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Troy, Ohio Obituaries

Murlon “Mudge” Lamme

Murlon “Mudge” Lamme

Dec 6, 2020

Murlon Rogers "Mudge" Lamme, age 83 of Piqua, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was born August 12, 1937 in Casstown to the late Roy and Ruth (Rogers) Lamme.

Mudge is preceded in death by his wife Paulette Lamme, who passed away May 19, 2019, son Ricky Lamme, and one sister.

Those left to...

Michael Dennis Hargis

Michael Dennis Hargis

Dec 4, 2020

Michael Dennis Hargis was born December 1,1955 in Chicago, Illinois.  Also known as Mikey, Harg, Hargis and Toe.

He was preceded in death by his parents Cliff and Pat (Noll) Hargis and survived by his beloved sister Terri Hargis of Troy, his chosen family Mark and Terri Pitsenbarger of Troy, and innumerable friends who adored him.

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Mary Katherine Kirves

Mary Katherine Kirves

Dec 4, 2020

Mary Katherine Kirves, age 83, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Sycamore Hospital in Dayton, OH. She was born on July 10, 1937 in Troy, OH to the late Clarence Ray and Edith (Conrad) Widener.

She is survived by her sons, Kraig (Carol) Kirves of Dayton, OH and Kyle (Joanne) Kirves of...

Kenneth Maurice Jones

Kenneth Maurice Jones

Dec 4, 2020

Kenneth Maurice Jones, age 38, of Dayton, OH passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on March 24, 1982 in Inglewood, CA to Kenneth Jones of Los Angeles, CA and Mary Hill of Dayton, OH.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth is survived by his sisters, Sommer Willis...

Douglas William Rench

Douglas William Rench

Dec 2, 2020

Douglas William Rench, age 76, of Covington, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on March 4, 1944 to the late Francis and Frances (Ashmore) Rench.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Rench; daughters, Debbie (James) Lambert of Chillicothe, OH and Lori Rench of...

Guenther Haller

Guenther Haller

Nov 30, 2020

Guenther Haller passed away at his residence in Piqua on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Ingeburg, as well as son-in-law Rick Lyle and granddaughter Bethany Lyle. Guenther was born in Essen, Germany in December of 1933. Growing up before, during and after World...

Delbert Russel Sheehan

Delbert Russel Sheehan

Nov 30, 2020

Delbert Russel Sheehan, age 75, of Troy passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. He was born on September 6, 1945 in Dayton, OH to the late Maurice and Welma (Everhart) Sheehan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sue Sheehan; son, Scott Sheehan; daughters, Tammy (Brian)...

Michael Lynn Phifer

Michael Lynn Phifer

Nov 29, 2020

Michael Lynn Phifer, age 68, of Troy passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 4, 1952 in Troy to the late Bennie L. Jr. and Barbara (Coleman) Phifer.

He is survived by his two daughters; sister, Loretta (Richard) Phillips of Troy; Bennie L. (Dawn) Phifer III of West Chester;...

Lowell Arnold Sinclair

Lowell Arnold Sinclair

Nov 29, 2020

Lowell Arnold Sinclair, age 88 of Troy, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was born April 25, 1932 in Medway to the late Frank and Mary (Lorton) Sinclair.

Lowell is preceded in death by daughter Stephanie Mertz as well as 14 siblings.

Those left to cherish his memory include wife Esther (Artz) Sinclair, who...

Dorothy Elizabeth Harger

Dorothy Elizabeth Harger

Nov 29, 2020

Dorothy Elizabeth Harger, age 90, of Dayton, OH formerly of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Siena Woods Nursing Home in Dayton. She was born on July 1, 1930 in Nashville, TN to the late Roy and Laura (Jenkins) Calloway.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her children, Althea...

Jackie Lee Welbaum

Jackie Lee Welbaum

Nov 28, 2020

Jackie Lee Welbaum, age 83 of Casstown, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born June 7, 1937 in Gettysburg, OH to the late Howard and Rozella (Macy) Welbaum.

Jack is preceded in death by his wife Audrey (Wilhelm) Welbaum, and son Kelly Welbaum, who both passed in 2009, as...

Beatrice "Bea" Ann Newman

Beatrice "Bea" Ann Newman

Nov 26, 2020

Beatrice "Bea" Ann Newman, age 61, of Troy passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton. She was born on April 4, 1959 to Nelson and Lilly (Gearhart)  Smallenbarger of Troy.

Bea is survived by her husband, Roger L. Newman, whom she was married to for 40 years; her daughter, Rachel (Nathan)...

Forest "Bud" Edward Warner

Forest "Bud" Edward Warner

Nov 25, 2020

Forest "Bud" Edward Warner, age 73, of Springfield, OH, formerly of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his sister's home. He was born on October 27, 1947 in Piqua, OH to the late Forest C. and Mary (Collins) Warner.

He is survived by his sisters, Loretta (David) Grinnell of Gardner, KS, Shirley (Roger) Swank...

Janet L. Polhamus

Janet L. Polhamus

Nov 18, 2020

Janet L. Polhamus, age 78 of Piqua, formerly of Troy, passed away on November 18, 2020 at Piqua Health and Rehab Center. She was born on September 16, 1942 to the late Sylvia M. Duncan.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George Polhamus, who passed away on April 22, 2011.

Janet is survived...

Harold "Bump" Larene Avey

Harold "Bump" Larene Avey

Nov 18, 2020

Harold Larene "Bump" Avey, age 84 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his home. He was born March 26, 1936 in Tontogany, OH to the late Harold M. and Anna Marie (Sipes) Avey.

Harold is survived by his wife Sandra S. (Francis) Avey; sons Gordon L. (Jacci) Avey and Gregory L. (Stephanie) Avey, both...

Timothy R. Cunningham

Timothy R. Cunningham

Nov 17, 2020

Timothy R. Cunningham, age 32, of Troy passed away on November 17, 2020 at his home. He was born in Dayton, OH on December 8, 1987 to John Cunningham and Tracy (Fry) Steck.

He is survived by his mother, Tracy Steck of Troy; father, John Cunningham of Arlington, VA; mom number two, Sandra Clayton of North Carolina;...

Sandra Kaye Fair

Sandra Kaye Fair

Nov 10, 2020

Sandra Kaye Fair, age 75, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 20, 1945 in Tennessee to the late Eugene and Hazel Evans.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Fair, who passed away on December 16, 2011; and her daughters, Robin Fair who...

Edward Douglas Sierra

Edward Douglas Sierra

Nov 6, 2020

Edward Douglas Sierra, age 54, of Sidney, OH formerly of Covington, OH passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 19, 1966 to Edward Sierra of Capistrano, CA and Norma (Walker) Roth of Covington, OH.

In addition to his parents, Edward is survived by his children; Kira Roesser, Jared Sierra,...

Dorothy I. Smith

Dorothy I. Smith

Nov 4, 2020

Dorothy I. Landers Smith 83 passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born on October 5, 1937 in Darke County, Ohio to Frank and Lucille Landers

One of seven children to Frank and Lucille, Dorothy graduated from Troy High School in 1955. Most of her working career she was a mechanical and electronic engineer at...

Clyde Neles Stidham

Clyde Neles Stidham

Oct 29, 2020

Clyde Neles Stidham, age 82, of Troy passed away on October 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 22, 1938 in Greenup, KY to the late Charles and Eunice Martin.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Thompson) Stidham; sons, Brian (Becky) Thompson of Troy, Clyde (Chelsie) Thompson of Vandalia, OH, Troy (Ashley) Thompson...

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