Obituaries

ZETTLER, Thomas Jude "Tom", 82, of South Charleston, went to his final resting place early Saturday morning, May 16, 2015. Born the second of three sons to Francis and Marie (Wiener) Zettler on April 28, 1933, in Springfield, Ohio, he graduated from Catholic Central High School and was a member of the Air Force from 1952-1956, during the Korean War....

Eulitt, Elaine M., 73, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 in Eaglewood Village Care Center. She was born in Springfield on October 11, 1941 the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Bancroft) Powell. She worked for Clark County Mental Health for more than 30 years and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include two children...

McGuff-Belt, Mary Lou, 90, of Springfield, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 in Forest Glenn Nursing Home. She was born January 27, 1925 in Springfield, OH to William and Estelle (Reddy) Sweeney. Mary Lou worked as a Secretary for the Springfield City Schools for many years, and was a member of St. Teresa Church. Survivors include her husband, Eugene; four...

COX, Matthew C. "Ted", 34, of South Vienna, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Springfield. He was born May 19, 1980 in Springfield the son of Charles and Donna (Newman) Cox. Matt worked as a painter for Dave's Truck & Auto Paint for 16 years. He attended the Little Country Church, loved hunting, riding motorcycles and mushroom...

Vannatta, Doris M. "Dorie" (Law), a life-long resident of Springfield and long time member of Saint Bernard's Parish, passed peacefully Sunday the 3rd of May, 2015 at Villa Springfield after a brief illness. She was born December 5, 1930 in Harmony, OH to Ralph "Rooster" and Iva (Faulder) Burbeck. Doris was one of six children. She met and married the...

Richard U. "Rud" Drennen, Sr., 93, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 peacefully at home. He was born January 22, 1922 in Springfield, OH, the son of the late Cecelia (Fritts) and Leo Drennen. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1940. He was a life member of Knights of Columbus Council 624 and one of the original Flying...

Spahr, Sr., Tom, peacefully passed away on May 4, 2015. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Ann "Middie" (Seaman) Spahr; son and daughter-in-law, Tom (Babette) Spahr Jr.; daughters Lisa Chaffin and Mary Ann Bogart; grandchildren Stephanie, Tyler, Lily, Ben, Jake, Sarah and Caden; brother Bill (Margie) Spahr; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Frost, Robert A., 88, of Springfield, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 in his home. He was born in Kings Creek, Ohio on July 13, 1926 the son of Cyrus and Lettie (Hines) Frost. He worked as an auto mechanic for Springfield Chrysler Plymouth for 50 years, was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and a...

VEINHAUS, Ralph, 94, of Springfield passed away April 19, 2015 in Oakwood Village. He was born in in Germany on June 24, 1920 the son of Henry and Emma (Muller) Vienhaus. Ralph served in the US Navy during WWII. He also served as a member and past president of F.O.E. #397, V.F.W #1031, Mason Anthony Lodge #455, Scottish Rite of...

TYREE, Ivan, 79, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2015. He was by surrounded by his wife, daughter, and granddaughter. He was born June 28, 1935 to Emory and Oretha (Richendollar) Tyree in Springfield, Ohio. Ivan was an exceptional athlete and an avid reader, enjoyed many sports, and was a member of Anthony #455 Mason's lodge....

Meade, Patti Y., 84, of South Vienna, died April, 15, 2015 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born January 29, 1931 in Clark County, OH to Charles F. and Sarah L. (Davis) Fisher. Patti loved to water ski, dance, and be adventurous. Survivors include her three children and spouses, Kip (Carol) Meade, Harmony, OH, Robb (Lori) Meade, South Vienna,...

Travis II, Richard "Ricky" Eugene, 44, of Springfield, went to be with his heavenly father on April 9, 2015. Ricky was born in Springfield, OH on April 26, 1970 to Catherine Marie (Decker) Travis and Richard E. Travis. Ricky served in the United States Navy. Survivors in addition to his mother and father include a brother, Anthony Wayne "Tony" Travis;...

MINNA, Salvadore M. "Sam" of Springfield went to be with the Lord and is celebrating in heaven with loved ones and friends. Sam passed on April 14, 2015 in Grand Court at the age of 83 years young. He was born June 17, 1931 in Springfield, OH to John B. and Margaret (Mandator) Minna. He married Iris (Hess) Minna and...

Deere, Martha "Anne" (Clifford), 73, of Springfield, died April 14, 2015 in her residence. She was born March 23, 1942 in Springfield, OH to Martha (Price) Clifford Baker and Richard Clifford. Survivors include four children, Melanie, Marty Runyan, Misty Deere and Bobby Deere, of West Virginia; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, four brothers, Richard (Laurel) Clifford, Thomas Clifford, Marvin Baker and...

Green, Lance L., 72, of Bethany, OK passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 in his home. Lance was born December 29, 1942 in Urbana, Ohio to Harry and Marian Green. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Survivors include two children, Stephen (Jodi) Green and Peter (Kathy) Green; three grandchildren, Amelia, Sascha and Joshua; and two sisters, Merle...

Scarberry, Judith E., 76, of Springfield, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Judith was born April 9, 1939 in Springfield to Walter and Marie (Schwartz) Anderson. She retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T after 37 years of service and later worked for Sheehan Brothers. She was a 1957 graduate of Catholic Central High School, President of...

Stewart, Nancy M., 65, of New Carlisle, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 in her home. Nancy was born March 16, 1950 in Springfield the daughter of Paul and Ida Mae (Apple) Taylor. She worked as an STNA for the Ohio Masonic Home for many years, but most recently worked for Genesis Health Care, Troy, Ohio. She was a faithful...

Link, Richard J., 93, of Springfield, died April 8, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1921 in Springfield, OH to Constantine and Catherine (Hellmuth) Link. Dick retired as President of Link-Hellmuth Reality after many years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW 2, member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, a graduate of Catholic Central...

Watson, Marjorie A. "Maggie", 58, Dayton (formerly of Springfield) died April 3, 2015 in Miami Valley Hospital. She was born January 13, 1957 in Springfield, OH to Clarence E. "Nick" and Barbara L. (Pitchford) Fitzwater. Survivors include two daughters, Katie Watson, Dayton and EmmyRae Watson, Athens, OH; a grandson, Dawsen; a sister, Peggy Kissell, four brothers, Michael "Link", Mark, Matt...