Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Sharon K. Adams
May 29, 2025
Adams, Sharon K., 78, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. Sharon was born April 27, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Paul and Pauline (Fitzwater) Mercer. Sharon enjoyed watching Ohio State Football and WWE Wrestling. But more than anything, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, especially watching their...
Gustava A. "Gus" Schissler
May 28, 2025
Schissler, Gustava A. “Gus”, 99, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Wooded Glen. Gus was born on December 10, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Gus and Anna (Tillinger) Schissler. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Force and retired from Robbins & Myers after 40 years as a manufacturing engineer. He...
Mary Helen Stewart
May 27, 2025
Stewart, Mary Helen, 60, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Mary was born March 24, 1965 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Ronald E. and Betty (Bowser) Stewart, Sr. She was an active member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include two children, Sean Burton and Samantha; one grandson, Nolan Burton; three...
Rob Gail Ault
May 27, 2025
Ault, Robin Gail, 68 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born in Springfield on March 10, 1957 the son of Harold Rollo and Helen Louise (McColom) Ault. He served for 14 years in the United States Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard. He served in the Pacific, Southwest Asia and numerous stateside bases. He...
Frank V. Church
May 25, 2025
Church, Frank V. “Byrd”, 81, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Frank was born May 28, 1943 in Roderfield, West Virginia, the son of Carl and Georgia (Trent) Church, Sr. He attended Welch High School in Welch, West Virginia and Graham High School in Bluefield, Virginia before enlisting in the Army. While...
Jack L. Merritt
May 24, 2025
Merritt, Jack L., 85 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in his home. He was born in Washington Court House, Ohio on August 12, 1939 the son of Thomas and Bertha (Crone) Merritt. Jack retired as a firefighter in 1989 from the Springfield Fire Rescue Division after 30 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Joan...
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