Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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....

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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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...

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;...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...