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We at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home are choosing to allow our facility to be open for funeral gatherings if the family so desires. If you choose to attend a funeral, please know that you are doing so at your own risk. Our facilities are not set up to accommodate socially distanced seating. If you do not feel comfortable being around people, please do not attend. If you want to wear a mask, provide your own mask. You are free to choose the manner in which you reach out to the grieving families that we serve.

***LIVESTREAM OF FUNERALS WILL CONTINUE TO BE OFFERED ON OUR WEBSITE AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE (when family of the deceased requests this option).

AS ALWAYS, DO NOT ATTEND A FUNERAL OR VISITATION IF YOU ARE SICK, HAVE A FEVER, COUGH OR HAVE BEEN SICK.

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Evelyn Shoup

Mary “Evelyn” Shoup , age 91, of Bradford, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy. Evelyn was born in Dayton on May 19, 1929 to the (late) J Corvin & Gladys (Wise) Bentzel; a graduate of Stebbins High School, Dayton; a member of Common Grounds Church (formerly Bradford Church of the Brethren) where she also was a deacon, Sunday School teacher, sang in the choir, Ladies Aid, which prepared funeral dinners), and was the...

Mary “Evelyn” Shoup , age 91, of Bradford, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy. Evelyn was born in Dayton on May 19, 1929 to the...

Retta Thomas

Retta Dell (Powell) Thomas, age 76 of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at SpringMeade. Retta was born in Piqua on April 13, 1944 to the (late) Robert E. & Virginia (Todd) Powell; a graduate of Covington High School, Class of 1962; a member of the Covington Church of the Brethren; worked for Miami Metropolitan Housing Authority as an Inspector; worked for the Covington Police Department as a Dispatcher; a previous volunteer for the Covington Rescue Squad;...

Retta Dell (Powell) Thomas, age 76 of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at SpringMeade. Retta was born in Piqua on April 13, 1944 to the (late) Robert E. & Virginia...

Pamela Davis Rue

Pamela Jean (Davis) Rue, age 60 of Covington, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home. Pam was born in Sidney on January 6, 1961, to the (late) Charles L. & Marybelle Jane (Carey) Davis; worked for 20+ years for Spring Hill Nursery; loved taking care of her animals including: donkeys, goats, chickens, cats and dogs; loved flowers; and enjoyed stopping at all garage sales. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Rue, who died Monday, February 15, 2021;...

Pamela Jean (Davis) Rue, age 60 of Covington, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home. Pam was born in Sidney on January 6, 1961, to the (late) Charles L. & Marybelle Jane...

Richard Cool

Richard D. Cool, age 81, formerly of Covington, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Koester Pavilion, Troy. Richard was born in Covington on February 3, 1940 to the (late) Charles & Irma (Brown) Cool; attended Hardin Houston Schools; had previously worked for 10 years at Miami Industries; a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church; was well known for his leather making abilities, making belts, wallets, saddles, and gun holsters for some people in the Sheriff’s...

Richard D. Cool, age 81, formerly of Covington, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Koester Pavilion, Troy. Richard was born in Covington on February 3, 1940 to the (late) Charles...

Robert "Bob" Reck

Robert “Bob” J. Reck, age 83 of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home with family. Bob was born in Bradford on July 5, 1937 to the (late) J.W. & Lorean (Oblinger) Reck; was a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1957; self-employed in various things including: working for Corning Glass, worked at a Toy Factory in Piqua with his mother; owned and operated Reck’s Used Cars, specializing in Volkswagens; was a farmer; ran several clubs...

Robert “Bob” J. Reck, age 83 of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home with family. Bob was born in Bradford on July 5, 1937 to the (late) J.W. & Lorean...

Ted Risner

Ted Risner, 71, of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 19, 1950 in Kentucky to parents, William & Fannie Mae (Johnson) Risner. He grew up at Bethany Children’s Home. As a young man, Ted moved to Ohio, where he met and married the love of his life, Frances (Brumbaugh) Risner on November 22, 1969. They were married 51 years and had three children, Ted, Michelle, & Dawn. ...

Ted Risner, 71, of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 19, 1950 in Kentucky to parents, William & Fannie...

Steven Pitman

Steven B. Pitman, age 61 of Bradford, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home. Steve was born in Greenville on August 17, 1959 to Robert L. & Patricia (Little) Pitman; a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1977; a Machinist at Raymath, Troy; enjoyed golfing, fishing, and deer hunting; and loved spending time with his family especially Khloi. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Hazel Irene Little; father, Robert L Pitman in 1990; and nephew, Robby...

Steven B. Pitman, age 61 of Bradford, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home. Steve was born in Greenville on August 17, 1959 to Robert L. & Patricia (Little) Pitman; a...

Ileen "Joan" Graves

Ileen Joan Graves, age 90 of Covington, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Kettering Medical Center. Joan was born in Bradford on December 19, 1930 to the (late) Lloyd & Fairy (Colbert) Farmer; a graduate of Covington High School, Class of 1948; was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War; retired from Covington Schools as a cook with 20+ years of service; attended Fields of Grace Worship Center, Covington; a member of the Covington Eagles Aerie #3998; a...

Ileen Joan Graves, age 90 of Covington, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Kettering Medical Center. Joan was born in Bradford on December 19, 1930 to the (late) Lloyd & Fairy...

Archie Koogler

Archie L. Koogler, age 90, of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Brookdale of Troy. Archie was born in Xenia, Ohio on April 3, 1930 to the (late) Archie B. & Ethel E. (Sidenstick) Koogler; was an U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War; retired as Master Mechanic at Standard Oil Co./BP Oil Co. with 30 years of service; in his earlier years he farmed and raised livestock; and he enjoyed working in his garden. Preceded in death by his parents;...

Archie L. Koogler, age 90, of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Brookdale of Troy. Archie was born in Xenia, Ohio on April 3, 1930 to the (late) Archie B. & Ethel E....

Floyd Shumaker

Floyd E. Shumaker, age 91 of Springfield, formerly of Covington, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Northwood Care Center in Springfield, Ohio. Floyd was born in Miami County on June 21, 1929 to the (late) Guy and Algia (Coate) Shumaker; graduate of Newton High School, Class of 1947; upon graduating Floyd worked for BVD in Piqua; retired from Hobart Brothers in Troy, Ohio; attended Laura Christian Church; enjoyed taking drives with his wife, Mary, camping with family and...

Floyd E. Shumaker, age 91 of Springfield, formerly of Covington, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Northwood Care Center in Springfield, Ohio. Floyd was born in Miami County on...

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