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William W. "Bill" Sawvel
Oct 13, 2023
William W. "Bill" Sawvel, 87, of New Carlisle, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. He was born on June 1, 1936, in Findlay, Ohio, the son of the late John and Lillian Sawvel. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Airforce and later retired from A.O. Smith Corporation. Bill loved to fish and golf, but most of all he...
William "Bill" Poland
Oct 12, 2023
William “Bill” Poland of New Carlisle, OH passed away on October 12th, 2023, at 79 years old after battling a lengthy medical condition. He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy, parents Arnold and Helen Louise Poland, two brothers Gerald and Richard Poland, sister Phyllis Jean Poland, and many close family and friends. He leaves behind two daughters;...
Karen Sue Smith
Oct 11, 2023
Karen Sue Smith, 58, of New Carlisle passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born October 16, 1964. Preceded in death by her parents, Jim Smith and Ginny Smith Brown, and her sister Beth Smith. Survived by her sister and caregiver Debbie (Greg) Krouskop, sister Cindy (Jerry) Gracy, and brother Doug Smith, as well as many special nieces...
Leatrice Swoll
Oct 11, 2023
Swoll, Leatrice Joan passed away quietly in the early morning of October 11, 2023, at Springfield Assisted Living. She was 92. Born on January 24, 1931, in Covington Kentucky to David and Bernice Schwaller, she moved to the Dayton, Ohio area as a young woman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James, and...
Edna E. Gilpin
Oct 9, 2023
Edna E. Gilpin age 94 of Springfield went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 9, 2023. She was born the daughter of Millard & Pattie (Collingsworth) Brooks on July 31, 1929, in Tazwell, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Ira Gilpin; sisters Patricia Brooks &...
Scott Matthew Naill
Oct 7, 2023
Naill, Scott M., 53, of Springfield, Ohio, suddenly passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 7, 2023. Born in Springfield, Ohio, on April 5, 1970, the son of Donald L. and Janice M. Naill. Scott had a passion for life and was incredibly dedicated to his career of teaching and promoting the HVAC/R field. He earned...
Steven "Earl" Jones
Oct 3, 2023
Steven “Earl” Jones, 67, of Tipp City, left his earthly home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born May 8, 1956, in Dayton, the son of the late Jesse and Gladys (Wright) Jones. Steve retired in 2021 from Dayton Phoenix Group. He dedicated and committed his time to helping his wife run her business, DJ’s Chill ‘n Grill....
Terry Mossbarger
Oct 3, 2023
Terry Mossbarger 75, of Crystal Lakes passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
James W. Rouch
Oct 2, 2023
James Rouch age 80 of Roseville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born the son of John & Vera (Owen) Rouch on August 4, 1943, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Carol Rouch in May; grandson Dominic Downour; sisters Joanne Bostick,...
Helen R. Russell
Sep 27, 2023
Helen R. (Lindeman) Russell
Helen R. (Lindeman) Russell, 97, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Helen was born on November 23,1925 in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was the daughter of Louis and Sara Lindeman. Her husband, Bill of 76 years and her son Bill, Jr. preceded her in death in 2018.
Helen is survived by...
Jill Eileen Broyles
Sep 26, 2023
Jill Eileen Broyles (Benedetto), age 57 of Medway, passed away on September 26th. She was born the daughter of Kenneth and Beverly Benedetto (Humpston) on April 18th 1966 in Dayton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by both parents. Jill is survived by her loving daughters Netasha Backous (Otto) and Whitney Gitzinger (Otto) and son-in-law Raymond Gitzinger, all of...
Tiffany Oxner
Sep 24, 2023
Tiffany Oxner of St. Paris was called home on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the age of 40. She was born on May 25, 1983, in Marin City, CA, the daughter of Michael and Karen Myers. Tiffany loved her family; she was a kind and generous person who will forever be in our hearts. She is survived by her...
Mark Hansgen
Sep 24, 2023
Hansgen, Mark age 69 of Sebring, Florida formerly of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Mark was born the son of Charles “Buzzard” & Carol Hansgen on September 6, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents. Mark is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years Vickie;...
Mary Jo Kile
Sep 23, 2023
Mary Jo Kile, 84, of Tipp City, OH and Phoenix, AZ passed away on September 23, 2023. She was born June 19, 1939 in Mineral Springs Township, NC to Dr. Malcolm Greer Stutz and Julia Agnes (Kelley) Stutz. She graduated from Princess Anne High School in June 1958 and then attended nursing school in North Carolina before getting married. ...
Lonnie Wayne Smith
Sep 22, 2023
Lonnie Wayne Smith, 83, of Medway, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. He was born July 25, 1940, in Charleston, WV, the son of the late Wilbur and Elizabeth Smith. Lonnie retired from Vectren after 26 years. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Joyce Smith; brothers Jimmy and Rick Smith; sister Marcella Fox; grandchildren Heather...
Karen Faye Wynn
Sep 21, 2023
Karen F. Wynn age 81 of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born the daughter of Roger B. & Eleanor L. (Kohl) Engle on February 16, 1942, in Springfield, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings Don & Marilyn. She is survived by her...
Carl Edward Ward
Sep 19, 2023
Carl Edward Ward, 66, passed away on 9/19/2023. Carl was a loving brother and also loved his peers as well as his long-term staff at Flora Homes. Flora Homes was lucky to provide services to him for almost 15 years. Carl attended Options for All ADS, where he created unbreakable bonds with peers and staff alike. He looked forward...
George Workman
Sep 16, 2023
George Workman Jr. 82, of New Carlisle, Ohio went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born September 4, 1941, in Bloomingrose, West Virginia to the late George & Oma Workman. George was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. After his enlistment, he continued working for the Air Force at...
Barbara Louise Curtis
Sep 16, 2023
Barbara Louise Curtis age 83 of Springfield passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born the daughter of Irvin & Doris Pauline (Jones) McWhorter on March 30, 1940, in Springfield, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband William Curtis; brother Bernard McWhorter; sister Charlotte Parks. Barbara is survived by her loving...
Rama Lee Reuter
Sep 9, 2023
In Loving Memory of our mother, Rama Lee Reuter, who passed into God’s graces on September 9, 2023, in Tipp City, OH. Rama Lee Shoemaker was born September 15, 1928, in Franklin, NE, to Vivian and Fay Shoemaker. She was raised and married in Franklin. Rama Lee married Phillip V. Reuter on June 12, 1949. Phill preceded her in...
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