Obituaries

Wall, Francis J. "Frank", 87, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014 in his home. He was born June 12, 1927 in Waterbury, CT to Vincent and Elizabeth (Bowen) Wall. Frank retired as a Tool & Die Maker from Navistar after 30 years. He was also a member of the UAW Local 402, St. Teresa Church, and a Veteran...

Hamaker, H. Roberta "Birdie", 94, of Springfield, left this life August 11, 2014 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born January 23, 1920 in Springfield, OH to Charles and Ella (McManus) Martin. Birdie was formerly employed at Crowell-Collier Publishing Co. and later Borden's Dairy, for a number of years. Birdie faced many challenges in her life but remained a...

Kearns, Merle Grace, 76, of Columbus, formerly of Springfield, died August 9, 2014 in Wesley Glen Retirement Community. She was born May 19, 1938 in Belfont, PA to Robert and Katherine (Fitzgerald) Grace. Merle earned her B.A. Degree in Home Economics from The Ohio State University and was a life long Buckeye. She was a loving wife and mother and...

HARKINS, Eugene "Gene", 80, of Springfield passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born May 18, 1934 in Springfield the son of Eldon and Mary (Estep) Harkins. Gene enlisted in the United States Air Force in May 1951where he served as an airman for 2 years before being discharged. In 1955 he enlisted in...

Phillips, Brenda E., 61, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. She was born in Springfield on August 23, 1952 the daughter of Roger William and Bonda Marcine (Haley) Wilson. She worked at Community Hospital for many years in Environmental Services. Survivors include her husband, Anthony W. "Tony" Lloyd; three children, Vanessa Sue (John) Bruce of Urbana,...

DeWitt, Debra A., 57, of Springfield, died August 5, 2014 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born December 11, 1956 in Toledo, OH to Richard and Carol (Horen) Zielinski. Debbie retired as a loan processor with Wells Fargo Financial after 36 years. Recently she worked for NTPRD/Chiller. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include her...

RIZER, Anna Marie, 97, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, August 07, 2014 in her residence. She was born March 3, 1917 in Springfield the daughter of John H. and Rosetta (Mullee) Leary. Anna Marie had worked as the school and parish secretary for St. Teresa Catholic Church for a number of years where she was also a member. Survivors include...

WHITMAN, Constance A. "Connie" (Insley), 80, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born October 10, 1933 in Springfield the daughter of Carlton A. and Hazel L. (Peterman) Davis. She retired from Huntington Bank as a teller after 15 years, prior to which she worked as a cashier at Albers Grocery Store...

Lubbers, Mary A., 92, whose maiden name was Somers, died July 28, 2014 in her home. The Springfield, Ohio native was born November 9, 1921 in Springfield and lived there throughout her life. Mrs. Lubbers attended St. Mary's Parochial School, Catholic Central High School, Wittenberg University, and Mount Saint Joseph College. A lifelong Catholic, she taught at St. Bernard's Parochial...

Skabla, Robert N., 85, of Springfield, died July 28, 2014 in his residence. He was born July 5, 1929 in Springfield, OH to Nicholas and Mary (Boswell) Skabla. Bob retired as an experimental molder with Vernay Laboratories. He was a former member of Hope Lutheran Church and attended Donnels Creek Church of the Brethen, life member of the National Rifle...

LEWANDOWSKI, Elizabeth "Betty" (Wilson), 85, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in Southbrook Care Center. She was born July 3, 1929 in Springfield the daughter of Walter and Marie (Fitzgerald) Rice. Betty was the owner and operator of Tres Chic Hair Designs for many years and was loved by many numerous patrons that she considered good friends. She...

Kuss, Francis F. "Bud", 92, of Springfield, died July 22, 2014 in his residence. He was born January 12, 1922 in Springfield, OH to William J. and Ann (Barth) Kuss. Bud worked as a Union Carpenter for over 50 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II. Survivors include...

BOHN, Betty Jane, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in her residence. She was born July 31, 1928 in Dayton, KY the daughter of William Harrison and Harriet Ann (Dameron) Worthing. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and dedicated much of her time as the secretary of the local Weight Watchers. Betty also...

Thompson, Betty A., 92, of Springfield, died July 22, 2014 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born February 7, 1922 in New Moorefield, OH to Roy B. and Ethel M. (Strausbaugh) Ramby. Betty was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, a volunteer for the Rainbow Table, was an avid seamstress and provided many knitted hats for the patients...

Wilson, Kenneth Dale, 64, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on March 15, 1950 the son of Robert and Norma (Roe) Wilson. Ken retired from Navistar in 1999 after 30 years of service and was a member of the Elks. Ken is survived by three children, Tonya...

Adkins, Helen Marie (Hornberger), 87, of Springfield, passed away July 21, 2014 in Springfield. She was born December 8, 1926 in Springfield, OH to Martin and Valeria (Firin) Hornberger. Helen spent her entire life in Springfield, OH. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Harold Edward "Eddie" Adkins; three children, Mark (Jeannette) Adkins, Brian (Nilsa) Adkins, and Vanessa...

Baumann, Julie R., 55, of Springfield, died July 14, 2014 in her residence. She was born May 12, 1959 in Springfield, OH to William R. Gray and Dorma (Bales) Gray McCluskey. Julie worked in H.R. for Omnicare for a number of years and later also part-time for Clark State Community College. Survivors include her son, Andrew (Sara) Baumann, Dayton; two...

STORER, Dorothy J., 91, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014 in Villa Springfield. She was born April 4, 1923 in Springfield the daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Hauff) Kelly. She was a 1944 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and belonged to the St. Bernard Rosary Sodality and Lucky Eleven...

Hellmuth, Mary Beth, 59, of Springfield, died peacefully July 14, 2014 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana, OH. Possessing a heart resplendent with love and hands always ready to serve, Mary Beth was cherished, admired, and deeply loved by all those who knew her. She was born March 19, 1955 to Andrew Link and Mary Helen (Quinlan) Hellmuth. Mary Beth attended...

Griffith, Shirley A., 81, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 in the Ohio Masonic Home. Shirley was born March 11, 1933 in Springfield, OH the daughter of Floyd and Georgia (Grimm) Stout. She retired after 24 years with Springprint, and was a member of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include one brother, Harold L. Stout, New Moorefield; numerous nieces...