Ruth Evelyn Smitley Age 91, of Greenville, formerly of Pleasant Hill, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the Brethren’s Retirement Community. She was born October 11, 1928, in Van Wert, Ohio, to her parents Walter Richard & Cannie Irene (Renbarger) Stein. She graduated from Troy High School and retired from Sunshade as an office manager. She was a longtime member of the Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren where she served on the church board and served as a deacon. She was...

Vinnie Whitman Age 93, of Tipp City, formerly of Pleasant Hill, went to be with her Lord Sunday, November 10, 2019, at SpringMeade Health Center. She was born on September 10, 1926, in Bethel Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, to the late Robert & Nettie (Flory) Artz. She married her loving husband, Raymond “Bud” Whitman on March 16, 1946, and they enjoyed 40 years together until his death in September 1986. Also preceding her in death were her brothers Alvin, Marvin,...

Dan Delcamp Age 60, of Pleasant Hill, passed away as the result of a farming accident on October 14, 2019. He was born October 8, 1959, to Faye (Kibbey) and the late Paul Delcamp. On July 21, 1979, he married Tarlesa “Lesa” Fast at the Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren, and she survives. Dan was a lifelong farmer and former partner with Stern-Delcamp Construction and Locust Street Development. He was also employed with Rudy, Inc. where he made many close friends and did a...

Roberta “Bertie” Ruth McGriff Age 91, of Pleasant Hill, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born August 19, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio, to her parents Vernon & Edith (Johnson) Rittgers. In her early childhood, she moved to the family farm in Newton Township. She graduated from Newton High School class of 1946. She graduated from St. Elizabeth Nursing School in 1949 and worked as a nurse at St....

Lisa Michelle Enz Age 55, of Piqua, passed away from complications of Muscular Dystrophy on Sunday October 13, 2019, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born May 25, 1964, to her parents Larry Furlong & Sheryl Strader. She was preceded in death by her sons Jason Enz and Steven Enz. She will be missed and remembered by her mother and step-father Sheryl & Bob Strader of Piqua. Lisa devoted her life to taking care of her son Jason. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM...

Ralph T. Hittle, 64, of Bushnell, FL, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Troy, Ohio to Carl and Rita Hittle. He was of the Catholic faith.  Ralph was an avid fisherman, fan of NASCAR, Ohio State and the Chicago Cubs. Ralph is survived by his wife: Terri  Hittle; son: Adam Hittle of Troy; daughters: Kari Sage (Derek) of Sidney, Karen Spiers of Troy; grandchildren Dontea Brown,  Alanna DeMoss, Skylar DeMoss,...

Martha “Marty” Jane (Schlechty) Eisele, a long-time resident of Pleasant Hill, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, September 22, 2019. She was born on November 23rd, 1933, and was adopted by her late parents Gary and Martha Schlechty. She is survived by her two sons, Gary Eisele and Chris Eisele, her grandchildren David Evans, Dustin Eisele, Hunter Eisele, her brother- in-law Robert Eisele as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by...

Thelma A. Leonard Age 83, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born August 23, 1936, in Miami County, Ohio,  to her parents Ralph & Edythe (Cook) Trost.  She graduated from Newton High School class of 1954. On September 4, 1954, she married Wayne E. Leonard.  Thelma worked as a bank manager at Fifth Third Bank in Pleasant Hill and worked as a waitress at Joyland Restaurant. She was a long time member of the Pleasant...

Bernard L. “Shorty” Penny  Age 97, of Laura, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born July 18, 1922, in Miami County, Ohio, to his parents Oren & Alma (Shellenbarger) Penny. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ida P. (Hickman) Penny; brother Robert Penny; sisters Wilma Deeter. He will be missed and remembered by his loving daughters Sandy Bridenbaugh of West Milton and Cindy Penny of Greenville;...

Ruth Ellen Roetter Age 84, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born July 29, 1935, in Covington, Ohio, to her parents Ernest Ray & Edith Jane (Swisher) Dunn. Ruth earned her Bachelor’s degree from Manchester College and worked as an elementary school teacher at Covington Schools. Following her retirement she worked at Bob Evans in Troy for many years. She will be missed and remembered by her loving husband...