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Christina J. "Chris" Ferguson
Aug 5, 2022
Ferguson, Christina J. “Chris”, 48 of London passed away August 5, 2022 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 28, 1973, the daughter of Raymond E. and Shelby J. Baumgardner. Chris was a 1991 graduate of Springfield South. She was a member of Crossroads Church, London, Ohio, where she was...
David Robinson
Aug 5, 2022
David Eugene Robinson, 63, loving father, grandfather, partner and friend of Colonial Beach, Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 5 th , 2022. David was born on February 10 th , 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was a proud grandpa to his only grandchild, Enola. He was an avid sports...
Barbara Ann (Watson) Gathers
Aug 5, 2022
Gathers, Barbara Ann (Watson), 79, was received in heaven by her Lord and Savior on August 5, 2022. Barbara was born to Kenneth and Mabel Watson in 1942 and a 1960 graduate of Jeffersonville high school. Her husband, Donald Parrett and she moved to Dogtown where they were blessed with four children. Barbara faithfully raised her...
John P. Resnicky
Aug 5, 2022
John P. Resnicky, 86, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. He was born May 8, 1936, in Washington D.C., the son of the late John W. and Helen M. Resnicky. John retired from W.P.A.F.B., where he worked for 31 years as an Aeronautical Engineer. He was a member of the Aero Club at W.P.A.F.B., Sacred Heart...
Donna Mae Rentschler
Aug 4, 2022
Donna Mae Rentschler 98, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022. She was born January 19,1924 in Evansville Indiana to the late Edward & Marceda (Grillot) Huffman. Surpassed only by dedication to her family, she loved music and the performing arts. She attended The Juiliard School and had leads and supporting roles in community theater productions.
She...
Byron Timothy Lee
Aug 4, 2022
Tim “Byron” Lee, 64 of New Carlisle passed away August 4, 2022. He was born February 23, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Byron Lee & Joan (Rosati) Mericle. Tim graduated from Bethel High School in 1976 and went on to work as a Tool and Die maker in the Dayton area. Tim’s passion was cars, collecting cars,...
Ruby Mae Myers
Aug 2, 2022
Ruby Mae Myers age 88 of Springfield, went home to her Heavenly reward on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. She was born the daughter of Theodore & Bessie (Lute) Nichols on September 28, 1933, in Springfield, Ohio. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack W....
Virginia S. "Sue" Blankenship
Jul 31, 2022
Virginia S. “Sue” Blankenship, 75, of New Carlisle passed away on July 31, 2022. She was born in Ironton, OH, on January 17, 1947, the daughter of the late John and Grace Tibbs. Sue retired from Tecumseh Local Schools, where she worked in the cafeteria at Park Layne Elementary School. She was an avid Chrocheter and loved to cook...
Douglas Adam Antle
Jul 30, 2022
Douglas Adam Antle, 42, of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born November 11, 1979, in Dayton, the son of Kathryn Antle Howell. Doug worked for Studebaker Nursery. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his grandparents John and Sheila Antle. Doug is survived by his mother...
William "Bill" Smith
Jul 30, 2022
William “Bill” Smith, 83, of New Carlisle, passed away in his sleep on the morning of July 30, 2022. He was born on August 26, 1938, in Zanesville, OH, the son of the late Vernon and Harriet Smith. Bill was a graduate of Roseville High School and Marietta College, Class of 1960. He was proud to be from Cannelville,...
Jimmie D. Midkiff
Jul 29, 2022
Jimmie D. Midkiff age 85 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born the son of Ellis & Elva (Franklin) Midkiff on April 26, 1937, in Branchland, West Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Christina Midkiff; 8 siblings. Jimmy...
Mark Stephen Kuruzovich, Jr.
Jul 27, 2022
Mark Stephen Kuruzovich, Jr., 54, of New Carlisle, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born May 13, 1968 in Lafayette, IN, the son of the late Mark, Sr. and Sandie Kuruzovich. Mark was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, music and animal lover. He was very devoted to his family, especially the children...
David B. Bare
Jul 27, 2022
David Bare age 80 of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 while surrounded by his beloved family. He was born the son of Loren C. & Ruth (Driscoll) on August 10, 1941, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 55 years Nancy Bare; brother Robert Bare. David is...
Ellis Earl Keeton Jr.
Jul 25, 2022
Ellis Earl Keeton Jr. age 61 passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born the son of Ellis Earl & Mary (Thompson) Sr. Keeton on June 24, 1961, in Toledo, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents. Ellis is survived by his sons Ellis Earl (Charity) III Keeton of...
Douglas "Coach" Chaffins
Jul 24, 2022
Douglas (“Coach”) Chaffins, 85, of New Carlisle passed away on July 24, 2022. He was born and raised in Garrett, Kentucky, the son of Lonie and Ergile Chaffins and of the Kentucky coal mines. He graduated first in his class from Garrett High School in 1955, where he earned All District honors for basketball his Junior and Senior years...
James William Lopez Jr.
Jul 22, 2022
James William Lopez Jr. age 62 of Springfield passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at his residence. He was born the son of James W. & Edith (Vogt) Sr. Lopez on March 21, 1960, in San Diego, California. He is preceded in death by his parents. James is survived by his sons James Lopez III...
Ted L. Teach
Jul 22, 2022
Ted L. Teach, 88, of Huber Heights passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born September 21, 1933, in New Carlisle the son of the late Herbert & Inez (Dillon) Teach. He was a member of Honey Creek Presbyterian Church of New Carlisle. He was a member of New Carlisle Lodge #100 F & AM. Ted also...
Joice Eileen Scherer
Jul 20, 2022
JOICE EILEEN SCHERER, 90, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, July 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 4, 1931, in St. Marys, Ohio. She was a farmer’s daughter, 1 of 13 children growing up on the farm to the late Clifford and Stella (Gallimore) Knous. In addition to her...
Randy C. Poole
Jul 18, 2022
Poole, C. Randy, 63 of Springfield passed away July 18, 2022 in his residence. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 1, 1958, the son of Carl H. and Rosemary Poole. Randy was a former mechanical engineer for the railroad. He also worked alongside his dad and brother at C & A Auto. In his younger...
David E. Duncan
Jul 18, 2022
David E. Duncan, 75, of New Carlisle, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. He was born on June 12, 1947 in Dayton, the son of the late Frank E. and Geneva Duncan, Sr. Dave was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a wonderful father and husband. Dave is survived by his wife of...
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