Obituaries

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Sandra K. Smith

Sandra K. Smith

Oct 20, 2019

SANDRA K. SMITH, age 74, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on December 23, 1944 in Troy to the late Carl George and Mary Elizabeth (Gage) Smith.

Sandra is survived by one sister: Marilyn McIlvain of Tipp City; and two brothers: Richard Smith of Vandalia and Marvin Smith...

Rita M. "Judee" Harbaugh

Rita M. "Judee" Harbaugh

Oct 19, 2019

Rita M. "Judee" Harbaugh, age 74, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019.  Judee was born on November 14, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Arthur Singer and Joy (Baumgardt) Singer Smith.

Judee is survived by her husband: Philip W. Harbaugh; daughters: Patricia Orlijan and Kimberly Orlijan; grandson: Rowan Orlijan-Rhyne; siblings: Diana Reigle,...

Kimberly K. Athey

Kimberly K. Athey

Oct 18, 2019

KIMBERLY K. ATHEY, age 60, of Troy, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on November 8, 1958 in Piqua, OH to Rose Ann (Barnhart) Lyme and the late Ralph Levon Lyme.

In addition to her mother, Kimberly is survived by her husband of 39 years: Jeff Athey; children: Josh (Lisa)...

Glenn R. Reed

Glenn R. Reed

Oct 15, 2019

Glenn R. Reed, age 67, of Troy, OH passed away on October 15, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on October 20, 1951 in Troy, OH to the late Smith and Eva (Sharits) Reed.

Glenn is survived by his son: Joshua Reed of Columbus, OH; sisters and brothers-in-law: Winnie (Denny Wyen) Smith of Troy; Wanda Fulcher...

Anna Mary (Maker)  Mooney

Anna Mary (Maker) Mooney

Oct 14, 2019

ANNA MARY MOONEY, age 98, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born on May 20, 1921 in Dayton to the late Bernard and Josephene (Gecʹanskaite) Maker.

Anna is survived by one son: Davis Owens of FL; one Stepdaughter: Joyce Grant of PA; and one Stepson: Bill Mooney of...

Anita C. Vance

Anita C. Vance

Oct 11, 2019

Anita C. Vance, age 81, of Troy, OH went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2019.  Anita was born on May 26, 1938 in Tazewell, VA to the late John and Rhoda (Cline) Chapman.

Anita is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Lita and Mark Williams of Troy; sister: Alma Ruth Mohalley of...

Willard T. "Tom" Mccoy

Willard T. "Tom" Mccoy

Oct 11, 2019

Willard T. "Tom" McCoy, age 48, of Troy passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH.  Tom was born on June 14, 1971 in Troy, OH to Barbara (Bostic) McCoy McFarland of Ludlow Falls, OH and the late William E. McCoy Sr.

In addition to his mother, Tom is...

James Darrell Flesher

James Darrell Flesher

Oct 11, 2019

JAMES DARRELL FLESHER, age 83, of Troy, formerly of Tipp City, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy, OH.  He was born on January 2, 1936 in Watseka, IL to the late Wendell P. and Emma L. (Rhoades) Flesher.

Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years: Dorine...

Vally H. Meyer

Vally H. Meyer

Oct 10, 2019

VALLY H. MEYER, age 86, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Clare Bridge of Troy.  She was born on October 18, 1932 in Germany to the late Johann and Walburga Ambros.

Vally is survived by her children: Gordon (Denise) Meyer of Dayton, OH and Deborah (Rick) Irons of Lake Junaluska, NC; siblings: Hans, Arthur, Reinhold,...

Betty L. Gerken

Betty L. Gerken

Oct 4, 2019

Betty L. Gerken, age 90, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday October 4, 2019 at State of the Heart Hospice Care at Wayne Hospital, Greenville, OH.  She was born on July 6, 1929 in Buckland, OH to the late Adrian Junior and Gladys Marie (Spees) Smith.  Betty was married to the late Arnold E. Gerken, her husband of...

Delmar (Del) M. Preston

Delmar (Del) M. Preston

Oct 4, 2019

Delmar (Del) M. Preston, age 82, of Troy, Ohio passed away at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy on Friday, October 4, 2019 surrounded by his family and long-time friend Larry Giangulio.

Del was born November 6, 1936 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Mason and Virginia Preston.  Del is survived by his...

Ruth E. Falter

Ruth E. Falter

Oct 2, 2019

Ruth E. Falter, age 92, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community in Sidney.  Ruth was born on December 23, 1926 in Dayton, OH to the late Clyde and Susanna Mae (Evans) Evans.  Ruth married Richard J. Falter on May 28, 1949 and he preceded her in death on...

Margie Harrelson Phillips

Margie Harrelson Phillips

Sep 30, 2019

Margie Harrelson Phillips, age 64, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Monday, September 30, 2019 in Chevy Chase, MD. Born and raised in Troy, OH, she spent her childhood as a loving sister, daughter, niece, and granddaughter. An excellent student, varsity cheerleader, and graduate of Troy High School, Margie then went on to study Criminal Justice and Corrections at...

Doris Ann Blackmore

Doris Ann Blackmore

Sep 30, 2019

Doris Ann Blackmore, 91, of Troy, departed from this life on September 30, 2019 surrounded by family and love.  Dorrie leaves behind a legacy of community involvement and love from fellowship in many much enjoyed community activities including Troy Current Events and the Troy Music Club.  She loved to play Bridge and was involved in many groups both in...

Rosalie Sue (Kroger)  Calvert

Rosalie Sue (Kroger) Calvert

Sep 29, 2019

Rosalie Sue (Kroger) Calvert, 83, of Troy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Sept. 29. She died of complications from Wegener's disease and lymphoma.

Rosalie was born to Esther (Allspach) and Carl Kroger and was the youngest of 8 children. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. As a...

Dwane C. Northup

Dwane C. Northup

Sep 25, 2019

DWANE C. NORTHUP, age 83, of Troy, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.  He was born in Gallipolis Ferry, WV on September 28, 1935 to the late Darius and Thelma (McGraw) Northup.

Dwane is survived by his wife of 64 years, whom he married August 13, 1955: Lois L. (Plantz) Northup; son:...

Carol Smith

Carol Smith

Sep 25, 2019

CAROL SMITH, age 76, of Troy, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her residence.  She was born in Lubbock, TX on September 7, 1943.

Carol is survived by her husband of 49 years: DeWayne Smith; two sons: Ethan (Stephanie L.) Smith of Tipp City, OH and Matthew Wayne (Stephanie B.) of Virginia Beach, VA; siblings: Anne...

John Arend Timmers

John Arend Timmers

Sep 24, 2019

JOHN AREND TIMMERS, age 61, of Troy, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in St. Marys, Ohio.  He was born in 1957 in Middletown, Ohio to the late John Henry and Shirley Jeanne (Arend) Timmers.

John was preceded in death by his parents as well as John and Sheri's daughter: Morgan Timmers. John...

Kathleen V. (Cross)  Root

Kathleen V. (Cross) Root

Sep 22, 2019

KATHLEEN V. ROOT, age 93, passed away peacefully with family by her side, September 22, 2019, at Stonespring of Vandalia.  She was born September 23, 1925 in Pittsburg, Ohio to Preston and Viola Cross.  She was preceded in death by her first husband: Earl Tasker; and her second husband: Jessie Root; grandaughter: Bridget Tasker; and three brothers and three...

Raymond Becker

Raymond Becker

Sep 22, 2019

Raymond Becker, age 99 and 11 months, passed from this life to his eternal life, September 22, 2019.  He is once more with the love of his life, his wife Florence, who passed March 2, 2016.  Raymond and Florence celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary October 5, 2015.

Raymond was the only child born to his parents, Rolla...