Obituaries

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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...

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:...