Obituaries

Jun 15, 2023

John F. Eckroth, Sr., 82, of Springfield, formerly of Lodi, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was born in Berwick, PA, on April 5, 1941, the son of the late John T.P. and Mary Eckroth. John loved driving a semi-truck from the age of seventeen until retirement from the Brunswick terminal...

Jun 14, 2023

VanHoose, Opal Marlene, 79 of Springfield passed away June 14, 2023, in the Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 17, 1944, the daughter of Harry and Mary Duffey.  Marlene retired from the Clark County Health Department as a home aide.  She was known for her love of plants and being the plant whisperer.  ...

Jun 14, 2023

Pitts, Marcia L.

85, of Las Vegas, Nevada formerly from New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  She was born November 12, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late Rev. Ralph & Marna (Reed) Krueger. Marcia graduated from Wittenberg University in 1959 with a degree in Education. She was a member of the...

Jun 13, 2023

Tom Walker, 61, died peacefully on June 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, after a battle with cancer. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Beckie, a wonderful “bonus” dad to their daughters, Linda McKinney (Jamie Pack) and Billie Sarven (Travis). He thoroughly enjoyed being Papa Tom to their grandson, Steven Sarven...

Jun 13, 2023

Fred V. Carter 94 of New Carlisle, Ohio went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday June 13, 2023. He was born on July 12,1928 in North Ruin, Kentucky the son of the late Sanford and Linda Mae Carter.  Fred was of Pentecostal faith and a lifelong member of New Life Church, serving as Sunday School teacher and sound...

Jun 13, 2023

Carolyn Sue Dean 73 of Springfield was called home to heaven on June 13, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at Northwood Skilled Nursing Center. Carolyn was an avid reader and enjoyed reading her bible every day. Carolyn will be remembered for the time she spent with her family and when she wasn’t with the grandkids and family you...

Jun 13, 2023

Beegle, Barbara L., 72 of Springfield passed away June 13, 2023, in Grandview Hospital.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 3, 1950, the daughter of David J. and Lake L. Whitacre.  She was a graduate of South High School.  Barbara had been an administrative assistant at Miller Printing for over 20 years.  She later was a secretary...

Jun 12, 2023

William T. (Tom) Jordan, 88, of Springboro and formerly New Carlisle passed away peacefully on Monday, 12 Jun 2023.   Born in Harlan, Kentucky to Emanuel and Alberta Jordan, he is survived by three sons, Michael (Lori) of Troy, Thomas (Willa) of Miamisburg and Steven (Jon) of Springboro, his brother, Emanuel Jr of North Carolina, grandchildren Amy Collins (Michael) of...

Jun 11, 2023

Jenkins, Brian Anthoney, 22 of Springfield passed away June 11, 2023.  He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 7, 2000, the son of Brian L. and Crystal L. (Hackathorne) Jenkins.  Brian was known as having a heart of gold and never knew a stranger.  He enjoyed listening to music, playing video games and watching football.  Brian also loved...

Jun 9, 2023

Jean G. Keck age 90, passed away June 9, 2023. Born January 27, 1933. Jean was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Rose Marie. He leaves behind his combined family and their spouses, Kim & Ed, Kelly & John, Debra & Jeff, Kevin & Anjanette, Karen (Louie) and Kathy and many special Grandchildren. Jean enjoyed collecting old...

Jun 9, 2023

Mowell, Kathryn Marie, 83 of Springfield passed away June 9, 2023, in her residence.  She was born in Union County, Ohio on December 8, 1939, the daughter of Dennis and Martha Logan, Sr.  She retired as an appointment setter with Olan Mills, following retirement she became a bus driver in Florida.  In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards.  ...

Jun 8, 2023

Carey, Donald L. “Don”, 88 of Springfield went home to be with his Lord and Savior in Wooded Glenn on June 8, 2023.  He was born in Williamsburg, Ohio on June 9, 1934, the son of Alfred James and Bessie Lucille Carey, Sr.  He was a 1952 graduate of South High School.  Don was a member of...

Jun 7, 2023

SHANER, Gary William, 62 of New Carlisle, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Gary had worked for more than 18 years at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in various capacities. Gary had a passion for computers, gaming, cameras, electronics, guitars, and any new “gadget” invented. His friends...

Jun 6, 2023

Ruthann Amburgy age 81 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She was born the daughter of Leonard A. & Mary Lucy (Fenwick) Jackson on September 14, 1941, in Springfield, Ohio.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Lester Amburgy in 1998; brothers Junior, Oldham, Guy, Bill, &...

Jun 6, 2023

Ronald L. Greene, 92, a lifetime resident of Medway, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. He was born April 18, 1931 in Medway, the son of the late Elwood and Esther (Taynor) Greene. Ronald was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post 286 and retired...

Jun 6, 2023

Jackson, Lois L., 96 of Springfield died June 6, at Aventura  Oakwood surrounded by family. She was born on March 17, in Irvine, KY, the daughter of Archie and Ethel Webb. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Jackson, brothers Paul and Freddy Webb, and a sister Mildred Jackson.  Lois worked as a...