obituaries

Mar 6, 2022

Stephen "Selly" Adams, age 69, passed away suddenly but peacefully in his home on March 6th, 2022. Stephen spent the majority of his life as a distinguished Troy, Ohio resident after moving from his hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee. He served honorably in the US Army Reserves for nearly two decades and continued to serve his brothers-in-arms and his community...

Mar 6, 2022

Cindy Ann Thompson, age 62 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 4, 1959 in Dayton, OH to the late Tommy and Betty (nee Brush) Cavey.

Those left to cherish Cindy's memory include her sister, Lisa McClure of Troy; brother, Don (Amy) Cavey of Brookville, OH; nieces...

Feb 24, 2022

Roger Lee Stoltz, age 76 of Conover and formerly of Troy, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born November 25, 1945 in Troy to the late Richard and Ruth (nee Johnson) Stoltz.

In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Melissa Stoltz.

Those...

Feb 23, 2022

Jeffrey Lee Myers, age 56 of Casstown, OH formerly of Mesa, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on September 21, 1965 in Troy to the late Thomas Lewis and Rebecca Kiser Honeyman.

Jeffery is preceded in death by his father, Donald Myers and grandparents, Ralph...

Feb 22, 2022

Ellen V. Kelly, age 82 of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Troy Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was born on June 29, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Murray Duncan and Hazel Speights Duncan.

Ellen was a United States Army Veteran. She retired as a meat wrapper for Kroger, where she worked...

Feb 18, 2022

Diana Lynn Rohr, age 72 of Troy, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born on September 24, 1949 in Dayton, OH to the late Marvin and Daisy "Peg" (nee Beard) Swartzel.

In addition to her parents, Diana is preceded in death by her loving husband Gary Rohr.

Feb 17, 2022

Vivian Louise Williams, age 81 of Troy, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born in Troy on April 26, 1940 to the late Frank Winchester Lewis and Lula (Greene) Lewis.

In addition to her parents, Vivian is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Maurice Williams,...

Feb 17, 2022

Coty Jacob Alderman, age 27 of Troy passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born February 8, 1995 in Dayton to Darrell Alderman of Troy and Angel Alderman of West Milton.

Along with his parents, Coty is survived by his sister Chelsea Lange (Tyler) of Tipp City and maternal grandmother Karen...

Feb 15, 2022

Kay Louise (Davenport) Gord, age 81 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, February 15th 2022 at the inpatient Miami County Hospice Center. She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on March 20th, 1940 to the late Forrest Lester Davenport and Sophia Louise (Bickford) Davenport.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Ronald Gord, her eldest son,...

Jan 27, 2022

Marvin L. Avey, 93, of Troy, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his home.  He was born January 21, 1929 in Troy, Ohio to the late Floyd and Goldie (Fleck) Avey.

He married Elizabeth E. (Rickey) Avey on October 23,1948 and she preceded him in death on July 3, 2005. ...

Jan 26, 2022

Carl David Phillis, Sr., age 99 of Springfield and formerly of Troy, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Oakwood Village Senior Living in Springfield. He was born July 9, 1922 in Columbus to the late Carl R. and Mary Belle (nee Fourman) Phillis.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Betty...

Jan 25, 2022

Willard Dale "Buzz" Fraley, age 89 of Piqua, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 23, 1933 in Fletcher, OH to the late Vance and Lourene (nee Pohlschneider) Fraley.

In addition to his parents, Willard is preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Everett and Courene Hobbs; wife,...

Jan 23, 2022

Donald LeRoy Rife, age 92 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Ohio's   Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born on June 22, 1929 in Uhrichsville, OH to the late William and Nina (nee Shuman) Rife.

In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty; son, Scott...

Jan 20, 2022

Joseph William Long, age 79 of Lakeview and formerly of Troy, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 6, 1942 in Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Pearl (nee Young) Long.

He was preceded in death by his wife Katherine Long; son in law Jeff Venturino; and granddaughters Sara and Cindy...

Jan 20, 2022

Doris Eileen Kessler, age 93 of Troy, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her residence. She was born May 15, 1928 in Piqua to the late John and Gertrude (nee Clawson) Swob.

She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Kessler on November 11, 2010; five sisters and one brother.

Those left...

Jan 19, 2022

Steven Lee Shafer, Sr., age 75 of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Troy Care and Rehab. He was born April 30, 1946 in Troy to the late Lois Ann Shafer Ward.

In addition to his mother, Steven is preceded in death by his son Justin Shafer and brother Dwaine Ward.

Those left...

Jan 17, 2022

Ann Sayre Wolfe, age 90 of Troy, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Brookdale of Troy. She was born January 31, 1931 in Cincinnati to the late Clyde and Lucille (Tusch) Ridenour.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Wolfe on December 28, 1977.

Those left to cherish Ann's memory include her...

Jan 15, 2022

Robert Eugene Hagerman, age 83 of Tipp City, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, OH. He was born on December 5, 1938 in Richmond, IN to the late Robert L. and Elizabeth (nee Carmichael) Hagerman.

In addition to his parents Robert is preceded in death by his loving wife...

Jan 14, 2022

Gary Lynn Stewart, age 77 of Troy, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1944 in Troy to the late Donald L. Stewart and Hilda I. (nee Sullivan) Stewart Carver.

In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his step-father, Charles C. Carver; brothers, Douglas,...

Jan 13, 2022

William A. "Bill" Williams, age 79 of Troy, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles. He was born on December 10, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to the late William Edward and Lillian (nee Spry) Williams.

Those left to cherish Bill's memory include his loving wife Nola Williams of Troy; daughter, Monica...