Obituaries

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Sukhwinder "Suki" Sandhu

Sukhwinder "Suki" Sandhu

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...

Michael Anthony Higgins

Michael Anthony Higgins

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,...

Harold Charles "Charlie" Olson

Harold Charles "Charlie" Olson

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...

Mary Ann Nally

Mary Ann Nally

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...

Martha Jane "Marty" Zirkle

Martha Jane "Marty" Zirkle

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...

Bruce Clinton Allen

Bruce Clinton Allen

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...

Marjorie "Margie" Crabtree

Marjorie "Margie" Crabtree

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...

Colleen (Hennessey)  Lutz

Colleen (Hennessey) Lutz

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...

Elmer Horman

Elmer Horman

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...

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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