Obituaries

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...

Feb 28, 2020

LOUIS A. DVORAK

87, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. He was born February 27, 1933 in Utica, New York the son of the late Anthony & Pauline (Stawarz) Dvorak . He is survived by his children; Sharon & Chris Stevens, Gregory Dvorak, Theresa & Tim Kossler, Debra & Stephen Mills, Charles Dvorak;...

Feb 27, 2020

McKinney, Dempsey R., 100 of Springfield died February 27, 2020 in the Good Shepherd Village. He was born in Georgetown, IN on January 19, 1920, the son of Jesse and Eva McKinney. Dempsey served his country in the Army Air Corp during WW II. He retired as the office manager for Producers Livestock with over 30 years of service....

Feb 23, 2020

JESSIE T. MASIONGALE

88, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born February 16, 1932 in Pickett County, Tennessee the son of the late Jessie & Francies (Easterly) Masiongale. He retired from General Motors. He is survived by his two daughters, Debra Wehner & Nelda Garrett; two sons, Gary Masiongale & Jerry...

Feb 22, 2020

LUTHER P. APPLE

83, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was born July 14, 1936 in Shelby County, Ohio the son of the late Leonard & Bertha (Cramer) Apple. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from A.O. Smith. He was a racing enthusiast and was a NASCAR fan. He...

Feb 20, 2020

Parks, Shelby E. "Geno", 83 of Springfield passed away February 20, 2020 I his residence. He was born on October 18, 1936 in Springfield, the son of Floyd and Cora Lee (Brooks) Parks. Geno retired from the Springfield Warehouse. He and his wife Lou owned Pleasant Corner Café since 1975. Geno was a member of the Union...

Feb 18, 2020

Jan S. Armstrong, 59, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 after a very brief illness. She was born July 13, 1960 in Springfield the daughter of Robert E. and Patricia (Oler) Sumpter. Jan lived in Urbana most of her younger years and graduated from Urbana High School in 1978. She had been employed by Sears, Tech II...