Obituaries

Karen M. Easter

Karen M. Easter

Mar 15, 2024

On Friday, March 15, 2024, Karen Mae Easter (Arantz), loving wife, sister, and aunt passed at the age of 82.  

 

Karen was born on May 22, 1941, in Springfield, Ohio to Robert and Ozella Arantz.  A graduate of Springfield High School.  Karen and her spouse, John Easter (deceased), were long-time residents of Springfield, Ohio.   

 

Karen dedicated her life to hard...

Jerome F. "Jerry" Riley

Jerome F. "Jerry" Riley

Mar 12, 2024

RILEY, Jerome F. “Jerry”, 85, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in Hospice of Dayton.   He was born February 22, 1939 in Springfield the son of Virgil and Louise (Crawford) Riley.  Jerry had worked as a pressman for McCall Printing for 24 years before their closing.  He went on to work as a mechanic at Fairborn Auto Service...

Britt Wooten

Britt Wooten

Mar 12, 2024

Wooten, Britt, 77, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. Britt was born February 17, 1947 in Glendale, Ohio, the son of Bige and Flora (Vires) Wooten. He retired from the railroad after many years. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles, camping and spending time with his family. Britt was so proud of his...

Jean A. Storer

Jean A. Storer

Mar 11, 2024

Storer, Jean A., 69 of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2024. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends. Jean was born in Springfield on January 18, 1955 the daughter of Warren R. and Dorotha L. (Baker) Jackson.  She was a 1973 graduate of Northwestern High School. Jean lived on Signal Mountain in...

Jerry L. Peters

Jerry L. Peters

Mar 11, 2024

Peters, Jerry L., 87, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. Jerry was born September 14, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Charles and Leona (Carter) Peters. He was a veteran of the United States Army and later retired from International Harvester after 42 years. After retirement, Jerry loved spending winters...

Chad J. Koehler

Chad J. Koehler

Mar 11, 2024

KOEHLER, Chad J., 49, of Springfield, surrendered his soul to his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 3:11 am with his wife by his side.  Chad had worked as a Tool & Die Specialist for Teikuro Corp. for 28 years.   He was a United States Air Force veteran and a lifetime member and volunteer for the DAV...

Joshua Micheal Lee Downing, Sr.

Joshua Micheal Lee Downing, Sr.

Mar 10, 2024

Downing, Sr., Joshua Micheal Lee, 40 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024.   He was born in Springfield on May 16, 1983.  Josh was a Notre Dame fan.  He was a handyman who could build or fix anything.  Josh loved many things, including motorcycles, working on cars, fishing, pool, cooking and coaching baseball.  He also loved his...

Patrick E. Clemens

Patrick E. Clemens

Mar 9, 2024

Clemens, Patrick E., 67, of Springfield. On Saturday morning, March 9th the clouds parted, and Pat was ushered into heaven by his brothers, Mike and Casey. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 13th, 1957, the middle child of the late Ed and Marilyn (Riley) Clemens. Pat was a 1975 graduate of Catholic Central High School and Wittenberg University. He...

Brian Joseph Peterson

Brian Joseph Peterson

Mar 8, 2024

Peterson, Brian “Petey”, 55 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024.  He was born in Springfield on April 3, 1968 the son of John E. and Theresa (Vance) Peterson.  He was working as a chef at O’Reilly’s Pub in Columbus.  Brian was a 1986 North High School graduate and an avid Notre Dame, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland...

Dorothy S. Berry

Dorothy S. Berry

Mar 7, 2024

Berry, Dorothy Stella, 100, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born September 29, 1923 in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of John Hedge and Etta Mae (Forsythe) Powell. She was the youngest of seven siblings, all deceased. She attended Springfield High School and was a member of First Christian Church. She...

Amanda Marie Ray

Amanda Marie Ray

Mar 6, 2024

Ray, Amanda (Mandy/Sis) Marie, born March 30, 1987, left this world fighting peacefully on March 6, 2024. As an exuberant and strong-willed child and teenager, Mandy attended St. Bernard grade school and went on to graduate from Southeastern High School. As a determined young adult, she continued her education and received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in...

Wayne M. Vickers

Wayne M. Vickers

Mar 2, 2024

VICKERS, Wayne M., 71, of Springfield, passed away on Friday March 2, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Urbana, Ohio.  He was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 7, 1952 the middle child of the late Wallace and Evelyn (Neal) Vickers.  He was a devoted husband and loving father.  In his early years he attended Clark Jr. High and Springfield High School....

Paula Jean Roesler

Paula Jean Roesler

Mar 1, 2024

Roesler, Paula Jean (Weatherford), age 82, passed away peacefully in Springfield, Ohio, surrounded by her children on March 1, 2024. Paula was born October 1, 1941 in Waterloo, Ohio to Virginia and Paul Weatherford. Paula’s first marriage was to Chet Walthall in 1958, and second marriage was to Max Roesler, II in 1961. Paula had three children, Karin (Walthall) Thue,...

Richard Shane Bexfield

Richard Shane Bexfield

Feb 28, 2024

Bexfield, Richard Shane, 55, of South Solon, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Shane was born October 10, 1968 in Springfield, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kimberly; and a son, Mason. He was a proud third generation Navistar employee who loved being a part of building America. Shane inspired love...

Anne Whalen

Anne Whalen

Feb 26, 2024

Whalen, Anne, 69 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Drake Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in Springfield on February 1, 1955 the daughter of Edward J. and Margaret E. (Riley) Whalen. Anne was a 1973 graduate of Catholic Central High School and Bowling Green State University.  She worked as Chief Probation Officer for...

Donald F. Abele

Donald F. Abele

Feb 26, 2024

Abele, Donald F., 97, of Springfield, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Springfield Masonic Community. Don was born September 6, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of John and Elizabeth (Cox) Abele. He was a 1943 graduate of Catholic Central High School, a dedicated, lifelong member of St. Bernard Church, and was a Printer with the Springfield News-Sun for...

Aaron Todd Coleman

Aaron Todd Coleman

Feb 25, 2024

Coleman, Aaron Todd, 54 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born in Urbana, Ohio on July 9, 1969 the son of Michael James Coleman and Barbara Sue (Johnson) Russell. Aaron owned and operated Mad River Air in Urbana as a flight instructor and Commercial pilot. He also worked as a realtor for Real Estate II. Aaron...

James T. Gray

James T. Gray

Feb 24, 2024

Gray, James T., 76 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 in his residence.   He was born in Springfield on December 4, 1947 the son of George Thomas and Betty (Meehan) Gray.  Jim was an electrician for I.B.E.W. Local 82 in Dayton, Ohio for 43 years.  He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,...

Frank C. Decker

Frank C. Decker

Feb 23, 2024

DECKER, Frank C., 78, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.  He was born July 26, 1945 in Springfield the son of Nicholas and Catherine (Hogan) Decker.  He was a 1964 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Frank worked for International for 39 years before retiring....

Sean R. Tehan

Sean R. Tehan

Feb 22, 2024

Tehan, Sean R., 53, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 in The Ohio State University James Cancer Center. Sean was born September 23, 1970 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of John and Connie (Shaffer) Tehan. Sean graduated from Southeastern High School and Wright State University, and worked at Gordon Foods for 26 years. He enjoyed taking cruises, spending...

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