Obituaries

Jan 11, 2019

MARY KATHLEEN TALLMAN, age 89, of Pleasant Plain, OH, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at her residence.  She was born around Ansonia, OH on July 1, 1929 to the late Dewey Jonathan and Gladys Viola (Trissel) Howell.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis L. Tallman, on April 23, 1997.

Mary is survived...

Jan 8, 2019

Eugene "Gene" Thomas Gretch, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  Gene was born on January 5, 1935 in Detroit, MI to the late Joseph and Helena (Glegola) Gretch.

Gene is survived by his wife of 56 years: Theresa (McDonough) Gretch; daughters and sons-in-law:...

Jan 7, 2019

Carl Douglas "Doug" Clevenger, age 65, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his wife and children.  He was born on December 28, 1953 to Margie (Nichols) Clevenger of Troy and the late Carl E. Clevenger.

In addition to his mother, Doug is survived by his wife of 43...

Jan 6, 2019

Gaylen W. Young, age 79, of Tipp City, OH passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on May 31, 1939 in Tulsa, OK to the late Leslie A. and Gladys Wilsey.

In addition to her parents, Gaylen was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Richard J. (Dick) Young,...

Jan 5, 2019

Verla L. Pautsch, age 98, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on April 11, 1920 in Greenview, IL to the late Harry Henry and Eda Anna (Hildebrand) Wohler.

Verla is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law:  Linda Cleveland of Springboro, OH, Debbie and Carlos Hernandez of Dallas,...

Jan 2, 2019

David Lynn Harvey, age 59, of Piqua, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  He was born on November 1, 1959 in Troy, Ohio.  He was born to the late Merlin Edward and Ruby Ellen (Huff) Harvey.

David is survived by his children: David (Angel Gibson) Harvey Jr. of Piqua, Chandra (Christopher) Reynolds of Piqua, and Brittany...

Dec 30, 2018

Marianne T Byrnes-Castaneda passed peacefully on December 30, 2018 at her home in Troy.  She was born June 2, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert J and Bertha C Byrnes.

She was preceded in death by her mom, Bertha C Byrnes.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony Castaneda, and her two daughters, Katherine and...

Dec 28, 2018

THOMAS LEE VANCHURE, age 71, of Troy, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on October 23, 1947 in Wheeling, WV to the late Charles and Bertha (Vickers) Vanchure.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 54 years: Sharon Kay (Yount) Vanchure; children: Penny Vanchure of Troy, Thomas (Angie) Vanchure of...

Dec 25, 2018

JILL L. RIFFELL, age 56, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018.  She was born in Piqua on January 4, 1962 to Jean (Covault) Riffell of Casstown and the late Donald Riffell, who passed away on June 30, 2006.

Jill is survived by four children: Brandi (Chad) Hopkins of Dayton, Lynne (Louie) Walker of Troy,...

Dec 25, 2018

HOLLI J. TENNANT, age 46, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at her residence.  She was born on November 1, 1972 in Troy to David W. and Vikki (Lauber) Tennant.

In addition to her parents, Holli is survived by two brothers: David (Molly) Tennant of New Carlisle and Todd (Jennifer) Tennant of Tipp City;...

Dec 25, 2018

DANNY RAYMOND FRAZIER, age 37, of Casstown, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on September 13, 1981 in Dayton to Vera "Geneva" (Hall) Frazier of Fortville, IN and the late William Frazier, Jr.

Danny is survived by his wife: Nikki (Jones) Frazier; one daughter:...

Dec 23, 2018

ANITA M. IRVIN, age 60, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on July 9, 1958 in Bangor, ME to the late Norman and Elizabeth (Myers) Jolliff.

Anita is survived by her husband of 24 years: Sam Irvin, Jr.; one daughter: Aliya Purtee of Troy; one son: Sean Irvin...

Dec 22, 2018

Steve Campbell, age 72, of Troy passed away peacefully on December 22, 2018.  Steve was born on July 8, 1946 in Clinton, IL to the late Howard and Millie (Martin) Campbell. Steve is survived by his wife of 17 1/2 years:  Julie A. (Leapley) Campbell; two children:  Mike (Tracy) Campbell of Pinson, AL., and Julie (Steve) Miller of Galveston,...

Dec 19, 2018

June Harellson, age 73, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born on June 2, 1945 in St. Helens, England to the late Cassil and Mary (Atherton) Lounsbury.

June is survived by daughter: Kristina Karshner of Lebanon, OH; granddaughter: Chelsea Gilliam of Newport, KY; sister and brother-in-law:...

Dec 15, 2018

Paul Edward Dick, age 72, of Gaffney, SC and formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his residence.  He was born September 20, 1946 in Troy, OH to the late Russell Edward and Viola Ruth (Cotterman) Dick.  Preceded in death by sister: Mildred A. Mowery.

He is survived by children: Mrs. Jeannie...

Dec 14, 2018

Marjorie Mary (Pequignot) Sink (95) celebrated life until December 14th, 2018.

Marjorie, born June 4, 1923, was the oldest of four children of Ervin and Marie (Hartmeier) Pequignot of Greenville, Ohio.  Marjorie attended Greenville High School where she met her husband of 73 years, Robert (Bob) Sink. Following their marriage Bob and Marjorie lived virtually the rest...

Dec 14, 2018

Richard W. Klockner, age 89, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Garbry Ridge, Piqua, OH.  Dick was born on December 27, 1928 in Galion, Oh to the late Wilbur and Irene (Garverick) Klockner.  Dick was married to Ruby Ellen (Yount) for 55 years and she preceded him in death on February 27, 2008.

Dec 13, 2018

CHRISTOPHER DAVID SIRMAN, age 55, of Tipp City, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on December 25, 1962 in Kingsville, TX to Patricia Mell (Caperton) Sirman of Oklahoma and the late William Franklin Sirman.

Christopher is survived by one daughter: Jillian Marie McCoy of...

Dec 12, 2018

BRYANT MICHAEL LE JONES, of Troy, passed away on December 12, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born to Scott Michael and Aluscia Le (Combs) Jones of Troy, OH.

In addition to his parents, Bryant is survived by two sisters: Whitney and Harper, both at home; Maternal Grandparents: Lori (Gary) Harrison of Richmond,...

Dec 11, 2018

IVAN E. KUNKLEMAN, age 83, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on March 14, 1935 in Potsdam, OH to the late Ellis and Opal (Kress) Kunkleman.

Ivan is survived by his wife of 62 years: Patricia A. (Shuman) Kunkleman; three children: Scott (Joanne Wilson) Kunkleman of Jupiter, FL,...