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Troy, Ohio Obituaries
Charles Earl Bird
Jan 7, 2026
Charles Earl Bird, age 67 of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at his residence. He was born November 7, 1958 in Moline, IL to the late Sylvester Joseph Bird and Alice Ruth (Hohner) Bird.
Along with his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brothers Paul Edward Bird and Donald Allen Bird.
Those left to cherish Charles’ memory include...
Crystal Mae Conley
Jan 18, 2026
Crystal Mae Conley, age 61 of Troy, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Vancrest of Troy. She was born November 26, 1964 in Nelsonville, OH.
Crystal was preceded in death by her parents Robbie Johnson and Jacqueline McDonald Conley, as well as her brother Timothy Conley.
Those left to cherish Crystal’s memory include her daughters Kayla Graham (fiancé Chelsea) of Middleport,...
Frederick A Justice, Sr
Jan 15, 2026
Frederick A Justice, Sr., born March 6, 1944, of West Milton, Ohio passed away January 15, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County.
Born to Annalee (Skaggs) Beneze in Cleveland Ohio. He served in the Army from 1961 to 1964 and the Navy from 1967 to 1969. Fred retired from long haul trucking and held many jobs over the years. Fred...
Linda Ruth Knife
Jan 13, 2026
Linda Ruth Knife, age 87 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born July 9, 1938 in Troy to the late Glenn Buirley and Myra (Colville) Buirley.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband Dale Knife, Sr. on August 10, 2017 and daughter in law Kimberly Jane Knife on September 6, 2021; as well as seven...
Richard Ronald "Itchy" Smith
Jan 10, 2026
Richard Ronald “Itchy” Smith, age 77 of Troy, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born December 25, 1948 in Troy to the late Carl Smith and Frances (Adams) Smith.
Those left to cherish Richard’s memory include his wife Ruth (Coleman) Smith, whom he married September 20, 1969; his daughters Angie (Michael) Elleman of...
Kathy Elizabeth Godsey
Jan 9, 2026
Kathy Elizabeth Godsey, age 66 of Troy, passed away 9:30PM Friday, January 9, 2026 at Vancrest of Troy. She was born October 20, 1959 in Miami County to the late Charles Ross and Maymie Godsey.
Those left to cherish Kathy’s memory include her daughters Giselle Crawford and Sinequia Godsey; grandchildren Zatori Alice Crawford, Emanuel Williams, Joseph Williams, Leeusain Wade, and Damiah...
William Mark Thomas
Jan 8, 2026
William Mark “Bill” Thomas, Sr. age 76 of Troy, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Centerville Post Acute Care in Centerville, OH. He was born September 17, 1949 in Piqua to the late William Henry Thomas and Pauline (Carder) Thomas.
Bill was preceded in death by his son William “Billy” Thomas, Jr. on September 5, 2019; as well as sisters...
Lieselotte "Lilo" Myers
Jan 6, 2026
Lieselotte "Lilo" Myers, age 86 of Cynthiana, KY and formerly of Troy, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana, KY. She was born December 15, 1939 in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Wilhelm Albrecht and Elisabeth (Lotz) Albrecht.
Lieselotte was preceded in death by her husband Richard Dean Myers on October 30, 2022. They were...
Ruth Jan Neikirk
Jan 5, 2026
Ruth Neikirk, age 75 of Troy, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born September 23, 1950 in Canton, OH to the late William Brisbine and Viola (Gross) Brisbine.
Those left to cherish Ruthy’s memory include her husband of 52 years Jeff Neikirk; children Ben (Emma) Neikirk of Indianapolis, IN and Chad Neikirk of Troy;...
Deborah Diane Elam
Jan 4, 2026
Deborah (Debbie) Diane Neikirk Elam, 72; of Troy, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 29,1953 in Troy, Ohio to the late Carl and Betty (DeWeese) Neikirk.
Along with her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by several aunts, uncles...
Daniel William Moore, Sr.
Jan 4, 2026
Daniel William Moore, Sr. age 78 of Okeechobee, FL and formerly of Casstown, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at his residence. He was born March 21, 1947 in Jamestown, NY to the late William R. Moore and Bessie (Foster) Moore.
Daniel was preceded in death by his wife Sandra K. Moore, daughter Melenda Goldberg, brother Randel R. Moore, and stepsons...
Carol Ann Gagne
Jan 1, 2026
Carol Ann Gagne, age 78 of Macomb, MI, passed away Thursday, January 1. 2026 at Kettering Health- Troy. She was born February 2, 1947 in Detroit, MI to the late John Hebik and Rose (Olczak) Hebik.
Along with her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband William Gagne on August 1, 2010; sisters and brothers-in-law Joan and James Mushenski...
Kathleen "Kay" Lutz
Dec 28, 2025
Kathleen “Kay” Rae Lutz, age 85 of Troy, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. She was born June 29, 1940 in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Raymond “Ray” and Sarah (Hammel) Remley.
Along with her parents, Kay was preceded in death by sons Steven Swartz and Timothy Lutz; daughter Tammy (Lutz) Gulley; and...
Thomas Eugene Jimmy North
Dec 28, 2025
Thomas Eugene Jimmy North, age 83 of Troy, passed away 7:22AM Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born July 23, 1942 in Putnam County, WV to the late Ernest North and Loretta (Glenn) Maffeo.
Those left to cherish Jimmy’s memory include his wife of 19 years Dawn North; daughters Jeanie (Mike) Seale, Polly (Kip)...
Darlene Diane Gibbs
Dec 22, 2025
Darlene Diane Gibbs, age 67 of Marysville and formerly of Troy, went home to be with her Lord on December 22, 2025 at Doctors Hospital, Columbus. She was born October 8, 1958 to the late Grover Boggs and Nellie Boggs.
Along with her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by her son Brad Gibbs, brothers Craig and Mitch Boggs, as well...
Shirley Eileen Wesco
Dec 20, 2025
Shirley Eileen Wesco, age 88 of Troy, passed away peacefully at 7:15AM on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born March 1, 1937 in Brandt to the late David and Hazel Metz.
Along with her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter Jayne Knisley and her great-grandson Sage Denson.
Those left to cherish Shirley’s...
Lisa Diane Gonsalves
Dec 17, 2025
Lisa Diane Gonsalves, age 60 of Moraine, passed away 4:30PM Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 19, 1965 in Providence, RI to John Frank Gonsalves and Mary Winona Gonsalves.
Lisa is survived by her brother Frank Gonsalves of Moraine.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney...
Darcel Arlene Short
Dec 17, 2025
Darcel Arlene Short, age 68 of Troy, passed away 3:34PM Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born November 19, 1957 in Troy to Charles “Chuck” Ingle and Sandra (Bucklew) Ingle.
Darcel was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Ingle on March 30, 2003.
Those left to cherish Darcel’s memory include her husband Ronald “Ron”...
Susan Kay Miller
Dec 14, 2025
Susan Kay Miller, age 77 of Troy, passed away 4:28PM Sunday, December 14, 2025 at StoryPoint, West Milton. She was born February 7, 1948 in Dayton to the late Leslie Bagi and Marjorie (VanMeter) Bagi.
Those left to cherish Susan’s memory include her husband Ronald “Ron” Miller, whom she married May 6, 1966; two sons: Jeffrey (Kendra) Miller of Troy and...
Anthony Mark Thompson
Dec 11, 2025
Anthony Mark Thompson, age 56 of Troy, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025. He was born November 20, 1969 in Paulding County, OH to the late Don and Carol Jo Thompson.
Anthony is survived by his wife Beth (Thomas) Thompson.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.
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