Obituaries

Sep 4, 2020

Margaret A. Hernandez, age 71 of Piqua, passed away on Friday September 4, 2020 at Piqua Manor. Margaret was born in Oelwein, Iowa on January 7, 1949 to the late Frank Andrew and Cindy Louise (Chastain) Hernandez. As well as her birthmother Lois Bogozdus.

Margaret is survived by sons: Murphy (Michele) Howe of Sidney, OH and Tim...

Sep 1, 2020

Nancy Boak, age 98, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Caldwell House in Troy.  She was born in Troy on May 19, 1922 to the late Orville and Irene (Davis) Garwood.  She was married to her husband of 72 years, Richard E. Boak and he preceded her in death on September 3, 2017....

Aug 30, 2020

Barbara Joy Snyder went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2020.  She was born on March 31, 1941 in Washington Court House, Ohio.

Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter: Faith Snyder; her father: Mayford T. Musgrave; her mother: Mildred I. Musgrave and her brothers: Lee, Glenn and Karl Musgrave.  She is survived...

Aug 20, 2020

Jane E. Fisher, age 93, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at StoryPoint of Troy.  She was born on January 28, 1927 in Vandalia to the late Elvis Benson and Alta Anne (Campbell) Compton.

Jane is survived by her husband of 69 years: John Fisher; two children: Suzanne Fisher of Twinsburg and Joseph Fisher...

Aug 19, 2020

JULIA DARLENE "JUDY" WILLOUGHBY, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born on June 9, 1941 in Sidney to the late Jack Willoughby and Rebecca Lucille (Clayton) Willoughby Miller.

Julia is survived by two brothers: Doug (Betty) Willoughby of Covington and Barry Willoughby of...

Aug 18, 2020

ARNOLD E. CLENDENEN, age 86, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center.  He was born on June 3, 1934 in Logan, OH to the late Rev. Carl Burton and Opal (Vance) Clendenen.

Arnold is survived by his loving wife of 64 years: Emma Louise (Tobias) Clendenen; two children: Von and Cindy...

Aug 17, 2020

Robert A. (Bob) May, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on August 17, 2020 at Troy Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 14, 1936 in Troy, OH to the late Herbert Elwyn and Ada (Beihl) May.

He is survived by his children: Bryan (Terry Holley) May of Phoenix, AZ and Lisa Ganka of Troy; grandchildren:...

Aug 16, 2020

Judith A. "Judy" (Retter) Burt, age 81 of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center, Kettering.  She was born on July 23, 1939 in Troy, Ohio to the late Henry "Hank" and Nellie (Pearson) Retter.

Judy is survived by two daughters: Jessica Bankston and Jill Burt (Steve Scothorn); two grandchildren: Tony...

Aug 14, 2020

JOAN CUNNINGHAM HEIDELBERG, age 87, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy surrounded by love.  She was born on October 27, 1932 in Grove Hill, Alabama to the late Francis Blair and Lillie Mae (Gay) Cunningham.

Joan is survived by two sons: Charles F. (Susan)...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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)...

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...

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;...

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...

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....

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...