Obituaries

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Charles E. Rader, Jr.

Charles E. Rader, Jr.

Sep 18, 2018

CHARLES E. RADER, JR., age 66, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on February 14, 1952 in Waupaca, WI to the late Charles E. and Veda Nadine (Carnes) Rader, Sr.

Charles is survived by two children: Jennifer Lange of Piqua and Jason Rader of Troy;...

James W. Powell Ii

James W. Powell Ii

Sep 16, 2018

James W. Powell II, age 48, of St. Paris, OH passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy, OH.  He was born on June 10, 1970 in Piqua, OH to the late Arlene (Ward) and Dallas Greene.

He is survived by his wife: Pennie (Baldwin) Powell; children: Richard Waters...

Betty L Cavanaugh

Betty L Cavanaugh

Sep 15, 2018

Betty L. Cavanaugh, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  Betty was born on October 29, 1936 in Xenia, OH.

Betty is survived by her five children:  Lonnie Cavanaugh of Troy, OH; Betty Jane (Ron Deitch) Cavanaugh of Clarington, OH; Emily (Tabitha Crawford) Cavanaugh of Piqua,...

Melissa Suzanne (Stolle)  Wannemacher

Melissa Suzanne (Stolle) Wannemacher

Sep 13, 2018

MELISSA SUZANNE WANNEMACHER, age 45, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born in Richmond, IN on October 8, 1972 to John M. and Priscilla (Sparks) Stolle of Troy.

In addition to her parents, Melissa is survived by five children: Margaret "Maggie", Eleanor "Ellie", Elizabeth "Libby", John "Jack" and...

Earl E. Roach

Earl E. Roach

Sep 13, 2018

Earl Emerson Roach, age 91, of Casstown, OH passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at his home. He was born July 7, 1927 in Lawrence County, Ohio to the late Alfred and Glenna (Kingery) Roach.

Earl is survived by wife: Rose (Malone) Roach; children:  Jim (Nicki) Roach of Troy, Sam (Tina) Roach of Troy, Nancy (James) Macy...

Marvin E. Parks

Marvin E. Parks

Sep 12, 2018

Marvin E. Parks, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Genesis/Troy Care, Troy, Ohio. Marvin was born December 29, 1924 in Clark County, Ohio to the late George, Sr. and Sara (Gram) Parks.  He married Helen Louise Parks on July 28, 1950, and she preceded him in death on July 21, 2018.

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Cindy Kay (Weeks)  Leffel

Cindy Kay (Weeks) Leffel

Sep 12, 2018

Cindy Kay (Weeks) Leffel age 64, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Ohio Masonic Home surrounded by her loving family. Born June 21, 1954, in Troy, Ohio, Cindy was a 1972 graduate of Miami East High School.

Cindy married Steven D. Leffel on November 17, 1979, and he survives. Cindy is also survived by daughter...

Joy M. (Deal)  Mader

Joy M. (Deal) Mader

Sep 7, 2018

JOY M. MADER, age 87, of Troy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 7, 2018.  She was born on June 21, 1931 in Lena, OH to the late Merle and Irene (Tamplin) Deal.

Joy is survived by her husband, whom she shared more than 70 years with: Albert R. "Al" Mader of...

Grayson Evan Loerke

Grayson Evan Loerke

Sep 6, 2018

Grayson Evan Loerke, age 22 of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at his residence.  He was born in Dayton, OH on January 4, 1996 to David A. and Patricia L. (McCain) Loerke.

In addition to his parents, Grayson is survived by brothers: Dan (Hanna) Loerke of Springboro and Ben (Megan) Loerke of Centerville;...

William M. Shields

William M. Shields

Sep 6, 2018

WILLIAM M. SHIELDS, age 65, of Troy, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Network at http://support.pancan.org/goto/billstumorators.

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Jeffrey Allen Casteel

Jeffrey Allen Casteel

Sep 4, 2018

Jeffrey Allen Casteel, age 38, of New Albany, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, in New Albany, Ohio.  He was born on September 3, 1980 in Dayton, Ohio to Steven W. and Jerriet R. (Duff) Casteel.

In addition to his parents, Jeffrey is survived by sister: Stephanie (Ethan) Smith of Tipp City;...

Sheryl Marie Carey

Sheryl Marie Carey

Sep 3, 2018

Sheryl Marie Carey, age 62, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018, in the Inpatient Unit of Hospice of Miami County. She was born on December 3, 1955 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Lester Sell and Darlene (Glick) Frakes.

Sheryl is survived by her husband of almost 42 years: Max Carey; sister: Carol...

Diana Jean Bair

Diana Jean Bair

Sep 3, 2018

Diana Jean Bair, age 71, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Piqua Manor after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Diana was born on September 17, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to Clifford and Grace (Wilson) Bowsher.  She was a graduate of Lima Shawnee High School with the class of 1964.  Diana married Michael S. Bair...

Richard Vaughn "Fitz" Fitzpatrick

Richard Vaughn "Fitz" Fitzpatrick

Sep 2, 2018

Richard Vaughn "Fitz" Fitzpatrick, age 50, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018, in Riverside, Ohio.  He was born on September 7, 1967 in Middletown, Ohio to Richard Fitzpatrick and the late Linda K. Rhule.

Richard is survived by his wife of 10 years; Marlene (Bialy) Fitzpatrick; 5 children:  Chad and Davey of Springboro;...

Sandra J. Hare

Sandra J. Hare

Sep 2, 2018

Sandra J. Hare, age 64, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 11, 1953 in Troy OH to the late Ralph and Carol (Covault) Brown.  Sandra is survived by her husband of 47 years Thomas E. Hare; son: Aaron S. (Cristy) Hare of Huber Heights; daughter: Torrie (Virgil) Smothers...

Anne Marie (Guehl)  Overholser

Anne Marie (Guehl) Overholser

Aug 31, 2018

Anne Marie Overholser, age 89, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Clare Bridge-Brookdale in Troy.  She was born on November 25, 1928 in Columbus, OH to the late Leo Andrew and Agnes Elizabeth (Gorman) Guehl.  Anne was married to Harold E. "Shorty" Overholser and he preceded her in death on September 14, 1992.

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Diane H. (Farrance)  Seiple

Diane H. (Farrance) Seiple

Aug 27, 2018

Diane H. Seiple, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on September 8, 1933 in Cleveland, OH to the late Frederick and Dorothy (King) Farrance.  Diane was married to her husband of 61 years, David C. Seiple and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2014.

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Louise D. Smith

Louise D. Smith

Aug 27, 2018

Louise D. (Smith) Smith, age 94yrs 11m and 27days of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on August 27, 2018 at SpringMeade Healthcare Center.  She was born on September 1, 1923 in Whitewood, Virginia to the late Caleb C. Smith and Dora Ellen (Patrick)Smith.  In 1943, she graduated from Viper High School in Slemp, Kentucky.

Louise was married...

Michael (Mick) L. Denoyer

Michael (Mick) L. Denoyer

Aug 27, 2018

Michael L. Denoyer, age 63, of New Bremen and formerly of Troy, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on October 8, 1954 in Troy to Grace L.(Campbell) Denoyer of Troy and the late Louis B. Denoyer.

Mick is also survived by his wife: Carol (Juneau) Denoyer; sons: Aaron (Gloria) Denoyer...

Edward L. Mcgrath

Edward L. Mcgrath

Aug 23, 2018

Edward L. McGrath, age 73, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  He was born on June 29, 1945 in Oregon, IL to the late Nicholas and Genevieve (Grennan) McGrath.

Ed is survived by his wife of 30 years: Barbara (Hilgefort) McGrath; seven children: Shelley McGrath...