Obituaries
Easter Cantrell
Dec 16, 2020
Easter Cantrell, age 90, of Piqua, OH passed away on December 16, 2020 at Dorothy Love Retirement Community in Sidney, OH. She was born on March 17, 1930 in West Liberty, KY to the late Mance and Minnie (Daniels) Wright. She married Charles E. Cantrell on December 13, 1950 and he preceded her in death in 2015.
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Marjorie "Marny" L. Pugh
Dec 14, 2020
MARJORIE "MARNY" L. PUGH, age 94, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at StoryPoint in Troy, Ohio. She was born May 2, 1926 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Fred and Agnes (Morgan) Wadsworth.
She is survived by daughters: Debi Sacks of Glen Echo, MD and Cyndy (Dennis) Burt of Troy; son: Jamie (Kim) Pugh of Ludlow Falls,...
Carolyn "Brenda" Thompson
Dec 13, 2020
Carolyn "Brenda" Thompson, of Troy, passed away at Springmeade Health Center on December 13th, 2020. She was born on July 19th, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Joy Dawson.
Brenda will forever be remembered by her sons and daughters-in-law: Shay Thompson (Michelle) and Tyler Thompson (Michele); grandsons: Josh (Sarah) and Caleb (Leisha);...
Patricia Ann Jordan
Dec 12, 2020
Patricia Ann Jordan, age 86, of Troy, Ohio died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at SpringMeade Health Center, Tipp City. She was born February 8, 1934 in Pleasant Hill, Ohio to the late William and Marie (Fair) McMaken.
She is survived by her daughter, Luann Marie Jordan of Troy, Ohio and son and daughter-in-law, William "Bill" and Delores...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

