JAMES “JIM” KEITH, 76, of Troy passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 8:10 AM at Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born on February 28, 1946 in Maynard, Illinois, the son of the late Oran and Carrie Keith. In October 1979, Jim married the former Constance Lee Roy, who preceded him in death October 4, 2011. He is survived by sister, Lois Hellen Lyons of Monticello, Kentucky. Jim was preceded in death by sister, Joyce Tucker.   Mr. Keith retired after 35...

BARRY FREDRICK HOUSER, age 75 of Sidney, formerly of Piqua, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Momentous Health in Sidney. He was born on December 18, 1947, in Piqua, Ohio, the son of the late Clyde and Helen (Davis) Houser. He is survived by son, Barry Vannoy of Piqua, daughter, Vonda Rodeheffer of Sidney, and sister, Janet Houser of Piqua. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Tyrone and Robert Houser, and sister, Sara Foust. Mr. Houser was a Piqua Central...

NINA RUTH LEIST, 93, of Sidney formally of Houston passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at 12:55 AM at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. She was born on July 7, 1929 in Piqua, Ohio, the daughter of the late  Charles and Louise (Moore) Snider. On April 14, 1951, Nina married John Leist, who preceded her in death on February 10, 1999.   She is survived by  four children, David Leist of Houston, Linda (Dennis) Kitchen of Sidney, Gary (Susan) Leist of Houston, TX and Becky (Doug)...

Christian Strohmenger, age 14, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 10:31 AM at home. He was born on July 6, 2008, in Sidney, the son of Derrick and Rachel (Overbey) Strohmenger. Christian is survived by his loving family, his parents Derrick and Rachel, brothers, Sean and William Strohmenger, numerous grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins and his furry friend Duke. Christian is preceded in death by multiple loved ones. Christian touched...

  Clara M. Ross, age 74, of Sidney, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 4:47 AM at Wilson Health. She was born on July 19, 1948, in Sidney, the daughter of Tommy and Mildred (Roach) Burkett. Clara is survived by her loving family, children, Clarence (fiancé Melinda Francis) Johnson Jr., Crystal Oyer, Dustin (Crystal) Oyer, Jason Johnson, and Josh Ross, siblings, Francis Hess, Wanda (Mike) Ball, Tommy (Deb) Burkett, and Betty (Gary) Clark, numerous grandchildren,...

EMILY (STRUNK) TUCKER, age 83 of Sidney, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 10:15 AM at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. She was born on August 31, 1939, in Pine Knot, Kentucky, the daughter of the late William and Elzadie (Davis) Strunk. On August 11, 1960, she married Preston Tucker who preceded her in death June 26, 1992. She is survived by daughter, Judy Utley of Sidney, four siblings: Morris (Becky) Strunk, Darrell (Nancy) Strunk, Tom (Ellie) Strunk, and Mary Perry, three...

Quincy - Sherie C. Fairchild, 63, died at 8:25 p.m. at home on Sat. Jan. 21, 2023. She was born Sept. 26, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia to John D. Newman Sr. and Carolyn V. Blackstock Newman, both preceded her in death. She attended Shawnee High School in Lima. On June 28, 2003, she married Andrew M. Fairchild, who survives in Quincy. They were together for 22 years. She and her husband enjoyed traveling, going to movies, riding together on their Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and Ohio football,...

SONDRA R. (RUESE) DUNHAM, 94, of Sidney passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at 6:12 PM at Wilson Health. She was born on April 16, 1928 in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Janice (Richeson) Ruese. On July 8, 1951, Sondra married Robert Dunham, who preceded her in death April 8, 2011. She is survived by three children, Andy (Mary) Dunham of Medina, Ted (Chris) Dunham of Piqua and Mark (Lynne) Dunham of Sidney; brother, Phil Ruese of Sidney; eight grandchildren; fourteen...

John Michael Pash, 67, born July 23, 1955, of Piqua passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in his home. John was the son of George and Ruth (Presser) Pash. He is survived by his sisters, Connie Pash, Donna Wills, and Marsha Urton. His daughters Dawn (Eric) Cotterman, Geneva Russell, and Angela (Justin) Ford. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. His parents and sister precede him in death. John was a lover of fishing, Nascar, and his family. Memorial Services will...

CARROLL R. CUTLER JR., age 69 of Sidney, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 11:08 AM at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on February 8, 1953, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of the late Carroll R. Sr. and Verdine (Hansen) Cutler. On August 24, 1974 Carroll married Blythe (Boyer) who survives along with three children: Kenneth (Victoria) Cutler of Pittsburgh, PA, Kristopher (Lindsay) Cutler of Kenton, OH, and Kimberly (Bryan) Cox of Westchester, OH, eight grandchildren:...