Obituaries

Jul 14, 2020

CLAY R. WESTFALL, age 49, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at The James Cancer Center in Columbus.  He was born in Troy on January 8, 1971 to Donald R. Westfall of Troy and Linda J. (Vore) Watkins of Sidney.

In addition to his parents, Clay is survived by his wife of 21 years:...

Jul 14, 2020

Willis M. Boyer, age 79, of Troy, OH went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2020 at Koester Pavilion, Troy, OH.  He was born on February 11, 1941 in Tipp City, OH to the late William and Ivy (Berry) Boyer.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Elaine (Thompson) Boyer; daughter: Janelle (Mike)...

Jul 12, 2020

KAREN J. FORTENER, age 67, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Hospice Unit.  She was born on March 20, 1953 in Meridian, Mississippi to the late Majean (Ditmer) and Kenneth Fortener.///

Karen is survived by her son: Sam (Tara) Fortener of Rossford; granddaughter: Elizabeth; and grandson on the...

Jul 7, 2020

Stephen M. Grigsby, age 60, of Troy, OH passed away on July 7, 2020 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH.  He was born on June 7, 1960 in Troy, OH to Gayle Y. (Criteser) Meyers of Troy and the late Jerry Grigsby.

In addition to his mother, Steve is survived by his wife of 35...

Jul 4, 2020

Richard C. "Dick" Allen, age 87, of Troy, OH entered heaven and into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at StoryPoint Retirement Community in Troy with family at his side.

He was born on October 4, 1932 in Winfield, KS to the late Clyde and Clara (Maricle) Allen.  When he...

Jul 4, 2020

Faith A. Snyder, age 50, of Troy, OH passed away on July 4, 2020 at the Grandview Medical Center, Dayton, OH.  She was born on September 12, 1969 in Troy, OH.

Faith is survived by her mother: Barbara; daughter: Andrea; grandson: Bradly; siblings: Joy, Charity and Dwight; nephews and nieces: Timmy, Starri, Daniel, Jacob, Davin and Hallie...

Jul 1, 2020

Jonathon H. Caudill, age 43, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Troy Hospital – Kettering Health Network.  He was born on June 7, 1977 in Springfield, OH to Kathy (Hardman) Caudill and the late Glen R. Caudill.

In addition to his mother, Jonathon is survived by his wife: Laura (Conley) Caudill; son:...

Jun 27, 2020

Clifford R. Smith, age 83, of Troy, OH passed away on June 27, 2020 at River Oaks Alzheimer's Care in Miamisburg. He was born on January 11, 1937 in Troy to the late Russel and Dorothy (Smith) Smith.

Clifford is survived by his wife of 61 years: Kay (Baker) Smith; children: Mark Smith of Cincinnati, Bruce Smith...

Jun 26, 2020

Hattie Mae Young, age 97, of Troy, OH passed away on June 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 3, 1922 in Covington, OH to the late Obidiah Worthington Niswonger and Mildred (Peiffer) Courtney.

Hattie is survived by her sons: Don (Teresa) Young of West Milton and James (Yoshiko) Young of Clayton; sister: Virginia...

Jun 22, 2020

Miriam A. Ratliff, age 74, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Troy Care Center.  She was born on September 8, 1945 in Troy, OH to Marion Paul and Gladys Marie (Burlile) Nuss.  She was married to James W. Ratliff for nearly 50 years and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2013....

Jun 19, 2020

CLOYD M. WOLFE, age 71, of Piqua, OH passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on September 16, 1948 in Botkins, OH to the late Clyde M. and Waneta Marie (Buchenroth) Wolfe.

Cloyd is survived by four children: Theresa (Kent) Newbright of Houston, OH; Jason (Cindy) Wolfe of Troy, OH; Michael...

Jun 16, 2020

SUKHWINDER "SUKI" SANDHU, age 59, of Troy, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Troy Hospital.  He was born on March 25, 1961 in Punjab, India to the late Nirmal Singh and Jagir (Kaur) Sandhu.

Suki is survived by his wife: Surjit Sandhu; three daughters: Jessica Sandhu, Sam Sandhu and Harmeera Sandhu; two sisters: Balwinder...

Jun 13, 2020

MICHAEL ANTHONY HIGGINS, age 71, of Troy passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at VA Medical Center Hospice in Dayton.  He was born on August 23, 1948 in Dayton to the late John Michael and Clare Barbara (Howard) Higgins.

Michael is survived by his wife of 49 years: Joan (Shipp) Higgins; two children: Jenny (James) Brueckman,...

Jun 13, 2020

Harold Charles "Charlie" Olson, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born on February 24, 1939 in Staten Island, NY to the late Harold and Gertrude Olson.

Charlie is survived by sons: Jeffrey (Rosa) Olson of Glen Cove, NY and Jon Olson of...

Jun 11, 2020

Mary Ann Nally, 60, joined her father, Glenn Nally in heaven on June 11, 2020 after a short hospital stay secondary to a traumatic brain injury.  Mary Ann was the beloved daughter of Glenn and Beverly Nally. Mary Ann graduated from Troy High School.  She then obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.  She...

Jun 9, 2020

Martha Jane "Marty" Zirkle, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at SpringMeade Health Center, Tipp City, OH.  She was born on April 24, 1927 in Miami County, OH to the late Edward E. and Mary Ellen (Estey) Gump.  She was married to her husband of 59 years: Howard R. "Bob" Zirkle and he...

Jun 5, 2020

Bruce Clinton Allen, 87, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020. He was born in Troy, Ohio, on May 28, 1933, to the late Lloyd Chester and Anna Mary (Staley) Allen. He married Delores Ann Hawley on November 20, 1954.

Bruce is survived by his wife Delores Allen and a sister Shirley Davis. He is survived by...

Jun 3, 2020

Marjorie "Margie" Crabtree, age 50, of Troy passed away on June 3, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on October 10, 1969 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Walter and Alma (Johnson) Crabtree.

Margie is survived by daughter: Kayla Crabtree of Troy; son: Logan Pilkins of Troy; sisters: Stormy Allen...

Jun 2, 2020

COLLEEN "COOKIE" LUTZ, AGE 67, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Troy Hospital.  She was born on November 4, 1952 in Troy, OH to the late John C. and Peggy Ann (Strome) Hennessey.  She married Fredric J. Lutz and he preceded her in death on August 24, 2005.

Colleen is survived by...

May 30, 2020

Dr. Elmer "Charlie" Horman, age 89, of Troy, passed away on May 30, 2020 at Brookdale Clare Bridge in Troy. He was born on March 5, 1931 in Massic County, IL to the late Benjamin W. and Sophia (Foss) Horman.

Charlie is survived by his wife: Anna (Stanforth) Horman of Troy; children: Andrea K. (Mark) Hauserman, Celeste...