Obituaries

RUCKER, Tuesday Lynn, 24, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. She was born May 16, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of William R. "Bill" and Candace Lynn (Ryan) Rucker. Survivors include her father, Bill Rucker (girlfriend Jennifer McCormick); one sister, Riley Ann Rucker; grandmother, Charlotte Brewer and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death...

BASSELL, Kathleen "Kathy" Marie (Kelly), of Springfield, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2019 in Upper Valley Medical Center's Hospice Unit. Kathy was born on November 5, 1956 in Springfield to John and Carol (Oswald) Kelly. She married Michael Bassell on September 11, 2004. Kathy spent many years as a caregiver for the elderly in the Springfield area, always turning...

Shanahan, John F., 79, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 in his residence. He was born in Springfield on May 5, 1939 the son of John H. and Ruth (Davis) Shanahan. He was a teacher for many years before his retirement and a member of Knights of Columbus #624 and St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include his...

REED, Audrey, 91, of Springfield (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Audrey was born on June 18, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the second daughter of Donald Monjot and Vernie (Irwin) Monjot. Audrey moved to Springfield, Ohio after marrying her beloved husband, Foster Reed in 1965. She worked and later retired from the Trust Department...

RADER, Leah M., 80, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Hearth and Home Harding Road. She was born February 7, 1939 in Springfield the daughter of Carl and Frances (Nigh) Hawver. Leah worked as a service representative for AT&T for 24 years retiring in 1994. She volunteered in the Springfield community for numerous organizations over the years....

KENNEDY, Charlene B., 84, of Springfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Oakwood Village. Charlene was born July 12, 1934 in Springfield, Ohio to John and Bertha (Goheen) Simpson. Charlene was married to the love of her life, John, for over 30 years, until he passed away in 1983. She graduated from Catawba High...

SMITH, Orville E. "Gene", 88, of Springfield, passed away February 19, 2019in Southbrook Care Center. He was born June 29, 1930 in Springfield the son of Orville M. and Mildred (Everhart) Smith. He retired from Morris Bean & Company after many years. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda & Scott Harris and Cheryl Jahnke & Doug Bussey, both of Springfield; five...

DINGELDEIN, Ruth Anne, Mother, Ruth Anne, Granny, Rudy, Aunt Rudy - the quintessential lady who brought love and laughter to all - passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019. Ruth Anne Riley was born on December 7, 1927 to Jerry and Margaret (Lanigan) Riley. Younger sister to Fred and Eileen, Ruth Anne attended St. Raphael's Grade School and Springfield Catholic...

Davis, Steven K., 70, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Oakwood Village. He was born February 18, 1948 in Dayton the son of Charles and Martha (Coriell) Davis. He retired from Delphi as a Chemical Engineer after many years of service and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia Ann (Krupp); two...

THOMPSON, Paul J., Sr., 65, of Springfield, OH, passed on February 10, 2019. Born on March 25, 1953 in Covington, KY., fourth eldest son of Harry Thompson Jr. and Virginia (Phillips) Thompson. Paul worked as a journeyman press operator for the Springfield News-Sun and Dayton Daily News. He retired early in 2015 with 38 years of service. Paul is survived...

FLOYD, John Wesley, 83, of Springfield, was called from his earthly home to his heavenly home by His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was born May 17, 1935, in Ravenscroft, Tennessee, the son of Wesley E. and Rosa (Kirby) Floyd. John is survived by his devoted wife, high school sweetheart, and best friend Doris...

Bostick, Carl Victor, 84, of Springfield, passed away on February 8, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield on April 27, 1934 to Victor Louis and Elizabeth Louise (Benning) Bostick. Carl graduated from New Moorefield High School in 1952 and spent his life farming and working at International Harvester for 43 years. Survivors include...

WHITE, Richard E., 92, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 in the Forest Glen Health Campus. Dick was born October 28, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio to Thomas and Martha (Carder) White. He retired from Cooper Energy. He was a member and elder at Northminster Presbyterian Church and a longtime member and past president of the Springfield Lions Club....

Fogarty, William P., Jr., 75 of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away January 22, 2019 in St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 18, 1944, the son of William P. Fogarty Sr. and Dorothea (Mentges) Fogarty. Bill was a 1962 graduate of Catholic Central High School, and attended Ohio University and the Hixon School...

LEMMONS, Joanne M., 83, of Springfield, passed away January 30, 2019 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born September 29, 1935 in Springfield the daughter of Edward and Mary (Newell) Horn. Joanne worked at St. Mary Catholic Church as Director of Religious Education for a number of years and later as a receptionist at Clark State for over 20...

BREWER, Gary Lee, Jr., 41, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019. Gary was born May 29, 1977 in Springfield, Ohio to Gary and Kathy (Eanes) Brewer, Sr. He loved shooting pool with friends, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and was a budding golfer. Gary also enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds, Notre Dame and the Green Bay Packers. Gary was...

HOGAN, Teresa A. (nee Jaichner), 89, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Villa Springfield. She was born October 1, 1929 in Springfield the daughter of Wendle and Loretta (McManus) Jaichner. Teresa worked as a cashier and office worker at Crowell-Collier, Clark's Department Store, Ontario Department Store, Rink's Department Store and Furrow Home Improvement. Survivors include seven children...

CREW, Norma "Jeannie," 75, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Jeannie was born April 30, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio to Roy Lee and Dorothy Marie (Helms) Crew. She retired from Taylor Manufacturing after more than 40 years. She was also a member of Maiden Lane Church of God, where she was a Sunday...

HAAS, Venita J., 77, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2019. She was born June 1, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Paul E. and Martha J. Farrell. She is survived by seven children and spouses, Tina & Richard Farrell, Indiana, Joan & Jimmie Roberts, Indiana, Lora & Ronald Gilbert, Indiana, John Moody, Indiana, Dwight Moody, Chicago, Tonya...

Whitacre, Nancy J., 83, of Springfield, passed away on January 24, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Nancy was born on May 12, 1935 in Springfield, the daughter of Albert and Nina (Thompson) Bauer. She worked for the Holiday Inn for many years and later worked as a Secretary and Switchboard Operator for the Springfield City Schools. Nancy was also...