Obituaries

Oct 31, 2018

Gregory A. Coblentz, 48, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his residence.  He was born February 22, 1970, in Greenville, to Dick J. Coblentz and Linda E. (Martin) Cluster.

Greg will be missed and remembered by his father, Dick Coblentz of Greenville; his mother and stepfather, Linda & James Cluster of Troy; a brother,...

Sep 21, 2018

Reva C. (Bowman) Benedict, 87, a resident of the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, and formerly of Union City, OH, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018.  She was born May 17, 1931, in Covington, to the late Ivan and Ethel Bowman.  She married Frederick W. Benedict who preceded her in death on February 20, 2011.

Reva will be...

Sep 12, 2018

Eugene Arthur Crawford, 72, of Midkiff, West Virginia, and formerly of Troy, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Cornerstone Hospital in West Virginia.  He was born January 30, 1946 in Hazard, Kentucky, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy (Caldwell) Crawford. Eugene is survived by his wife, Ruth Breedlove; adopted grandson, Jesse Crawford; four children, Harold Eugene (Debra) Crawford, Michelle...

Aug 28, 2018

Janis M. Weer, 91, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy.  She was born January 16, 1927, in Columbus, to the late Scott and Cordelia (Howell) Krites.  She married Donald “Bud” Weer on June 10, 1944; he preceded her in death on March 2, 1983.

She will be...

Aug 24, 2018

Donald Lee “Don” Bayer, of Covington, was born in Dayton on September 1, 1949 to Walter and Ida Mae (Denlinger) Bayer.  Don grew to adulthood in Montgomery Co. with two brothers, Lloyd Gene and Duane Allen.

He lived for a short time in Lancaster Co., PA, where he met Susan Anne Barge.  They were married on January...

Aug 21, 2018

Norma Jean Baker, 91, of Piqua, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born January 8, 1927, in Covington, to the late Wilbur and Dorothy (Shafer) Tobias.  She married William “Bill” Baker; he preceded her in death on January 4, 2003.

She will be missed and remembered by her brother, Robert...

Aug 19, 2018

Viola P. Yingst, 97, of Covington, daughter of Charles and Maude (Pierce) Arnett, was born July 21, 1921, in Pleasant Hill, Ohio.  She went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Caldwell House of Troy.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 72 years, Edwin L. Yingst, on May 30, 2012.

Aug 12, 2018

Todd Edward Fields, 54, of Troy, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born November 18, 1963, in Troy, to Beverly (Koeller) McDade of Piqua.  His father, David McDade, preceded him in death.

He will also be missed and remembered by his children, Ashley Schulz of Piqua, Jason Fields...

Aug 11, 2018

Richard “Lee” Boyer, 88, of Covington, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Piqua Manor.  He was born June 20, 1930, in Covington, to the late Linus Leonard and Irene Katherine (Hansford) Boyer.  Lee was a 1948 graduate of Covington High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

Lee will be missed...

Aug 1, 2018

Ruth M. (Spitler) Frantz Speicher, 96, of Troy, formerly of Phillipsburg, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Brookdale of Troy.  She was born August 26, 1921, in Darke County, to the late Harold and Mary Catherine (Flory) Spitler.  She married Harold Frantz; he preceded her in death in 1966.  She later married G. Wesley Speicher; he preceded her...

Jul 21, 2018

Eileen V. Yearsley, 90, of Piqua, died on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Heartland of Piqua.  She was born January 25, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio, to Sylvan “Pete” and Elizabeth Cost, both of whom preceded her in death. Eileen is survived by a daughter, Sheila (Ken) Groves of Ridgely, MD; two sons, Dave (Kris) Yearsley of Huber Heights and...

Jul 19, 2018

V. Jean Miller, 91, of Covington, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Piqua Manor.  She was born December 18, 1926, in New London, Missouri, to the late Judson W. and Anna (Shearer) Hill.  Her stepmother was the late Clora Mae Hill.  Jean married Robert J. Miller on September 27, 1947; he preceded her in death on August 30,...

Jul 13, 2018

Jason Scot Holfinger, 38, of Covington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his residence.  He was born April 24, 1980, in Piqua, to Doyle S. and Connie L. (Emerich) Holfinger of Piqua.  Jason married Lisa B. (Couch) Holfinger on August 11, 2007, and she survives in Covington.

Jason will also be missed and remembered...

Jul 7, 2018

Larry B. Herron, 77, of Piqua, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.  He was born July 4, 1941, in Miami County, to the late Kenneth Carl and Eunice (Swallow) Herron.  Larry married Patricia “Pat” (Dyke) Herron on October 25, 1969; she survives.

Larry will also be missed and remembered by his siblings,...

Jul 6, 2018

Harold L. McCarty Jr., “Sonny”, 79, of Piqua, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at his residence.  He was born July 15, 1938 in Lackawanna, New York, to the late Harold Sr. and Helen (Fries) McCarty.  He married Ruth (Jackson) McCarty; she preceded him in death in 2015.

He will be missed and remembered by his children,...

Jul 5, 2018

Barbara Jean Longendelpher, 78, of Covington, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born September 16, 1939, in Hartford County, North Carolina, to the late Joseph and Illma (Lassiter) Phelps.  She married Terry L. Longendelpher on November 28, 1959; he preceded her in death on August 1, 2007.

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Jul 4, 2018

Blake Lyle Adams, 54, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at his residence.  He was born July 20, 1963, in Troy, to Samuel L. and Jackie J. (Thompson) Adams.  His parents survive in Pleasant Hill.

Blake will also be missed and remembered by his two children, Tyanna (Karl) Ahrns of Versailles, Derek Adams (fiancée Brittany...

Jun 27, 2018

Jeffery Weber Mowery, 57, of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at his residence.  He was born June 27, 1961, in Piqua, to the late Joe Bill Mowery and Barbara (Weber) Mowery.  His mother survives in Piqua.

Jeff will also be missed and remembered by three sons, Aaron Wright of Piqua, Jeff Mowery of Texas, Travis...

May 23, 2018

Wanda Jess Clark, 81, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center.  She was born December 19, 1936, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Frank and Myrtle (Sheets) Tucker.  She married Raymond E. Jess; he preceded her in death in 1994.  She then married Harold Clark; he preceded her in...

May 22, 2018

Grant Howard Dennings, 63, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at his residence after a valiant battle with cancer.  He was born September 27, 1954, in St. Marys, to the late Guy E. and Marilyn R. (Lampert) Dennings.

Grant will be missed and remembered by his two sons, Matthew (Lauren) Dennings of Redlands, Calif., and...