All Obituaries

Florence Elizabeth Rapp, age 87 of Bradford and formerly of Covington, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 in Newberry Township, Miami County.  Florence was born in Concord Township, Miami County on November 24, 1931 to the (late) Jesse and Lydia (Brumbaugh) Rapp and was baptized into the Old Order German Baptist Church on May 2, 1948.  Preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Daniel Cook; one infant brother, John Rapp; one sister and brother-in-law, Edith (William) Diehl; half...

John Howard Freshour, age 59 of Dayton, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Greenville Heath & Rehab.  John was born in Springfield on January 5, 1960 to the (late) Thomas Howard & Helen Elizabeth “Betty” (Raup) Freshour; previously worked for New Tech, Covington; and was an avid fisherman and enjoyed working on cars.  John is survived by his three children, Katie & Jake Roseberry of Dayton, Joshua Freshour of Springfield, Matthew & Lauren Freshour...

Nancy Nadine Lavey, age 81 of Bradford, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at her home.  Nadine was born in Covington, Miami County on March 8, 1938 to the (late) Ralph & Loa Faye (King) Caldwell; a graduate of Newton High School, Class of 1956; retired from the U.S. Postal Service; worked in the florist business for many years; attended the Bradford Church of the Brethren; loved her crafts which included sewing, crocheting and needlepoint; enjoyed putting difficult puzzles together;...

Henry Marvin Godwin, age 60 of Versailles, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.  Marvin was born in Camden, NJ on October 14, 1958 to the (late) James Henry & Rose Marie (Murray) Godwin; was a graduate of St. John’s High School, Darlington, SC, Class of 1977; retired U.S. Air Force Veteran with 20 years of service, serving from 1977-1997; past member of AMVETS Post #66, Covington; loved his grandchildren; was an avid card player and loved to...

Louis Joseph “Joe” Meyer Jr., age 90 of Covington, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home.  Joe was born in Piqua on April 20, 1929 to the (late) Louis J. Sr. & Hazel Irene (Grubb) Meyer; attended Buckeye Boys State in 1946; was a graduate of Covington High School, Class of 1947; nine days after he graduated he enlisted in the Army, he was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War, served with the 1st Infantry Division/Quarter Master/the Big Red...

Debra Ann Staudt, age 68 of Covington, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at her home.  Debra was born in Piqua on May 23, 1951 to Jerry & Ann (Levering) Wight; a graduate of Houston High School, Class of 1969; retired from NK Parts, Sidney with 17 years of service; a member of the Covington Eagles Aerie #3998; a member of the VFW Post #4235, Ladies Auxiliary, Covington; a member of AMVETS Post #66, Covington; attended House On The Rock Church, Piqua; and loved spending time with her...

Ted L. Penny, 75, of Bradford, passed away at 7:37 PM Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Hospice Unit of Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born April 19, 1944 in Bradford to the (late) Aaron and Iva (Shaner) Penny.  Ted is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Carol (Hoff) Penny, whom he married February 29, 1980.  Other survivors include four children, Randy Campbell of Greenville, Donna Berry of Greenville, Matt Penny and Maria Brandenburg of Bradford, and Kathy Horne and...

Bristol Ann Bowie, infant daughter of Joseph and Shelly Bowie, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019.  Bristol was born at Upper Valley Medical Center on April 26, 2019.  Besides her mommy and daddy, she is survived by her sister, Alianna Bowie; brother, Bentley Bowie; maternal grandparents, David Sr. & Doreen Black; paternal grandparents, Bridget & Tony Douglas; great-grandpa, Jim Clark; great-grandma, Germaine Paltzer; aunts and uncles, David Jr. & Terie Black, Dwight...

Tamara “Tammy” L. (Floyd) Victor age 54 of Covington, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Piqua Health & Rehab.  Tammy was born in Greenville on December 23, 1964 to the (late) Ralph D. & Bea (Derr) Floyd; a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1983, where she loved cheerleading, dance, and running track; worked at Quality Forms, Piqua and then Healthcare Pharmacy/Remedi; a member of the Bradford United Methodist Church; and a member of the Bradford...

Cynthia “Cindy” Karen Gillard, at 63, of Piqua, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Stillwater Skilled Nursing & Rehab, Covington.  She was born September 15, 1955 in Piqua to the late James & Pauline (Oda) Gillard; attended Calvary Baptist Church, Piqua; a past member of the Piqua Fish & Game; she loved camping & fishing. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Belinda Gillard; & special friend, Kenneth McNutt. Cindy is survived by her brother, Delbert...