obituaries

May 6, 2024

Jerry Keith Denham, age 71 of Troy, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 23, 1952 in Dayton to the late Arthur and Mary (Curtsinger) Denham.

Jerry was preceded in death by his son Daniel Denham and daughter Melissa Fugate, as well as brothers Larry and Harold Denham...

Apr 28, 2024

Trisha Marie Painter, age 55 of Troy, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 after a long battle with ALS. She was born June 13, 1968 in Joplin, MO.

She was preceded in death by her mother Twilla Rihm, maternal grandparents Helen and Glen Lingo, paternal grandparents Raymond and Velma Painter, as well as sisters Tammy Painter and...

Apr 27, 2024

Joan Marie Trader, age 81, of Troy, passed away Saturday April 27, 2024 at Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born October 27, 1942, to the late Samuel and Esther (Pearson) Patterson.

As well as her parents, Joan was predeceased by her brother, Paul Patterson, her daughter Dixie Little, her grandson Noah, and her great grandson Logan....

Apr 23, 2024

Jeffrey Craig "Jeff" Olson age 63 of Ludlow Falls, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born November 9, 1960 in St. Paul, MN to the late Jerome Craig and Gloria Ann (Willis) Olson.

Those left to cherish Jeff's memory include his wife of 41 years Louise Olson; son Eric...

Apr 22, 2024

Geno Lee Staten, age 55 of Troy, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 in Dayton. He was born November 11, 1968 in Dayton to Roy Staten, Jr. and JoAnn (Pacheco) Howard.

Geno was preceded in death by his father Roy Staten, Jr. on August 1, 2023; his brother Roy "Jake" Staten, III on October 8, 2018; and...

Apr 18, 2024

SIDNEY - Jonathon "Jon" E. Snider, age 56 of Sidney, passed away April 18, 2024.

Jon was proceeded in death by his father, Fred Snider, of Sidney, OH and his mother, Susan (Ewing) Maggart, of Troy, OH.

As many know the road of life is not always traveled smoothly.  It is with a heavy heart...

Apr 17, 2024

James A. "Jim" Reigelsperger, age 72 of Troy, passed away 6:47PM Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born October 16, 1951 in Dayton to the late Joseph and Helen (Firman) Reigelsperger.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife Tina Marie Reigelsperger on December 4, 2011; two brothers: Joseph Reigelsperger, Jr....

Apr 16, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Criner, age 63 of Florence, KY and formerly of Troy, passed away 6:38pm Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was born July 23, 1960 in Troy to the late Jim L. and Mattie Lee (Draper) Criner.

Along with his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his brother Doug Criner and brother-in-law Dwight Clay.

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Apr 14, 2024

Larry Wayne Becker, age 76, of Troy, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Spring Meade Health Center, Tipp City. He was born December 3, 1947, in Dayton, OH to the late Jay Gilley and Mary (Szabo) Gilley.

Those left to cherish Larry's memory include his daughter, Kimberly Hasselbeck and son-in-law Lee Hasselbeck, and his grandson, Liam....

Apr 8, 2024

Our mom, Cynthia Maria Januszak Steele was tragically and unexpectedly taken from us. The beautiful mother of 5 and loving wife to my dad lost her life this past week. She was an amazing women with a big heart. Her love touched so many. she had a smile that would light up rooms. Her smile and laugh were infectious....

Apr 7, 2024

Courtney Emrick Gardner passed away April 7th, 2024 from complications of diabetes. She is survived by three daughters, Aubree 12, Rylee 11, Adylee 8, mother Holly Emrick, brother Justin Emrick, sister Brittany Lowry (Chris Lowry), her grammy Sheryl Weber, uncle Scott Gates, her grandma Sandy Geiger (Lee Geiger), grandfather John Gates, dad Dirk Emrick (Kristen), uncle Todd (Kelly), nieces...

Apr 6, 2024

Bernard Scott Boehringer, 82, of Troy, passed away on Saturday April 6, 2024, at Hospice of Miami County after an extended illness. He was born in Troy, OH on December 5, 1941, to Bernard Sterling and F. Mildred (Riffell) Boehringer, who, along with his older brother Allan (Butch), preceded him in death.

Scott was a 1960 graduate...

Apr 2, 2024

Josephine Gloria Gwynn, age 96 of Anderson, IN and formerly of Troy, OH passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in New Castle, IN. She was born September 20, 1927 in the Philippines.

Josephine was preceded in death by her father Pablo Lopez; husband David Gwynn on March 18, 2020 as well as son Michael Lykens on March...

Mar 24, 2024

Bessie Getter, age 89 of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. She was born December 22, 1934 in Greenup County, KY to the late Alvin and Ruth (Logan) Osborne.

Bessie was a loving wife, married to Byron "Joe" Getter for 70 years, and he preceded her in...

Mar 23, 2024

Gloria M. Bilbay, age 78 of Versailles, OH passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was born August 19, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Emma and Erich J. Buzilow. Gloria was a first-generation U.S. Citizen as her parents emigrated from Germany to the United States in the 1930s. She spent...

Mar 13, 2024

Angelia Marie "Angie" Smith, age 48 of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born August 5, 1975 in Piqua to Keith Koon and Virginia "Gina" (Brunswick) Neal.

Those left to cherish Angie's memory include her parents, Keith (Jamie Faber) Koon of Centerville and Virginia "Gina" (Brad) Neal of Tipp City;...

Feb 25, 2024

Derrick Robert Heckman, age 46 of Troy, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born February 24, 1978 in Troy to Duane and Helen (McFadden) Heckman.

Those left to cherish Derrick's memory include his mother Helen Heckman of Piqua; his children Harmony Rolf of Troy and Hayden Heckman of Troy; siblings...

Feb 24, 2024

Elaine "GiGi" Smith Massie, age 93 of Troy, passed away 11:02AM Saturday, February 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 5, 1930 in Frankfort, KY to the late Foster and Fannie (Duvall) Smith.

She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

Those left to cherish GiGi's memory include her husband...

Feb 21, 2024

Eydie M. Akers (Rutter) died on February 21, 2024, at the age of 80 in Troy, Ohio after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on November 29, 1943, in Nelsonville, Ohio.

Eydie lived an extraordinary life as a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother/great who had a passion for traveling, especially to the beach. She was...

Feb 18, 2024

Edna Jane (Washington) Murray 82 of Troy Ohio. She departed this life on Sunday February 18, 2024. Edna was born on July 19, 1941 in Dumas Arkansas to the late Robert and Rosie (Turntine)White of Meroney Arkansas.

Edna was a long time domestic worker for Dr. Walter and Peg Meeker and family. She had other employment opportunities...