Obituaries

Beverly McDade

Beverly McDade

Feb 21, 2023

Beverly A. McDade, 80, of Piqua, passed away Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born March 9, 1942, in Darke County, to the late Charles and Eva (Melling) Koeller. She married David McDade on March 11, 1966; he preceded her in death in 1989.

She will be missed and remembered by her children,...

Harold Kingrey

Harold Kingrey

Feb 11, 2023

Harold L. Kingrey, 84, of Covington, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 11, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born December 5, 1938, in Tipp City, to the late Shirley and Mary (Wright) Kingrey. Harold married Ruby E. (Martin) Kingrey, a marriage which spanned 51 years; she preceded him in death on February 22, 2011.

He will be...

Patricia Peters

Patricia Peters

Jan 22, 2023

Patricia Ann (Boone) Peters, daughter of Josiah Harold Boone and Mary Pearl (Johnson) Boone, was born August 13, 1949, in Rocky Mount VA. Mom went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 22, 2023, surrounded by her family in her home.

On February 1, 1969, Mom was united in marriage with Roland Lee Peters of Troy, OH and was...

Dwain Earick

Dwain Earick

Jan 16, 2023

O. Dwain Earick, 77, of Sidney, passed away early Monday morning, January 16, 2023, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. He was born May 24, 1945, in Piqua, to the late Charles Wayne and Doris Philena (Minnich) Earick. He married Evelyn M. (Arnett) Earick; she preceded him in death on January 12, 2021.

He is also survived by two children, Joseph...

Richard Boehringer

Richard Boehringer

Jan 13, 2023

Richard L. “Rich” Boehringer, 71, of Covington, passed away Friday morning, January 13, 2023, at Piqua Manor. He was born April 20, 1951, in Piqua, to the late Harry Luther and Ellen Louise (Denning) Boehringer.

He is survived by a sister, Vicki Schwartz of Piqua; nephews Justin Schwartz and Matt (Allison) Schwartz; great-niece Avery Schwartz; uncle Steve Denning; several cousins;...

Dale Brubaker

Dale Brubaker

Jan 9, 2023

Dale E. Brubaker, 83, of Troy, passed away Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born January 2, 1941, in Franklin Twp., Darke County, to the late Harry B. and Naomi (Gaines) Brubaker.

He will be missed and remembered by two daughters, Tammy (Hank) Habekost of West Alexandria and Pam Marrs of Troy; six grandchildren,...

Neil Clark

Neil Clark

Dec 13, 2022

Neil R. Clark, 84, of Covington, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 13, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice Care Center, Troy. He was born October 31, 1938, in Covington, to the late Eugene & Lois (Houser) Clark. He married Shirley (Via) Clark on June 14, 1958, a marriage that spanned 64½ years; she survives.

He will also be missed and remembered by...

Barbara Martin

Barbara Martin

Nov 27, 2022

Barbara Ann Martin, 92, of Greenville, formerly of Covington, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Versailles Health Care Center.

Have you lost someone? Have you ever wondered what a new lease on life feels like? Have you ever wanted to speak your mind, but kept quiet? Have you allowed your fears to crowd out your hopes? Barbara...

Joe Turner

Joe Turner

Nov 26, 2022

Joe M. Turner, 85, of Piqua, formerly of Bradford, passed away Saturday morning, November 26, 2022, at Stillwater Nursing and Rehabilitation, Covington. He was born October 9, 1937, in Troy, to the late Monford and Dorothy (Dinsmore) Turner. He married M. Gayle (Bertholomey) Turner; she preceded him in death on May 10, 2009.

Joe is survived by his three sons...

Elsie Mae Flory

Elsie Mae Flory

Nov 24, 2022

Elsie Mae (Peters) Flory, daughter of Charles W. and Mary Blanche (Montgomery) Peters, was born December 19, 1923 at their home in Covington, Miami County, Ohio. Mother went home to be with Jesus on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the age of 98.

She, along with five of her friends, was baptized at 16 years old and committed...

Tammy Robbins

Tammy Robbins

Nov 3, 2022

Tammy Renee Robbins, 62, of Houston, passed away Thursday morning, November 3, 2022, at her residence. She was born December 9, 1959, in Piqua, to the late John and Vonnie (Smith) Robbins.

Tammy will be missed and remembered by her brother, Jasper Wright of North Carolina; nieces and nephews and their families, Corissa (Charlie) Thompson of Sidney, Aaron Wright of...

Robert Weer

Robert Weer

Oct 26, 2022

Robert W. “Bob” Weer, 74, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at his home. He was born February 23, 1948, in Troy, to the late Donald “Bud” and Janis M. (Krites) Weer. He was united in marriage to his wife of 55 years, Priscilla A. (Shook) Weer on August 12, 1967; she survives.

He will also be missed...

Barbara Stewart

Barbara Stewart

Oct 12, 2022

Barbara L. Stewart, 83, of Piqua, passed away Wednesday morning, October 12, 2022, at Piqua Manor. She was born October 8, 1939, in Shelby County, to the late Frank Myers and Opal Irene Myers Riouller. She married Harold William “Bill” Stewart; he survives.

Barbara will be missed and remembered by her daughters, Robin Anthony and Cheryl Banning, both of Piqua;...

Darla Sever

Darla Sever

Oct 8, 2022

Darla J. Sever, 79, formerly of Sidney, passed away Saturday morning, October 8, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Piqua. She was born April 5, 1943, in Sidney, to the late Eugene and Rose (Schmidt) Boroff.

She will be missed and remembered by her five children and their spouses, Douglas (Karen) St. Myers of Sidney, Cathy (Troy) Potts of The Villages,...

Doyle Holfinger

Doyle Holfinger

Oct 4, 2022

Doyle S. Holfinger, 67, of Piqua, passed away Tuesday evening, October 4, 2022, at Troy Care & Rehab Center. He was born May 22, 1955, in Piqua, to the late Robert E. and Evelyn L. (Etter) Holfinger. He was united in marriage to Constance L. “Connie” (Emerich) Holfinger on June 12, 1976; she survives.

Doyle will also be missed and...

Ruth Manson

Ruth Manson

Oct 2, 2022

Ruth M. Manson, 87, of Covington, passed away Sunday evening, October 2, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born January 25, 1935, in Sidney, to the late Roy Jackson and Lydia Irene (McKinney) Cole. Ruth married Carl R. “Dick” Manson on February 23, 1951; he preceded her in death on August 29, 2019.

She will...

Sylvester Meyer

Sylvester Meyer

Sep 19, 2022

Sylvester F. “Bud” Meyer, 91, of Houston, formerly of Covington, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Wilson Health in Sidney after a brief illness. He was born February 25, 1931, in Shelby County, to the late Henry Herman and Eleanora (Gehret) Meyer. He married Jean M. (Hackemoeller) Meyer on October 22, 1952; she preceded him in death on December...

Dallas Bowman

Dallas Bowman

Aug 26, 2022

Dallas Lee Bowman, 75, of Covington, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice Inpatient Care Center, Troy. He was born March 31, 1947, in Waverly, to the late Charles Bowman and the late Maebell Bowman Wagner. He married Gail Ann (Peeples) Bowman on May 14, 1971; she survives.

Dallas will also be missed and remembered by his daughter-in-law,...

Wilma Barbee

Wilma Barbee

Aug 22, 2022

Wilma C. Barbee, 93, of Covington, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice Inpatient Care Center, Troy. She was born November 12, 1928, in Covington, to the late Emerson G. and Zelma (Fessler) Mader. She married Ralph F. Barbee on September 5, 1950; he preceded her in death on August 8, 2008.

Wilma will be missed and remembered...

Duane Young

Duane Young

Aug 11, 2022

Duane C. Young, 58, of Piqua, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 8, 1964 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to the late John Farrow and Sylvia (Young) Lyons. His mother survives in Piqua. Duane married Angela K. (Laughman) Young; she preceded him in death on April 6, 2018.

Duane will also be missed...