Obituaries

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Loretta "Lee" Jackson

Loretta "Lee" Jackson

Dec 15, 2019

LORETTA "LEE" JACKSON, age 93, of Troy, passed away quietly on Sunday, December 15, 2019 in her home with her son Blair and under the care of Hospice.  She was born on May 15, 1926 in Avonlea, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late Charles and Bertha (Gerlinski) Meyers.  Her husband, Robert Jackson preceded her in death.

Lee is...

Mildred D. Cromer

Mildred D. Cromer

Dec 11, 2019

Mildred D. Cromer, age 75, Troy, OH passed away on December 11, 2019 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy, OH.  She was born on March 18, 1944 in Greenville, OH to the late Myrl G. and Beatrice "Bea" M. (Singer) Cromer.

Loving sister of brothers and sisters-in-law: Frank and Faye Cromer of Troy, OH...

Geraldine Kneisley

Geraldine Kneisley

Dec 11, 2019

Geraldine Kneisley, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Koester Pavilion, Troy.  She was born on November 21, 1935 in Lebanon, OH to the late Carl and Zona King.  Geraldine was married to Harry R. Kneisley for 54 years and he preceded her in death on March 29, 2014.

Geraldine is...

Thomas H. Rodgers

Thomas H. Rodgers

Dec 9, 2019

Thomas H. Rodgers, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on December 9, 2019, at his residence.  He was born on November 27, 1944, in Vermilion, OH to the late Harvey "Buck" and Dayle (Collins) Rodgers.

Tom is survived by his wife: Karen (Fischer) Rodgers; son: Mark Rodgers of Rochester, NY;  daughter: Ann Rodgers of Seattle, WA;...

Mary Lou Heffner

Mary Lou Heffner

Dec 8, 2019

Mary Lou Heffner, age 72, formerly of Troy and more recently of Gray Court, SC passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.  She was born August 29, 1947 in Troy, OH to the late Richard Honeyman and Lucille (Lawrence) Honeyman.  Mary Lou was married to William R. Heffner and he preceded...

George M. Furnas

George M. Furnas

Dec 8, 2019

GEORGE M. FURNAS, age 101, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at StoryPoint of Troy.  He was born in Covington, OH on January 29, 1918 to the late John R. and Eva (Brewer) Furnas.

George is survived by daughter: Julie (Mike) Weyant of Huber Heights; three grandchildren: Chris (Shannon) Weyant of Troy, Brandon (Britney)...

Grace Carrington Goodall

Grace Carrington Goodall

Dec 8, 2019

Grace Carrington Goodall, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019.  She was born on July 31, 1926 in Saginaw, MI to the late Edward and Lois Crane Carrington.

Grace is survived by her daughter and son-in-law:  The Rev. Ann (Dean) Spahr of Indianapolis, IN; brother: Edward Carrington, Jr. of Bradenton, FL; granddaughter:...

Glenn Douglas Gannon

Glenn Douglas Gannon

Dec 6, 2019

GLENN DOUGLAS GANNON, age 58, of Troy, OH, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on February 10, 1961 in Piqua, OH to the late Orphus and Mary (Justice) Gannon.

Doug is survived by siblings: Loretta Bickers of Pikeville, KY, Lorain Ducket of Trenton, MI, Dean Gannon of Taylor, MI, Harold Gannon...

Paul Edward Swigart

Paul Edward Swigart

Dec 6, 2019

PAUL EDWARD SWIGART, age 77, of Troy, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Dayton VA Medical Center.  He was born on February 21, 1942 in Christiansburg, OH to the late Howard and Virginia (Schurr) Swigart.

Paul is survived by one son: Bradley Webb of Troy; one daughter: Brandy Joins of Troy; eight siblings: Carolyn (Larry)...

Richard W. Hennessey

Richard W. Hennessey

Dec 3, 2019

RICHARD W. HENNESSEY, age 88, of Tipp City, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his residence.  He was born February 19, 1931 in Troy, OH to the late Thomas Edward Sr. and Alice (Widener) Hennessey.

Dick is survived by his wife of 25 years: Alice Hennessey; daughters: Chris Hahnel of Columbus; Debra (Carl) Welhener of...

Katherine D. Adams

Katherine D. Adams

Dec 2, 2019

KATHERINE D. ADAMS, age 71, of Arcanum, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born in Berea, KY on March 8, 1948 to Maynard Powell and Effie "Jerelene" (Allen) Powell.

Katherine is survived by her three daughters and one son: Carla (Steve Persinger) Adams of Arcanum; Rita (David) Meyer of Piqua;...

Kristin K. Sanders

Kristin K. Sanders

Nov 30, 2019

Kristin K. Sanders, Dayton, Ohio, passed away December 26, 2020.  Kris was born in Appleton, WI on February 8, 1963 to John F. Sanders of Casstown, Ohio and the late Kathy Kerr.  A free spirit, a 'flower child' who enjoyed life's good times, Kris loved music and animals and being at her life-long favorite place-'down at the cabin on...

Lisa Michelle Langford

Lisa Michelle Langford

Nov 30, 2019

LISA MICHELLE LANGFORD, age 50, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away on Saturday November, 30 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. She was born in Dayton, Oh on March 9, 1969 to Jim Langford and Betty Jo (Smith) Archer.

Lisa is survived by her parents and stepfather Paul Archer.

There will be no services.  ...

Geraldine "Jerry" (Wright)  Rose

Geraldine "Jerry" (Wright) Rose

Nov 26, 2019

Geraldine "Jerry" Wright Rose was born on November 28, 1936 in Troy, Ohio where she resided her entire life.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Cyrus and Lucille (Burkholder) Wright; her amazing husband since 1966: John David Rose; and her beautiful niece: Marla Jo Wright.  She is survived by daughter: Kellie Rose (Mitch) Mahaney; sons:...

Annabelle Lee (Helman)  Wagner

Annabelle Lee (Helman) Wagner

Nov 24, 2019

Annabelle Lee Wagner, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on November 24, 2019 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on April 14, 1931 in Dayton, OH to the late Mark O. Helman and Jessie (Robinson) Helman Swartzel.  Annie was married to her husband of 63 years:  Bernard C. "Bernie" Wagner and...

Donald Earl Stein, Jr.

Donald Earl Stein, Jr.

Nov 23, 2019

Donald Earl Stein, Jr., age 70, formerly of Erie, PA lost his battle with Lewy Body Dementia on November 23, 2019 in Troy, OH.  Don was born on April 3, 1949 in Erie, PA to the late Donald Earl Stein Sr. and Evelyn Alice (Hall) Stein.

Don graduated from Harbor Creek High School and the GE apprentice...

Eileen C. Becker

Eileen C. Becker

Nov 23, 2019

Eileen C. Becker, age 60, of Troy, OH passed away on November 23, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on May 20, 1959 in Orlando, FL.

She is survived by her father and stepmother: Larry E. and Shirley Becker of Troy, OH; mother and stepfather: Carol M. (Mullen) Becker and John Baker of Loudon, TN; Life...

Beulah G. Mcneil

Beulah G. Mcneil

Nov 22, 2019

Beulah McNeil passed away peacefully at 21:46 hours at her son and daughter in laws residence in Jackson Center, Ohio, after a brief battle with cancer. Beulah was surrounded by her family and friends up to her passing.  Beulah was born in Martin County, Kentucky on July 3, 1946 to Arnold and Alma Goble.

Beulah is preceded...

Mary Joann (Wells)  Hufford

Mary Joann (Wells) Hufford

Nov 20, 2019

Mary Joann Hufford, age 85,  of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 12, 1934 in Troy, OH to the late Chester and Nellie (Grant) Wells.

Joann is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Chester (Vickie) Bazzel; Mike (Mary) McDade; Steve (Tammy) Hufford;...

Darian K. Hammond

Darian K. Hammond

Nov 16, 2019

DARIAN K. HAMMOND, age 25, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Arbors at Springfield.  He was born in Troy on September 19, 1994 to Kenneth Hammond and Christy Lynn (Knisley) Frazier.

In addition to his parents, Darian is also survived by his grandmother Violet (Rister) Knisley; grandfather: Kenneth Hammond, Sr.; sisters: Arianna Hammond...