Obituaries

Osborn, David Thomas, 54, of Springfield, died, Saturday April 4, 2015 in his residence. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 27, 1960 to John and Elenora (Nanchoff) Osborn. He succumbed to the quiet, yet insidious disease of clinical depression. Dave struggled with this illness since his late teenage years. David is survived by his older sister Liz...

FAIN, William H. "Bill", 74, of Springfield, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 in his home after making a valiant attempt to recover from a fall on June 11, 2014. With so many underlying health issues he was never able to grasp that golden ring long enough at one time to achieve that goal. He was born in May 7,...

BEACH, William J. "Bill", 89, of Springfield, passed away Friday, April 03, 2015 in Eaglewood Care Center. He was born April 4, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio the son of John N. and Margaret (Timmons) Beach. Bill worked at Morris-Bean as an electrician and maintenance foreman for over 35 years. He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and K...

Allen, Joanne M., 83, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 2 in Emeritus at Fox Run Nursing Home. She was born September 27, 1931 in Dayton, OH to Edward W. and Susan M. (Schuck) Koepnick. Joanne retired as a Computer Specialist for WPAFB, and was a member of Enon United Methodist Church. Survivors include a half-brother, Edward Koepnick; and numerous...

SHEEHAN, LOUISE ANGELA, 99, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 25, 2015 in her residence with her children by her side. She was born December 21, 1915 in Springfield, OH to Charles William and Mary Elizabeth (Welch) Eierman. Louise was a lifelong member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, where she attended grades one through ten, and completed her...

Davis, Mary Elizabeth, 83, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Mary was born May 5, 1931 in South Charleston, OH to Joseph H. and Lucy C. (Parker) Scheetz. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, William F. Davis; three children, Deborah (John) Miller, David (Diana) Davis and Dawn (Mike) Clemens; four grandchildren, Anthony (Amber) Miller, and Edward, Jennifer...

POWERS, MARY JO, 74, of Springfield, passed away March 25, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born August 24, 1940 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Higgins) Gnau. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Survivors include three children and spouse, Amy Schellenberg, Jeffersonville, IN, Michael (Barbie) Powers, Austin, TX and Carrie Powers,...

CALCATERRA, Janice M., 84, of Springfield passed away March 19, 2015 in Oakwood Village. She was born November 29, 1930 in Bridgeport, Connecticut the daughter of John W. and Mabel (Johnson) Dunn. She is survived by one sister, Lois Eckert, N. Concord, VT. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 2005. A graveside service will be held...

SCHIFFER, Gary D., 61, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly in his home on March 19, 2015. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 26, 1953 the son of Eugene and Lena (Wilensky) Schiffer. Gary had worked as a baker and IT Specialist for a number of years throughout the country. He most recently was hired as an administrative assistant...

CARNEY-EVANS, Patricia A. (Glaser), 73, of Springfield, passed away March 19, 2015 in her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born in Springfield on May 12, 1941 the daughter of William and Patricia (Wilson) Glaser. She was a 1959 graduate from Catholic Central High School and a graduate of the Dayton Art Institute. She had worked numerous freelance jobs...

McHENRY, James D., 68, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly after a valiant battle with cancer on Tuesday March 17, 2015 at the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus. He was born May 11, 1946 in Springfield the son of Robert and Mildred (East) McHenry. Jim worked for Sutphen Corporation for a few years and prior to that worked at BOMAG for 20...

HANNAN, Larry L., 75, a lifelong resident of Springfield, passed away March 17, 2015, following complications from acute pneumonia. He was a 1958 graduate of Springfield High School. He was born March 14, 1940 to Reverend William R. and Lillian Hannan, both longtime local residents. Larry retired from Honda in Marysville where he worked as a materials support specialist. He...

Remley, Patricia J., 79, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015. She was born December 4, 1935 in Carrollton, Ohio the daughter of Glen D. and Laura E. (Pretty) Hoyt. She worked as a Director and Administrative Assistant for 32 years at Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority before retiring in 1996. She was a member of Springfield Church of Christ...

Diehl, Christopher P. "Buckshot", 85, Korean War Veteran, Purple Heart Hero, beloved husband and father, passed away on March 17, 2015 - St. Patrick's Day - so befitting. An avid community servant, Chris was known to many as a man who got things done and will be remembered as a true American Hero. Born in Springfield, Ohio on August 28,...

MICKLE, T.E. Lamar, 88, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Villa Springfield. He was born May 22, 1926 in Springfield the son of Edward and Olive (Grove) Mickle. Lamar worked as a farmer for many years, was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a past member of F.O.E. #397. He is survived by longtime...

EBY, John C., 83, of Springfield, passed away March 4, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born February 18, 1932 in Springfield the son of Samuel and Clara (Snyder) Eby. He was a deacon for the First United Church of Christ that he belonged to for many years. John served two years in the US Army during the...

SMITH, Anita M., 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on January 19, 1930 the daughter of Paul and Elizabeth (Gnau) Pavelka. She retired from Sears after working as a division manager for over 20 years. Anita was a 1948 graduate of Catholic Central High School and was...

BEEKMAN, Malenda Sue "Mendy", 43, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She was born May 30, 1971 in Springfield the daughter of Jerry and Sandy (Caulfield) Penwell. Mendy worked as a phlebotomist for Springfield Regional Medical Center in the office of Drs. Narcelles and Oehlers. Her coworkers and those she cared for in her work had...

Bartsch, Joyce E., 75, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in Villa Springfield. She was born March 26, 1939 in Springfield, OH to Paul C. and Alma L. (Casey) Bartsch. Joyce worked for Mercy Hospital as the Directress of Volunteers for many years. She later worked as a Secretary for St. Raphael Church, retiring after 12 years. Survivors...

Beedy-Koogler, Patricia J., 58, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born March 3, 1957 in Springfield, OH to Arthur and Anna Virginia (Hankel) Beedy. Patricia worked as a spot welder for F.H. Bonn for several years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at the Ohio River. Survivors include...