Obituaries

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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...

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...