Obituaries

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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...

Jack R. Clawson

Jack R. Clawson

Sep 16, 2019

Jack R. Clawson, age 89, of Troy, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Brookdale of Troy.  He was born on October 24, 1929 in Troy to the late Royce and Jessica (Short) Clawson.  Jack married Mary Lee (Mumford) Clawson on June 3, 1950 and they were married for 65 years.  She preceded him in death on July...

Edward M. Huette, Ii

Edward M. Huette, Ii

Sep 15, 2019

Edward M. Huette II, 77, of Troy, Ohio, passed on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at his home in Oro Valley, Arizona.  He is survived by his wife Jo Ann (Hartstein), son Scott, grandsons Soren and Sevrin, and brother Rodger.  He was preceded in death by his sister Barbara and brother Russell.

He was grateful for the opportunity...

Jesse W. "Red Feather" Saunders, Jr.

Jesse W. "Red Feather" Saunders, Jr.

Sep 3, 2019

JESSE W. "RED FEATHER" SAUNDERS, JR.

Jesse W. "Red Feather" Saunders, Jr., age 64, of Piqua, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on November 13, 1954 in Piqua, OH to the late Jess W. and Martha J. (Smith) Saunders.

Jesse is survived by his significant other:...

Robert William "Bob" Rohlfs

Robert William "Bob" Rohlfs

Sep 3, 2019

After a courageous battle, Robert William "Bob" Rohlfs, age 52 of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, September 3, 2019 at the Hospice Inpatient Unit.  Bob was born on July 1, 1967 in Cincinnati, OH to Robert and Dianna Rohlfs.

Bob is survived by his parents: Robert and Dianna Rohlfs; wife: Tonia (Smith) Rohlfs; children: Rainy, Josie...

Josephine Hiegel Urick

Josephine Hiegel Urick

Aug 31, 2019

Josephine Hiegel Urick, age 101, of Casstown, OH passed away on Saturday August 31, 2019 at Brookdale of Troy.  She was born on January 14, 1918 near Houston, OH to the late Joseph M. and Charlotte (Doren) Hiegel.  She was married to Gilbert C. Urick in 1938 and he preceded her in death in 1975.

Jo is...

Paul Eugene Sarber

Paul Eugene Sarber

Aug 30, 2019

Paul Eugene Sarber, age 95, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at SpringMeade, Tipp City, Ohio.  He was born on November 29, 1923 in Troy, Ohio to the late Bertram L and Angie (Abshire) Sarber.

Paul is survived by his daughter: Deb (Dean) Matthews of Troy; 4 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.  In...

Lillian Swann

Lillian Swann

Aug 29, 2019

Lillian Swann, age 100, formerly of Troy and more recently of Columbus, OH passed away on August 29, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on November 10, 1918 in Cabell County, WV to the late Claude and Lola (Page) Dickson.  She was married to Elbert "Doc" Swann on May 29, 1941 and he preceded her in death on...

Steven Leroy George

Steven Leroy George

Aug 28, 2019

STEVEN LEROY GEORGE, age 68, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield.  He was born on September 6, 1950 in Buffalo, NY to the late John J. and Nancy Ellen (Chronabery) George.

Steven is survived by his wife: Dorothy (LeVeck) George; children: Christopher George, Jennifer (Heather) Dazley and Helen...

Zackery Lee Schwausch

Zackery Lee Schwausch

Aug 26, 2019

ZACKERY LEE SCHWAUSCH, age 19, of Troy passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 as the result of an automobile accident in Troy.  He was born on October 19, 1999 in Columbus to Amy Jo (Perry) Schwausch of Troy and the late Paul Edward Schwausch, Jr.

In addition to his mother, Zackery is survived by his stepfather:...

Soraya Rivadeneira

Soraya Rivadeneira

Aug 25, 2019

SORAYA RIVADENEIRA, age 49, of Troy, passed away following an automobile accident on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Shelby County, OH.  She was born on March 18, 1970 in Quito, Ecuador to Julio Rivadeneira and the late Rosa (Revelo) Rivadeneira.

In addition to her father, Soraya is survived by her husband of 22 years, Ruben Huerta; daughters:...

Dorothy Mae (Ross)  Supinger

Dorothy Mae (Ross) Supinger

Aug 23, 2019

DOROTHY MAE SUPINGER, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Friday August 23, 2019 at her daughter's residence in Pleasant Hill.  She was born on August 8, 1940 in Troy to the late Glenn and Hallie (Foutz) Ross.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Doug E. (Lisa) Supinger of Troy, , David Glenn (Joy) Ross of Troy,...

Kora Belle Chasteen Bolton

Kora Belle Chasteen Bolton

Aug 22, 2019

Kora Belle Chasteen Bolton, infant daughter of Lindsey Taylor Bolton and William Jacob Chasteen passed away on August 22, 2019.  Kora Belle is survived by her parents; brother: Austin Chasteen; grandparents: Donna Bolton, Jeff Bolton, Chris Chasteen, Mary Chasteen and Cindy Boomershine and other family and friends.

A family gathering will be held at the convenience of...