Obituaries

Apr 15, 2019

Gerald P. Edwards age 51, passed away at O.S.U. on April 15, 2019, after complications from cancer. Jerry was a kind, smart, fun loving guy who loved life, his family and friends. He was an inspiration to those who knew him. He graduated from North High School, attended several colleges, and was a certified in diesel and auto mechanics,...

Apr 13, 2019

Penwell, Joan M., 82 of Springfield passed away April 13, 2019 in the Arbors of Springfield. She was born in Louisville, KY on October 10, 1936, the daughter of Louis and Irene Brown. Joan enjoyed both flower and vegetable gardening. She was also known for her cooking. But her greatest love was her grandkids. She was preceded...

Apr 12, 2019

Betty E. Herron, 81, of Tremont City, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019. She was born March 20, 1938 in Woodstock, OH the daughter of James and Florence (Harsh) Shelpman, and was a 1956 graduate of Wayne Woodstock High School. Betty is survived by four sons James O. (Deborah), Mark A., Mike N. (Julia), and Timothy D. (Lori) Herron;...

Apr 9, 2019

ANNA MARIE KENDRICK

82, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. She was born August 30, 1936 in Clay City, Kentucky the daughter of the late Woodrow & Marjorie (Highley) Potts. She is survived by two sons, James (Kathy) Kendrick, Jonathan (Tammy) Kendrick; a daughter, Jacqueline Clinton; a brother, Glenn (Sherry) Potts; a sister,...

Apr 7, 2019

Haley, Robert L., 82 of London formerly of Springfield passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 in the Dayton VA Hospice. He was born in Lawrenceville, Ohio on September 14, 1936, the son of Robert T. Haley and Ruth F. (Haley) Cromwell. Bob was a 1954 graduate of Springfield High School. He served his country in the US Army. Bob...

Apr 7, 2019

Dolores E. Wolf, 87, of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was born April 21, 1931, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Sievers. Dolores is a member of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church of Huber Heights. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Wolf and siblings William Sievers and Helen Hill. She is...

Apr 6, 2019

Dorris D. "Brownie" Brown, 85, of Medway, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was born October 1, 1933, in Asa, KY, the son of the late Raymond and Elaine Brown. Brownie retired from Dap Products after many years of service. He was an avid bowler and loved blue grass music. Brownie is preceded in death by his wife...

Apr 2, 2019

Eugene E. "Gene" Carlos, 74, of New Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born January 29, 1945 in Springfield. Gene retired from Springview Developmental Disabilities Home and was a member of Renewed Strength Church in Westville, Ohio. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and just loved being outdoors. Gene is preceded in death by his parents...

Mar 26, 2019

Dunsmore, Teresa E., 67 of South Charleston passed away March 26, 2019 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 12, 1952, the daughter of William and Winifred Dunsmore. Teresa was a 1970 graduate of Southeastern High School. She was a beautician with Block’s for 20 years and retired from Target Distribution. Teresa...

Mar 25, 2019

Lough, Donald E., 91 of Springfield passed away March 25, 2019 in the Miami Valley Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 5, 1927, the son of Shelton and Etta Lough. Don retired from SPECO as an Inspector. He served his country in the US Marine Corps during World War II. Don loved...

Mar 25, 2019

Ova Jenkins, 90, of South Vienna passed away Monday, March 25th, 2019 surrounded by his family at Oakwood Village. He was born in Magoffin County, Kentucky to Dewey and Celia Jenkins. Ova was employed by D&H Manufacturing in Springfield, Ohio and retired after 43 years, all while owning and operating Jenkins Excavating. Ova was an avid gardener, loved being...

Mar 24, 2019

Timothy Austin Ryon, 61, of Springfield passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 in OSU Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born July 10, 1957 in Springfield the son of Albert and Doris (Adkins) Ryon. Tim graduated from North High School in 1975 and from Hocking College in 1978. He was a thirty year employee of I-Supply and...

Mar 23, 2019

ROBERT "BUZZ" MASSEY

70, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was born February 22, 1949 in Colorado, the son of the late, Viola Giberson. He retired from GM Truck & Bus. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Massey; daughter, Jennifer (Donnie) Vaughn; a grandson, Nicholas; a sister, Louise...

Mar 22, 2019

Charles Edward Donaldson, 63, of Springfield passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 following several years of failing health. He was born December 19, 1955 in Norton, VA the son of Charles and Calanthe (Daniels) Donaldson and had been a Springfield resident for the past 21 years. Charles had worked in construction for many years in South Carolina, and had...

Mar 22, 2019

Jessie Mildred (Sprinkle) Peters died March 22, 2019. She was 92 years old and the eldest daughter of Myrtle and Jesse Sprinkle. Millie retired after 25 years of service from the Mueller Residential Center of Springfield. She was also a licensed beautician in Springfield, owning and operating two salons. Millie was a lifetime member of the American Business Women's...

Mar 20, 2019

JANICE K. RECORE

69, of West Carrolton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born April 1, 1949 in Indiana the daughter of the late Herbert & Edith ( ) Henson. She was employed for many years at Bill's Place. She is survived by two daughters, Angela Brown & Katherine Recore; eight grandchildren; five great...

Mar 20, 2019

Karen S. Cordingly, 76, of Tipp City passed away peacefully in her sleep in the morning of Wednesday, 20 March 2019, after a long bout with cancer. Karen was born on 8 December 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas Cordingly and Florence Smith. She is survived by her brother Thomas Cordingly of Grand Rapids, Michigan, her two...

Mar 18, 2019

Herman E. Crutchfield, 88, of Springfield passed away Monday, March 18, 2019. He was born December 11, 1930 in Ironton, OH the son of John T. and Grace (Deem) Crutchfield. Herman retired from Cascade Corporation as the Welding Department Supervisor, then worked for Remington Steel, retiring again in 1984. He was a member of Ingomar Lodge, Knights...

Mar 18, 2019

Kathryn Nadine Trushel, 78, of Medway, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019. She was born October 27, 1940 in Piqua. Kathryn is survived by her sister Barbara Trushel and brother William Trushel. The funeral service to honor Kathryn will be Monday at 1:00 PM in TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, with visitation beginning at 12:00...

Mar 17, 2019

Opal T. Cole, 92, of New Carlisle passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born June 20, 1926 in Mulberry, KY, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary Taylor. Opal was a longtime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved square dancing with her husband and quilting. Opal is preceded in death by her husband Vestal...