Obituaries

Patricia Ann Wilson

Patricia Ann Wilson

Jun 29, 2025

Wilson, Patricia Ann, 80 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Springfield Manor. She was born in Springfield on March 3, 1945 the daughter of Luther and Ruth (Rodgers) Richendollar. She worked at the Masonic Home for several years and was a member of Southside Mennonite Church. Survivors include her son, Jerry J. Richendollar. She was preceded...

Roy Dutton

Roy Dutton

Jun 27, 2025

DUTTON, Roy, 75, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 4, 1949, in Marysville, Ohio, the son of the late Cass and Agnes (Robinette) Dutton. Roy retired from the Clark County Utilities Department after more than 30 years. His most meaningful career was as...

Gregory G. Fitzwater

Gregory G. Fitzwater

Jun 27, 2025

FITZWATER, Gregory G., 64, of Springfield, ended his battle against lung disease on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. His battle may be over, but his spirit lives on. Anyone who has ever walked across a fairway at Snyder Park Golf course knows the greens will not be the same without him. Born on December 14, 1960,...

Edwin Dale Kranz

Edwin Dale Kranz

Jun 24, 2025

Kranz, Edwin, 83, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Bluebird Retirement Community in London. Edwin was born February 8, 1942, in Willard, Ohio, the son of Paul C. and Mary R. (Downend) Kranz. He spent his life educating youth, starting as a Vocational Agriculture teacher and later devoting over 40 years as a guidance counselor at...

Carol J. Grimes

Carol J. Grimes

Jun 23, 2025

Grimes, Carol J., age 94, passed away peacefully in Alpharetta, Georgia, on June 23, 2025, surrounded by love. Born in Booth, West Virginia, on May 18, 1931, to Blanche Danley Maddux and Clifford C. Danley. Carol lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep compassion, and an enduring faith that shaped every chapter of her journey. A proud graduate of...

Mary Lu Johnson

Mary Lu Johnson

Jun 22, 2025

Johnson, Mary L., 89, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Mary was born March 20, 1936, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of George and Leah (Bidwell) Littlejohn. She possessed a unique skill and passion for cooking, which she enjoyed passing on to her family. Mary was also an avid Ohio State University sports...

Lora M. Fortune

Lora M. Fortune

Jun 20, 2025

Fortune, Lora M., 63, of Springfield, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Northwood Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Lora was born June 16, 1962, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Harold W. and Alice A. (Seitz) Cunningham. She was a longtime member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include two children, Luke (Rachele) Fortune and Josh Fortune; five grandchildren, Laney,...

Wanda L. Webster

Wanda L. Webster

Jun 19, 2025

WEBSTER, Wanda L., 81, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 in her home. Wanda was born August 7, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Ernest and Marie (Fulkerson) Hart. She had worked as an LPN and Social Worker for Clark County Mental Health for 19 years and was a member of Springfield Church of Christ. Survivors include...

Norma J. Maute

Norma J. Maute

Jun 19, 2025

Maute, Norma Jean, 93, passed peacefully on June 19, 2025 with her daughter Jill Diane Powell and son Jeffery Lee Maute at her side. Norma lived a faith, family and friend filled life in Springfield, Ohio. She was preceded in death by William “Bo” Maute, her loving husband of 61 years; her loving sister, Mary Jo (Harry) Rizer. She had...

Ronald C. "Andy" Fitzwater

Ronald C. "Andy" Fitzwater

Jun 15, 2025

Fitzwater, Ronald C. “Andy” passed away peacefully June 15, 2025. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 1, 1939 to Clarence and Evelyn (Crellin) Fitzwater along with his twin brother Donald “Amos”. He was a 1959 graduate of South High School and was employed by Kelsey-Hayes, Speco Division Steel Products for 32 years and International Harvester Company for 5...

Theodore Rusen

Theodore Rusen

Jun 13, 2025

RUSEN, Theodore “Ted”, Jr. 77, of Powell, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 4, 1947, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, Ted has always been known for his deep dedication to his faith, family, friends, and profession. He will always be remembered for his sharp intellect, quiet strength, and...

Wilfred Potter

Wilfred Potter

Jun 12, 2025

Wilfred L. Potter, 80 passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 12, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Willy was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 16, 1944 to Hattie and Mason Potter. He was preceded in death by both his parents, his sister Joyce (Charles) Shellabarger, and his son, James Potter. Willy was a 1962 graduate...

Mark "Breeze" Glaser

Mark "Breeze" Glaser

Jun 12, 2025

GLASER, Mark Charles “Breeze”, 74, of Springfield passed away Thursday June 12, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born April 16, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Herman “Doc” and Louise (Lund) Glaser. He was a 1969 graduate of North High School. In 1976 he married the love of his life, Marla (Brumfield). He was...

Rykita Joy Williams

Rykita Joy Williams

Jun 7, 2025

Williams, Rykita “Joy”, 51, of Pataskala, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Southfield, Michigan. Joy was born May 27, 1974, in Ft. Dix, New Jersey, the daughter of Blane and Melanie (Berrien) Williams. She was employed as a mortgage broker for Chase Bank. Survivors include her father, Blane Williams; from her previous marriage to Charles Hargrow, three...

Ann Ryan Kavanaugh

Ann Ryan Kavanaugh

Jun 4, 2025

Ann Kavanaugh, a native of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully early in the morning on June 4, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 79. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Robert "Bob" and Ruth "Toots" Kavanaugh. She was the oldest of three children and cherished her role as big sister. She had a close bond with...

Marsha Kay Ackerman

Marsha Kay Ackerman

Jun 2, 2025

Ackerman, Marsha Kay, 79, of Springfield, passed away Monday June 2, 2025, in Brookdale Buck Creek surrounded by family after a brief illness. Marsha was born February 18, 1946, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Kohl and Doris (Edington) Askins. She was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church and enjoyed her card club and bible study groups. She...

Angela Bernice Ewers

Angela Bernice Ewers

Jun 2, 2025

Ewers, Angela Bernice, 59 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born in Springfield on September 6, 1965 the daughter of Bernard and Martha (Taylor) Ewers. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her daughter, Nicole Ewers; sister, Martha Underdue; grandson, Parker and husband, Douglas Rickard. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard and...

Andrew James Dolan

Andrew James Dolan

Jun 1, 2025

Andrew James Dolan, 34, of Fostoria, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 6, 1990, the son of John Patrick and Janet C. (Haren) Dolan. Andy was a Field Supervisor for Bojhun Environmental for the past four years. Survivors, in addition to his parents of Springfield, include his brother and sister-in-law,...

Harold E. "Butch" Lowery

Harold E. "Butch" Lowery

May 31, 2025

Lowery, Harold E. “Butch”, 78, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Butch was born February 5, 1947 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of Robert and Cora (Skidmore) Lowery. He was a veteran of the United States Army and later retired from Navistar. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Rice) Lowery; two children, Stacie...

Patricia A. Kouse

Patricia A. Kouse

May 30, 2025

KOUSE, Patricia A. 89, of Enon, entered into eternal life with our Heavenly Father on Friday, May 30, 2025. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 10, 1935 to Samuel and Anna Stapleton. She had a love for her children like no other. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas T. Kouse and son, Thomas L. Eicholtz....