Obituaries

Apr 1, 2016

Leroy Heeg, 90, of Springfield passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 5, 1925 in Springfield, the son of George B. and Lillie (Zeigler) Heeg. Leroy was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during WWII on the U.S.S. Savanah and Wisconsin. He was a member of Trinity Missionary Church, VFW Post...

Mar 31, 2016

Virgil R. Weidner

99, formerly of Medway, OH passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was born February 20, 1917 in Cooksville, IL the son of the late George and Lula (Vawter) Weidner. Virg was an Electrical Engineer at Wright Patterson AFB for 34 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Mar 31, 2016

Thomas W. Osborne, 46, of Springfield passed away March 31, 2016 in Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 20, 1970, the son of Carl and Brenda Osborne. Tom was a heavy equipment operator with Smith Roll Off. In his spare time he enjoyed collecting hot wheels. He was preceded in death by his grandmother,...

Mar 29, 2016

Patricia Ann (Brown) Kimble, 83 of Springfield crossed over peacefully on March 29, 2016 after a short illness. She was surrounded by family at home with Hospice care. Pat was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Kimble. Survived by three sons Rick (Kelly) Kimble, Randy (Sharon) Kimble and Ronnie (Peggy) Kimble, three grandchildren Macy Judy-Kimble, Conor Kimble...

Mar 29, 2016

Roberta M. Ratcliffe, 91 of Springfield went home to be with the Lord March 29, 2016. She was born in Riverton, NJ, the daughter of Herbert and Elizabeth Richman. Roberta served her country in the Cadet Nurse Corp during World War II. She attended Emery Chapel United Methodist Church. Roberta retired from WPAFB in 1987 as a personnel specialist....

Mar 28, 2016

Pearl L. Reed, 65, of Springfield passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 in her home. She was born December 12, 1950 in Ansted, WV the daughter of Okey and Audrey (Sparks) Bryson. Pearl was a great mom to her four children. She is survived by three daughters Kelly (Eric) Kirby and Sherry Lanham of Springfield, and Audrey Reed...

Mar 28, 2016

Virginia Maxine Junk of Springfield, Ohio passed on March 28, 2016 in Eaglewood Care Center. She was born November 16, 1928 in Clark County to the late William Elbert Cartmell, and Thelma Marie Smith Cartmell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Thomas Junk, son David Michael Junk , brother...

Mar 27, 2016

Elizabeth Hurst Livermore, 84 of Springfield passed away Sunday March 27, 2016 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Jamestown, TN, the daughter of James and Wytie Hurst. Liz was a member of the Fremont Community Church in Angola, IN and recently, Fellowship Christian (Springhill campus). As an avid reader, poet & prose writer, flower gardener, interior...

Mar 27, 2016

Barbara A. Freeman, 78, of Springfield passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 in Heartland of Springfield. She was born September 23, 1937 in Springfield the daughter of William and Dorothy (Williams) Woodrow. Barbara was retired from the Ohio Masonic Home with over 35 years of service as a Nurses Aid and was a member of the First Church of...

Mar 26, 2016

Helen E. Acton (nee Ewanick)

90, of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday March 26th, 2016. She was born May 16, 1925 in Minersville PA, to Procop and Mary Ivanyk, both immigrants from Ukrainia. She grew up in Evanston IL, where, after graduating from high school, she met Robert Acton at a USO show. In 1944 Bob went...

Mar 26, 2016

John W. Clark, 81 of Springfield died March 26, 2016 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Miami County, the son of Raymond and Ruth Clark. John was a graduate of Northwestern High School in 1952. He was the owner of Crest TV and Stereo for 25 years until his retirement in 2007. He was a...

Mar 24, 2016

Merrill Clair Flory

94, of Springfield, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 24, 2016 at home. He was born September 8, 1921 in Painter Creek, Ohio, the son of the late Rolland and Golda Flory. He graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1939 and attended Cedarville College before leaving to pursue farming full time. He attended Donnels Creek...

Mar 24, 2016

ANNA ROSE KUNKA

84, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016. She was born December 3, 1931 in Dayton the daughter of the late Frank & Rose (De Pama) Rosati. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by a daughter, Diane Schneider; grandchildren; great grandchildren; a brother, Frank &...

Mar 23, 2016

Joanna L. Miller, 76, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Good Shepherd Village. She was born November 1, 1939 in Springfield, the daughter of Herbert and Bertha (Miller) Givens. Jo enjoyed bingo and her many dogs she cared for over the years. She is survived by her daughter Renee DeWitt; a sister Martha (Marty) Morgan-Buskirk; a...

Mar 20, 2016

ROBERT E. SIGLER

90, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016. He was born in Pike Township, Ohio on November 30, 1925, to the late D. Millard & Mary A. (Ramsey) Sigler. He was a North Hampton High School graduate, class of 1943. After high school, he assembled a herd of Registered Holstein Dairy...

Mar 19, 2016

Deloris Rose Griffith, 95, of Springfield passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Forest Glen. She was born July 30, 1920 in Springfield, the daughter of Walter C. and Grace (Smith) Castle. Deloris was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband William Donald Griffith; brothers Everett, Edwin and Darrell Castle; sisters...

Mar 19, 2016

MELISSA HOBBS BLAYLOCK

45, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. She was born August 16, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of William Hobbs & Jean Hardy. She was a graduate of Tecumseh High School class of 1988 and graduated from Sinclair Community College in 2010. She was employed Red Roof Inn in customer...

Mar 18, 2016

Russell L. Casto, 62, of Springfield passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born December 10, 1953 in Springfield, the son of Warren and Donna Casto, Sr. Russell worked as a truck driver for Holland, was a member of the Union Club and Teamsters Local Union No. 957. He is preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents...

Mar 16, 2016

LOWELL P VAUGHN

92, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Franklin, Tennessee. He was born September 16, 1923 in Plainfield, Indiana the son of the late Delbert Vaughn & Gail (Plyley) Vaughn and stepfather, Roy Garmen. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, retired Civil Service at WPAFB and was a...

Mar 15, 2016

Edwin M. Clagett, Jr. 81 of Springfield passed away March 15, 2016 in Oakwood Village. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Edwin and Thelma Clagett, Sr. Edwin enjoyed camping so much that he volunteered at Buck Creek State Park and the Smokey Mountains. Edwin was a tool and die maker for over 50 years and was...