Obituaries

Mar 13, 2020

ALGREN, Thomas, 84, of Indian Lake, OH, passed peacefully from this Earth on March 13, 2020. Thomas was born August 3, 1935 at home in Medway, Ohio, second son to Russell T Algren and Kathryn (Porter). He is survived by his five Algren brothers Russell Theodore (Kathleen), Talmadge (Martha), Terrance (Milva), Truman, John (Christine), sons Gregory Allen Algren (Hope),...

Mar 13, 2020

William A. Jordan, 92, of Springfield passed away surrounded by family at 3:36 AM, Friday, March 13, 2020. He was born September 28, 1927 in Catawba, OH, the son of the late Lee and Arizona "Zona" Jordan. Bill retired from Cooper Energy as a precision machinist at age 48. He was a Past Master of St. Andrews Lodge #619...

Mar 10, 2020

Barbara Jean Durall

age 93, of Miamisburg, Ohio (formerly of New Carlisle) went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2020. She was born in Graham, Kentucky on February 13,1927 to Mabel and Alton Lovell. She attended Western Kentucky University, and taught in a one-room schoolhouse. She was a true Rosie the Riveter, having worked at...

Mar 10, 2020

Georgia May Fields, 96, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born May 11, 1923 in Oneida, TN, the daughter of the late James and Martha Foust. Georgia retired from the Mueller Center after a number of years in the transportation department. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 397. Georgia is...

Mar 10, 2020

Evelyn A. Brummitt

89, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born December 13, 1930 in Ray, Ohio the daughter of the late Eli & Goldie Woltz. She retired from Mike-Sells Potato Chip Company after 30 years. Evelyn was a faithful member of Pathway Baptist Church of Huber Heights. She is survived...

Mar 9, 2020

George Overholser

81, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born February 22, 1939 in Clark County, Ohio the son of the late Elmer & Clarice (Schindler) Overholser. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Northwestern Local Schools. He is survived by children, Bonnie & Jonathan Sakaitis, Connie & Nathan...

Mar 9, 2020

Hayes, Madonna M., 89 of Bradenton, FL died March 9, 2020 and will again see her parents, siblings and husband Elster C. Hayes. She will be missed by her daughter, Elaine Berry-Johnston (Charles) of Bradenton, FL. Private services are being handled by the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com....

Mar 8, 2020

Ingram Stone, Inez, 100 of Springfield passed away March 8, 2020 in Oakwood Village. She was born in Columbus, IN on March 26, 1919, the daughter of James and Verginia Smith. Inez retired from Cummins Engine Co. She was a proud member of Covenant United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star Ada Chapter #21 and the Golden...

Mar 6, 2020

Ben L. Locher, age 91, passed in peace on the 6th of March 2020 in the presence of his loving wife, Betty Locher. Born on November 13th, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio, where at an early age he served as a Volunteer for Box 27. He was the son of Louis and Mary Locher. Ben dedicated many years...

Mar 6, 2020

Michael Justin Roy Harwood

35, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born December 4, 1984 in Piqua, Ohio. Michael graduated from Piqua High School and Upper Valley JVS in 2004 in the welding program and the American Motorcycle Institute in Daytona Beach Florida in 2005. Michael loved spending time with his kids...

Mar 4, 2020

FRED C. KARABAICH

96, of Medway, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born June 12, 1923 in Weirton, West Virginia the son of the late Anthony & Mary (Witkai) Karabaich. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus,...

Mar 3, 2020

Lois Ragan (née Veenman), 87, of Springfield, OH passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020. Lois immigrated to the United States from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada at age eighteen and became a naturalized U.S. Citizen. Lois had four children over the next eight years with her, then, husband Royce Waha. Lois spent many of her working years at Shillito-Rikes (Lazarus)...

Mar 3, 2020

NEAL R. BARTLETT

84, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was born September 27, 1935 in Springfield, the son of the late Kenneth & Gladys (Shroyer) Bartlett. He served in the U.S. Army. He retired after 27 years as a branch manager of National City Bank. Neal was an avid sports fan, and...

Mar 3, 2020

Francis A. Pennington, 66, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was born November 26, 1953 in Springfield, the son of the late George and Joan Pennington, Sr. Francis worked as a landscaper for over 40 years in the Sarasota area. He is a U.S. Army Veteran, loved to ride motorcycles, listen to...

Mar 1, 2020

Larry Dean Edwards, age 82, of Dayton, Ohio passed away March 1, 2020 at home. He was born on January 28,1938 in Troy, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edwards and Dorothy Mattocks) Edwards, and his sister Janet Favorite. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kathleen (English) Edwards of Dayton, and two brothers, Robert...

Mar 1, 2020

CAROL A.VLASIC

60, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Sunday March 1, 2020. She was born April 11, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Marvin & Maryanne (Townsend) Robeson. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for 41 years. She is survived by her father; her husband of 35 years, Marc Vlasic; children, Amanda, Derek & Jennifer...

Feb 29, 2020

Floyd M. "Mike" Whitmer, 67, of Pitchin, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born September 2, 1952 in Springfield, the son of the late Floyd W. and Lola E. Whitmer. Mike taught precision machining at Springfield-Clark JVS (CTC), retiring after 30 years. He was a lifetime NRA member. Mike...

Feb 29, 2020

Gary L. Hudson, 75, of Troy, formerly of Springfield, passed away surrounded by his family Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born August 27, 1944, the son of the late Everett and Evelyn Hudson. Gary graduated from Springfield North Highschool, Class of 1963 and from Cincinnati School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with an A.S. He retired from Copeland...

Feb 29, 2020

Shannon Lynn Swanton Vinje, was born on January 20, 1970 in California. Her parents are Robert and Judy Swanton. She also has a sister Amanda Swanton. Shannon loved her parents and her sister very much. She did so much for them as she grew up. She was an amazing person with a friendly personality. Everyone she met loved her,...

Feb 28, 2020

OLETTA K. LINVILLE

76, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. She was born September 28, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Harrison & Rose (Webb) Linville. She retired from General Motors, Moraine. She is survived by nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...