All Obituaries

Grace E. Baker, 92, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Greenville Health & Rehab Center.  She was born April 9, 1926, in Montgomery County, to the late Jesse and Susan Armitta (Morton) Garber.  She married Lester A. Baker on November 5, 1949; he preceded her in death on September 18, 2014. Grace will be missed and remembered by her children and their spouses, Dianne (Allan) Burns of Cody, WY, Debra (Gerald) Crist of Greybull, WY, Shendyl (Kendra) Baker of...

Dale Dershem, the man, the myth, the legend.  Men wanted to be him, woman wanted to be with him.  Dale Eugene Dershem, 82, of Covington, went to rest with our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 5, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was a master craftsman, building his family’s home from the ground up with his own two hands and the love and pride in his heart.  Dale loved to tell stories, and you could be sure 50% of every story was true.  You just didn’t...

Lawrence L. Dill, 86, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the Covington Care Center.  He was born September 15, 1932, in Dayton, to the late William Henry and Katie B. (Self) Dill.  He married Norma Jean (Magee) Dill on September 26, 1959, and she survives. Lawrence will also be missed and remembered by his son and daughter-in-law, Gary & Linda Dill of Covington; a daughter, Nancy Warner of Texas; two grandsons, Brandon Wood and Jacob Dill; a sister, Dorothy...

Harriet L. “Hattie” Miller, 94, of Covington, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019, at Brookdale of Piqua.  She was born June 16, 1924, in Covington, to the late Harry N. and Pearl M. (Cable) Koon.  She married Forrest V. Miller on January 21, 1956; he preceded her in death in July 1979. Harriet will be missed and remembered by several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.  She was preceded in death by her siblings, John Koon, Barbara O’Connor, and...

Raymond J. Marion, 65, of Covington, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2019.  He was born January 25, 1954, in Dayton, to the late Floyd E. Sr. and Mary (Landis) Marion.  Ray married Carol L. (Caughran) Marion on June 22, 1974, and she survives. Ray will also be missed and remembered by his children and their spouses, Michael & Angie Marion of Covington, Michelle & Chris Kannel of Montpelier; seven grandchildren, Corey, Bradley, Ian & Preston Marion;...

Marianna Warner, 100, of Piqua, and formerly of Covington, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  She was born July 13, 1918, in Covington, to the late Harry N. and Pearl M. (Cable) Koon.  She married Noel R. Warner; he preceded her in death in 1974. She will be missed and remembered by a sister, Harriet Miller of Piqua; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and their families.  She was preceded in death by a...

On Thursday, February 28th, a week after a memorable birthday celebration, Philip A. “Tony” Ciriegio passed away with his wife of almost 40 years, Wendy Galloway Ciriegio, by his side. Tony loved being around his family and friends. Those who knew him well usually found him grinning. He was happiest when surrounded by his three daughters, Laura, Carolyn, and Sarah, and, of course, the love of his life, Wendy. His newest joys were his grandchildren, Brooklyn, Cate, and...

Roger A. Adkins, 61, of Covington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born December 11, 1957, in West Hamlin, W.Va., to the the late Halleck and Edith (Abshire) Adkins.  He married Susan M. (Fisher) Adkins on August 27, 2010; she survives. Roger will also be missed and remembered by his stepdaughters, Tara (Jason) Hunt of Pleasant Hill, Shana (Joe) Angle of Covington, and Heather (John) Sizemore of Greenville; 16...

Roger L. “Bud” Landis, 81, of Covington, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Piqua Manor.  He was born October 20, 1937, in Pleasant Hill, to the late Omer and Alice (Thompson) Landis.  He married Mary M. (Staudt) Landis on June 29, 1957, a marriage of nearly 62 years; she survives. Bud will also be missed and remembered by his five children and their spouses, Tim (Janet) Landis, Robin (Matt) Brown, Mark Landis, Susan Landis, all of Covington, and Jose (Mia)...

Max W. Ryan I, 76, of Covington, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  He was born September 9, 1942, in Piqua, to the late Joseph C. and Ruth (Murray) Ryan.  Max married Nancy I. (Byers) Ryan on August 17, 1959; and she survives. Max is also survived by his five children, Max II (Candace) Ryan of Troy, Jeffrey (Laurie) Ryan of Washington, Ill., Thomas (Debra) Ryan of Covington, Matthew (Rebecca) Ryan of Covington, and Holly (Todd)...