obituaries

Oct 16, 2024

Glenna Jean Dickerson, of Piqua, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family and friends on her farm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on August 20, 1939, and was a 1957 graduate of Troy High School. For over 30 years she enjoyed raising, showing, and travelling with Australian Cattle dogs....

Oct 15, 2024

Barbara Ann McFarland, age 78 of Pleasant Hill, passed away 9:40PM Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at her residence. She was born August 15, 1946, in Pikeville, KY to the late Henry and Greties (Chapman) Bostic.

She was preceded in death by her husband Garrie McFarland on August 23, 2022, as well as her son Willard McCoy and...

Oct 11, 2024

Brent Alan Davis, age 55 of St. Paris, OH, passed away at his home on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was born August 28, 1969 in Sidney, OH to Jackie M. Davis and Linda S. Shaffer Davis.

Brent was preceded in death by his mother, Linda S. Shaffer Davis and his son, Robbie Davis.

He...

Oct 8, 2024

April Renee Hammaker, age 45 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1979 in Troy to Kenny and Gina Brady of Arcanum.

April was preceded in death by her sister Amber Brady-Dispennette.

Along with her parents, those left to cherish April's memory include her husband Mike...

Oct 4, 2024

Janet Belle Harrison, age 86 of Troy, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 7, 1938 in Troy to the late William and Grace (Mines) Hurley.

Janet was preceded in death by her son William Ricky Harrison and daughter Donna Horton, as well as sister Rosemary Hines and brothers Bruce Hurley...

Oct 2, 2024

Robert Lawrence Westfall, age 69 of Troy , passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Troy, OH. He was born March 31, 1955 in Troy to Lawrence J. Westfall and Janice S. (Dearth) Foster.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence J. Westfall, as well as brothers Ricky Lee Westfall and Ronnie Dean Westfall.

Oct 2, 2024

Doris Caroline Lindsay, age 98 of Troy, passed away 3:45AM Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Brookdale of Troy. She was born October 12, 1925 in Troy to the late Hugh Turner and Ethel (Lachey) Turner.

Doris married Charles Edward Lindsay on August 6, 1955 and he preceded her in death on January 10, 2013. She was also...

Sep 30, 2024

Wilfred A. Shunk, age 75 of West Milton, passed away September 30, 2024 in Dayton. Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.

Sep 26, 2024

Paul Albert Lanzotti of Troy, age 92, passed away at 3:32 AM Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Greenville, Ohio.

Paul was born in The Bronx Borough of New York on March 17, 1932. He graduated from the Manhattan School of Aviation in 1950. Following graduation, Paul (known as "Skip" to his best friends and family) joined the...

Sep 25, 2024

John Beckham Massie, age 92 of Troy, passed away 4:35AM Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1932 in Tacketts Mill, KY to the late John Beckham Massie, Sr. and Myrtle (Bramlette) Massie.

He was married to Elaine Smith Massie on December 24, 1951 and she preceded him in death on February...

Sep 18, 2024

Ned Lowell Wackler, age 97 of Troy, reunited with his wife Joan on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born March 9, 1927 in Piqua to the late John and Ruth Wackler.

On June 26, 1948, Ned was united in marriage to Barbara Joan Stubbs in Piqua. She preceded him in death on December 28, 2019. He...

Sep 9, 2024

Kathleen Ann "Kay" Pavelka, age 89 of Celina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born August 25, 1935 in Springfield to the late Bernard and Rose (Nigh) Krupp.

Kay married Don Pavelka on January 29, 1955 and he preceded her in death on November 10, 2021....

Sep 7, 2024

Barbara Ann Dunbar Lynch, 90, Troy, OH and formerly of Roanoke, VA passed away at Versailles Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on September 7, 2024.

Barbara was born September 20, 1933 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Mary Robertson Dunbar Lewis and Ira C. Dunbar.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death...

Aug 29, 2024

Jill Lynne Smith, age 60 of Troy, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Kettering Health Center, Dayon. She was born December 9, 1963, in Troy to the late John J. Mason and Norma Jean Underwood.

Jill is survived by her children, Sara Atkinson (Wesley Konz) of Troy, Kaitlyn Simons of Troy, Michael Simons of Troy, Betsy...

Aug 27, 2024

Terri Lynn Browning, age 71 of Christiansburg and formerly of Troy, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born January 20, 1953 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Thomas and Doris (Swob) Kessler.

She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Doris Kessler and brother-in-law Allen Rowe.

Those...

Aug 26, 2024

James Richard Roach, age 75 of Troy, passed away 10:18AM Monday, August 26, 2024 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation. He was born July 23, 1949 in Ironton, OH to the late Earl and Faye (Howell) Roach.

Along with his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother Michael Roach.

Those left to cherish James'...

Aug 24, 2024

Joyce Annette Davis, age 71 of Troy, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born February 5, 1953 in Sidney to the late Robert and Mattie Line.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband James M. Davis on September 11, 2011, as well as brother Jeff Line.

Those...

Aug 24, 2024

Darla E. Harger, 57, of Troy, died on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born March 7, 1967, in Troy, Ohio, to Jason DeWitt and June Constance (Carnes) Harger.  She attended Troy public schools and graduated from Troy High School and Urbana University.

She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Aug 12, 2024

Maria Louise Macon, age 64 of Troy, passed away 11:17am Monday, August 12, 2024 at Kettering Health Main Campus in Kettering. She was born February 1, 1960 in Alexandria, VA to the late George and Maria (Krieche) Macon.

Along with her parents, Maria was preceded in death by her daughter Monica McCollum and sister Heidi Hayes.

Aug 5, 2024

Michael "Lynn" Hornsby, age 74 of Troy, OH passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at Koester Pavilion, Troy, OH. He was born February 28, 1950 in Natchez, MS to the late Oliver and Mary Jane (Smith) Hornsby.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers Rusty (Nida) Hornsby and Pat Hornsby; as well as sister Margaret...