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Nick Ashley
Jan 20, 2024
Nick Ashley age 71 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born the son of Everett R. & Mary Ann (Feher) Ashley on January 31, 1952, in Lorain, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents. A graveside service will be held at Terre Haute Cemetery...
Lois Louise Wurts
Jan 19, 2024
Lois Louise Wurts, 92, of New Carlisle, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. She was born November 14, 1931, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Roxie and John Musselman. Lois loved to bake, sew and would always be there to cheer on her family at their different sporting events. She was a wonderful grandma, who enjoyed cooking...
Captain Donald Cameron Usmc, Retired
Jan 18, 2024
Captain Donald Cameron USMC, Retired age 86 of New Carlisle passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Donald was born the son of Lester Ken & Clara Louise (Copple) Cameron on June 11, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents. Donald is survived by his loving wife Jeannie Cameron of...
Marcia Lee Rousseau
Jan 17, 2024
Marcia Lee (Cloutier) Rousseau, age 74 of New Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly at Grandview Hospital in Dayton on Wednesday, January 17. She was born March 15, 1949, at Tilton General Hospital, Fort Dix, New Jersey, to the late Roland and Frances (McNamara) Cloutier. Her childhood was spent living on various USAF bases, including in Germany and Puerto Rico before...
George William Szima
Jan 13, 2024
George William Szima, 73, of Troy, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was born May 29, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late George & Virginia (Baab) Szima. George was a lifelong member of the North Dayton Anglers & Gun Club and League of Ohio Sportsmen. He was formally recognized for 25 years of service...
Mary Jane Sterrett
Jan 11, 2024
Mary Jane Sterrett, 88, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born February 14, 1935, in Perry County, OH, the daughter of the late Floyd and Irene Denison. She graduated from Glenford High School in Perry County in 1953 and went on to earn a B.S. in Education from Ohio University in 1957....
Cecile D. Banion
Jan 9, 2024
CeCile D. Banion age 55 of South Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born the daughter of Paul & Olivia (Stone) Rowland on February 27, 1968, in Springfield, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; mother & father-in-law Pat & Ruth Banion; 2 brothers in...
Michelle L. Allen
Jan 8, 2024
Michelle L. Allen age 57 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born the daughter of Mark & Katherine (Swisshelm) Erisman on March 12, 1966, in Springfield, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father; grandson Isaiah M. Sloan. She is survived by her loving husband of 40...
William "Ick" Earl Hansgen
Jan 8, 2024
William “Ick” Earl Hansgen age 66 of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born the son of Charles “Buzzard” & Carol (Zang) Hansgen on September 25, 1957, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Mark Hansgen. Ick is survived by his children Andrew...
Philip D. Espich
Jan 8, 2024
Philip D. Espich age 84 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born the son of Gayle & Juanita (Harper) Espich on February 8, 1939, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Charles Espich; sister-in-law Nancy Espich; nephew Paul Douglas Espich; brother-in-law...
Patricia A. Chastain
Jan 5, 2024
Patricia A. Chastain, 71 of Medway, Ohio passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born in Clark County on July 18, 1952, to the late Melvin and Johnnie Chastain, and spent the majority of her life in Medway. She graduated from Tecumseh High School and earned a degree in Music Education and Performance from the University of Cincinnati....
Cara Marie Hodge
Jan 5, 2024
Cara Marie Hodge, age 61, of New Carlisle, passed away after fighting a long illness on January 5, 2024. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to Floyd and Patricia (Brosey) Demmitt. She was a lifelong resident of New Carlisle and a graduate of Tecumseh High School. Cara worked for many years in the Deli at IGA and most recently...
Teresa Ann Tefft
Jan 4, 2024
Teresa Ann Tefft, age 74, passed away on January 4, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital after an extended illness. She was a resident at Vancrest in New Carlisle. Teresa was born on October 11, 1949, in Springfield, Ohio, to Russell and Roma Kaffenbarger. Teresa’s journey through life was marked by her devotion to her family, her passion for nursing,...
Kathy D. Richards
Jan 4, 2024
Kathy D. Richards, 67, of Adairville, KY, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born in Dayton on July 18, 1956, the daughter of the late Eugene and Carol Pugh. Kathy was a free spirit, who loved everyone. She made you laugh, was the life of the party, always funny and fun...
John Bishop Vigus
Jan 2, 2024
John Bishop Vigus, 83, of Enon, died on Jan. 2, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and reared in San Diego, California. Following a peripatetic career that took him across the world, John spent his final three decades in Ohio after meeting the love of his life, Teresa Macy Vigus, while...
Darlene L. Brown
Jan 2, 2024
Darlene L. Brown age 71 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born the daughter of Dorothy Phillips on June 29, 1952, in Springfield, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother; husband James L. Brown. Darlene is survived by her sons James Brown of Dayton,...
Stewart Gatewood Iii
Jan 1, 2024
Stewart Gatewood III age 51 of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born the son of Stewart II & Barbara (Bickrest) Gatewood on May 14, 1972, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents. Stewart is survived by his loving sister Corina Davidson; uncle Ken...
Thelma N. Purtee
Dec 31, 2023
Thelma N. Purtee 65, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2023. She was born on February 26, 1958, to the late Ann Watkins in Logan County, Ohio. Thelma was a member of Troy Christian Church and formerly Cove Spring Church. She was a stay-at-home grandma, taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School, led women’s bible study, and...
Ann Chase
Dec 26, 2023
Ann Chase 85, of New Carlisle, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away suddenly as a result of an auto accident on December 26, 2023. She was born to the late Frank and Alice Albert on May 22, 1938, and grew up in the Springfield area. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1956. Ann went on to complete an...
Sharon K. Nickell
Dec 26, 2023
Sharon K. Nickell 70, of New Carlisle, passed away at home surrounded by family on December 26, 2023. She was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on October 19, 1953, to the late William & Iris Miller. She worked at Delphi and Dayton Children’s Medical Center for many years. Sharon enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, crafting, scrapbooking, stamping, knitting, sewing & crochet....
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