obituaries

Dec 14, 2021

Kent Kazmaier, age 82, of Troy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Troy Care & Rehab. He was born on May 4, 1939 in Troy to the late Carleton Harry and Mary Margaret (nee Graef) Kazmaier.

Those left to cherish Kent's memory include his loving wife, Judith Kaye Saunders Kazmaier, whom he married July...

Dec 13, 2021

After 69 fun-loving years on this Earth, Doris Jean Miller passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021 at her residence- her happy place in Nancy, KY.

Doris was born August 16, 1952 in Hazard, KY to Elmer and Sarah Miller. After moving to Troy in 1954, Doris began her education in the Troy Schools and was a...

Dec 12, 2021

Betty Jane Adamson, age 73 of Troy, passed away at 2:50 AM on December 12, 2021 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County. She was born on February 27, 1948 in Illinois to the late Leroy and Cora (nee Ritter) Luncsford.

In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her daughter, Rose Adamson; and 11...

Dec 11, 2021

Norman Leonard Fox, age 82 of Bradford, OH, passed away at 2:07 AM on December 11, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County. He was born on August 22, 1939 in Gettysburg, OH to the late John and Mabel (Leonard) Fox.

In addition to his parents, Norman is preceded in death by his grandson, Brandon Fox; brother,...

Dec 7, 2021

Helen Louise Williams was born to Osborne and Lucy (O'Hara) King on October 30, 1926 in Troy, Ohio.  They both precede her in death

Married Ernest S. Williams Jan. 9, 1971 preceded her in death Jul 27, 2007, Married Kermit Earl. Bell, Sept. 25, 1954 and he precedes her in death April 1965.

Helen was...

Dec 6, 2021

Jill Elaine Courtney, age 87 of Covington, OH, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 19, 1934 in Troy, OH to the late Jim and Martha (Eustache) Boram.

In addition to her parents, Jill is preceded in death by her loving husband Lawrence Courtney, who passed away in 2003;...

Nov 30, 2021

Jennifer Lyn Rohr, age 56 of Pleasant Hill, OH, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at her home. She was born on May 4, 1966 in Dayton, OH to Judy (Laycock) Rohr and the late Dennis Rohr.

In addition to her father, Jennifer is preceded in death by her grandson, Rohrie McFarlin, and grandparents, Forrest and...

Nov 30, 2021

Pasquale "Jim" Lendino passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, Troy.

Jim was the grandson of Italian immigrants from southern Italy who settled in New York City.  He was born to Teresa Bruno Lendino and Pasquale Lendino on May 28, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York and he spent his younger years...

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.

Those...

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.

Those...

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.

Those...

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...