Obituaries

Wilson, Cynthia Denise, 63, of Denver, CO passed away on May 3, 2020 in her home. Cindy was born on February 22, 1957 in Springfield, OH to Roy E. and Stella "Sally" (Jedlenski) Kidder. She received her BSN from the University of Phoenix and was employed as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Denver General Hospital before retiring. Survivors include...

WELLS, Grace A. (McAdams), 80, of Springfield, left her earthly body on May 10, 2020. She was born June 7, 1939 to Martin L. and Eloise (Murphy) McAdams in Springfield, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Grace is preceded in death by a daughter, Julie K. Hartley and a beloved brother, Gene McAdams. She leaves behind to cherish her memory...

Straley-Williams, Teresa A., 71, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in her home. She was born in Springfield on March 11, 1949 the daughter of Robert C. and Helen M. (Powell) Malone. She was a 1967 graduate of Catholic Central High School. She worked in Purchasing for ITT Jabsco and Cooper Aire Tool. Survivors include her two...

ROYALTY, Danny Lee, 69, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Dalton C. and Mary E. (Smith) Royalty. Danny was a factory worker at Navistar for over 30 years. He is survived by one uncle, Tom Sheridan and fourteen cousins....

Moorman, Lucille F. 99, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 3, 2020 in Oakwood Village. Survivors include her four children and spouses, Pamela (Jim) Lundgren of Wisconsin, Chuck Moorman of Springfield, Marcia (Michael) Lyons of Springfield and Dan Moorman of Marysville; daughter-in-law, Tammy Moorman of Urbana; many grandchildren; many step-grandchildren; many great grandchildren and many step-great grandchildren. She...

Salser, Robert E., 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Dayspring of the Miami Valley in Fairborn. He was born in Ravenswood, West Virginia on December 23, 1935 the son of Otmer and Mayme (Rector) Salser. He worked as an electrician for Burger Iron in Dayton for many years. Survivors include his five children and spouses, Teresa Salser,...

Wallace, Margaret Ann "Peg", 90, of Springfield, passed away at 2:40 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in her home. She was born in Springfield on March 2, 1930 the daughter of Patrick Joseph and Mary Ann (Foy) Gilhooly. She retired from Albers Colonial Super Market after 22 years of service and later worked for Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company...

FITZWATER, Barbara J., 81, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 peacefully in her home. Barb was born December 31, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio to William John and Isabelle Jeannette (Waigand) Hamilton. She was a member of St. Teresa Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Larry Fitzwater, Sr.; four children, Linda (John) Klenke, Larry (Sandy) Fitzwater,...

DEAN, Jeffrey Allen "Jeff", 50, of Springfield, died Monday, April 20, 2020. He was born July 11, 1969 in Springfield, the son of Charles and Brenda (Castle) Dean. He was a 1987 graduate of Wayne High School and was employed at Springfield City Schools. Jeff leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of nearly five years, Christy (Esterline) and...

DOAN, Jill H., 68, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 in SOIN Medical Center. She was born September 17, 1951 in Springfield, the daughter of the late Jack L. and Janet L. (Jones) House. Jill was a graduate of Shawnee High School, Miami University and received her Masters from Wright State University. She was a health and physical...

REIBOLD, Carolyn J., 86, formerly of Springfield, passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020 in a senior living community, Dublin, Ohio. She was born in Springfield on July 23, 1933 the daughter of William D. and Mary Catherine (Humphrey) Rollison. She worked for Dr. George Anderson for many years and was a member of St. Raphael Catholic...

PERRY, James S.H. "Jaze", 61, of Springfield passed away April 15, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born January 11, 1959 in Springfield the son of Charles D. & Patricia A. (Morgan). Jaze worked as a laborer for KTH Parts & Industries for 20 years. He had a gentle and kind soul. Family meant everything to him. He worked...

POTTS, Doris P. "Doddie", 90, of Springfield passed away April 13, 2020 peacefully in her sleep. Doddie was born March 30, 1930. It was a date she loved to tell people because she always received a smile or a fun comment. She was the only child born to Lewis and Nellie (Sparrow) Fondersmith. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday....

WANSING, Sheila M., 70, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 in her home following several years of failing health. Sheila was born November 3, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to Donald and Dorotha (Harding) Smith. She was a member of St. Bernard Church. She earned her license in Ohio as a Cosmetologist in 1970 and later worked as...

POLLOCK, Helen N., 99, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 in her home. Helen was born April 23, 1920 in Springfield, Ohio to Charles and Hattie (Stewart) Kitchen. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and three sisters-in-law, Glenna, Maripearl and Bev Kitchen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; a son, Steve; twin sister,...

SPICHTY, Margaret A. "Peg", 82, of Springfield, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 19, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Hall) Jordan. Peg graduated from the Community Hospital School of Nursing in 1981 at the age of 43 and worked as an R.N. in the emergency...

MINNA, Tonya, 64, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend lost her battle with cancer on April 9, 2020. Tonya was a long time resident of Springfield, Ohio and worked as a product specialist at Konecranes Inc. She was born on September 29, 1955 in Springfield to Sam and Iris (Hess) Minna. Tonya attended Greenon High School and graduated in 1973....

HALULA, Edward E., 93, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 in his home surrounded by family. Ed was born February 17, 1927 in Marguerite, PA to Stephen and Mary (Yarab) Halula. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a kind, caring, and compassionate man who always had a positive attitude...

GOLDEN, Wilfred Joseph "Bill" was born July 5, 1934 to Edith (Meehan) and Raymond Golden in South Vienna. Bill was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and Wittenberg University. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bill was employed as an engineer, retiring in 1995. He was a member...

LINDSAY, Vicki, 64, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Maryland on July 25, 1955 the daughter of Donald and June (Shields) Lindsay. She was a graduate of Springfield South High School and Wittenberg University. Vicki spent her career as a dedicated English teacher at Springfield North and...