Obituaries
Earl D. Gheen
Oct 25, 2019
Earl D. Gheen, age 90, of Troy, joined his wife of 64 years, Jewel, on her 90th birthday October 25th, 2019. Earl was born on June 18th, 1929 to the late Frank and Esther (Oswalt) Gheen. He was a graduate of Elizabeth School where he excelled in basketball and baseball. Earl enlisted in the Army in 1953 and served...
Jon L. Westerling
Oct 22, 2019
JON L. WESTERLING, age 71, of Troy, passed away on October 22, 2019 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. Jon was born in Troy on June 23, 1948 to the late William and Janet (Waltz) Westerling.
Jon is survived by his wife of almost 51 years: Beverly (Sphar) Westerling; two children: Cinda (Jay) Alspaugh of...
Alaina Ashley Mahran
Oct 21, 2019
ALAINA ASHLEY MAHRAN, age 21, of Troy and formerly of Englewood, passed away on October 21, 2019 at home. Alaina was born in Dayton on April 20, 1998 to Dr. Lewis and Michelle (McIlwaine) Mahran.
In addition to her parents, Alaina is survived by her grandmother: Rhoda Mahran; siblings: Emily and Jacob; uncles: Howard and Matthew Mahran;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

