Obituaries

Buchy, Robert L. "Bob", 80, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in his home. He was born in Greenville, Ohio on May 1, 1935 the son of George and Amba (Armbruster) Buchy. Bob began his multi-faceted career in 1958 at Wittenberg University, working for 18 years as the Director of Development. From 1976 to 1998, Bob...

GEERS, Ann Elizabeth (Grannen), 92, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born May 13, 1923 in Cincinnati the daughter of Edward and Mary Grannen. She was a graduate of Regina High School in Cincinnati, a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, Springfield since 1953, Mercy Hospital Library Guild and Volunteered at...

GERMAN, Roger E., 85, of Springfield, died on July 9, 2015 at the Forest Glen Health Campus. He was born February 6, 1930 in Springfield, OH to Horace J. German and Ruth Hazel (Britcher). He is survived by three daughters, Vicki Brooks, Cindy (Dave) Metzger and Kathy (Marc) Rising; two grandchildren, Kirsten (John) Keplar and Maria Rising; two great-grandchildren; sister,...

RUSSELL, Claudette (Parsons), 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, she lived the last 37 years in Sacramento, California. Survived by her beloved son, Paul; fur-children Otis and Annie; her brothers and sisters, Virginia (Ginny), Clyde, Michael, Angela, Arlene, Sheila and Celia. Claudette had a joyful life and an endless passion for her work...

"Doc" Smith, Howard Storer (DVM), 93, of Fairborn, OH passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 in Hospice of Dayton. Howard was born February 26, 1922 in Clyde, OH to Carl Vincent and Clara Louise (Comstock) Smith. He graduated from York High School in 1940, and earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1944. He was...

ZUGELDER, Frieda R., 98, of Springfield, passed away July 8, 2015 in Oakwood Village. She was born May 17, 1917 in Springfield the daughter of Godfrey and Frieda (Hiegel) Kunkel. Frieda was a 1935 graduate of Catholic Central High School, a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and Eagles Club Ladies Auxiliary. She worked at Crowell-Collier and later at Wren's...

SPANGLER, Larry E., DDS, 67, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1947 in Hazard, KY the son of Clarence and Helen (Collins) Spangler. Larry was a dentist in Springfield for over 30 years. He was a 33 year member of the Elks #51 where he was...

Sullivan, Sandra K., 71, of Springfield, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 in her home surrounded by her daughters. She was born in Springfield on January 28, 1944 the daughter of Halder and Yvonne (Lewis) Canter. She had worked as a supervisor at Bosca Leather. She was an amazing woman who had a zest for life. She was spunky, full...

Betts, Thelma D., 86, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Thelma was born March 19, 1929 in Jackson, OH to James and Mabel "Peg" (Yinger) Pitchford. She worked as the Treasurer for Oakland Presbyterian Church for 30 years, where she was also a member. Survivors include one son, Jimmy Betts; three grandchildren,...

JEWELL, Deborah Finnegan passed into the arms of our lord at Emory University Hospital on June 30, 2015 at the age of 64. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Debbie is predeceased by her father Charles Finnegan, her sister Cindy Finnegan, her maternal grandparents William and Estella Burns, her paternal grandparents, Ruth and Walter Finnegan...

Nangle, James J., 85, of Springfield, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in Hearth & Home Harding Road. He was born November 25, 1929 in Springfield, OH to James H. and Gladys (Strader) Nangle. He graduated from Catholic Central in 1945 and later attended Wittenberg and Xavier Universities. James worked several years as a milkman for Borden Dairy Co. and retired...

Wickham, Henry P., 89, passed away in his home on Monday, June 29, 2015. He was born on November 9, 1925 in Matawan, New Jersey to Mary Shouvlin Wickham and Henry G. Wickham, both of Springfield. Henry graduated from St. George's School in Newport, R.I. and Williams College in Williamstown, MA. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the...

Stoll, Randy "Louie", 64, of Springfield, joined his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 27, 2015. He was born January 11, 1951 to Charles and Winnie Stoll. He married his best friend, Bobbie Noie, on September 13, 1975. He leaves to cherish: his wife Bobbie, his mother: Winnie Stoll, daughter: Randi (T.J.) Stoll, son: Bobby (Aimee) Stoll, brother: Garry (Debbie) Stoll,...

McDONALD, John C., 73, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Dayspring Nursing Home. He was born July 14, 1941 in Springfield the son of Darwin and Mildred (Crooks) McDonald. John retired as a machinist from Kelsey-Hayes after a number of years and later went back to work for McCauley in Vandalia. He was a member of Plattsburg...

Shay, Robert D., 79, of Springfield, died Monday, June 22, 2015 in Miami Valley Hospital. He was born November 29, 1935 in Springfield, OH to Robert W. and Julia (Penwell) Shay. Bob retired in 1994 as Superintendent of Materials at Navistar after 38 years of service. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Life Member of the American...

Fricke, Steven Lawrence, 55, of Madeira Beach, FL, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 in St. Petersburg General Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL. Steve was born January 6, 1960 in Lancaster, OH to Jack and Margaret (Davisson) Fricke. He played football and graduated from Earlham College in 1982. Steve sold annuities for several companies for many years. Survivors, in addition...

McEnaney, Thomas P., 66, of Springfield, died unexpectedly in his residence. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 3, 1948 the son of William and Eleanor (Grieb) McEnaney. He retired from Navistar after many years of service. Tom was a member of First Christian Church and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict. Survivors include his wife of...

SMITH, C. Patrick, 65, of South Vienna, was killed on June 16, 2015 in an automobile accident. Born in Barnesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles V. and Jean (Wilkins) Smith. He was a graduate of Barnesville High School and a 1972 graduate of Ohio University, before beginning a career in directing TV and productions that spanned...

Aldrich, Robert Trenton "Trent", 35, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2015. He was born in Springfield on January 30, 1980. He worked for Hixon, Inc. as a gas line consultant. He was a member of the National Youth Coach's Association, National Disc Golf Association and an avid dart player. Survivors include his wife, Heidi (Huennerkopf); two...

Ziegler, Lucille, 97, of Springfield, died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born July 8, 1917 in Paulding County, OH to Jacob W. and Vesta (Straw) Leatherman. Survivors include a son in law, Larry Frick of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond A. and a daughter, Sharon Frick....