All Obituaries

Thomas Carl Graham, 68, of Covington, son of Carl F. & Edna (Wise) Graham was born in Miami County on December 19, 1951. He departed this life on Monday, October 26, 2020, of natural causes at his home. On December 17, 1977, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Naomi (Flora) Graham; she preceded him in death on May 27, 2000. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ferman and Thelma Wise. Tom is survived by his sisters, Linda...

***Please note that Bill's visitation and funeral mass will be on consecutive weekends*** William H. “Bill” Krites, 91, of Bloomer, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Kindred Hospital, Dayton. He was born March 11, 1929, near Covington, to the late William Scott and Cordelia (Howell) Krites. He married Arabella “Jackie” (Monnin) Krites on November 24, 1949; she preceded him in death on March 8, 2020. Bill will be missed and remembered by his children,...

Orva Lavon Armacost, originally from Findlay, Ohio for 86 years, and for the last 10 years a resident of Stillwater Care Center, Covington, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2020 at the age of 96 at the Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1924, in Findlay, to the late Joseph Elwood and Ethel Mae (Noggle) Armacost. He was married on October 7, 1945 to Martha Mae (Brown) and they had 53 years of marriage until her passing in January 1998. They had two children, David...

James A. “Jim” Reas, 79, of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at his residence. He was born June 14, 1941, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Arley J. and Lois J. (Hall) Reas. He married Gail A. (Blakley) Reas on March 23, 1968; she survives. He will also be missed and remembered by his children, Shelly Reas of Piqua, Gina (Eric) Fogt of Anna, Lisa (Derrick) Plsek of Vandalia, Thea Reas of Piqua; a brother, Robert (Deanna) Reas of Troy; six grandchildren, Michelle...

Patricia A. “Pat” Herron, 72, of Piqua, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy. She was born March 8, 1948, in Orlando, Fla., to the late James and Betty (Davis) Dyke. She married Larry B. Herron on October 25, 1969; he preceded her in death on July 7, 2018. Pat will be missed and remembered by her brothers, James (Esther) Dyke of New Carlisle and Terry Dyke of Florida; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and...

Richard P. “Dick” Robinson, 67, of Covington, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy. He was born April 18, 1952, in Troy, to the late James R. Sr. and Rosella Ruth (Cain) Robinson. He married Sandra “Sandy” (Hathaway) Robinson on June 26, 1971; she survives. Dick will also be missed and remembered by his two children, Scott (Angie) Robinson of Fort Loramie and Stephanie Robinson of Piqua; four grandchildren Megan, Tyler,...

Carmen Enid (Blocher) Skiles, 95, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully Monday evening, August 17, 2020, in Monkey Island, Oklahoma, at the home of her daughter, with whom she was lovingly cared for since March 2020. Carmen was born February 14, 1925, in Laketon, Indiana, to the late James Daniel and Stella May (Brubaker) Blocher. She married Marion James Skiles on March 24, 1967 in North Manchester, Ind.; he preceded her in death on April 30, 1998. Carmen was born legally blind...

Judy A. Sampson, 68, of Covington, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020, at the Landings of Huber Heights. She was born April 1, 1952, in Columbus, to the late Paul Jr. and Marilyn (Moore) Bernsdorf. She will be missed and remembered by her three sons, Joseph Sampson of Covington, Jonathan Sampson of California, and Thomas Sampson of Troy; a granddaughter, Feena Belle Pierotti-Sampson; and her brothers, Steve (Betty) Bernsdorf and Randy (Janet) Bernsdorf. Judy was self-employed, working...

Lois L. Schaurer, 90, of Covington, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, at Caldwell House of Troy. She was born June 17, 1930, in Darke County, to the late Charles and Effie (Bowman) Cottrell. She was united in marriage to Ralph J. Schaurer on June 20, 1948; he preceded her in death on August 4, 2016. She will be missed and remembered by her children and their spouses, Rodney (Jerilyn) Schaurer of Covington, Marilyn (Harlan) Holsinger of Troy, Arlene (Keith) Brubaker of Eaton, Marlin...

Alva Daniel Landes, second son of Daniel and Rachel (Garber) Landes, was born February 11, 1928 near Englewood, Ohio. He peacefully departed this life on July 10, 2020, at the age of 92 years, 4 months, and 29 days. Responding to the call of the Spirit, he yielded his life to our Lord and Savior, and was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church in May of 1947, remaining steadfast and faithful until death. As his health began to decline, he with his companion received the comfort...