Obituaries

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Thomas Harley Schisler

Thomas Harley Schisler

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...

Pauline F. Kelzenberg

Pauline F. Kelzenberg

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...

Ronald Ellsworth Harbaugh

Ronald Ellsworth Harbaugh

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...

Joyce K. Dutton

Joyce K. Dutton

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...

Benjamin Schlater

Benjamin Schlater

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;...

Jeffrey E. Young

Jeffrey E. Young

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...

Mabel E. Cain

Mabel E. Cain

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...

Marion Earl Miller

Marion Earl Miller

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;...

May Ann D'Allura

May Ann D'Allura

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...

Mary Ruth Robinette

Mary Ruth Robinette

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,...

Douglas Marshall

Douglas Marshall

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...

Luis Alejandro Del Cid

Luis Alejandro Del Cid

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...

Billy Joe Grose

Billy Joe Grose

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. ...

Rocky Jay Staten

Rocky Jay Staten

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,...

Rosario Salvatore "Russ" D'Allura

Rosario Salvatore "Russ" D'Allura

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:...

Ruth Arlene (Radebaugh)  Romie

Ruth Arlene (Radebaugh) Romie

Mar 31, 2020

RUTH ARLENE ROMIE, age 85, of Troy, passed away at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City.  She was born on May 15, 1934 in North Canton, OH to the late Paul and Arlene (Madrell) Radebaugh.

Ruth is survived by her children: Laura (George) Woods of Casstown, Roger E. Romie, Jr. of Huber Heights, Dianna (Tom) Freshour of...

Janet W. Stevens

Janet W. Stevens

Mar 30, 2020

Janet W. Stevens, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on March 30, 2020.  She was born on December 12, 1934 in Casey County, KY to the late Cleo and Vesta (Luttrell) Holt.

Janet is survived by her son: Jerry Gosser of Troy; siblings: Truman Holt of Troy; Alva Holt of Anderson, IN; Alfred Holt of Richmond,...

Beatrice L. (Millhouse)  Burton

Beatrice L. (Millhouse) Burton

Mar 29, 2020

Beatrice L. Burton, age 91, of Casstown, OH passed away on March 29, 2020 at SpringMeade, Tipp City, OH.  She was born on March 3, 1929 in Miami County, OH to the late Alfred C. and Jennie L. (Bausman) Millhouse.  Bea was married to William H. Burton and he preceded her in death on April 23, 1996.

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Thomas E. Hennessey

Thomas E. Hennessey

Mar 27, 2020

Thomas E. Hennessey, Jr., age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on March 27, 2020 at Elmcroft of Washington Township.  He was born on February 24, 1932 in Troy, OH to the late Thomas Edward Sr. and Alice (Widener) Hennessey.

Tom is survived by his wife of 54 years: Virginia (Ginny Rust) Hennessey; daughter: Michelle (Steve) Barnhart...

Donald Doyle Littlejohn

Donald Doyle Littlejohn

Mar 27, 2020

Donald Doyle Littlejohn, age 92, of Troy, OH passed away on March 27, 2020 at SpringMeade, Tipp City.  He was born on November 17, 1927 in Christiansburg, OH to the late Harry and Stella (Wheaton) Littlejohn.  Don married Betty Oswalt on March 30, 1951 and they shared nearly 69 years of marriage.

He is survived by his...