All Obituaries

Norris Jay Harvey, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by his nieces, Julie (Mulroney) & Theresa Ferrante & long time beloved friend Debi Trost in the Wright Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Fairborn, OH on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.  Born on October 20, 1952 in Troy, OH, Norris was a son of the late Lowell and Pearl (Grube) Harvey.  He is survived by his two children, Sara Belle (Drew) Pliscofsky of Florida and Melinda Harvey of Piqua, and four...

Donald R. Hart, age 88, of Fletcher, OH passed away at 2:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Springmeade Health Center, Tipp City, OH. Born on December 13, 1930 In Montgomery, County, OH, Don was a son of the late Glenn and Pauline (Jackson) Hart. He married Janice Schrader on January 12, 1958 and she survives. He is also survived by four children: Jim (Melinda) Hart of Troy, Diane (John) Yingst of Fletcher, Debbie (Doug) Straight of Springfield, and Marcia Hafer of Fletcher. He was a...

Jean R. Riffell, age 82, of Casstown passed away at 3:01 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 in the Hospice Unit at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH.  Born on August 30, 1936 in Fletcher, OH, Jean was a daughter of the late Ray and Anna (Hines) Covault.  She married Donald J. Riffell on August 4, 1956 and he preceded her in death on June 28, 2006.  Together they raised four children, three of whom survive:  John Riffell of Casstown, OH, Joni (Donald) Dilts of Cassville, MO,...

Jean Riffell of Casstown, Ohio passed away on Jul 8, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

James E. Fairchild age 85, of Christiansburg, OH passed away peacefully in his residence on Monday, July 8, 2019.  Born on March 11, 1934 in Bonanza, Kentucky, Mr. Fairchild was a son of the late Willie and Junie (Snipes) Fairchild.  He is survived by his loving wife of almost 65 years, the former Martha Jean Stradling whom he married on November 21, 1953.  Two sons and their spouses survive:  Tony and Karen Fairchild of Medway, OH and Tim and Cindy Fairchild of West...

Vickie Lynn Hill, age 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in her residence. She was born July 25, 1954 to Jack and Juanita Hill. She is survived by her mother Juanita Hill of St. Paris, her bonus children, Tebo (Kristie) Taylor and Kae (Tony) Keanen, and their children, all of Louisiana, brother Charles (Barbara) Hill of Bradenton, Florida, sisters Jackie (Shane) Moore of St. Paris, and Amy (Wade) Wilcoxon of Rosewood as well as childhood friends Julian Hall and Sherry Pence....

Theodore “Ted” R. Weldy, age 77, of Conover, OH passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH.  Born on May 2, 1942 in Sidney, OH, Ted was the son of the late Harold Walter and Mary Jane (Smith) Weldy-Helton.  He married Jacquelyn Shafford on June 24, 1961 and she survives.  He is also survived by two sons, Theodore Weldy II of Conover, Michael Weldy of Findlay, OH, a daughter, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and a sister...

Kathleen M. Pence, age 76, of Saint Paris, OH passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 5:50 a.m. in her home.  Born on November 25, 1942 in Xenia, OH, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Edgar and Martha (Matthews) Gravitt.  She is survived by her husband, Donald Pence whom she married on April 3, 1964. A daughter, Beth (Seth) Joy of Edwardsville, IL and daughter-in-law Jennifer Pence of Camden, OH also survive.  She was a loving grandmother to four grandchildren; Erin and...

Walter Joseph Gurski, age 73, of St. Paris, OH passed away 6:55 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in the his home.  Born on February 19, 1946 in Toledo, OH Walter was a son of the late Walter and Erma (Dietz) Gurski. He married Connie Lou Collins on April 27, 1968 and she survives.  He is survived by their three daughters and a son:  Contessa, Christina, Charity and Joseph, several grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Two brothers also survive Walter, Ed Gerling of...

Walter Gurski of Saint Paris, Ohio passed away on Jun 26, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.