Obituaries

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...

Apr 23, 2020

Harold V. Welker, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit after a short illness.  He was born on September 13, 1931 in Mason County, WV to the late B.V. and Goldie (Hayes) Welker.

Harold is survived by his wife of 60 years: Carol M. (Zeigler)...

Apr 22, 2020

Donald W. Overholser, age 74 passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his home in Casstown.

Don was born on October 12, 1945 in Greenville OH to the late Sylvan and Louise (Miller) Overholser.  He was a 1964 graduate of Gettysburg High School.  He was a United States Army Reserve Veteran and retired from Inland/Delphi Division of...

Apr 21, 2020

Dan Wilford Smith, 44, of Troy, OH passed away at his residence Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Dan was born August 14, 1975 in Troy, OH to Gary Smith Sr and Susanne Scott. In addition to his parents, Dan is survived by his stepfather Kenneth Earls; stepmother: Linda Smith; his three daughters Miranda Anne-Marie Smith of Troy, OH, Nevaeh Luella...

Apr 19, 2020

EARL B. SCHIBLER, age 90, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Angel Care in Loveland, OH.  He was born on August 26, 1929 in Canton, OH to the late Julius F. and Thelma I. (Stansbery) Schibler.  In 1951, he married Carol "Joanne" Boydelatour.  She preceded him in death on December 25, 2017.

Earl...

Apr 19, 2020

Thomas Harley Schisler, age 83, of Ocala, FL passed away on April 19, 2020.  He was born on August 27, 1936 in Troy, OH to the late Harley and Bessie (Battson) Schisler.  He was married to Mary F. Puthoff for 49 years and she preceded him in death.

Tom is survived by his second wife: Phuong Tram...

Apr 18, 2020

Pauline F. Kelzenberg, age 95, passed away April 18, 2020 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born September 15, 1924 in Springfield, Ohio to the late David D. and Leora (Carr) Baxley.

She is survived by her children: Calvin Jr. (Barbara) Sturgeon, Larry (Kathy) Sturgeon, Jerry Sturgeon, and Donita North; 11 grandchildren, 24...

Apr 14, 2020

Ronald Ellsworth Harbaugh, age 74, passed away at his home on April 14, 2020.  He was born on October 23, 1945 in Troy, Ohio to the late Henry Ellsworth and CoraGrace (Barker) Harbaugh.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years: Susan E. (Hunt); sons and daughters-in-law: Christopher E. and Katie Harbaugh and John Scott and...

Apr 13, 2020

Joyce K. Dutton, age 81, of Sun City, FL passed away on April 13, 2020 at Southern Comfort Care Facility in Ruskin, FL. Joyce was born on December 25, 1938 in Pikeville, KY.

Joyce is survived by her daughter: Angela (Joe) Riley of Dayton; and grandchildren: Will and Frank Riley. She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 13, 2020

Benjamin Earl Schlater, age 66, of Piqua, OH, passed away on April 13, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. He was born on January 12, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH to Leonard and Barbara (Martin) Blalock and raised by adoptive parents: Velma (Arling) and the late Edmond Schlater.

Benjamin is survived by his wife: Roberta Schlater;...

Apr 13, 2020

JEFFREY E. YOUNG, age 42, of Troy, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020.  He was the beloved son of Pamela Young and the late Herbert E. Young.  Jeffrey was also the father to Kamden and Gracie Young; and grandson to Marjorie Brown.

Jeffrey was baptized into the Methodist faith.  He is at peace.

There...

Apr 8, 2020

MABEL E. CAIN, age 106, resident of Caldwell House in Troy, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on February 17, 1914 in Miami County, OH to the late W. H. and Almeda (Van Kirk) Earhart.

Mabel is survived by one daughter: Jo Ann (Richard) Frantz of...

Apr 6, 2020

Marion Earl Miller, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH.  He was born on September 29, 1942 in Russells Point, OH to the late Marion Audrey and Luella Ruth (Shrader) Miller.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Gail Irene (Robinson) Miller;...

Apr 6, 2020

May Ann (Taranto) D'Allura, age 82, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at SpringMeade Health Center of Troy.  She was born on December 11, 1937 to the late Louis and Julia (Caridi) Taranto in Brooklyn, New York.

May Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years:  Rosario (Russ) D'Allura; four...

Apr 5, 2020

Mary Ruth Robinette, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 10, 1938 in Xenia, OH to the late Daniel and Fern (Johnson) Hayslip.

Mary is survived by her daughters: Ardena (Joseph) Macy of Troy and Tina Robinette of Xenia; sisters: Dana Hayslip of Jamestown,...

Apr 5, 2020

Douglas Marshall, 73, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 5, 2020. He entered this world on March 10, 1947 in Warren, PA, born to Donald and Cleta Marshall.

He is survived by his children: Donald (Vickie) Marshall, Deanna Mason, Steven Marshall, all of Troy, OH and Michael Marshall of Warren, PA; one...

Apr 4, 2020

Luis Alejandro Del Cid, age 46 of Troy, beloved Husband, Brother, Father, Son, Uncle, "Jefe", mentor, and amigo to so many- was called suddenly to his eternal resting place on April 4, 2020. He entered this world on August 15, 1973 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, born to loving parents Mardoqueo and Maria Antoineta Del Cid (the Abuelos). Luis is...

Apr 2, 2020

BILLY JOE GROSE, 94, of Nashville, TN, formerly of Troy, passed away on April 2, 2020 at Elmcroft of Brentwood.  He was born on August 29, 1925 in Glo, KY to the late Mike and Louise (Standifur) Grose.  He was married to Bertie L. Grose for over 50 years and she preceded him in death on February 12, 2001. ...

Apr 1, 2020

ROCKY JAY STATEN, age 35, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Dallas, TX, on January 15, 1985 to Jerry Staten and Tina Cossin.

In addition to his parents, Rocky is survived by children: Ashliyn, Triston, Brookliyn and Rozliyn Staten; siblings: Levi Fair, Mary Jane Zonker, Nicole Wells,...

Apr 1, 2020

ROSARIO SALVATORE D'ALLURA, age 84, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at SpringMeade Health Center of Troy.  He was born on September 4, 1935 to the late Salvatore and Jennie (Vinti) D'Allura in New York, New York.

Rosario (Russ) is survived by his wife of 61 years:  May Ann (Taranto) D'Allura; four children:...