Obituaries

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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...

Vivian Marie (Frantom)  Welbaum

Vivian Marie (Frantom) Welbaum

Jan 6, 2021

Vivian Marie (Frantom) Welbaum, age 92, of Troy, OH passed away on January 6, 2021 at home.  She was born on December 15, 1928 in Troy, OH to the late Ralph and Mearle (Rhynard) Frantom.

She is survived by her children: Terry Snook; Daniel (Carolyn) Welbaum; Guy Welbaum; and Lisa (Mike) Oldham, all of Troy; brothers: Albert...

Christopher William Heiss

Christopher William Heiss

Jan 4, 2021

Christopher William Heiss, age 29, of Piqua went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. He was born on March 14, 1991 in Springfield, Missouri to Chris Heiss and Nancy (Moorman) Heiss-Royer.

Chris is survived by his wife: Megan (Phillips) Heiss; daughter: Adalynn and second child on the way;...

Patricia A. Sirch

Patricia A. Sirch

Jan 2, 2021

Patricia A. Sirch, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on January 2, 2021 at Sycamore Hospital, Dayton, OH.  She was born on January 1, 1935 in Troy, OH to the late Blaine and Christine (Mahan) Hawn.

She is survived by her three sons:  Patrick (Tamara) Sirch; Tracy Lee (Sherry) Sirch and Tyrone Steven Sirch all of...

Joseph Dean Moots

Joseph Dean Moots

Jan 2, 2021

Joseph Dean Moots, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on January 2, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on April 16, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late Dean Lewis and Philomenia Edna (Lowther) Moots.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years of marriage:  Carol (Meek) Moots; son and daughter-in-law: ...

Cathryn C. Bodo

Cathryn C. Bodo

Jan 1, 2021

Cathryn C. Bodo, age 96, of Troy, OH passed away on January 1, 2021 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on August 10, 1924 in McKeesport, PA to the late Peter and Anna (Borg) Carlson.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Bruce S. and Albine S. Bodo of...

M. Jean Woolery

M. Jean Woolery

Dec 31, 2020

M. Jean Woolery, age 89, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully at her residence on December 31, 2020.  She was born on August 5, 1931 in Piqua, OH to the late John Harold and Margaret Amanda (Ketzel) Pearson.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law:  Pam and David Pendleton of Mt. Washington, KY; sons and daughters-in-law: ...