obituaries

Sep 28, 2021

Steve E. Garrison, age 54 of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 with his family at his side. He was born on June 22, 1967 in Troy to the late Earl Dean and Ella Mae (Hamm) Garrison.

In addition to his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his sister Deborah Garrison-Wagner and father-in-law Brent...

Sep 28, 2021

Dottie Penrod Weaver, age 88 or Piqua, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami Valley. She was born on February 5, 1933 in Drift, KY to the late Jerry and Grace Mullins and step father, Archie Spencer.

In addition to her parents, Dottie is preceded in death by her sons Timothy Hall...

Sep 26, 2021

Joseph Michael Tomasulo, age 77 of Troy, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 5, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Domenick and Rose (nee Graziadei) Tomasulo.

Those left to cherish Joseph's memory include his wife Monica (nee Weber) Tomasulo, whom he married August 22, 2015; sons Joseph Dominick Tomasulo...

Sep 25, 2021

Douglas Eugene "Doug" Heaton, age 93 of Troy, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1928 in Troy to the late Gerald and Golda "Goldie" (nee Burnside) Heaton.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-grandson Landon Otto and son-in-law Gary Hillman

Those left...

Sep 16, 2021

Debra M. Fries, age 66 of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. She was born on April 25, 1955 in Zanesville, OH to Robert and Joy Smith of Tipp City, OH.

Including her parents, those left to cherish Debra's memory include her loving husband Mark Fries of Piqua;...

Sep 16, 2021

Karlena Jo Klatte, aged 9 days, passed away peacefully in her loving parents' arms on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on September 7, 2021 to Kevin and Hilleary Klatte of Troy.

In addition to her parents, Karlena was loved and survived by paternal grandmother Pam Klatte of Troy; maternal grandparents Angela...

Sep 10, 2021

Lawrence D. Bretland, age 83 of Troy, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born on March 8, 1938 in Minster, OH to the late Lawrence E. and Alma E. (nee Coble) Bretland.

Those left to cherish Lawrence's memory include his brother Robert Bretland of Monroe, OH; sisters...

Sep 10, 2021

Mattie Tolliver Bond, age 80 of Troy, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born April 12, 1941 in Neon, KY to the late Charles and Mary Tolliver.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by seven siblings.

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

Sep 9, 2021

Phillip Christopher "Chris" Long, age 54 of Troy, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Kettering Health Care in Kettering, OH. He was born on February 15, 1967 in Dayton, OH to Roger and Georgene (nee Powell) Long of Casstown, OH.

Chris is preceded in death by his sister Cassondra "Candy" Long, who passed away on...

Sep 9, 2021

Phillip Christopher "Chris" Long, age 54 of Troy, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Kettering Health Care in Kettering, OH. He was born on February 15, 1967 in Dayton, OH to Roger and Georgene (nee Powell) Long of Casstown, OH.

Chris is preceded in death by his sister Cassondra "Candy" Long, who passed away on...

Sep 6, 2021

David Kent Mills, age 80 of Troy, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. He was born on April 9, 1941 in Middletown, OH to the late Mark Thomas Mills and Dorothy Henninger Mills.

In addition to his parents, Kent is preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Ann...

Sep 6, 2021

Carla Jones Ellis, age 74 of Fairborn, OH, formerly of Troy, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. She was born in Harrisburg, IL on June 15, 1947 to the late Val and Lillian (nee Horn) Jones.

Those left to cherish Carla's memory include her loving husband Gary Ellis; children,...

Sep 6, 2021

Kimberly Jane Knife, age 65 of Troy, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County. She was born March 9, 1956 in Piqua to the late William and Ethel (Reader) Pry.

Along with her parents, Kimberly was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Forrest and Jane Pry.

Those left to...

Aug 20, 2021

Timothy Michael Lutz, age 58 of Palm Springs, CA and formerly of Troy, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 20, 2021. He was born January 10, 1963 in Florida.

He was preceded in death by his sister Tammy R. (Lutz) Gulley on December 13, 2015.

Timothy is survived by his parents John E....

Aug 13, 2021

Richard L. "Dick" Richardson, age 92 of Troy, passed away at 5:47 AM on Friday, August 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1929 in South Bend, IN to the late Robert and Lola (nee Picking) Richardson.

Including his parents, Dick is preceded in death by his loving wife, Geraldine "Gerry" Richardson, who...

Aug 11, 2021

Sherri Lee Brown, age 46 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born August 9, 1975 in Springfield to Noah Denny Risinger and Linda (Reese) Risinger.

She was preceded in death by her father Noah Risinger; brother Brian Risinger and sister Pamela Stephenson.

Those left to cherish Sherri's memory include her mother...

Aug 8, 2021

Barbara Ann Mercer, age 90 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 6, 1930 in Troy to the late Vincent and Sue Jackson.

In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Robert E. Mercer, who passed away on...

Aug 6, 2021

Retired (USAF) Master Sergeant Thomas H. "Tom" Sutherin, age 77 of Troy, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born March 19, 1944 in Jefferson, OH to the late Hugh and Emma (Hartline) Sutherin.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Rae Ann Sutherin and two brothers, Hugh E. "Sonny" Sutherin and Jerry Sutherin.

Jul 29, 2021

Judy Iliene Thuma, age 74 of Troy, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy. She was born on July 23, 1947 in Troy to the late Charles C. and Hilda I. Stewart Carver.

In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her children Dwane and Heidi...

Jul 13, 2021

Cynthia "Cindi" Cooper, age 60 of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, OH. She was born on February 22, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Frank and Martha (neé Stone) Cooper.

Those left to cherish the memory of Cindi include her loving husband David Powers, whom she married...