Obituaries

Tucker, Elizabeth L. "Betty", 91, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in her home. She was born in Springfield on August 27, 1928 the daughter of Frank and Anna (Preller) Reibold. She worked in the accounting department at the Springfield News Sun for several years. She was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Trotwood....

REYNOLDS, Mary Jo, 95, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Eaglewood Village. Mary Jo was born November 6, 1924 in Jacksonville, Ohio to John R. and Ann Marie (Cronin) Chappelear. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include five children, Richard (Sally) Reynolds, Christopher Reynolds, Mary Beth (Scott) Buresh, Joseph Reynolds and Mike (Lisa)...

Skinner, Twyla Patricia, 95, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Pleasant Township, Ohio on February 21, 1924 the daughter of Charles and Stella (McComis) Merritt. She worked at Fulmer's for many years. Survivors include her two children, Mary Louise (Lonnie) Boggs and Kevin (Sue) Sprinkle; five grandchildren, Marcia...

FLORA, Barbara, 76, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1943 in Huntington, WV the daughter of Donald and Earline Curry. Barb loved animals especially her cats and enjoyed painting ceramics. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Gary E. Flora; two children, Felicia (Boyce) Black and Gary M....

PAVLATOS, Evelyn Inge, entered into eternal life on November 9th, 2019 following a well-lived 92 years on earth. She is now reunited with her husband of 50 years, Robert Basil Pavlatos. Evelyn was born on June 17th, 1927 in Berlin, Germany where she lived until 1947 when she emigrated to the United States. When she left Berlin, she left behind...

DENNEY, Carolyn S., 64, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in SOIN Medical Center. She was born August 7, 1955 in Springfield the daughter of Marvin and Donna (Overholser) Kelly. Carolyn had worked as an administrative assistant for FL Enterprises for several years. Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Dave Denney; daughter and spouse, Angie (Daniel) Miller;...

Harris, Margaret L. "Peggy", 79, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 29, 1940 the daughter of Eugene and Laura (Bobbitt) May. She worked at Rhoades Paper Box for many years, was an avid Bingo player and loved being a Candy Lady, passing out candy...

GEIS, Donna Kay "Katie", 70, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 in Allen View Healthcare Center. Katie was born March 13, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio to Arthur Leo and Anna Virginia (Hankel) Beedy. She was a member of the VFW #1031 and Daughters of America Home City Council #27. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Francis Geis;...

Infante, Joseph Paul, 63, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 in his home. He was born in Springfield on July 12, 1956 the son of Guy and Rosemary (Rankin) Infante. He was the owner and operator of Rapid Rooter for many years. He loved his dogs, cooking, home restoration, playing Softball and was a sports enthusiast. Survivors,...

CLEMENS, Michael Stritch, 65, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 in his home surrounded by family. Mike was born August 4, 1954 in Fairborn, Ohio to Edward and Marilyn (Riley) Clemens. He was a 1972 graduate of Catholic Central High School and served honorably in the United States Air Force. He also served as the Vice President of...

Wiant, Joanne (Groeber) Hook, 89, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was born in Springfield on November 5, 1929 the daughter of Paul and Catherine (Kuss) Groeber. She retired as an underwriter from the Kissel Company after 25 years of service and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include her five children and...

KELLOGG, Janet D., 78, of South Charleston, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 in Dayspring of Miami Valley in Fairborn. She was born June 27, 1941 in Pulaski County, Kentucky the daughter of George, Sr. and Dorothy (Martin) Selvidge. Janet was of the Methodist faith. She was well read and loved to travel having spent a lot of time in...

Payne, William (Bill) Nathaniel, 99, of South Vienna passed away Oct. 25, 2019. He was born May 26, 1920 in Springfield, Ohio to John and Nettie Payne and had 7 sisters and brothers. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years, Teresa Borsuk Payne. Bill was in the Coast Guard during WWII stationed in Perth Amboy, New Jersey....

STELZER, Patricia "Pat" (Jacobs), 83, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Born in Springfield on September 7, 1936, she was the daughter of George K and Beatrice (Snook) Jacobs. Pat graduated from Northeastern High School in 1953. She married James Glea Stelzer on May 12, 1956 and they were married 57 years till...

McDonough, (Ridgely) Margaret J., 95, passed on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Wooded Glen Senior Living. Born October 3, 1924, to Roderick Leigh and Annie (O'Mahoney) Ridgely, she graduated from Springfield High School in 1943 and, despite her years spent living elsewhere, remained a devoted fan to her hometown of Springfield. Those who knew Margaret may smile to recall her...

JUENGER, John R., 88, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1931 in Springfield the son of Ernest and Eleanor (Krick) Juenger. John worked as a lineman for DP&L for 38 years retiring in 1993. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Eagles Aerie #397 and was...

SMITH, Constance C., 88, formerly of Seminole, FL passed away October 11, 2019 in the Ohio Masonic Home. She was born March 24, 1931 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Kenneth W. and Ruth I. (Keck) Carter. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include her four children and spouses, Molly (George) Keriazes, Springfield, Amy (Brian) Hamil,...

Chase, Nicholas Ross, 34, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 in Columbus. He was born in Springfield on August 2, 1985 the son of Ross Chase and Patricia A. (Williams) Chase. Nicholas was a graduate of Springfield North High School, a gifted artist and loved performing for crowds spinning poi and spirit sticks. Nicholas was very athletic as well....

McNEIL, Dorothy E., 70, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Dorothy was born January 5, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio to John L. and Frieda (Kunkel) Zugelder. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base after 30 years. She was also a member of...

Mooney, Donna Jean, 71, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Hudson, Florida. Donna was born on September 25, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio to James P. and Donna F. (Bowman) Mooney. She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include a brother, Robert J. Mooney of Florida; Aunts and Uncles, Patty (Russ)...