All Obituaries

Kathryn Kay Denlinger, age 82, of Bradford, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County, Troy.  Kathryn was born in Troy on December 4, 1943 to the (late) Raymond & Ruth M. (Flora) Garber; was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Oak Grove District; was a retired self-employed house cleaner; enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and playing games; loved to read; and loved spending time with her family, her children and grandchildren.  Preceded in ...

John Stephen Hole, age 84 of Piqua, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Stillwater Care Center, Covington.  John was born in Piqua on May 13, 1942 to the (late) Harley & Kathryn (Carnahan) Hole Ryhal Skinner; was a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1960; was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during Peace Time.  He owned and operated Miami Valley Improvements for many years. John loved birds and enjoyed feeding them and squirrels; was an avid college football ...

Joyce Elaine Ratcliff, age 84 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at her home.  Joyce was born in Troy on February 19, 1942 to the (late) Carl B. & Mary E. (Grisso) Lehman.  She worked as a Mental Health Aide at Detmer Hospital and Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy; played the organ for church,  loved music, loved to knit and made many beautiful sweaters; and was an avid fan of the Florida State University Seminoles, including Burt Reynolds.  Preceded in death ...

Charles “Chuck” E. Slusher, age 94 of Troy, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 at StoryPoint of Troy.  Chuck was born in Hagerstown, Indiana on December 13, 1931 to the (late) Howard C. & Kathryn (Irey) Slusher.  He retired as the Plant Manager of Alltel Telephone Company with 34 years of service; had previously been a volunteer fireman in Albany, Ohio; enjoyed bird watching, woodworking and was an animal lover, especially dogs.  Preceded in death by his ...

Donald R. Exman, age 90 of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  Donald was born in Pleasant Hill on January 6,1936 to the (late) Henry & Lora (Hile) Exman; retired from Westerville Creamery/Kerry Ingredients, Covington with many years of service; a member of the Jehovah Witness, Troy; enjoyed mowing his yard, playing bingo, and coin collecting.  Preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 49 years, Devon E. ...

Barbara Ann Wolf, age 79 of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at home.  Barbara was born in Arcanum on July 3, 1946 to the (late) Ralph Lacey & Patricia Lee (McMaken) Anderson; was a graduate of Bradford High School and Upper Valley JVS, Class of 1964; retired as a Float Nurse with Hospice of Dayton with 16 years of service; had previously worked for Detmer Hospital for 13 years; a member of the Bradford Community Club; loved to sew and do crafts; and enjoyed being a ...

In Loving Memory of Betty Henderson.  It is with deep sadness and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Betty Henderson, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, faithful Christian, and dear friend to many.  Betty Henderson lived a life marked by love, kindness, and unwavering faith.  As a devoted Christian, she trusted God throughout her actions, generosity and compassion toward others. She was a hardworking woman whose dedication to her family was evident in ...

Ronald Rodney “Ronnie” Rhoades (1934-2026) Ron Rhoades, a man who lived 91 years with more panache than most people manage in a dozen lifetimes, has passed away. He left peacefully with his loving children by his side, likely wondering if he could have squeezed just one more adventure into his schedule. Born in Covington, Ohio, Ron was an athlete who made high school look like his personal playground. As the starting quarterback and a formidable basketball guard for Covington ...

Marjorie Ann Simmons, age 95 of Covington, passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2026 at StoryPoint, Troy.  Born September 11, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Allen and Edith Heintz. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (William) Forsythe of Covington, son, James D. Simmons of Virginia Beach, daughter-in-law, Terry Simmons of VanBuren; grandchildren, Jacob (Lisa) Forsythe, Chelsea (Christopher) McLean, Ted (Lauren) Simmons, Lisa (Jacob) Leal; great-grandchildren, Caroline and ...

Larry Dee Sidenstick, age 79 of Bradford, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at his home.  Larry was born in Dayton on April 14, 1947; was a high school graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Xenia; a proud U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War; had worked for Wolf Creek Trucking as a truck driver; a member of the VFW, West Milton and the Polish Club, Dayton; enjoyed fishing and watching John Wayne movies and M.A.S.H.; he loved sports, especially The Ohio State University ...