G. Maxine Merz
Nov 5, 2026
Celebrating the Life of G. Maxine Merz
August 9,1934 - November 5,2026
Maxine Merz, a devoted wife, incredible mother, adoring grandmother, great-grandmother, great¬great-grandmother and cherished friend, went home to be with the Lord on 11-5-2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and quiet strength that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew her.
Bom on August 9,1934, to...
Deborah Cole Sebastian
Nov 5, 2026
Deborah Cole Sebastian, 74, of New Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. She was born April 8, 1952, the daughter of Harvey and Jackie Moore. Deborah loved shopping, especially the clearance sales. She is survived by her children Bryan (Regina) Cole, Tina (Scott) Hatmaker, and William E. (Jenny) Cole, III; brother Harvey Moore, Jr.; sister Charlotte Gosnell; grandchildren...
Jack Wayne Ridge
Nov 4, 2026
Jack Wayne Ridge, 80, of Medway passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was born March 11, 1946, in Nashville, TN, the son of the late John and Juanita Ridge. Jack is a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his siblings Sandra Brown, William “Bill” Ridge, Todd Ridge, and Chris Hankel; nieces Janett (Robert)...
Lisa Ann McDowell
Nov 3, 2026
Lisa Ann McDowell, 66, of Medway, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born July 8, 1960, the daughter of the late Richard and Jane Francis. Lisa was a loving mother and grandmother. In her early years she played in the Beavercreek High School Band, and music would become a lifelong passion. Lisa loved her cats, Marshall and...
David M. Harber
Nov 3, 2026
David M. Harber, 75, passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 17, 1950, in Springfield, OH. Dave was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and proud Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War from May 1970-December 1971. Dave had an extraordinary love for cars. He enjoyed spending time in...
John Robert Emmons
Nov 3, 2026
John Robert Emmons, age 69, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away after a brief illness on November 3, 2026, at UC Medical Center with his family by his side. John was born in Springfield on November 28, 1956, to the late Willard E. and Nanie Emmons.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Brenda A. McCaughey Emmons; daughter, Lydia...
Joan Felicia Welch
Nov 1, 2026
Joan Felicia Welch, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and community member, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on October 31, 1945, in Manchester, New Hampshire, Joan later made her home in New Carlisle, where she became a cherished resident.
Joan's life was defined by her dedication to her family and her community. She...
Avarille Ray Justice
Oct 31, 2026
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of our family’s patriarch, Avarille Ray Justice, 78, of Medway, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born April 5, 1948, in Springfield, the son of late Herman and Alberta Justice. Avarille married the love of his life Norma Jean on July 3, 1976. He was the perfect husband through 50 years of...
Eleanor Mae Hardin
Oct 30, 2026
Eleanor Mae Hardin, age 84, of Springfield, OH, passed away on October 30, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1942, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Richard Eugene Hardin and Jessie A. (Henderson) Hardin.
Eleanor is survived by her children: Arthur E. (wife, Laurie) Hardin of Nolanville, TX, and Toni M. Hardin of Dayton, OH; as well as many...
Lula Belle Peters
Oct 27, 2026
Lula “Belle” Peters, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, leaving behind a family who adored her and a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Born June 6, 1937, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to James and Della (Holt) Ward, Belle carried her Tennessee roots throughout her life in her colorful sayings, quick wit, and unmistakable Southern charm. The...
Judy Ann Hatfield
Oct 25, 2026
Judy Ann Hatfield
August 27, 1941 – October 25, 2026
Judy Ann Hatfield, 85, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on October 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Springfield, Ohio, on August 27, 1941, Judy was the daughter of Herbert and Helen Dillow. She was a devoted and adored mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family.
Judy’s...
Martha T. "Marty" Harley
Oct 23, 2026
Martha T. Harley
February 17, 1927 – October 23, 2026
Martha T. “Marty” Harley, beloved wife of Robert E. “Bob” Harley, died after a brief illness on October 23, 2026, at the age of 99.
Earlier this year, Marty and Bob celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
Marty attended the University of Cincinnati, before she became a licensed real estate agent. She subsequently managed retail...
William "Bill" R. Bolin
Oct 20, 2026
William “Bill” Bolin, 61, of Springfield, passed away at Springfield Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1965.
Bill is survived by his son, Jeremy (Brittany) Bolin; five grandchildren, Diatra, Brennen, Sophia, Colton, and Lillian; his siblings, Beverly (Keith) Bolin-Elliott, Rebecca (Karl) Hirtzinger, and Robert (Nancy) Bolin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in...
Homer Glen Copley
Oct 16, 2026
Homer Glen Copley, age 78, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away on October 16, 2026. He was born in Wayne, County, West Virginia, on July 5, 1948, to the late Mont and Mae Copley. In addition to his parents, Homer was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Elenore Copley.
Homer is survived by his son, Glenn Copley,...
Eric Steven Houston
Oct 15, 2026
Eric Steven Houston, 44, of New Carlisle, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 15, 2026. He was born November 6, 1981, the son of Paul and Margaret Houston. Eric graduated from Tecumseh High School, Class of 2003. He was awarded the Yes I Can Award for his perseverance through his disability. Eric enjoyed gameshows and movies,...
Tanya Adams
Oct 14, 2026
Tanya Love Adams, 55, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was born June 30, 1971, the daughter of Jack Adams and Florence Brandt. She is survived by her children Joshua Adams, Nick Adams, and Jeremy DeVoe; mother Florence (Randy) Brandt; grandchildren Jaxson, Asher, Memphis, and Eila; siblings Jerry and Tyra. Tanya is preceded in death...
Frederick H. Shroyer
Oct 14, 2026
Frederick H. Shroyer “Fred” of South Vienna, Ohio, passed away at his home on October 14, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on March 24, 1939, the son of Francis H. Shroyer and Mary (Mosier) Shroyer in Springfield, Ohio. Fred graduated from Northeastern High School, class of 1957.
Fred married his high school sweetheart Betty Spencer in 1960,...
Janice Sue Koons
Oct 14, 2026
Janice Sue (Cavins) Koons, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, caregiver, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Medway on Oct. 14.
Janice was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, and grew up in Tazewell, Tennessee, and later in Ohio. The daughter of Rev. Clyde and Retha (Gulley) Cavins, Janice attended Forge Ridge High School and later graduated from Whitehaven High...
Charles Steven Marks
Oct 12, 2026
Charles Steven Marks, aka Musty in the bike community, passed away on October 12, 2026, at home with his family near him. Steve was born December 3, 1962, in Springfield, Ohio, to Charles Lehman and Phyllis Lavonne Marks. A GM technician for over 30 years, he was also a Harley motorcycle enthusiast and an avid mushroom hunter, and he enjoyed...
Jerry L. Blackford
Oct 11, 2026
Jerry L. Blackford, 86, of Tipp City, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He was born May 9, 1940, in Covington, OH, the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy Blackford.
He was a member of West Charleston Church of the Brethren and contributed to the church by sharing his talent as a woodworker, as...
