Obituaries

Nov 27, 2018

Helen L. (Sphar) Butt, age 88, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City. A life-long resident of Troy, she is remembered fondly by her family as a diligent and caring wife and mother. Formerly, she worked as a switchboard operator for the General Telephone Company then later for Hobart Manufacturing. A member of the...

Nov 27, 2018

Elizabeth Ferguson, age 90, of Piqua, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at her home. She was born in Palerma, WV on January 17, 1928 to the late Pembrook and Ella Victoria (Queen) Adkins. She was married to the late Wayne Ferguson, Jr.

Elizabeth is survived by her children: Sharon (Mark) Oplinger of Englewood, FL...

Nov 26, 2018

Raymond D. Stoner, age 76, of Troy, OH passed away on November 26, 2018 at Troy Care Center, Troy, OH.  Raymond was born on May 2, 1942 in Detroit, MI to the late Robert and Wilma (Woolverton) Stoner.

Raymond is survived by four children:  Rae Ann Lindholm, Rachel Welch, Rhonda Wolf and Robert Stoner; one brother: Richard...

Nov 26, 2018

George R. Shoop, Jr, age 64, of Troy, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at his home. He was born in Troy, Ohio on October 16, 1954 to the late George E. Shoop and Kathryn (Harper) Johnson.

George is survived by his wife of 40 years: Jacqueline "Jackie" (Furrow) Shoop; children: Beth Shoop of Troy, Jamie...

Nov 21, 2018

Ronald Edwin Hufford, age 82, of Casstown, OH passed away at his residence on November 21, 2018. Ronald was born in Troy, OH on February 23, 1936 to the late Paul and Marybelle (Rogers) Hufford.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 59 years, Norma (Collins) Hufford; three children: Diane (Jerry) Walker of Fairfield, CA, Steven (Jennifer...

Nov 18, 2018

THOMAS GREGORY "GREG" FRISS, age 87, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018.  He was born on July 18, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Raymond and Babette (Shneewind) Friss.

Greg is survived by his wife: Carol L. (Smith) Friss of Troy; one son: Brian Friss of Racine, WI; Stepson: Brian (Denise) Bell of Columbus, OH;...

Nov 17, 2018

DAN G. MADER, age 67, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.  He was born in Piqua on July 27, 1951 to Albert R. "Al" Mader of Troy and the late Joy M. Mader.

In addition to his father, Dan is survived by...

Nov 15, 2018

ROBERT LYNN HOLLSTED, age 92, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on July 23, 1926 in Gagen, WI to the late Grant and Myrtle (Johnston) Hollsted.  His wife, Delores (Zimmerman) Hollsted, preceded him in death on May 18, 2001.

Robert is survived...

Nov 14, 2018

Peter Enright Jenkins, former Mayor of Troy, Ohio, died on November 14, 2018 following a lengthy illness.  He was 84 years old.

Peter Jenkins is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Aileen Bodenmiller Jenkins, son David Clayton Jenkins (Matthew Bennett) of Studio City, California, daughter Mary Elizabeth (Robb) Barker of Richardson, Texas and

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Nov 13, 2018

Glenn M. Nally passed on November 13, 2018.  He was born on November 8, 1927.  Glenn is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beverly A. Nally and his five children, Dr. Shawn (Renee) Nally, Kevin (Nadine) Nally, Mary Ann Nally, Kathy (Matt) Chabot, and Maureen Stites.  He has nine grandchildren: Dane Wilson; Graham Wilson; Kevin Nally, Jr.; Killian...

Nov 11, 2018

JANICE I. FRANK, age 79 of Troy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born on August 7, 1939 in Troy to the late Lauren and Marjorie (Mott) Widener.

Janice is survived by her husband of 57 years: Charles William...

Nov 11, 2018

Heather Edna Shephard, age 83, long time resident of Plymouth, MI., passed away peacefully November 11, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 1, 1934 in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Frank and Catherine (Stanger) Watson.

Heather is survived by her husband of 63 years, Sterling Shephard, daughters: Catherine (Steve) McKenny of...

Nov 10, 2018

DAVID FRANK JONES, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are being handled by Baird Funeral Home in Troy.

Nov 9, 2018

Sharon K. Milligan, age 72, of Troy, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at SpringMeade Heath Center. She was born in Urbana on September 2, 1946 to the late Earl and Edna Mae (Hart) Donavan. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceeded in death by her husband Donald L. "Butch" Milligan in 2006 and son David Milligan...

Nov 3, 2018

Mark Duane Short, 82, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. He was born in Troy, OH on April 8, 1936 to the late Byron and Mable Short and was a life-long resident of Troy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Janet (Harshbarger) Short and brother Norman Gene...

Nov 3, 2018

Jonathan Peters Borgerding was born in New Albany, Indiana on February 2nd, 1929 and took his final breath on November 3rd, 2018 in Troy, Ohio. Jonathan lived a humble life, a life full of service for others. Jonathan, known as "Jack" began working on a farm where he was raised running a team of horses. He was a 1st....

Nov 3, 2018

Martha K. Bartik, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, November 03, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born in Belmont Co., Ohio on March 9, 1939  to the late Lee Garrison and Martha Bell (Ryan) Byard.

Martha is survived by her husband of 55 years, Mike Bartik; sons: Mark (Linda) Bartik of Rapid...

Nov 2, 2018

Michael Edward Brokschmidt, age 72, of Tipp City, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born in Troy on September 21, 1946 to the late William H. and Rose Marie (O'Conner) Brokschmidt.

Michael is survived by his wife of 50 years: Kay (Mikels) Brokschmidt; children: Marlane (Joel) Webb of Marion, IN...

Nov 2, 2018

Jennifer L. (Zeller) Littlejohn, age 45, of Troy, OH passed away at her residence on November 2, 2018.

Private family services are scheduled for a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Baird Funeral Home.

Nov 1, 2018

MICHAEL DAVID BROWNING, age 46, of Troy, passed away on November 1, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident.  He was born on June 3, 1972 in Troy to David E. and Beverly (Adkins) Browning.

In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by two brothers: Andrew Browning and Ben Browning, both of Troy; one nephew:...