Obituaries

Schmid, Robert A."Bobby", 73, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday May 27, 2014 in his residence. He was born in Springfield on November 27, 1940 the son of Edward and Evelyn (Temple) Schmid. He retired in 2013 from Bobby Fisher Distributing after 45 years of service. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, St. Andrew's Lodge #619 F & AM...

WISLER, Helen F. 91, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Springfield, OH, died June 8, 2014 in Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born August 7, 1922 in Springfield, OH to Frank and Frances (Griffin) Downing. Helen was a member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. Survivors include five children, Jerry Wisler and John Wisler, Hilliard, OH, Jim Wisler, Dublin, OH,...

Clay, Sharon K. (Pauley), 71, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday June 6, 2014 at her home surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born on August 10, 1942 in Springfield the daughter of John and Nellie (Walls) Pauley. Sharon was a graduate of South High School. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Williamson and Kathryn (Roland)...

HOCKMAN, Roberta B., 90, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 with her family present. She was born November 22, 1923 in Cass County, Indiana the daughter of James E. and Nanette (Bell) Kingery. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Irene & Jim Newton; daughters-in-law, Lesa Hockman and Joan Hockman; sisters, Phyllis Reed and Mildred Diveley; grandchildren, Michael & Laura,...

DiMichele, Robert Paul, 87, of Springfield, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 surrounded by family. He was born in Steubenville, OH on February 10, 1927 the son of Andrew and Leona (Della Torre) DiMichele. Bob was retired from GM and Navistar, and was an avid golfer. He loved having family over on Sundays to watch sports and have Italian food. Survivors...

Weber, Clarence F., 91, of Springfield, passed away at 3:46 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2014 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sardinia, Ohio on May 22, 1922 the son of Charles and Margaret (Faul) Weber. He retired from Kenosha Auto Transport after 29 years of service. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Union Club...

McGree, William Fenton passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2014 in his daughter's home where he resided in Enon. He was born in Urbana on Flag Day June 14, 1924 the son of John and Abbie (Parke) McGree. Bill proudly served in the European Theatre with the 103rd Cactus Division of the U.S. Army. He graduated from St. Mary...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...