John Paul Buirley, 71, of Troy, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 11, 1950 in Troy to the late Robert C. and Ruth M. (Thaxton) Buirley. Survivors include a sister, Becky (Doug) Asbury of Punta Gorda, Florida. He was preceded in death by a sister, Connie S. Smith. Mr. Buirley was a 1969 graduate of Miami East High School and retired from the St. Regis Paper Company of Troy. He enjoyed motorcycles, corvette cars and was a lover of...

Sandra J. Bettelon, 70, of Piqua, passed away unexpectedly at 12:09 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Kettering Health Piqua. She was born February 1, 1951 in Piqua to the late Joseph and Eleanor (Schultz) Loughlin. She married Gregory "Tank" Bettelon December 8, 1972 in Piqua and he preceded her in death March 20, 2020. Survivors include two children, James (Rhonda White) Bettelon and Carrie (Cliff) Makris all of Piqua; six grandchildren, Jayden (Jordan) McIntosh, Trinity Bettelon,...

WILLIAM J. BILL HAVENAR William J. “Wild Bill” Havenar, 78, of Piqua, passed away at 12:26 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born August 7, 1942 in Piqua to the late Louis V. and Frances (Howell) Havenar. He married Suzanne Wharton October 28, 1978 in Columbus; and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Dustin (Inna Caron) Havenar of Carmel, Indiana; a daughter, Kimberly (Bryan) Morales of Westerville; nine grandchildren;...

Ralph E. Parke, 72, of Troy, passed away unexpectedly at 10:46 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born January 5, 1949 in Piqua to the late Francis Parke and Zetta (Davenport) Webb. He married Diana L. Gilmore September 21, 1968 in Piqua and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Bryan (Tammy) Parke of Piqua; a daughter, Holly (Michael) Domitor of Miamisburg; five grandchildren, Taylor (Josh) Hutton, Danielle (Jordan) Maggert, Sabrina Parke, Mikayla...

Richard Lee Null, 74, of Bradford, passed away at 12:12 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born August 13, 1946 to the late Edward C. and Rubena (Reightler) Null. He is survived by a loved and loving wife, Loretta (McCauley) Null; siblings, Allen (Georgie) Miller, Harry (Sharon) Miller, Gerald “Bud” Miller, Robert (Missy) Miller, Scott (Elaine) Null, Tina (Michael) Capik, Cindy (Dwan) Snyder, Janet Null, Kevin (Debbie) Null, Wendy (David) Miller,...

The angels came calling and John William Liddy, 95, was ready to join them for the transition to Heaven that he had been preparing for throughout his long life. His life came to an end at the Otterbein Home in Lebanon, on September  23, 2020 as many family members, prevented by the virus from being at his bedside, awaited the opportunity to celebrate his long, productive life, career, and service to his loved ones, his church, and his God. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Omlor...

Sharon K. Noble, 63, of Piqua, passed away peacefully at 12:32 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born September 5, 1957 in Troy to Carolyn (Wright) Zorn of Piqua and the late Robert B. Zorn. She married Merlin E. Harvey November 22, 1980; and he preceded her in death August 3, 1984. She married Kenneth Noble June 16, 1990 in Troy and he survives. Other survivors include one son, Eddie (Tiffany) Harvey of Piqua; two stepdaughters,...

Jeanine L. Andres, 61, of Piqua, passed away unexpectedly at 9:44 a.m. Sunday June 13, 2021. She was born October 10, 1959 in Piqua to Lois (Snider) Pryfogle of Piqua and the late Clifford Pryfogle. She married Mark A. “Mongo” Andres May 13, 1989 in Piqua; and he preceded her in death September 7, 1992. Other survivors include a sister, Kristin (Dennis) Scherer of Piqua; a brother, Kevin (Kelly) Pryfogle of Piqua; two nephews, D.J., Ben; and a great nephew, Andrew. Mrs. Andres...

Stephen Sydney Price, 78 of Piqua, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 28, 1942 in Columbus to the late Sydney and Agnes “Irene” (Journell) Price. Steve is survived by his wife of 32 years, Christine (Jacomet) Price; his daughters, Chelsi (Trevor) Stover, Lindsey (Bubba) Stover, and Britney (Brad) Ratermann; 11 grandchildren, Cade, Gabby, Halle, Reece, Garrett, Olivia, Tatum, Clint, Addie, Grant, and Hank; he also...

WILLIAM KEITH CUMMINS William Keith Cummins, 73, of Brookville, Indiana passed away at 5:42 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2021 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center as the result of an automobile accident. He was born January 6, 1948 in Piqua to the late William Fred and Jane (Cromer) Cummins. He married Kimberly S. Davis August 17, 1968 in Piqua and she survives. Other survivors include three sons, Robert (Mindy) Cummins of Columbus, Derek (Summer) Cummins both of Columbus, Trent Cummins...