Obituaries

Mullins, Margaret A. "Peggy", 86, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Clark Memorial Home. She was born in Springfield on October 17, 1934 the daughter of James H. and Margaret M. (O'Brien) Phillips. She retired from Navistar in 1993 after working there as a nurse for 25 years. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic...

Leithauser, Gene, 85, of Springfield, died peacefully at home with his daughter by his side on November 15, 2020. He was born in Springfield on October 5, 1935 the son of Eugene and Helen (Stutzenberger) Leithauser. He was the owner and pharmacist at Hebble's Pharmacy for 35 years. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ and...

GOEBEL, Albert J., rounded the bases and headed for his Heavenly home on November 13, 2020. Al was born in Springfield, Ohio, to Albert W. and Gertrude (Dupee) Goebel on February 1, 1929 - not 1928, as his driver's license stated for 75 years. Al Senior attested to the erroneous 1928 date so his "Sonny" could get a job driving...

**Due to COVID-19, the family has postponed the Mass until a later date. Thank you for your understanding** SMITH, Elbert "Bud", 88, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. His parents were Floyd A. Smith and Nora Gibson Smith, both of whom predeceased him and a sister, Marilou Dillon, who also predeceased him. His...

WADE, Patricia A., 93, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Allen View Healthcare Center. Patricia was born October 13, 1927 in Springfield, Ohio to Loren and Stella (Dundon) Dinnen. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include six children, Melodee Fleming, Rick Reynolds, Vickie Willis, Debbie Reynolds, Harold Reynolds, Jr. and Sandra Wade; numerous...

BERGIN, Ellen M., 82, of Springfield, passed away in her home on November 11, 2020. She was born November 1, 1938 in Springfield the daughter of Chester and Catherine (Tehan) Heafey. Ellen worked in the day care center at Mercy Medical Center for 15 years and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include a step-son, James Bergin...

NUSS, LOUISE (TRAVERS), 96, OF SPRINGFIELD, DIED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020. SHE WAS BORN ON FEBRUARY 26, 1924 IN DUNKIRK, OH, BUT RAISED IN KENTON, OH. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF ST. TERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH WHERE SHE WAS AN AVID VOLUNTEER FOR MANY YEARS AND WAS ALSO KNOWN AS "OUR LADY OF THE LINENS." SURVIVORS INCLUDE, TWO DAUGHTERS, BARB (TIM)...

Rhodes-Cutler, Mary Lou, 93, formerly of Johnstown, Ohio, passed on November 11, 2020. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 16, 1927 to Richard and Berneice (Clouse) Rhodes. She was retired from Motorists Mutual Insurance Company, long time member of Broad Street Christian Church, Columbus, serving in various positions, especially active in Christian Women's Fellowship. She was also a...

LEWIS, Danny K, USN/Ret., 69, of Springfield, lost his life after a brief battle with a debilitation illness on October 31, 2020 in Kettering Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on March 24, 1951 the son of Pearl I. and Mary L. (Fitzgerald) Lewis. After retiring from the Navy, he continued government services working for the state of Ohio...

Morris, Wilma Frances, 87 of Springfield, passed away on November 10, 2020 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Springfield on January 10, 1933 the daughter of Harley and Gladys (Young) Potts. She worked as an office assistant at Schaefer's Bakery, office manager at Lagonda Tool and office manager at Berryhill Nursery. She was a 1951 graduate of...

Perry, Charles Dean Louis "Dean", 86, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 7, 2020 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Cincinnati on November 20, 1933 the son of Charles H. and Thelma (Kampe) Perry. He retired from Navistar after 35 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy....

BONER, Gerald L. "Gerry", 85, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 in his home. Gerry was born February 13, 1935 in Granville, Ohio to Lester and Marcella (Gaddis) Boner. He graduated from Ohio State University with a BME, from the University of Dayton with a BSEE and an MBA and was an Engineer for Cooper Energy for 22...

SOALES, Helen R., 86, formerly of Springfield, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 in The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born June 1, 1934 in Springhills, Ohio the daughter of Wilbur and Mary (McConahea) Evans. She worked for Springfield City Schools in the kitchen for 13 years. She was a longtime member of Lighthouse Tabernacle and was also...

HULL, Joyce I., 87, of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 in Mercy Health - Urbana Hospital. Joyce was born May 13, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio to Alphonse and Margaret (Elfner) Hook. She worked for First National Bank and later worked for several parishes and schools in Clark and Champaign counties. She was a member of St. Bernard Church....

CUNNINGHAM, Alice A., 79, of Springfield, passed away October 29, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born June 2, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late William F. and Beatrice (Miller) Seitz. She had worked as an interior decorator for Gaier Furniture for a number of years and later for Rikes and Lazarus. Survivors include two...

Russell, Jack L., 99, of Springfield, died peacefully at home surrounded by his children on October 30, 2020. He was born on August 6, 1921 in Springfield to Oscar and Grace (Platt) Russell. Jack retired from International Harvester after 37 years of service, was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, and was a member of Anthony Lodge #255. He...

SHANAHAN, Robert J., 80, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020. Robert was born October 25, 1940 to Ruth J. (Davis) and John H. Shanahan. He was a 1960 graduate of Catholic Central High School and immediately joined the Marine Corps. He served from 1960 to 1964 and an additional 2 years in the Marine Corps Reserves. He spent time in...

BOGGS-CYDRUS, Cindy, 58, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Cindy was born April 6, 1962 in Springfield, Ohio to Jerry E. and Beverly S. (Ellis) Adams. More than anything, Cindy enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her granddaughters. She also enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with friends and family. In...

BURRI, Robert R. "Bob", 82, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Legacy at Forest Glen. Bob was born August 16, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert A. and Dorothy M. (Mitchell) Burri. He graduated from Miami University and served in the Ohio Army National Guard and Ohio Air National Guard. Bob retired from Security National Bank. He...

JOHNSTONE-COPELAND, Gertrude W., 91, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born January 3, 1929 in Evanston, IL the daughter of Louis E. and Marie J. (Hodel) Welch, Sr. Gertrude was a 1947 graduate of Catholic Central High School and then attended Robert Morris School of Business in Pittsburgh, PA. She retired...