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Jerry Taylor
Dec 14, 2025
Jerry Taylor age 78 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his residence with his loving wife Shirley of 56 years by his side. He was born the son of Hiram & Virginia (Buckler) Taylor on September 27, 1947, in Lucasville, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother William Taylor. He is survived by...
Catharine Rose Miller
Dec 13, 2025
Catharine Rose Miller, age 95, went home into the Lord’s hands on December 13th at the Springfield Masonic Community, surrounded by her loving family. Born in North Hampton, Ohio to Cecil and Barney Warren, she graduated from North Hampton High School, Class of 1948. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother that had a kind and...
Paul E. Packer
Dec 10, 2025
Paul E. Packer, age 77 of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born the son of Paul W. & Flo Jean (Handley) Packer on January 16, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father; wife Susan in 2015; grandson Michael Packer. He is survived by his mother; son Mike (Bobbi Wilcox) Packer;...
Marvin Curry
Dec 8, 2025
Marvin “Chief” Curry, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on July 2, 1933, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Marvin lived a long and purposeful life devoted to service and education.
After serving honorably in the U.S. Army while stationed in Berlin, Germany, Marvin pursued higher education with determination. He earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from...
Mary Parks
Dec 7, 2025
Mary Parks, 87, of New Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born July 2, 1938, in Miami County, the daughter of the late Everett and Myrtle Fraley. She helped her husband Carl operate Parks Brothers Pastry in New Carlisle. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Carl Parks; siblings Fred Fraley, Joanne...
Bonita Broyles-Logsdon
Dec 7, 2025
Bonita Broyles-Logsdon 96 was born February 25, 1929, to the late Roy E. Sr and Robbie M. Pace, in Mound Valley, Kansas. Her family moved to Parsons Kansas and lived there for most of her childhood before moving to Dayton in 1947. She played the piano in church from her teenage years to the age of 92. She is survived...
Myron Paul Hagelberg
Dec 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Myron “Paul” Hagelberg
Paul Hagelberg died December 5, 2025 aged 92. He was born in his beloved home town of Kaleva, Michigan to Einar and Vienna Haksluoto Hagelberg on January 9, 1933. He enjoyed his childhood in the north country village that was founded by his family and other Finnish immigrants in 1900. Paul was the youngest...
Terry Lee Perkins
Dec 5, 2025
Terry Lee Perkins, age 66, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on December 5, 2025. He was born in Springfield on March 17, 1959 to the late Vinson and Millie Perkins.
Terry is survived by his wife, Terri; step children: Charles (Christa) Casto, Crystal (George) Giannaris, and adopted son, Ivan (Amber) Dishon; grandchildren: Kily, Trinity, Melody, Denis , and Charlotte; several aunts,...
Donald Fremont Severs
Dec 5, 2025
Donald Fremont Severs, 90, of New Carlisle, passed away on December 5, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on May 2, 1935, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Robert C. and Helen E. Severs. Don was a 1953 graduate of Northwestern High School and served four years in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Ohio Edison Co. in 1993....
Elaine M. Mack
Dec 1, 2025
Elaine Marie (Proper) Mack, 86, of Medway, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born on January 18, 1939, Elaine graced the world with her warm heart, generous spirit, and quiet strength—qualities that touched everyone who knew her.
Elaine’s life was deeply rooted in...
Cindy K. Rodewald
Dec 1, 2025
Cindy K. Rodewald, 67, of New Carlisle, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. She was born on August 31, 1958, the daughter of Anita and A.D. Hickman. Cindy retired from Montgomery County MRDD. She was a member of VFW Post 9966 and the Celina Moose Lodge #1473. Cindy loved spending her summers at Grand Lake St. Mary’s with Rick...
Ruby A. Collier
Dec 1, 2025
With grateful hearts for a life well-lived, we celebrate the homegoing of Ruby A. Collier, an extraordinary woman of faith, who peacefully entered the presence of her Savior on Monday, December 1st, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on March 18th, 1940, Ruby devoted her life to serving God with quiet strength, a joyful spirit, and deep love for Jesus...
Pamela R. Collins
Nov 29, 2025
Pamela R. Collins (Gantz), 75, of New Carlisle passed away November 29, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1950, to the late Ralph Gantz and Barbara (Atkinson) Allender. She worked at Mercy Hospital in the radiology dept for many years. She was a member of the Ohio Women’s Bowling Association and enjoyed being in the women’s bowling league. Pam...
Linda S. Heater
Nov 29, 2025
Linda S. Heater went into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 29, 2025. She was born December 13,1947 to Lester and Ina Davidson. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1966 and continued those classmate friendships during monthly dinners with many of them. She was a gifted and skilled seamstress, sewing everything from draperies...
Dollie Katherine Brown
Nov 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dollie Katherine Brown, a remarkable woman whose strength, devotion, and love shaped the lives of all who knew her. Dollie Katherine Brown, 86, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Born on March 27, 1939, in Floyd County, Kentucky, Dollie was the daughter of the late Dennis and...
Carolyn Mae Brester
Nov 27, 2025
Carolyn Mae Brester, 85, of Medway, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Dayton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa Schaffer. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Paul John Brester; children Timothy Brester and Tina Goetzka; and grandchildren...
Erma K. Hill
Nov 26, 2025
Erma K. Hill age 104 of Springfield, went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Springfield Masonic Community. She was born the daughter of Arthur & Bertha (Meadows) Wallace on August 21, 1921 in Old Town, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Samuel E. Hill Jr.; 7...
Vivian Joan Boles
Nov 25, 2025
Vivian Joan Boles, 94, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1931, in Logan County to the late Emery and Crystal Wallace. She was a farmer's wife, the family babysitter, and a true homemaker. Later in life, she enjoyed working as a page at the New Carlisle Library....
Marilyn Jean Sharp
Nov 24, 2025
Marilyn J. Sharp, age 86, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1939, in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Leonard and Viola Holmes. In addition to her parents, Marilyn is preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Holmes.
She is survived by her brothers: Jim Holmes and...
Delores Ann Berry
Nov 23, 2025
Delores “Dee” Ann Berry, 90
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Delores “Dee” Ann Berry, a beloved lifelong member of the New Carlisle community. Delores passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family—just two hours before her husband of 70 years, Bill, followed her home. Born on...
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