Obituaries

Jul 12, 2018

Michael Scott Metz, Jr., infant son of Michael Scott and Colette Louise (Banfield) Metz of Troy, OH, died July 12, 2018.

Michael is survived by a sister: Cora Louise Metz; grandparents: Christine Brock, Daisy Isaacs, and Kenneth Banfield; and many extended family members.  Michael Jr. was preceded in death by his grandfather, William C. Metz, Sr.

Jul 12, 2018

Joseph Christopher Klatte, age 65, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  Joe was born on March 1, 1953 in Bedford, IN.

Joe is survived by his wife of 45 years:  Pamela K. (Grove) Klatte; sons: Joseph Christopher "JC" (Michelle) Klatte II, Kevin Christopher (Hilleary Ross)...

Jul 12, 2018

Richard (Dick) Wilbur Phillips, 87, a long-time resident of Troy, Ohio died Thursday July 12 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio after an extended illness.

He was born on March 29, 1931 in Conneaut, Ohio.  He has lived in Meadville, PA and Troy, Ohio.  Dick served his country in the United States Army during the...

Jul 11, 2018

Anna M. Shoup, age 88, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 11:10 PM on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Koester Pavilion, Troy.  She was born on January 23, 1930 in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Frank and Rose Weingart.  In 1948, she married the late Irwin E. Shoup.

Survivors include her children and their spouses: Michael Shoup,...

Jul 10, 2018

Delores Ann Harrison, 57, of Troy, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born on March 7, 1961 in Piqua, Ohio to the late John and Lucille (Priester) Harrison and biological mother, Ms. Margie Jones.

Delores is survived by her three children: Johnathan Harrison of Huber Heights, Ohio, BreAnna Harrison-Lee and...

Jul 9, 2018

Jerry Hill, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hilliard, Ohio on July 9, 2018.  For those that knew him, they would agree, that he was one of a kind, but with very special qualities. To name a few, he was a very giving person with a big heart, kind, gentle, loving and witty along with many other attributes....

Jul 5, 2018

James M. Goodall, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on December 28, 1929 in Follansbee, WV to the late James L. and Stella L. (Butcher) Goodall.  Jim was married to his first wife: Lois (Booher) Goodall, who preceded him in death, and second wife: Jessie L. (Slone)...

Jul 4, 2018

William "Bill" Russell Gessner, age 82, of Troy passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his home.  Bill was born on January 28, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late William John and Ruth Catherine (Wallmark)Gessner.

Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years: Nellie M. (Trader)Gessner; children: Carson (Vicki) Gessner, Yvonne (Mike) Moran,...

Jul 4, 2018

Lucien J. "Lou" Chouinard, age 84, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  Lou was born on September 24, 1933 in Lowell, MA to the late Eugene and Rose (Gaudreault) Chouinard.

Lou is survived by his wife of 55 years: Dorothy "Dotty" (Simoneau) Chouinard; son and...

Jul 3, 2018

Sue C. McDade, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  Sue was born on January 29, 1940 in Piqua, OH to the late Lloyd Ellery and Susie P. (Shunk) Weaver.

Sue is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Natalie and Mark Gallagher of Troy,...

Jun 26, 2018

Robert Warren Taylor, Jr., age 60, of Urbana, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana, OH.  He was born on December 10, 1957 in Urbana to the late Robert Warren Sr.  and Clara Jean (Holland) Taylor.

Robert is survived by his wife Tracy A. (Gross) Taylor; son: Robert Warren III...

Jun 25, 2018

CARL D. HALL, age 62, of Troy, passed away June 25, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on December 28, 1955 in Welch, W. Va to the late Donald "Bozo" and Dorothy (Keene) Hall.

Carl is survived by his wife: Lois (Penny) Hall of almost 25 years; children: Angela (Josh...

Jun 21, 2018

Shirley B. Mott, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Caldwell House in Troy, OH.  Shirley was born on April 24, 1927 in Hartford, CT to the late Harry S. and Mary (Winar) Blackington.  Her mother, Mary, was an immigrant from the Ukraine. Shirley is now reunited with her beloved late...

Jun 21, 2018

DONNA C. TODD, age 95, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are being handled by Baird Funeral Home in Troy.

Jun 19, 2018

Robert H. Blythe, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  Bob was born on January 22, 1952 in Sidney, OH to Imogene (Kinslow) Blythe Zwiebel and the late Hassel W. Blythe.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Hassel and his step-father: Carl C....

Jun 15, 2018

Gordon Joseph Dohner was born in Dayton Ohio on March 6, 1944. He died Friday June 15, 2018 after long illness of Lewy Body Dementia.  He was preceded in death by parents: Joseph R. and Martha M.  (Brown) Dohner of St. Augustine Flordia; and Brother: Ken R. Dohner Muncie Ind.

He is survived by his wife of...

Jun 15, 2018

MELVIN EVENDEN, age 96, of Troy, went to Heaven to meet Jesus on Friday, June 15, 2018.

Melvin is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jean (Ridenour) Evenden; son: Wayne Melvin (Sandy) Evenden; step children: Kenneth (Ann) Ridenour, John Ridenour, Patrick Ridenour and Sally (Alan) Dunavent of Troy and Juanita (Juan) Rivera and James Ridenour of...

Jun 14, 2018

Theodore J. "Ted" Surmacz, age 88, passed away at Brookdale Senior Living in Piqua Ohio on June 14, 2018. He was 88 years old. Ted was born in Trafford, Pennsylvania on September 7, 1929. He was the son of Stanley and Mary (Cheplic) Surmacz. Ted had a brother Gene who preceded him in death. His brother Fred and wife...

Jun 12, 2018

Courtney 'Bug' Christine (Goonan) Whitmore, born on April 24, 1994 in Troy, Ohio, to Melissa (Vorpe) Goonan and James Goonan, passed away at age 24 on June 12, 2018 in Troy, Ohio. Courtney was married to Josh Whitmore.

Courtney is survived by her son, Aden Miller; daughter, Ellie Whitmore; brother, Trevor Goonan; sister, Sarah Goonan; grandmothers, Rita...

Jun 11, 2018

Mildred (Milly) V. Rolph Gormley, 98, of Troy passed away on Monday, June 11 at her residence in the loving care of her sons and family. She was born in West Chester, PA on January 13, 1920 to the late Alda J. and Mary E. (Van Voorhees) Rolph. Her husband, John M. Gormley, Sr., preceded her in death on...