Obituaries

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Janice I. (Widener)  Frank

Janice I. (Widener) Frank

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...

Heather Edna Shephard

Heather Edna Shephard

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...

David Frank Jones

David Frank Jones

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.

Sharon K. Milligan

Sharon K. Milligan

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...

Mark Duane Short

Mark Duane Short

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...

Jonathan Peters Borgerding

Jonathan Peters Borgerding

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....

Martha K. Bartik

Martha K. Bartik

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...

Michael Edward Brokschmidt

Michael Edward Brokschmidt

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...

Jennifer Lynn Littlejohn

Jennifer Lynn Littlejohn

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.

Michael David Browning

Michael David Browning

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:...

Phillip "Stan" Ray

Phillip "Stan" Ray

Oct 31, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Phillip Stanton Ray Sr announces his passing on Wednesday October 31, 2018 after a brief illness at 81 years old.

Stan (as he was known) will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Jackie and his four children, Judy (Gene Courlas) of North Augusta SC, Phillip...

James "Tyler" George

James "Tyler" George

Oct 26, 2018

James "Tyler" George, age 38, of Charleston, S.C. departed his earthly life October 26, 2018.  He is survived by his parents, Tom and Tara George, sister and brother-law, Kathryn and Chris Edwards, his cherished nieces and nephew, Georgie, Beckett, and Nash.  He is also survived by Mark Kirschner, uncle, Leah White, aunt, several cousins, and his buddies, his dog...

Glen E. Shoffner

Glen E. Shoffner

Oct 25, 2018

GLEN E. SHOFFNER, age 91, of Englewood, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Dayton on January 24, 1927 to the late William and Brenda Shoffner.  His wife of 66 years, Stella (Beatty) Shoffner, preceded him in death on December 12, 2017.

Glen is survived by nieces: Janet Showalter, Kay...

Mary Frances (Biondie)  Braun

Mary Frances (Biondie) Braun

Oct 24, 2018

Mary Frances (Biondie) Braun of Troy, Ohio, passed away in the loving arms of her four children on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on June 6, 1926 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to the late George and Frances (Rudd) Biondie.  Mary Frances married Alan J. Braun in June 1955. Judge Braun...

Thomas Coe Kennard Iii

Thomas Coe Kennard Iii

Oct 24, 2018

Thomas Coe Kennard III, age 67, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Kettering Medical Center.  He was born October 25, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Thomas Coe Jr. and Ann E. (Fager) Kennard.

Tom is survived by his wife: Jan K. (Downing) Kennard; step-children: Violet (Patrick) McKibben; Nickolas Brower; and Tom...

Reva Bunch Dagley

Reva Bunch Dagley

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...

Charles Stephen Taynor

Charles Stephen Taynor

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...

Charles W. Wintrow Iii

Charles W. Wintrow Iii

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;...

Martha R Friend

Martha R Friend

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...

Audrey Crouch

Audrey Crouch

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.

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