obituaries

Nov 28, 2021

Sharon Darlene Smith, age 73 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Kettering Health Care in Kettering, OH. She was born on January 5, 1948 in Troy to the late William and June (nee Purdin) Dyer.

In addition to her parents, Sharon is preceded in death by her brother, Roger Dyer.

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Nov 28, 2021

Tracey Blakeman, age 67 of St. Paris, OH passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Troy Care & Rehab Center in Troy. He was born on August 18, 1954.

Those left to cherish Tracey's memory include his son, Cory Fife of Springfield, OH; grandchildren, Aubrey and Brandon Fife of Troy; and step-brothers, Michael Blakeman of Springfield,...

Nov 22, 2021

Cora Horner, age 77 was born March 14, 1944 and went to be with our savior and Lord on November 22, 2021. She was the daughter of Harrison and Alta (nee Jackson) Adams who preceded her in death.

In addition to her parents, Cora was preceded in death by her loving husband Herman Horner, who passed away...

Nov 17, 2021

Shirley Valandingham, age 76 of Piqua, OH passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, OH. She was born on November 13, 1945 in Piqua to the late David Keihl and Lucielle Ridenour.

In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death to her son Samuel E. Valandingham.

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Nov 16, 2021

Felicity Lenea Melson, age 56 of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at James Cancer Center in Columbus. She was born September 9, 1965 in Troy to George Howery and Lee Ola Burns Howery.

Those left to cherish Felicity's memory include her father George Howery of Troy  and mother Lee Ola Howery of Huber Heights;...

Nov 12, 2021

Carol Jean Kline, age 74, of St. Paris, OH passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 1, 1947 in Dubois, PA to the late Leroy and Sarah (nee Resinger) Daisher.

Those left to cherish Carol's memory include her husband of 54 years, Calvin Kline...

Nov 10, 2021

Donald Paul "Don" Pavelka, age 90 of Celina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born May 16, 1931 in Springfield to the late Paul and Elizabeth (nee Gnau) Pavelka.

Don was preceded in death by his brother Gerald Pavelka and sisters Anita Smith and Carol Beal.

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Nov 6, 2021

Kristina Ann Wetter, age 44 of Troy, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 15, 1977 in Indianapolis, IN to Richard Heberling and Grace (Smith) Jones.

She was preceded in death by her father Richard Heberling.

Kristina is survived by her mother Grace Jones and stepdad Raymond Jones of...

Oct 31, 2021

Stephen Ray Hartings, infant son of Robert Hartings and Kayla Smith, passed away October 31, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, OH.

Stephen is survived by his parents Robert Hartings and Kayla Smith of Covington. He will be loved and missed by his brother Malachi Perry of Covington; maternal grandmother Alicia Reedy of Piqua; paternal grandmother Jessica...

Oct 26, 2021

Patricia Ann Kiser, age 74 of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. She was born on September 5, 1947 in Piqua, OH to the late Earnest and Irene (nee Robinson) Wright.

In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Ned Wright....

Oct 25, 2021

Bruce Madsen Campbell, age 67 of Troy, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 25, 2021. He was born December 17, 1953 at Hamilton Air Force Base, California to the late David Campbell and Shirley (nee Ross) Campbell Zivney.

Those left to cherish Bruce's memory include his wife Nina (Smith) Campbell, whom he married June 17, 1977; sons...

Oct 22, 2021

Susan C. Bradley (Cook) of Troy passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22 at Upper Valley Medical Center.

Sue was born on February 16, 1944, in Monroe, Louisiana, where her father was stationed, returning home with her family to Lakewood, Ohio, soon after.

Sue was the beloved wife of Steve Sr. "Mike," devoted mother of...

Oct 21, 2021

Marion Arthur Kelly, Jr., age 80 of Troy, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Troy Rehab and Healthcare Center. He was born on October 26, 1940 in Logan, West Virginia to the late Marion A. Kelly, SR. and Rose Workman Kelly.

Marion was a United States Navy Veteran (Vietnam Era), retired meat cutter for Kroger...

Oct 19, 2021

Mark Bell, age 66, of Casstown, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 1:36 PM on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born on May 18, 1955 in Piqua, OH to the late Robert C. and Patricia Markley Bell.

Those left to cherish Mark's memory include his loving wife of 47 years, Debi Bell; two...

Oct 18, 2021

Mary Kathryn (Hyde) Zimmerman, age 84 of Troy, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021.  She was born on May 22, 1937 in Troy to the late Dr. Burton E.L. and Thyra (Sheffield) Hyde.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her brother Sheffield Hyde.

Mary is survived by her daughters,...

Oct 10, 2021

Sean Joseph Stewart-Goudy, age 35 of Troy, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born December 10, 1985 in Houston, TX to Robert Dale Stewart, III of Xenia and Diana Leet of Troy.

He was preceded in death by his sister Jennifer Stewart on July 27, 2019.

Along with his parents, those left to...

Oct 9, 2021

Doranna Angel (Randolph) Storms, age 47 of Troy, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born November 22, 1973 in Dayton to Glen and Karen (Longstreath) Randolph of Troy.

Along with her parents, those left to cherish Angel's memory include her children, Steven Storms (fiancée Lilly Sizemore) of Bradford, Miranda...

Oct 8, 2021

Howard J. Cooper, age 94 of Troy, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at StoryPoint of Troy. He was born on April 16, 1927 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Clyde and Opal (Miller) Cooper.

In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his loving wife on November 24, 2015, Wanda (Carr) Cooper...

Oct 3, 2021

August Herman Boyer, age 83 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Koester Pavilion, Troy. He was born on October 19, 1937 in Tipp City, OH to the late William and Ivy (nee Berry) Boyer.

In addition to his parents, August is preceded in death by eleven siblings.

Those left to cherish...

Sep 29, 2021

Robert Leroy Hill, age 95 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 a Troy Care and Rehab Center. He was born November 3, 1925 in Springfield to the late Amos Wilson and Louise (nee Fletcher) Hill.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Connie Toland, brother James Hill, sisters Betty Hill Floyd, Virginia Cunningham, and...