Obituaries

Feb 19, 2017

Rosemary Poole, 77, of Springfield passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 in her home. She was born June 9, 1939 in Springfield the daughter of Merrill and Eva (Bennett) Dunfee. Rosemary was a 1957 graduate of Springfield High School and retired from Pediatrics Associates with over thirty years of service. She was a member of the Union Club, Eagles...

Feb 18, 2017

Young, Kiarrah N., 24 of Springfield went to her heavenly home on February 18, 2017. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 11, 1992, the daughter of Richard L. Young and Charice Howard. Kiarrah was the Valedictorian of her graduating class from CTC; member of the National Honor Society; Skills USA; and played softball at Springfield...

Feb 16, 2017

Franklin James Mallett (94) left his earthly home for a heavenly one on February 16, 2017. Born in rural southeastern Ohio on July 9, 1922, Monroe County was his home until his college years. His parents were Urban James and Susan Jane (Billman) Mallett. After service with the U.S. Army during WWII, Franklin married his wife, Lucy, and they...

Feb 12, 2017

Francis Floyd Lair, 95, of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was born February 10, 1922 in Clermont County, OH, the son of the late Daniel J. and Fannie Catherine (Shively) Lair. Francis was a farmer, a woodworker and a member of Maple Grove Old German Baptist Brethren Church. He is preceded in death by his...

Feb 11, 2017

BARBARA L. PATRICK

81, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away February 11, 2017. She was born Octobrer 15, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Arthur & Maxie (Hale) Tackett. She retired from DayView Care Center, New Carlisle. She is survived by four daughters, Vicky Frock, Cheryl Patrick, Susan Lambert & Niki (Darell) Crumrine; a...

Feb 11, 2017

Jeffery L. Rowland, 57, of New York City, passed away suddenly Saturday February 11, 2017, after having health issues for several years. He was born April 10, 1959 in Springfield, the third son of William and Dorothy (Grove) Rowland. Jeff graduated from South High School in 1976 and moved to New York City. He modeled for a few years...

Feb 10, 2017

Donald G. Ream, 88, of Springfield passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 in the Ohio Masonic Home after a brief serious illness. He was born May 9, 1928 in Springfield the son of Donald George and Dorothy A. (Klee) Ream. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1946 and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Don retired...

Feb 10, 2017

RONNIE LEE HALL

68, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He was born June 23, 1948 in Porthsmouth, Ohio the son of the late Lee & Cassie (Bentley) Hall. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Harrison Radiator, General Motors, Dayton. He is survived by his children, Adam (Kim) Hall, Frances...

Feb 10, 2017

MARGARET R. "MAGGIE" SHEETS

95, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Springfield Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born March 1, 1921 to George & Susan (Barnhart) Maxson. Maggie was a graduate of Olive Branch High School where she met her husband, Harry "P-Nut" Sheets. They were married in...

Feb 10, 2017

Bauser, Jr., George W., 73 of Springfield passed away February 10, 2017 in Villa Springfield. He was born in Enon, Ohio on January 29, 1944, the son of George W. and Catherine Bauser, Sr. George retired as a self-employed truck driver. In his spare time he enjoyed wood carving and refinishing furniture. He was also known for...

Feb 9, 2017

Georgina Sibole, 74, of Springfield passed away in her home on Thursday, February 9, 2017 following several months illness. She was born June 1, 1942 in Xenia the daughter of Homer and Helen (Graham) Knisley. Georgina was a devoted mother and grandmother, and was a member of Victory Faith Center. She is survived by her husband of twenty years...

Feb 8, 2017

Hughes, Margaret Alice, 100, resident of the Randall Residence, Tipp City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2017, at Hospice of Miami County, at Upper Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Alice resided for most of her life in Bethel Township, Miami County Ohio. She had lived with her daughter, Kathyleen, in Michigan for five years,...

Feb 7, 2017

Dorotha M. Penn, 102, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was born October 9, 1914 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Stanley E. and Mary E. (O-Dwyer) Grice. Dorotha loved bowling and making homemade costumes that she used to spread cheer to the residents of Brookhaven, where she resided. She is preceded in death by her husband...

Feb 6, 2017

JAMES O. SEITZ, JR.

59, of Jesup, GA entered into eternal peace on February 6th, 2017 in Savannah, GA. He was born in Springfield, OH on June 9, 1957, the son of the late James and Ida (Barton) Seitz. He was an excellent finish carpenter and enjoyed outdoor sports including biking, running, and basketball. He was a...

Feb 4, 2017

Terry O. Tate, Sr., 65, of Springfield passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was born July 12, 1951 in Welch, WV the son of David W. Tate II and Helen (Williams) Tate. Terry had worked for Navistar-International and was retired from Hy Teck in Columbus, OH. He is survived by two sons Terry O. Tate, Jr. of Soddy...

Feb 4, 2017

Shirley Marie Riley, 57, of Medway, passed away February 4, 2017. She was born September 18, 1959 in Ashland, KY, the daughter of Charlie and Donna Jean (Hughes) Diamond. Shirley is preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her father; daughter Jennifer Wiscons; son James F. Riley; sisters Iona Carol Strayer and Charlene Ward; brother Charlie...

Feb 3, 2017

Edward Young, 81, of Springfield passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 in Villa of Springfield. He was born January 4, 1936 in Ary, KY the son of the late Robert and Zola (Williams) Young, and served in the United States Marine Corps in Korea. He worked thirty-five years for Coca Cola, where he was loved and respected by his...

Feb 3, 2017

Danielle E. Napier, 28, of Springfield passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. She was born December 13, 1988 in Toledo, OH the daughter of Willa Napier and Michael Hernandez. She had been employed by Lowe’s. Danielle is survived by her mother, Willa (her companion Curt Riggle) of Milford Center; father, Michael, of Toledo; her son Jaedyn Jackson of Springfield;...

Feb 2, 2017

ROLAND E. ARMSTRONG

85, of Medway, Ohio went peacefully home to be with his Heavenly Father, Thursday, February 2, 2017. He was born November 3, 1931 in Peebles, Ohio the son of the late Frank & Mary (Blackburn) Armstrong. He studied Agriculture & Education at Wilmington College and received his Masters in Education from Morehead State University...

Feb 2, 2017

Lois Louise Daugherty, 88 of Springfield passed away Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Edwight, West Virginia on December 6, 1928, the daughter of King and Lillian Pettry. She retired from Cassano’s Pizza King. After her retirement she devoted her life to her children and...