Obituaries

Asebrook, Jerome D. "Jerry", 71, of Springfield, died May 15, 2014 in Good Shepherd Village. He was born June 5, 1942 in Springfield, OH to Robert L. and Eleanor (Boswell) Asebrook. Jerry retired after 19 years as a commissary manager with the Ohio Department of Corrections. Prior to that he owned and operated National Television for a number of years....

VAN ARSDALE, Sandra, 73, of Springfield, passed away on May 15, 2014 in her residence. She was born November 11, 1940 in Columbus the daughter of Chris and Geneva (Romeo) Seison. She had worked as a secretary for Springfield City Schools for a number of years and was later an Avon sales representative winning numerous awards. Survivors include one daughter,...

Farley, Mary E., 93, of Springfield, died May 14, 2014 in Dayspring Nursing Home. She was born February 14, 1921 in Urbana, OH to William and Rose (Zirkle) Norris. Mary was a local beautician instructor for several beauty shops and schools for over 56 years. Survivors include a son and daughter in law, William H. and Karen Collins; and a...

DOWNING, Maxine E., 92, of Springfield, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Vancrest of Urbana. She was born June 7, 1921 in Springfield the daughter of William C. and Pearl E. (Higgenbotham) Thomas. Maxine's family was her life's devotion, married to her wonderful husband, Freely G. Downing, Sr., for 59 years. She worked alongside him...

WISKIRCHEN, Richard E., Sr., 88, of Springfield, passed away May 12, 2014 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1926 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Edward and Martha (Kenning) Wiskirchen. Richard worked as a draftsman for Gardner Denver Co. for a number of years and later worked with Payne Tool. He was a member of St....

Lemmons, Sr., Robert J., 76, of Springfield, died May 8, 2014 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born August 2, 1937 in Springfield, OH to Joseph J. and Katherine (Krupp) Lemmons. Bob retired in 2011 as the owner/operator of R.J. Lemmons, Inc. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and a Life Member of the Elks Lodge...

West, Stephanie J., 63, of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away Monday May 5, 2014 in Fairfax. She was born April 4, 1951 in Springfield the daughter of Leonard G. and Josephine (Valentie) Ray. Survivors, in addition to her mother of Springfield, include four children, Lauren West of Naples, Florida, Joseph (Amanda) West of Aldie, Virginia, Alex West of Fairfax, Virginia and...

PENNINGTON, Betty, 81, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Heartland of Springfield. She was born April 29, 1933 in Paintsville, KY the daughter of Crate and Bessie (Blair) Spradlin. She retired from Robbins and Myers after 18 years of service and was a member of Christ Chapel Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Elmer Pennington; three...

SCHWARTZ, William J., 88, of Springfield passed away May 3, 2014 in his home. He was born Springfield, OH to William and Luella (Logan) Schwartz on December 26, 1925. Bill was a loving husband and father who was always there for others with a smile on his face. He adored all of his grandchildren. He was truly fulfilled on Easter...

Skinner, Patricia A., 83, of Enon, formerly of Springfield, passed away April 30, 2014 at Patriot Ridge Community in Fairborn, OH. She was born to Lawrence and Mabel (Jordan) Gillaugh on October 5, 1930 in Cedarville, OH. Patricia was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include two children, Stephen (Theresa) Skinner of Enon, and Mark (Laurie) Skinner of...

Smith, Mary Louise, 101, of Springfield, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Friends Care Center, Yellow Springs. She was born at St. Joseph Orphanage in Cincinnati, OH on August 19, 1912 and adopted by John and Lillian (Barber) Canny at the age of 3. She was reared on the Irish hill in Springfield and attended St....

WOOD, Judy B., 74, of Springfield, peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was born October 10, 1939 in Dayton the daughter of Albert and Rose St. John. Judy was a Registered Representative for John Hancock for 25 years. She had a designated degree in extra studies in LUTCF. Judy was blessed to have many...

Sproles, Kenneth R., 64, of Springfield, passed away April 22, 2014 in his residence. Ken was born October 22, 1949 in Dayton, OH to Charles Sproles and Opal (Adams) Greer. He worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor for Goodwill Industries for 17 years, and was also a Prudential Life Insurance Agent for 15 years. Prior to that, he worked as a...

Schutte, Stephen E., 65, of Springfield, passed away April 19, 2014. Steve was born May 6, 1948 in Springfield, OH to Raymond and Katherine (Burke) Schutte. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a U.S. Army Reservist, was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Ohio University and the University of Cincinnati Law School. He was a practicing attorney in...

O'NEAL, Mary E., 62, of Springfield, born September 15, 1951 in Springfield the daughter of Martin and Dorothy (Benston) O'Neal. Her kind and generous spirit was called to His Heavenly Home on April 19, 2014. She is survived by her most valued treasures, her son, Bill Lyons; brother, Tom and Debra O'Neal; sister and "other brother at heart", Peggy and...

HILBERT, Julius "Joseph" Edward, 83, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at his daughter's home in Taylor Mill, KY. He was born to Charles and Helen (Quinn) Hilbert on April 6, 1931 in Springfield, Ohio. Joseph was the Father of six children, Kelly (Dennis) Flynn, Bill (Susan) Hilbert, Kimberly (Tracy Schott), John Hilbert, Jim (Darla) Hilbert and Colleen (Ron)...

Mills, Teresa Joyce, 80, of Springfield, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield on May 18, 1933 the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Baumgardner) Fahey. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, V.F.W. Post 1031 Auxiliary, SNAP and CONA. Survivors include her seven...

Rose, Thomas Lee, 63, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday April 15, 2014 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Urbana on June 19, 1950 the son of Ernest and Gladys (Ferryman) Rose. He worked at the Howard Bond/Fox River Paper Mill, Urbana for 39 years. Survivors include his wife, Judith E (Woods); two children, Thomas (Kathy) Rose of...

Bailey, Mary Ellen, 87, of Springfield, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Heartland of Springfield. She was born August 9, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of William A. and Julia (Ducey) Sullivan. She was married to Wilbur H. Bailey for 58 years, who preceded her in death in 2006. She was a 1944 graduate of Catholic Central High School,...

Myers, Clarence A. "Benny", 85, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2014 in his residence. He was born October 7, 1928 in Moline, Illinois the son of Eugene and Ethel (Hammock) Myers. He was employed as a foreman at Robbins & Myers for 34 years, retiring in 1986. He was also employed at Wespatt Inc.,...