Obituaries

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Alberta R. (Anderson)  Wilson

Alberta R. (Anderson) Wilson

Jan 10, 2020

Alberta R. Wilson, age 79, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born on December 21, 1940 in South Connellsville, PA to the late Eber and Georgianna (Baker) Anderson.

Alberta is survived by her children: Tom (Linda) Wilson of Atlanta, GA, Debbie (Dale) Knife, Anna Marie (John)...

Alberta R. Wilson

Alberta R. Wilson

Jan 10, 2020

Alberta R. Wilson, age 79, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Koester Pavillion in Troy.  She was born on December 21, 1940 in South Connellsville, PA to the late Eber and Georgianna (Baker) Anderson. Alberta is survived by her children: Tom (Linda) Wilson of Atlanta, GA, Debbie (Dale) Knife, Anna Marie (John) Carns and...

Elgar M. "Jake" Griffieth, Jr.

Elgar M. "Jake" Griffieth, Jr.

Jan 10, 2020

Elgar M. "Jake" Griffieth, Jr, age 57, of Troy, OH passed away on January 10, 2020 at home.  He was born on July 4, 1962 in Burbank, CA to the late Elgar Griffieth Sr.

Jake is survived by his children: Sherry (Charles McDade) Brown; James Griffieth; and Casey (David Canton) Griffieth, all of Troy; sister: Tammy Keiser...

Linda E. (Biser)  Honeyman

Linda E. (Biser) Honeyman

Jan 5, 2020

Linda E. Honeyman, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on January 5, 2020.  She was born on October 30, 1939 in Tipp City, OH to the late Alvin and Inez (Upton) Biser.

Linda is survived by her husband of 59 years: Donald L. Honeyman; daughter and son-in-law:  Gail Honeyman (Jimmy) Welch of Piqua; grandchildren: Natalie (Joseph)...

Banna Isaacs Smith

Banna Isaacs Smith

Jan 4, 2020

Banna Isaacs Smith, 93, of Troy, Ohio passed on January 4, 2020 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on May 18, 1926 in St. Paul, Virginia to the late Blaine and Maxie (Lawson) Isaacs.  Banna married Ernest E. Smith on August 23, 1946 in Cumberland, Kentucky and he preceded her in death on December...

Charles Stephen (Steve) Doll

Charles Stephen (Steve) Doll

Jan 3, 2020

Charles Stephen (Steve) Doll, 70, passed away January 3rd at Kettering Hospital from complications of a stroke, surrounded by his beloved family.  Steve was born August 10, 1949, to Louise (Hart) Doll and Charles William (Bill) Doll who predeceased him.  Steve was a 1968 graduate of Troy High School and earned an associate degree in construction management from the...

Mary Kathryn Deem

Mary Kathryn Deem

Jan 3, 2020

Mary Kathryn Deem, 81, of Troy Ohio passed away on January 3 at Story Point, Troy.

Mary was born in Reedsburg, WI on January 24, 1938 to George and Olive Piper. She married Robert Deem on October 24, 1959 and they shared 60 years together.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Deem; two brothers...

Henry Etta Cline

Henry Etta Cline

Dec 31, 2019

Henry Etta Cline, age 94, formerly of Troy and more recently of Tipp City, OH passed away on December 31, 2019.  Henry Etta was born on June 11, 1925 in Mason County, KY to the late Asa T. and Edna (Dickson) Saunders.  She was married to Bruce E. Cline for 60 years who preceded her in death on November...

Thomas L. Bradley

Thomas L. Bradley

Dec 30, 2019

Thomas L. Bradley, age 85, formerly of Tuscarawas, Ohio and more recently of Troy, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 30, 2019 at Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center.  Tom was born, on November 18, 1934 in Uhrichsville, Ohio, to the late Howard Glenn and Alice Melvadean (Ferrell) Bradley.  He was married to Dorothy Mae (McPeek) Bradley, who preceded him...

Ronald Lee Swallow

Ronald Lee Swallow

Dec 30, 2019

Ronald Lee Swallow, 72, of Troy Ohio passed on December 30, 2019 at the Hospice Unit at Upper Valley Medical Center at 8:15 a.m.

Ron was born at Stouder Memorial Hospital in Troy on September 15, 1947 to parents Herschel and Mary (Ross) Swallow. He married Delores McDaniel on August 12, 1966 and they shared 53 years...

Holly (Williams)  Reedy

Holly (Williams) Reedy

Dec 29, 2019

HOLLY ANN REEDY, age 56, of Springfield, formerly of Troy, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on August 12, 1963 in San Gabriel, CA to Paula (Brammer) Thomas of Maineville, OH and the late Jim Williams.

In addition to her mother, Holly is survived by her husband of 17 years:...

Cleo K. (Bell)  King

Cleo K. (Bell) King

Dec 29, 2019

Cleo K. King, age 92, of St. Paris, OH passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Caldwell House in Troy, OH.  She was born on November 21, 1927 in Shelby County, OH to the late Herbert C. and Martha J. (Murphey) Bell.  Cleo was married to the late Philip J. King for 67 years and he preceded...

Calvin A. Cotterman

Calvin A. Cotterman

Dec 28, 2019

Calvin A. Cotterman, age 98, formerly of Troy and more recently of Sidney, OH passed away on December 28, 2019.  Calvin was born on November 17, 1921 in Troy to the late Elmer Cotterman and Almeda (Williams) Westfall.

Calvin is survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his...

Robert C. Spiller

Robert C. Spiller

Dec 28, 2019

ROBERT C. SPILLER, age 76, of Tipp City, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on April 10, 1943 in Dayton to the late Robert B. and Alberta (Speyer) Spiller.

Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years: Shiela R. (Rhoden) Spiller; two children: Debra (Greg) Grawe and...

Mary M. "Margie" (Rooks)  Dickess

Mary M. "Margie" (Rooks) Dickess

Dec 28, 2019

Mary M. "Margie" Dickess, age 89, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at her residence. Margie was born on January 9, 1930 in Greenfield, OH to the late William and Melinda (Adkins) Rooks.

Margie is survived by her three children: Toby L. Dickess, Karla S. (William) Peffly, and Leonard Lee (Wanda) Dickess II, all...

Carl C. Angel

Carl C. Angel

Dec 23, 2019

Carl C. Angel, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Koester Pavilion. Carl was born on August 4, 1938 in Evelyn, KY to the late Carl and Ocia Angel.

Carl is survived by his wife of over 50 years: Karen Angel of Troy; sons: Edward (Trudy) Angel of Casa Grande, AZ; and...

Brian Walter Hammond

Brian Walter Hammond

Dec 20, 2019

Brian Walter Hammond, age 66, of Troy, Ohio passed away on December 20, 2019 at the Kettering Medical Center surrounded by the people he loved most, his wife and children.  Brian was born on November 23, 1953 in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Cynthia Jeanette (Clifford) Hammond.

Brian is survived by his wife: Karen "Cookie"...

Richard C. "Dick" Smith

Richard C. "Dick" Smith

Dec 17, 2019

Richard C. "Dick" Smith, age 74, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Kettering Memorial Hospital.  He was born on November 1, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Carl and Margaret (Orr) Smith.

Dick is survived by his wife of 51 years Patricia M. (Rose) Smith; 3 children:  Wendy (Andy Hartley) Roop of...

Janice Marie (Borgerding) Berger

Janice Marie (Borgerding) Berger

Dec 16, 2019

Janice Marie (Borgerding) Berger, age 57, formerly of Troy and Versailles; more recently of Ludlow Falls, OH went to be home with her Lord and Savior on December 16, 2019.  She was born on January 31, 1962 in Troy, OH to Margaret Jane "Peg" (Ginley) Borgerding of Troy and the late Jonathan Peters Borgerding.

She is survived...

Alexander Golowin

Alexander Golowin

Dec 16, 2019

Alexander Golowin, 94, of Troy passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his father, brother, and wife of 52 years.

Alexander is survived by 5 children, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

He enjoyed his work as an electrician, as well as his co-workers; he wanted to be sure they...