Obituaries

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Jeremey Michael King

Jeremey Michael King

Jan 28, 2019

Jeremey Michael King, age 34, of Troy, formerly of Hamilton, OH passed away on January 28, 2019 at Drake Center, Cincinnati after battling glioblastoma brain cancer since 2013.  He was born on December 23, 1984 in Cincinnati, OH.

He is survived by his father and step mother: Floyd Michael (Beth Dare) King of Hamilton; mother and step...

Donald M. "Don" Smith

Donald M. "Don" Smith

Jan 27, 2019

DONALD M. "DON" SMITH, age 76, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on March 16, 1942 in Troy to the late Omer P. and Charlotta L. (Linn) Smith.

Don is survived by his wife of 49 years: Bonnie (Sleppy) Smith; son and daughter-in-law: Douglas "Doug" and Theresa Smith;...

Shirley E. (Durand)  Heffner

Shirley E. (Durand) Heffner

Jan 27, 2019

Shirley E. Heffner, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  She was born on June 1, 1937 in Piqua, OH to the late Robert C. and Mary Beatrice (Rudy) Durand.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 58 years: John E. "Jake" Heffner, whom she...

William S. "Bill" Oda

William S. "Bill" Oda

Jan 26, 2019

William S. "Bill" Oda walked into the arms of Jesus on January 26, 2019, at the age of 83. He is survived by Sue, his wife of 60 years; children Mark (Sandy), Scott (Robin), Todd (Sharon), Kim (Lydia Matthews), Christy (Christian) LaVigne; 17 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 10:00 AM,...

Wayne A. Nave

Wayne A. Nave

Jan 22, 2019

Wayne A. Nave, age 80, of Troy, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Trinity Community of Beavercreek during his brief stay.  He was born on January 13, 1939 in Dayton to the late Alice Jean Hupman Nave.  His wife of 39 years, Georgia Jean Nave, preceded him in death on February 17, 2015....

Mark Thomas Smith

Mark Thomas Smith

Jan 20, 2019

MARK THOMAS SMITH, age 54, of Piqua, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born in Piqua on December 6, 1964 to the late Louis and Alberta (Stockton) Smith.

Mark is survived by two daughters: Maya and Mackenzie Smith; three brothers: Louis Smith, Jr., Mike Smith and Lee Smith; and four...

Marjorie L. (Frantz)  Roeth

Marjorie L. (Frantz) Roeth

Jan 20, 2019

Marjorie L. Roeth, age 95, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on January 16, 1924 in Conover, OH to the late Joseph H. and Estella (Neese) Frantz.

Marjorie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law:  Craig and Gina Long of Hendersonville, NC and Brian and Angela Roeth...

Milus Long Jr.

Milus Long Jr.

Jan 19, 2019

Milus Long Jr., age 75, of Troy, OH passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH.  He was born on December 8, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Milus and Lillian (Miracle) Long.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years: Mary (Harp) Long; son: Jimmy Wayne (Casey) Long of Moraine,...

John William English

John William English

Jan 15, 2019

John William English, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  John was born on July 11, 1937 in Sidney, OH to the late Homer E. and Mary Jane (Drake) English.

John is survived by his wife of 62 years: Rose Ann (Sailor) English; daughter: Karen Sue English-Shurte of Bradford, OH; sons: Mark...

David Lee Conway

David Lee Conway

Jan 14, 2019

David Lee Conway, age 73, of Sugar Grove, NC passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 in Winston-Salem, NC.  David was born on January 13, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Francis Leo and Elizabeth Ann (Butcher) Conway.

David is survived by his loving wife:  Jana Sue (Berchtold) Conway; son and daughter-in-law: Dr. Jason David and Susan (Beck) Conway of...

Dolores J.  "Dee" Harris

Dolores J. "Dee" Harris

Jan 13, 2019

Dolores J. "Dee" Harris, age 82, of Troy, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1936 in Hamilton to the late Marvin and Beatrice (Bacon) Setser. She married Charles F. "Chuck" Harris on July 10, 1954 and he preceded her in death August 2, 2006. In addition, Dee was also...

Allan R. Swank

Allan R. Swank

Jan 13, 2019

Allan R. Swank, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on January 26, 1932 in Fletcher, OH to the late Walter Ray and Gladys (Kiser) Swank.

Allan is survived by his wife of 65 years of marriage: Patsy A. "Pat" (Ross) Swank; daughter: Tracy Horn of...

June Z. Keim

June Z. Keim

Jan 12, 2019

June Z. Keim, age 100, of Brookdale, formerly of Casstown, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  She was born June 25, 1918 in Miami County to the late John Henry and Ethel (Hildebrand) Aughbaugh.  She married Raymond Andrew Keim on May 14, 1949 and he preceded her in death on April 26, 2008....

Mary Kathleen (Howell)  Tallman

Mary Kathleen (Howell) Tallman

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...

Eugene Thomas Gretch

Eugene Thomas Gretch

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:...

Carl Douglas  "Doug" Clevenger

Carl Douglas "Doug" Clevenger

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...

Gaylen W. Young

Gaylen W. Young

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,...

Verla L. Pautsch

Verla L. Pautsch

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,...

David Lynn Harvey

David Lynn Harvey

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...

Marianne T. Byrnes-Castaneda

Marianne T. Byrnes-Castaneda

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...