Obituaries

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Melvin R. Gass

Melvin R. Gass

Aug 12, 2020

Melvin R. Gass, age 94, of Troy, OH passed away on August 12, 2020 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy.  He was born on September 28, 1925 in Piqua, OH to the late Otto and Gladys (Koon) Gass. He was raised from infancy by his late grandparents: Truman and Maude Hinka.

He is survived...

Jeremiah Jeffrey Lee Foster

Jeremiah Jeffrey Lee Foster

Aug 9, 2020

Jeremiah Jeffrey Lee Foster, infant son of Brooke Elizabeth Randall and Shane Lee Foster, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020.

In addition to his parents, Jeremiah is survived by his siblings: Aaliyah, Kobe, Joshua and Josiah; paternal great grandmother: Theresa Foster; maternal great grandparents:  Sue and Lloyd Low; maternal grandparents: Tina Randall and Todd Randall; uncle...

Diana (Castle)  Miller

Diana (Castle) Miller

Aug 9, 2020

DIANA MILLER, age 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born on April 27, 1953 in Urbana to the late James and Veda (Johnson) Castle.

Diana is survived by her husband of 50 years: Michael W. Miller; her stepmother: Nancy Castle of Christiansburg; two children: Tracy...

James "Jim" Leslie Keiser

James "Jim" Leslie Keiser

Aug 7, 2020

James Leslie Keiser

August 1, 1942 – August 7, 2020

A true family man—quietly strong, adoring and adored, always up for an adventure near or far.  Jim worked hard, played hard, and left nothing on the table.  He'd do anything for his friends and family.  They'll treasure memories of Palmer Lake (skiing, boating, fishing, swimming),...

Richard E. Brown

Richard E. Brown

Aug 5, 2020

RICHARD E. BROWN, age 88, formerly of Troy, OH died at home in Maineville, OH, after a 20 year experience with cancer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years: Marilyn (Leiss) Brown; three sons: Kevin, Chris and Richard Gary; a daughter: Shari; and nine grandchildren.  In addition to his parents Eugene Franklin and Carrie...

Gary Lee Rank

Gary Lee Rank

Aug 5, 2020

GARY LEE RANK, age 74, of Tipp City, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Piqua on April 6, 1946 to the late Frank and Della (Staudt) Rank.

Gary is survived by his wife: Janice (Farrell) Rank of Tipp City; two children: Amber Crumrine of Tipp City and Leedella (Matthew)...

Grant Nicholas Gillespie

Grant Nicholas Gillespie

Aug 3, 2020

Grant Nicholas Gillespie, age 11, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020.  He was born February 5, 2009 in Kettering, OH to Brian A. and Marcella A. (Gilhool) Gillespie.

In addition to his parents, Grant is survived by his brother: William Frank Gillespie; grandparents: Becki Veverka of Dayton, Judith Gilhool of Troy, and William...

Sonia Lee Clark

Sonia Lee Clark

Aug 3, 2020

Sonia Lee Clark, age 80, formerly of Tuscarawas Co., OH, more recently of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born December 6, 1939 in Gary, IN to the late Cecil Ellsworth and Ruby (Willis) Garabrandt.

Sonia is survived by her husband of 32 years: Harold W. Clark;...

Arlene G. (Filip)  Durham

Arlene G. (Filip) Durham

Jul 30, 2020

Arlene Durham, 88, passed away on July 30, 2020, at 6:49 p.m.  She was just shy of her 89th birthday.  In the end, she lost her fight with Covid 19 as it was just too much for this former breast cancer survivor to fight!  We take comfort in knowing that she is in heaven with the love of her...

Richard Lee "Rich" Broughton

Richard Lee "Rich" Broughton

Jul 29, 2020

RICHARD LEE "RICH" BROUGHTON, age 61, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Kettering Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on November 19, 1958 in Ross County, OH to James E. and Barbara (Lemaster) Broughton of Troy.

Rich is survived by one daughter: Ann Getzendiner of Grand Rapids, MI; siblings: James (Cathy) Broughton, Jr....

Harvey E. Case

Harvey E. Case

Jul 28, 2020

Harvey E. Case, who would have turned 81 on Aug. 3, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home in Troy, surrounded by his family.

First and foremost, Harvey loved Jesus Christ and lived a humble life that reflected this love in his dedication to his family, his church and...

Steven D. Niblick

Steven D. Niblick

Jul 26, 2020

Steven D. Niblick, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020.  He was born March 5, 1943 in Celina, OH to the John Frank Niblick and Mary (Brown) Niblick Phillips.

Steven is survived by his four sons: Tony Niblick of Troy; Mark Niblick of Phoenix, AZ; Jody Niblick of Fletcher; and Matthew Niblick...

Joel H. Walker

Joel H. Walker

Jul 22, 2020

Joel H. Walker, age 80, of Troy, passed away July 22, 2020.  He was born September 5, 1939 and was the son of Elizabeth and E.E. Walker.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Peacock Walker; daughter, Susan Walker Hemm; son, Michael (Annalee) Walker and grandchildren: Cassidy and Kate Hemm, Lena and Charlie Walker;...

Beverly A. Swigart

Beverly A. Swigart

Jul 22, 2020

Beverly A. Swigart, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on July 22, 2020 at Piqua Health and Rehab.  She was born on February 6, 1952 in Troy, OH to the late Raymond and Alice (Hottle) Fine.

Bev is survived by her husband of 50 years: Raymond A. Swigart; children: Jennifer (Stephen) Shiltz of Troy; Katrina (Scott)...

Mildred S. Clay

Mildred S. Clay

Jul 20, 2020

Mildred S. Clay, age 89, of Troy Ohio passed away on July 20, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born on April 25, 1931 in Bruin, KY, to the late Dennis and Lottie (Evans) Bowling.  Mildred married James E. Clay of Denton, KY on January 5th, 1952, and moved to California while Jim was in the service.  After...

Charles William "Bill" Frank

Charles William "Bill" Frank

Jul 20, 2020

At 5:01 pm on Monday, July 20,2020, I, at age 80, went home to be with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to be reunited with my wife, Jan.

I was born at 5:30 pm on Sunday, February 18, 1940 in City Hospital in Springfield, Ohio to the late Richard L. and Alice M. (Fitzgivens) Frank....

Wesley Foster Edwards

Wesley Foster Edwards

Jul 19, 2020

Wesley Foster Edwards passed peacefully on Sunday, July 19th after a yearlong battle with renal cancer at the age of 70.

He is survived by his wife, Tricia Walsh Edwards of Troy, Ohio; his daughter, Kathryn Jo Edwards of Lakewood, Ohio; his son and daughter-in-law, Frederick Walsh Edwards and Hannah Lynn (Pacholski) Edwards of Lakewood, Ohio; his...

Jennifer Renee Reid

Jennifer Renee Reid

Jul 19, 2020

Jennifer Renee Reid, age 38, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday July 19, 2020 at the Troy Hospital – Kettering Health Network.  She was born on February 5, 1982 in Troy to the late Gerald and Karen (Pollock) Reid.

Jennifer is survived by her children: Jasmine Pearce,  Jacob Pearce, and Kayla Hawkins, all of Troy; sisters:...

Rev. Douglas E. Peters

Rev. Douglas E. Peters

Jul 17, 2020

Rev. Douglas E. Peters, age 89, of Troy, OH passed away on July 17, 2020 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on March 7, 1931 in Huntington, WV to the late Carl and Eva (Thacker) Peters.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years: Connie (Karres) Peters; sons and...

Alton E. Fuller

Alton E. Fuller

Jul 17, 2020

Alton E. Fuller, age 95, of Casstown, OH passed away on July 17, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on September 19, 1924 in Dayton, OH to the late Ernest and Emma (McClellan) Fuller.

He is survived by his three children: Danny (Winifred) Fuller of Brookville, OH; Larry (Bette Ann) Fuller of Manderville, LA and Karen...