Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home

Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home We are a funeral ministry that has strived to earn the trust of our families for over a century. High St. We will update the website as these changes progress.

1898
Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home was founded in 1898 as the Groven Funeral Home, a combination furniture store and undertaking establishment, located at the present Elks building on the corner of Ash and Wayne Streets. In 1930 the funeral home relocated across the street, where Murray, Wells, Wendeln and Robinson is currently located, at 326 N. Wayne Street.

1952
In 1952 Louis and Lorraine Melcher joined Groven Funeral Home and purchased the business in 1956. In 1957 he moved the funeral home to its present location at 646 W. and changed the name to Melcher Funeral Home.

1984
In 1984 Jerry and Pam Sowers purchased the business and in 1986 changed the name to Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home. In 1991 construction began on a 10,000 square foot addition, which included a new chapel, coffee lounge, restrooms and new offices. This addition made the building handicap accessible, including the original building. The addition was created to better serve families in a larger, more comfortable environment. Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home is now celebrating over 100 years of service to the families of Piqua. Present
During these changing times, we are working toward making changes that will better serve our families needs. These changes will incorporate suggestions and requests from families we have served and families we hope to serve in the future. Our goal is to provide the best possible facilities and resources. We are hopefully moving in that direction and will continue to do so. Keep checking back for additional information.

Larry E. Francis, 81, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH...
11/13/2025

Larry E. Francis, 81, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH. He was born on September 16, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to the late Eugene August and Mary Louise (McCarville) Francis. He married the love of his life Linda Diane Ruley on Septemb...

Vernon Arthur, 88, of Palm Coast, Florida and formerly of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Orlando ...
11/13/2025

Vernon Arthur, 88, of Palm Coast, Florida and formerly of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Orlando Advent Health in Orlando, FL. He was born September 21, 1937, in Stout, Ohio, to the late William H. and Martha Leona (Hayes) Arthur.

Vernon will be deeply missed by his fa...

Samuel L. Dodd, age 59, passed away on November 5, 2025, at his residence in Hillsboro, KY. He was born March 20, 1966, ...
11/12/2025

Samuel L. Dodd, age 59, passed away on November 5, 2025, at his residence in Hillsboro, KY. He was born March 20, 1966, to the late Charles E Dodd and Elba (Cornelius) Dodd. He married his love Marcella Grisez on August 3,1996 in Darke County and she survives.

Samuel will be deeply missed an...

Thank You Piqua area Veterans!
11/11/2025

Thank You Piqua area Veterans!

Devin C. Brummitt, age 21, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving fa...
11/05/2025

Devin C. Brummitt, age 21, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 22,2004, in Troy, Ohio, to his parents Donald and Kristina (Barker) Brummitt.

Devin will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all those who...

Richard “Dick” Hayes Peddemors, age 87, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at Wilson Health Hospital...
10/29/2025

Richard “Dick” Hayes Peddemors, age 87, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at Wilson Health Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. He was born February 18,1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Ide J. “Joe” and Eva (Hayes) Peddemors. He married Linda Rauh on August 20,1990 in North Carolina,...

10/24/2025
Ronald E. Newnam, 78, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at Brookdale of Troy in Troy, Ohio. He was b...
10/23/2025

Ronald E. Newnam, 78, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at Brookdale of Troy in Troy, Ohio. He was born January 3,1947, in Troy, Ohio, to the late Edward Eugene Newnam and Anna Mae (Furlong) Newnam. He married Bonita Neumeier Koon Newnam on August 15,1987 and she preceded him in ...

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646 W High Street
Piqua, OH
45356

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30am
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+19377731647

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