obituaries

May 3, 2021

Kathleen Louise Bruner, age 76 of Troy, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7:48 PM at her home. She was born on June 27, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late Charles and Ann (Gast) Hensley.

Those left to cherish Kathleen's memory include her sons; Michael (Michelle) Bruner of Anna, OH, Steve Bruner of West...

Apr 26, 2021

Steve Michael Welch, age 57, of Troy passed away at 6:45 PM on April 26, 2021 at the Hospice unit of Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on October 22, 1963 in Tacoma, WA to Clyde Welch and the late Sharon Vincent.

In addition to his mother, Steve is preceded in death by his brother, Everett...

Apr 22, 2021

Joel Leon Welbaum, age 64 of Covington, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He was born November 25, 1956 in Springfield to Jackie and Audrey (Wilhelm) Welbaum.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jackie and Audrey Welbaum and brother Kelly Welbaum.

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Apr 22, 2021

Mary Ellen McLaughlin, age 82 of Troy, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 in the inpatient unit of Hospice of Miami County. She was born September 5, 1938 in Troy to the late Raymond and Della (Plantz) Garman.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Donald L. "Sarge" McLaughlin, who passed on August...

Apr 20, 2021

Michelle Elizabeth Jones, age 66, of Troy passed away on April 20, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 4, 1955 in Fairmont, WV to the late E. L. Jones and Ester (Dotson) Jones.

In addition to her parents, Michelle is preceded in death by her sister, Deborah Jones.

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Apr 20, 2021

John A. Patten, age 91, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. John was born 10 minutes before his twin brother on November 7, 1929 in Piqua Ohio, to the late James and Helen Patten.

John is survived by his daughters, Anita Patten (Robert Tackett), Cheryl Chaney (Billy Chaney), four grandchildren, Lisa Johnson, Savhanna Aycock, Brittnie Patten, Brittany...

Apr 12, 2021

Frankie Jo "Frank" Pridemore, age 70 of Piqua, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 in the inpatient unit of Hospice of Miami County. He was born October 17, 1950 in Exeter, VA to the late Landon and Omia (Gallihar) Pridemore.

He was preceded in death by brothers George, Ernest, Charles, and Tom Pridemore, and sisters Joyce Hupp...

Apr 9, 2021

Freddie Mae McFadden, age 84 of Piqua, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Kettering Health Network- Piqua Hospital. She was born January 7, 1937 in Tunica, MS to the late Willie and Caruther (Edward) Kinnel.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank McFadden on April 2, 1993; son Arthur Wilson; grandson Derrick Kinnel; three...

Mar 29, 2021

Oma Alice Valentine, age 82 of Somerville, OH, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Majestic Care Nursing Home in Middletown, OH. She was born on April 22, 1938 in Paintsville, KY to the late George and Esta (Cantrell) Pennington.

In addition to her parents, Oma is preceded in death by her husband, James Deans; two...

Mar 28, 2021

William Edwin "Ed" Ely, age 88 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born on May 25, 1932 in Clinton Co., IL.

He is preceded in death by two step-sons, Randy Smith and James Craig Hutchinson and a step-grandson, Kevin Wagner.

Ed is survived by his loving wife,...

Mar 15, 2021

Onie Lee Stafford, age 71 of Troy, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born December 4, 1949 in Darling, MS to Rome Junior Williams and Alberta (Jones) Grant.

She was preceded in death by her father Rome Junior Williams; son Greg Williams; brothers: Frank and RJ McCoy; and sister Dorothy...

Mar 14, 2021

Allan "Butch" Boehringer, age 80 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Piqua Manor Nursing Home. He was born on June 14, 1940 in Troy to the late Bernard and Mildred (Riffell) Boehringer.

Those left to cherish Butch's memory include his loving wife, Marilyn (Forsythe) Boehringer, who he married in 1959; son, Doug (Vicky)...

Mar 13, 2021

Cynthia Lee "Cindy" Chamberlain, age 64 of Troy, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born December 21, 1956 in Bryan, OH to the late Clyde and Nancy (Kuszmaul) Stratton.

In addition to her parents, Cindy is preceded in death by her sister Sallie Stratton.

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Mar 11, 2021

Our mother, Alice Fern Niswander Lucas joined our father, Rev. Charles E. Lucas March 11, 2021.

She was born in Coopers, WV on May 20, 1918 to William and Clydie Niswander.

Mom left behind a son, Charles (Carol) Lucas of Grand Rapids, MI, three daughters, Donna Harris, Linda (JR) Boggs, and Betty (Rex) Tasker, all...

Mar 11, 2021

Ronald Leigh Pickering born May 21, 1967, was welcomed into Heaven March 11, 2021. Ronnie died from the complications of Covid 19. He put up a good battle but his body got tired and God took another child home.

Ron leaves behind to mourn him; his treasured wife Donette Christine Pickering, his daughters Marina Christine Weldon and...

Mar 8, 2021

Jackie "Jack" Dayle Ison, age 64 of New Carlisle, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1957 in Troy to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Lewis) Ison.

He was preceded in death by stepdaughter Chrissi Moore.

Jack is survived by his wife Sherri Ison of Troy;...

Mar 4, 2021

Mark A. Harger, 60, of Troy, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his residence.  He was born March 17, 1960, in Troy, Ohio, to Jason DeWitt and June Constance (Carnes) Harger.  He attended Troy public schools and graduated from Troy High School in 1978.  He also attended Edison State Community College.  He was employed by Meijer at...

Mar 4, 2021

Rodney Robert Rudisill, age 66 of Troy, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 in the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Facility. He was born October 11, 1954 in Watseka, IL to Robert and Verna (Knerr) Rudisill.

He was preceded in death by his mother Verna Rudisill Howe and sisters Brenda Bailey and Judy Howe.

Those...

Mar 2, 2021

George E. Grooms, age 75 of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 6, 1945 in Piqua, OH to the late Albert and Bertha (Brewer) Grooms.

Those left to cherish George's memory include his son, Scott Grooms of Henryville, IN; daughter, Natalie Grooms of Telluride, CO; sister, Wanda...

Mar 1, 2021

Timothy "Fuji" Carl Feaselman, age 61 of Troy, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at O.S.U. Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born on February 28, 1960 in Richmond, IN to the late Carl Junior and Delores "Mama Dee" Kaye (Heath) Feaselman.

In addition to his parents, Fuji is preceded in death by his grandson, Colton...