Karen Jo Van Matre
Oct 7, 2026
Karen Jo Van Matre, age 90, formerly of Jay County, Indiana and a resident of Ohio since 1975, passed away on October 7, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio. She was born on July 24, 1936 in Sturgis, Michigan to the late James Robert and Helen Louise (Hecht) Edgington.
She is survived by her three sons: Gregory Allen...
Bruce A. Ruese
Oct 6, 2026
Bruce A. Ruese, age 73, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born on December 7, 1952, in Sidney, to the late Roger Ruese and Barbara (Thompson) McDermit.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 41 years: Donna (Slaybaugh) Ruese; brother-in-law: David Slaybaugh; sister-in-law: Debra Gomez; aunt: Shirley Stephenson; beloved...
Joel David Naseman
Oct 6, 2026
Joel David Naseman, age 60, formerly of Troy and more recently of West Chester, OH, passed away on October 6, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born on October 13, 1965 in Troy, OH to Donna (Mergler) Naseman of Troy and the late David E. Naseman.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his...
Estella Jean (Meyer) Morgan
Oct 5, 2026
Estella Jean (Meyer) Morgan, age 88, of Troy; formerly of Casstown, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born on October 15, 1937 in Piqua to the late Clarence L. and Harriet E. (Wolfe) Meyer.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: William J. and Dee Meyer of Troy; daughter and son-in-law:...
Susan L. Mester
Oct 3, 2026
Susan L. Mester, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on October 3, 2026. She was born in Washington, DC to the late Edmund and Frances (Hazard) Mester.
She is survived by her sister: F. Patricia Haupt of Troy; nieces and nephews: Nikki Heimann, Jackie Bader, Stephanie Mester and Erin Mester; Michael Haupt, Jimmy Bader and Chris Mester. In addition to...
Kenneth D. Denlinger
Oct 2, 2026
Kenneth D. Denlinger, age 88, of Troy, OH went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 2, 2026. He was born June 9, 1938, in Dayton, OH to Bruno and Mabel (Hicks) Denlinger.
He was preceded in death by his first and loving wife Janet Jo (Lauber) Denlinger of 56 wonderful years, his father and mother...
Edith Marie Lavy Murphy
Sep 30, 2026
A faithful heart, a loving mother and a beautiful soul—her light will never be forgotten.
Edith Marie Lavy Murphy, age 92, of Troy, OH passed away in Atlanta, GA on September 30, 2026.
Edie is survived by her two daughters, son-in-law, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren: Kimberly Murphy Hurley and Will Hurley of Dunwoody, GA; Kellie Murphy Borden of Mason, OH;...
Roberta Ann Hamby
Sep 30, 2026
Roberta Ann Hamby, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on July 18, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio to Woodrow and Helen Hobbs, Roberta’s life was a testament to compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Helen,...
Mark David Seyfried
Sep 29, 2026
Mark David Seyfried, age 58 of Troy OH, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County. He was born on February 6, 1968 in Cincinnati, OH to Patsy (Ryan) Seyfried and the late Eugene Seyfried.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 18 years Stacy Nicole (Tomlin) Seyfried; children EmmaLee Seyfried of...
Gerald "Jerry" Neil Boggess
Sep 29, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Neil Boggess, age 73, of Jackson, OH passed away on September 29, 2026 at Troy Rehab and Care. He was born on September 6, 1953 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Roger Neil and Janet D. (Hertenstein) Boggess.
Jerry is survived by his sisters: Jacquelyn “Jackie” D. Taylor of Cape Coral, FL and Cynthia “Cindy” K. (Greg) Weaver of...
Jill Huelskamp
Sep 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Jill Huelskamp.
Jill was born in 1944 in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Betty Turner and Charles Hendricks, and the stepdaughter of Henry “Hank” Martin. With early thoughts of becoming a journalist, she had an inquisitive spirit that she carried with her throughout her life.
In 1963, at age 19, Jill married Bruce...
Wilma Jean Ellison
Sep 23, 2026
Wilma Jean Ellison, age 87, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on September 23, 2026, at Hospice of Miami County. She was born on August 7, 1939, in Gettysburg to the late Clyde Hershal and Roberta Myrl (Laughman) Wilson.
She is survived by her three children: Theresa (Kevin) Burnside of Troy, Lori (Chris) Dennis of Florida and Bonnie (Tony) Blair of Florida;...
Michael Steven Smith
Sep 22, 2026
Michael Steven Smith, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on September 22, 2026 at his residence. He was born on September 7, 1945 in Troy to the late Clifford “Bus” Smith and Helen Smith.
Mike is survived by his wife of 55 years: Judith E. (Carey) Smith; son and daughter-in-law: Bradley Steven (Stephanie) Smith and grandson: Shane Smith. In addition...
John A. Wannemacher
Sep 22, 2026
John A. Wannemacher, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on September 22, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1935 in Celina, OH to the late Linus A. and Luella Marie “Pat” (Bollenbacher) Wannemacher.
He is survived by his wife: Sally A. (Cook) Conley Wannemacher and his three children: Andrew Wannemacher of Troy, William Wannemacher of Newport KY and Katherine...
Kimberly Sue Weber
Sep 20, 2026
Kimberly Sue Weber, age 48, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2026 at her residence. She was born on January 28, 1978 in Piqua, OH to the late Robert L. Weymer and Judy (Heckman) Weymer.
She is survived by her fiancé: Les Kindell of Troy; four children: Bridgett Weber of Covington, Dakota (Ashley) Weber of Piqua, Brian (Kathleen)...
Robert C. "Rob" Centers
Sep 17, 2026
Robert C. “Rob” Centers, age 60, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. He was born on November 23, 1965 in Sidney, OH to Wanda Sue (Sowders) Pecoskie of Dayton, OH and the late Lloyd Jr. Centers.
Rob is survived by children: Brittani (Kyle) Centers of Troy, OH, Robbie Centers of Englewood, OH,...
Barbara Laverne Seitz
Sep 15, 2026
Barbara Laverne Seitz, age 91, of Troy and formerly of Fairborn, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on June 30, 1935 in Brown County, IN to the late Paul E. and Violet M. (Woods) Lucas.
Barbara is survived by her two sons: Gary (Kim) Seitz of Troy, OH and Dennis Seitz of Loveland,...
Beulah "Boots" Francis Gee
Sep 13, 2026
Beulah “Boots” Francis Gee, age 84, of Troy and formerly of Tipp City, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Brookdale Troy. She was born on February 23, 1942 in Moores Creek, KY to the late Alfred Baldwin and Nellie (Payne) Young.
Beulah is survived by siblings: Homer Baldwin of New Carlise, OH, Coy Cavins of Connersville, IN, L. Jean...
Catherine Ann (McConnell) Cindric
Sep 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Catherine Ann (McConnell) Cindric
Catherine Ann "Cathy" (McConnell) Cindric, born June 27, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving brother, daughter, and devoted fiancé, Lee. Her life was a beautiful tapestry of love, faith, compassion, and dedication, woven through her roles as a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, and...
Lee Claire (Tomb) Fergus
Sep 12, 2026
LEE CLAIRE (TOMB) FERGUS, age 78, passed away on September 12, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born in Chicago, IL, on April 19, 1948, to the late Harold and Lavonia (Quinenberry) Tomb.
Lee is survived by three children: Forrest “Frankie” (Melinda) Fergus and Kellie (Jeremy) Hatfield, both of Sidney, and Richard (Krystal) Fergus of Wapakoneta; brother: Robert...
