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Troy, Ohio Obituaries
Donald Leroy Rife
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...
Joseph William Long
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...
Doris Eileen Kessler
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...
Steven Lee Shafer Sr.
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...
Ann Sayre Wolfe
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...
Robert E. Hagerman
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...
Gary Lynn Stewart
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,...
William "Bill" A. Williams
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...
Harold Eugene Bashore
Jan 13, 2022
Harold Eugene Bashore, age 72 of Celina and formerly of Troy, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born March 11, 1949 in Troy to the late Maurice Dale Bashore, Sr. and Thelma (Mangas) Bashore.
He was preceded in death by his son Dale Eugene Bashore, longtime companion Mary Harty,...
Paulette Renee Mayhew
Jan 11, 2022
Paulette Renee Mayhew, age 48 of Dayton, OH passed away on January 11, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on January 6, 1974 in Dayton, OH to the late Paul Denham and Mary Taylor.
In addition to her parents, Paulette is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Denham.
Those left to cherish...
Mary Ann Claypool Watren
Jan 11, 2022
Mary Ann Claypool Watren, age 55 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born October 29, 1966 in Troy to the late Thomas and Marcy (Courtney) Claypool.
She was preceded in death by her brother Tom Johnson and paternal grandmother Elizabeth Palmer.
Those left to cherish...
George Albert Howery
Jan 9, 2022
George A. Howery, age 84 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born on April 23, 1937 in Benton County, MS to the late Willie Thomas and Willie Eva (Grundy) Howery.
In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his daughter, Felicity Melson; two...
Scott S Smallenbarger
Jan 2, 2022
Scott S. Smallenbarger, age 69 of Troy, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1952 in Troy to the late Robert and Patsy (Ostendorf) Smallenbarger.
Those left to cherish Scott's memory include his wife Jana (Johnavitz) Smallenbarger, whom he married October 7, 2000; three daughters: Sarah Potts (Kevin Baker) of...
Elmo Boyd, Jr.
Dec 30, 2021
Elmo Boyd, Jr., age 90 of Troy, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 1, 1931 in Ben Lomond, AK to the late Elmo Boyd, Sr. and Lorena (Nelson) Boyd. Elmo was preceded in death by his wife Rubye Boyd, who passed away March 17, 2020, as well as 5 brothers and sisters....
Isaiah Fredrick Lee Baskin
Dec 30, 2021
Isaiah Fredrick Lee Baskin, age 36 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Arbors at Springfield Nursing Home in Springfield, OH. He was born September 22, 1985 in Piqua to Brett Lee Baskin and Angela Godsey.
He was preceded in death by his father Brett Lee Baskin and sister Brittany Baskin.
Those...
Patricia Ann Skinner
Dec 28, 2021
Patricia Ann Skinner, age 70 of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. She was born on December 30, 1950 in Troy to the late James F. Long and Mary Walters.
Those left to cherish Patricias memory include her loving husband of 49 years, Steven Skinner; daughter, Annika M....
Steven A. Granlund
Dec 23, 2021
Steven A. Granlund, age 78 of West Milton, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at his home. He was born February 12, 1943 in Troy to the late Gustiff and Henrietta (Wright) Granlund.
Those left to cherish Steven's memory include his wife Nancy (Gray) Granlund, whom he married March 23, 1968; daughter Linda Gartner of West Milton;...
Charlette Francine Slack
Dec 18, 2021
Charlette Francine Slack, age 53 of Troy, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born October 5, 1968 in Troy to the late Charles and Edith "Jerry" (Weaver) Gillis.
Those left to cherish Charlette's memory include her husband Micheal Slack, Sr. whom she married August 28, 1987; daughter Ashley Edgerly of...
William Francis Travis
Dec 15, 2021
William Francis Travis, age 74 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 30, 1946 in Wilbur, KY to the late Roy B. Travis, Sr. and Mildred (Moore) Travis.
Along with his parents, William is preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
Those left to cherish William's...
Rinda Gay Walker
Dec 15, 2021
Rinda Gay Walker, age 75 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was born September 9, 1946 in Wilcoe, WV to Robert E. and Juanita (Oxendine) Walker.
Those left to cherish Rinda's memory include her sister Deborah Dandridge (Oakley) of Troy; brothers Robert N. Walker (Amy) of Piqua and Melvin D. Walker of Cleveland; as...
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