Obituaries

Jan 13, 2019

Dale F. Weber, 81, of South Charleston, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. Born September 12, 1937 in Urbana, Ohio, he was the son of Fred and Velda Weber. He graduated from Northeastern High School in 1955 and attended Ohio State University. Dale met his wife, Judith (Goetting), who survives him, at 4-H camp. They were married for over...

Jan 12, 2019

Maureen Therese Bell Dowd was born on July 22, 1934 in the Bronx, NY to wonderful parents that came to America from Belfast, Ireland, Thomas Joseph Bell and Mary McGarrigle Bell. She leaves behind a brother she adored, Thomas James Bell (Becky) and 3 Nephews (spouses) 1 Niece (Spouse) and 6 grand Nephews, 1 grand Niece and many wonderful...

Jan 11, 2019

Binegar, SMSGT, USAF, ret. Roger Dean, 85, of Springfield died Friday, January 11, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born November 9, 1933, in Greene County, Ohio, the son of Robert E. and Gladys (Rankin) Binegar, and was a Springfield resident since 1945. Roger was a Korean War veteran, having enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in...

Jan 9, 2019

Diller, Darren Dale, 56 of Springfield passed away January 9, 2019 in the Homestead Healthcare Center. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 6, 1963, the son of James Edward Diller I and Nelda (Woods) Diller Stout. Darren enjoyed doing crafts and watching wrestling. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister Dawn (Danny)...

Jan 8, 2019

Clara L. Orth Ochs, 86, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She was born April 30, 1932 in New Carlisle, the daughter of the late Earl and Ruth Shroyer. Clara was a member of West Charleston Church of the Brethren for many years. She is preceded in death by her husbands Rollin Orth and Harold Ochs; brothers...

Jan 6, 2019

Michael G. McKelvy, 69, of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. He was born March 2, 1949 in Dayton, the son of the late Paul and Minnie McKelvy. Mike was a retiree of GM, Harrison Division in Moraine and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Indian Lake Lodge 1533. He is survived by his...

Jan 4, 2019

John R. Frey, 73, of Springfield passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 in Forest Glen. He was born January 4, 1946 in Springfield the son of John and Irene (Neff) Frey. John was a graduate of South High School and served in the United States Air Force. He was retired from SPECO and was a member of the Machinists...

Jan 2, 2019

THELMA J. WELLER

80, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was born February 7, 1938 the Clinton County, Ohio daughter of the late Robert & Mary (Watson) Reeder. She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Miltenberger; two sons, John Cunningham, James & Tina Cunningham; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 3 great great-grandchildren;...

Jan 2, 2019

Mabry, John Frederick, 72 of Springfield passed away January 2, 2019 in the Miami Valley Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Urbana, Ohio on November 21, 1946, the son of Frederick Francis and H. Louise Mabry. He was a 1968 graduate of North High School. John was an avid softball player and pitcher, who...

Jan 1, 2019

Freed, Chelcie R., 27 of Dayton passed away January 1, 2019 in her residence. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 21, 1991, the daughter of David and Heather Underwood. Chelcie was a 2009 graduate of Urbana High School. She a unit manager with Assurant. Chelcie also was the owner of the Leo Boutique Shop. In...

Jan 1, 2019

Lutz, Mary Pauline, 85, of Springfield, Ohio passed away January l, 2019 in the OSU Medical Center. She was born in Xenia, Ohio on June 30, 1933, the daughter of Lewis and Mary Snider. Pauline was a waitress at the Oak Room Restaurant in the Fulmer’s Supermarket where she retired after 20 years. Pauline never met a...

Dec 31, 2018

Nellie M. Staffan, 92, of Springfield passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born November 11, 1926 in Circleville, OH the daughter of Charles and Vernice (Reisinger) Payne. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ron and Mary A. Staffan of Springfield; two grandchildren Kristen and Chad Staffan. Nellie is preceded in death by her husband Martin...

Dec 29, 2018

Shelby A. Hollon

of Huber Heights, Ohio entered into the presence of the Lord on December 29th, 2018 at the age of 87. He was born December 8th, 1931 on the family farm, down in a holler in Wolfe County, Kentucky. Son of Kie and Pearl (Banks) Hollon, he grew up working on the family farm and...

Dec 29, 2018

Chase, Virginia A., 98 of Springfield passed away December 29, 2018 in Eaglewood Care Center. She was born in Aroya, Colorado on September 30, 1920, the daughter of the late John and Clara Hensley. Virginia was a member of the former Lagonda United Methodist Church. She retired with 27 years of service with the Springfield City Schools...

Dec 28, 2018

Kitchen, Irene Naomi, 91 of Springfield passed away December 28, 2018 in her residence. She was born in Morrow, Ohio on February 13, 1927, the daughter of Arthur and Anna Fritts. She retired as a Bailiff with the Clark County Common Pleas Court with over 30 years of service. Irene was also known as an accomplished painter. Survivors include...

Dec 28, 2018

Mary Lou Hale, 85, of Springfield passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 in Oakwood Village following a brief illness. She was born August 2, 1933 in Pike County, OH the daughter of Swanson H., Sr. and Bernice (Allison) Mounts. Mary Lou was a 1951 graduate of Springfield High School and was a member of Central Christian Church. She is...

Dec 27, 2018

GERALDINE BLAIR

81, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was born August 10, 1937 in Paintsville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Holly & Elizabeth Blair. She was a member of the Troy Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Rick (Yvonne) Blair; a daughter, Melissa Blair; six grandchildren; six...

Dec 26, 2018

Gloria Jean Blain, 70, of Springfield passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in her home. She was born November 22, 1948 in Springfield the daughter of Paul and Imogene (Davis) Winks and attended South High School. Gloria was married to Richard K. Blain (a Navistar retiree) for fifty-three years, and her life revolved around her being a wife,...

Dec 25, 2018

Wanda Jean Morley, 90, of New Carlisle passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was born August 7, 1928 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Willard and Bertha Smith. Wanda loved her cat Sadie, gardening and baking. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Chris and Bruny Morley; daughters Peggy Spreher and Sandy Blake; grandchildren Jodie Layman,...

Dec 24, 2018

Pyles, Carolyn - Died at home surrounded by love and with peace and strength on December 24, 2018 with 27 family members by her side. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Dr. Robert Pyles, by children Ty (Teri) and Tami of Tipp City, Tawnya Knierim of Wheeling, WV and Treven of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren: Brooke...