Obituaries

Oct 22, 2018

Reva Bunch Dagley, 09/21/1931 to 10/22/2018

She was born a coal miner's daughter September 21, 1931, in Petros, Tennessee, to Roy and Sallie Duncan Bunch.

Reva graduated from Wartburg High School, where in addition to earning her diploma, she was a cheerleader. She also earned a degree at National Business College in Knoxville, becoming the...

Oct 21, 2018

Charles Stephen Taynor died at his residence October 21st, 2018 at the age of 68. He was born November 10th, 1949 to Donnal A. Taynor Sr. and Blanche Graham Taynor in Dayton, Ohio. Steve is survived by a son, Jeremy Weatherly (Tina), granddaughter Emily Weatherly, and grandson Nick Douthit. He is also survived by brothers Donnal A. Taynor Jr...

Oct 18, 2018

Charles W. Wintrow III, age 66, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Troy.  He was born on February 19, 1952 in Troy, Ohio to the late Charles W. Jr. and Ruby (Wesco) Wintrow.

Charles is survived by his wife of 20 years: Jan E. (Teeters) Wintrow; children and stepchildren: Angela Seagraves of Casstown;...

Oct 17, 2018

MARTHA R. FRIEND, AGE 98, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Brookdale of Troy. She was born in July 1920 and married H.M. "Mickey" Friend in July 1951. He preceded her in death in July 1999.

Martha is survived by her son: Jeffrey Friend, and his wife, Debra of Tipp City, OH; two...

Oct 17, 2018

AUDREY CROUCH, age 63, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City.  She was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 20, 1955 to the late Ronald R. and Esther Ann (Padgett) Brotherton.  Her husband of 42 years, Ross A. "Pee Wee" Crouch, preceded her in death on March 21, 2016.

Oct 16, 2018

Leo Sturgill, age 90, of Casstown, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on August 12, 1928 in Eolia, Kentucky to the late John A. and Drucella (Bowman) Sturgill.  He was married for 64 years to the late Lillian Berniece (Gibson) Sturgill.

Leo is survived by his children:  Teresa...

Oct 15, 2018

Doris G. Francis, age 85, formerly of Troy, more recently of Tipp City, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Tipp City.  She was born on October 24, 1932 in Madison, MN to the late Benjamin B. and Cecilia (Bauler) Goerger.   Doris was married to the late James R. Francis who passed away in 1999.

Doris...

Oct 14, 2018

Roger L. Rasor, age 96, of Tipp City, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on July 16, 1922 in Troy to the late Daniel B. Rasor and Naomi (Wion) Rasor.

Roger is survived by his wife of 75 years: Glenna M. (Lesher) Rasor; children: Bruce Rasor of Springfield; Gary A....

Oct 7, 2018

JOSHUA LOUIS YOUNG, age 32, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Columbus.  He was born on June 20, 1986 in Dayton to Corinne (Armstrong) Hicks of Dayton and the late Darrin Wayne Young.

In addition to his mother, Joshua is survived by sister: Tiffany Ipsen of Dayton; brother: Denver Hicks of Dayton; and...

Oct 6, 2018

TERI S. "SIS" MCGOWAN, age 46, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on March 28, 1972 in Gallipolis, OH to the late Steve Winn and Brenda (Clifford) Detrick.

Teri is survived by her fiancé: Michael Wood of Troy; one son: Isaiah (Brooklynn) McGowan of Troy; brother: Gary (Beckie)...

Oct 3, 2018

James A. Dawson of Troy, OH passed away October 3, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his wife of over sixty years, Shirley A. (Weiss) Dawson and by his parents, Charles and Estella (Gant) Dawson.

James was born February 2, 1933, in Wapakoneta, OH.  He graduated from Stivers High School in Dayton and attended Manchester College...

Oct 2, 2018

Lois Jean (Penny) Hall, age 62, of Troy, OH passed away on October 2, 2018 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on January 15, 1956 in Troy, OH to LaRee (Ault) Penny and the late Edgar Penny.

In addition to her mother, Lois is survived by her children: Amy Honeyman; Elmer (Michelle...

Oct 1, 2018

Ella Louise Bogan, age 69, of Troy, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center due to complications from surgery.  She was born March 2, 1949 in Blanchester, Ohio to the late Allen Isiac and Leona (Steele) Kairn.

Ella is survived by her husband of 48 years: Terry E. Bogan of Troy; son:...

Sep 29, 2018

Donald E. Brown, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his residence.  Don was born on April 20, 1933 in Troy, OH to the late Ralph Franklin Brown and Mildred Viola (Weaver) Brown Kessler.

Don is survived by his wife of 63 years: Mary Jane (Tobias) Brown; son and daughter-in-law: Jeff...

Sep 28, 2018

Annette M. Scarazzo, age 58, of Troy, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Spring Meade Health Center, Tipp City.  She was born on July 19, 1960 in New Castle, PA to the late Norman A. and Mary (Bobby) Scarazzo.

Annette is survived by siblings:  Armando D. (Loraine) Scarazzo of Boardman, OH; Robert M. (Gloria) Scarazzo...

Sep 26, 2018

HELEN LOUISE WEST, age 94, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at her home.  She was born on March 19, 1924 in Troy to the late Lloyd and Cora (Wildermuth) Melvin.  She was married to the late Robert J. West.

Helen is survived by 3 children: Carolyn Bolin of Troy, Rosemary (Alan) Leingang of...

Sep 25, 2018

Mary Bader died September 25, 2018 at Clare Bridge Sterling House of Troy.  Mary will be remembered with love by all who knew her.  Born August 19, 1924 in Troy to Maurice and Marjorie Gantz.  She graduated from Troy High School as salutatorian, class of '42 and the University of Cincinnati, with a B.S., valedictorian of the School of...

Sep 25, 2018

JUNIOR YOUNG, age 78, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on July 5, 1940 in New Boston, OH to the late Farret E. and Vera Ida (Lewis) Young, Sr.

Junior is survived by four daughters: Vicky Lynn (Doug) Boehringer of Covington, Bonnie Sue (Bob) Shaffer...

Sep 23, 2018

Jane Conley Estes, age 95, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born on February 3, 1923 in Cherokee, IA to the late Alerton and Hildred (Smith) Conley.  Jane was married to Andrew C. Estes and he preceded her in death on August 21, 1998.

Jane is survived...

Sep 22, 2018

Alice A. Crabtree, age 84, of Troy, passed away on September 22, 2018 at Genesis/Troy Care Center.

Alice was a member of Troy View Church of God.  She was a former member of Troy Moose, ARC and Troy Senior Citizens.  Alice also was a volunteer at Hayner Cultural Center in Troy.  She had been employed at Riverside...