Obituaries

Aug 22, 2019

STEPHANIE ELIZABETH MERTZ, age 58, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on December 30, 1960 in Troy, OH to Lowell Arnold and Esther (Artz) Sinclair.

In addition to her parents, Stephanie is survived by her husband: Robert Edward "Ed" Mertz of Troy;...

Aug 19, 2019

CHRISTINE MICHELE STONE, age 69, of Troy, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born on August 7, 1950 in Dayton to the late Paul S. and Doris (Deck) Shade.

Christine is survived by two children: Rebecca Stone of West Milton and Stephen Stone of Dayton; and two siblings:...

Aug 18, 2019

Thomas R. Rupert, age 62, of Troy, OH passed away on August 18, 2019 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH.  Tom was born on August 22, 1956 in Troy, OH to the late Kenneth R. and Opal (Warren) Rupert.

Tom is survived by his brothers:  Terry and Tim Rupert both of Troy.  In addition to...

Aug 18, 2019

Trevor Aaron Griffieth, age 18, of Piqua, OH passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 18, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on March 11, 2001 in Centerville, OH to Kathy and Todd Griffieth, who survive. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James Griffieth, maternal grandfather, Claude Begin and his cousin Jakob Troy.

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Aug 12, 2019

Robert A. "Bob" Morgan, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Caldwell House.  He was born on December 10, 1930 in St. Paris, OH.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law:  Floyd M. "Butch" and Terri Morgan of Troy; Gary L. and Debbie Morgan of Troy; Daughter and son-in-law: ...

Aug 11, 2019

Darlene J. Wetmore, age 72, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on February 26, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the late Charles B. and Vera Viola (Thomas) Fisher.

She is survived by her children: Anthony (Nikole) Wetmore of North Bend, OR; Jenny (Erique) Diggs of Troy; and...

Aug 11, 2019

Gerald D. Adkins, age 68, of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Williamstown, KY.  He was born June 29, 1951 in Troy to the late Arthur Adkins and Dorothy Mae (Fyffe) Lee.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 25 years: Karen M. (Lawrence) Adkins of Greenville; children: Bryan (Heather) Adkins and Liza...

Aug 8, 2019

Karen Kay Fisher, age 62, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born February 17, 1957 in Troy to the late Kimpton Lewis and Beatrice Plantz.

Karen is survived by two children: Tony (Miriam) Huffman of Houston, TX and Andrew Huffman of KY.; sisters: Wanda, Sheila, Phyllis,...

Aug 1, 2019

Roger Douglas Argabright, age 86, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Randall Residence, Tipp City, Ohio.  He was born on March 9, 1933 in St. Paris, Ohio to the late Charles and Helen (Eustache) Argabright.

Roger is survived by three children: Douglas Allen Argabright of Canton; Daniel Lee (Marlene) Argabright of Westfield...

Jul 31, 2019

Melissa A. (Myers) Long, age 76, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Dayton.  She was born on August 5, 1942 to the late George and Peggy (Donovan) Myers.

Melissa is survived by her daughter: Amy (Don) LeVan; beloved grandchildren Ryan and Emma, all of Troy; sister: Cathie Murray; and...

Jul 26, 2019

Howard A. Shaneyfelt, 93, of Troy, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 26th at StoryPoint Troy.  Born December 26th, 1925 in Troy, Ohio to the late Earl & Lucille Shaneyfelt.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Shaneyfelt (Berhle) of Troy, Ohio; children: Cindy Jo Merritt...

Jul 24, 2019

Roger Yount, age 90, of Troy passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at StoryPoint Senior Living.  He recently celebrated his 72nd wedding anniversary with his high school sweetheart Alice. Roger worked for 43 years at Brown Bridge/Kimberly-Clark advancing to plant manager, holding a patent for producing pressure sensitive adhesive.

Roger lived a life filled with travel,...

Jul 23, 2019

Barbara A. Josza, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.  Barbara was born on March 25, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Steve and Sallie (Zulewski) LaBant.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 58 years: David G. Josza; children: David Josza of West Palm Beach, FL; Bill (Pam) Josza of...

Jul 22, 2019

Christopher Stephen Lundy, age 63, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 22, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident.  Chris was born on October 4, 1955 in Lubbock, TX to the late James Palmer Lundy and Evelyn Marcella (Swartz) Lundy.

Chris is survived by his wife: Joan (Lowry) Lundy; son: Ryan Thompson; grandchildren:...

Jul 17, 2019

Jean B. Chapman, age 91, formerly of Troy, OH and more recently of Piqua Manor, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.  Jean was born on May 9, 1928 in New Carlisle, OH to the late Carroll G. and Lucille F. (Bischoff) Bere.

Jean is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Dottie (husband, John) Davis of Piqua,...

Jul 15, 2019

Helen R. Caldwell, age 90, of Troy, OH, formerly of New Carlisle, OH, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Caldwell House in Troy.  Helen was born on January 5, 1929 in Magnet, IN to the late William Wesley and Clarice (Bailey) Waddle.

Helen is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Charles and Jean Caldwell...

Jul 12, 2019

Beverly Ann Davis, age 81, from Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully July 12, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital due to a stroke. She was born September 22, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Talbot and Mamie Aymond, but spent most of her formative years in New Iberia, Louisiana. She married Gary L. Slough in April of 1956 and...

Jul 10, 2019

RANDALL J. BLACKBURN, age 80, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. He was born on October 12, 1938 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Melvin Carl and Pansey Marie (Scott) Blackburn. Randall is survived by his wife of 37 years: Carol M. (Quick) Blackburn; three children: Terry...

Jul 9, 2019

GALE B. COX, age 65, of Kettering, formerly of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born on January 17, 1954 in Troy to the late Ishmael and Juanita (Blevins) Bentley.

Gale is survived by two children: Terry (Tricia) Swallow of Kettering and Tami Pike of Louisville, KY; one brother:...

Jul 8, 2019

Nancy E. Lammers, age 82, of Troy, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Stillwater Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center, Covington, Ohio.  She was born on January 1, 1937 in Troy, OH to the late Leon and Violet (Berry) Hales.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 58 years: Charles F. Lammers; daughter: Robin Jean Taylor;...