obituaries

Aug 4, 2019

Rebecca Jeanne Witters, age 76 of Troy, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Piqua Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 21, 1942 in New Madison to the late Stanley and Ethel (Bowman) Hogg.

Rebecca is survived by her husband Glenn Witters; son Joshua Witters (Sharon) of Troy; daughter Abigail Roe (Steve) of Danville, IL; two...

Jul 28, 2019

Kenneth R. "Kenny" Artz, age 66 of Troy, passed away while on vacation Sunday July 28, 2019 at University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born November 6, 1952 in Troy to Raymond and Betty (Mumford) Artz.

Kenny is survived by his wife Janis (Taylor) Artz who he married March 30, 1979; his mother...

Jul 27, 2019

Jennifer Christine Stewart, age 38 of Troy, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. She was born September 21, 1980 in Kettering to Robert Stewart of Xenia and Diane Leet of Troy.

Along with her parents, Jennifer is survived by her four daughters: Jacy Ricketts (Paul) of Tipp City, Jasteen Dowell of Troy, Savannah McNeely of Troy, and...

Jul 25, 2019

LaVante Mitchell Williams, age 15 of Troy, son of the late Mitchell Williams and Stephanie Quillen Williams passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home under the care of his mother, Palliative Care of Dayton and other family members.  LaVante was born in Troy, Ohio on September 20, 2003.

He is also survived by his brother,...

Jul 24, 2019

Dorothy Mae Cramer, age 98, formerly of Troy, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney. She was born August 21, 1920 in Piqua to the late Clarence and Helen Iva Marie Jenkins Cramer.

Dorothy is survived by two nieces, Claudia Stephens and Kristy (Gordon) Holm both of Troy.

She was...

Jul 12, 2019

Lance A. Grove, age 67 of Troy, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born August 30, 1951 in Troy to Jack and Glenna (Jackson) Grove, who now reside in Brookville.

Along with his parents, Lance is survived by his wife Ruth (Combs) Grove; son Quinten Grove (Jennifer) of Piqua; daughter Cammie...

Jul 6, 2019

Mary Lou Keller, age 73 of Troy, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her residence.  She was born in Coldwater, Michigan to the late Arthur and Leola Ruth (Buyers) Hankins. Mary Lou married Harold Keller, Jr. in 1963 and he preceded her in death.

Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, MaLissa McGinnis of Troy; her...

Jul 6, 2019

Stanley K. Neves, age 75 of Troy, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Koester Pavilion. He was born October 30, 1943 in Piqua to the late Wilber and Martha (Conway) Neves.

Stanley is survived by his sister-in-law Barbara Neves of Troy, niece Lisa Crabtree of Troy, as well as several other nieces and nephews. He was...

Jun 30, 2019

Kenneth C. Olden, age 68 of Dayton, formerly of Troy, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Widows Home of Dayton. He was born April 7, 1951 in Troy to the late Jesse and Deloris (Huggins) Olden.

Kenneth is survived by his daughters Diamonds Alexander of Dayton, Mercedes Olden of Dayton, and Lisa Schoyer of Sidney, son...

Jun 28, 2019

Deborah Ann Ross, age 61 of Troy, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. She was born November 18, 1957 in Dayton to the late James and Mary (Shaffer) Gibbs.

Deborah is survived by her daughter Lisa Ross of Troy, stepdaughter Kimberly Ross-Miller of Piqua, stepbrother Racket McGuire (Autumn) of Chesapeake, OH, 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, brothers Bob...

Jun 28, 2019

Donald L. Meek, age 88, of West Milton and formerly of Troy, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Hospice Unit of Upper Valley Medical Center.

He was born April 24, 1931 in Troy to the late Harry and Nellie S. Powell Meek.  On August 30, 2001 Donald married Mildred Louise Hatfield and she survives.

Jun 24, 2019

Kevin R. Wagner, age 32 of Troy, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at his home.  He was born October 9, 1986 in Toledo to Craig R. Wagner and Tanna Smith Poston.

Kevin is survived by his parents Craig R. Wagner of Rossford, Ohio, and his mother, Tanna Smith Poston of Troy; his step-mother, Jane Wagner; his...

Jun 20, 2019

Donald K. Beaty, age 77 of Troy, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at his residence. He was born November 25th 1941 in Champaign County to the late Harold C. and Helen L. (Bishop) Beaty.

Donald is survived by his wife Carolyn Kay (Speakman) Beaty who he married on June 3rd, 1961; two sons, a daughter, two...

Jun 11, 2019

Gary Lee Fessler, age 75 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Koester Pavilion. He was born November 20, 1943 in Troy to the late Floyd and Thelma (Miller) Fessler.

Gary is survived by his son Douglas Fessler of Cincinnati; daughter Amy Fessler (Todd Harnish) of Troy; grandson Logan Fessler (Dustin) of Piqua; granddaughter Eliana...

Jun 8, 2019

Donald James Smith, age 75 of Troy, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at his home. He was born September 13, 1943 in Dayton to the late Henry and Mary (Kovacs) Smith.

Donald is survived by his wife of 55 years Helen (Caplinger) Smith; his fur-baby, Biscuit; brother-in-law Charles Ferguson (Mary Beth) of Celina; nephews Todd Haywood...

Jun 4, 2019

Lonnie N. Steinbrugge, age 71 of Troy, passed away June 4, 2019. He was born March 6, 1948 in Dayton to the late Dale G. and Dora B. (Mason) Steinbrugge.

Lonnie is survived by his stepson William E. Smith, III (Tracey) of Troy, stepdaughter Stacy Smith of New Lebanon, brother Dana Steinbrugge (Debbie) of South Charleston, as...

May 26, 2019

Nicole Elizabeth (Winner) Donahue, age 37 of Dayton, formerly of Troy, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born April 8, 1982 in Houston, TX to the late Michael Robert Winner and Julie (McKenny) Eernisse, who resides in Troy.

Along with her mother, Nicole is survived by her sons Aaron Rench of...

May 25, 2019

Arnold K. Wessman, Jr. age 63 of Troy, passed away Saturday, May 25 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1955 in Hammond, IN to Arnold K. Wessman, Sr. and Glenda (Christian) Wessman.

Mr. Wessman is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cheryl (Jones) Wessman; father Arnold K. Wessman, Sr. of San Juan...

May 19, 2019

Paulette Yvonne Marie (Best) Lamme, age 78 of Piqua, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her residence. She was born November 15, 1940 in Vaubadon, France, one of twenty-seven children to the late Albert and Denise (Saint) Marie.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Murlon R. "Mudge" Lamme, and his children Randal Lamme...

May 19, 2019

Marlene Mary Lauber, age 82 of Covington, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born May 2, 1937 in Sidney to the late Roy and Irene (Elsass) Wendel.

Marlene is survived by her husband of 60 years Joseph Lauber; children Joseph Lauber II of Covington, Jeffrey Lauber of Covington, Diana Scheib...