Doris Eileen Kessler, age 93 of Troy, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her residence. She was born May 15, 1928 in Piqua to the late John and Gertrude (nee Clawson) Swob. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Kessler on November 11, 2010; five sisters and one brother.  Those left to cherish Doris’s memory include her daughters Ginger Rowe of Troy and Terri Browning of Troy; and grandchildren Christopher Rowe (Amy), Nicholas Rowe (Michaelyn),...

Steven Lee Shafer, Sr., age 75 of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Troy Care and Rehab. He was born April 30, 1946 in Troy to the late Lois Ann Shafer Ward. In addition to his mother, Steven is preceded in death by his son Justin Shafer and brother Dwaine Ward. Those left to cherish Steven’s memory include his wife Wilma (nee Long) Shafer, whom he married December 10, 1977; his sons Steven Shafer, Jr. (Deanna) of Casstown and Brian Shafer (Farrah) of Sidney;19...

Robert Eugene Hagerman, age 83 of Tipp City, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, OH. He was born on December 5, 1938 in Richmond, IN to the late Robert L. and Elizabeth (nee Carmichael) Hagerman. In addition to his parents Robert is preceded in death by his loving wife Peggy Hagerman, who passed away in January of 2015, and brother, Phillip Neff. Those left to cherish Robert’s memory include his daughter, Tammy Palmer of Fairborn, OH;...

Donald LeRoy Rife, age 92 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Ohio’s   Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born on June 22, 1929 in Uhrichsville, OH to the late William and Nina (nee Shuman) Rife. In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty; son, Scott Stewart; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Scott Stanze; son-in-law, Kenneth Hall; and siblings, Bill, Virginia, Alberta, Jenny and Vivian. Those left to cherish...

Ann Sayre Wolfe, age 90 of Troy, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Brookdale of Troy. She was born January 31, 1931 in Cincinnati to the late Clyde and Lucille (Tusch) Ridenour. She was preceded in death by her husband James Wolfe on December 28, 1977. Those left to cherish Ann’s memory include her sons James “Jim” Wolfe of Troy and Mark Wolfe of Troy; daughter Leslie Low of London; sister Kay Gold of Hudson; and two granddaughters Brooke Low and Katherine Low. Ann...

  Gary Lynn Stewart, age 77 of Troy, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1944 in Troy to the late Donald L. Stewart and Hilda I. (nee Sullivan) Stewart Carver. In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his step-father, Charles C. Carver; brothers, Douglas, Richard and Charles “Chuck” Carver; and sister, Judy Thuma. Those left to cherish Gary’s memory include his loving wife, Kathryn “Kat” Stewart...

William A. "Bill" Williams, age 79 of Troy, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles. He was born on December 10, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to the late William Edward and Lillian (nee Spry) Williams. Those left to cherish Bill’s memory include his loving wife Nola Williams of Troy; daughter, Monica Williams of Piqua, OH; sons, William R. Williams of Houston, OH, Jonathan (Brandi) Williams of Columbus, OH, and James (Gulzina)...

Joseph William Long, age 79 of Lakeview and formerly of Troy, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 6, 1942 in Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Pearl (nee Young) Long.He was preceded in death by his wife Katherine Long; son in law Jeff Venturino; and granddaughters Sara and Cindy Staten. Those left to cherish Joseph’s memory include his daughters Brenda Venturino of Troy and Leslie Anderson (Gary) of Sidney; son Mark Long (Lisa) of Lexington, KY;...

Harold Eugene Bashore, age 72 of Celina and formerly of Troy, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born March 11, 1949 in Troy to the late Maurice Dale Bashore, Sr. and Thelma (Mangas) Bashore. He was preceded in death by his son Dale Eugene Bashore, longtime companion Mary Harty, brother Mike Bashore, and sister Carolyn Martin. Those left to cherish Harold’s memory include his daughter Amber Baker (Rodney) of Piqua; grandchildren James...

George A. Howery, age 84 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born on April 23, 1937 in Benton County, MS to the late Willie Thomas and Willie Eva (Grundy) Howery. In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his daughter, Felicity Melson; two sisters, Essie (A.D.) Dickerson and Velma Shephard; and brother, Johnny A. Howery. Those left to cherish his memory include his fiancé, Yvonne Strong of Troy; sons, Bond...