Obituaries

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Lewis W. Triplett

Lewis W. Triplett

May 27, 2020

Lewis W. Triplett, age 76, of Troy, OH passed away on May 27, 2020 at the Stillwater Skilled Nursing Home in Covington, OH.  He was born on February 13, 1944 in Detroit, MI to the late Richard Gene and Esther Ruth (Meharry) Triplett.

He is survived by his wife of seven-plus years: Ruth H. (Batcher) Triplett; son...

Susan K. Burkholder

Susan K. Burkholder

May 26, 2020

Susan K. Burkholder, age 64, of Troy, OH passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 28, 1955 in Dayton, OH to the late Leo and Loretta (Good) Rousseau.

Susan is survived by her husband of 36 years, Richard L. Burkholder; sons and daughter-in-law: Joshua (Tricia) Burkholder of Kettering and Christopher Burkholder...

Gary E. Setser

Gary E. Setser

May 23, 2020

Gary E. Setser, age 55, of Piqua, OH passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on October 5, 1964 in Dayton, OH to Jack W. Setser and the late Irene H. (Gough) Setser.

In addition to his father, Gary is survived by stepmother: Susan A. (Wilson) Setser; daughter: Olivia Setser...

Uldis Plate

Uldis Plate

May 22, 2020

Uldis Plate, age 90, of Tipp City, OH passed away on May 22, 2020 at his home. Uldis was born on September 8, 1929 in Kekava, Latvia to the late Janis and Alide (Kalnins) Plate.

Uldis is survived by his daughter: Ruth Frost of Ludlow Falls, OH; sons: Andrew Plate of Fremont, MI and Richard Plate of...

Henrietta Emma Baden

Henrietta Emma Baden

May 20, 2020

Henrietta Emma Baden, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Brookdale Troy. Henrietta was born on April 11, 1929 in Napoleon, OH to the late Carl George and Frieda Ella (Riefers) Plassman.

Henrietta is survived by her husband of 70 years; Luther Baden; children: Brad (Cathy) Baden of Troy; and Brenda...

Ernest Joseph Bodo

Ernest Joseph Bodo

May 12, 2020

Ernest Joseph Bodo, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH.  He was born on February 17, 1929 in Hubbard, OH to the late Alexander and Kathryn (Peisoch) Bodo.

Ernie is survived by his wife: Cathrine (Carlson) Bodo; son and daughter-in-law: Bruce S. and Albine S. Bodo...

Jonathan Thorpe

Jonathan Thorpe

May 12, 2020

JONATHAN THORPE , age 40, of Piqua, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born in Troy on February 21, 1980 to Kim and Shirley (Walker) Thorpe.

In addition to his parents, Jonathan is survived by his wife: Madlyn (Owens) Thorpe, who he married on October 20, 2012; his...

Phyllis M. (Rhoades)  Drieling

Phyllis M. (Rhoades) Drieling

May 11, 2020

Phyllis M. Drieling, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH.  She was born on October 25, 1926 in Shelby County, OH to the late Orville and Goldie (Routson) Rhoades.  She was married to Joseph Edward Drieling for nearly 72 years and he preceded her in death on May...

Edward T. Keeley

Edward T. Keeley

May 10, 2020

Edward T. Keeley, age 90, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on February 2, 1930 in South Bend, IN, to the late Edward T. and Mildred Eula (Ferm) Keeley, Sr.

Edward is survived by one daughter: Karen (Danis) Carter of Troy.  In...

Mariagnes T. (Schumacker)  Mench

Mariagnes T. (Schumacker) Mench

May 8, 2020

Mariagnes T. Mench, age 99, formerly of Clayton, OH passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at SpringMeade Health Care Center, Tipp City, OH.  She was born on July 12, 1920 in Franklin, OH to the late Charles and Sarah (Collins) Schumacker.

Mariagnes is survived by her two grandchildren: John R. VanHausen of CT and James A....

Roger Dale Potter

Roger Dale Potter

May 5, 2020

Roger Dale Potter, age 62, returned to his heavenly home on May 5, 2020 after a heroic battle with cancer.  His devotion to his family and firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.  Roger was born to the late Arthur W. "Bill" and Mabel (Wills) Potter on September 18, 1957.

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Paul James "Jim" Graham

Paul James "Jim" Graham

May 3, 2020

Paul James "Jim" Graham, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on May 3, 2020 at Brookdale of Troy, Ohio. He was born on June 28, 1931 in Huntington, IN to the late Corbett Sherman and Mary (Nelson) Graham.

Jim is survived by his wife of 67 years: Barbara L. (Kelsey) Graham; three daughters and sons-in-law: Kristi...

Linda Kay (King)  Rogers

Linda Kay (King) Rogers

May 2, 2020

Linda Kay (King) Rogers, age 61, of Richwood, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on May 2, 2020.  She was born on September 29, 1958 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Philip Jay and Cleo Kathryn (Bell) King.

She is survived by her husband: Ronald K. Rogers; two daughters: Andrea Lee Rogers and Kathryn (Brett) Sheets;...

Bernice E. Bradley

Bernice E. Bradley

May 2, 2020

Bernice E. Bradley, age 92, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born on August 7, 1927 in Troy to the late Peter and Josephine (Cooper) Heck.

Bernice is survived by three children: Joseph Bradley and Steve (Susan) Bradley, both of Troy and Carol Sue (Tom) Miller of...

Patricia Ann Cruea

Patricia Ann Cruea

Apr 29, 2020

Patricia Ann Cruea, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on April 29, 2020 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH.  She was born on December 18, 1951 in Kentucky to the late Elmer and Hilda (Trinkler) Claypool.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years: Darwin Leo Cruea; eight children:  Michael Williams, Mitchell Williams,...

Teresa Lynn Skidmore

Teresa Lynn Skidmore

Apr 28, 2020

TERESA LYNN SKIDMORE, age 68, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born on April 28, 1952 in Louisville, KY to the late Herbert E. and Bertie (Dunham) Edwards.

Terry is survived by her husband of 42 years: Wallace Skidmore; one daughter: Kelly (Fiancé Mike Ryan) Snider...

James Russell Johnston

James Russell Johnston

Apr 26, 2020

James Russell Johnston,93, passed away on April 26, 2020, at Buffalo Crossings SNF in The Villages, FL. He was born in Troy, OH to Louis A. and Emma (Russell) Johnston. Jim is survived by his wife, Darlene (Weibye) Johnston, of 52 years; two daughters, Stacey (Ronald) Petska and Lisa A. Johnston; one son, Russell J Johnston; two grandsons, Zachary...

Jeremy Scott May

Jeremy Scott May

Apr 26, 2020

JEREMY SCOTT MAY, age 45, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020.  He was born on August 25, 1974 in Troy to Diana Gee (Terry) Petty of Troy and Rick (Penny) May of Huber Heights.

In addition to his parents, Jeremy is survived by siblings: Angela (Kevin) Foy of Sidney, Sunnie (Marcus) Bradley of Piqua;...

Beverly A. (Hawn)  Hangen

Beverly A. (Hawn) Hangen

Apr 25, 2020

Beverly A. (Hawn) Hangen, 80 years old, of Troy Ohio passed peacefully at home with family Saturday April 25, after her battle with cancer.  Beverly was born June 21, 1939 in Troy Ohio to the late Eldridge G. and Reva J (Hartman) Hawn. She had two brothers: Carl E. Hawn and Dale E. Hawn.

Beverly grew up...

Lonnie Gibson

Lonnie Gibson

Apr 24, 2020

Lonnie Gibson, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH.  He was born on March 1, 1952 in Eagan, TN to the late Harvey and Hallie (Hurst) Gibson.  He was married to Betty Jane (Pryor) Gibson and she preceded him in death on June 22, 1999.

He...