert E. Starner

Feb 3, 2021

Robert E. Starner, age 75, of Piqua, OH passed away on February 3, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.   He was born on April 13, 1945 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Herbert W. and Frances (Redman) Starner.

Bob is survived by his daughters: Marcia Starner; Amanda Starner; and Becka (David) Gouge all of Piqua;...

Kellie (Rose) Mahaney

Kellie (Rose) Mahaney

Feb 2, 2021

KELLIE (ROSE) MAHANEY, age 50, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek.  She was born on March 28, 1970 in Troy, OH to the late John David "Dave" and Geraldine "Jerry" (Wright) Rose.  Her husband of 27 years, Paul Mitchell "Mitch" Mahaney, survives.

In addition to her husband, Kellie...

Richard M. Lade

Richard M. Lade

Feb 2, 2021

RICHARD M. LADE, age 83, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on November 9, 1937 in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to the late Herman M. and Madeline (Johnson) Lade.  In 2014, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Sandra M. (Depew) Lade....

Justin Daniel Nickels

Justin Daniel Nickels

Feb 1, 2021

JUSTIN DANIEL NICKELS, age 34, of Troy, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Piqua Hospital, Kettering Health Network in Piqua.  He was born on January 6, 1987 in Dayton to Melissa Edmond of Troy and David Nickels.

In addition to his parents, Justin is survived by his children: Annaleigh, Ava, Kellin, Kenydee, Kwynn, Kingzlee and...

Anna Lou Gabbard

Anna Lou Gabbard

Feb 1, 2021

ANNA LOU GABBARD (A. L. Gabbard), age 85, of Troy, passed away on February 1, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born on October 26, 1935 in Livingston, TN to the late John and Emily (Richardson) Carter.

Anna is survived by children: Sharon (Dan) Saunders, Dallas Gabbard, Jr., Ronald Gabbard, Lisa Hoskins, Cynthia...

Robert H. "Bob" Hornberger

Robert H. "Bob" Hornberger

Jan 31, 2021

ROBERT H. "BOB" HORNBERGER, age 76, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on May 22, 1944 in Homestead, PA to the late William and Louise (Haney) Hornberger.

Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years: Pat (Brewer) Hornberger; two children: Jason (Genice) Hornberger and Scott (Michelle) Hornberger,...

Robert W. Jameson

Robert W. Jameson

Jan 30, 2021

Robert W. Jameson, age 90, Of Troy, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021.  Bob was born March 15, 1930 in Wauwatosa, WI to the late Howard E. and Helen (Wintler) Jameson.  He was married to Carol (Heinen) Jameson for 61 years and she preceded him in death in 2012.  Bob was also preceded in death by his...

Gregory P. Nichols

Gregory P. Nichols

Jan 30, 2021

GREGORY P. NICHOLS, age 57, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on August 28, 1963 in Troy to the late Lloyd B. and Jane (Hamilton) Nichols, Sr.  He married Teresa (Patton) Nichols and she survives.

In addition to his wife, he is...

Evelyn G. Rose

Evelyn G. Rose

Jan 27, 2021

EVELYN G. ROSE, age 70, of Sidney, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH.  She was born on October 1, 1950 in Richlands, VA to the late Acie and Dorothy (Lawson) Johnson.

Evelyn is survived by her husband of 52 years: Bobby E. Rose; two children: Bobby D. (Pamela K.)...

Christopher Thomas Hare

Christopher Thomas Hare

Jan 26, 2021

Christopher Thomas Hare, age 36, passed away on January 26, 2021 in Huber Heights.  He was born on April 3, 1984 in Dayton.

Chris is survived by his partner Alyss Stradling, mother Michelle L. Hare and Tim Thompson, grandmothers Bessie J. McDaniel and Marcella Hare and his beloved dog Wolfgang.

He was preceded in death...

Sarah E. Buirley

Sarah E. Buirley

Jan 26, 2021

SARAH E. BUIRLEY, age 96, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Brookdale in Piqua.  She was born on March 14, 1924 in New Carlisle, OH to the late Lowell and Effie (Lucas) Sentman.  Sarah married Clifford E. Buirley and he preceded her in death on September 21, 2000.

Sarah is survived by three children:...

Terry W. Rupert

Terry W. Rupert

Jan 21, 2021

Terry W. Rupert, age 62, of Troy, OH passed away on January 21, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on January 25, 1958 in Troy, OH to the late Kenneth R. and Opal (Warren) Rupert.  Terry is survived by his brother: Tim Rupert of Troy.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Thomas...

Giacomo J. Scalice

Giacomo J. Scalice

Jan 21, 2021

GIACOMO J. SCALICE, age 65, of Troy, passed away surrounded by his family at Kindred Hospital in Dayton on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  He was born on August 4, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Anthony and Shirley (Peterman) Scalice.

Giacomo is survived by his wife of 41 years: Cristine E. (Counts) Scalice; four children:...

Konrad Schirmann

Konrad Schirmann

Jan 20, 2021

Konrad Schirmann, age 90, passed away after a brief illness in Troy, Ohio, on January 20. He was born in Nakovo, Yugoslavia to the late Stefan and Anna (Streitmatter) Schirmann.  As a teenage WWII refugee completely separated from his family, Konrad made his way to Linz, Austria where he learned mechanical and electrical trades.  He was married to Elisabeth,...

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...