Obituaries

Jul 17, 2023

Palmer, James R. “Dickie”, 68 of Springfield died July 17, 2023, in the Ohio Health Riverside Hospital, Columbus.  He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 13, 1954, the son of James L. and Mary E. Palmer.  Dickie retired as a machinist in the manufacturing industry.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Dickie enjoyed spending time with...

Jul 14, 2023

Rae Lyn Metz 61, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away peacefully at home July 14, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on July 16, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio to James Richendollar & Jane Powell. She was a 1979 graduate of Fairborn Baker High School and went on to work for 33 years at NASIC, Wright-Patterson Air Force...

Jul 14, 2023

Myers, Roberta, 98 of Higginsville, Missouri formerly of Springfield died July 14, 2023, in her son’s residence.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 16, 1924, the daughter of Paul O. and Adda Nation.  Roberta retired from WPAFB as a researcher with 25 years of service.  She grew up in First Christian Church and was a member for...

Jul 13, 2023

John C. Jones, 72, of New Carlisle passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 13, 2023. He was born on December 14, 1950, to the late John & Janet Jones. John grew up in Fairborn, Ohio and graduated from Baker High School in 1969. John went on to join the United States Army right after high school and...

Jul 12, 2023

Douglas Charles Shylo, 71, affectionately known as “Uncle Doug” by family members passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2023.  Doug was born July 3, 1952 in Berea, Ohio, the son of Anthony J. and Stella (Roman) Shylo.  He attended Olmsted Falls High School, received an A.A. degree in electronics technology from Cuyahoga Community College and studied Economics at Ohio...

Jul 11, 2023

SHEFTIC, Joseph A. 62, of Galloway, New Jersey, loving brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was born August 6, 1960 in Xenia, Ohio, the son of the late Stanley & Martha (Shell) Sheftic. He was a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Absecon, New Jersey. He loved his job as a...

Jul 8, 2023

William W. Grimpe, age 76 of New Carlisle, passed away on July 8, 2023, as a result of dementia. He was born on February 1, 1947, in Morgantown, West Virginia. The son of the late Werner and Elizabeth (Schroeder) Grimpe.

He was a family man who loved fly fishing, restoring automobiles, and woodworking.  He volunteered his time...

Jul 8, 2023

Robert L. Waterman 68, passed away on July 8, 2023. He was born September 5, 1954, in Lima, Ohio to the late James & Audrey Waterman. He was a 1973 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. Robert was a proud United States Air Force veteran retiring with 20 years of service spending most of his enlistment at Wright Patterson Air Force...

Jul 6, 2023

Carter, Paul J Sr., 88 of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2023, at home in the care of Interim Hospice and surrounded by family members.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Zelma; daughters Paula, Debra, Betty and son Paul Jr as well as stepson Perry (Kathy), sisters Phyllis Hall...

Jul 3, 2023

Morgan-Buskirk, Martha L., 70 of Springfield died July 3, 2023, in the Forest Glen Health Campus.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 23, 1953, the daughter of Pearl and Bertha Morgan.  Martha was a 1972 graduate of Springfield South.  She was a dietician with the K of P.   Martha was preceded in death by her parents; siblings...

Jul 3, 2023

On July 3rd, 2023, at Miller Farm Place in Dayton, Ohio, Jay Edwin Zinn died of natural causes. Jay was born in New Carlisle, Ohio to Max and Ruth Zinn on December 25th, 1925. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ingeborg (Keller) Zinn, his son, Kris Anthony Zinn, and his grandson, Adam Hunter Parr. Jay’s surviving...

Jul 3, 2023

Loretta Sue Lokai, 59, of Donnelsville, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. She was born August 2, 1963, in Dayton, the daughter of Loye and Ruby Crowley. Loretta was a loving mother of six children, grammy to 14 grandchildren and many others. She loved working in the greenhouses and ran Lokai’s Orchard with her husband. Loretta is survived...

Jul 2, 2023

Everett “Paul” Luttrull, 93, of New Carlisle, was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was born May 4, 1930, in Lone Tree, Iowa, the son of the late William “Everett” and Kelsie Luttrull. Paul was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, where he sang with the quartet and was active in the Springfield Emmaus community....

Jul 1, 2023

Kaitlin Grace Marie “Katy Bug” Minton, 20, hailing from New Carlisle, gained her wings on Saturday, July 1, 2023. She was born June 12, 2003, in Dayton, the daughter of Robert Minton III and Mary Lewis. Kaitlin attended Stebbins High School, where she was active in the ROTC program. She loved dirt bikes and anything to do with being...

Jul 1, 2023

Heaven gained another Angel on July 1, 2023, when Beckie Walker lost her battle with cancer. Beckie followed the love of her life, Tom, as he waited for her arrival following his recent death. They are reunited for eternity. She was surrounded till the end by her loving family. Beckie will be remembered as a loving...