Obituaries

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James Russell Johnston

James Russell Johnston

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...

Jeremy Scott May

Jeremy Scott May

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;...

Beverly A. (Hawn)  Hangen

Beverly A. (Hawn) Hangen

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...

Lonnie Gibson

Lonnie Gibson

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...

Harold V. Welker

Harold V. Welker

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)...

Donald W. Overholser

Donald W. Overholser

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...

Dan Wilford Smith

Dan Wilford Smith

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...

Earl B. Schibler

Earl B. Schibler

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...

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...