Obituaries

SPENCER, Jon "Mickey" Michael, 56, of Sidney, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 in his home. Mickey was born August 14, 1964 in Xenia, Ohio to Harley and Sandra (DeHaven) Spencer. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an outdoorsman who loved mushroom hunting and hiking. He also loved watching The Ohio State Buckeyes and Indianapolis...

HALL, LCpl Raymond Michael "Mick", 71, of Page, Arizona passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 in Ivins, Utah. Mick was born January 1, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio to Clement H. and Gladine L. (Rawson) Hall. He was a 1967 graduate of Catholic Central High School. He went on to proudly serve in the United States Marines, where he was wounded...

DILLINGHAM, Barbara Ann, was born in Springfield City Hospital on October 24, 1923 to Julia Elizabeth Peters Martin and Lewis Emmanuel Martin. She lived in Clifton and Springfield, Ohio and graduated from Cedarville High School. Barbara had severe hearing loss from childhood, but her mother worked with her daily so that it never impeded or diminished her capabilities, her curiosity...

ROSE, Joseph G., 52, of Springfield, passed away August 12, 2020 in Springfield Manor. He was born October 3, 1967 in Springfield the son of the late George E. and Ruth Anne (Adams) Rose. Joseph enjoyed collecting model cars and trucks. Survivors include one son, Dallas; two brothers, George Leibold and David Rose; five nieces, Brittany Salyers, Jeanie Rose Maryann...

SUMMERS, Patricia, 71, of South Vienna, passed away August 8, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 12, 1949 in Springfield the daughter of the late Hershel and Audrey (Lewis) Nickell. Patricia had worked as a receptionist for Dr. Billing for many years and later worked at Elderly United. Survivors include her husband of 29 years,...

Beamish, Noramae (Deselem), 91, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 in her home. She was born in Springfield on June 2, 1929 the daughter of Pearl and Ocie (Waugh) Deselem. She retired from LPN Association of Ohio after many years working as a secretary. She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Eagles...

RICE, Dolores J. "Dee", 73, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Dee was born April 6, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio to Raphael and Loretta (Ahern) Cashin. She was a very loving and caring wife and friend who would always put others first. She was very creative with her hands and loved working in...

DAY, Samuel E., 86, of Springfield, passed away on July 31, 2020 in Miami Valley Hospital. He was born August 24, 1933 in Springfield the son Samuel J. and Dora D. (Newman) Day. For 48 years Samuel worked as a machinist for Taylor Manufacturing retiring in 2000. He was a former member of the Eagles #397, Elk #51 and Union...

McFARLAND, Larry E. "Tuffy", 73, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Kindred Hospital, Dayton. He was born November 17, 1946 in Springfield the son of the late Charles W. and Barbara J. (Phillips) McFarland. Larry worked in quality assurance for Steel Products for 32 years and later for Delphi for 11 years. Over the years Larry was...

BUSHELL, John R. "Bud", 84, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Oakwood Village. Bud was born August 3, 1935 in Mt. Ephraim, New Jersey to John A. and Verna (Green) Bushell. He was a veteran of the United States Army and later graduate from Rutgers University. He then went on to be a Minister for over 30...

Parsons, Rita Ann, 85, of Springfield, passed away at 11:18 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020 in Wooded Glen. She was born in Springfield on November 3, 1934 the daughter of Herschell and Edith (Thornton) Porter. She retired from International Harvester and Center City International on February 28, 2004, after 49 years of working as an accounting clerk. She was...

SHAFFER, Jacqueline "Jackie" Marie, 81, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020 in Wooded Glen. Jackie was born December 9, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio to John William and Bessie L. (Foulk) King. She was a graduate of Springfield High School and later worked as a beautician at Snowhill Hair Fashions for 32 years. Jackie loved roller skating...

FITZWATER, Barbara J., 81, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. Barb was born December 31, 1938 to William John and Isabelle Jeannette (Waigand) Hamilton. A small Mass will be held at St. Teresa Church on Saturday, August 1st at 10 am. If attending, please be aware we will be social distancing and masks are mandatory. As much as...

WOLFE, Peggy L., 89, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Oakwood Village. Peggy was born October 18, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio to Ralph and Lucy (Brush) Collins. Along with her husband, she was the owner and operator of Springfield Metal Finishing. She was a longtime member of Northwood Hills Country Club and the Elks Lodge # 51,...

SHACKELFORD, Margaret "Margo" (Minna), 66, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Southbrook Care Center. She was born September 11, 1953 in Springfield to the late Richard & Carol (Shafer) Minna. Margo worked as a receptionist at IH Credit Union for over 25 years. She enjoyed vacationing with her family especially going to the beaches in Florida....

Carney, Alice M. (Coakley) age 82, was called Home by the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She left this world peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family. Alice was born in Springfield, Ohio, to John and Helen (French) Coakley. She attended St. Joseph and was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, where she met and later...

WOOD, James D. "Chief", 81, of Yellow Springs, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born May 10, 1939 in Elgood, West Virginia to Fred and Lydia (Lanford) Wood. He selflessly served his country for 32 years, from 1958 - 1990. Jim held a multitude of key leadership positions throughout his...

ROLLINS, Joanne, 90 of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was born April 7,1930 in Springfield, the daughter of Samuel and Josephine (Dailey) Fugate. She was a lifetime member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Club, The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and she assisted her "Neighbors in need" through Saint Vincent de Paul....

Northern, Charles K. "Kenny", 70, of Springfield, OH died Friday, June 17, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center following a lengthy battle with M.S. and five bouts of cancer. He was born April 17, 1950 in Tacoma, WA to James and Florence Northern. Kenny was a Vietnam Veteran and retired as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service with...

WEIMER, Douglas Arthur, 77, of Springfield passed away January 22, 2020 in his home. He was born August 1, 1942 in Springfield the son of Edward O. and Lillian R. (Haas) Weimer. Doug attended college at The Ohio State University, Antioch University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.), earning two doctorates in chemistry. He worked as a Physical Chemist at...