Obituaries

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Michael Hoagland

Michael Hoagland

Sep 16, 2025

Michael Hoagland, age 73, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his residence.  He was born April 1, 1952, in Troy to the late John and Marjorie (Worley) Hoagland.

Michael is survived by one son: Micheal John (Katherine) Hoagland of Troy; and two grandsons: Kayden Hoagland and Kyle Falb.

Michael was a...

Dennis L. Morris

Dennis L. Morris

Sep 15, 2025

Dennis L. Morris, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on September 15, 2025 following a short illness at Hospice of Miami County. He was born on March 11, 1944 in Troy, OH to the late O. Dale Morris and Helen M. (Smock) Cooper.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years: Linda K. (Stuchell)...

Michael Lee Mcgraw

Michael Lee Mcgraw

Sep 8, 2025

Michael Lee McGraw, age 74, of Troy, OH passed away on September 8, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1950 in Dayton to the late Holloway "Mike" and Theresa (Clawson) McGraw.

He is survived by his spouse: Kathy J. (Hollifield) McGraw; two daughters: Megan (Josh Wieser) Hudson of Dayton and Brittany (Ben) Holmes of Tipp City;...

Bradly Allan Baker

Bradly Allan Baker

Sep 7, 2025

Bradly Allan Baker March 29, 1967 - September 7, 2025 Bradly Allan Baker, 58, of Troy, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 7, 2025, just as the sun rose over the trees in Dayton; a fitting farewell for a man who brightened every room he entered. Brad was the heart of every gathering, the coach who...

Robin Beth Magoteaux

Robin Beth Magoteaux

Sep 6, 2025

Robin Beth Magoteaux, age 69, of Greenville, OH passed away on September 6, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1956 in Troy, OH to the late Harold and Thelma (Houston) Richmond.

Robin is survived by her son: Shane Griffith of Ponce De Leon, FL; grandson Jackson; sister: Sharrel Christine Sellman; six nieces; and three nephews. In...

William "Bill" Albert Roberts

William "Bill" Albert Roberts

Sep 3, 2025

On September 3, 2025, Bill was able to meet his Savior face to face after pilgriming on this earth for 92 years and succumbing to a short illness in Troy, Ohio.

Born in Laconia, NH, on April 28, 1933, to William Ferdinand and Hazel (Weeks) Roberts, Bill graduated from Laconia High School and immediately entered the Air...

Cheryl Ann Swearingin

Cheryl Ann Swearingin

Sep 3, 2025

Cheryl Ann Swearingin, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on September 3, 2025 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County.  She was born on April 2, 1945 in Piqua, OH to the late Roy and Bernadine (Treon) Pitsenbarger.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years: Michael Swearingin; brothers: Frank Pitsenbarger of Troy, Mark (Terri) Pitsenbarger...

Denver A. Mcallister

Denver A. Mcallister

Sep 2, 2025

Denver A. McAllister, age 95, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at StoryPoint of Troy.  He was born on July 30, 1930, in Beechy, KY, to the late Clyde Allen and Edith Gertrude (Honaker) McCallister.

Denver is survived by two daughters: Lesia J. "Jeanie" (Robert) Cole and Debra Ann (Charlie) Hampton, both of Troy;...

Robert E. "Jake" Jacomet

Robert E. "Jake" Jacomet

Aug 31, 2025

Robert E. "Jake" Jacomet, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on August 31, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 11, 1934 in Troy to the late Robert G. and Irene A. (Sharits) Jacomet.

Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years: Dorothy M. (Vickroy) Jacomet of Troy; son: John (Carole) Jacomet; 1grandchild...

Sharon I. Hasting

Sharon I. Hasting

Aug 31, 2025

Sharon I. Hasting, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on August 31, 2025 at her residence. She was born on June 1, 1944 in Salinas, CA to the late Marion M. and Mary M. (Miller) Snyder.

Sharon is survived by her children: Mark (Sandy) Hasting of Covington and Angie (Ted) Moening of Kettering; grandchildren: Zach (Kaitlyn)...

Robert "Michael" Knight

Robert "Michael" Knight

Aug 29, 2025

Michael Knight, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on August 29, 2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born on March 31, 1947 in Piqua to the late Robert and Rita Ann (Millbourn) Knight.

He is survived by his wife of over 53 years: Sue Knight; and brother: John Knight of Piqua, as...

Susan Marie Edge

Susan Marie Edge

Aug 28, 2025

Susan Marie Edge, age 64, of Troy, OH passed away on August 28, 2025 at her residence. She was born on December 1, 1960 in Sidney, OH to the late Robert K. and Jean Ellen (Stamm) Edge.

Susan is survived by her son and grandchildren: Sean (Stacy) Walden of Old Fort, NC and Peyton and Addison Walden;...

Karen Diane Besecker

Karen Diane Besecker

Aug 27, 2025

Karen Diane Besecker, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on August 27, 2025 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born on August 11, 1940 in Piqua, OH to the late Emerson and Geraldine (Doty) Loxley.

Karen is survived by her husband of 62 years: Arthur R. Besecker of Troy, OH; her children: Kim...

Mark Douglas Gibson

Mark Douglas Gibson

Aug 26, 2025

Mark Douglas Gibson, 68, of Troy, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home in his favorite chair on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Born on December 31, 1956, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Douglas B and Helen Louise (Spicer) Gibson. Mark is survived by his wife of 46 years, Denise (Littlejohn) Gibson; his two daughters, Amanda (Zachary) Gibson...

Ellen Rebecca Baker

Ellen Rebecca Baker

Aug 25, 2025

Ellen Rebecca Baker, age 27, of Cleveland, OH passed away August 25, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1997 in Indianapolis, IN to Paul D. and Denise D. (McDonald) Baker.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother Max (Grace) Baker of Kingston, TN; paternal grandparents: David and Becky Baker of New Philadelphia,...

Carlotta A. Opperman

Carlotta A. Opperman

Aug 25, 2025

Carlotta A. Opperman, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away on August 25, 2025 at Grandview Hospital, Dayton, OH. She was born on July 7, 1959 in Logansport, IN to the late Damon Mitchell Adams and Rosalie (Miller) Brownfield.

She is survived by her husband of 22 years: Jake Opperman; siblings: Candie (Doug) Baker, William Otto (Connie)...

Jeannine M. Borton

Jeannine M. Borton

Aug 22, 2025

Jeannine M. Borton, age 94, of Troy, OH passed away on August 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born on June 9, 1931 in Glendale, OH to the late Milton C. and Dorothy H. (Holaday) Maas.

She is survived by her sons: James Michael (Phung) Borton of Palatka, FL and Christopher David (Kara) Borton of Clackamas,...

Treva E. (Aukerman)  Dohner

Treva E. (Aukerman) Dohner

Aug 18, 2025

Treva E. (Aukerman) Dohner, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away at her residence on August 18, 2025. She was born on December 4, 1943 in Piqua, OH to the late Alva and Pauline (Landis) Aukerman.

Treva is survived by her daughters: Alicia (Jeffrey) Lehman of Hilliard and Dorinda (Janet) Dohner of Elliottsville, IN; grandsons: Jacob, Tyler...

Donna Frances Singer

Donna Frances Singer

Aug 15, 2025

Donna Frances Singer, age 85, of Troy, Ohio, passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 15, 2025, at University of Cincinnati Hospital. She was born on July 1, 1940, in Rothwell, Kentucky, to the late Daniel Boone and Mary Elizabeth (Blevins) Clifton.

After graduating from Monroe Central High School in Preble County, Ohio, Donna pursued...

Allen E. Easterday

Allen E. Easterday

Aug 15, 2025

Allen E. Easterday, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away and entered into the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on August 15, 2025, at his residence.  He was born on May 16, 1932, in Angola, IN to the late Samuel Vern and Evilo (McNabb) Easterday.

He is survived by his wife of almost 20...