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 Melche

r 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.

Karen J. Stevens, 62 of Piqua, passed away on Friday, July 25,2025 at Ohio’s Hospice in Troy. She was born in Columbus, ...
07/28/2025

Karen J. Stevens, 62 of Piqua, passed away on Friday, July 25,2025 at Ohio’s Hospice in Troy. She was born in Columbus, OH on February 3,1963 to the late Kenneth E. Charles and Virginia May (Wilson) Charles.

Karen will be forever missed and remembered by all who loved her. She is survived by...

Jerry L. Ammon, age 75, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Tuesday July 22,2025 at Troy Health and Rehabilitation. He was born...
07/24/2025

Jerry L. Ammon, age 75, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Tuesday July 22,2025 at Troy Health and Rehabilitation. He was born April 23,1950, in Piqua, OH to the late Elza A. and Margaret V. (Russell) Ammon. He married Tawana Perando on December 27, 1978, in Indiana and she preceded him in death on April ...

Rickey “Rick” L. Seipel, 78, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He...
07/14/2025

Rickey “Rick” L. Seipel, 78, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 11,1947, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late William J. Seipel and Bonetta M. (Snyder) Seipel. He married his wife Karen “Kay” Eberwein on April 22,1972 in Piqua, and she s...

Wilma Mae McKinley, 95, of Piqua, OH passed away at 7:14 AM on Friday July 11, 2025, at Koester Pavilion Nursing Home in...
07/14/2025

Wilma Mae McKinley, 95, of Piqua, OH passed away at 7:14 AM on Friday July 11, 2025, at Koester Pavilion Nursing Home in Troy, OH. She was born August 8, 1929, to the late James R. Wheeler and Zora L. (Vogler) Wheeler. She married Vernon E. McKinley, August 4, 1951, and he preceded her in death on M...

Larry L. FlaugherMarch 11, 1937 – July 10, 2025With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry L. Flaugher, age 88, ...
07/14/2025

Larry L. Flaugher
March 11, 1937 – July 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry L. Flaugher, age 88, of Piqua, Ohio, who passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on March 11, 1937, in Portsmouth, Ohio...

Larry Stewart, 66, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born Decembe...
07/09/2025

Larry Stewart, 66, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born December 19,1958, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Harold Stewart and Catherine (Holler) Stewart. He married Diane Rose on September 18,1998 and she survives.

Larry will be forever mis...

Earl T. Slater, age 91, of Piqua, OH passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025. He was born in Kayford, West Virginia on Febr...
07/08/2025

Earl T. Slater, age 91, of Piqua, OH passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025. He was born in Kayford, West Virginia on February 6, 1934, to the late Albert and Juanita (Grizzell) Slater. On August 30,1958, in Charleston, W. VA he married Janet R. Wells and she survives.

Earl will forever be mis...

Happy 4th of July Everyone!!
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July Everyone!!

Gina M. Heath, 70, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born February 3,1955, in...
07/02/2025

Gina M. Heath, 70, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born February 3,1955, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Lloyd Sr. and Mellie (Neves) Cruea.

Gina will be forever missed and remembered by those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her four childr...

Mary Jane “Janie” Marshall, age 90, passed away on June 27, 2025, surrounded by family.Janie was born in Piqua, Ohio to ...
06/30/2025

Mary Jane “Janie” Marshall, age 90, passed away on June 27, 2025, surrounded by family.

Janie was born in Piqua, Ohio to Frank & Clara Marshall. She attended school at the University of Dayton, then went on to teach 3rd grade in the Catholic school system. During college Janie met Terrance M...

Kathleen A. Grau, 71, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born Jun...
06/24/2025

Kathleen A. Grau, 71, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born June 20, 1954, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Dolores (Agenbroad) Dye. She married Mark Grau on March 23, 1973 in Piqua and he preceded her in death on January 8, 2023.
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Raymond “Ray Dog” L. Fuller, age 75, of Piqua, OH passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born in Piqua, Ohio, on J...
06/23/2025

Raymond “Ray Dog” L. Fuller, age 75, of Piqua, OH passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born in Piqua, Ohio, on January 6, 1950, to the late Leo A. and Mary E. (Bowsman) Fuller. He married Patricia (Pat) A. Wion, on April 21, 1973, in Piqua, Ohio, and she survives.

Raymond will be for...

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

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