Obituaries

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Charles Begovich

Charles Begovich

Aug 14, 2025

Charles Begovich, age 92, passed away peacefully at 8:14 AM on August 14, 2025, at the Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio.

Charles is survived by his granddaughter, Brooke Francis; his brother, Mike Begovich; great-grandchildren, Lincoln and Oliver; and several nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife,...

Ian S. Coyle

Ian S. Coyle

Aug 14, 2025

Ian S. Coyle, age 67, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2025 at Grandview Hospital, Dayton.  He was born on August 11, 1958 in Windsbury, England to the late Robert and Florence (Wilkinson) Coyle.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years: Lisa K. (Welker) Coyle; son: Anthony (Joe) Welker of Piqua; brother:...

Linda Sue Wolfe

Linda Sue Wolfe

Aug 12, 2025

Linda Sue Wolfe, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2025.  She was born on February  7, 1948 in Troy, Ohio, to the late Desmond Lewis and Carol J. (Roney) Wolfe.

She is survived by her brother: Timothy J. Wolfe of Delaware; sister: Mona C. (Michael) Mullendore of Chapin, SC; sister-in-law: Cathy Wolfe...

Janet K. Knife

Janet K. Knife

Aug 9, 2025

Janet K. Knife, age 95, of Tipp City passed away on August 9, 2025 surrounded by her children.  She was born on June 2, 1930 in Bethel Township to the late Theodore and Lena (Cost) Filbrun.

She is survived by her children: Rick Knife of Casstown, Vicky (Richard Swank) Shilt of Bradford, Tim (Gaile) Knife of Troy,...

Sonja Antonia Barga

Sonja Antonia Barga

Aug 6, 2025

Sonja Antonia Barga (79) of Troy, Ohio, passed away at StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy, Ohio on August 6, 2025.  Born in Berea, Kentucky on May 24, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John and Geneva (Lester) Felty.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years,...

Marsha K. Cremeans

Marsha K. Cremeans

Aug 5, 2025

Marsha K. Cremeans, age 77, formerly of Troy, OH and more recently of Haines City, FL, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at AdventHealth Celebration, Kissimmee, FL.  She was born September 5, 1947 in Troy to the late William Robert and Dorothy June (Spitler) Fry.

She is survived by her son: John William (Sherry) Allen of North...

Robert (Bob) Lowell Niswonger, Jr.

Robert (Bob) Lowell Niswonger, Jr.

Aug 4, 2025

Robert (Bob) Lowell Niswonger, Jr, age 79, of Troy, OH went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2025. Bob was born in Greenville Ohio on June 6, 1946, to parents, Robert Lowell Niswonger, Sr. and wife Agnes C. (Carpenter) both preceding him into God's realm. He was also proceeded in death by his sister Carol Marie...

Jon H. Pickering

Jon H. Pickering

Aug 4, 2025

Jon H. Pickering, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on August 4, 2025, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. He was born on February 12, 1938 in Columbus, OH to the late Eunice K. Pickering.

Jon is survived by son: Jon M. Pickering of Troy; daughter: Tara L. (Donald) Babb of Xenia; grandchildren: Joshua (Laurie)...

William Vance Strebig

William Vance Strebig

Aug 4, 2025

William Vance Strebig, age 92, of Troy, OH went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1933 in Benton Harbor, MI to the late William Vance and Dorothy (Cleland) Strebig.

Bill's life is a testament to the Grace of God. In his early years, Bill's interests were Music...

Janet Kathryn (Gaier)  Mengos

Janet Kathryn (Gaier) Mengos

Aug 4, 2025

Janet Kathryn (Gaier) Mengos, age 95, of Troy, OH passed away on August 4, 2025 in Troy.  She was born on July 21, 1930 in Troy to the late William and Helen (Sekyra) Gaier.

She is survived by her three children: Tony Mengos and Nick Mengos (Therese) both of Troy and Mimi (Mengos) Torello (Chris) of Lebanon;...

Betty M. Sipe

Betty M. Sipe

Aug 1, 2025

Betty M. Sipe, age 100, of Troy, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025. She was born on October 6, 1924 to the late, Albert C. and Ina (Wolfe) Marshall. She lived a vibrant and fulfilling life centered around family and lifelong passions. A proud native of Troy, Betty graduated from cosmetology school in Columbus, Ohio. She was...

Charlene Elizabeth Anderson

Charlene Elizabeth Anderson

Jul 28, 2025

Charlene Elizabeth Anderson, age 85, of Casstown, OH passed away on July 28, 2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born on August 18, 1939 in Calvin, KY to the late Henry and Twylah (Harbin) Kelley.

She is survived by her son: Gregg (Susan) Anderson of Troy; daughter: Patricia Anderson of Troy; granddaughter: Ellie (Alex) Miller...

Roy H. Thuma, Jr.

Roy H. Thuma, Jr.

Jul 26, 2025

Roy H. Thuma Jr., age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on July 26, 2025 at Oak Creek Terrace. He was born on August 23, 1940 in Dayton, OH to the late Roy H. Thuma Sr. and Florence (Wallace) Thuma.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years of marriage: Carolyn A. (Thompson) Thuma; sons: Todd...

Mareta Elizabeth Cuppy Headapohl

Mareta Elizabeth Cuppy Headapohl

Jul 25, 2025

Mareta Elizabeth Cuppy Headapohl, 92, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at Dorothy Love Retirement Home in Sidney, Ohio. Mareta, born on November 23, 1932, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was a devoted nurse, loving wife, cherished mother and grandmother, beloved sister, and a pillar of compassion and service in her community.

The daughter of Evelyn and John...

Ronald R. Erwin

Ronald R. Erwin

Jul 25, 2025

Ronald R. Erwin, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away on July 25, 2025 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County. He was born in Champaign County on May 6, 1943 to the late William E. and Asenath (Barger) Erwin. He is survived by his wife of 56 years of marriage: Kathie L. (Hitchcock) Erwin; his children: Matthew E. (Julie...

Jon Charles Mann

Jon Charles Mann

Jul 25, 2025

Jon Charles Mann, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on July 25, 2025 at the Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on January 13, 1947 in Summit County, OH.

He is survived by his sister: Jorjean Knife; many nieces and nephews; longtime friend: Sherry Scheuerman and his lifetime companions: his St. Bernards. He was preceded...

Wayne Hopper

Wayne Hopper

Jul 25, 2025

Wayne Hopper, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on July 25, 2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on August 18, 1938 in Winchester, KY to the late Cecil and Polly Lee (Counts) Hopper.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years of marriage: Sharon Leora (Wendland) Hopper; six children: Tamara Hopper of...

Barbara Lee Graham

Barbara Lee Graham

Jul 24, 2025

Barbara Lee Graham, age 92, of Troy, Ohio passed away on July 24, 2025 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County. She was born July 17, 1933 in Roanoke, IN to the late Floyd B. Kelsey and Hilda Lee (Bowman) Kelsey.

Barbara is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Kristi and Tom Shanesy, Kim and Bill Fulker, Amy...

Frederick L. Louthan

Frederick L. Louthan

Jul 21, 2025

Frederick L. Louthan, age 89, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Monday July 21, 2025.  He was born on June 8, 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Chester F. Louthan and Dorothy May (Anderson) Louthan.

He was a 1954 graduate of Milton-Union High School.  He attended The Ohio State University and Sinclair Community College.  He retired...

David E. Vrabel

David E. Vrabel

Jul 18, 2025

In the spirit of a life well-lived and a love that defies ordinary description, David E. Vrabel, in the words of his beloved wife, "changed state." He did so at 7:29 PM on July 18, 2025. "Matter and energy cannot be created or destroyed. It changes state," his wife, Maryanne, shared, a sentiment that perfectly captured their profound and...