Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Marilyn Darlene Brown,
68, of St. Cloud, Minn.,
Funeral services for will be 11 a.m. Monday at Westwood Community
Church in St. Cloud.
Pastor Dan Gordon will officiate. Burial will be in Ponto Lake
Cemetery, Longville, Minn. Marilyn passed away peacefully Thursday,
March 23, 2006, after a very long and courageous five-year battle with
ovarian cancer. There will be a visitation from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the
Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in St. Cloud and again after 10 a.m. Monday
at Westwood Community Church.
Mrs. Brown was born Dec. 11, 1937, in Piqua to John and Helen
(Hildebrand) Brumbaugh. She married Peter Brown on Oct. 5, 1957, at
St. John's Lutheran Church in Piqua. Marilyn was a member of the
National Honor Society. Marilyn worked in the law enforcement as well
as the legal field as an administrative assistant for many years. She
worked with child support for Miami County in Troy prior to moving to
Backus, Minn., in March 1973. Marilyn then began her career in Child
Support with Cass County Social Services and worked there until
retirement in 1993. She and her husband moved to St. Cloud in 1998.
Marilyn was known for her strong faith in God, which was
evident the moment you met her and her beautiful smile that would
light up any room. She showered everyone she knew with love and the
gift of hospitality through cooking, baking, canning, entertaining and
doing anything possible to show love and caring to all of those who
crossed her path in life. She enjoyed harp and piano music as well as
gardening, fishing, knitting, greeting card ministry, nature and all
of God's wonderful creation.
Marilyn was always involved in church and was a member of Agape
Fellowship in St. Cloud. She volunteered in a variety of ways
throughout her life, including the Pregnancy Resource Center for many
years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and a baby son that she
miscarried. Marilyn will be greatly missed by her family and
many friends. She touched many lives and each of those lives were
forever changed after meeting her.
Heartfelt thanks to the extraordinary staff at the St. Cloud Hospital
Oncology Unit, St. Cloud Hospice and Home Care, the Coborn's Cancer
Center and Dr. Hauge.
Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers. Miller-Carlin
Funeral Homes of St. Cloud, Minn., is in charge of arrangements. The
funeral home's Web site is: www.millercarlin.com.
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Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Orland L. Young, 85, of Piqua,
died at 9:15 pm, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in Piqua Manor Nursing Home.
He was born July 16, 1922, in Mercer County, to the late Walter and
Lulu (Shinn) Young. He married Margaret L. Elliott on March 4, 1950 in
Piqua, and she survives.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Young.Mr. Young retired
as an assembler from the former Aerovent Fan Co. following 27 years of
employment. He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran having been honorably
discharged from World War II as a staff sergeant.
Orland was a loyal and dedicated husband, father and grandfather and
will be dearly missed. In addition to his family, he enjoyed caring
for his automobiles and home with precision, and he was a member of
Westminster Presbyterian Church.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington with the Rev. Dr.
Judith-Mitchell Rich officiating.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday in the Jamieson & Yannucci
Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County Inc.,
P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373. Condolences to the family also may be
expressed through www.jamiesonandyan nucci.com.
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Source: Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Freida
O. Yang, 87, of Troy, passed away Monday, April 23, 2007,
at Upper Valley Medical Center.
Frieda was born April 9, 1920, in Piqua, to the late Arthur and Emma
(Robbins) Chambers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry Yang in 2001;
son-in-law, Joe H. Yaney; two great-great grandchildren, Isabelle
Rayne and Dylan Ryan Dawson; and brother, Raymond Chambers.
Freida retired from Capitol Records in Hollywood, Calif., with 20
years of service and previously had worked at Atlas Underwear in
Piqua.
A graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Miami
Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the
Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Miami County Park District.
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Source: Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Raymond Arthur Chambers, or "Duke"
as he was known to his friends and family, passed away Friday, Feb. 2,
2007, at his home in Brandon, Fla. He had been a resident of Brandon
since relocating from Ohio in 1973. Duke was born Jan. 13, 1927, in
Piqua.
Recently, on Jan. 13, he celebrated his 80th birthday.
Duke preceded in death by his sister, Frieda Yang of Troy.
Duke was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and American
Legion. He also was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
and past Commander of the Piqua Post. He served in the U.S. Navy
during World War ll and the Korean War.
A viewing was held for Mr. Chambers on Feb. 5, 2007, at the
Chapel of Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral services
were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in
Brandon.
On Feb. 6, family and friends of the deceased gathered at Hillsboro
Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Brandon for Entombment with military
honors. The United States flag was presented to his wife Ruth
Chambers by a representative of the U.S. Navy and Army Sgt. Steve
Hannesson, husband of Duke's granddaughter, Ember Hannesson of Canton,
Ga. Afterward, the family gathered at the Mausoleum for the entombment
of Raymond Arthur Chambers.
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Source: Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Odessa Robbins,
96, of Troy, passed away at 12:08 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2008, at
Covington Care Center, Covington.
She was born Dec. 23, 1911, in Randolph County, Ind. to the late Elias
and Sarah (Vick) Mumah. Odessa was preceded in death by her husband of
31 years, Walter Jones Robbins who passed away March 5, 1967.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by
her son, Paul N. Robbins; three sisters, Betty Mumah, Edith
McGrew and Estella Boyer.
Odessa was a graduate of Greenville High School. She retired as a
sales clerk from G.C. Murphy Co. in Troy where she worked for many
years.
She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Troy, where she was
involved with Rebecca Circle.
There will be a private graveside service today at Miami Memorial
Park, Covington. Funeral arrangements are in charge of
Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests that contributions, if so desired, be made in her memory to
the Covington Care Center Activity Department, 75 Mote Dr., Covington,
Ohio 45318.
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Source: Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Forrest
E. Robbins, 87, of Tipp City, died suddenly Friday evening,
Jan. 25, 2008, at his residence.
He was born July 16, 1920, in Tipp City, to the late James C. and
Gertrude (Underwood) Robbins.He was preceded in death by his
parents; his wife, Betty E. Robbins in 1994; and son, Jerry E.
Robbins.
Robbie was retired from Hobart Corp. after 40 years of service. He
continued to work at Chmiels market in Tipp City for 12 years and then
at Wal-Mart in Troy for the past 13 years. He was a World War II Army
Air Corps veteran He was a member of the American Legion Post 586 Tipp
City, the First Baptist Church Tipp City and the Hobart Quarter
Century Club. He loved bowling, fishing and mowing his lawn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Frings and
Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City,. Burial in Maple
Hill Cemetery, Tipp City.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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Source: Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
James W. Robbins,
81 of Arcanum, passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, in his home.
He was born June 29, 1926, in Miami County, to the late Forest Alva
"Jim" and Nancy Jane (Landis) Robbins.James graduated in 1944
from Newton School in Pleasant Hill. He retired in 1994 from the
Trojan Asphalt Company. He served his country during World War II in
the U.S. Navy. He was a life member of both the VFW in Pleasant Hill
and the Amvets in Covington and a member of the American Legion in
West Milton.
He enjoyed his draft horses and participated in several parades with
them.
He married Frances "Kay" (Slusser) Painter, and they enjoyed a
wonderful partnership together for more than 38 years. James was a
family man; he thoroughly enjoyed his kids and grandkids and family
times spent together.
James will be missed and remembered by his wife and best friend, of
Arcanum; his children and their companions.
Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in the Jackson Funeral Home, 1 South Main St., Pleasant
Hill. Interment will take place in the Mote Cemetery, Pittsburg with
military honors provided by the Tri-Village Color Guard.
Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Contributions if so desired can be made to the Darke County CASA
(Court Appointed Special Advocates), Heartland Hospice of
Greenville.
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Source: Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Raymond R. Robbins,
53, formerly of Troy, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2007, in Athens,
Ga., Regional Hospital. He was born Oct. 31, 1953, in Troy.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Schwartz in 1994,
and his stepfather, Roy D. Schwartz in 1999.
Raymond served in the U.S. Navy from 1973-75.Graveside services will
be held at 11 a.m. today at Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua with the
Rev. Tom Farrier presiding. The service will be followed by full
military honors.
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Source: Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Glendora
(Robbins) Bristley, 90, of Troy, passed away Thursday,
Jan. 18, 2007, at the Harborside Healthcare Center, Troy.
She was born Feb. 9, 1916 in Darke County, to the late Gerald B. and
Donna M. (Netzley) Robbins.
She attended elementary school in Bradford and also Franklin-Monroe
School, Pitsburg, where she graduated in 1934. She loved sports and
excelled as an outstanding basketball player at Franklin-Monroe High
School.
She owned and operated for many years along with her husband, Carl
R. Bristley, whom she married Nov. 26, 1936, Bristley's Rooming
House at 207 E. Main St. in Troy. She also worked in the Troy High
School cafeteria for many years and retiring from there.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Bernice
(Robbins) Gnodle; and her husband, Carl R. Bristley, who died Sept.
21, 1987. She always was devoted to family, friends and working
hard. She always will be remembered, admired and greatly missed.
Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Baird Funeral Home,
Troy, with the Rev. Sheila Shumaker officiating. Interment will be
in Abbottsville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the St. Joseph's House, Troy High School Gymnasium Fund, or
Troy-Miami County Public Library.Friends also may express
condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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Source: Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Dorothy Violet
(Shepherd) Riegle Wade, 89, 405 Chestnut St., Greenville,
died at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, at Gade Nursing Home,
Greenville.
She was born Sept. 2, 1917, in Darke County, daughter of Grover and
Flo (Lundry) Shepherd. She also was preceded in death by her first
husband, Alfred O. Riegle; second husband, Dan Wade; grandson, Barry
Riegle; and brothers, Lowell and Ralph Shepherd.
Mrs. Wade worked at Piqua Paper Box for 40 years, retiring in 1982.
She also baby-sat until she was 80 years old.
She was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church, Greenville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Zechar
Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Elwood Stuart
officiating. Burial will be in Ansonia Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Wesleyan Church or the
Alzheimer's Association. Condolences for the family may be sent to
(NOTE: email has since changed ~S. Wick)
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Source: Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Zella
Imo Robbins, 89, formerly of 1325 Covington Ave., Piqua,
died at 1:10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, in Fair Haven Nursing
Home in Sidney.
She was born May 16, 1917, in Dayton, to the late Ancel Edgar and
Frances M. (Newman) Beeman.
Mrs. Robbins attended Piqua City Schools. During World War II
she worked at the Wood Stove and Tool Co. and later was a nurse's
aide at the Craft Nursing Home. She retired from Empo Pump in 1979,
following which she enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was an
honorary member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 614
Auxiliary, Loyal Order of the Moose No. 1064 Auxiliary, and a member
of Houston Congregational Christian Church, having enjoyed many
visits from her pastor. She was active in Fair Haven's social
activities, resident's council meetings and enjoyed leading the
morning exercises.
A private service will be held Tuesday in the Houston Congregational
Christian Church with the Rev. James Manuel officiating. Burial will
follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled through the Jamieson & Yannucci
Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven
Nursing Home, 2901 Fair Road, Sidney, OH 45365. Condolences to the
family also may be expressed through www.jamiesonandyannucci.com
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privacy ~ sw)
Source: Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Caroline J. Brown,
81, a lifelong resident of Troy, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
16, 2007, at Harborside Health Care Center, Troy.
She was born Oct. 27, 1926, in Miami County, to the late Joseph and
Rebecca (Neff) Edwards. She married Franklin E. Brown, who preceded
her in death in 1979.
Mrs. Brown was a member of the Casstown Lutheran Church and served as
past president of the VFW Auxiliary.A gathering of friends and family
will be held at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday
with VFW Auxiliary service at 7 p.m. and a memorial service to follow.
Private interment will be at Casstown Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County or
American Heart Association.Friends may also express condolences to the
family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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Taken from:
Piqua Daily Call
Monday, Jan. 26, 2004
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Clora Mae Hill - Holsinger, 92,
of 157 N. Wall St., Covington, died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25,
2004, in the Covington Care Center.
She was born Nov. 20, 1911 in Dawson to the late O. A.
and Bertha Edna (Millhoff) Thompson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by her husband, Judd W. Hill, Sr. in 1964; a son, Judd W. Hill, Jr.; a
step-grandson, Bobby Miller; four sisters Margaret Derr, Verna
Hopkins, Mary Byers and Dorothy Johnson; and two brothers, Tom
Thompson and Joy "Joe" Thompson.
Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28,
2004, at Pearson-Jackson Funeral Home, Covington, with Cliff Christman
officiating.
Friends may call from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Covington Rescue
Squad.
Condolences may be expressed through
http://www.jackson-sarver.com/
(See Notes #1 below)
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privacy ~ sw)
Found in:
Troy Dailey News, Ohio Newspaper 1947
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Mrs. Lydia Strong, whose death occurred Friday
evening in the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs.
Russell Gates were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Irvin Funeral
Home. Rev. Robert D. Annand minister of the First Methodist
Church officiated reading the hymns "Under His Wings" and "Goodnight
and Good Morning" during the service. Pallbearers were four
sons-in-laws Mr. Gates, Mr. Lester Townsend, Thoral Grapner of Troy
and Cloyd Elleman of Casstown and two grandsons Robert Townsend of
Troy and William Elleman of Casstown. Friends were present from
Lima, Ft. Loramie and Pleasant Hill.
The burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Miami County, Ohio.
(See Notes #2 below)
Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Evelyn J. Bowman, 77, of Troy, died at 12:24
p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at Upper Valley Medical Center, after a
short illness.
She was born Dec. 12, 1927, in Hamilton, to the late Charles and
Gladys (Agnew) Kouba.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Eugene E. Bowman, who passed away Feb. 15, 2005, and son, Don
Chambers.
A private family service will be held at Baird Funeral
Home, Troy, with Brother Paul Napier officiating. Burial will be
at Riverside Cemetery in Troy. Friends may call from 4 - 6 p.m.
today at the funeral home.
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Found in:
The Miami Union
Thursday, May 1, 1939
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Mrs. Alice Chambers, 68, a
native of Miami County passed away Saturday evening at the home of her
son-in-law, Elmer Robbins, on South Union Street.
She had been in an ailing condition all winter, but was
taken seriously ill one week ago Thursday. Her death was due to
arteriosclerosis.
Mrs. Chambers had lived with her son-in-law since the
death of her daughter 23 years ago. Their home was in Tennessee
prior to coming to Troy eight years ago.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Grace Sheppard
(Shepherd), Mrs. Nora Sheppard (Shepherd), and Mrs. Hazel Brown, all
of Lima; two sons Frank Inman of Tampa, Fla., and Elmer Chambers of
Ft. Loramie, four sisters, Mrs. Vida (Lydia) Strong and Mrs. Daisy
Stout of both of Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Pearl Jones, of near
Christianburg, and Mrs. Nettie Chambers of Ft. Loramie.
One son preceded her in death in 1916
She was laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery, following
funeral services by Dr. J. H. Lightburn Tuesday morning at 10:00
o'clock a.m. The services were held at Wade Shilling Funeral
Parlors.
The following Relatives and friends acted as pall
bearers of the decedent. They were Edward and Walter Robbins,
Oscar Shear, Ray Lendeke, Ed Sharit and Clarence Russell.
(See Note #3 below)
Found in:
The Buckeye Newspaper
1898
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
William Brown - The funeral
of William Brown, aged 25 years, who was suddenly killed at Covington,
Ohio on Saturday night by falling over embankment by reason of his
pony running away, took place in the Christian Church here Monday
conducted by Rev. J. O. Kirby.
The mother and the family and all other good friends
have the sympathy of all good people.
The Buckeye Paper - (same paper,
different column)
Will Brown of Pleasant Hill, a son of Mrs. Andy Turner was
killed at Covington Saturday evening.
From Troy Local History Library
(See Notes #4 below)
Found in: Legonier, New York Newpaper
Nov. 11, 2002
Legonier - Ivalou Warren, 78 of Ligonier, died Nov. 9, 2002 in
St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY. She was born April 6, 1924
in Miami County, Ohio, to William E. and Gladys Mae Walker Siegel.
On Sept. 27, 1947, in Troy, Ohio, she married Floyd Warren, who
survives. Also surviving are two sons; including Robert K.
Warren, Cromwell; three daughters including Mrs. Randy (Ruthe E.)
Jones, Warsaw; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Legonier Presbyterian Church
with the Rev. Bernauer officiating. Burial will be in Oak Park
Cemetery. Calling is from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ulrey-Renner
Funeral Home, Legonier, with the Order of the Eastern Star Service at
7:45 p.m.
(See Notes #5 below)
Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Sheila J. Hutton,
39, of Piqua, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002 at 5:35 a.m. in her
residence. She was born Dec. 9, 1962 in Piqua to the late Wilber and
Gladys (Coyer) Brown. She married Anthony (Scott) Hutton Sept. 2,
1995; he survives. Mrs. Hutton is survived by a son, Robert Shoffner
Jr., and her father-in-law, Raymond J. Hutton both of Piqua. She is
also survived by four brothers, Wilber Brown Jr., William D. Brown,
Do-nald Brown and Michael Brown all of Piqua; and three sisters,
Marsha Moore, Tina Brown and Lorna Taylor all of Piqua. One nephew and
one brother preceded her in death. Sheila attended Piqua City Schools
and Central Baptist Church. She loved camping, nature and collecting
angels. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Melcher-Sowers
Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Farrier officiating. Burial will
follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be today from noon
until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to Make
A Wish Foundation of America, P.O. Box 52435, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2435.
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Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Morris E. Chambers, 86, of Houston, died
on Monday, Dec. 9, 2002 at 3:35 a.m. at his residence. He was born in
Piqua on May 9, 1916 to the late Martin C. and Sarah M. Wion Chambers.
He married Dorothy L. Bauer on July 19, 1952 in Fletcher; and she
survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Lillian B. Marshall of
Franklin, Louise V. Spieler of St. Mary's; two step-sisters, Dorothy
Leckey of Minster, Betty Shephard of Piqua; a step-brother, Martin C.
Chambers of Piqua; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of
friends. Mr. Chambers was preceded in death by a son, Mark; a sister,
Evelyn Harget; a brother, Donald; and a step-brother, Eugene Dietz.
Mr. Chambers was a member of the Mid County Church of Christ. He was a
1939 graduate of the Canal Fulton High School in Akron. He was a
retired S/MSGT of the U.S. Air Force following 25 years of service to
his country. He was an instructor of "Airplane General" working at
many of the Air Force Bases in the United States, England, Germany,
and Puerto Rico. He was a maintenance supervisor for the City of Piqua
in the wastewater treatment plant for 16 years. A funeral service will
be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday in the Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral
Home with the Rev. Doug Oakes officiating. Burial will follow in
Houston Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Mid County Church
of Christ, 1580 N. Dorset Road, Troy, OH 45373, or Wilson Hospice Care
Fund, 915 Michigan Street, Sidney, OH 45365.
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Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Mark J. Thomas, 53, of 206 N. Roosevelt
Ave., Piqua, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002 in the Piqua
Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Piqua on Jan. 25, 1949 to the late
John William and Violet Hill Thomas.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry, David and
Timothy Thomas and one sister, Dora Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a graduate
of both Piqua Central High School and Wittenberg University where he
was valedictorian of his class. He enjoyed basketball during his high
school and collegiate years. He was a self-employed consultant and a
member of the Piqua Apostolic Church. A memorial service will be held
at 11 a.m. Monday at the Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral Home with the
Rev. Daniel Hathaway officiating. Private interment will be held at
the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Piqua Apostolic Church, 830 Covington Ave. P.O. Box 739, Piqua, OH
45356.
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Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Betty F. Townsend, 83, of 504 Y St.,
Piqua, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003 in the Piqua Manor
Nursing Home. She was born in Piqua on Nov. 8, 1920 to the late Homer
B. and Iona Brown Shawler. She married J. D. Townsend in Russells
Point on June 7, 1947 and he survives.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Mrs. Townsend
was a homemaker, and a graduate of Sidney High School, class of 1938.
A private service will be conducted at the convenience of the family
with the Rev. Edward Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Miami
Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled through the
Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may also
be expressed through
www.jamiesonandyannucci.com
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Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Velma Jacobs, 65, of Troy, died Friday,
Oct. 3, 2003, at the home of her daughter, Tina Cruikshank of Casstown.
She was born April 30, 1938 in Honeybee, Ky., to Wosley and Flossie
(Gooden) Perry, both deceased.
In addition to her parents, Velma was preceded in death by her son,
Brian Lee Buirley. She was a member of the Women of the Moose No.1025
of Troy and Amvet Post No. 88 of Troy and was formerly employed by
Dare Corp. of Troy. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday at
the Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. Ed Ellis
officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1
p.m. at the funeral home. There also will be a Women of the Moose
service at 1:50 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502,
Troy, OH 45373.
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Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Gene L. Stout, 60, of 8580 N. Hetzler
Road, Piqua, died at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2003 in Fulton Co.
He was born in Winamac, Ind. on Sept. 26, 1942 to the late Homer and
Edna Stout.
Mr. Stout was owner of Stout Trucking in Piqua, and a member of the
Piqua Moose Lodge. He loved his three Huskies dogs, Lady, Sassy and
Isaac. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the
Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Toon officiating.
Burial will follow in Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Miami County Humane Society, 1190 N.
Co. Rd. 25A, Troy, Ohio 45373. Condolences to the family may also be
expressed through
www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
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Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Opal I. Heisey, 94, of Covington, died
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003. She was born in Shelby County on Aug. 10, 1909,
to the late Charles and Minnie (Langston) Stockslager. She was a 1929
graduate of Piqua High School. She was was an active Grange member for
many years and a member of the Bradford Church of the Brethren. She
lived in Bradford for 50 years and spent her last 23 years in
Covington.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 59 years,
J.D. Heisey. in 1988; grandson, Jeffery Davis; two younger sisters,
Vivian Allred and Zelda Hunt; and a brother, Paul Stockslager.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at
Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington, with the Rev. James
Brunk officiating. Burial will be in Miami Memorial Park Cemetery,
Covington. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home.
If desired, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Bernice E. Batten, 93, of 1840 W. High
St., Piqua, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 in the Piqua Manor
Nursing Home.
She was born in Darke County on May 24, 1910 to the late Ralph and
Odean Carter Haines Sr. She married LeRoy "Vin" Batten on June 29,
1937 in Greenville; he preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 1975.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Haines, William
Haines; three sisters, Celia Momberg Trupp, Mary Benkert, Ruth
Koenitzer; and a daughter, Susan Batten Whited Daniels.
Mrs. Batten was a 1928 graduate of Greenville High School, and
Balthasers Business College of Greenville in 1929. She worked as the
secretary of Greenville High School until 1937, then worked over 20
years at the former Haines Furriers of Piqua. She was a member of the
YWCA of Piqua, Piqua Leisure Club, Home Arts Club, and volunteered as
a hostess at the former Piqua Memorial Medical Center for many years.
A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17,
2003 in the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Fowler
officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Cincinnati Association for the Blind,
2045 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1490 Condolences to the
family may also be expressed through
www.jamiesonandyannucci.com
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Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Lloyd L. Bucholtz, 95, of Laura passed
away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, in the Piqua Manor Nursing Home in Piqua.
He was born June 20, 1909, in Miami County to the late Louis and Fanny
(Thompson) Bucholtz.
Calling hours will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Jackson Funeral
Home, 1 South Maun St. in Pleasant Hill. Funeral services will be at
10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Pastor Ron Elite
officiating. Burial will take place in the Miami Memorial Park
Cemetery in Covington. Contributions can be made to the donors choice
of charity. Condolences can be expressed to jacksonfuneralhomes.
Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Isabel V. Miller, 89, of Piqua,
peacefully went home to be with the Lord at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
27, 2004, in her residence. She was born in Wetzel Aug. 31, 1915, to
the late James and Catherine Karnes Bowersock.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in
St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Grillot as
celebrant. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 4-7 p.m. today at Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral
Home, where a 4 p.m. prayer service will be conducted.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Food for the Poor
Inc., 550 S.W. 12th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Fla., 33442. Condolences
may be expressed to
www.jamiesonandyannucci.com
Source: Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
Wednesday October 24, 1945
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Piqua Mother Stricken Tuesday
Bradford , Oct 24 Service will be held Oct.24 at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at
the Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Dean Frantz
officiating, for Mrs. James Netzley, 79, widow of
the late George Netzley, who died Tuesday at the home of her daughter
Mrs.carl Anewalt,of
Pleasant Hill. She is the mother of Mrs Viola Shepherd and James
Netzley of Bradford and,
Aurther Netzley of Pleasant Hill Death followed a four weeks illness
due to heart trouble.
Mrs. Netzley was born and raised in Franlain Township, Darke County
and also with her late husband
had lived in Adam Township. She was the daughter of the late John and
Susan Fourman.
Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Source:
Piqua Daily Call Newspaper
(Contributed by Norita Moss)
Ethel Rose Coder, 83, a longtime resident
of Alterra Sterling House, Troy, and of Tipp City, died at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, at Spring-meade Health Center,Tipp City.
She was born on Aug. 16, 1922, in Malden, Mass., to the late Phillip
and Edith (Spencer) Gillette. She married Charles D. Coder in 1943,
and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1987.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Plemin Gillette, Stewart
Gillette, Everett Gillette and Harold Gillette and by two sisters,
Mary Olson and Pearl Beaman.
Mrs. Coder was very active in all capacities at the Christ United
Methodist Church in Malden, Mass. She was a 1941 graduate of Malden
High School, Malden, Mass., where she was valedictorian. She was a
former accountant with Jackson Industries.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Sterling House, 81
S. Stanfield Road, Troy. Contributions may be made to Christ United
Methodist Church, 577 Main Street, Malden, Mass.
Friends may express condolences to the family through
www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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